Welcome to Needlepine Lodge, located in the gated Country Club Estates community. This beautiful log home offers easy access, a level driveway, and a peaceful setting in the heart of Sapphire Valley.

This spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home, plus a bonus bunk room, comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests. Conveniently located within Sapphire Valley Resort, you'll be within walking distance of many resort amenities, restaurants, and the Country Club.



Property Highlights

The inviting living room features exposed wood beams and a beautiful stone gas fireplace, creating the perfect gathering space after a day of exploring the mountains. The bright, well-equipped kitchen includes a breakfast table for four, while the adjacent dining room comfortably seats eight and expands to accommodate up to twelve guests.

Step outside to the back deck, where you'll find an outdoor dining table with an umbrella—perfect for enjoying meals surrounded by the beauty of the mountains.

The main level features the primary suite with a king bed and a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs are two additional guest suites, each offering a king bed beneath cathedral ceilings and a private en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Between the guest suites is a bonus bunk room featuring two bunk beds with twin mattresses on top and full-size mattresses below, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for children or additional guests.

This home is ideally located for guests who plan to enjoy the Sapphire Valley Resort amenities and is within walking distance of The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, The Library Kitchen & Bar, Slopeside Tavern, and Mica's Restaurant.



Bedrooms & Bathrooms

3 King Bedroom Suites, each with a private en-suite bathroom

Bonus Bunk Room with two bunk beds featuring twin upper bunks and full-size lower bunks (ideal for up to six children)

Square Footage: 2,538 sq. ft.

Maximum Occupancy: 12 Guests

Cleaning Fee: $300

Minimum Stay: 3 Nights





Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities:

Discover everything that makes Sapphire Valley such a special place. Surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery, sparkling lakes, and endless outdoor recreation, you'll find countless opportunities to relax, recharge, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Enjoy a wide variety of resort amenities, including:

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Fitness center

Two hot tubs, a dry sauna, and a wet sauna

Game room and miniature golf

Basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, and cornhole

Walking/running track and playground

Golf, tennis, and pickleball (additional fees apply—please contact the Community Center for current pricing and availability).

Don't miss a visit to beautiful Fairfield Lake, where you can rent kayaks and canoes, enjoy fishing, take a refreshing swim, or simply relax with a picnic while admiring the stunning views of Bald Rock.

Getting Your Amenity Cards

Amenity Passes are available for $5 per person, per day.



To receive your Amenity Cards, please visit the Sapphire Valley Community Center with:

A valid photo ID

The Guest List located in the Welcome Book

Only one member of your group needs to bring the Guest List to the Community Center. Once your party has been entered into the system, each guest may visit individually with a photo ID to receive their own Amenity Card.

Sapphire Valley Community Center

207 Sapphire Valley Road

Sapphire, NC 28774

Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone: 828-743-7663



Recreation Center- REC

Located just next door to the Community Center, the Recreation Center (REC) is home to the fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas. mini golf, and arcade. It also offers a variety of fitness classes, seasonal activities, and special events throughout the year.

Recreation Center (REC)

127 Cherokee Trail

Sapphire, NC 28774

Phone: 828-743-1171

Facility Hours

Fitness Center: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Indoor Pool: 8:00 AM – 8:45 PM

Outdoor Pool: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Class schedules, activities, and operating hours may vary. Please contact the Recreation Center directly for the most up-to-date information.

Please note: Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals is not affiliated with Sapphire Valley Resort. Resort amenities, hours, activities, fees, and policies are subject to change without notice.

For more information on the resort please visit: https://sapphirevalleyresort.com

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION:

Cancellation Policy

30 days or more before arrival: Receive a 100% refund of all prepaid amounts, less a $100 cancellation fee.

14–29 days before arrival: Receive a 50% refund of all prepaid amounts, less a $100 cancellation fee.

Less than 14 days before arrival: No refund will be issued unless the property is re-booked for the same dates and under the same rental terms, with no financial loss to the property owner. If the property is successfully re-booked under these conditions, a refund will be issued in accordance with the amount recovered, less the $100 cancellation fee.

Security Deposit:

A credit card pre-authorization of 10% of the reservation total is placed 1 day before arrival as a security deposit hold. The initial hold is automatically released 5 days after the pre-authorization is placed. If your reservation is still active when the initial hold is released, a new temporary pre-authorization may be placed on the day of departure to maintain the security deposit coverage.

The new security deposit hold will remain in place for 5 days after departure while the property is inspected. Once the inspection is completed and there are no damages or additional charges, the hold will be released.

Please note that you are not being charged twice. The first pre-authorization is released, and the second temporary hold replaces it to provide security deposit coverage through the inspection period.



Commercial Activities Prohibited

The following activities are strictly prohibited anywhere on the property:

Vehicle repairs or maintenance, including oil changes or mechanical work.

Washing construction equipment, machinery, trailers, or commercial vehicles.

Storage of construction materials, tools, scaffolding, machinery, or commercial equipment.

Operating a business from the property.

Performing any construction, landscaping, or trade-related work on the premises.

Parking

Parking is permitted only for standard passenger vehicles.

Commercial vehicles, work trailers, heavy-duty trucks, equipment trailers, or machinery may not be parked on the property without prior written approval.

No vehicle maintenance or servicing is permitted on the premises.

No Smoking Policy

This is a strictly non-smoking property.

Smoking of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, vaping, and marijuana, is not permitted anywhere inside the home. Evidence of smoking inside the property will result in a $500 fee and may also result in immediate eviction from the property without a refund.

No Pets  Policy

Pets are not permitted on the property unless specifically approved in writing prior to your stay. Unauthorized pets will result in a $500 fee and may also result in immediate eviction from the property without a refund.

Right to Refuse or Terminate Stay

The owners and property manager reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or terminate a reservation if guests violate these House Rules, exceed occupancy limits, use the property for unauthorized purposes, or engage in activities that may damage the property or disturb neighboring residents.

Thank you for helping us preserve Ma Ru Mar as a beautiful family vacation home for all future guests.

Payment Schedule: 50% due at time of booking. Remaining balance due 30 days before arrival.



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.