Nestled in a high-end neighborhood, Alpenglow Falls offers 6 private acres of forest and luxury amenities. This mountain retreat boasts en-suite bathrooms, king beds, open spaces to unwind with fresh mountain air and the soothing sounds of natural water flowing everywhere.
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5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12492 sq m
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private!
Set on 6 lush acres w waterfall pool, a small creek, and in a gated, safe, quiet neighborhood (with quiet hours enforced).. Alpenglow Falls was created to set a new standard for mountain luxury - View, water, fire, hike in/out, all en-suite bathrooms, king beds, open spaces, the sounds & smells of the 6 private acres of forest surrounding you and, unbelievably, just 1.2 miles to Buck's coffee from the neighborhood. Its privacy and location offer the best of natural surroundings while being close to groceries, restaurants and shopping!
The home was designed to face EXACTLY 291 degrees southwest to focus on the gorgeous view of famous Whiteside Mountain, where you see the perfect sunrise & sunset colors beaming back at you from its peak while you settle into any number of spaces created to engulf you in fresh mountain air, sights, & the sounds of natural water flowing everywhere..
The mountain smiles back at you as your own smile invariably takes you from the stresses of travel to the ahhhhhhhh of a real vacation where nothing is left to chance except where you'll have that first sip of wine, or where you'll watch the amazing sunrise off the mountain as you sip a frothy latte from the gourmet kitchen.
As you arrive, a huge cathedral ceiling opens your senses to the feel of a mountain spa as you're met with open spaces & king-sized relaxation suites in every direction. The view will draw you to it, and onto the massive cathedral porch, where the sights and sounds of flowing, boulder-rich water takes you to a magical world where nature meets nurture.... Welcome to Alpenglow Falls, we're glad you found us!
This 6000+ square foot luxury home boasts three levels full of consistency, yet waiting with pleasant surprises at every turn. From the 3-person infrared sauna & huge indoor/outdoor shower in the spa-themed primary suite, to the sexy subterranean vintage parlor & underground speakeasy, & all the way up to the third level mountain man-cave, there's something for everyone. You can hike from the property into a nearly private trail system to discover the headwaters of the whitewater river, or simply relax on the huge porches, listen to the chorus of the onsite waterfall pool (unheated) or saunter down to the star-gazing fire pit & roast some marshmallows. Meant for R&R in every season, this is nature's spa....
The John Muir Suite, complete with an actual tree harvested on site, is your gateway to another time and space, while the Magic Forest suite engulfs you in wonder and fantasy. The lower level Grotto Suite, with it's private entrance & secret passage to the parlor & underground speakeasy, is like a luxurious cave custom carved for those seeking privacy in a natural environment. The young, and young at heart, will certainly squabble over who gets to stay and play in the mountain man-cave, complete with ping pong, video games, movies, poker, and all the space that 2-4 fun-seeking folks could need.
Every bedroom has its own full bath, plus there's a bonus living room, kitchenette & coffee areas for everyone to have their own schedules & sundries.
For everyone, the main open living, dining, & gourmet kitchen offer large spaces to gather everyone along with professional cooking for the whole clan. Thanks to sliding glass panels, you'll savor the results of intentional design that allow the outdoors in. The expansive screened porches invite the sounds of water & touch of breezes inside, while keeping any unwanted guests out. You no longer have to imagine what it feels like to live with nature as it engulfs your every sense. The hottest summer day is cool and perfect on the cathedral porch, while the coldest winter night allows you to bask under the whisper quiet heaters or enjoy a roaring fire inside and out, so there's no such thing as imperfect weather.
This is Alpenglow living, purpose built as the immaculate escape to the mountains.. Take it Easy, and Play Hard!
Additional services available include:
On-site massage by the best therapists in Western NC!
Private 'bucket-list' guided hiking adventures by Tim, your host and mountain guide who has manicured a system of essentially private hikes to incredible waterfalls not found on any tourist maps or guides but made accessible to you by a very adventurous and passionate waterfall enthusiast. These can vary from mild to wild, so if you want to get the most out of a mountain vacation among the best waterfalls in the area, just let us know! (reservations do need to be made well in advance)
Additional services upon request - just ask us, because our motto is: 'If we can, we will!'
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Kitchenette
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
In-room accessibility
No lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Table tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you can start a load of towels, great, but no worries if not :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
The HOA has strict quiet hours and light 'noise' rules, so no events or loud music/yelling is enforced after 9pm. This creates a perfect setting!
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: hair on furniture/ scratches = loss of deposit.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
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
Property Registration Number 142 Brook Trout Trail
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Cashiers, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Cashiers travel guide
Does Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private!?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Private Falls-Hiking-View-King beds-Sauna-Pub-Chefs Kitchen-In Town & Private! located?
This family-friendly Cashiers holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Chattooga River. Cashiers Farmers Market and The Village Green are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Best stocked VRBO that I've ever stayed or been in. Tim gave us directions to great hiking trails and a fabulous restaurant, The Library. We will be back.
Beautiful property. Will definitely book here again. Perfect for hosting family. Extremely clean. Wonderful view of mountains. Sauna pulse pool made for great cold plunge. Hikes & great restaurants nearby. Tim was an excellent host.
Great house, view, location and amenities. We loved our time there. Everything was first class. Easy church-in, great suggestions for area activities and restaurants, fantastic kitchen and outdoor area. We will return!
