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HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN

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Front left of home
Winter view from downhill
Front entrance porch with bench seating (partial view)
Living room partial view from front door
Living room stone fireplace

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

10 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 304900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Beech Mountain, NC
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    7 min drive
  • Land of Oz
    12 min drive
  • Banner Elk Winery
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 30)

Ground Floor

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Ground Floor

1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor TV Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Foor

2 Double Beds

Second Floor (1)

2 Queen Beds

Second Floor (2)

2 Queen Beds

Second Floor (3)

2 Double Beds

Second Floor (4)

2 Double Beds

Top Floor (1)

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Top Floor (2)

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Top Floor (3)

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

6 bathrooms

Ground Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor (2)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Hall

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Potential Private

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Top Floor Hall

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN

LIKE BEECH MOUNTAIN AND ITS SKI RESORT, WE'RE BLESSED TO HAVE SURVIVED HELENE INTACT AND ARE AVAILABLE TO GUESTS. WE'RE ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR STAYS FROM TODAY ONWARD! NOW'S THE TIME TO BOOK YOUR TRIP DATES TO AID IN RELIEF EFFORTS WHILE VIEWING LATE FALL FOLIAGE. OR, AID THE AREA ECONOMICALLY IN THE FUTURE BY BOOKING YOUR SKI TRIP NOW.

Planning a family reunion, group retreat or get together with friends? Get your choice of future dates now!

The perfect place for a Skiing, Spring, Summer or Fall getaway. Enjoy the charm of the Town of Beech Mountain with its winter wonderland setting during skiing months as well as unhurried pace and cool temperatures during our non-ski season. The town of Beech Mountain is the highest incorporated city east of the Mississippi River with year-round comfortable temperatures (OK-maybe the ski season temperatures are darn cold, but it is winter on a mountain after all).

4900+ square foot log home in moderately wooded setting located near by town's recreational facilities and 2.1 miles from Ski Beech entrance.

Home's exterior is field stone and cedar shake. The Lodge's interior, which is almost exclusively wood, creates rustic atmosphere with modern conveniences. Wood beamed ceilings throughout. Many of the walls are 16'-24' thick hand-hewn logs. Interior materials are recycled from 148 year-old grist mill located in Chatham, Virginia; the 142 year-old Reedy Fork Mill formerly outside Winston-Salem, NC; and, a barn of unknown age and origin.

Living room, dining room, and kitchen floors are hardwood (area rug covers almost all of living room); all halls and bedrooms are carpeted and bathrooms are ceramic tiled.

Large living room with over-sized wood burning fireplace (firewood provided). Dining room is 10' x 35' and seats 30 at one sitting. Kitchen has flat-surface stove top, separate flat-surfaced stove with self-cleaning oven, combination microwave/range hood and two GE refrigerators with icemakers. Wood deck is 18' x 18' with perimeter bench seating and over-sized commercial gas grill. Ten bedrooms contain ten full-size beds and ten queen-size beds, three adult-size bunk beds as well as a twin-size sofa bed.

TV room has 55" Samsung flat panel smart TV with YouTube TV digital streaming service, high-speed broadband internet access, VCR/DVD player and surround sound system as well as a queen-size sleeper sofa, which may be used as eleventh bedroom. Third floor hallway has foyer with large window seat, sofa, and 42' flat panel TV with YouTube TV and a PlayStation 4 game system.

Off-street parking for up to eleven or fourteen vehicles (dependent upon vehicle size)..

Keywords: Huge, Log Home, on ski hill, NC mountains

Property manager

John Warthman
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Owner must approve pet(s). Additional deposit.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
When presented, Traveler must sign lease with accompanying rules and regulations required by the state of North Carolina for all short-term rentals .
If rental is approved by Owner, any college-age or affiliated Traveler or group must pay an additional $400 refundable security deposit upon billing.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Banner Elk

