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Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons

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Welcome to the Read Retreat!
Updated Kitchen fully equipped
Enjoy the hot tub all year long
The dining room is read to host your family for meals or fun family games
The bedroom loft

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Bedroom - "Banner Elk"

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level- "Game-On Deer"

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master #1 - "Après-Ski"

1 Queen Bed

Master #2 - "Walk in the Woods"

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is parking space for two large vehicles in the parking area and one small vehicle on the road.
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.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1548471vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Banner Elk

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Land of Oz - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Banner House Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬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.

How much is parking at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

Checkout 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. The Greene and Tate-Evans Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a slice of heaven in the mountains!! Our family enjoyed our stay at the Read Retreat! It was clean, and comfortable. We weren’t expecting so many steps to get into the front door, but we managed. Our grandchildren enjoyed the game room and observing the friendly deer from the large deck!! There aren’t deadbolts on the doors so beware if you have escaping toddlers! We were just a short drive to Beech Mountain which is an adorable little town!! Kimberly was very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great, the host was very quick to respond and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was fantastic, so responsive! And the house was amazing. Location was perfect for a ski getaway and so cozy! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was super cute and in a really adorable neighborhood! It was very close to Beech Mountain and Banner Elk. We had deer outside every morning which the kids absolutely loved. The owner was super responsive—highly recommend and we’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great long weekend at the Read Retreat! It was the perfect place for a guy’s ski weekend. The property slept 8 comfortably and we had plenty of space to hangout while we weren’t skiing and exploring Beech Mountain a downtown Banner Elk. Thanks so much for sharing your property. 10/10 would recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family. Convenient to Beech, Hawksnest, the alpine coaster, etc. Well kept and charming. We loved seeing the deer around and exploring along the creek out back. The hot tub and game room were a hit with my kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

Read Retreat was the perfect setting for a family weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is immaculate and in a location where deer walk right up to you. The place had plenty of room and was exactly as described. The host Kimberly was great to work with and was very helpful. Definitely would recommend and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haily C.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hank J.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Read Retreat! Having four bedrooms and four bathrooms was such a treat. The house was fully stocked with plenty of blankets, towels, and pillows, which made everything super comfortable. Kim even called to welcome us and make sure we got in okay—such a nice touch! Our kids loved the hot tub and fire pit! Just a heads up: make sure to grab your supplies before heading up, because it’s definitely tucked away in the mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina H.

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

Great

I am really glad we picked this property.It was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brantley G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin in an excellent location for quiet

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again in the future! Cheers to Mountain Memories, Kim
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack B.

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

Excellent

Everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regan L.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gena P.

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!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie B.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Read

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Hi! We are Erik, Kim and Brent Read! We live, work and play in South Florida. Both Erik and Kim were born and raised in Pennsylvania, but have resided in in South since the 90's. Our home is in Florida, but our hearts are in North Carolina! While we love boating, water sports and the beach, we yearn for the change of seasons, snow, hiking and winter sports as well!

Why they chose this property

It has always been a dream of ours to own a cabin in the mountains and a few years ago our dream came true! Erik and Kim have vacationed at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain for decades and now we get to give our son, Brent, the same experiences we had growing up. We are excited to pass down the Read Retreat to the future generations, but in the meantime we get to share our little slice of heaven with other families!

What makes this property unique

The Read Retreat is a special cabin that allows families to reconnect with nature and each other. We have a creek that runs right through the backyard. If you wade across the creek, you can access miles of hiking trails and maybe even stumble upon "Fairy Glen." We are less than a mile for the Beech Mountain Resort which offers snowboarding, skiing, outdoor ice skating and tubing in the winter and biking, hiking, and mountain top yoga in the summer. No trip is complete without a stop at the Beech Mountain Brewery located right on the Mountain! There is nothing better than curling up with a book in front of the crackling fire, unless it is watching the deer mull about the backyard while you soak in the hot tub! We love our cabin and we know you will too!

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