Title: Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=59676075&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade Vacation home in Blowing Rock with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59680000/59676100/59676075/1dccf767.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59680000/59676100/59676075/c96cab2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player - Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59680000/59676100/59676075/a2816446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59680000/59676100/59676075/e7d7df59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade (Blowing Rock)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59680000/59676100/59676075/a2a08585.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the High Country, SKYTOP RETREAT offers a luxurious getaway with 50-mile layered mountain views from nearly every room. Unwind by the fireplace, relax in the hot tub under starry skies, or enjoy quality time with loved ones on the open deck. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 104325 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## 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. ### Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade Your search for the ideal luxury home with incredible mountain views is over! Welcome to SKYTOP RETREAT, a spectacular home overlooking the Johns River Gorge and offering 50 mile layered mountain views from nearly every room! If you want to see the best views around you'll need to go off pavement. This home is accessed by a very steep gravel road. 4WD or AWD vehicles are absolutely required year-round, and during winter months chains may also be necessary. All guests going to Skytop Retreat must drive respectfully and slowly through the neighborhood. There is a garage with room for 2 cars, and room for 2 more cars to park outside. It is a shared driveway and the neighborhood has one-lane gravel roads. Please see more details below. As you enter the home, you'll move through the foyer into the dining room. This welcoming space features a table with seating for 10 people, so there's plenty of room for everyone to pull up a chair and break bread together. A few steps down from the dining room leads you into the great room with its soaring ceilings, stone gas log fireplace, TV, and glass double doors to the open deck. The kitchen is at the rear of the great room, and is a chef's dream with Viking brand stainless steel appliances, granite counters, huge island, custom cabinetry, warming drawer, and a variety of helpful small appliances including a food processor, blender, hand mixer, slow cooker, and a rice cooker. The pantry offers an built-in ice maker for your convenience, as well. Skytop Retreat features several options for those who want to have some fun, kick back, and relax. The lower level has a den area with comfortable couches arranged around a big screen TV, BluRay player and an XBox360, as well as a shuffleboard table and a multi-game arcade cabinet stocked with all the classics from the golden age of games. Of course, don't miss the ever-changing awe inspiring mountain views from your seat on the deck! During the winter months you can hear the sounds of flowing water and see a small waterfall to the left of the house, and those nimble enough to navigate can enjoy seeing it up close on the cleared pathway to it. And there's simply no better way to relax than a nice long soak under the stars in the hot tub on the side deck. There are four bedrooms as well as a private sleeping loft, giving Skytop Retreat a total of five sleeping areas. The main level offers a bedroom with a Queen bed, a fireplace, and an attached full bathroom with a shower. Upstairs you'll find the loft with a Queen bed, and down the hall is the luxurious master bedroom suite with a King bed and ensuite bathroom with champagne soaking tub and separate tiled shower. Downstairs on the lower level are two more bedroom suites. One offers a King bed and the second offers a Queen bed, and both bathrooms have a tub/shower in them. There's even a full-sized folding portable crib with mattress stored in an upstairs closet, along with a booster set, perfect for the littlest guest to use. Skytop Retreat invites you and your loved ones to relax and renew your souls in this special slice of the mountains. No matter what you do here in the High Country, you'll love coming home to Skytop Retreat! IMPORTANT NOTES: \- This home is accessed by a very steep gravel road. 4WD or AWD vehicles with good tires are absolutely required year-round, and during winter months chains will also be necessary during inclement weather. \- There is a garage with room for 2 cars, and room for 2 more cars to park outside. A max of 4 cars may be parked in and at the property. ABSOLUTELY NO MORE THAN 2 CARS MAY PARK OUTSIDE THE HOUSE AT ANY TIME. It is a shared driveway, so please do not block the neighbor's access. The road to the house is one-lane, and cars may not park anywhere along the road. Guests are expected to be respectful of area residents when driving and walking in the neighborhood. \- This home is pet friendly! We accept 2 mature well-trained dogs per stay. Pet rent is $25+tax per pet per night. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. \- Internet is Starlink; users typically experience download speeds between 25 and 220 Mbps, with a majority of users experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. Upload speeds are typically between 5 and 20 Mbps. Latency ranges between 25 and 60 ms. These speeds make Starlink suitable for streaming, video calls, online gaming, and other typical household internet use. \-Depending on your carrier, your cell phone may or may not work in this location. Verizon is the best coverage here, and if your plan supports it, you can use your phone as a hotspot. \- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided. \- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am \- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent. \- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. \- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. \- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook. \- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable. CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 30+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 15-29 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of he deposit. Bookings canceled within 14 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals NCREC License Number: 29198 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Mountain biking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 4,325 square feet ## Similar properties ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42220000/42217500/42217433/91488b5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Horizon's Edge - Stunning Mountain Luxury home with hot tub and only 10 minutes to downtown Boone! 