Title: Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons - 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 cabin # Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons Savor mountain breezes from a cozy retreat where kids can unwind with air hockey while adults relish exclusive dining options nearby. ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361751/65238238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361751/12a76ef2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361751/089fc602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361751/69fef9af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36361800/36361751/061befe4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Beech Mountain, Read Retreat offers a warm and inviting space with an open floor plan living area. Unwind by the stone fireplace, enjoy quality time with family and friends on the spacious deck or relax in the large outdoor hot tub. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Air conditioning - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons Welcome to Read Retreat. Come enjoy the beauty and charm of lovely Beech Mountain here at Read Retreat. The Read Retreat offers many amenities for your next trip to the mountains. This property is located in very close proximity (only two rights and a left!) to Beech Mountain Resort, where you will find fun in both winter and summer months. On the main floor, you can enjoy a comfortable, open floor plan living space. The kitchen area sports stainless steel appliances and an open space perfect for creating food and fun. The living room gives you plenty of comfortable seating surrounding a stone fireplace and a large flat smart screen TV, a cozy place for spending time with family and friends. Off of the other side of the kitchen, you find a beautiful dining room with a large rustic table. On the main level, you will also find two queen suites both with their own full adjacent bathrooms. When you head upstairs you will find another queen suite. As you head downstairs you discover a large comfortable bunk room perfect for kids or teens. Here there are a set of bunk beds with a full trundle bed to give you plenty of sleeping space. The bunk room also has plenty of entertainment options, including a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, and an air hockey table. Outside at Read Retreat you have many relaxing options. Enjoy the large outdoor hot tub, relax around the fire pit, or take it easy on the deck while you grill. Option to add Beech Mountain Club access which includes: golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, heated pool and tons of exclusive dining options (extra fee applies. Contact us for more details.) This beautiful location is a great place to enjoy the cool breezes and delightful wooded view. Come experience the joy of the mountains here at Read Retreat for your next vacation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Optional ski privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### 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 - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Optional ski privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Property located in a resort - Recycling - Unit size: 1,600 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39060000/39052200/39052132/65c34125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ⛰️ 🚴‍♂️ SLOPE SIDE cabin! 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Please note: You must walk down a flight of stairs to access the front of the property. Therefore the Read Retreat is not handicap accessible. You must have a 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle or tire chains during the winter months. ### 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons ## About the area Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in the mountains 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 Grandfather Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Banner Elk travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk.dx10821) [View more Cabin rentals in Banner Elk](https://www.expedia.ca/Banner-Elk-Cabins.d10821-aaCabins.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%7C36.19874%2C-81.87118&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=25ehe42zpPKepGxbwi_dy9gZWw0=) Beech Mountain, NC ### What's nearby - Beech Mountain Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Land of Oz - 7 min drive - 3.7 km - Lees-McRae College - 7 min drive - 6.0 km - Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 11.3 km - Hawksnest Tubing Park - 20 min drive - 12.0 km ### Getting around - Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive - ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬12 min drive - ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive - ‪Puerto Nuevo - ‬17 min drive - ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-out at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons located? > This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. Tate-Evans Park and Banner House Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 44 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen J. Jun 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The Read Retreat was a perfect little cabin with all the “essentials!” It is “UP” the mountain on a few twisty roads but, it’s not a bad drive at all and is in a good location to surrounding areas. We had lots of deer sightings and one black bear as well! I would highly recommend the Read Retreat! ##### Kathleen J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina H. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great I am really glad we picked this property.It was lovely ##### Kristina H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haily C. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun mountain stay! Clean, cute property situated perfectly right outside Banner Elk. Tons to do in the area. ##### Haily C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela H. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bday/fathers day celebration weekend Great location, cabin fit our needs perfectly and the kids loved the bunkroom. Great time! ##### Angela H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack B. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Everything you need ##### Jack B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brantley G. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice cabin in an excellent location for quiet P ##### Brantley G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful ski vacation The property was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. The owner responded quickly and the house was exactly as pictured. The hot tub was very nice after long days skiing and my boys loved feeding the deer with the corn that was supplied. We would definitely stay at this property again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHRISTOPHER W. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Avid ASU fans in for the ECU game. Plenty of room for everyone and four full baths a definite plus. Hot tub, fire pit, carefree deer everywhere and of course the 5500 elevation views. A great place with room for everyone. ##### CHRISTOPHER W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn D. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Read Retreat This was a fabulous place to getaway with family. We couldn’t have been more pleased with this rental. It was everything and more than expected from rental site. We definitely want to visit again and will recommend to other family and friends. ##### Lynn D. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer M. May 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy but needs a good cleaning We enjoyed our stay. It was great having so many bathrooms. Hot tub was wonderful but could have used some instructions. Overall a good cabin. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah S. Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! This was a perfect setting for a summer writing retreat for our cohort of 5. The location is really lovely, with a back yard that leads to a creek and then a walking trail. We had two deer visit us regularly and also saw a mama bear and her four adorable cubs. We each had our own bed, although one brave soul had to sleep in the top bunk. (She was a great sport about that!) Overall a good stay! ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gena P. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BEAUTIFUL mountain views We stayed over Christmas with 10 people total from ages 4-44. It was so relaxing and beautiful. We all fit comfortably and had an incredible Christmas vacation. Skiing and tubing was close. Kimberly, the owner was so friendly and gracious! Thank you Read family for helping us have a magical Christmas in the mountains!!! ##### Gena P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allie B. Nov 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Fall Getaway! We had a lovely time at the Read Retreat! The host was very thorough with directions and check in information prior to our stay and was quick to respond to any needs during our visit! The cabin is secluded and beautiful inside and out! It’s only a 5 min drive to restaurants and a really cute general store for any of your grocery needs! The Read’s even left a bottle of wine and a bag of corn to feed the deer. We were lucky enough to have 4 deer in the front yard almost eating out of our hand on Saturday morning! ##### Allie B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne T. Oct 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our new favorite... So glad we stumbled on this cabin. It is an absolute gem. Loved the wood burning fireplace, hot tub, fire pit. Beds were super comfortable, lots of room for everyone to stretch out. Updated bathrooms were a plus. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the area/neighborhood and would love to buy in this area. The "hiking trails" behind the cabin were more than just neighborhood paths! We left the cabin and were gone exploring for hours. For those nervous about driving in the mountains it is steep but not sketchy. I wouldn't try it in the snow without 4WD but our old minivan did just fine.Thank you for sharing your wonderful retreat with us! ##### Jeanne T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Tara H. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location We really enjoyed our stay at the Reed Retreat! Location is perfect! There were a few things that kept me from rating 5 stars though…. Cabin could have used a little TLC in cleaning department. Pots and pans are definitely on their last leg. Toaster bottom falls out when lifted. Garbage disposal not working while there even though someone came out to “fix” it. Shower also clogged up. But despite these minor issues my family had a wonderful time and the beds are extremely comfortable!! ##### Tara H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mackenzie D. Dec 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saviors from Elliot !! We arrived on Friday when Elliott crossed the Us. Leaving most of the mountain with a treacherous and slow drive in, most homes without power, pipes frozen , and the ski resort closed. The Read retreat concurred all those problem. Kim (owner) called on our way in to make sure we knew if the conditions. We live at WB but grew up in ohio so we immediately knew to keep the faucets dripping, and start a fire. We had power when we got to the mountain. Only lost our kitchen sink to pipes freezing (which came back in the next days). The home was warm and cozy!! My family enjoyed the few days of being all locked in together to play games and have dance parties! We will definetly be back to the mountain! And would completely stay at read retreat again!! ##### Mackenzie D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon T. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Vacation 2024 The property itself was exactly as shown in the pictures. We did enjoy our stay at the Read Retreat. We had 2 momma deer and their babies visit us every morning and evening. Our grandkids loved playing in the stream on the property. However, I do have a couple issues that I did talk to the host about. One was that the house could have had a little more attention to detail on the cleaning. My grandkids found several pieces of hard sharp plastic on the floor of the game room. We could never determine what it came from. Two, the house shows pictures of the club house pool, tennis and golf which we found out are NOT included. You have to transfer the club membership to your name in order to access. I was told by the host that it would cost $900.00 to transfer, but the clubhouse told us that it would be $300.00. Had I known this I would not have booked this house because we were planning on hanging out be the pool on our last day. ##### Sharon T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe T. Sep 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great mountain getaway! We loved our stay at the Read Retreat! Our group of two families (4 adults and 4 boys aged 6-11) take an annual trip to the mountains to explore nature and seek out salamanders, and this cabin was a perfect base for doing so! There is literally a springhead in the backyard, with a small creek flowing down into Pond Creek (which was great for brook trout, btw). We saw hundreds of salamanders during the long weekend, as well as a black bear (heed the warnings about proper trash disposal!), loads of deer, squirrels, birds, etc. The house was very comfortable, and the beds and linens were all new and very soft. The bathrooms were a little small, but made up for it by being fully renovated with great showerheads, water pressure, and plenty of hot water. The deck and porch were both great for enjoying the yard, as was the hot tub after a long day of hiking. The public access trail along the creek was a big value-added, and if you follow it down you get to a nice public fishing pond. It is also a beautiful area to explore (Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, even Boone is nearby), and this cabin makes a great base for doing so. Thank you for the great stay! Our salamander and other biodiversity observations from around the cabin can be seen on iNaturalist (username- josiah) ##### Joe T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela N. May 31, 2025 ##### Pamela N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin D. Feb 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Robin D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regan L. Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Ski Getaway This home was perfect for our ski trip! We had a short drive to Beech mountain and relaxing in the hot tub after a long day was perfect! We had a group of 4 couples and had plenty of space! Kim was a great host and was quick to respond to any needs we had! We even had the chance to feed some deer that were hanging out in the back yard. Such a great time! ##### Regan L. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hank J. Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommend this rental Great location just a short drive to the ski area. Hot tub was a great plus. ##### Hank J. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth S. Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful weekend getaway! Read Retreat was the perfect setting for a family weekend getaway! ##### Beth S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### angie s. Nov 7, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Friends Spent a lovely weekend with some dear friends and made some wonderful memories. They cabin was the perfect size and perfect location. We had everything that we needed. The deer that came into the back yard and ate out of our hands were a special treat. The only thing that was a disappointment was that it needed some extra cleaning. I made the owner aware and I’m sure she handled it. It is a great cabin to make some lasting memories. ##### angie s. 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