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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
Back side of Rieke Retreat in snow
House front from entry road
Sunrise and view from deck
Summertime in the hot tub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Little Switzerland, NC
  • Emerald Village
    5 min drive
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals
    8 min drive
  • Pisgah National Forest
    10 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

Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

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

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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

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 travelers looking to shop may want to visit Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Bakersville Main Street Market. 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
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals - 8 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

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Live Oak Gastropub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Switzerland Cafe & General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Fox and the Fig - ‬17 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 Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Pisgah National Forest. Woodys Chair Shop and Grassy Creek Golf and Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Getaway
The views off the deck make up for t
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pelikan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heavenly views, secluded getaway
This place was WAY more wonderful than I had even hoped it would be. The home is large and beautifully decorated with very thoughtful games and entertainment (badminten and horsehoes among other things) but by far the best part was the view, and the hot tub. Waking up to watch the sun rise over Table Rock will soaking in the bubbly hot tub was just the most wonderful thing I've done in ages. The little town nearby is adorable, and the food at the restaurant is SO good, plus the people there are very friendly. We definitely want to return to this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent views
Enjoyed my stay, loved the hot tub.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely Secluded
This was a nice cabin and very secluded. Be sure you realize that because you are in the mountains it takes you time to get anywhere. The views was spectacular!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Beautiful View Charming cabin
Incredible views- charming cabin with so many delightful touches! Very well equipped. Only downside, which actually caused us problems, is the driveway to the cabin is quite a challenge. Rough steep road with large speed bumps.... a large vehicle can do it and is worth going because of the location. Small cars may not be able to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NICE
Had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mountain retreat
great mountain home. home well furnished and very cozy. We plan to go back in the fall if it is still available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Relaxing
We love this place. It's so nice just to relax around the cabin, but it's also central to lots of hiking, eating and shopping and other nearby towns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful place for a quiet weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend away!
My boyfriend and I just stayed here for the weekend and absolutely loved it! The views were incredible, very private, the home was beautiful and very warm and cozy. Comfy beds and good water pressure too. If you stay here, you HAVE to try the Mexican place by the Walmart and definitely try the salsa there, it’s fantastic! Overall, this is the perfect mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
We really like bringing our family to this property. There’s plenty of room for the kids to play around snd the view is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Weekend getaway
We had a great weekend here celebrating our one year anniversary. Had a hard time opening the hot tub but Peter called me immediately to walk me through it. Great view on the deck, loved being secluded and away from everyone for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

TAMMY

Liked: Amenities
The property is very isolated, which is exactly what we were looking for. What I wasn’t counting on or crickets in the bathrooms. In the bathtub were crickets and in the middle of the night while you’re using the toilet, crickets jumping around, and only two wash clothes per bathroom, multiple towels but no wash clothes. All In all it was pretty nice but the dining room’s air conditioner was held up by a stool that was bolted to the deck outside, The deck also felt a little spongy around the hot tub, so we opted to not use that. Old wiring, a lot of area to use your chargers but some of the stuff really need it updated as far as wiring goes. The owner gives you a 20 page book on his rules and what is expected of you and things to do and see around the place which was nice , I could’ve done without the book of rules, most houses have standard roles, and that’s how it goes, but it was so detailed, it read like a novel. However beautiful the view was from this house, if I ever come back to this area, I will probably look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place
Property was great. Other reviews were correct, road was treacherous getting to house (glad we did not try it in the dark. View was awesome, house was very nice for an older dwelling. Owners must have had issues with people in the past hence the huge amount of rules, reasonable people will have no issues. Really great experience for my family & I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Lakeville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the beautiful blue Ridge Blue Ridge mountains
Comfortable rustic cabin with stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Location near little Switzerland was ideal. Able to get groceries in Spruce Pine a few miles away. GPS on phones saved our bacon! Privacy was so nice. Loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Doesn't get much better than this ❤️ Sunrise is incredible, views are unbelievable, location is the most private
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E., Davidson, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, solitude, and views
My partner and I were taking a 3-day weekend to "get away". We had a lovely stay, enjoying the hot tub, views, and natural surroundings. The quiet and solitude were just what we needed. The cabin is unique and cozy. We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Mankato, MN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing getaway
House had everything our crew of 4 needed to relax and getaway. The hot tub & view was perfect after hiking in the blue ridge mountains. Proximity to the parkway was great, we were able to run into Spruce Pine and pickup what we needed for our stay. Only regret is that we didn't have more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery and perfect location
Great views, peaceful setting, great house and loved the hot tub. Perfect place to enjoy and relax or hub for local exploration. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter

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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!

What makes this property unique

Hot tub always running. A true mountain chalet experience.

Languages:

English

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