This home checked all of our boxes, absolutely private, yet only 5 minutes to the Cashier’s crossroad. incredible view, spacious, well stocked and maintained. So comfortable and relaxing! The crowning glory is the gorgeous pool and waterfall, we literally lived in the screened in porch. Our host was a great communicator and made everything so easy. Highly recommended this beautiful property!
We loved this beautiful mountain home! The views and outdoor spaces are truly stunning. This home was perfect for relaxing with friends by the fire and our kids enjoyed the upstairs playroom. The host was wonderful and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Can’t say enough about this beautiful property! This home has everything including an amazing view!! Our family of 7 had a great time! Tim is hands on from the start and super accessible if you need him. You won’t be disappointed with this home!
15th year of our friends getting together and we may have finally found our ideal place to enjoy the game/weekend! Amazing property and Tim (the owner) went above and beyond to make sure we had the best time...available for questions, recommendations, etc.
Tim was great and reached out several days prior to our arrival and provided all of the check in instructions and detailed directions on how to get to his amazing home. Whenever I had a question he responded immediately. The home is spectacular with views of Whiteside Mountain from the main areas of the home. My family of 9 were here during the Thanksgiving weekend and the well equipped kitchen was perfect for cooking a large Thanksgiving meal and enjoying ourselves in the open living area. The property is very private at the end of the road in the community but minutes from Cashiers with a large grocery store, many restaurants, and all kinds of shops. There are also many hiking trails nearby our favorite being Whiteside Mountain Trail which is minutes away. We travel extensively as a family and have stayed at many VRBO homes and this home has now become our favorite of them all!
This house is absolutely beautiful, with amazing views. We spent a quiet New Year with family and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. We also explored the surrounding little towns and beautiful nature. Tim is a wonderful host who was very communicative and gave great recommendations!
The house is great and the outdoor space is the highlight but the view and location are the stars here. It’s literally 5 minutes to Cashiers and short drives to fantastic hikes in Panthertown and Gorges State Park.
It was a perfect way to spend a relaxing but active July 4th weeek.
We had such an amazing time at this beautiful house in the woods. I honestly can’t say enough about how perfect the location is with lots of space to roam and explore nature nearby. The house is very well stocked. The kitchen is the best we’ve ever stayed in through a vacation rental. Everyone is looking forward to coming back in the summer to see nature come back to life after its winter rest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with us!
The owner of this property was so communicative and helpful. By far my best vrbo experience I’ve ever had. He even decorated the house for us for Christmas. The house was perfectly appointed and the kitchen had everything you could ever need. I can’t say enough good things about this property. I highly recommend it!!!
Our fantastic trip started weeks in advance when the charming host, Tim, reached out to us to see how he could help and what he could do to make our stay perfect. The house is absolutely stunning, as fabulous as the pictures are online it was even more incredible in person. There were several kids in our two family party (all under the age of 10) and they had a ball, swimming, hiking, and enjoying the game room, porch, and fire pit. The adults couldn’t get over the views, they were breathtaking! All of the rooms were well appointed and lovely, no detail was overlooked. Easy access to Highlands and Cashiers offered loads of family friendly activities and dining options. Our host was very attentive even going so far as to offer us details about hikes in the area that he curated for his guests. I would recommend this property to anyone and can’t wait to stay again. What a gem!
Hands down the most outstanding property we have ever had the pleasure of renting. Total privacy, every possible need taken care of, each bedroom suite has privacy, quiet and its own large bathroom. Perfect for multiple ages and families. The outside areas you have to see to believe! The host, Tim, had answers to any questions about the house and the surrounding areas and was able to guide us to lesser known hiking areas and private waterfalls as well as amazing restaurant options if we weren’t using the top of the line kitchen. The sauna and water features were the cherry on top but really nothing in the house or on the property was less than 5 stars! We will most definitely be back multiple times and feel lucky to be one of the first guests. Could not recommend more - book it now because it’s going to be fully booked once the word gets out! We’re already looking at future dates to return.
Our 3 generation family trip of 11 could not have been happier with our 8 day stay in this beautiful and stunning new home!! My husband and I took our 5 grown children and 3 grandchildren here recently. We booked the home while it was at the end of construction, but developed such a great relationship with the wonderful owner that we knew we would not be disappointed!! We were blown away by the details of this home from really comfortable beds, the fully chef equipped kitchen, all the beautiful finishes throughout the home and gorgeous views of Whiteside Mountain!! The pictures don’t even fully show how gorgeous this property and home truly are! The home included a little kids’ play room with toys to the delight of our 2,4 and 6 yr olds! We even had a friendly bear visit the edge of the front yard almost daily to the delight of all of us!! I could envision this home as a perfect venue for a handful of couples’ getaway, a perfect golf guy’s gathering or a family celebration of any sort! It’s 5-10 minutes away from great restaurants, shopping and lots of outdoor activities, including Lake Glenville where we rented a pontoon boat for a couple of days. I could go on and on, but I highly recommend this home and incredibly attentive owner to anyone. Tim knows how to manage a high end rental of his home!!! He truly wants his guests to love this home as much as he does! He is a great communicator.
We’ll be back, our whole family can’t wait to sit on the magical back porch together! ♥
We had a fabulous time at this gorgeous and private property! The location is wonderful with lots nearby to explore. Spent amazing mornings and evenings on the huge screened porch listening to the waterfalls and trying to memorize the incredible views.
The house was amazing! We loved the layout for 4 adult couples and 3 small children. The kitchen has everything and the second refrigerator was awesome to have. The pool was chilly but gorgeous and perfect after a sauna!