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Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community.

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The Mountain Majesty Sep 2018
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an onsite pool table.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Place, Lake Calhoun
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, South Mountains Game Land
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community.

Welcome to the Squirrel's Nest! This home was built in 2007 and has been used as a vacation rental home. Our family rented it on numerous occasions and fell in love. We were recently given the opportunity to purchase the home and did so without hesitation. The welcoming community, spectacular views and cozy cabin feel are all you need to feel right at home.

Our home sleeps 10 people comfortably, with room to relax and play inside and out. Enjoy the amazing decks - a covered main deck with rockers which wraps around to a large deck with a picnic table, gas grill and amazing westward views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as Mount Mitchell. Three of the bedrooms also have private balconies - the perfect place to escape for some peace and quiet. The main level master suite includes an extra long bathtub for you to stretch out in and relax. The downstairs living space includes a pool table, shuffleboard table and a closet full of movies and board games to make your stay fun no matter the weather.

Our home is located off Interstate 40, outside of Morganton and Marion, NC. There's so much to do within a 30-60 mile radius: breweries, wineries, shopping, hiking and more! We hope you visit the Squirrel's Nest.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1550002
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Silver Fork Winery and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Outpost and Old Fort Railroad Museum. Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum and Lake Lure Adventure Company are also worth visiting.
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Map
Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Calhoun - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • South Mountains Game Land - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Silver Fork Winery - 21 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Lake James State Park - 31 min drive - 32.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Betty's Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ashly's Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chow TIme Pizza - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community.?

As of Jun 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community. on Aug 23, 2026 start from $411, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community.?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community.?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Family friendly mountain cabin with awesome westerly views in gated community. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Silver Fork Winery and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine. Pisgah National Forest and South Mountains State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Contrenia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very informative and welcoming. Any questions needing answers the host made sure to contact me in a very timely manner. Would definitely recommend this property, will be booking with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Amazing spot

Thank you for an awesome stay. Such a quiet relaxing place to rejuvenate. Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W.

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

Great stay!

Awesome property with beautiful views and considerable amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2020
Thanks Shawn! Come back and visit anytime. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley U.

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

Beautiful Mountain stay

Cozy beautiful cabin with great views in a. Gorgeous quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2023
Thanks Haley! Glad everything worked out. Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Best Cabin Ever!

This cabin was perfect for our family holiday vacation. Ages 10 through 73 were comfortable and very pleased with their stay. We will be back to this location for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2024
Allison, Thank you and your family for the visit and your review. We too have a family that spans that same age range. Let me know when you want to visit again. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Ken and Karen Jones
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely amazing. The wrap around pouch looking over the mountains could not be captured in pictures. What a view. We had a lot of cooks and the kitchen handled everything we needed it to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2025
Thanks Jason. We appreciate your review. We too love the view of the mountains as well as the stars late at night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

So fun!

Our family had a great stay. Such fun playing pool, shuffleboard, and rocking in the porch!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2023
Thanks Kim, Welcome back and glad your family had a fun visit. Thanks for keeping the rocking chairs busy. Karen and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Amazing cabin!

The Squirrel’s Nest is amazing! Plenty of room, an awesome porch, amazing views, and lots of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 22, 2022
Hi Kim, Karen and I wish you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! Thank you for your visit and excellent review. We too love the porch. We are in the process of updating the main porch. Stay tuned. Since you've been to the cabin several times, we wonder if you have any comments pro/con for what we can do better or what you like etc. Send it to my email if you care to share your thoughts. Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks, Karen and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary P.

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

Heaven

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location was perfect and the house was beautiful! Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2020
Thank you Hilary and family! We are so glad you had a great getaway. K&K
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views for sunset are wonderful on the back porch. Coffee and deer watching on the side porch in the mornings was nice also. Grandview peaks is a great neighborhood to relax and enjoy the Views. My family enjoy it yearly. Simple check in and communication with the owner was good. House is very well stocked.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2025
Thank you so much for your rental and review. We were hoping for a “5”. What were the things that kept us below 5? Do we compare well with other GVP rentals you have visited? Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eisman U.

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

Wonderful place to enjoy vacation time.

The most professional owner to communicate in all the process to rent this house from the beginningto the end, the property is amazing we don't have words to describe it because we were very impressed how comfortable was it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2022
Hi Eisman, Wow, thank you for your visit and super review. Karen and I appreciate your words about the cabin. We too feel at ease when we get a chance to stay. Please plan another visit in the future. Karen & Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Great property and beautiful view!

