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A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large window, and a kitchen with a bar.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with a view of trees.
A cozy room with a wooden bookshelf, a table with checkers, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone fireplace, and a large island with stools.
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Transylvania County, NC
  • Place, Whisper Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sapphire

With a stay at this vacation home in Sapphire, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 10 minutes by foot from Whisper Lake. .This vacation home is 23.8 mi (38.3 km) from Lake Keowee and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hogback Lake.

What's nearby

  • Whisper Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Jocassee - 29 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Lake Keowee - 38 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 45 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 59 min drive - 44.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zookeeper Bistro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whisper Ridge

One- Level Living in Beautiful Whisper Lake

The Property

Welcome to this beautiful newer mountain home in the desirable Whisper Lake community of Sapphire Valley Resort. Offering easy paved access, a level circular driveway, and all one-level living, this home is the perfect mountain getaway for families and friends looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.



Property Highlights

The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area creates a warm and inviting space for gathering together. Thoughtfully furnished with modern décor and all the comforts of home, the well-appointed kitchen is perfect for preparing family meals.

Step outside onto the private back deck overlooking the peaceful forest, where you can enjoy cool mountain breezes, morning coffee, or an evening surrounded by nature.

Located just minutes from the amenities of Sapphire Valley Resort, the home is also close to Whisper Lake, where you can enjoy fishing and canoeing. Excellent restaurants, shopping, and the charming village of Cashiers are just a short drive away.

Pets are welcome with prior approval for dogs under 40 pounds.

Square Footage: 1,700 sq. ft.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Primary Bedroom: 1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 1: 1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2: Bunk Bed with 2 Full-Size Beds

Bathrooms

Primary Bathroom: Separate soaking tub and walk-in shower

Guest Bathroom: Tub/shower combination

Maximum Occupancy: 6 Adults

Cleaning Fee: $300

Minimum Stay: 7 Nights



Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities:

Discover everything that makes Sapphire Valley such a special place. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, sparkling lakes, and endless outdoor recreation, you'll find countless opportunities to relax, recharge, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Enjoy a wide variety of resort amenities, including:

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Fitness center

Two hot tubs, a dry sauna, and a wet sauna

Game room and miniature golf

Basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, and cornhole

Walking/running track and playground

Golf, tennis, and pickleball (additional fees apply—please contact the Community Center for current pricing and availability).

Don't miss a visit to beautiful Fairfield Lake, where you can rent kayaks and canoes, enjoy fishing, take a refreshing swim, or simply relax with a picnic while admiring the stunning views of Bald Rock.

Getting Your Amenity Cards

Amenity Passes are available for $5 per person, per day.



To receive your Amenity Cards, please visit the Sapphire Valley Community Center with:

A valid photo ID

The Guest List located in the Welcome Book

Only one member of your group needs to bring the Guest List to the Community Center. Once your party has been entered into the system, each guest may visit individually with a photo ID to receive their own Amenity Card.

Sapphire Valley Community Center

207 Sapphire Valley Road

Sapphire, NC 28774

Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone: 828-743-7663



Recreation Center- REC

Located just next door to the Community Center, the Recreation Center (REC) is home to the fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas. mini golf, and arcade. It also offers a variety of fitness classes, seasonal activities, and special events throughout the year.

Recreation Center (REC)

127 Cherokee Trail

Sapphire, NC 28774

Phone: 828-743-1171

Facility Hours

Fitness Center: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Indoor Pool: 8:00 AM – 8:45 PM

Outdoor Pool: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Class schedules, activities, and operating hours may vary. Please contact the Recreation Center directly for the most up-to-date information.

Please note: Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals is not affiliated with Sapphire Valley Resort. Resort amenities, hours, activities, fees, and policies are subject to change without notice.

For more information on the resort please visit: https://sapphirevalleyresort.com

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION:

Cancellation Policy

30 days or more before arrival: Receive a 100% refund of all prepaid amounts, less a $100 cancellation fee.

14–29 days before arrival: Receive a 50% refund of all prepaid amounts, less a $100 cancellation fee.

Less than 14 days before arrival: No refund will be issued unless the property is re-booked for the same dates and under the same rental terms, with no financial loss to the property owner. If the property is successfully re-booked under these conditions, a refund will be issued in accordance with the amount recovered, less the $100 cancellation fee.

Security Deposit:

A credit card pre-authorization of 10% of the reservation total is placed 1 day before arrival as a security deposit hold. The initial hold is automatically released 5 days after the pre-authorization is placed. If your reservation is still active when the initial hold is released, a new temporary pre-authorization may be placed on the day of departure to maintain the security deposit coverage.

The new security deposit hold will remain in place for 5 days after departure while the property is inspected. Once the inspection is completed and there are no damages or additional charges, the hold will be released.

Please note that you are not being charged twice. The first pre-authorization is released, and the second temporary hold replaces it to provide security deposit coverage through the inspection period.



Commercial Activities Prohibited

The following activities are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property:

Vehicle repairs or maintenance, including oil changes or mechanical work.

Washing construction equipment, machinery, trailers, or commercial vehicles.

Storage of construction materials, tools, scaffolding, machinery, or commercial equipment.

Operating a business from the property.

Performing any construction, landscaping, or trade-related work on the premises.

Parking

Parking is permitted only for standard passenger vehicles.

Commercial vehicles, work trailers, heavy-duty trucks, equipment trailers, or machinery may not be parked on the property without prior written approval.

No vehicle maintenance or servicing is permitted on the premises.

No Smoking Policy

This is a strictly non-smoking property.

Smoking of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and marijuana, is not permitted anywhere inside the home. Evidence of smoking inside the property will result in a $500 fee and may also result in immediate eviction from the property without a refund.

No Pets Policy

Pets are not permitted on the property unless specifically approved in writing prior to your stay. Unauthorized pets will result in a $500 fee and may also result in immediate eviction from the property without a refund.

Right to Refuse or Terminate  Stay

The owners and property manager reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or terminate a reservation if guests violate these House Rules, exceed occupancy limits, use the property for unauthorized purposes, or engage in activities that may damage the property or disturb neighboring residents.

Thank you for helping us preserve Ma Ru Mar as a beautiful family vacation home for all future guests.

Payment Schedule: 50% due at time of booking. Remaining balance due 30 days before arrival.



North Carolina Requires a written Rental Agreement to be signed, you will receive this via email after you book and have 7 days to return it. You can print it, fill it out, and email if back to us, you can mail it, or we can send you an electronic version via DocuSign for you to complete. You will also receive a Guest List to fill out with the names and ages of everyone in your party in order to obtain Sapphire Valley Amenity Passes for your stay. These Documents are required to fully confirm your booking, any reservation missing these documents is subject to cancellation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including an arcade/game room.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Canoeing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Resort Golf Lodge Sapphire
374429
Resort Golf Lodge Private vacation home
Resort Golf Lodge Private vacation home Sapphire

Whisper Ridge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Pauline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

d h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Norman G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little neighborhood. Good for walking our dog. Home was plenty big for the two of us.Every few days our neighborhood bear (small) would come by and knock over our garbage can but couldn’t get in to the garbage.Best sightseeing was nearby Whitewater Falls.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Whisper Ridge

Excellent experience. We had a family emergency and the owners and agent worked with us to allow for flexibility in the stay. This was a huge relief and reduced our worry level. Will definitely recommend and use them again!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022