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Sapphire Falls Alchemy Truly spectacular, luxury estate lodge destination

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor spa tub
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20317 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool

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Sapphire, NC
  • Cashiers Farmers Market
    12 min drive
  • Sapphire National Golf Club
    13 min drive
  • Hogback Lake
    15 min drive
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    78 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sapphire Falls Alchemy Truly spectacular, luxury estate lodge destination

Sapphire Falls Alchemy; stunning mountain estate lodge experience!
Timeless and true, this mountain lodge was built to entertain guests in the lap of luxury, offering an authentic mountain getaway. You will experience total serenity and peace in this woods-like setting amidst the panoramic views of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, with a waterfall, rock-faced cliffs, and amenities to create the ultimate vacation. This home is perfect for family gatherings, a friends retreat or just a calming respite in the Mountains.
A very special luxury destination, unique in its accoutrements and location, highlighting the splendor of our awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains. Welcome to the tranquility that comes from "elevation", calming and majestic, with access to the areas most sought after activities; restaurants, breweries, fishing, whitewater rafting and so much more.
Come create your own year-round mountain memories.

Location:
Private lodge estate home located on 7+ extremely private acres with 180° sweeping views, nature and serenity. Approximately 20-25 minutes to both downtown Cashiers & Lake Toxaway, groceries, restaurants, breweries and more. You are 45 minutes to Brevard, 35 minutes to Highlands, and 1 hour 30 minutes to downtown Asheville & The Biltmore Estate. The drive is 1 hour and 15 minutes to Asheville Regional airport, and 2 hours by car to Atlanta. It is fairly easy to access the home, via fully paved roads right up to the estate property. The home affords year round access to any and all vehicles.

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

Accommodations:
6 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths, Powder Room Half-Bath
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 20 - Max. Occupancy: 20
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Description:
Sapphire Falls Alchemy redefines mountain luxury and sets the bar for the competition! This stunning property essentially has it all. Get ready to be "wowed" by this mountain style retreat lodge, with breathtaking year round mountain views from the moment you walk through the doors into this luxury mountain home. The "falls" in the name pays tribute to the nearby and awe-inspiring views of Maidenhair Falls.

Sapphire Falls Alchemy made its premiere to Yonder in 2021. However, this spectacular destination lodge has been entertaining travelers for years & is becoming one of the most popular homes in our Yonder luxury portfolio, and very quickly became one of the most requested! It is not surprising when you put a terrific estate property & home together with simply spectacular views, outdoor spaces & amenities.

Sapphire Falls Alchemy is a 6 bedroom / 5.5 bathroom Modern rustic retreat, with views of the falls, Fairfield Lake, and miles of the Southern Appalachian Mountains . It features top of the line amenities, two outdoor decks overlooking the mountains, indoor fireplace and hot tub. Enjoy the outdoor deck fireplace as well, for a true mountain experience & hours of enjoyment year-round. The upper and lower decks allow our guests to experience the breathtaking long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Magnificent post & beam mountain treasure designed by Alex Brown. The Great Room has a stunning stone fireplace and is the "gathering space". The chef's grade kitchen, located off the living room, has its own large quartz, shiplap island with a gas cooktop. The kitchen offers state of the art stainless steel appliances, double ovens, quartz countertops, and is fully equipped with all the necessary cookware and appliances needed for creating wonderful meals, all while enjoying the view. The main living room features a fireplace with a 65" Smart TV. Comfy seating for everyone.

The home affords guest access to the facilities at Sapphire Valley Resort; including swimming pool, playground, Game Room, tennis courts, workout room, lake access an so much more! You are close to fishing, swimming and some of WNC's best hiking trails.

While everyone enjoys the outdoor views, amenities & more, for those that just want to kick back and relax, you can pull up a chair and take in the view, (the long & short range views are spectacular!!), observe the night as it fills with stars, and watch the fireflies come out to play in your backyard. Take a seat and enjoy the sound of nature and the serenity in your own private paradise at the top of the world.

You are just a short drive from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a day-trip to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

Bedroom/Bath Layout:
6 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths, Powder Room Half-Bath
Bedroom #1 - Main Level – Master Suite – King Bed W/Private ensuite Full Bath (#1)
Bedroom #2 - Upper Level – Family Guest Suite – 2 Queen Beds & 2 Twin Beds W/Private ensuite Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #3 - Lower Level – Guest Room – 2 Queen Beds W/Shared Full Bath (#3)
Bedroom #4 - Upper Level – Guest Room – 2 Queen Beds W/Shared Full Bath (#3)
Bedroom #5 - Upper Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed W/ Hall Full Bath (#4)
Bedroom #6 - Upper Garage Level – Game Room Suite – Queen Murphy Bed W/ Private ensuite Full Bath (#5)
Powder Room Half-Bath
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 20 - Max Occupancy: 20
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

$600 Cleaning Fee**
** - Yonder openly shares & clearly posts 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!
Processing fee
Current local tax rate is 13%
No Security Deposit / Guests are responsible for damages.

