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Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A rustic cabin with a stone wall, a wooden porch, and a gravel driveway.
A cozy outdoor living area with a stone fireplace, wicker furniture, and a glass-top table.
A hot tub with a view of a forested mountain.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a prominent central building and a smaller structure to the left.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Lake Glenville
    β€ͺ15 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    β€ͺ36 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    β€ͺ40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Game Room over Garage (#6)

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Guest Room (#3)

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level Guest Room (#4)

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level Guest Room (#5)

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Primary Suite (#1)

1 King Bed

Upper Level Guest Room (#2)

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath (#1)

Toilet

Private en suite Bath, Walk-in Shower (#1)

Toilet Β· Shower only

Private Full Bath (#2)

Toilet Β· Shower only

Private Full Bath (#5)

Toilet Β· Shower only

Shared Full Bath (#3)

Toilet Β· Shower only

Shared Full Bath (#4)

Toilet Β· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Sapphire

Located in Sapphire, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Glenville - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 36 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 40 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 43 min drive - 58.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • β€ͺThe Local - ‬20 min drive
  • β€ͺThe Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬14 min drive
  • β€ͺBuck's Coffee Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • β€ͺMica's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • β€ͺPanthertown Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$8,196, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sapphire Falls Alchemy | Spectacular Lodge in the Blue Ridge Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Sapphire Valley Ski Resort. Hogback Lake and Cashiers Farmers Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views from this property don't disappoint. Easy to work with host kept us informed and was accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is tough. The property is amazing. The company that manages it - not so much. The procedures for getting through the gate after hours are incorrect and the after hours call number does not answer. Three different times we had to call the number and each time, we had to call repeatedly because it went to voicemail. When I talked to the property manager during business hours I was told that the after hours line will never go to voicemail because they have a 24 hour service. Three times with much needed assistance over the weekend - not talking 2 am. Once at 9 am, 8 pm, and 7:30 am. The information about parking is incorrect and dangerous because it’s incorrect. We had to call a tow service simply because the pitch of the road leaving the house after it rained. The property manager has no information about local services for emergencies or anything. The internet is spotty because of the location - which was expected but property manager would not assist despite our limited ability to access outside services. When we could not get through the gate for over 20 minutes and the maintenance person finally reached out to us, at 8:30 pm, he accused me of disrupting his sleep. The property was fabulous. The service not so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the view was spectacular. The perfect place for our family if 17.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mountain hideaway

Great view time consuming to get to and from property.property needs some repairsoverall a good place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sapphire vacation

The house was beautiful, clean and the view was breathtaking. In fact, no one wanted to leave during the day. Lots of space for everyone to spread out. Beds were very comfortable. We’re already planning a return visit next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

We had an amazing time in this fabulous home! It had everything you could want…the property management was wonderful to work with as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation at Sapphire Valley Resort

Loved this house and the SV Resort amenities. The view was the best! House was large enough for our extended family, with 8 adults and 5 kids. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property. Spacious and well appointed. Amazing views!!!

90th birthday celebration
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sapphire Falls

We all had a great time during our stay at The Alchemy this year. Even though the hurricane had come through the area, everything was back to normal. We would love to repeat our stay next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Stay

We had the most incredible stay. The house is beautifully appointed from decor to furnishings to kitchen having everything you need. Plenty of room for two or more families. If you are looking to be in a secluded in an unbelievably beautiful setting, I would highly recommend! Five stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for staying with us and being a great guest! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay! Amazing Views!

The cabin was absolutely amazing. I had a family of 16 stay for a few days and everyone enjoyed there time there. The views were amazing. Truly 1 of a kind. There is a small beautiful waterfall you can take a short hike there. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a mountain cabin with views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time in the mountains

This house was a perfect retreat for our NYC-based family. We were able to share the house with our adult children and their partners and a new 5-month old member of the family. The house (and the views!) were all we had hoped for and more. We will stay here again in the future if we come back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Bryan, thanks for your review! We're so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy. Hope you're all doing well, and Yonder looks forward to hosting you again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Wonderful view and beautiful home, bit of a hike to get up to the house through the neighborhood but one you are there you don’t want to leave for the views. Watching the smokies and it’s differing weather personalities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Paul, thank you for your fantastic review of Sapphire Falls Alchemy! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the breathtaking views, and found the home beautiful. It sounds like the hike up through the neighborhood was well worth it :) We completely agreeβ€”once you're there, it's hard to leave! We hope to welcome you back soon for another stay filled with those stunning views.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best!

