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Treehouse - Luxury mountain living at the water’s edge of Hogback Lake
Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and Hot tub
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 9 325.2 sq m
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Sapphire, NC
- Place, Hogback Lake1 min drive
- Place, Sapphire National Golf Club2 min drive
- Place, Whisper Lake5 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Branch Left
2 Single Beds
Branch Right
2 Single Beds
canopy
1 King Bed
Treetrunk
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Branch Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Treetop Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Tree trunk bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Treehouse - Luxury mountain living at the water’s edge of Hogback Lake
Kick back at this unique and tranquil getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a rare gem on a serene lake in Sapphire Valley. It’s a lakefront home provides with optimum comfort, aesthetic pleasure and relaxation. Soak in the stunning lake & Mountain View’s from almost every room, and of course our 4 decks, hot tub, fire pit and boat dock all have incredible views as well , complete with luxurious bathrooms, dry sauna, home theater, well appointed kitchen, shuffleboard, multiple kayaks, a double canoe and 2 floating docks, fishing rods - we have all the bells and whistles!
Your family or group will have access to all (Sapphire Valley Community Center amenities, only a 10-15 minute drive away. Much of it free, with also discounts for golf and skiing/tubing. )
What could be better for a getaway than a Luxury Lakefront Treehouse, extra comfortable bedrooms, hot tub overlooking the lake. Wake up to mountain air, take in the sounds of our birds and wildlife, the beauty among the trees and glistening lake below. The house is perched on a lakeside bank, blanketed by fern and rhododendrons, among pine, hickory, maple, and mountain laurel, We have 2 kayaks, one double canoe and one 15 ft lily pad as our flotilla. An hour of steady paddling gets you to the far corners and back, passing small hidden waterfalls and streams that feed it after a good rain.
For recreation we have a 15' Lilly pad, darts, corn hole, puzzles, chess and board games, and a hand crafted 12' shuffleboard, built by my sons, as will some gaming in the Home Theater. Our hot tub is beautifully crafted, a rare stainless and tile on the deck looking over the lake and mountains, and our dry sauna is just steps away, indoors.
The house is beautifully designed with craftsman mission and branch/ twig furnishings. Think luxury tree house! Even our dining table is crafted from tree trunk base,
The King bedroom top floor ("Canopy"), main level bedrooms with 2 xl twins are ("Trunk") and another same at ("Branch"), extra multi-purpose room facing lake, ("Nest") Kitchen and living room are also on main, "Trunk/Branch" level. Lower level , ("Root") has King bedroom/livingroom, spacious spa bathroom and sauna, Home Theater and rope benches swing on the deck. If looking for our dart board, it's below our “Root" level near deck to the dock. Enjoy sitting around our large fire pit by the lake, just steps from our 2 docks. The bathrooms and spa bath complete with sauna, double shower and outdoor hot tub looking out on the lake, are designed with indulgence in mind. Try out our home theater for your evening entertainment. We have beautiful outdoor lighting and sturdy walkway to our dock. This home was purchased in 2020 and so many of our guests are returning. We have parking for 3 or 4 vehicles including a spacious 2 car garage. All our guests will have access to Sapphire Community center which has an indoor and 2 outdoor pools along with other activities. Hiking trails are close by with a dozen incredibly beautiful waterfalls. Rainbow Falls in Gorges Park is a nearby favorite, as is the Panthertown Trail, only 15 minutes away.
A note about our additional fees for over 4 people:
We started this rental about the same time of the pandemic when folks wanted to travel in smaller groups. Quite often I got requests from a group of 2,3 and 4 to book and I discovered it best for all, that the price be lowered for smaller groups by lowering the “base” price. VRBO actually recommended this so that pricing reflected the number of guests. A few reasons also are that more guests mean more wear on the home as well as more cleaning afterwards. Our cleaners are paid a “living wage” and always more for larger groups. I believe this pricing and extra fee structure creates transparency and serves the most people all around.
I would be happy to welcome a group of 9 maximum with the understanding that we’ld provide a blowup mattress which could fit in the theater room. As owner/manager, I make it my priority to provide an outstanding and hope to welcome you to our
Treehouse at water’s edge!
Your family or group will have access to all (Sapphire Valley Community Center amenities, only a 10-15 minute drive away. Much of it free, with also discounts for golf and skiing/tubing. )
What could be better for a getaway than a Luxury Lakefront Treehouse, extra comfortable bedrooms, hot tub overlooking the lake. Wake up to mountain air, take in the sounds of our birds and wildlife, the beauty among the trees and glistening lake below. The house is perched on a lakeside bank, blanketed by fern and rhododendrons, among pine, hickory, maple, and mountain laurel, We have 2 kayaks, one double canoe and one 15 ft lily pad as our flotilla. An hour of steady paddling gets you to the far corners and back, passing small hidden waterfalls and streams that feed it after a good rain.
