Upscale modern rustic, close to everything-swim-hike-pickleball-canoe-waterfalls

Sapphire, North Carolina
$825 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Lodge

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

The Mountain House is ready to offer you a wonderful family getaway this spring!
Life is all around us. We need to celebrate it, every day. Hikes are free, so are long walks and views from mountain tops and gorgeous waterfalls. Dine at excellent nearby restaurants, or cook the latest NY Times recipe that caught your eye in the Mountain House's well stocked kitchen. Some guests say they’ve never stayed at a house so well stocked. Enjoy some quality family time watching a movie or out by the fire pit (we supply the firewood) laughing and making s'mores. Get a good night's sleep on super comfy mattresses in the mountain air. Come see us...the mountains are waiting.

You won't find a better house. Beautiful bones...post and beam architecture...plenty of room for a family or group of friends. If you read the reviews, they tell the story. We've been sharing the house since 2013, and we have developed a devoted clientele who return year after year.

As longtime VRBO fans ourselves, we furnished this house to be the place we always looked for, but rarely found. Mountain rustic...(modern mountain if you will), with designer details, antiques and a refined casual vibe thrown in for a lovely eclectic mix. This craftsman style, genuine post and beam house has gorgeous heart of pine wood and slate floors throughout - no carpet. Whole house Google wifi, HD tvs with YouTube TV, Netflix and Amazon streaming.

Not to name drop - ok, maybe just a bit - when actor Josh Brolin and his gorgeous Atlanta bride decided on Cashiers as the place for their 2016 Lonesome Valley wedding, it was quite the event. Matt Damon, La Streisand and many more in attendance. The bride's family chose the Mountain House as their wedding abode, which we took as a real compliment.. our little moment in the spotlight!

So what's so great about the Mountain House Amazing mattresses and linens, a kitchen with everything you need, not just a bit of it. Down comforters to snuggle in, big soft sofas, tons of tall windows to let in loads of light, surrounded by trees and rhododendrons.
Dog friendly, check... just let us know Fido is coming.

Cleanliness: It is top on our priority list, as it is for most travelers. We have a top notch cleaning team, and you can be assured your vacation getaway is clean, top to bottom.

Convenience: It's also important to us and our guests to be close to the supermarket, hiking, waterfalls, restaurants, and shops. While still secluded and pastoral, the Mountain House is just minutes to all these things.

Detailing: It's here, in every room, not just some of them. And it's just one thing that sets the Mountain House(and its baby sister, the Hobbit House - #655938) apart. All the rooms are unique, with great accents, from the ten foot antique French workbench coffee table in front of the fireplace, to cool art throughout the house.

Family perfect: Aren't most of us looking for the place that can help make the best family memories Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, holidays....the occasions that make you realize that time together is the gift that never wears out.

Space for everyone! The great room is perfect for family confabs in front of the soaring 24 foot rock fireplace...great in the winter season or on chilly summer nights(and a second, lovely living area downstairs)...plenty of seating to chat, or watch movies.

Family dining: A huge rustic trestle dining table that seats 10 to 12 easily, anchors the dining room. A large antique buffet against the wall for serving that gourmet dinner. Right by the screened porch is the open porch, where you can dine al fresco with your family and guests at a huge 10 foot table, enjoying the gorgeous summer weather in the mountains.

Cooking: The fully stocked, gourmet kitchen has beautiful soapstone countertops and farmhouse sink, TWO ovens (heaven for the cook), and a Wolf induction cooktop...and everything you need to prepare and serve an amazing family meal. Beautiful dishes and serving ware, family size slow cooker, electric kettle, drip coffee maker, blender, Cuisinart pots and pans, spices and cooking basics.

Relaxation: Sure, we all love togetherness (most of the time), but we also need some alone time, right Try the screened porch, where I promise you'll spend a lot of time. The large daybed swing with tons of pillows and a foam mattress is the best place imaginable for reading or naps...and you may even sleep there one night! There are plenty of getaway spots for quiet moments.

Six bedrooms: Three bedrooms on the main level: 1 king, 2 queens, with 2-1/2 baths (both with heated stone floors). Upstairs are 2 more guest bedrooms (1 queen and 2 twins) that share the hall bath. The 6th bedroom is a king on the lower level, very private, with glass doors and windows onto the back garden with lots of rhododendrons. It also has a full bathroom with heated stone floors and a seating area outside for your morning coffee!!

Laundry: Yep, it happens, even on vacation. But here it's easy...a beautiful (yes, it can be) laundry/mud room just off the kitchen, and a side entrance (great place to unload groceries)...with top of the line front loading washer and dryer, prep sink area just off the kitchen, and a lovely summer herb garden just outside the door.

No TV struggle: A lovely 2nd family room with HDTV is on the lower level, with big windows, built in bookshelves, mini-fridge and sink...and a game room with foosball and ping-pong. Game on!

More s'mores! No problem. Just outside is a boulder firepit with cedar Adirondack chairs perfect for a chilly mountain night and we have long, stainless marshmallow roasters!

