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Mountain Home with Beautiful Views

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Terrace/patio
Game room
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8257 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Vilas, NC
  • Watauga Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Watauga Lake Winery
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the area

Vilas

When you stay at this cabin in Vilas, you'll be in the mountains and 7 minutes by car from Watauga River. .This family-friendly cabin is 24.5 mi (39.4 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 31 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 33 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 40 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 43 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gadabouts - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Barn Dining & Dancing - ‬31 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.

Mountain Home with Beautiful Views

Welcome to A Ridge Retreat!

A Ridge Retreat is a 4BR/2.5BA mountain home with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Experience incredible panoramic views from the warmth of the hot tub or the comfort of the ample seating around the wrap-around covered porch. Walk down to the private wooden swing on a clear night and take in an uninterrupted sky full of stars!

*Winter Weather Advisory: Access is via a 1/4 mile shared gravel driveway. The approach is steep. It is necessary to have 4-wheel drive AND tire chains for ice to navigate the driveway during winter weather. Vehicles must not be left on the driveway as this endangers the neighbors.

Take a step inside and meet the perfect combination of classic elegance and rustic charm. The main living room has a cozy stone fireplace and a large flat-screen TV. Adjacent, you will find the open dining room and kitchen, updated with stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite countertops.

The king master suite, also on the main level, invites you in with its private fireplace and bathroom. There is private access to the back porch from this bedroom, right by the hot tub. Another bedroom with a twin-over-twin bunk bed is also on the main level with a shared bathroom.

Come prepared for a little friendly competition as you enter the game room on the lower level. Enjoy a game of billiards, bring the heat during a round of foosball, or relax by the wet bar - there is something for everyone! Two king bedrooms share a full bathroom on this lower level.

This private retreat provides you a taste of the tranquility the High Country offers. However, if you enjoy exploring, this home is only a 35-minute drive to adventures like Watauga Lake, Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, and much more. Take a stroll through downtown Boone, less than 30 minutes away, and enjoy fantastic dining, unique shopping, and local events.

Book your vacation at A Ridge Retreat today!

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2768 sq ft (257 sq m)

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 not allowed

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 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
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

383031

Mountain Home with Beautiful Views Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very clean and comfortable house. View was amazing. Long and steep drive up dirt road to get to house and long drive to restaurants and stores. Property was amazing, had hot tub which was great to sit in and enjoy view. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views, well maintained property
We really enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. Plenty of room for the kiddos, we’ll maintained property and excellent communication from management about how to prepare and what to expect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than I imagined
I can see the why tje warni g about 4 wheel dr in winter is a must. Even in the summer its long drive up a sometimes steep gravel road and driveway. The property is very secluded and only one other cabin can be swen close by when on the deck. Otherwise you feel completely alone. The decor is great, inside and out. It is definately well maintained. All of the extras worked as they should. Will be going back
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blake H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solace
Had a wonderful time at our stay. Cozy aesthetic, a wonderful amount of space, and had a great view that we enjoyed from the hot tub. Had very reasonable distance to everything around but still felt very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

Beautiful Views and Quite
It was a very nice and quiet place too stay. Could have been cleaner. Lights on entrance needs to be fixed so you can see the driveway entrance at night.... Especially in the fog.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View!
We are return customers to this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Great time
We had a blast and had fun navigating the drive in our minivan. Thankfully it was dry!! Beautiful place.

2/10 Terrible

melody m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Company that rents out this cabin unresponsive-vacation was very disappointing!
The road to get to the cabin is treacherous. A snow storm was predicted for the day of our arrival. We rushed our plans to get there on time. We were then snowed in. The house did not have adequate materials (snow shovels, salt, flashlights) to help us dig our way out. Neighbors of the rental told us that other renters have slid off the road and gotten stuck in the deep ditch quite frequently and have then had to be towed out. All of the other houses had a spot to park at the bottom of the steep treacherous hill, all but us, which is what caused us to be stranded. We ended up shoveling the cabin's long driveway by ourselves with a garden shovel. Carolina Cabins never called to check on us even though they knew we were stranded at the cabin. On the third day there was a thaw so we took our chances to try and get down the hill as the weather was forecasted to freeze overnight and we would not be able to check-out at the required time. We called Carolina Cabin Rentals who said we would still be charged for the extra night even though we were leaving to help the agency and not be there past our check out time. It would have been nice if Carolina Cabins would have been more responsive and cared about our safety in some small way! I will DEFINITELY not rent from this company again. You should be able to get to your rental safely. (I own a V8 engine 4-wheel drive vehicle and grew up in New England. I am not a snow wimp. I do know however when it is not safe to be on an icy road.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking!
I honestly cannot say enough things about this property. The view alone was worth the cost, and the amount of bedrooms with ample sleeping areas for our seven person group were fantastic. As the designated cook in the group I simply loved the view of the mountains from the kitchen, and the living room, and the basement... I could go on! Not only that but the rental property managers were quick to respond with any and all questions that we had. The kitchen itself was fantastic with plenty of dishware and cooking supplies, if I weren't on vacation I would have truly enjoyed the gorgeous dinner plates and places that were in the lovely dining room. Additionally, there were two cupboards chock-full of cookbooks to really peak your interest. The hot tub was perfectly fine as long as you covered it when you weren't using it, because obviously the cold mountain air is going to bring it down a few degrees after you've been sitting in it for a couple of hours, which we did and enjoyed immensely! The master bedroom was fantastic, and the master bathroom with its dual shower heads was truly a treat and was a wonderful surprise. Just a heads up to future guests, you do have to drive into Boone which is about 35 minutes away to get to a grocery store (and adult beverages), however the Cove Creek general store which is only 20 minutes away does have many necessities. (Apparently there is another general store even closer but unfortunately it was closed but during the week we were there, hopefully they will open back up soon!) This however is not a drawback considering most of us want to go to the mountains to get away, not to be right next to a busy location! Last but not least, because of the way the cabin faces you can see both the sunrise and the sunset, which pictures simply do not do justice. I would most certainly stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Darlene N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had 4 teens and 2 adults. The house had ample room for all of us.
Great experience e. Nice neighbors, house and view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, clean and everything you need for your trip.
Only thing that could make it better would be a fire pit. Everything else was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful secluded views!
This cabin was amazing! Beautiful views and very secluded! To get up to it is a little bit of a hike but the roads are well taken care of and it’s worth it! The inside is beautiful as well- they have literally have everything could need and the furnishings are really nice! Fooseball and pool were really fun, and we enjoyed the hot tub! The house is very clean and has three bedrooms with king beds (two are downstairs) as well as a twin little room. Plenty of space! WiFi and tv worked perfect even though we didn’t use it much. We saw tons of wildlife- deer, turkeys, and even a bear! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019