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Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park
    4 min drive
  • Grandfather Trout Farm
    7 min drive
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    8 min drive

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About the area

Banner Elk

At this cottage you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Watauga River and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Grandfather Mountain State Park. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a living room are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 15 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Julian Price Park - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Appalachian State University - 23 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 25 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views

Welcome to Spice Ridge Retreat!

Come and stay in this gorgeous upscale contemporary mountain cottage located close to Grandfather Mountain, between Boone and Banner Elk. Both Boone and Banner Elk are less than ten (10) miles away. Blowing Rock is less than twelve (12) miles away. The village of Valle Crucis, which boasts a beautiful community park, the original Mast General Store, the Watauga River, great shopping, restaurants, and more, is also less than ten (10) miles away.

Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is seven (7) miles from Spice Ridge Retreat and offers snow skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more. Beech Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain are about fifteen (15) miles distant, in different directions, and offer skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing, and sledding. Hawksnest Snowtubing and Ziplines is right across HWY 105 on Seven Devils, a short six (6) mile drive.

Grandfather Mountain is only a few miles away, depending on which way you go and what you want to do when you arrive. The Profile Trail offers incredible hiking. There is an animal sanctuary where you can see examples of local NC mountain wildlife, and of course, everyone must see the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge!

Tweetsie Railroad and neighboring High Gravity Adventures are fun for children and young adults of all ages! They are approximately fifteen (15) miles away. The Watauga River is less than two (2) miles from Spice Ridge Retreat, just at the foot of Spice Mountain, and offers fingers of creeks and fishing holes for miles and miles in either direction. We also have both the New River and the Elk River, both within about fifteen (15) minutes, and Lake Watauga, which is less than thirty (30) miles. Linville Falls and Linville Caverns are two regional outdoor attractions and are within twenty (20) miles.

Spice Ridge Retreat sits exactly equidistant to Appalachian State University and Lees McRae College, a ten (10) mile drive to each. This location is ideal for homecoming visits, home sporting games, graduation, orientation, and for visiting alumni or coming up to spend time with your loved ones attending school at either of these fine institutions.

In the home, you will find furniture and finishes befitting the most discerning guest. This home gives its guests a luxury experience without the luxury cost. The kitchen is impressive with a central island with bar stool seating under a coffered ceiling made of reclaimed wood, custom-reclaimed barn-wood shelving and cabinets, hammered copper accents above the gas cooktop, granite countertops, stainless appliances, and more. The kitchen is open to the great room with comfy furniture centered around the wood-burning wood stove. Past the great room furniture is the dining area with a gorgeous cedar live-edge banquet-style dining table with bench seating and a custom-rustic bar that matches the custom rustic chandelier, all situated in front of big view windows. Dine eight (8) comfortably at the dining table, plus two (2) more at the kitchen island. Adjacent to the great room and dining area is a cozy screened-in porch with comfy furniture which looks out at mountain views. There is a stainless gas grill on a small side stoop off of the screened porch. On the main level is a queen bedroom with mountain views, a bunk bedroom with a full bottom bed, a perpendicular twin top bed with a built-in ladder, and a desk and chair. The central custom full bathroom boasts timeless character, featuring a free-standing footed soaking tub with a handheld shower wand, wood floors, beadboard wainscot, and a reclaimed beam vanity with a large rectangular ceramic vessel sink.

Upstairs at the top of the steps is a comfortable loft with a concave leather sofa, chaise lounge chair, and an armchair, all situated in front of large HD Smart TV atop a reclaimed Lineberry cart. The carpeted floor in the loft makes for comfy feet and helps to absorb sound. Beside the loft is the master bedroom suite with a queen bed, an HDTV, and a private ensuite bathroom. The bathroom has heated tile floors, a step-in tiled shower with a frameless glass door, a marble top makeup counter with a tufted chair, and a marble countertop with an under-mount sink.

The grounds feature a stone-lined, wood-burning fire pit with outdoor seating situated to enjoy the mountain view. A large, hand-hewn log meditation bench also faces the views. There is a level gravel parking area with room for up to four vehicles and rolling wooded grounds that are fun and safe for children to play and explore!

