Title: Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views Cottage in Banner Elk with kitchen and balcony ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23319900/23319834/dd343da2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23319900/23319834/7cf57ce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23319900/23319834/b79ada84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23319900/23319834/f24f509c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23320000/23319900/23319834/45fddba7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Spice Ridge Retreat, a luxurious mountain cottage nestled between Boone and Banner Elk. Enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning stove in the great room, or unwind on the screened-in porch with comfy furniture and big view windows. With its own stone-lined fire pit, heated tile floors in the master bathroom, and reclaimed wood accents throughout this home offers an inviting retreat amidst nature. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72119 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views Welcome to Spice Ridge Retreat! Come and stay in this gorgeous upscale contemporary mountain cottage located close to Grandfather Mountain, between Boone and Banner Elk. Both Boone and Banner Elk are less than ten (10) miles away. Blowing Rock is less than twelve (12) miles away. The village of Valle Crucis, which boasts a beautiful community park, the original Mast General Store, the Watauga River, great shopping, restaurants, and more, is also less than ten (10) miles away. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is seven (7) miles from Spice Ridge Retreat and offers snow skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more. Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain are about fifteen (15) miles distant, in different directions, and offer skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, and sledding. Hawksnest Snowtubing and Ziplines is right across HWY 105 on Seven Devils, a short six (6) mile drive. Grandfather Mountain is only a few miles away, depending on which way you go and what you want to do when you arrive. The Profile Trail offers incredible hiking. There is an animal sanctuary where you can see examples of local NC mountain wildlife, and of course, everyone must see the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge! Tweetsie Railroad and neighboring High Gravity Adventures are fun for children and young adults of all ages! They are approximately fifteen (15) miles away. The Watauga River is less than two (2) miles from Spice Ridge Retreat, just at the foot of Spice Mountain, and offers fingers of creeks and fishing holes for miles and miles in either direction. We also have both the New River and the Elk River, both within about fifteen (15) minutes, and Lake Watauga, which is less than thirty (30) miles. Linville Falls and Linville Caverns are two regional outdoor attractions and are within twenty (20) miles. Spice Ridge Retreat sits exactly equidistant to Appalachian State University and Lees McRae College, a ten (10) mile drive to each. This location is ideal for homecoming visits, home sporting games, graduation, orientation, and for visiting alumni or coming up to spend time with your loved ones attending school at either of these fine institutions. In the home, you will find furniture and finishes befitting the most discerning guest. This home gives its guests a luxury experience without the luxury cost. The kitchen is impressive with a central island with bar stool seating under a coffered ceiling made of reclaimed wood, custom-reclaimed barn-wood shelving and cabinets, hammered copper accents above the gas cooktop, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and more. The kitchen is open to the great room with comfy furniture centered around the wood-burning wood stove. Past the great room furniture is the dining area with a gorgeous cedar live-edge banquet-style dining table with bench seating and a custom-rustic bar that matches the custom rustic chandelier, all situated in front of big view windows. Dine eight (8) comfortably at the dining table, plus two (2) more at the kitchen island. Adjacent to the great room and dining area is a cozy screened-in porch with comfy furniture which looks out at mountain views. There is a stainless gas grill on a small side stoop off of the screened porch. On the main level is a queen bedroom with mountain views, a bunk bedroom with a full bottom bed, a perpendicular twin top bed with a built-in ladder, and a desk and chair. The central custom full bathroom boasts timeless character, featuring a free-standing footed soaking tub with a handheld shower wand, wood floors, beadboard wainscot, and a reclaimed beam vanity with a large rectangular ceramic vessel sink. Upstairs at the top of the steps is a comfortable loft with a concave leather sofa, chaise lounge chair, and an armchair, all situated in front of large HD Smart TV atop a reclaimed Lineberry cart. The carpeted floor in the loft makes for comfy feet and helps to absorb sound. Beside the loft is the master bedroom suite with a queen bed, an HDTV, and a private ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has heated tile floors, a step-in tiled shower with a frameless glass door, a marble top makeup counter with a tufted chair, and a marble countertop with an under-mount sink. The grounds feature a stone-lined, wood-burning fire pit with outdoor seating situated to enjoy the mountain view. A large, hand-hewn log meditation bench also faces the views. There is a level gravel parking area with room for up to four vehicles and