[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36150000/36149000/36148978/46e23f0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36150000/36149000/36148978/fc674eb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36150000/36149000/36148978/43677733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36150000/36149000/36148978/b89e611c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36150000/36149000/36148978/2f15c6f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Cardinal's Nest, a cozy log cabin nestled along North Carolina's Cranberry Creek. With four bedrooms and plenty of activities like bike riding, river tubing, canoeing and horseback riding in the summer or ping pong tables and large flat screen HDTVs in the game room for winter fun. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Table tennis - 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 - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27139000/27138989/66b3fed5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Mountain Cabin on Seven Devils Banner Elk - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=27138989&PinnedHotelID=27138989&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71610000/71600900/71600864/c9191c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Running Waters Lodge - private log home with hot tub, game room, fire pit! 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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 395027 ## 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%7C36.16405%2C-81.95621&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z-AGaAehgkBsphlxgtwIZ6UI3QQ=) Elk Park, NC #### What's nearby - Lees-McRae College - 10 min drive - 9.8 km - Land of Oz - 16 min drive - 9.8 km - Beech Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 15.4 km - Hawksnest Tubing Park - 23 min drive - 16.2 km - Grandfather Mountain - 28 min drive - 26.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive - ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Elk River Pizza Station - ‬2 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬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. The Greene and Elk Statue are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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