Location: The Mountain House is located in a lovely, gated neighborhood just behind the Country Club of Sapphire Valley...a wooded, gentle, level road for walking, biking or driving (not so far out and up hairpin twist roads you think twice about going anywhere). Snow is cleared by the neighborhood assoc. in the winter, as is our driveway.

Activities: Done, and done. The Sapphire Resort facilities with indoor and outdoor pools, winter ski slopes (snow tubing is great fun!), pickleball, tennis, exercise room, playground, two hot tub, saunas, and massage...literally just down the street. Beautiful Fairfield Lake is just down the road with swimming, canoes and paddleboards. You have access for a small daily fee.
Hiking, waterfalls, golf, fishing, shopping...it's all here. We're also very close to several top notch restaurants, including the renowned Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley and The Library Kitchen and Bar, both less than 5 minutes away.

Baby, oh baby: You won't have to pack all your baby gear! We have a wonderful Four Moms Breeze Pack and Play, a Cybex stroller, Phil & Ted's lobster high chair, an exer-saucer and vibrating baby rocker for your convenience.

Cancellation policy:

60 days before checkin -100% refund
30 days before checkin - 50% refund
Less than 30 days- no refund

That said, if you do have to to cancel inside of 30 days-if the property rebooks you will get a full refund, minus fees. We always encourage guests to buy travel insurance ... we're not responsible for changes in plans, the weather, or personal emergencies.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Books Games Note From Host: No. No. No. No. Smoke-free Property Stereo Video Library Dryer Fireplace Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Garden
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Arcade/game Room Bicycle Rentals Fitness Center Foosball Table Golfing Indoor Pool Kayaking Shared/communal Pool Table Tennis Tennis
  • GUEST SERVICES

    Laundry Facilities Ski Privileges (optional) Snow Sports Gear Water Sports Equipment
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Arcade/game Room Children's Toys DVD Player Highchair Indoor Pool Kitchen Laundry Facilities Microwave Refrigerator Washer/dryer
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Fitness Center Access Golfing Health/beauty Spa Hiking/biking Trails Horse Riding Motor Boating Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rafting Rock Climbing Skiing Swimming Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    4.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Balcony
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 03:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Nancy S.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at the Mountain House. It was just perfect for our family! Donna was especially helpful and quick to respond. We liked it so much, we tried to book another stay for a week this summer but it was not available. Great house! We will definitely be back!

  • Eleanor T.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    The Mountain House exceeded every expectation---fully stocked, easily accessible and all the details available to make a large home 'user friendly.'

  • Charles B.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Dec 18, 2025

    Great house - spacious - beautiful setting and mountain neighborhood.

  • Teddie G.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 1, 2025

    This was our second stay at the Mountain House, and this time we were lucky enough to stay for two full weeks. We enjoyed every minute. Most of our days were spent curled up on the two big sofas that flank the fireplace, reading, relaxing, and visiting with friends who joined us for a few days. We kept a crackling fire going and couldn’t have been more content. We rarely turned on the TV! Communication with the owner was excellent, and the house was clean, comfortable, and so easy to settle into. It truly feels like a home in the mountains, not just a rental. Grateful for the time we spent there!

  • Brooks A.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Great house for a large family gathering. Two issues- the backyard seemed much larger in photos. Also the basement needs a dehumidifier as the mildew odor made it somewhat unusable.

  • Patricia W.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    We had a great stay. The house was beautiful, just as described. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood and exploring the area. Donna, our host, communicated well and did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. I recommend this house, especially for large groups.

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    great location

  • sue w.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    The house was perfect! There was plenty of space for our grandkids, kids and us. There was lots of games and things for the kids to do at the house. My grandkids even found a badminton set and played. My 13-year-old loved it so much he bought one and had it sent home before we left.There was a lot of activities in sapphire valley and lots of restaurants close by. Able to enjoy the fireworks on our first night right down street from the house.We also enjoyed fishing on Fairfield Lake and boating on Lake Glenville. The golfers were able to get a couple of rounds of golf in.So many great hikes beautiful waterfalls, creeks and rivers.Even blessed to see Eagle’s nest and a bear.So many memories made and stories to tell for years!

  • Courtney B.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    This is our fourth year staying at this house, and we had a great time! The house is in the perfect location to all Sapphire amenities. The owner is very communicative and is always thoughtful about sending activity recommendations and checking in with us. We will be back!

  • Jane H.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    I cannot say enough about the appointments of the Mountain House .. it was beautifully casual, had a perfectly organized and accessorized kitchen (with plenty of matching plates, cups and saucers) and a perfect layout of bedrooms and bathrooms. Nine of us (which included a three year old ) fit perfectly around the table inside and on the porch. The screened in porch was a delightful spot to spend time just catching up with memories, complete with an incredible hammock. We had ping pong tournaments downstairs, and the whole crew even had room for a YOGA session, thanks to You Tube on the TV. (our photo of that is priceless with the men participating. Of course we had s'mores around the fire pit, and more laughs. The swimming pool and miniature golf tournament added to the fun. .. In short, our short time together of four days was delightful. I can't thank Donna, our hostess, enough for her communications before our arrival. The information was more than thorough. ENJOY!