For recreation we have a 15' Lilly pad, darts, corn hole, puzzles, chess and board games, and a hand crafted 12' shuffleboard, built by my sons, as will some gaming in the Home Theater. Our hot tub is beautifully crafted, a rare stainless and tile on the deck looking over the lake and mountains, and our dry sauna is just steps away, indoors.
The house is beautifully designed with craftsman mission and branch/ twig furnishings. Think luxury tree house! Even our dining table is crafted from tree trunk base,
The King bedroom top floor ("Canopy"), main level bedrooms with 2 xl twins are ("Trunk") and another same at ("Branch"), extra multi-purpose room facing lake, ("Nest") Kitchen and living room are also on main, "Trunk/Branch" level. Lower level , ("Root") has King bedroom/livingroom, spacious spa bathroom and sauna, Home Theater and rope benches swing on the deck. If looking for our dart board, it's below our “Root" level near deck to the dock. Enjoy sitting around our large fire pit by the lake, just steps from our 2 docks. The bathrooms and spa bath complete with sauna, double shower and outdoor hot tub looking out on the lake, are designed with indulgence in mind. Try out our home theater for your evening entertainment. We have beautiful outdoor lighting and sturdy walkway to our dock. This home was purchased in 2020 and so many of our guests are returning. We have parking for 3 or 4 vehicles including a spacious 2 car garage. All our guests will have access to Sapphire Community center which has an indoor and 2 outdoor pools along with other activities. Hiking trails are close by with a dozen incredibly beautiful waterfalls. Rainbow Falls in Gorges Park is a nearby favorite, as is the Panthertown Trail, only 15 minutes away.
A note about our additional fees for over 4 people:
We started this rental about the same time of the pandemic when folks wanted to travel in smaller groups. Quite often I got requests from a group of 2,3 and 4 to book and I discovered it best for all, that the price be lowered for smaller groups by lowering the “base” price. VRBO actually recommended this so that pricing reflected the number of guests. A few reasons also are that more guests mean more wear on the home as well as more cleaning afterwards. Our cleaners are paid a “living wage” and always more for larger groups. I believe this pricing and extra fee structure creates transparency and serves the most people all around.
I would be happy to welcome a group of 9 maximum with the understanding that we’ld provide a blowup mattress which could fit in the theater room. As owner/manager, I make it my priority to provide an outstanding and hope to welcome you to our
Treehouse at water’s edge!
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Extra supervision please of children for safety.
Events
No events allowed
Must be agreed on and will have extra fee.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$20 per day plus required to clean inside and out
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Not in the house. Total cleanup outside please.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please launder and dry a load of towels . It really helps my cleaners to get things done in time for next guests. Thank you!
Please return all boats and flip the canoe over
Please shovel your cool ashes from the firepit into a trash bag and secure it before going into trash bin. Make sure lid is on the firepit.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Note from host: Must be agreed on and will have extra fee.
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, a first aid kit, outdoor lighting and a deadlock
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 the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sapphire, NC
What's nearby
- Hogback Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Sapphire National Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
- Whisper Lake - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Gorges State Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
- Chattooga River - 11 min drive - 12.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Tavern @ High Hampton - 12 min drive
- Slab Town Pizza - 10 min drive
- The Fix - 5 min drive
- Casa Amigos - 4 min drive
- Whiteside Brewing Company - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Email or phone owner, Maria Crawford

Having traveled extensively, owning and managing four unique properties, I have some knowledge about what folks yearn for as a getaway. I receive the most pleasure creating a space, attention to detail, and tasteful decor for friends or family to relax and enjoy their time together.
Why they chose this property
Beauty abounds on all 4 levels; Canopy, Branch, Trunk and Root. It's quite simply a paradise!
A quick note where we are with our photos.
We will be adding;
- My sons’ hand crafted shuffleboard
- The lower level King bedroom, (same level as the spa and home theater)
- The new small kitchen/laundry area
- Our tree trunk octagon dining table, Craftsman and Rustic Branch pieces.
We are constantly improving, bit by bit.
A quick note where we are with our photos.
We will be adding;
- My sons’ hand crafted shuffleboard
- The lower level King bedroom, (same level as the spa and home theater)
- The new small kitchen/laundry area
- Our tree trunk octagon dining table, Craftsman and Rustic Branch pieces.
We are constantly improving, bit by bit.
What makes this property unique
Guests are treated to the pools and all amenities of Sapphire Community Center, if so desired. Just let me know and I will add your name to our Guest List for all Sapphire Amenities. To explore another scenic lake nearby, you are welcome to enjoy the beach and swimming area at Fairfield Lake.
On Hogback Lake, this "Treehouse" property enjoys a private dock with 2 kayaks and one canoe, also a 15 ' lake pad for extra fun.
On Hogback Lake, this "Treehouse" property enjoys a private dock with 2 kayaks and one canoe, also a 15 ' lake pad for extra fun.
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