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Spacious Mountain Retreat with fabulous views.
Spectacular long range view. Both masters, great room & loft have this view.
Large covered deck with seating for eleven.
Newly added roof over deck.
Indoor games.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Sapphire National Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hogback Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whisper Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪84 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #1 master suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 master suite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3 open loft master suite

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Game Room

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #3 Great Room half bath

Toilet

Bathroom #4 loft master suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #5 lower living level

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom master suite #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom master suite #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities

Those Mountain Eyes is a three level, open floor plan and spacious mountain house located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Cashiers/Sapphire Valley North Carolina. Newly added roof over deck provides even more space during those summer rain showers. Check out how close this lodge is to Sapphire Valley amenities. Total number of guests includes children. Beds include one king, three queens and two twins. This mountain home is almost two homes in one. Like good coffee? Enjoy a Nespresso Vertuo and two keurigs complete with gourmet pods. All three levels encompass four bedrooms, four and one half baths, two large living areas each with a sectional sofa, a formal dining room with seating for eight, eat in kitchen with seating for five, all new stainless appliances and a coffee bar with a Nespresso, Keurig and K-cups and a laundry room with a full size washer and dryer.

You will find two master bedroom suites on the main level, each with a queen bed, dresser, night stands, walk in closets and a full bath located off of each suite. The blue master suite also has a 32 inch high speed fiber TV. The main level also includes the great room with twenty foot soaring ceilings, a gas log fireplace, a 65 inch high speed fiber TV, all with a bank of windows to enjoy the spectacular view. Also on the main level is the kitchen stocked with all the necessities, a powder room (half bath) and laundry room with full size washer and dryer. The 60 foot long deck expands the entire length of the house with access from both master bedroom suites and the great room. All areas of the home have WiFi Fiber capabilities. Linens, starter soap and shampoo are provided in all bathrooms.

The open loft level includes a king size bed, night stands, dresser, walk in closet and full bathroom. There are also two reading nooks to enjoy while taking in the long range mountain view.

The lower level can be used as a secluded private area or simply part of the main house. Great for all the kids, another family or a couple. This level includes a separate bedroom with a queen bed, nightstands and a dresser. Immediately off of the queen bedroom is another full bathroom. The living area in the lower level includes a sectional sofa with recliners, a 65 inch high speed fiber TV, microwave oven, refrigerator, another keurig with K-cups, a game/card table, two twin beds and a brand new Skee Ball and electronic Basketball Arcade. The second 60 foot deck is located on this level with access from two sets of sliding glass doors. The deck has a porch swing and seating for four adults.

Ask about discounts during the off season or long stay discounts.

This mountain retreat is great for multiple families, couples and groups of friends and has hosted golf outing groups and even a photo shoot group. There is ample parking for more than 6 vehicles.

LOCATION:

Just a short ten minute drive from the Cashiers cross roads, perched on a mountain is this mountain retreat. Those Mountain Eyes is located in Sapphire Valley and includes access to all Sapphire Valley amenities. Recreation cards are available from the community center for the nominal fee of $2.00 per day (minimum 3 days) for anyone 14 years of age or older (younger children are free). The resort has a large indoor pool, outdoor pool, kiddie pool, sauna, hot tub, playground, walking/running track, work out gym, putt putt golf course, tennis, and golf. The stunning 55 acre Fairfield Lake, which you will pass enroute to the lodge, is also part of the resort which is just a short 5-10 minute hike from the house. The lake includes a beach area, swimming area, a boathouse with drinks and snacks and paddle board, canoe, kayak and boats available for a rental fee. During winter enjoy the ski slope and tubing park (extra fees) or ice skating in Highlands.

Located near the Cashiers cross roads is an Ingles Grocery market, Cashiers Farmers Market, Whiteside Brewery, The Cornucopia, Slab Town Pizza and many other fine restaurants.

Just a short 8 mile drive from the retreat is Lake Glenville. Lake Glenville has 26 miles of pristine shoreline, 1,500 acres of cool turquoise water, islands and three waterfalls. The lake is the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi affording stunning mountain views, fine fishing and many water sports.

The 7,700 acre Gorges State Park and 6,300 acre Panthertown Valley also called the Yosemite of the East are located a short 15 - 20 minute drive from the retreat.

Camp Merrie Woode, Lonesome Valley, High Hampton, Wade Hampton and Bald Rock lie within the Cashiers/Sapphire Valley area. Highlands NC is about a 30 minute drive.

Asheville is an hour away and Brevard NC is a half hour drive from the retreat.












