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Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!

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A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden bridge over a stream in a forested area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a comfortable seating area.
A spacious living room with wooden floors, a ceiling fan, and two sofas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Sapphire, NC
  • Place, Hogback Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!

This Sapphire cabin is perfect for your next mountain getaway! With all the makings of a wonderful family trip like board games, a cozy fireplace, a peaceful creek on-site, and a fire pit, this 4-bed, 2.5-bath vacation rental ensures an unforgettable experience for all ages. Located in the 'Land of Waterfalls', this property offers easy access to outdoor recreation. Visit Fairfield Lake for a day on the water, shred the slopes at Sapphire Valley Ski Area or chase waterfalls in Gorges State Park!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Creekside Firepit | 5 Mi to Sapphire Mountain Resort | Quiet & Peaceful Location

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Full Bed, Twin Bunk Bed

COMMUNITY AMENITIES (w/ addt'l fee): Golf, kayaks, lake, pool, game room, gemstone mining
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Screened deck w/ dining table & ceiling fan, gas grill, furnished back deck w/ awning & ceiling fan, furnished front deck w/ rocking chairs & swing, beautiful on-site creek, private yard, wood-burning fire pit
INDOOR LIVING: Large bedrooms, flat-screen TV w/ DVD player & VCR, wood-burning fireplace, board games, books, dining table
KITCHEN: Electric stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee station, drip coffee maker, full knife set, toaster, tea kettle
GENERAL: High-speed free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, fresh linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, ceiling fans
ACCESSIBILITY: 6 exterior stairs required, 2-story home, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Fairfield Lake - fishing, canoeing, swimming, etc. (5 miles), Gorges State Park (7 miles), Whiteside Mountain (14 miles), Lake Glenville (14 miles), Black Rock Mountain State Park (40 miles)
SNOW ACTIVITIES: Sapphire Valley Ski Area (5 miles), Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park (39 miles)
WATERFALLS: Turtleback Falls (7 miles), Rainbow Falls (7 miles), Whitewater Falls (14 miles), Sequoyah Falls (19 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (19 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (23 miles)
HIGHLANDS (~ 18 miles): Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge, The Bascom: Center for Visual Arts, Highlands Performing Arts Center, Sunset Rock
AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (42.8 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Temporary amenities cards for the Sapphire Valley Resort are available for purchase on-site
- NOTE: This 2-story home requires 6 exterior stairs for access. A bedroom and bathroom are located on the 1st floor

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9358355
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Sapphire

Sapphire is home to this holiday home. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Sapphire, NC

What's nearby

  • Hogback Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 31 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 39 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 43 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!?

As of 27 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking! on 19 October 2026 start from NZ$2,422, 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 Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Family Retreat by Waterfalls & Hiking! located?

Situated in Sapphire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Hogback Lake. Whisper Lake and Sapphire National Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable cabin, great for families

We had a great week staying at this property. It very comfortably fit our multigenerational family of 8 with extra beds leftover. The cabin was cozy and felt like a real mountain retreat while still having all the modernity and amenities we wanted. My kids loved playing in the creek out back. It was well located and easy to reach. (Our group included a driver who isn’t comfortable with mountain driving and he did fine in a regular vehicle). Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous stay! The house was great. The host was awesome! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain retreat

The children had fun in the creek and we were close to all the places we wanted to go
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family mountain vacation 2024

Love the property! A lot to do around the house with the creek, hiking trails and fire pit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family long weekend

Great home to reunite with family in! Loved the home and the porches. Great communication with owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved out guys trip

Getting to and into the house was so easy. This was a great option in between Cashiers and Lake Toxaway! The owner was exceptionally kind and helpful in our booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2020
Thanks for the review; glad to see that our mountain home hit the mark for you guys.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome mountain getaway!

Wonderful, roomy, relaxing, and fun for all ages! Creek and porches were a big hit. We were a group of 8 including 4 adults and 4 teenagers. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nestled in wood with stream in back yard, saw stars at night
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is our 2 nd time staying here

Plenty of room for our annual family vacation in Sapphire Valley . Loved the kitchen upgrades with the double oven as we like to take turns cooking. So comfy reclining sofas in the updated living room with a large table for board games. We had so much fun here! Hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mountain getaway in February 2011

Owner was extremely accomodating to our group and available to answer any questions we had...the house was very lovely, spacious and cozy...the kids had a great time in the creek behind the house and enjoyed the local skiing. We will definitely be back again...Thank Tony for an awesome getaway to the mountains.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thanks Barbara. The stream has been a kid-magnet from the beginning - when Jerod & Hannah (my kids) were 12 & 10 years old. Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Look no further..

This property is setup perfectly for families. Tons of beds, big couches in the living room, spacious kitchen with large dining room table and so much deck space! Best back yard we have seen in Cashiers… fire pit with a gorgeous creek that runs the property line. Hosts are amazing and very responsive! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb property and amenities

We could not be happier with this property. From the relaxing rocking chairs on the front porch to the stream in the back yard where the children played all week, I cannot list all of the wonderful attributes about this property and its location in the mountains. The house was clean and equipped with anything and everything to make our stay even more enjoyable. The hosts were extremely helpful with check in, check out and things to do locally information. I will be renting this house again if available in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice, secluded home.

