Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

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Hot tub at end of deck - the perfect place anytime - open year-round

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor Space

Check out the area

Little Switzerland, NC

Emerald Village5 min drive
Table Rock Trail13 min drive
Penland School of Crafts23 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Den

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's most beautiful scenic routes is your own private mountain getaway. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Blue Ridge mountains while relaxing in the 6 person hot tub on the deck (open year-round).

Tucked away in your own hollow of 10 acres, there is cleared land for badminton, volleyball, croquet, barbecue and hiking. And in the winter months, hot tubbing and riding a tube or sled down a hill in the snow. Of course there is nearby skiing (Banner Elk).

Fine dining is less than 1 mile away. The Biltmore House, America's premier castle is 40 minutes away in Asheville, NC. Linville Caverns are 30 minutes away via the Parkway. 2 hour drive from Charlotte and 40 minutes from Boone. Golfing and hiking easily accessible.

We call our mountain getaway in Little Switzerland the 'Rieke Retreat'. It has been in the family since 1970. It used to be an old homestead for the 'McKinney family' starting in the 1920's.

What is 'LSD'? 'LSD' means Little Switzerland Downtown. It is only nine-tenths of a mile from our house. In the non-winter months, the New Book Exchange is the highlight. Here you can relax on a sofa in front of a big fireplace, sip coffee or wine and get lost in the book of your choice (I forgot the classical music in the background). Hungry? Go next door to the Little Switzerland Café and have the best Trout BLT in the world followed by apple pie and ice cream! Need a bottle of wine and some cheese for later on? Go through the doors to the Little Switzerland General store and they have quite a selection. You have entered another world. And you are not dreaming.

In the non-winter months, Grassy Creek Golf course is a public course only 10 minutes away in Spruce Pine. Mount Mitchell Golf Course is about 20 minutes away and is under the largest mountain East of the Mississippi River - Mt. Mitchell. It is well-established and famous for its layout and views.

In the winter months (Dec., Jan., Feb., March) there is great North Carolina skiing only 40 minutes away. Main resorts are Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and others near Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. Many people stay at our house to rest and hot tub after a long day day of skiing nearby. Keep in mind we are at 3500 elevation and it snows often. (Our driveway is not steep, don't worry).

Other Activities: Gem Mining

In the summer, the best organized whitewater rafting which is closest to the Rieke Retreat is the Nolichucky River about 45 minutes from the house in Erwin, Tennessee. Little Switzerland is the perfect place to train for bicycling. You can start at the Little Switzerland entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and try to 'Assault on Mt. Mitchell' which is about 33 miles.

Property manager

Peter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Spruce Pine

Located in Spruce Pine, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Emerald Village and Historic Carson House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Roaring Fork Waterfalls. Traveling with kids? Consider Woodys Chair Shop, or check out an event or a game at The Orchard at Altapass. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.

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Little Switzerland, NC

What's nearby

Emerald Village - 5 min drive
The Orchard at Altapass - 13 min drive
Table Rock Trail - 13 min drive
Hawksbill Mountain Trail - 13 min drive
Penland School of Crafts - 23 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

Western Sizzlin - 13 min drive
Live Oak Gastropub - 16 min drive
Hardee's - 17 min drive
Taco Bell - 12 min drive
City Drive-In - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View located?

This family-friendly Spruce Pine vacation home is located in the mountains, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Emerald Village, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Museum of North Carolina Minerals. Woodys Chair Shop and Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Mar 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wonderful place for a quiet weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

Feb 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a quiet escape

This was such a fantastic stay for us! We did arrive at night which made for a bit of an experience driving to the house, but we arrived easy enough with the detailed instructions. The house was well prepared and we had no problems keeping warm. The views are absolutely stunning! We got to experience rain, snow, and sunshine and had lots of fun running around the yard. Would love to come back and see it all in the summertime. Thanks for a great trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn P.

Feb 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular View & Comfy Home

Loved our stay at Reike Retreat. Secluded and serene. Perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. You cannot beat the view of the mountains at any time of day.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianet F.

Jan 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

The cabin is perfectly located. Getting there is a little difficult but if you follow the landord's directions there shouldn't be any problem finding the cabin (Google Map sent us to another place). There is a huge fresh market and a Starbucks about 15 minutes from the cabin. The view of the deck is exactly what you see in the photos. The landscape is beautiful. On the last day of our stay we ran out of water in the cabin, it seems there was a breakdown. Other than that the experience was perfect. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Dec 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

Beautiful views, relaxing cabin, my wife and I had a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter

We are from Charlotte, NC and our favorite time is at our house in Little Switzerland, NC. Hope it is the same for you.

Why they chose this property

Winter is great time of year to come to our property. You may wake up one morning and see a white blanket of snow on the ground and the trees all draped in white. Then sit in the hot tub and drink it all in. Then head to the ski slopes about 45 minutes away for a day of skiing followed by relaxing apres-ski in the hot tub again. Top it off with a cracklin' fire and a real mountain vacation!