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Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community

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A wooden house with a porch, stone steps, and a small garden.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a large window overlooking a forest.
A clear stream with rocks and moss-covered logs, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a small table.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for six, a kitchen area with modern appliances, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Whisper Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level Guest Suite (#1)

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Guest Room (#2)

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Guest Room (#3)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

ensuite Full Bath (#1)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath (#1)

Toilet

shared Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Sapphire

Sapphire is home to this cottage. 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. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Whisper Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 20 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 29 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Lake Keowee - 37 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Western Carolina University - 46 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community on 27 April 2027 start from NZ$1,372, 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 Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community located?

Situated in Sapphire, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Whisper Lake. Hogback Lake is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a long weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve been staying in Sapphire for years and love Whisper Lake. This is our FAVORITE place so far. So much thought went into building this house. The split log exterior, vaulted ceilings, and pine board walls added extra ambiance. The house is situated so one can spend hours outside on the wraparound deck and the kitchen contained everything one could require to eat in. Also, while the drive up to Pine Forest is somewhat steep, the property’s driveway is flat — a rarity in the mountains.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay. We agree that this property is spectacular! We hope to have you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The property was clean and well equipped. It was our second time staying here and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 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
Great stay. Great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 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
Comfortable place, very clean and well stocked kitchen. Easy to get to the little ski area and Cashiers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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

Enjoyed the stay at the house. Nice location

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cashiers is a very nice place to shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2025
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
This place was perfect for our girls weekend. The amenities were fantastic with a full kitchen that had everything my friend needed to cook us dinner our first night. It was central to the places we planned to hike, and there were great dining options nearby. We ate at The Library Kitchen and Bar, and it was delicious! This really was a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 December 2025
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

Nice house

Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our short stay

Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, lots of rain, but that is the nature of the locale.
Stayed 21 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

Christmas vacation

A lovely winter vacation stay between Christmas and New Years. Perfect cozy home for our family to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday getaway

Second year in a row staying here. Loved visiting with our family, including our three young boys, for a mountain getaway. Easy access to Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire Valley with lots to do. Beautiful and cozy home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation 2025

Place was wonderful. Lots of privacy but the home was beautiful, spacious, very clean and comfortable! Easy access to local shops, markets. Felt very safe
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

Peaceful

Quiet & peaceful get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin in the mountains

Grata house! Clean, cozy and relaxing! It is a 15 minute drive to the Saphire Valley gym and pool etc, which I wish I knew ahead of time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 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
The house is gorgeous! Everything inside is clean and works great! We weren't there for long but had a great time! My partner and I slept in the master bedroom and the bed is extremely comfortable and had insanely comfy/thick bedding. The couch is huge and comfortable and the bathroom jetted tub is relaxing. We hiked a local waterfall and attended a wedding in the area, but had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2025
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

A True Treasure

This cabin was absolutely beautiful and was exactly what we needed. It had so many wonderful amenities! Thank you a true treasure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2023
Thanks for your review, Carlyssa. Whispering Pines is definitely a true treasure in the mountains :) We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay here, and we hope you'll visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whisper Lake Property

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Whispering Pines near Whisper Lake. The house was nicely furnished and equipped. We had everything we needed for cooking meals at the house. The property is quiet and serene making for a relaxing getaway. We would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

VACA

Clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The house was nice and comfortable. There is a fire pit right out front. The only downside to this listing is that it states that you have access to Sapphire Valley Resort, but there is zero info on how to use the facilities. Additionally, when we went to ask the resort how to access, they let us know that the owner or listing agent was supposed to previously let them know our names/dates and they should have given us an access code. That never happened, and when I called Yonder for help, there was no answer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2026
Thank you for your review. We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay. Your comment concerning communication issues has been noted.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, cozy, clean and spacious home with everything we needed to enjoy a week in the mountains The home is located in a beautiful and private community near a private lake and park; We arrived using GPS through a back gravel road and thought it was going to be very remote, However, there is another entry point with freshly paved roads. We didn’t really have time to use the amenities at Sappire but we visited it 2 years ago and it’s nice to have a little ski area close by. My son wanted to fish/ canoe in Whisper lake but it was a bit too chilly for that. We frequented Ingles and prepared meals in their well stocked kitchen. Beds and linens were very nice and comfy. I appreciated that they provided basic supplies. It would be nice to have an extra set of sheets in the closet . We really enjoyed use of the fireplace. It was a bit too chilly to sit outdoors but they did have a little fire pit area out front. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and felt right at home. I hate when a rental feels like a rental. This place is not that.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 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 cabin in the woods

Great location close to Sapphire, Cashiers and Brevard The outdoor seating was fantastic and circled the entire house. The house was well stocked with appliances, pots and pans, etc We had visitors who are birders and they loved the sounds and the location of the house near the top of the trees. Because of the wood construction you will hear the footsteps and sounds of anyone staying in the 2 bedrooms on the upper floor. Had a brief problem getting into the house because the cleaning service had locked the doorknob but we were instructed on an alternate method to get in
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
House was nice and clean, but keep in mind. This is really not an ideal place for those wanting any kind of Mountain View, natural sunlight, or easy access to any yard area for pets. there is no yard space for any pets you must utilize the driveway. we did ask the yonder team for amenities map for the neighborhood but they state they don’t have one available so not sure how you would get to wherever this pool is. And there was nothing about the community amenities in the welcome book.If you want a very cozy, candlelight lighting , romantic quiet house this would be the place for you. The kitchen is well stocked with equipment. The showers were nice. I can’t tell you how the back steps going down to the river are it looked slick and dangerous
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay. Your comments concerning the property have been noted.
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