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Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Interior
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.

This lakefront home is situated alongside tranquil Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley. This spacious, 4 bedroom & 4 bathroom home has 2 living areas (upstairs & downstairs) each with a wrap-around deck and lake views from which can be heard the sound of running water. The upstairs has an expansive Great Room that features a gas fireplace and wall of windows overlooking the lake and mountains. The downstairs can function as a second living area and includes a living room with gas fireplace, access to the lower wrap-around deck and a game room with books, family board games, and a foosball table. All four bedrooms are roomy with good views and have access to a full bath. The fully stocked kitchen has a double wall oven. The outside garden has many flowers designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Take a stroll down the pathway through the lush foliage where you'll find a private dock and canoe (available for your use). Good fishing for bluegills and bass on this peaceful lake (no motorized vehicles allowed). For a small fee, guests have access to the many Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, mini-golf, pool table, ping-pong, a fitness center and game room) and access to 55+ acre Fairfield Lake (swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and motorized boating or sailing). Please ask for details.

Property manager

Silver Creek Vacation Rentals Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

1699-93166

About the neighborhood

Map
Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Whisper Lake - 1 min walk
  • Hogback Lake - 8 min drive
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Gorges State Park - 10 min drive
  • Whitewater Falls - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Lakeside Cottage, on Whisper Lake with Gorgeous Lake & Mountain Views. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House!
This house was awesome! It's enormous and could easily sleep 12. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable and there was plenty of bedding and towels (beach towels would be a nice addition).The views are spectacular and it is serene and quiet. We loved using the canoe, foosball table and games. It has a nice kitchen and we cooked several meals and used the grill. It has plenty of pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc - my only wish was that it had more simple staples like oil & vinegar, spices, etc. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful get away
Great location in Sapphire Valley. Lovely deck. Near golf and Sapphire resort amenities for a small fee. Spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lynda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Evaluation of VRBO Property #1341898, Lakeside Cottage, Whisper Lake, Sapphire, NC
We have had five visits to the Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire area over the past 6 years, to all different houses. This was the first time we have been disappointed with the accommodations. It was stated in previous evaluations that the parking was extremely limited. Only two cars can be parked without hanging out into the road. It is then 21 steps down from the parking area to the main level of the house. This was no fun with suitcases or tenants with orthopedic problems. The lighting at the top of the stairs did not function. That was a bit unsafe. Our biggest objection had to do with the ventless fireplaces. I tried one the first day and the house was filled with propane fumes. Propane vapors are definitely toxic. It was a great disappointment to spend a week in the mountains without being able to use a fireplace. Written instructions for the television would be helpful. Eddy, the property manager, had to go over this with us over the phone. The upper deck was nice for sitting, but there were only two high Adirondack chairs. There was a wrought iron table and chairs. There is not much of a view of the lake, due to the trees. You are able to see the orange and yellow kayaks standing up at the community area across the lake. There were no comfortable chairs on the lower deck, only two of the wrought iron chairs. The advertisement photos showed Adirondack chairs down there. There was no view at all from the lower deck. The housekeeping left a lot to be desired. There was mildew in the downstairs shower. I found a bunch of hair on the wall of it, when I took my first shower. When we plugged in cell phone chargers near the head of the bed, there was at least five years of dust and dirt. The middle level tub was wiped with a disposable Lysol wipe when we arrived. It came out black. The silverware drawer was dirty, containing dust, food, and hair. It had to be washed. A Jacuzzi tub is downstairs. We couldn’t figure out how to work it. There were no instructions for it. This is probably just as well, as who knows what would come out of the jets. The lights over that tub and in the bathroom closet weren’t functioning. The middle bathroom downstairs has a shallow tub, but no shower. It has been mentioned about the difficulty in getting down to the lake. It is quite steep and involves going down under a tunnel of rhododendrons. The dock is smaller than a twin bed. There was only one aluminum paddle. The dock is close to a spillway over a dam.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious retreat on lake and mountains
Very nice and large home. We enjoyed the beautiful views, ample space, and comfortable furniture. We are a family of five and it was terrific to have a bedroom and private bath for Mom and Dad and each of our mostly adult children. We enjoyed using the canoe and the reasonably priced amenity cards. The fitness center was well equipped and our youngest son enjoyed the arcade at the rec center. Property is close to parks and trails and other recreational activities. Mattresses are very firm, but that’s better than too soft. Propery could definitely accommodate a larger family, but we all liked having our own space. We cooked almost all of our meals in the kitchen. It’s not fancy, but it had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will H., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Only issue was parking.
This is a great rental cottage and location. There is not a lot of room for off-street parking at the cottage (maximum of 1-2 vehicles), and access to the front door from the off-street parking involves a fairly steep set of steps. Otherwise, very pleased.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to relax and explore
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Thanksgiving get away
Great neighborhood, house was in good shape.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Virgina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing time in NC
We simply had a great experience. Jumped into the lake and used Inter tubes to just sit and let the current takes us down the lake. Canoed and tried our luck at fishing… no luck yet still great fun. We also went to several of the local waterfalls, the Farmers Market and Ingles of course. The community amenities were also great. We are ready to move to NC. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jorgensen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Spacious
Close to beautiful waterfalls, lakes and trails. The area is beautiful and the cabin is cozy, yet very spacious.. for adults and children to play in their own areas. 😉