Property manager

Those Mountain Eyes

Languages

English

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Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Pac n play, baby gate & bath tub supplied.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please respect that this Is a non smoking property
Rental agreement to follow on reservation confirmation. Sorry no pets and no smoking property. You will be assessed fees damage or excessive cleaning.
Based on number of guests up to a $1,750.00 security deposit will be required. You will be assessed fees for damage or excessive cleaning charges.
Security cameras on exterior only. This is a NON SMOKING and NO PETS allowed house. Total number of guests include children.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hogback Lake - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Whisper Lake - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Chattooga River - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 15 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities have a pool?

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

Is Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sapphire is OPEN! Incredible view 3400 sf Retreat. Skee,Basketball Amenities located?

This family-friendly Sapphire holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Sapphire National Golf Club. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Hogback Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Fantastic Home in the Hills!

We loved our stay at Mountain Eyes! The house was so well appointed and cozy and had so many little extras that made our vacation carefree. The house was so clean and well cared for. The kitchen was well stocked for staple items and extras of consumables were at the ready to make cooking a breeze! The host communication was friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Awesome property!

This is an awesome property with gorgeous views. It is nicely decorated, very clean and well stocked. It had everything we needed and more. We came for a wedding in the area and had all adults. And yes, we did play some skee ball. I enjoyed sitting outside and enjoying the wonderful view. Our host was so helpful and made sure we enjoyed our stay. If I’m in the area again, I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Great Dtay

We loved this location and rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Great Family Getaway!

We had a fantastic stay; a perfect house for a family getaway! Booking and check-in were a breeze, thanks to an easy process. The owner was excellent to work with, and the house was not only clean but also fully stocked with everything we needed. The location was perfect, just a short drive to the recreation center where our family enjoyed skiing and tubing. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn R., louisville, usa

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

Magnificent house

Great location. Well stocked house. Everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Friends for Fall Getaway

Furnishings, Cleanliness, Ease of Communication with Property Manager was all above 5 Star. Outstanding views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eisha A., Cincinnati, OH

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

Great view and well equipped for family fun!

We loved the view, fishing in the nearby lake, playing games, hiking and cooking. Our family had plenty of room. Great location and home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priya E.

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

Wonderful home

Lovely home with incredible views. Perfectly met our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

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

Mountain Bliss

Our family and another family friends had the most amazing stay here. The owner ensures everything you may need is fully stocked and the house is super clean and comfortable. The views from the large porch are spectacular. The large basement included games and toys for all ages to play. The location is perfect super close to everything we came to do. We can’t wait to come back this summer to explore more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Great house

Thank you. We really enjoyed the week!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Perfect place

Excellent property! Perfect for our family of 7 adults. Plenty of room for everyone. We loved exploring the nearby towns of Cashiers, Highlands and Brevard. Enjoyed seeing a few waterfalls and loved the hike around Fairfield Lake. We will definitely put this property on the list of places to return. Thank you Scott!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Outstanding House

It was perfect for our extended family of 3 adults and 3 teenage boys. The house was very clean and well supplied. The owner was very responsive and his directions plus notes about the house were beyond thorough! We love being in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Water Falls Chasing

Great house and area. Close to water falls and restaurants. House had anything and everything you need. Had a fantastic time. Will stay again!!! Love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

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

Special Thanksgiving

This mountain house was perfect for us to spend Thanksgiving week with adult children and grandchildren. There were many games and activities available for the children and the location was in close proximity to many other fun things to do. The house is spacious, clean and well equipped. We all agreed we want to come back and highly recommend it to anyone else looking for a house in this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara B., Marietta GA

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

Great for large friends and family gatherings

Excellent house, with plenty of room, a fully stocked kitchen, and beautiful views. We had 8 family members and there was room for us everywhere. We never bumped into each other or had to go in search of seating. We found great hiking nearby and loved going shopping in Highlands. Thanks for such a great property, we will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Perfection

Everything was perfect! Scott was great to work with. The house had everything we needed and more. Adults and kids loved it! We had such a relaxing trip. Very central location to ski area, waterfalls/hikes, grocery, restaurants, etc. will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia M.

Beautiful View and Lovely Hikes

The home was everything we hoped, clean, comfortable and stylishly furnished. We loved the lake hike and watching the sunsets over the mountains. We have climbed Chimney Top and Rock Mountain many times in the past. This is the first time we stayed in a place that looked right over them. We will be returning again next year.

10/10 Excellent

vicki g.

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

Excellent in every way!

Beautiful views, very clean, thoroughly stocked, and (so very important...) comfy beds! What more do you need?? p.s. The addition of the "bear proof" trash cans was helpful...AND did prove to be bear proof, as we spotted a momma and 3 cubs hoping for a snack.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta T.

