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Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

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TV, fireplace, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Elk Park, NC
  • Popular LocationLand of Oz17 min drive
  • Popular LocationBeech Mountain Resort18 min drive
  • Popular LocationSugar Mountain Resort28 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)61 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

Looking for a Creekside cabin that is family friendly with just about every amenity you can think of? Well, your search is over now that you have found the Cardinal's Nest, one of our popular log cabin rentals right on North Carolina's Cranberry Creek! Be it summer fun with bike riding, river tubing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding or winter fun in the game room with a ping pong table, large flat screen HDTV, this home truly provides fun and enjoyment no matter the season. The Cardinal's Nest has four bedrooms, one with a King and two with extra-long full-size beds and the fourth bedroom has two twin size beds. Also, downstairs is a sleeper sofa (queen size). This cozy home will complete your one-of-a-kind mountain stay.

Cardinals Nest is located less than thirty minutes to Beech Mountain Ski, and Sugar Mountain ski resort and Hawksnest Tubing & Zipline are both fifteen minutes away. The Town of Banner Elk is just ten minutes up the road for world-class shopping and dining.

Sleeping Accommodations
Main Level: Bedroom with King
Upper Level: Two bedrooms, one with an XL Full and another with two Twins
Lower Level: Bedroom with an XL Full, Pull-out Queen Sofa

Additional Notes:
- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 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.
- Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. Property offers a wood burning fire-pit located down a steep walkway by the picnic table and river.
- The main roads are plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months.
- All linens and towels provided for your stay
-Dogs welcome $25/night per dog plus tax. Max of 4 dogs. Mature, well-trained dogs, only.
- Internet is currently Satellite-based with a monthly data cap. It's adequate for checking emails and general web browsing but should NOT be used for streaming, videos, or gaming activities. Depending on your phone carrier, your cell phone signal may or may not work in this location. Verizon is the best coverage here. If your wireless plan supports it you can use your phone's data 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 check out 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.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • 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

  • 1 unit
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

395027

About the area

Elk Park

Located in Elk Park, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 8 min drive
  • Banner Elk Winery - 13 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 17 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kaye's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mountain Glen Golf Club, Pisgah National Forest, and Lees-McRae College. Flat Top Brewing Company and Banner House Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view & lovely get away
We bought our 3 teen girls and their best friends on a holiday trip to ski & see snow. Many of them had never seen it. This house was perfect for what we needed. The teens only complaint was the wifi didn't work very well so they had to disconnect from the tv and phones more often. haha. They survived. The master bed was SUPER comfy! The house was beautiful and the location was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised
We went to the Cardinals Nest to get away from the Florida heat. We wanted fresh cool air, open windows and the sound of a babbling brook to relax to. What we got was a cabin with alot of religious overtones and completely inaccessible area of water that has signs for no fishing. Not sure where they want you to kayak or tube like they say in the description. The water is not for any of that. Then when you add the incredibly loud highway right at the base of the house, it was terrible. Non stop truckers, weekend cars squealing their tires, just continuous noise. So much so we couldn’t even enjoy the outside patio or rocking chairs or leave any windows open. We did bring this to the attention of the rental company ASAP and moved. It’s unfortunate that the rental company did not help us in getting a partial refund for false advertising and yet we used them to find our second property. The owners should be notified that they need to redo their listing to accurately describe the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
We woke up sweating in the middle of the night our first night there. Both thermostats were set to 71 but the temperature on the main floor was 80. Called the property managers about the issue at 9:30am the next morning. They were very kind, caring & attentive on the phone. Customer service person showed up at 4:59 that afternoon. Not an HVAC person. A customer service person. He was kind and caring and nice but he could only theorize about what the problem was and was not equipped to attempt to fix it. His parting words were "I hope it doesn't get hot again tonight." It was a very warm February so we opened doors / windows to cool the house off. Amazingly, doing so worked pretty well for the rest of our stay. We loved the property and felt very good about 95% of it. We would rate the property itself as very good. If we could be assured that future renters would not have the same HVAC issue we had, we would rate it even higher. Since future renters may make their decision based on our experience, we cannot. In summary - Beautiful home. Pretty well equipped. Kitchen needs more pots/pans/baking sheets/kitchen tools. Basement TV never worked. We couldn't even find the remote for it but it wasn't that big of a deal because we loved talking, hanging out & playing ping pong. Excellent gas grill. Comfortable furniture & beds. Well done bathrooms. Hard to figure out how to lock the doors but pretty easy once you see the small sticker on the edge of the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

SAVILLA s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin!
Overall it was very nice, hovering over a small creek making it a modern rustic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cardinal nest review
It was such a great experience with my family. Would definitely go again. The view was amazing and the areas as well. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akeshia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend with Friends
We loved our stay at Cardinals Nest. The house is beautiful and well maintained. Our party of 10 (five adults, and five kids ages 6-12) slept comfortably and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well-stocked with sufficient pots, pans, utensils, etc. for making meals for a large group. Easy access to Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Hawks Nest. We were lucky enough to be there when the area got a good foot of snow and it was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

tate s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
alright
This was sort of adequate for our stay. The kitchen was woefully under-equipped. We could hardly get through 1 meal with the number of forks provided. The number of seats at the able does not match of number of people who could stay in the house and 1 person had to use a stool. There were dust bunnies. The cold water handle does not work in the upstairs bathroom. The only fry pan's non-stick coating was really warn and scratched (not healthy/safe). I am sure I am forgetting things. The fireplace works nicely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brooke P.

Beautiful cabin
Beautiful cabin. We weren’t able to ask ahead of time for a later checkout so we asked in the allowed time and never got a response from the company. There were empty water bottles, tons of dust bunnies, and empty wine corks left on the floor. Could be cleaned by staff better, but overall a beautiful property with a good lay out, no neighbors literally on top of you, and the gas logs didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ben M., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and easily accessible
The property was in a beautiful and serene location as well as easy to locate and access. It was well taken care of and the communication was seamless. The house was spacious and accommodated our party of 7 adults and 2 children very well. There were only a few lackluster items in the kitchen such as missing coffee filters, dull knives, etc. This made our morning a bit challenging since we decided to cook breakfast in the house and we had to go grab coffee on the road. I am sure some of this was an oversight and not something that would dissuade us from staying here again. Overall, our group enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rustic Cabin Getaway with Modern Conveniences!
This is a wonderful cabin with plenty of space and modern conveniences! The area is peaceful and quiet and you will enjoy the babbling brook below. The cabin has 3 separate deck areas and a recreational space downstairs. You are just 10 minutes from Banner Elk where you can find restaurants and shopping. I definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to visit the Banner Elk/Sugar mountain area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021