The neighborhood is gated and private. The cottage is full of special custom touches. Reclaimed wood accents throughout, hammered copper accents, custom rustic branch designs, custom light fixtures, and so much more, much of which cannot be fully appreciated and experienced in the photos and virtual tour alone. Central heating and air conditioning, WiFi internet, and HD Smart TVs with digital programming are more comforts that make Spice Ridge Retreat a fun, convenient place to enjoy your mountain vacation. Two dogs, 35 pounds or under, are welcome with your reservation. Applicable fees will apply. Book your dates now to experience the High Country while staying in Spice Ridge Retreat.
- This property is pet friendly! If you plan to bring a pet, please coordinate with us. You may add your pet to the reservation for $35/day per pet after booking

Please Note: Per POA restrictions, absolutely no firearms can be discharged on or near premises. Thank you for your cooperation.

*Neighborhood requires that renters have tire chains, regardless of road conditions at the time of arrival. Drivers should expect one lane only on gravel roads. Even the slightest ice or snow makes these roads treacherous.

Add must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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 (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: 2,119 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Luxury Mountain Views Wood Stove Fire Pit Upscale Kitchen Skiing
307511

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views?

No, Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Luxury Mountain Cabin with Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
The home itself was cozy and perfectly designed for entertaining. Incredible views from each room and the location was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very clean. Ample linens for the 4 of us. The loft had great board game, books and videos to watch. It took us a bit to figure out on the gate for the gated community you need to push # before the entrance code got the gate to open. I would have given a 5 over all except at checkout. We had unexpected car issues/break down the Sunday afternoon before Monday AM check out. I requested a late check out, 1-2 hours to get a ride and arrange rental. I was offered till 2p BUT an added $75 fee. Thankfully the local people in Banner Elk and great Uber driver helped out so we could check out by 10a. I thought the added fee was excessive when I paid a lot in added fees already on this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill A.

