Title: Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=54171435&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! Family-friendly cabin in Vilas with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! ![Smart TV, fireplace - Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! (Vilas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54171500/54171435/4fb6a938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! (Vilas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54171500/54171435/8fa95cc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! (Vilas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54171500/54171435/17aa7ca3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! (Vilas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54171500/54171435/34a7eacf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! (Vilas)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54171500/54171435/19ef68d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the rustic charm of Lions Den, a mountain retreat nestled in the heart of Boone. Unwind on the wraparound porch, taking in picturesque views or relax in the hot tub and sun room. Enjoy quality time with family and friends over games of pool or darts, followed by s'mores at the fire pit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! Escape with your family to a luxury cabin tucked into the beautiful mountains of the High Country! Lions Den has every comfort you'll need to enjoy your mountain retreat. The interior reflects true cabin style with flairs of rustic charm throughout. Our cabin is only minutes from the heart of Boone, Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis, Grandfather Mountain, and multiple ski resorts. Enjoy a prime location and access to all the High Country has to offer in a beautiful cabin home at Lions Den! Welcome! We're sure you're eager to getaway to a place where you can kick back and relax. We want to invite you to Lions Den and ensure you that we've taken every precaution to provide a safe visit for you. We offer contactless check in via our keyless access system. Our Cabin is professionally deep cleaned between each visit. We bleach all linens and clean all exterior surfaces between visits as well. We are excited for your stay and we are happy to help with any questions you have about the sanitization of our cabin. Thank you! Lions Den features everything you need for the perfect mountain escape! A wraparound porch welcomes you and invites you to spend time together taking in the picturesque mountain views. Ready to relax? Perhaps you'd enjoy a dip in the hot tub or a good book in the sun room. Game time? Take your turn at a game of pool or darts while watching the big game. S'mores? Don't miss the fire pit! Lions Den is located on a well cared for road and has a driveway with plenty of parking space. We've worked hard to provide all of the conveniences to make your stay stress free, including: on-site laundry, iron, pack and play, high chair, coffee maker, coffee/tea, linens, high speed internet, cable TV and more! The cabin includes three bedrooms: a third floor master (with king bed) and two first floor bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds). The property also includes a third floor loft with a sofa bed and a lower level bunk bed (one bed is a twin, one bed is a double) in a separate sleeping space off of the basement. There are three full bathrooms, one on each floor with each including a bath/shower. Please note: standard booking price includes up to 7 guests. For guests 8-10 there is a $40 fee per guest per night. You'll love the convenience to everything High Country from Lions Den! A few highlights: Sites: \-10 minutes to Historic Boone (https://www.exploreboone.com/) \-20 minutes to Blowing Rock (https://blowingrock.com/) \-10 minutes to Appalachian State University (https://www.appstate.edu/) Ski: \-20 minutes to Sugar Mountain (http://www.skisugar.com/) \-35 minutes to Beech Mountain (https://www.beechmountainresort.com/) Water: \-35 minutes to Watauga Lake Family Activities: \-15 minutes to Tweetsie Railroad (https://tweetsie.com/) \-10 minutes to Valley Crucis Community Park (https://vallecrucispark.org/) \-13 minutes to The Children’s Playhouse (https://goplayhouse.org/) \-15 minutes to Mystery Hill (https://mysteryhill.com/) \-5 minutes to Fun ‘N Wheels (https://www.facebook.com/FunNWheels/) \-15 minutes to High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park (https://www.highgravityadventures.com/) Grocery Stores: 6 minutes to Ingles: 2575 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607 12 minutes to Publix: 1620 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 12 minutes to Harris Teeter: 240 Shadowline Dr, Boone, NC 28607 Plus SO MANY great spots to hike, fish and take in the mountain views! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming 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: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21630000/21622500/21622444/14d5bde5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Creek Lodge - Creek side Valle Crucis cabin with Hot Tub Minutes to Boone! 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Failure to comply will result in immediate cancellation of reservation, without refund, and forfeit of deposit. \-The area has a 10pm noise ordinance. Failure to comply may result in cancellation of reservation, without refund, at owner's discretion. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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 Lions Den High Mountain Escape Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! Cabin Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! Vilas Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! Cabin Vilas ## About the area Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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 Grandfather Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Tweetsie Railroad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Vilas travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Vilas.dx500725) [View more Cabin rentals in Vilas](https://www.expedia.ca/Vilas-Cabins.d500725-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.204426,-81.74205&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%60_%7CExf%7CqN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40QBS%40QBSBQ%40SBQBQDSBQDSBQDQDQDODSDQDOFQFQDOFQFOFOHQFMFQHMHOFOHOHMHMHOJMHMJMHMJKJMJKJMHKLKJKJKLIJKLIJILKLGLKLGJILGLGNGLGLGLENELENGLELENCNELANENCLCNANCNANALAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDLBNBLBNDLDNFLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLFJHLFLJLFLJJHLHJJLHJJJJLJHJJLJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHNHLHNHLFNHNHLFPFLHPFNFNFPDNFPDPFNDPDRDNDPDPBPDRBPDRBP%40PBRBPBR%40P%40RBP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAR%3FPARARCPARAPCRCPCRAPCPEPCRERCPEPEPENEREPGNEPGPENGNGPGNIPGLGPILINGNILINILINKLILKLILKJKLKJKJILMJKJKJMHKJMHKHMJMFMHMHKHMDOHMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOFMBOBMBODOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOEMAOEOCMGMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMIMEKIMIMIMGMKKIMIKKMIKKKKMKIMKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIOIMIMIOGOIOIMGQGMIQGOGQGOEOGQGQEOEQESEOEQEQCQESCSEQCQCQASCQCSAQCSAQASAS%3FQASAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tEGoqOPk70ZghxX32f6zgDokf6k=) Vilas, NC ### What's nearby - ![They give you a big ol' bucket of rocks and let you sift through to find your own gems! Doesn't look like much at first, but once you sift it through water the striking colors stand out amongst the gravel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657220/cec9b034-8fb5-42a4-80b1-1448ef37c563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Foggy Mountain Gem Mine 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172349/e740d392-995c-4e99-89c0-943b429dfc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Appalachian State University 9 min drive \- 7.1 km - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. #landofoz #Adventure #yellowbrickroad #amusementpark #northcarolina #LocalSecrets #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183740/11af6ee6-5286-4cd7-a3a9-c27734c9bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beech Mountain Resort 23 min drive \- 21.7 km - Watauga River 2 min drive \- 1.7 km - Sugar Mountain Resort 21 min drive \- 19.6 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 97 min drive ### Restaurants - Appalachia Cookie Company 6 min drive - South End Brewing - Boone 9 min drive - Lost Province Brewing Company 9 min drive - Circle K 5 min drive - Rivers Street Ale House 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!? ### What time is check-out at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!? ### Where is Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! 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 30 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley W. Dec 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip 2024 Our stay was amazing! The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Gorgeous 360 degree views from the cabin. We will definitely be back. The cabin is very centrally located to everything. ##### Ashley W. Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick H. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin right outside of Boone! This cabin was perfect for our family. Plenty of room with 3 stories, hot tub, and pool table! Great location being only 10 minutes from downtown Boone. Cabin was in great condition. 10/10\. Highly recommend. ##### Patrick H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gay O. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our trip to NC We arrived for a nephew's wedding. The cabin was easy to access and was immaculate. There was so much space to hang out in - both inside and outside. We all enjoyed the hot tub and sitting on the porch to enjoy the views. It was really a wonderful weekend. Thank you! ##### Gay O. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff C. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay at Beautiful Cabin We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at this cabin! From the moment we arrived, it felt like a true escape from the everyday. The cabin was beautifully maintained and spotless, with thoughtful touches throughout that made it feel cozy and welcoming. The location was perfect—secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet, but close enough to local attractions for some quick trips out. The views were breathtaking, especially from the deck, where we enjoyed morning coffee and sunset dinners. The living room had comfortable seating with a selection of games and books. We also loved the hot tub, which was such a relaxing way to end the day. The hosts were incredibly responsive and provided clear instructions, so we felt completely at ease. This cabin was a perfect getaway, and we’re already planning our next stay. Highly recommend! ##### Jeff C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve C. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay in Vilas Clean spacious cabin with plenty of room for a large group. We booked for just my wife and I but could have easily housed 8 more. 3 full spacious baths and 3 good size bedrooms plus a loft. Close to blowing rock, Boone, Banner Elk and Grandfather mountain as well as several restaurants and shopping. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to cook and serve for a small army. We enjoyed the hot tub and a drink by the fire pit. Large covered porch was nice to sit out and enjoy the cool night air and the enclosed sunroom off one of the bedrooms was perfect for enjoying morning coffee. Overall wonderful stay and will recommend to friends. ##### Steve C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Cassidy S. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving vacation House is very centrally located , easy to get to town and blowing rock and all top destinations in area yet it was very private . Sun room and decks are wonderful as is fire pit for smores and family time . Spa is a 2 person which I did not see this detail on description Well stocked , few issues but owner took care of quickly. Living room furniture couches are a bit uncomfortable just worn but rockers were comfy Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and bathrooms very clean well kept . All and all we had a great family vacation here and would recommend it and the owners Are wonderful!!! ##### Cassidy S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gerald H., Shreveport Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to beat the heat!! Dan, We have enjoyed a remarkable month at your Lions Den. The location is perfect for all activities in the area and everything worked well in the house. We enjoyed day trips to Linville Falls and Linville Caverns. A drive down the parkway to Cascade falls was beautiful. We enjoyed morning walks at Valle Cruces Community Center and fishing for trout in the Watauga river. Only caught small ones so We went to Grandfather Mountain trout pond to catch our supper. Your gas grill was very convenient and used often. We enjoyed eating at your outdoor table. Morning coffee on your front porch was a ritual as well as evenings spent talking and watching fireflies. The only bad thing is having to leave tomorrow. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home for the month of August. Future guests should me mindful of parking directly under the pine tree. The tree was dripping some sap on the car. I was able to remove it with some rubbing alcohol and going thru a great new car wash in Boone next to the PNC bank on Blowing Rock Road. Also visitors should spend a few hours in the historic district of Blowing Rock and make reservations for dinner at Over Yonder in Valle Crucis and visit Ma's produce store on Hwy 105 toward Grandfather mountain. There is sooo much to see and do plus time to sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air and cool temps. PS. Many thanks for arranging for the house to be cleaned after the first two weeks. ##### Gerald H. Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl M. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our time at the Lion’s Den. With plenty of space- our group of 6 loved the pool table, dart board, stocked kitchen, hot tub and location. We would definitely book again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8d170c4d-bca4-430d-89e4-3c353c712cb2-1759672827553.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/33c2648d-128f-46fc-ac60-e6bd13d28c80-1759672841619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cheryl M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen C. Oct 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy So incredibly clean! Very well stocked and comfortable! Enjoyed the location and the sunroom was my favorite! ##### Kristen C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun Daniel T. Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabin! Great location to Boone and Blowing Rock, plenty of room for family of 5, would stay again! ##### Shaun Daniel T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain retreat Perfect location, beautiful house with wonderful views and amenities. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer W. Sep 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful location, great hosts1 The property was beautiful and well located. The hosts were very responsive. We had a wonderful time! ##### Summer W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter E. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Yes The stay is good, but the skiing is still better ##### Peter E. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason A. Jul 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin Great cabin that is nicely stocked and conveniently located to anywhere you want to go for the day. My kids really enjoyed seeing the deer and rabbits each day. ##### Jason A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H., Greenbrier, TN USA Jul 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home and Area The home was beautiful, very clean and well appointed. We loved the covered porch, hot tub and pool table! The beds were very comfortable. This home offered ample parking on site and is in a very convenient area…close to Grandfather Mountain, Boone, Banner Elk, and the wineries. Our host was great, provided complete instructions on our checkin and checkout processes, and was available by text or phone if needed. Highly recommend this property! ##### Julie H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi L. Apr 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent mountain getaway Although the elements foiled our plans to enjoy the outdoors, Lions Den provided a wonderful home away from home. An impressive house with all the details taken care of for you. Dan and Sara were a delight to communicate with. Maybe next time we stay we will have better weather luck! ##### Naomi L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Q., Raleigh, North Carolina Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cabin We went for a quick weekend getaway and the cabin was perfect! Cozy, comfortable, and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need, including pantry staple items. We were appreciative that they left several necessities too like hand soap, dish soap, shampoo/conditioner, paper towels, etc. The house was very clean and the furniture/beds were comfortable! The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. We will definitely return! ##### Jennifer Q. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Toni L. Jul 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! We had the best time at this property! The owners were very quick to respond to all of our questions. The accommodations were clean and we had everything we needed. Highly recommend! ##### Toni L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M. Apr 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation This was a beautiful cabin with many amenities we needed and a great location and so quiet and serene. We have 2 suggestions. One would be to upgrade to better pots and pans everything we cooked stuck to the pans. And second would be to get a little push vacuum so when we want to clean up the crumbs and such on the area rugs we may do so. We would definitely stay again the owners were very prompt in answering any of my questions and I appreciated that. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mariah O. Feb 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Very clean property with plenty of room for multiple families. Good proximity to many activities. ##### Mariah O. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Jan 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Doesn't get any better! We truly enjoyed our stay. We had 7" of snow our first night there and it was absolutely beautiful! The cabin had everything we could possibly need and plenty of room for the adults and kids. The pool table, darts, fire pit and jacuzzi were excellent amenities! It's also just a short drive to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort! We would definitely recommend this beautifil and clean cabin to anyone! ##### Mark P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blaise D. Dec 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had an enjoyable stay at this cabin! Our trip to the Lions Den went very smooth from the start. Check in process was very easy and the information about the property was clearly stated in the kitchen. Everything was in the house that we could possibly need and everything was very clean. Really nice view off the backside of the house. The hot tub and game room were very nice features as well! Would definitely recommend to others! ##### Blaise D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol A., North Carolina Oct 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Renting went smoothly! ##### Carol A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth J. Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views This cabin is high on a hill with a Mountain Views on 3 sides. The wrap around porches and fire pit are really nice ##### elizabeth J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### elizabeth J. Jul 25, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil beautiful scenery Sitting out on the wrap around porches are so relaxing. A large fire pit with plenty of chairs was delightful. This was my second time staying here and I will return again next month. ##### elizabeth J. 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