8/10 Good

Janyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations!
Overall, this property is beautiful! Location is in keeping with all other vacation rentals in this area. The only complaint I have is...i was not aware that I needed to strip all the beds until I was walking out the door, as I don’t think this was included in the rental agreement. I just happened to look in the book on the entry table as I was leaving and saw this. Great place, though. I would definitely recommend!

6/10 Okay

Paula C.

Lakeside retreat in North Carolina
The property manager was great to work with, but the property itself needs some love and attention. We could not access the lake from the property because the path was so overgrown and the stairs were not maintained well. The deck had green scum on it and there was mold on the sides of the house. A power wash and sealing would help a great deal. There are no cushions for the outside seating so don’t plan to spend lots of time on the deck. Inside the house one of the toilets had a small leak and ran continuously. A light was out in the master bedroom and the vent to the Jenn Aire stove top did not work. A minor inconvenience in the kitchen is the lack of a garbage disposal. For people who love to create meals it’s a missing convenience. The house needs some love and attention before anyone else tries to stay there. The house is spacious but needs some care. The starter package that is provided is generous and very helpful and the towels that are provided are fairly thick and absorb water. In spite of the issues with the house we had a great time using the amenities package and visiting other lakes. Tennis, golf, pickleball and other adventures are all close by. We really enjoyed the area and found some great places to stay for future trips.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, some safety issues.
The house is very, very nice. It was clean and we had almost everything we needed. There was no iron. Someone took it, we figured. The steps down to the lake are a safety hazard. There should maybe be some rubber mats on the deck below the steps, as the wooden deck is slippery when it rains. One of us fell. The hot water in the house Is scalding. The property and the lake are very pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Whisper lake provided remote retreat for our family during pandemic
The goal of our trip was to spend time together as a family and this rental provided a space for my husband and me and our three adult children. Everyone had room to spread out and there was ample space for all of us to eat dinner together, play board games, etc. The home had all the necessities and was clean enough. Not to be too nit picky, but since we cooked in every night, the basic kitchen items were lacking and well, old. Could do with a spring cleaning of stuff in the kitchen and supply updated Items. These are definitely cast offs. The view of the lake is the high point, but the overgrown brush all but obscured the view. A quick trim of trees would aid in providing a better view, as well as access to the lake. One small upgrade suggestion would be to convert the tub only bath next to the room with the king size bed into a shower. This bathroom was unused by our family and we doubled up with my daughter to use the bath with the shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation
The location was perfect. Very central for a quick drive to cashiers, highlands and brevard. The path to the lake was like walking thru a hidden passage, which we all loved. We found the tree canopies beautiful and part of the overall experience, but I know other reviewers felt it was overgrown. We fished from the dock almost everyday and very much enjoyed our own private access to the lake, w a canoe that fit two adults and two children comfortably. The mattresses are firm; some in our group loved that and others did not but overall we had a great time and hope to come back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect set up for our group with three levels of bedrooms.
Beautiful area, we hiked waterfalls and returned to kayak on Small peaceful Lake and grilling on deck. Parking is a bit of a challenge if you have 3 vehicles but we worked it out. Also lots of stairs so may not be suitable for some. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the property and our stay. BTW kudos on the well stocked kitchen and washer and dryer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Weekend
Absolutely picture perfect mountain rental for a Fall gathering of old friends from Charlotte, ATL, and North Georgia!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

William w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Had a wonderful weekend in your beautiful home! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
The house was perfect for our family with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. The view of the lake was beautiful and sitting on the deck in the morning was very peaceful. The path down to the lake needs a lot of improvements as is was not easy to maneuver through the trees to the dock. Overall is was a very enjoyable week and I would recommend this properity to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G., Palm Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Best getaway ever!
My wife, and I wanted a nice getaway for a few days in the mountains. We came across this property and instantly fell in love with the pics and description of the lake cottage! The booking process was very simple and straight forward which I loved. We took our daughter and nephew up for 4 days earlier this month. This lake cottage couldn’t have been more perfect and was exactly as advertised. It was actually even better and we loved our stay! Eddy McDonald who was our property manager was amazing! He was there to assist us with the any and everything we could have needed. The check in process was so simple we couldn’t believe it. No running around to this office or that office for info and keys. A simple code received prior to arrival. Checking out was a breeze as well. The only downside is that we had to leave. We wanted our getaway to never end. We shall be returning! The Garrison’s