One of the nicest and cleanest homes we have stayed at. Spacious, clean, comfortable, well-managed. Views and hikes were enjoyed by all. For this trip we were two families, consisting of 5 adults and 4 young children. Loved our meals on the balcony. Perfect communication from our hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Robin, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain home but some maintenance issues.

This is a beautiful mountain home perfect for a large family vacation. The views are GORGEOUS! However we did have some maintenance issues with the septic tank and one bath being unusable our whole stay. And the hot tub was not serviced until the very end of our visit. The Hinson’s
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best bonding time

We very much enjoyed our time at the Sapphire Falls property! The view is absolutely incredible, and the short walk to the falls was a great little adventure! The house provided all appliances we needed to have a fire going most of the weekend, grill and cook our meals, and entertain ourselves! The hot tub and property are immaculately maintained, and the space is very high quality and so so lovely! We would absolutely be back, and we would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy quality time with a bigger crowd!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Sapphire Falls Alchemy home has a beautiful location high above Fairfield Lake in Sapphire. The home was clean and the floor plan allowed ample space for our group of eleven. The view from the home was amazing.The kitchen was very well supplied with all the items on would need to prepare meals for a large group including the main dining room table that could seat up to 14 people. The home style is that of an Arts & Craft design. The bed mattresses were very comfortable. Because of the home’s high elevation, there isa 10-15 minute drive to reach Highway 64. We had intermittent rain throughout our stay;however the hot tub and game room activities Allowed us to stay occupied. One day it actually was 53*F and we were able to use the outdoor screened porch with a fire in the stone fireplace We enjoyed our stay and travel to this area every year.
Great Room stone fireplace
Double rainbow over Bald Rock
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and a Great View

This is a beautiful house in a gorgeous location that feels remote and secluded. The view is the main attraction, but the size of the house was also great since we had a big group. Each of our six couples had their own room and their was plenty of space for all of us. We spent most of our time on the deck, in the family room or around the dining table. We spent a lot of time enjoying the view, but also found a good hike about a mile from the house. You can drive to the Deep Gap Trailhead and hike north into the Panthertown trail system. This was a late May trip so the mountains were lush with the bright green of new leaves and plenty of blooming mountain laurel and dogwood. We were also thrilled to have several bear sightings as we drove up from Sapphire to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Mattresses

Everything about this property is wonderful with one exception. All of the mattresses need to be replaced. The only good mattresses are the two queen's in the bedroom on the lower level at the end of the hall. We had a small private family wedding and the Bride and Groom took the master bedroom. Their mattress was so bad, they slept on the floor. Other than the mattress issue we could not have asked for a better more beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Pam, thanks for your review! We’re so glad to hear that you and your group enjoyed your overall stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy. Congratulations to the bride & groom!! :) We appreciate your feedbackβ€”the mattresses that you’ve deemed β€œneed to replace” were purchased just over a year ago in April 2021; the owners were surprised by your comments because they regularly get rave reviews on them from other guests! Would love to host you again at any of our Yonder homes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic, but……

This is great home, well built and appointed with a beautiful view. Everything was great for our party of 12 college friends that have been convening for almost 60 years. We did encounter a couple of issues: there are several ADA issues that need to be addressed: there is no hand rail on either of the front entryway steps (after the first fall, we made sure there was always an extra hand to hold when entering or exiting); none of the showers had grab bars, even adding them to half the baths would greatly improve safety. We were disappointed that the beautiful big grill had only two functioning burners and noted that the rugs in the room above the garage where we stayed were curling at the corners and almost caused a spill on several occasions. Last but not least, the Book of house rules, explanations, etc. was highly Asheville-centric with little to say about Cashiers-Highlands environs (which was why we selected this Home in the first place) These suggestions are offered in light of our overall delight with our stay in the spirit of improving the next patrons stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing beautiful home