Our group loved our stay at this property! The house had everything we needed for our 5 night stay. The owners were very responsive and answered any questions we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Karen and I thank you for your review. We too love the views and appreciate your kind words and care of The Mountain Majesty. We look forward to your next visit. Have a great 2019! Karen and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Amazing views

Our family had a relaxing stay at this cabin. We hiked, fished at the lake, and relaxed in the rocking chairs every day. The cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 11, 2021
Thank you Kim! We do the same as you when we are able to get the family together. So glad you were able to return. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason k.

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

Great house

Beautiful house and property. All nine of us had a great time and plenty of room on the different levels of the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2024
Thanks Jason! We love the cabin too. We are glad your crew had plenty of room and a great time. Please come back anytime. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Great Family Holiday

We had a most joyful Christmas. The beauty of the mountains was so refreshing and added to our celebration. The rooms, beds and house layout were just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 30, 2022
Happy New Year Suzanne! Thank you for the review. We are all “dedecorated ” and ready for the winter visits. Hope to see you again. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

What an amazing house

My family loved this house! Perfect views, spacious home, gameroom for the kids; it has everything a family could need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 23, 2021
Thank you Bonnie! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you got some relax time while the games were going in the basement. Please consider us for a return visit. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Fantastic Christmas stay

Beautiful views abound at this property. This was our first Christmas that we spent away from home and it was such a great experience, the kids are ready to do it again. The home is very well appointed, comfortable and the decorations were beautiful and just right to make it feel like a home away from home. Communication was great and the check in process was very easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
Happy New Year! Thank you for your Christmas visit and wonderful review. We are so happy that our decorating skills made your Christmas similar to home. Please visit again. Karen and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Highly recommend

Our vacation at this cabin was perfect! Beautifal mountain views. And the place had everything you could possibly need. They had thought of everything. We haven't been on a family vacation since our children were small and this was the perfect choice for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2022
Hi Deborah, Thank you for the review! We're so glad you were able to get the family together for good times and great views. Return again. Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Very Impressed

We were looking to spend Thanksgiving away from home and this place was perfect. The views, the spacious cabin, etc were all spectacular. James and Karen were very thorough with all of the instructions, making check-in and check-out a breeze. We are already looking forward to when we can come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2022
Hi David, Thanks so much for your visit and 5 star review. We do appreciate visitors who enjoy the cabin and community as much as we do! You’re welcome to return anytime. The Joneses
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita L.

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

Excellent

The cabin was more than we expected, it was like heaven. My family enjoyed the stay and my kids were over excited to be in such a beautiful place. The view was spectacular, the cabin had everything we needed well equipped. Thank you for such a magical christmas
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
We are so glad you loved it and had a great Christmas! Happy New Year to you and your entire family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Gorgeous view and property!

This is a beautiful home with a spectacular view of the mountains! We loved the rocking chairs on the porch for morning coffee, and also for sunset wine. The home is spacious, with a full bathroom and bedroom(s) on each floor. Ken was incredibly helpful and responsive. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2022
Hi Mary, Thank you for taking the time to write us a wonderful review. Karen and I thank you for your visit. We hope you enjoyed NC enough for a return visit. Take care, Ken and Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

We went to the cabin for my daughter's 5th birthday and had a lot of fun. Even though it was foggy and cold the whole time the cabin is extremely cozy with lots to do and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2021
Thank you for renting and the very positive review. You certainly didn’t have Mother Nature on your guest list. Please visit again - we will do our best to get you beautiful days! Ken and Karen
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

A lovely long weekend

We’ve been renting this house for several years now for our family’s yearly long weekend getaway. It’s a beautiful house with plenty of room for us to spend time together or apart. It’s well appointed, and we had everything we needed. We’ve already talked about going back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you for the review. We look forward to your next visit! Karen and Ken
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

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

Views!!

This cabin was AMAZING mountain views are breathtaking!! The game room was a plus especially for the kids! We had PLENTY of movies to choose from, this cabin had everything we needed for cooking. Thank you for sharing this beautiful cabin with us. I will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2020
Hi Jasmine, We obviously forgot to thank you for the wonderful review. Karen and I really appreciate your time and words! K & K
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Relaxing Mountain Stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Squirrels Nest and the house was beautiful. The hosts had thought of everything and were so accommodating. We loved the porch/balconies and the rocking chairs were the perfect way to enjoy the sunset and sunrises. Our group already is talking about coming back next year! We traveled with 5 kids under 5 and the house layout and accommodations helped to make our stay enjoyable as parents.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you! Wonderful words that we so appreciate. We’re glad your family enjoyed the rocking chairs and the sunrise/sunsets. We would be glad to welcome you back anytime. Thanks again for your visit and review. Karen and Ken

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