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Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Hogback Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sapphire National Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Whisper Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Main

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main bedroom bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!!

Beautiful remodeled mountain, lakefront home in Sapphire, NC. Includes amenities to Sapphire Valley Resort and location near 100s of miles of hiking trails. Cahsiers/Sapphire are is home to many beautiful waterfalls and all the great destinations of western North Carolina mountains.

NEW FIREPIT AREA COMPLETED, see photos!

*Recently upgraded high-speed internet! We got rid of the slow satellite link system and upgraded to recently offered fiber-optic based system that is true high-speed and a HUGE improvement!

Quiet, serene location... no motorized boat traffic on the lake and although minutes to Hwy 64, absolutely no road traffic noise can be heard. Just the birds, frogs and crickets :)

For information on the Sapphire Valley Amenities, please visit https://sapphirevalleyresorts.com/amenities/

Mountain lake view from your dining table and all bedrooms, go kayaking, canoeing and fishing from your dock. Many renowned, mountain golf courses nearby and guest access to Sapphire Valley Master Association activities is included! Of course Sapphire/Cashiers area is waterfall paradise, with multiple beautiful waterfalls available for viewing after short to medium hike.

The cabin has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and now also a sofa bed available in loft/office area.

Property manager

Drew McGinley

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Whisper Lake - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Gorges State Park - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Chattooga River - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Lakefront Cabin with Dock/Kayaks/Canoe & New Fire Pit!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Canda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and enjoyable family vacation

Our family trip to Sapphire was full of adventure to waterfalls, kayaking, great restaurants, and relaxing at the nearby resort’s indoor pool/ hot tub. The house is on a lake that does not allow loud boats so the kayaking was smooth. One of the bedrooms had a private balcony and my adult daughters appreciated the other bedrooms with a full bath for each person. The owners were very communicative and helped make the vacation perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Getaway

Really wonderful home in a great location to access Cashiers, Highlands and the mountains. Even nicer than the pictures and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Lake house

I can’t say enough about how amazing this property is. It was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view. The owner thought of everything! Anything you might need during your stay, the property owner made sure to provide it. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, highly recommend

Great house and property, very peaceful and quiet. Really enjoyed our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy getaway

We had a small family get together and had a great time. The home was in a beautiful location on a quiet lake and was perfect for our group. It was clean and well kept, and was close by to lots of outdoor activities as well as restaurants and pubs. We enjoyed the fire pit and kayaks as well. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice getaway in the mountains

Stayed a week with another couple. Kayaking, waterboarding (brought our own) and eating at several of the fine area restaurants. The evenings and days were cool and comfortable and the house was as advertised. Check in was easy, but it might be a good idea to print directions before you get there. Cell service is pretty sketchy near the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

The cabin is beautiful. The pictures don’t do it justice. Relaxing and peaceful vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merriweather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful hideaway

We loved Drew’s serene mountain house on the lake. My son caught brim and trout everyday on the creek. We played pickle ball and went kayaking at the resort, and enjoyed the fine dining and shopping in Cashiers. A wonderful house that is clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit - Great house!

This is our second time booking an extended stay at this house, and it is still one of our favorites! We spent 2 weeks at the house and it was plenty of space for our family of four and another family that spent part of the trip with us. The house is clean, well kept, and has everything we need. The dock is fantastic for fishing and swimming, and we love the access to the kayaks and canoe. The lake is quiet and great for kids to explore since there aren't motorized boats. You can't go wrong with this rental!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely mountain lake home!

We loved renting this cozy mountain home, perfectly set up for our human and furry family! Everything is so fresh and clean, we appreciated the soaps and spices on hand. It's nice to have some empty cabinet space to store things, as well. We had a fantastic time jumping off the dock (deep at the end!), and using the canoes and kayaks with life vests provided.It was our boys first time in a canoe, and it was the perfect place to start. The water was calm, we had fun watching for underwater trees and limbs. We saw and heard hawks, doe and fawn, and a heron. All from the yard or lake! We hiked Rainbow Falls and Silver Run Falls (the latter had a great swimming hole, but COLD!), ate at Whiteside Brewing and Crossroads Custard, went to the Sapphire Valley Resort (Drew helped us get the guest passes for a minimal fee, on an as used basis) and picnicked on the Green. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and Drew was very helpful answering questions beforehand and during our stay. We couldn't be more pleased!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect mountain lake cabin!