Liked: Cleanliness
NC Mountains
Great spot to relax. House was clean and very comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with a beautiful view
We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful views. The house has a lovely cabin interior with the rustic wood and stone accents. The three bedrooms worked well for us and our 2 teenagers. The kids liked hanging out in the loft while I stayed out on the screened in porch to look out at the mountains. We would stay here again, but only in summer as our vehicle does not have 4 wheel drive or snow chains. The only "want to have" would be in the master bedroom, but this is only a want. The bedroom is big enough for a king bed, and as a luxury rental, hopefully at some point, a king bed could be added instead of the queen. The other thing was there are not blinds on the four master bedroom windows next to the bed that face the East. So in the summer, the sun comes directly in the windows at 6:15 a.m., which is not ideal for me on vacation. But the house is great and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, great location
Screened porch and view was enjoyable. Upstairs shower is terrific (plenty of water pressure and not a low-flow fixture), like the gated neighborhood, close proximity to everything you could possibly need or want to do, and it’s a quiet area. Probably won’t go back but worth a stay once.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for a long stay!
The cabin is great and just as described and written about in previous reviews. Was closing to giving it 4 star review as it is odd for having a queen bed in the main bedroom (when the rest of the house was build for very tall people) and no shower downstairs for the two other rooms, but overall enough to keep at 5 stars. Just be aware of both before renting, but worth the stay. Will come back for sure though.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
family spring break
Absolutely perfect!! Couldn't have asked for a better location. The cabin had everything that we needed and then some. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Home Away
This place was perfect for our family ski weekend. Close to Sugar Mountain but just off the beaten path away from the traffic. Wonderful area with beautiful views. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christiane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend in the Mountains!
This is our second year staying here and it's been a perfect weekend getaway for our family on each visit! Centrally located between Blowing Rock and Banner Elk with very close proximity to Grandfather Mountain, which makes getting around super easy. Awesome for a weekend of hiking, Grandfather winery, Tweetsie, etc. The house is cozy, clean and perfect for a family with kids. We have only 2 children but certainly could have fit a few additional children with us! Our kids are asking when we can go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne C., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House & Relaxing Location
We enjoyed our time at the Spice Ridge. The house was everything that was promised including a wonderful porch made for relaxing with family. The house is well maintained with comfortable furniture, great dining area to seat the group (perfect for game night), well stocked kitchen and clean!!! We brought our pups and they loved the yard! it's a private community with a gated entrance. Houses are spaced and this house has a view to the valley below. It added to the ambiance of the porch. Perfect to escape with family from the city. Thank you so much for sharing a wonderful retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain Weekend!
Our family had a great fall mountain weekend at this house! It is a very well maintained, cozy house and we loved our stay. Nicely located between Blowing Rock and Banner Elk (we spent time in both places over the weekend) and just down the road from Grandfather Winery! We would totally come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana K., Pawleys Island, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous View/Quiet Too
Lovely property with well stocked kitchen regarding dishes and small appliances. Keurig coffee maker, electric griddle and blender. Griddle was great for steak prep when it was raining - outdoor grill available, but not under cover. Loved our time on the screened porch which provides wonderful northern mountain views. Just the 2 of us, and we loved the upstairs master suite, adjoining bath and loft area. Main floor bedrooms just as pictured - great for additional family members, however no main floor shower. Soaking tub is small - more for children tub baths. Close to Boone, GF Mtn Winery and Greenway Trail for hiking. Mgt company very responsive to housekeeping issues. Looking forward to a return visit to this lovely, quiet home with beautiful views! We loved: Porch/views, well appointed kitchen, master bathroom w seated vanity area, cozy upper loft for relaxing, books/games/dvd selection for rainy days. Wish list: Closet access in MBR or loft area to place hang up clothing (currently only drawers available/ closets are locked for owners), current combo washer/dryer unit takes over 2 hrs each cycle - a stack unit may be more efficient. A king bed in the MBR would be grand and might possibly boost rental for those desiring at least 1 king bed. Current queen bed is very comfortable and certainly met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
We had a great week. The house was as described. The property was beautiful. Just what we were looking for. Great location, convenient to Boone, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, grocery stores and restaurants but it felt a million miles away…exactly what my family needed to recharge!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation
We so enjoyed our stay at
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family time
Love the property. Great family time and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday Getaway
I have always wanted to try snow tubing and skiing. Wanted a place kind of near town and other attractions. This local is perfect! Anything you want to go sight-see is only 10 to 15 minutes away. My 7 member adult party fit well on the property. It's jaw dropping, gorgeous and private. I shared the bathroom with 4 grown men. My only regret is no shower downstairs, but we easily accommodated, which means I enjoyed the soak in the tub after night skiing! Will definitely rent this property again and hopefully a winter storm will not rush us out on our last morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C. C., Beattyville Kentucky usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Spice bottom retreat
The cabin was stocked to the max. The view was spectacular. The cleanest place we have ever stayed, when we have rented cabins. Only a couple of things to know: The owners must be very tall, everything the island, stove, bathroom sinks, very tall. The mattress in the upstairs bed sinks in the middle so 2 people roll together. The bathroom door in upstairs bath is a barn door that is too small so no privacy. But overall a great place. We are making plans for the spring!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Majestic Mountain Getaway
Our stay was nothing short of amazing. Just minutes away from Grandfather Mountain Winery, The Parkway, Downtown Blowing Rock, and multiple grocery stores. It really doesn’t get any better than this. Nestled up on a mountain side, this gated home exceeded every expectation we had. The home itself was fully equipped with everything from kitchen supplies to board games. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway Cabin
I loved the view from the cabin and it was so convenient to be close to so many different places (Boone and Grandfather Mountain especially). The cabin was easy to get to, clean, and the fully equipped kitchen was great for cooking family meals. We were definitely sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashish P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat in the hills
Private, secluded location up a hill featuring a great view, the home is well appointed, clean and comfortable. Communication was crisp and professional. We enjoyed the quiet family time, and hope to be back. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
Spent a great weekend in Banner Elk with our two young children. We absolutely loved the location of the cabin. It was a short drive to everything we wanted to pack into a weekend-and we did a lot! The cabin is incredibly clean with beautiful views. We enjoyed the firepit one night and the nice cool weather. None of us wanted to leave by the end of the weekend. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herbert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house / views
We enjoyed our stay in October. The house is beautiful, and the view from the mountaintop is outstanding. Our favorite feature of this house are the screened porch with comfy seating, where we drank our coffee each morning and enjoyed the mountain views. The owner has a propane heater on the porch, which made things comfortable despite the chilly mornings. We also enjoyed the cozy seating and large screen TV in the loft area in the evenings, and appreciated the heated floor in the upstairs bathroom. The home has a large mudroom where we were able to store 2 mountain bikes. The check-in process was bumpy for us, but could be easily improved. We arrived at check-in time, but the cleaning crew was still in the house, as well as 3rd person from the property management company. We had to wait outside for about 30 minutes for them to finish up. The property manager let us know before we arrived that the washing machine wasn't working and couldn't be fixed before our stay. They offered us a reasonable discount or the option to move to a different property. They were very easy to reach and quick to respond. Overall this was a great house, and fabulous base for some of the best hiking in NC.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Larissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
My family had a lovely time despite the wet weather. The cabin was comfortable and met all our needs!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

A. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy mountain house!
Perfect location to ski resorts. The drive up the mountain is intimidating but it’s easily possible with 4WD, I wouldn’t try driving it without 4WD during the winter months. I would recommend this place and look forward to staying their again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021