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

Perfect for our family

The house was just as described and was perfect for our family vacation kids aged from 23 months to 9 years old. Scott was attentive and answered questions quickly. The boys loved the downstairs game room plus it was great for the adults to have our own space. We loved having fires in the evenings, playing board games and had lots of laughs. The house is close to sapphire and cashiers. 20 minute drive to Highlands. Perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Family Stay at Mountain Eyes

We were very pleased with our stay at Those Mountain Eyes! The home was very clean, beautifully decorated and very welcoming. The welcome note on the table and the placemats and napkins on the dining table set the tone for our stay. The kitchen was well appointed for all our needs. Bearing in mind that we are all seniors, we would suggest that you might consider installing grab bars in the toilet area and an additional one in the showers. Should you ever need to replace the toilets in the future please consider comfort height toilets. We would like to thank Scott for being an excellent host, and helping to make our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

Third Time Still Charming

This house is now our official home away from home for the MLK holiday weekend. Scott, the owner, is kind, generous and easy to communicate with. The house has beautiful views and so many comfort amenities. This is our third year coming with three families (kids from 7-14) and no one is ever bored (kids never want to leave). In addition to snow tubing this year, we took advantage of indoor pool and skiing (great lesson by Zach)! We missed out on fire pit with last year’s snowmageddon, but got plenty of s’mores made this year. It’s simply a perfect home for multi-family reunions and we can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

Perfect House, Perfect Location

The property had everything we needed for our family and the layout was absolutely perfect! Our boys had a blast playing with all of the toys downstairs and making s’mores every night outside by the fire. My husband and I stayed in the loft and loved walking up to the view of the mountains. We cooked every night at the house and the kitchen had everything we needed. We loved having access to the Sapphire Valley Rec Center too. The kids played on the playground, did putt putt golf and played in the snow (they were prepping the ski slopes). And the location was perfect! Close to Cashiers, Highlands and Glenville. We even made a trip to Bryson City to go on the Polar Express. We will absolutely rent this house again next time we go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Selena D.

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

Beautiful, comfortable, and CLEAN!

I stay in VRBO homes or condos every time I vacation, and Those Mountain Eyes is one of the nicest and cleanest places I've ever stayed. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was WELL stocked and easy to work in, there were games, DVDs, and puzzles galore, and the host was super communicative. We loved the gorgeous deck and the views can't be beat. You fee like you're in the middle of nowhere, yet restaurants and the grocery store are less than 10 minutes away. And the amenities were fantastic! Traveling during the Covid-19 pandemic was a risk and something I was very nervous about, but I felt safer during our trip than I do at home. Not only was the house super clean (they even left us some clorox wipes), the community was doing a fantastic job of social distancing and wearing masks. Almost all of the area restaurants have outdoor seating, and even in June/July the weather was perfect for sitting outside. We loved the area, we loved the home. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., Clearwater, FL USA

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

Look no further!!

This place is nothing short of spectacular! My friends and I just returned from a girls’ retreat and had the best vacation ever. If you are looking for a Mind/Body/Spirit reboot, don’t hesitate and book this rental now before someone else does!… You will enjoy the cool, crisp mountain air, majestic mountain views, and beautiful sunsets right from your deck. At night, since there is no haze or light pollution to obstruct your view, you will feel as if you are at a planetarium in the multitude of stars you will see. Sitting on the Adirondack chairs at night, stargazing and having great conversation will remain one of my very favorite memories …. As location goes, you are within walking distance of scenic Fairfield Lake which rents kayaks, paddleboards, canoes and has a swimming area for families. This place is a true throwback to simpler times and is the picture-perfect setting for some good family fun. Close by you can find many hikes. We thoroughly enjoyed hiking to Rainbow Falls from Gorges State Park. It was quite an adventure with a great payoff at the scenic waterfalls!... In addition, we found the quaint town of Cashiers to have tasty eateries. My favorite was the open-air Cornucopia Restaurant which perfectly capped off our day of hiking…. As far as the house goes, it is among the VERY BEST VRBO’s I have ever stayed in. The owner, Scott, is clearly earning his 5-star rating with his responsiveness and attention to detail. The house is clean, meticulously kept, tastefully decorated and cozy. The kitchen is well-appointed and ready for a crowd. Each bedroom is super comfortable and even has its own private bathroom. For families, the street level “Man Cave” will be the center of a ton of family fun. In fact, you may not be able to get your kids out of the basement;)… I highly recommend this VRBO to anyone – but please leave some days open for us – we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Those Mountain Eyes

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We currently own vacant lots and this house on Gold Creek. Previously have owned a house near Lake Glenville. We have been visiting the Cashiers area for over 20 years.

Why they chose this property

While there may be some areas that are beautiful as well, most do not have the elevation of Cashiers to have cool summers. We call it free air conditioned air. This house is spacious, has a great view and is close to Sapphire Valley Resort and all the amenities.

What makes this property unique

Hike to Fairfield Lake to boat, fish, hike Bald Rock or walk the lake trail.

Languages:

English