  • Ellie W.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great getaway with lots of room for our big group. We loved our time there. Pretty neighborhood.

  • Sam C.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    This property fit our family of 7 adults and 3 children perfectly during our 7 day stay. Most nights we would prepare our dinner in the extremely well stocked kitchen and dine either on the outside deck or at the lovely dining room table. And you are very close to so many activities like swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, golfing, hiking and swimming pools. This mountain house had everything we liked, including heated floors in the bathrooms, How lovely is that?! Well found the house to be very clean and ready for us to check in as promised, The host couldn't have been more helpful as we were planning our itinerary and answering any question that we had, This is a great place to escape and reunite with family and friends, My golden retriever may have had the best time of anyone!!

  • Virginia P.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    This was our second time staying at this property. We had 3 couples for 3 nights. There was ample room and room to spare! The house was well stocked with dishes, utensils, serving platters and table linens for pulling together meals. We enjoyed using the new induction cooktop! There were seasonings, olive oil, other non-perishables and plenty of ice. The living area was so comfortable and where we did most of our hanging out. The beds were super comfy and we enjoyed the heated floors in the bathroom! We were a 10 min drive to Cashiers and a 25 min drive to Highlands. Plenty of great hikes are within a 15-30 min drive from the house. The host was super friendly and communicative. We would love to come back!!

  • Teddie G.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Spent a long girls’ trip weekend and everything was perfect. We stayed on the sofas in front of the fire and never even turned on the television. It was just what these business women needed! Thank you!

  • Debbi L.

    Submitted Jan 23, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    The Mountain House is wonderful! The house is extremely well appointed, beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Donna is a great host. We look forward to coming back!

  • Monty W.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    Great neighborhood, clean, well appointed and equipped house. We enjoyed our stay and will be repeats.

  • William M.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Great house, location and host. We will be coming back.

  • Deidre G.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 9, 2024

    This roomy and comfortable house was perfect for our group of seven women. Kitchen was well equipped, great gathering places around the kitchen table and in the living room.

  • Mary S.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    This house, its Location, its Comfort, Its style and beauty is unsurpassable!! This was our 6th year!!! Donna is a Fabulous host and ALWAYS responds to any questions, or recommends fun activities !!! BEST VACATION house for Adults, children or Grandchildren!! We LOVE it!!

  • Terry H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We had our children and grandchildren and in-laws stay and we were all blown away not only by the house and all its amenities but also by the beauty and serenity of the surroundings. The owner could not have been more helpful and accommodating! The house was exceptionally well stocked with kitchen and dinning equipment as well as bedding and entertaining items. We felt so fortunate to enjoy such a wonderful house!

  • Courtney B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This was our second year staying in this house, and it did not disappoint. This year we had an infant, toddler and 6-year old along with 6 adults staying in the house, and it was perfect. There are plenty of room options for our growing family.

  • Eddie D.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Our family loved our stay at the beautiful mountain house in Sapphire. The home was beautifully furnished and had lots of space for our family. We loved the comfortable den and the screened porch was a favorite spot, especially since we had a lot of rain while we were there. But even the rain couldn't dampen our enthusiasm for the area and what it had to offer. The ping-pong and foosball tables were popular with the kids and adults alike. The convenience of the proximity of the house to the Sapphire Valley Resort and its amenities is a plus- there's swimming, tennis, pickleball, golf, putt-putt, and more to do for folks of all ages. We enjoyed our walks through the picturesque neighborhood. The home was stocked with just about everything that we needed for our family - a stroller, a pack and play, high chair, dog beds, baby gates- the list goes on. The kitchen is well-outfitted for family meals at home. Our hosts were very responsive and accommodating. We would absolutely stay there again!

  • Nancy M.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    We were an extended family of ten. Five of us were there for 10 days, another five joined us for six days during July 4 week and I stayed on, joined by another couple for the last few days. I also had my miniature poodle with me the entire time. The spacious layout, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms allowed everyone space to enjoy privacy when needed. The living room & game room furniture were all very comfortable. The beds were all reported to be excellent. The extra refrigerator and washer/dryer in the garage provided all the storage and laundry access our large group could desire. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything we needed. Internet was consistent and worked throughout the house. There are multiple gathering areas, the screened porch, the deck, the firepit and the large back yard provided space for games, meals and just relaxing. We took advantage of the supply of firewood to roast marshmallows and enjoy the cool evenings. We were able to comfortably host friends for cocktails before July 4 fireworks, as the ten children enjoyed the game room and yard, the 16 adults were able to supervise from the deck & porch. My dog, grandkids, & I enjoyed frequent walks and bike riding on the nearby, very quiet streets with only minimal hills. We even spotted a bear on two occasions. So, everyone agreed it was a perfect visit to the mountains.

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