Whispering Pines | A Peaceful Sanctuary in the Whispering Lake Community

Sapphire, North Carolina
$336 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Tucked away in the quiet and upscale Sapphire community, Whispering Pines is the ideal sanctuary for a mountain vacation. Sit back on the wrap-around porch, surrounded by the woods, the sound of birds, and the babble of a nearby brook. From the spacious great room with floor-to-ceiling windows to the fully stocked kitchen and luxurious beds, relaxation and memories will be easy. Minutes from Whisper Lake and high atop the area mountains, you'll find yourself secluded in the Nantahala NationalForest, but just 10-15 minutes from beautiful Cashiers.
Access to both Whisper Lake and Sapphire amenities Access to both Sapphire National and Red Bird golf courses Hike through nearby trails or enjoy Lake Glenville.

Enjoy a wood fire and listen to music on our extra-deep couch or watch either DirecTV on the 54″ flat screen mounted over the fireplace. All three bedrooms feature queen size beds with their own flat screen televisions, “Pottery Barn-meets-rustic-antique” style, and plush bedding. The master bathroom features both a shower and a jet-bathtub and his-and-hers vanities. Another full bathroom is upstairs and a powder room is downstairs. Listen to your favorite music throughout the house on our Sonos sound system. You're also welcome to use our AppleTV and Netflix accounts. Six to eight people can dine in the dining room and another two at the island in the kitchen. The kitchen features a gas stove and is stocked with all the spices, dishes, pots, pans, and other cooking utensils that we've been able to imagine that you'll need. We've also stocked the cabin with games for both young and old.

Our guests can enjoy both Whisper Lake and Sapphire Valley Master Association amenities (some with a small fee), including access to Red Bird and Sapphire National golf courses, private lake access, canoe rental, fitness center, hot tub, pool, arcade, kayaking, zip line, tennis, miniature golf, and more.

The wraparound deck provides stunning views for 270° with plentiful seating for the entire crew as well as a pathway down to a private creek. But the beauty of the Nantahala isn't confined to just our corner of the forest – so we've taken the time to outline our favorite hikes and waterfalls. We also provide our guests with our own reviews and recommendations for local restaurants, area houses of worship, nearby shopping, and services.

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Whispering Pines you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Home Truths:
- Sleeps in beds: 6 - Max Occupancy: 6
- Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens
- Internet Speed: Download - 450Mbps
- Elevation 3,280'
- Cleaning fee: Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Quiet Policy: Please note that the home/estate property is located in a very private and quiet community. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Pets: This home and property are very dog friendly, and guests are welcome to bring their best friends with them. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $130 with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

Last Minute Bookings: Reservations made within 7 days of check-in require additional verification, including selfie/photo of government-issued ID matching the reservation name, and photo of payment method in the primary guest's name. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1884 Sq Ft (175 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Netflix Stereo Streaming Services Flat-screen TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Concierge Services Housekeeping (on Request)
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Max B.

    Submitted Feb 22, 2026

    Stayed Feb 20, 2026

    Great stay. Great house.

  • Anna C.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2026

    Stayed Feb 16, 2026

    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.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jan 11, 2026

    Stayed Jan 9, 2026

    Comfortable place, very clean and well stocked kitchen. Easy to get to the little ski area and Cashiers.

  • Katrine J.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    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.

  • Christine B.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    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.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    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

  • EDWARD J.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Cashiers is a very nice place to shop.

  • Abby L.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    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!

  • Allan A.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Very nice, lots of rain, but that is the nature of the locale.

  • Pamela B.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    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.

  • Jody P.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 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

  • The G.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    It was difficult finding the property. The 3 3 miles of gravel road only big enough to fit one car, but allows both sides to come, is extremely daunting in rain. The house was filthy. Two inch thick black mold in the bathrooms, floors were not even vacuumed or swept, all the dishes were dirty, the bath had dirt coming out of the jets and the heater barely worked. The only blanket they give each bed is a very large comforter, that smelled like dirty unbathed men... we froze the first night. 21 degree weather and we are from Florida. Me and THREE CHILDREN froze. Although they did bring me comforters the next day, and somehow the heater worked after they left, I was still disappointed. They pride themselves on cleanliness, but based on my pictures and video- is very misleading. Do better! I don't get to vacation much. You ruined it. All they offered was 120 refund because i didn't want cleaners there while i was on vacation. I didn't take it because they wanted me to sign a contract. This place is disgusting.

  • Jen B.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    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!

  • Robert H.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Very satisfied

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$384+
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