Sapphire Falls Alchemy is an impressive home, an absolutely exceptional view, beautifully furnished with top of the line everything, the kitchen was well equipped with beautiful dishes, cookware, and appliances, nothing spared for guests to have a memorable stay. We enjoyed our stay even though there were a few issues. The property management company was lacking in their duties. They were pretty good at answering my questions regarding the bedrooms, but were unable to answer some questions because the house was occupied. When we arrived there was a note on the door saying the main floor half bath was out of order, no attempt was made to have it repaired during our week long stay. I reminded them with a text after a couple of days, and was told that they would report it to the maintenance team but we never heard back from them or the maintenance team. With 6 adults and 4 kids a working main floor bathroom would have been nice! Also upon arrival we found that the cleaning service had not cleaned the screened porch, crumbs and rings on the glass top tables, when I notified the rental agent I was told they would have someone out to clean it, but no one ever came and there was no follow up. The showers were not properly cleaned either, hair was found in 2 of the bathroom showers. I hated to give this property 4 stars, we loved staying in this amazing home. The owners of this house deserve better from their property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Diane, thank you for the 4-star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy. We are deeply sorry for the lack of response from the property manager; summertime is our busiest season, we answer calls as soon as we can, and we do our best to respond to every request but emergency or life-threatening calls take precedent. We hope you’re all doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any other Yonder home!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fabulous home.

First the Good!.....Beautiful home on probably the most picturesque lot in the neighborhood. Nestled at the top of a valley overlooking a beautiful lake with waterfall off to the side. Absolutely gorgeous . The house is comfortably furnished with wonderful beds/bedding and lovely mountain inspired furniture. The kitchen is completely stocked with everything you could require. The fireplaces are amazing and the hot tub worked great and was very clean. The not so good..... The Internet is unreliable at best despite the owners note saying they had upgraded it recently. There is NO cable or satellite TV offered to renters. If you want to watch anything on TV you have to log into your own streaming services if you have them. If you don't you were out of luck. Cell service was not great for us. The Internet went out every 15 minutes or so while we were streaming something to watch. Most nights we just gave up. Not great if you have kids that need some downtime. There is a whole house speaker system that the owners have requested that you not use so no music either. A note in the description to bring your own speaker would be helpful. We drove an hour to the nearest Walmart to buy one. There were only 2! bath towels in each bathroom for a full week stay. This seems ridiculous to me. They were lots of hot tub towels that we ended up using for our showers. There was a half a roll of toilet paper in the master bathroom. Thankfully we brought our own starter supply but I would think a few spare rolls in the master would be appreciated. We received an email 2 days before arriving in Dec. saying there was a problem with local suppliers of firewood so they couldn't guarantee we would have any at the property. I called the first company that came up online and arranged for delivery the day we arrived. There was 1 dish towel in the kitchen. They were candleholders but no usable candles. The main window in the family room with the biggest view to the valley had a window covering that was broken in the half down position so we couldn't really enjoy the view. We replaced the battery in the remote to open it but that didn't work. There was no iPad with information as indicated in the welcome email (there was a house book) and we never were able to log in to the guest portal. Thankfully we have rented in the area many times. Overall fabulous but a little more effort from the management company would go a long way.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Beverly, thank you for the 4-star review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Sapphire Falls Alchemy. Your feedback for home improvements are valued, and we will definitely pass them along for the owners’ consideration. Our cleaning company provides one bath towel per person to be as eco-friendly as we can; luckily this home has a washer/dryer on site so guests are free to launder as many towels as they please during their stay. Unfortunately, poor internet and cell service are often realities for mountain living, and there’s not always an easy solution, no matter how many upgrades we implement. We hope you’re all doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any other Yonder home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!

Never had a place be more beautiful in person! The house had everything and more. We are a big family and always end up making multiple trips to the store for essentials, this house left us wanting and needing for nothing! Do yourself a favor and book it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful week with friends

We were 6 couples gathering from different parts of the country. We love to cook and found the kitchen equipped for all our needs, including a Vitamix, coffee grinder, and other small appliances The view of mountains, a lake, and a waterfall were beyond our expectations. The spaciousness of this beautiful home provided comfort and privacy for each couple as well as ample scenic space for gathering and enjoying each other’s company. Our last evening we booked Chef Santiago Vargas to cater our dinner. Highly recommend him and his assistant Ana.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house, lots of space. Screen porch was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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