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

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Beech Mountain, NC

Beech Mountain Resort5 min drive
Land of Oz9 min drive
Banner Elk Winery15 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Bedroom - "Banner Elk"

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level- "Game-On Deer"

1 Twin Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master #1 - "Après-Ski"

1 Queen Bed

Master #2 - "Walk in the Woods"

1 Queen Bed

2 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

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.

Property manager

Kimberly Read

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beech Mountain Vacation Rental | 4BR | 3BA | 1,792 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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 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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

Beech Mountain Resort - 5 min drive
Land of Oz - 9 min drive
Lees-McRae College - 11 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 15 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - 12 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 12 min drive
Bella's - 19 min drive
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - 12 min drive
The Pedalin' Pig-Banner Elk - 21 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.

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?

Check-out 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. Banner House Museum and Lees-McRae College are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Regan L.

Feb 11, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 7, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Hank J.

Jan 16, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gena P.

Dec 26, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Brantley G.

Oct 15, 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Read

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!