Title: Whisper Ridge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59574157&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Whisper Ridge Vacation home in Sapphire with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Whisper Ridge ![Interior - Whisper Ridge (Transylvania County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59580000/59574200/59574157/0dd217a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Whisper Ridge (Transylvania County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59580000/59574200/59574157/08408dec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Whisper Ridge (Transylvania County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59580000/59574200/59574157/cb69e6d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - Whisper Ridge (Transylvania County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59580000/59574200/59574157/c5bd6254.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whisper Ridge (Transylvania County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59580000/59574200/59574157/c09cf0ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Whisper Lake in the heart of Sapphire Valley Resort, where this fabulous mountain home offers one-level living with a spacious open kitchen, dining area and private back deck overlooking the forest. Perfect for family gatherings or friends retreats, this 3-bedroom abode is close to fishing and canoeing on private Whisper Lake and just a short drive from town. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Gym ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whisper Ridge One-level living in fabulous Whisper Lake, Sapphire Valley Resort! The Property: This wonderful newer 3 bedroom mountain home in desirable Whisper Lake features easy paved level access to a gentle circular drive in the Sapphire Valley Resort with nearby amenities and great restaurants. This is a great location for family and friends to gather together to enjoy all the activities and beauty of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Property Highlights: Open kitchen, dining, and living area, all on one level living, 3 bedrooms on main level, new furnishings, private back deck over looking the forest, perfect to let in those cool mountain breezes. Well-appointed modern kitchen with all the comforts of home. This home is close to private Whisper Lake for nearby fishing and canoeing and is a short drive to the center of Sapphire Valley Resort, and only a short distance to town. Pets allowed under 40 lbs. Square Footage: 1,700 Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Master bedroom (King), Guest room 1 (Queen), Guest room 2 (Bunk Bed - 2 Full Beds). Bathrooms: 2 Full Bathrooms, master has separate tub and shower, 2nd bathroom has tub/shower insert. Maximum Occupancy: 6 Adults Cleaning Fee: $300 Minimum Stay: 7 Nights Sapphire Valley Resort Amenity Information: This home comes with the option to purchase Sapphire Valley Resort amenities. You may join for $5/day or $25/week per person. Your amenity card will allow access to 2 outdoor swimming pools, Indoor heated pool, 2 hot tubs, wet sauna, exercise room, arcade, ping pong, outdoor miniature golf, horseshoes, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, track, picnic tables, community center, organized excursions to Cherokee and the Biltmore House in Asheville, a 9 hole (par 3) golf course, Fairfield Lake boating amenities and discounts on lift tickets and rentals during the winter season. Real estate agencies and/or individual owners wishing to rent out their homes must send a rental/lease agreement with all renters when they come to the Community Center for card pick-up. Renters will need to present ID to obtain these cards. The number of children under the age of fourteen (14) will be placed on the accompanied adults cards. Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals is not affiliated in anyway with Sapphire Valley Resort. We do not have any control over their policies or procedures. You must contact them directly with any questions or concerns at 828-743-7663\. For more information on the resort please visit: https://sapphirevalleyresort.com PLEASE READ IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION: North Carolina Requires a written Rental Agreement to be signed, you will receive this via email after you book and have 7 days to return it. You can print it, fill it out, and email if back to us, you can mail it, or we can send you an electronic version via DocuSign for you to complete. You will also receive a Guest List to fill out with the names and ages of everyone in your party in order to obtain Sapphire Valley Amenity Passes for your stay. These Documents are required to fully confirm your booking, any reservation missing these documents is subject to cancellation. Cancellation Policy: 100% of paid prepayments are refundable when cancelled 30 days before arrival or earlier. (-$100 Cancellation Fee) 50% of paid prepayments are refundable when cancelled 14 days before arrival or earlier. (-$100 Cancellation Fee) 0% refundable if cancelled after, unless the property can be re-booked under the same terms for the same time period with no loss to the owner. Security Deposit: A Credit Card Pre-Authorization of 10% is due 1 day before arrival and released 7 days after departure. Payment Schedule: 50% due at time of booking. Remaining balance due 30 days before arrival. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym - Heated pool - Canoeing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118290000/118286400/118286387/2ea0d98c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hideaway Hill | Peaceful Mountain Home in Sapphire | Pet-Friendly Sapphire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=118286387&PinnedHotelID=118286387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114440000/114430700/114430634/53afff51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Sapphire, NC Condo: Cozy, Dog-Friendly, Pool, Golf Course, & More Sapphire - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=114430634&PinnedHotelID=114430634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18992100/18992042/af42e441.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront cabin in mountains, 1 mi away from skiing/tubing! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Resort Golf Lodge Sapphire 374429 Resort Golf Lodge Private vacation home Resort Golf Lodge Private vacation home Sapphire ## About the neighborhood Sapphire is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Gorges State Park and Highlands Biological Station, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing. [Visit our Sapphire travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Sapphire.dx183763) [View more Vacation Homes in Sapphire](https://www.expedia.com/Sapphire-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183763-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.10629%2C-83.00876&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qyAnX3GF2WDWmjHbYDesZn81Rv8=) Transylvania County, NC ### What's nearby - ![Kayaking on Lake Jocassee one of beautiful waterfalls that can be found only by the water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6228704/bb2221e9-f2df-47b2-a7b3-e2b19c3fd98d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Jocassee 27 min drive \- 12.2 miles - ![Lake Keowee is a man–made reservoir in the United States in the state of South Carolina. It was created to serve the needs of a power utility as well as public recreational purposes. One of my favorite places to go in the summer. The water really is that color.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056398567/97eeb755-75f6-4d35-b335-7ea2e761c904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Keowee 35 min drive \- 23.8 miles - ![Lake Jocassee is a 7,500-acre, 300-foot deep reservoir located in northwest South Carolina created by the state in partnership with Duke Power in 1973. The lake is commonly known for the clean and cold Appalachian mountain rivers that feed the lake to keep its waters cool and clear year-round. I love kayaking here surrounded by mountains and several water fall around the lake.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/63870/589c8137-c327-4ea8-aee8-55dc3b3829bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Devils Fork State Park 39 min drive \- 25.1 miles - ![Alumni Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/94374/e5fe563d-ccaa-4227-ad40-fbf10957aa92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Western Carolina University 47 min drive \- 29.2 miles - Whisper Lake 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Restaurants - The Fix 9 min drive - The Tavern @ High Hampton 16 min drive - Whiteside Brewing Company 13 min drive - Buck's Coffee Cafe 13 min drive - Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway 13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whisper Ridge pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Whisper Ridge? ### What time is check-out at Whisper Ridge? ### Where is Whisper Ridge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whisper Ridge Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pauline M. Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very pleasant ##### Pauline M. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### d h. Jul 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent ##### d h. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian M. Feb 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Excellent ##### Brian M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norman G. Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great little neighborhood. Good for walking our dog. Home was plenty big for the two of us.Every few days our neighborhood bear (small) would come by and knock over our garbage can but couldn’t get in to the garbage.Best sightseeing was nearby Whitewater Falls. ##### Norman G. Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol M. Aug 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whisper Ridge Excellent experience. We had a family emergency and the owners and agent worked with us to allow for flexibility in the stay. This was a huge relief and reduced our worry level. Will definitely recommend and use them again!!! ##### Carol M. 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