rolling wooded grounds that are fun and safe for children to play and explore! The neighborhood is gated and private. The cottage is full of special custom touches. Reclaimed wood accents throughout, hammered copper accents, custom rustic branch designs, custom light fixtures, and so much more, much of which cannot be fully appreciated and experienced in the photos and virtual tour alone. Central heating and air conditioning, WiFi internet, and HD Smart TVs with digital programming are more comforts that make Spice Ridge Retreat a fun, convenient place to enjoy your mountain vacation. Two dogs, 35 pounds or under, are welcome with your reservation. Applicable fees will apply. Book your dates now to experience the High Country while staying in Spice Ridge Retreat. \- This property is pet friendly! Please Note: Per POA restrictions, absolutely no firearms can be discharged on or near premises. Thank you for your cooperation. \*Neighborhood requires that renters have tire chains, regardless of road conditions at the time of arrival. Drivers should expect one lane only on gravel roads. Even the slightest ice or snow makes these roads treacherous. Add must be at least 25 years of age to book. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,119 square feet ## Similar properties ![Signature Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91070000/91067300/91067257/758ed650.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Heritage Hill Cabins Banner Elk - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=91067257&PinnedHotelID=91067257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22670000/22665200/22665173/fb9907e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grandfather Getaway: Cozy charm in the NC mountains. 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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 Luxury Mountain Views Wood Stove Fire Pit Upscale Kitchen Skiing 307511 ## About the area ![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%7C36.13119%2C-81.79011&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qP4aQ-vN_vlcYswPHHbK5ZhHe2c=) Banner Elk, NC #### What's nearby - Grandfather Mountain State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km - Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 6 min drive - 3.0 km - Julian Price Park - 12 min drive - 6.7 km - Sugar Mountain Resort - 15 min drive - 12.7 km - Grandfather Mountain - 28 min drive - 24.6 km #### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬20 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬14 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Watauga River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Grandfather Trout Farm is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 61 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paola V. Mar 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family time Love the property. Great family time and great location. ##### Paola V. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel W. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An absolute perfect getaway This property is amazing with beautiful views. My family and myself throughly enjoyed our stay. Such a unique cabin with awesome woodsmans-ship throughout the entire home. Will most definitely be back. ##### Daniel W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill A. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NC Mountains Great spot to relax. House was clean and very comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year ##### Bill A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. Mar 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family spring break Absolutely perfect!! Couldn't have asked for a better location. The cabin had everything that we needed and then some. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Amanda C. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin for a long stay! The cabin is great and just as described and written about in previous reviews. Was closing to giving it 4 star review as it is odd for having a queen bed in the main bedroom (when the rest of the house was build for very tall people) and no shower downstairs for the two other rooms, but overall enough to keep at 5 stars. Just be aware of both before renting, but worth the stay. Will come back for sure though. ##### Eric S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fredrick B. Jun 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation success story Well equipped nice property. Great view! Screened patio to enjoy morning coffee. Don’t miss Grandfather Mountain winery. Nice to have air conditioning and washer dryer on property. One standup shower was plenty for the family. Located close to Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bdb06890-df8a-4e03-9413-6dbef5bf8116-1751065394476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7c4c30c6-67c3-49ae-845f-369ae4a26793-1751065400282.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/275fe8f2-7668-429c-93ad-29e644a776b1-1751065406666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1afe4ba1-71c4-42ff-a457-e583d82e5de8-1751065409295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Fredrick B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pam C. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfectly Relaxing Views We had a perfect week of vacation at this well-equipped home. The gorgeous home, perched on the side of the mountain with stunning views, was just what we needed for our family, my son's best friends, and our dog. I grew up visiting this area multiple times a year, and the location of the home is ideally situated between Banner Elk, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Boone. We had everything we needed in the kitchen, my 18yo son said every relaxing surface was meant for sleeping and napping with all the cozy throws! With three active hiking, fishing teenagers I was delighted to have the mudroom for all their gear! The cabin is very secluded with only one other cabin close enough to see, and very few cars passing by, you will feel like you have the mountain to yourself! I found it very hard to leave the screened porch and magical bird song. I can't wait to come back and stay again in a different season. ![Sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d7d26687-8072-4b3b-9600-0f61e1d05972-1750711638708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sunrise](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b61bb855-db27-453b-adf9-4cc268b16d02-1750711638893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Front yard magic](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dff55b7f-3299-46de-acf3-7b1506a971b2-1750711639653.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View from the master bedroom.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/53d38198-86b3-4081-9d11-659a09b1f586-1750711640092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Pam C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie B. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation weekend Our family stayed for graduation weekend. We enjoyed the gorgeous Mountain View’s and the lovely house. The house was accessible to my 86 year old father in law, who had a room and bathroom on ground level. ##### Laurie B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph M. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Banner Elk We rented this property on just pictures alone. The cabin is beautiful and spacious. The drive up the mountain… the drive up is the best. I would stay here again and again. ##### Joseph M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan K. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Everything as advertised, wonderful house! ##### Jonathan K. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren K. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway! The home itself was cozy and perfectly designed for entertaining. Incredible views from each room and the location was great! ##### Lauren K. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cathie T. Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Ample linens for the 4 of us. The loft had great board game, books and videos to watch. It took us a bit to figure out on the gate for the gated community you need to push # before the entrance code got the gate to open. I would have given a 5 over all except at checkout. We had unexpected car issues/break down the Sunday afternoon before Monday AM check out. I requested a late check out, 1-2 hours to get a ride and arrange rental. I was offered till 2p BUT an added $75 fee. Thankfully the local people in Banner Elk and great Uber driver helped out so we could check out by 10a. I thought the added fee was excessive when I paid a lot in added fees already on this rental. ##### Cathie T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly V. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home with a beautiful view We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful views. The house has a lovely cabin interior with the rustic wood and stone accents. The three bedrooms worked well for us and our 2 teenagers. The kids liked hanging out in the loft while I stayed out on the screened in porch to look out at the mountains. We would stay here again, but only in summer as our vehicle does not have 4 wheel drive or snow chains. The only "want to have" would be in the master bedroom, but this is only a want. The bedroom is big enough for a king bed, and as a luxury rental, hopefully at some point, a king bed could be added instead of the queen. The other thing was there are not blinds on the four master bedroom windows next to the bed that face the East. So in the summer, the sun comes directly in the windows at 6:15 a.m., which is not ideal for me on vacation. But the house is great and we would definitely stay here again. ##### Kelly V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house, great location Screened porch and view was enjoyable. Upstairs shower is terrific (plenty of water pressure and not a low-flow fixture), like the gated neighborhood, close proximity to everything you could possibly need or want to do, and it’s a quiet area. Probably won’t go back but worth a stay once. ##### Chris S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bobbi S. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy Home Away This place was perfect for our family ski weekend. Close to Sugar Mountain but just off the beaten path away from the traffic. Wonderful area with beautiful views. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Bobbi S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christiane F. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Long Weekend in the Mountains! This is our second year staying here and it's been a perfect weekend getaway for our family on each visit! Centrally located between Blowing Rock and Banner Elk with very close proximity to Grandfather Mountain, which makes getting around super easy. Awesome for a weekend of hiking, Grandfather winery, Tweetsie, etc. The house is cozy, clean and perfect for a family with kids. We have only 2 children but certainly could have fit a few additional children with us! Our kids are asking when we can go back! ##### Christiane F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne C., Charlotte, USA Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House & Relaxing Location We enjoyed our time at the Spice Ridge. The house was everything that was promised including a wonderful porch made for relaxing with family. The house is well maintained with comfortable furniture, great dining area to seat the group (perfect for game night), well stocked kitchen and clean!!! We brought our pups and they loved the yard! it's a private community with a gated entrance. Houses are spaced and this house has a view to the valley below. It added to the ambiance of the porch. Perfect to escape with family from the city. Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful retreat. ##### Joanne C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christiane F. Oct 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Mountain Weekend! Our family had a great fall mountain weekend at this house! It is a very well maintained, cozy house and we loved our stay. Nicely located between Blowing Rock and Banner Elk (we spent time in both places over the weekend) and just down the road from Grandfather Winery! We would totally come back!! ##### Christiane F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana K., Pawleys Island, SC Aug 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous View/Quiet Too Lovely property with well stocked kitchen regarding dishes and small appliances. Keurig coffee maker, electric griddle and blender. Griddle was great for steak prep when it was raining - outdoor grill available, but not under cover. Loved our time on the screened porch which provides wonderful northern mountain views. Just the 2 of us, and we loved the upstairs master suite, adjoining bath and loft area. Main floor bedrooms just as pictured - great for additional family members, however no main floor shower. Soaking tub is small - more for children tub baths. Close to Boone, GF Mtn Winery and Greenway Trail for hiking. Mgt company very responsive to housekeeping issues. Looking forward to a return visit to this lovely, quiet home with beautiful views! We loved: Porch/views, well appointed kitchen, master bathroom w seated vanity area, cozy upper loft for relaxing, books/games/dvd selection for rainy days. Wish list: Closet access in MBR or loft area to place hang up clothing (currently only drawers available/ closets are locked for owners), current combo washer/dryer unit takes over 2 hrs each cycle - a stack unit may be more efficient. A king bed in the MBR would be grand and might possibly boost rental for those desiring at least 1 king bed. Current queen bed is very comfortable and certainly met our needs. ##### Dana K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misty R. Aug 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection We had a great week. The house was as described. The property was beautiful. Just what we were looking for. Great location, convenient to Boone, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, grocery stores and restaurants but it felt a million miles away…exactly what my family needed to recharge! ##### Misty R. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen P. Aug 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Vacation We so enjoyed our stay at ##### Helen P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reah J. Jan 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 40th Birthday Getaway I have always wanted to try snow tubing and skiing. Wanted a place kind of near town and other attractions. This local is perfect! Anything you want to go sight-see is only 10 to 15 minutes away. My 7 member adult party fit well on the property. It's jaw dropping, gorgeous and private. I shared the bathroom with 4 grown men. My only regret is no shower downstairs, but we easily accommodated, which means I enjoyed the soak in the tub after night skiing! Will definitely rent this property again and hopefully a winter storm will not rush us out on our last morning. ##### Reah J. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia C. C., Beattyville Kentucky usa Dec 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spice bottom retreat The cabin was stocked to the max. The view was spectacular. The cleanest place we have ever stayed, when we have rented cabins. Only a couple of things to know: The owners must be very tall, everything the island, stove, bathroom sinks, very tall. The mattress in the upstairs bed sinks in the middle so 2 people roll together. The bathroom door in upstairs bath is a barn door that is too small so no privacy. But overall a great place. We are making plans for the spring! ##### Patricia C. C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. Nov 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Majestic Mountain Getaway Our stay was nothing short of amazing. Just minutes away from Grandfather Mountain Winery, The Parkway, Downtown Blowing Rock, and multiple grocery stores. It really doesn’t get any better than this. Nestled up on a mountain side, this gated home exceeded every expectation we had. The home itself was fully equipped with everything from kitchen supplies to board games. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly C. Nov 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Getaway Cabin I loved the view from the cabin and it was so convenient to be close to so many different places (Boone and Grandfather Mountain especially). The cabin was easy to get to, clean, and the fully equipped kitchen was great for cooking family meals. We were definitely sad to leave. ##### Kimberly C. 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