The home is located on a secluded lot with a wonderful stream running through the back yard. The front and rear patios are perfect for sitting and talking or reading a good book. The interior is nicely decorated and the kitchen stocked with all the pots, pans, tableware, and silverware needed. I've shared some improvement opportunities privately with the owner which lead me to the rating given. The key item being slow Internet service, which the owner assures me will be resolved in the next ~6 months (fiber optics being run through the neighborhood).
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2022
From the owner: "Thank you for your review, Tim. We're happy that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you return as we have updated our internet to high-speed internet to ensure our guests have the best experience. We hope to see you soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin!!

This cabin was beautiful and EXTREMELY WELL STOCKED!! We stayed for Thanksgiving week. Kitchen was very well stocked and owners even left me a roasting pan for turkey. Cabin is spacious, well decorated and clean. Plenty of towels, sheets/covers. Back patio area is beautiful with gas grill and fire pit. There is a beautiful creek right in the backyard perfect for kids to adventure out in. Nearby there are plenty of gorgeous waterfalls and hiking. We did whitewater falls and Gorges state park with a toddler and 2 kids with no problems. Micas restaurant nearby was delicious, as well as The Fix for breakfast. Overall it was a wonderful stay and owners were very responsive via email. Thank you for sharing this great cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mere words cannot express our unforgettable experience in Memory Mountain Cabin

My family and I were so amazed as we walked into your beautiful and welcoming home. Walking into each room was a surprise, and each one left us speechless. Every room is decorated with great taste. This home was impeccably clean and perfectly suited for our taste. We just cannot stop talking about our memorable and peaceful time spent at your home with our family. Each review I had read was NOT exagerrated at all. Every word was true and well described. We also appreciate the proffesionalism and courtesy from the owners from the moment we reserved the cabin until our today. Thank you, Thank you VERY much Mr. & Mrs Rushin for sharing your lovely home with my family.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Lily - you are so kind. Luann & I enjoyed having you, Eddie and families stay at Memory Mountain Lodge. Welcome back any time... and tell your friends about us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Property nice/ but cleaning not so good.

The property is beautiful. We did have some issues with the fridge not working. We got there on Friday and someone came to fix it Saturday at noon, after he did that we had to wait the afternoon for the fridge to get cold enough to use. So we only had a fridge for one day. Then we went to use the oven and found a dutch oven pan full of grease from the last time the cabin was used. Then we washed a load of towels, but when we opened the dryer it was still full from the last time it was used. The dishwasher was full from the last time as well. I have pictures over everything mentioned and sent them to the owner. I don’t feel like i should have been charged a cleaning fee or even a night or two. Because we spent our time Saturday getting in touch with the owner for all of these issues and cleaning out the grease pan, cleaning out the dishwasher and getting the towels out of the dryer ourselves after someone else used it before us. Correct me if im wrong. But you do have cleaning service . Right?
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2023
Hi Joann, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our properties seriously! The homeowner would like to share the following comments: - We apologize for the fridge not working. It was an issue beyond our control. Although it was difficult to find a repair person on a Saturday, we had the fridge repaired in less than 24 hours. - We had a new cleaning person during your visit, and we'll ensure they are aware of your comments, so it doesn't happen again to our future guests. We're sorry this impacted your stay. - To clarify, Evolve did refund one night, and we hope the refund made up for some of the inconvenience. Thanks for sharing your feedback that will help us continue to offer 5-star experiences to all our guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall colors tour 🏍

The property is just as described, perfect location for us. Nice and quiet. The fire pit and the fireplace were nice to have on the chilly nights. The kitchen had everything you needed if you were cooking. Thank you for sharing your home. This will be on the list of return to properties. Very nice get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to relax

We really enjoyed our stay! The home was really comfortable and perfect for what we were looking for. The kids loved playing in the creek behind the house, and the location was perfect for hiking trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home

Kids loved the creek.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cindy

The house is very comfortable and a great layout. We came to snow tube and it was excellent. Loved the firepit area with the brook. The best part was that it snowed several days but the roads to the house were scrapped early this morning. We had no problems getting out of the neighborhood. Look forward to using this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful week in the cabin

We had a great time in the cabin. It was well stocked, clean, and beautiful! We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, comfortable and with all the amenities

This place was such a welcome escape from the stress of the year. The home is clean and comfortable and located in a such a peaceful setting. We traveled with our quarantine family and had five kids between us. We were pleased to find the property was so great for the kids. Lots of exploring to be done in the yard and the creek. The home included plenty of rain boots for the kids to use stomping around in the stream and some scooters for motoring around the driveway. One morning we were lucky to get some snow and surprised to find some sleds available for our use. Plenty of space for us all to spread out and all of the supplies we would need to cook family meals. We enjoyed the fireplace for warming up on the colder nights and we ventured out a few times to enjoy the community pool and putt putt golfing. The location is great and we are already talking about visiting again and seeing more of this beautiful part of the state.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed relaxing listening to the creek and sitting by the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the mountains

Great property, will definitely return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Very beautiful home with lots of beds for the grandkids. They played in the stream all day long and were very happy. Very well stocked with essential items. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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