We were fortunate to be able to visit this beautiful property for two weeks. The cabin easily accommodated five adults and two small children. It was clean and updated and had an amazing view of the lake below. All of us caught fish, including the four and six year olds! We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is great - house is just ok

The location was great. It only took about 10 min to get to Cashiers. My kids loved fishing off the dock and using the kayaks and canoe. The house was disappointing. There were several doors that didn’t latch and therefore couldn’t be locked for privacy. The master was one, plus there is a sliding barn door from dining area into master so privacy is limited. The blinds on the master windows are light fingering so if you are sensitive to light, you’re not going to be able to sleep in. Also, there is a door to the exterior from the master with paned windows and no window treatment on that. The master bathtub is very old and very slick. The shower curtain liner had mold on it and there were several light bulbs burned out around the house. We only stayed 2 nights so we just dealt with it , but it would have been really frustrating had we planned to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friend for active family

We enjoyed our stay by the lake. We had a wide range of ages and everyone had something to do. I will say that there are a lot of steps leading down to the lake and able and active people would have no problem going down and up, but small children and older adults may decide not to make the decent down as often. You don’t have to go far to find something to do, we hiked, went to the indoor pool, went to the Whiteside Brewery which has a field the kids can play in. We even spent an entire day at the house, went out on the Kayaks, grilled, the kids enjoyed the whole loft area and made it into a stage and put on a performance. Great stay and super relaxing. Drew answered all my questions beforehand and check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two Family Weekend in Sapphire

House was clean with very nice view of the lake. Close to Sapphire valley amenities and the fire pit is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cabin on the lake!

The pictures don’t do this place justice! This location was gorgeous, and well maintained. Our family of 5 had more space than we knew what to do with. The kids loved going down to the lake, and the view was outstanding. Would come back again if we’re in the area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to enjoy fall colors!

We and our friends found the house just perfect for a fall escape! The beds were comfy, the kitchen ideally outfitted, living area comfortable and the view to the river so pretty. During our week-long stay, we played golf, pickle ball, hiked Whiteside and Rainbow Falls, took a boat ride on Lake Toxaway, shopped in Highlands, and ate at great restaurants. Despite all that activity, it was a wonderfully relaxing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was beautiful in the fall. We enjoyed using the fire pit and cooking in the well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David N., Aiken, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AN AMAZING!! peaceful retreat

WOW! WOW! The Lake - the views - the area - the quiet - the peacefulness ! If you are looking for a beautiful well done space in the heart of the mountains tucked in beside a beautiful mountain lake - rent this property! It was everything and more ! So close to Cashiers and Lake Toxaway and things to do right close at hand as well. Drew was perfect with food and activity recommendations but to be honest you won't want to leave the house and decks, dock and porches - so amazing ! book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Scenic and serene cabin on a mountain lake.

Although access is easy, the property is secluded with a great lake view and access. The house is well maintained, clean and comfortable. Fall colors were gorgeous. Kayaking the lake was a bonus. Also close to a great hike on the Whiteside Mountain trail. Great restaurants in the area also. I would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Great location with great views by a peaceful lake. Ideal spot to explore the sapphire/cashiers/highlands area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best time ever!

We had the best quality family time with our two sons.....we spent time just kayaking and fishing for hours and spent time around the fire pit just talking....everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom so there was plenty of privacy. Check in/out was very easy. The house and property looks exactly as it does in the pictures. Everyone is already thinking about the next time we might be able to come back again!! Thank you so much...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

The property was fantastic. Totally relaxing. Great view, plenty of space to be comfortable and full accessories.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had great time with our friends at this house. The stairs to dock will give you great workout (we named the house Stair master) but we all got used to it after 2 days. We took advantage of the canoes, fished of the dock and had fires in the fire pit. This house has all you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cashiers Getaway

A comfortable, updated, secluded, peaceful rustic home atop a large hill overlooking a small serene lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic 3 weeks away...

We had a fantastic long getaway! The house is exactly as depicted in pictures and well stocked with essentials. The dock is one of the nicest around the lake, and we spent so much time swimming, fishing, and exploring the lake on the kayaks that were provided. Highly recommend!
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Drew McGinley

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Family with second home in mountains for personal use and vacation rentals.

Why they chose this property

Found the home with beautiful renovations and a beautiful view.

What makes this property unique

Lake view from dining table, living room and all bedrooms, private dock and lakefront deck.

Languages:

English, Spanish