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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 452159 ## About the area Located in Blowing Rock, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sugar Mountain Resort and Hawksnest Tubing Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Kidd Brewer Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Blowing Rock travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Blowing-Rock.dx10740) [View more Vacation homes in Blowing Rock](https://www.expedia.ca/Blowing-Rock-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10740-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%7C36.09142%2C-81.78091&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9arkK_5TFLXpFpIdW52Yi2bGvDY=) Blowing Rock, NC ### What's nearby - ![Grandfather Mountain State Park is a great place to explore and hike. There are a variety of different hikes available and you can also drive almost to the top of the mountain. You can see from this photo why this mountain range is called the #Blue Ridge Mountains! Absolutely gorgeous! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162851/9ad0daa9-e5cc-47e5-9b4e-28750c73cb8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Grandfather Mountain State Park 14 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Took a day trip up to Blowing rock overcast and cloudy day then suddenly the sun broke through and able to capture this picture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10740/1b4849ad-7970-487f-ae46-a2bff816340b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Blowing Rock 19 min drive \- 24.7 km - ![A horizontal, landscape orientation of a train making a big turn through the mountains and rural countryside of North Carolina.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172371/c2b6eaa8-caaa-41e7-8919-83c2ff20aad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Tweetsie Railroad 20 min drive \- 25.7 km - Appalachian Ski Mtn. 16 min drive \- 24.0 km - Sugar Mountain Resort 17 min drive \- 22.3 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 90 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 18 min drive - Puerto Nuevo 21 min drive - Mountain Grounds Coffee and Tea Co 16 min drive - The Pedalin' Pig-Banner Elk 18 min drive - Bella's Neighborhood Italian Restaurant 20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade? ### What time is check-out at Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade? ### Where is Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Skytop Retreat - Spectacular 50 mile Views! Pet friendly, hot tub, arcade Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### karen k. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in Clean, beautiful view. We found it in the dark but it wasn’t terribly easy. One of the final turns had an inaccurate road sign. I rented a 4 wheel drive jeep, although a plain ‘ol hybrid Honda SUV navigated the gravel road/driveway just fine albeit no rain or snow hindering our journey. Our plane was late so arriving past 10:30 wasted the check in day…adding insult to injury, the code BlueRidge gave us didn’t work…we stood outside well over half an hour on phone with Emergency Contact trying to access the house. Not fun late at night and frustrating given Blue Ridge’s strict rules & policies applied to guests…and yet they can screw up like that while collecting full fair. Luckily no bears were running around while 8 young and older women are all standing around in the dark waiting on a code that worked. ![Sunrise](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/160faa8c-59f7-4b67-ba3a-860851b3c50e-1758029483781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### karen k. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert C. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### VERY Nice, With Exceptions Skytop Retreat is a beautiful home with amazing views. And I would perhaps return. However, some caveats that future renters should know: As the listing says, bring a 4-wheel drive vehicle, with substantial well maintained tires, no low profile fancy wheels. Our door code did not work, really no big deal if the property management company would actually answer the phone - this one kind of put everyone in a sour mood since we were a two party separated arrival. Of note, the house, while overall fairly clean, could use a thorough dusting - many surfaces had dust and many dust bunnies were seen - as well as previous renter’s hair. Bring your own blankets, not every bedroom had one. Contrary to the description, the internet service was provided through Starlink - which was great. The fireplace in the main floor bedroom did not function. And lastly, at some point an unknown person entered the locked garage and removed the garbage from the cans. While we did appreciate the fact that garbage was removed, we ABSOLUTELY DID NOT appreciate having an unknown person - without our knowledge - enter what we thought was a secure space with our vehicles and personal belongings. That’s how bad things happen folks - a knock at the door or a call should be mandatory before anyone ever enters a property. Aside from that, future renters, enjoy your time at Skytop Retreat. It is overall pleasant and very nice. ##### Robert C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### frank m. Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BR vacay The house was extremely well equipped, especially the kitchen. The views from the minute you walk in are spectacular... The house was lovely. My family and I had a wonderful time. Thank you very much for providing such an incredible piece of property... ##### frank m. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S., Myrtle Beach, SC Jan 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderful! We had a great visit in this gorgeous house! the views are amazing ##### Heather S. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### John B., Apex, NC Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Skytop Retreat… amazing views Fantastic property with unparalleled views. We had a very relaxing vacation. The property is close to Blowing Rock, but also at the gateway to Linville. We loved it. ##### John B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth W. Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SkyTop Retreat Amazing home, incomparable views, don't risk not having a 4WD. We will miss this home! ##### Seth W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J.D. S. Mar 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing house with amazing views! Probably one of the most well appointed homes we’ve rented. Tough side road on the way to the house but 100% worth it. Rental company was efficient and great to work with. Highly recommend. ##### J.D. S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura D., Spartanburg , SC Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breathtaking Views The property exceeded our expectations and the pictures do not do it justice. The views from every room were stunning. The house was exceptionally clean and stocked with anything you need. Four wheel drive is definitely a bonus since the road to the house is not paved. We will most certainly stay here again. ##### Laura D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna R. Nov 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay in Blowing Rock We had an excellent time at this property. It was gorgeous, spacious, super clean, cozy, and incredibly well appointed. Since we were traveling with a 2 year old, we’d hoped to do a fair amount of cooking in the home and we were beyond thrilled to see how well appointed the kitchen was - truly everything we needed was there! The views are breathtaking and the house is so comfortable and inviting. It is a little far out and kind of tough to get to (4wd is definitely a plus, the roads in the neighborhood are STEEP) but 20 min outside of BR and Linville made getting out and doing things fairly easy. We’d absolutely stay here again! ##### Anna R. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim L. Jan 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Travel Crew Winter Vacay This property was absolutely beautiful!! The pictures do not do it justice. The views from every room were incredible. The place was super clean and the kitchen had every kind of pot or pan or gadget you needed to cook pretty much anything. We would highly recommend this place if you have a large family. We were 5 couples and each couple had their own bedroom space and their own bathroom. The fireplaces were great and the heat worked very well! The house is also stocked with plenty of games even an arcade game. We had a great time in this house and we will definitely be back! Remember to make sure you have 4 wheel drive if you visit in winter. It was snowing quite a bit while we were there and we were glad we had the 4 wheel drive. ##### Kim L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie B. Oct 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Transformational Stay The Skytop lodge is truly a magical place. I stayed there with 5 other women as part of a retail trading women's retreat and cannot even begin to explain the transformation that occurred. When you walk into the home you are greeted with a view that will literally take your breath away. The pictures just simply do not serve it justice. The house is perfectly equipped to host a gathering or retreat or family reunion. And there was a bonus trail close to the property that leads you down to 2 small waterfalls. That was such a nice surprise. The drive down into the property is a bit bumpy - and I understand the need for all wheel drive. Getting down is no problem, but you certainly need that AWD to kick in on the way up. The best part of the stay was the magical sunrises in the morning. I am sure this is in the description of the property, and I must have overlooked it. But to experience the sunrise over the blue ridge mountains, with the trickle of the stream in the background, the occasional bird song while sipping your coffee is just one of wonder. There were minor hiccups - ice maker did not work and the downstairs fireplace was not working during our stay. But the management company let us know and had a bag of ice for us. And we spent most our time on the main floor anyway, and that fireplace was wonderful. And the place is perfectly appointed and very clean. Needless to say, I will be back. ##### Angie B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky B. May 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place - Little Slice of Heaven the house was beautiful and comfortable and the views can not be put in words.. just have to be there. ##### Becky B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian W. Jan 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Ski weekend Good experience overall. Distances to ski slopes on listing are not accurate. Actually 50 minutes to Beech. ##### Brian W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert B. Dec 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! As advertised. Clean. Beautiful. ##### Robert B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel O. Sep 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Million Dollar View Trying not to repeat the other reviewers, the views out of every room in this house are spectacular. It really is four bedrooms BUT each with its own bath which is what makes it! The kitchen is well equipped, the house was immaculate and well cared for, relatively new build! The warning of having an AWD or 4WD vehicle is understandable but none of us had any problem with our front wheel drive vehicles. You are going DOWN to the house rather than up! There is a GREAT hiking trail right close by. We will be rebooking for next year. A great find and at a very reasonable price! ##### Daniel O. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori S. Mar 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Husband 60 Bday Family met from different locations everything went so well the place was wonderfully equipped very clean and comfortable amazing views perfect for 10 people!! Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends!! Thanks for everything!! Lori ##### Lori S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora R. Feb 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend retreat We had a lovely long weekend. Kitchen is well stocked. The kids loved the game room. Beautiful views. ##### Lora R. 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