Internet Speed:
Download: 59.4 Mbps
Upload: 14.2 Mbps

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

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.

PETS: Many of our guests have allergies so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. NO exceptions. If you have a pet we can recommend some alternatives nearby.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like a gym, 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 5.5 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 12 minutes by car from Cashiers Farmers Market
Sapphire Falls Alchemy Truly spectacular, luxury estate lodge destination offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. Barbecue grills and an arcade/games room are also featured at Sapphire Falls Alchemy Truly spectacular, luxury estate lodge destination.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,408 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

472651

Sapphire Falls Alchemy Truly spectacular, luxury estate lodge destination Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sapphire Falls
We all had a great time during our stay at The Alchemy this year. Even though the hurricane had come through the area, everything was back to normal. We would love to repeat our stay next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Wonderful view and beautiful home, bit of a hike to get up to the house through the neighborhood but one you are there you don’t want to leave for the views. Watching the smokies and it’s differing weather personalities.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful mountain home but some maintenance issues.
This is a beautiful mountain home perfect for a large family vacation. The views are GORGEOUS! However we did have some maintenance issues with the septic tank and one bath being unusable our whole stay. And the hot tub was not serviced until the very end of our visit. The Hinson’s
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best bonding time
We very much enjoyed our time at the Sapphire Falls property! The view is absolutely incredible, and the short walk to the falls was a great little adventure! The house provided all appliances we needed to have a fire going most of the weekend, grill and cook our meals, and entertain ourselves! The hot tub and property are immaculately maintained, and the space is very high quality and so so lovely! We would absolutely be back, and we would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy quality time with a bigger crowd!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, but……
This is great home, well built and appointed with a beautiful view. Everything was great for our party of 12 college friends that have been convening for almost 60 years. We did encounter a couple of issues: there are several ADA issues that need to be addressed: there is no hand rail on either of the front entryway steps (after the first fall, we made sure there was always an extra hand to hold when entering or exiting); none of the showers had grab bars, even adding them to half the baths would greatly improve safety. We were disappointed that the beautiful big grill had only two functioning burners and noted that the rugs in the room above the garage where we stayed were curling at the corners and almost caused a spill on several occasions. Last but not least, the Book of house rules, explanations, etc. was highly Asheville-centric with little to say about Cashiers-Highlands environs (which was why we selected this Home in the first place) These suggestions are offered in light of our overall delight with our stay in the spirit of improving the next patrons stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burt O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property. Spacious and well appointed. Amazing views!!!
90th birthday celebration
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay! Amazing Views!
The cabin was absolutely amazing. I had a family of 16 stay for a few days and everyone enjoyed there time there. The views were amazing. Truly 1 of a kind. There is a small beautiful waterfall you can take a short hike there. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a mountain cabin with views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation at Sapphire Valley Resort
Loved this house and the SV Resort amenities. The view was the best! House was large enough for our extended family, with 8 adults and 5 kids. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and a Great View
This is a beautiful house in a gorgeous location that feels remote and secluded. The view is the main attraction, but the size of the house was also great since we had a big group. Each of our six couples had their own room and their was plenty of space for all of us. We spent most of our time on the deck, in the family room or around the dining table. We spent a lot of time enjoying the view, but also found a good hike about a mile from the house. You can drive to the Deep Gap Trailhead and hike north into the Panthertown trail system. This was a late May trip so the mountains were lush with the bright green of new leaves and plenty of blooming mountain laurel and dogwood. We were also thrilled to have several bear sightings as we drove up from Sapphire to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ximena J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
We had an amazing time in this fabulous home! It had everything you could want…the property management was wonderful to work with as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay ever!
Never had a place be more beautiful in person! The house had everything and more. We are a big family and always end up making multiple trips to the store for essentials, this house left us wanting and needing for nothing! Do yourself a favor and book it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful week with friends
We were 6 couples gathering from different parts of the country. We love to cook and found the kitchen equipped for all our needs, including a Vitamix, coffee grinder, and other small appliances The view of mountains, a lake, and a waterfall were beyond our expectations. The spaciousness of this beautiful home provided comfort and privacy for each couple as well as ample scenic space for gathering and enjoying each other’s company. Our last evening we booked Chef Santiago Vargas to cater our dinner. Highly recommend him and his assistant Ana.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Great house, lots of space. Screen porch was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property
One of the finest houses I’ve ever rented with the single most extraordinary view from the back deck. It honestly looks like a green screen. This house was perfect for our three families traveling together with a selection of teens and elementary-aged kids. Plenty of getaway spaces, like the screened-in porch with a large fire place and comfortable couches, and the screened-in porch off the master bedroom and the game room over the garage and the spacious library with a giant desk and comfortable couch. Kitchen was fully equipped and lovely. We’d be hard-pressed to find something that needed improvement there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mattresses
Everything about this property is wonderful with one exception. All of the mattresses need to be replaced. The only good mattresses are the two queen's in the bedroom on the lower level at the end of the hall. We had a small private family wedding and the Bride and Groom took the master bedroom. Their mattress was so bad, they slept on the floor. Other than the mattress issue we could not have asked for a better more beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in the mountains
This house was a perfect retreat for our NYC-based family. We were able to share the house with our adult children and their partners and a new 5-month old member of the family. The house (and the views!) were all we had hoped for and more. We will stay here again in the future if we come back to the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay
We had the most incredible stay. The house is beautifully appointed from decor to furnishings to kitchen having everything you need. Plenty of room for two or more families. If you are looking to be in a secluded in an unbelievably beautiful setting, I would highly recommend! Five stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Beverly B., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home.
First the Good!.....Beautiful home on probably the most picturesque lot in the neighborhood. Nestled at the top of a valley overlooking a beautiful lake with waterfall off to the side. Absolutely gorgeous . The house is comfortably furnished with wonderful beds/bedding and lovely mountain inspired furniture. The kitchen is completely stocked with everything you could require. The fireplaces are amazing and the hot tub worked great and was very clean. The not so good..... The Internet is unreliable at best despite the owners note saying they had upgraded it recently. There is NO cable or satellite TV offered to renters. If you want to watch anything on TV you have to log into your own streaming services if you have them. If you don't you were out of luck. Cell service was not great for us. The Internet went out every 15 minutes or so while we were streaming something to watch. Most nights we just gave up. Not great if you have kids that need some downtime. There is a whole house speaker system that the owners have requested that you not use so no music either. A note in the description to bring your own speaker would be helpful. We drove an hour to the nearest Walmart to buy one. There were only 2! bath towels in each bathroom for a full week stay. This seems ridiculous to me. They were lots of hot tub towels that we ended up using for our showers. There was a half a roll of toilet paper in the master bathroom. Thankfully we brought our own starter supply but I would think a few spare rolls in the master would be appreciated. We received an email 2 days before arriving in Dec. saying there was a problem with local suppliers of firewood so they couldn't guarantee we would have any at the property. I called the first company that came up online and arranged for delivery the day we arrived. There was 1 dish towel in the kitchen. They were candleholders but no usable candles. The main window in the family room with the biggest view to the valley had a window covering that was broken in the half down position so we couldn't really enjoy the view. We replaced the battery in the remote to open it but that didn't work. There was no iPad with information as indicated in the welcome email (there was a house book) and we never were able to log in to the guest portal. Thankfully we have rented in the area many times. Overall fabulous but a little more effort from the management company would go a long way.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit
Wonderful time away with family. Great correspondence from property management group. Easy in and easy out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jory P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Amazing views and location along with a beautiful and well appointed home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family holiday
Sapphire Falls Alchemy is a beautiful home with outstanding views and all the comforts you could imagine. It handled our rather large group extremely well. The porches are wonderful spots to enjoy all of the grandeur of the mountains surrounding you including the beautiful waterfall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Diane A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing beautiful home
Sapphire Falls Alchemy is an impressive home, an absolutely exceptional view, beautifully furnished with top of the line everything, the kitchen was well equipped with beautiful dishes, cookware, and appliances, nothing spared for guests to have a memorable stay. We enjoyed our stay even though there were a few issues. The property management company was lacking in their duties. They were pretty good at answering my questions regarding the bedrooms, but were unable to answer some questions because the house was occupied. When we arrived there was a note on the door saying the main floor half bath was out of order, no attempt was made to have it repaired during our week long stay. I reminded them with a text after a couple of days, and was told that they would report it to the maintenance team but we never heard back from them or the maintenance team. With 6 adults and 4 kids a working main floor bathroom would have been nice! Also upon arrival we found that the cleaning service had not cleaned the screened porch, crumbs and rings on the glass top tables, when I notified the rental agent I was told they would have someone out to clean it, but no one ever came and there was no follow up. The showers were not properly cleaned either, hair was found in 2 of the bathroom showers. I hated to give this property 4 stars, we loved staying in this amazing home. The owners of this house deserve better from their property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best!
One of the nicest and cleanest homes we have stayed at. Spacious, clean, comfortable, well-managed. Views and hikes were enjoyed by all. For this trip we were two families, consisting of 5 adults and 4 young children. Loved our meals on the balcony. Perfect communication from our hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021