Located in Charter Hills, a neighborhood in Banner Elk, this vacation home is near theme parks and in the mountains. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 7 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 12 min drive
  • Banner Elk Winery - 19 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 23 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪5506' Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HUGE ONE-OF-A-KIND LOG HOME ON BEECH MOUNTAIN located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in Charter Hills is in the mountains, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, and close to winter activities such as cross-country skiing and sledding. Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Racheal C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Host!
John is truly an amazing host. Thought we didn’t make it to the property due to the Hurricane, John communicated the entire time, kept me up to date with weather conditions and kept my family and I safety as his main priority. He was communicative and very caring in the process! I look forward to revoking his place very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodations!
Property is beautiful and had more than enough room and space! We booked this house for friends and family to stay during our wedding weekend. All the guests had great things to say! John the host was very communicative and responsive. The only thing to note is that it wasn’t communicated to us until 3 days before our stay that paper products such as toilet paper and paper towels are not provided. It would have been nice to have that stated in the listing (had to coordinate buying that after I had already started traveling). Otherwise, it seemed like everything else you would need was there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good weekend away with friends
Good place tucked away in the hills for a peaceful and relaxing long weekend away with 14 friends. We all had an excellent time at the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steph K.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
This house was filthy!
This house needs a total overhaul! We arrived to four bag of trash on the front porch that we had to remove. There were no clean towels-there were piled up in a closet. I called and texted the owner but he wasn’t able to do anything about the houses condition! Do not stay here! Dead trees fallen on the property. The furniture, rugs, shower curtains, toilets, shower heads, windows all need scrubbing! There need to be upgrades to include basic screens and rotten wood replaced! I’ve never seen a rental this bad. I have reached out for a P refund and only had a cleaning fee refunded. The owner communicates but doesn’t seem to understand the gravity of his home’s disarray! The grill was filthy, the deck boards are rotting, there is rotten wood on windows, on the entrance walkway,. Some of the windows have no screens and they were all filthy with bugs and mold! And that’s important because it’s the only way to cool the house down… also, there was mold on a shower curtain and a shower head. A toilet that rocked and was “fixed” with cardboard to try to stop that problem. In a house for 30 people, you could hardly move in the kitchen! When you opened a cupboard door it hit the fan. And then there were the sheets!! Filthy, crumbs and other stuff were in the bedsheets. One of the bunk beds had been peed in and the sheets and blanket was still damp😮. The bedspreads were old and not clean. I will never recommend VRBO again.what kind of business is it that allows such properties!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvona Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Lovely
A few Alumni members of our baseball team stayed here and enjoyed their experience. Everything was clean and well-looked after. The communication with the property manager was especially good. The directions were clear. All info we needed was provided. The building's history is very interesting. All around good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

JON T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Won't recommend!
10 rooms but they are all super tiny. Top floor is like a hot furnace. No A/c, no fan. We couldn't use the top floor at all. People slept on the floor instead. 🔥 Bathrooms don't have soap or toilet rolls. Bring your own. Washer and dryer don't work. The owner /property manager is a gem of a human being. Kind and gentle. He was very quick with responses, and provided a lot of useful info. Perhaps that's the only good thing about this property that is worth mentioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Long Weekend
From age 78 to 3 years, our family of 16 people, enjoyed staying here. There were a few issues because of the previous tenets but the owner was very helpful in working with us on everything. The kitchen was a little smaller than I had thought it would be for a house that can hold 30 people - but we were able to grill steaks, hamburgers and have taco night in our three night stay without any issues! It was a great weekend and John is great to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Worked out great for a family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hill Family & Friends Fishing Trip
The property worked very well for us with the exception of about an hour drive to our fishing location. Our host was very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway spot for a large group!
Great location. VERY kind owners. PLENTY of room for even a group of 18 adult males looking to cut loose. All the amenities you could imagine, plus an immeasurable dose of hideaway charm!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Log Cabin Mansion
Amazing stay here! Would recommend for any large parties.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sorority Retreat
All the girls loved the house and it’s very spacious to fit a lot of people!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Youth Ministry Ski Retreat
We brought a large group of 27, and this house was perfect for our needs. It has beds for 30, plenty of bathrooms, great dining room/meeting space, and John was a super host!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Ski/Mountain House
We love this house! Our youth and college group has been staying here on our annual ski trips for the last 10 years and it never disappoints. John is a wonderful host and will take care of any needs that might arise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reese N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
The house is huge and has so much character. It is very beautiful and we all had an amazing time. What made this stay especially splendid was the host! THe host is an amazing guy and super nice and responsive. So much fun here
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Maria T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family winter adventure
The home is rustic and spacious. Close to ski resorts and Banner Elk. Our family of 13 had plenty of room and enjoyed a warm fire in the evenings.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bouler family
It was a wonderful house and a beautiful location and overall just very very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic and Unique!
What a cool cabin for big groups. We had the best time! John was such a lovely accommodating host. He left extra supplies and accommodated our early arrival!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family/Friend Trip
One of my favorite houses I have stayed at! The location was great and slept 20 of us comfortably with room for more. Not only that the host, John, was incredible. His attention to detail with your stay and quick communication allowed for a great stay. He genuinely wants everyone to enjoy themselves. One of the most patient and understanding hosts Ive had!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Long Weekend
John is an amazing host. He was very responsive to questions and did everything he could to ensure our stay was was a good one. My family loved our visit to his log house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family Gathering
Unique Log Home is a fitting description. The house has good bones, spacious and the location is beautiful. Space worked well for a family gathering of about 20 people. Furniture and carpeting need updated, as do some of the bathrooms. But overall the space worked well. Did enjoy the large eating area. That said, the house is in need of upgrades in appliances, furniture and carpeting. It is also in need of some general maintenance throughout.. Outside deck is a great space, with a beautiful view. However, it is in need of a good cleaning and staining. That said, host did give us a heads up. Firepit was enjoyable and we used it every night. Firewood was provided, which was convenient and appreciated, but no furniture was provided. The surrounding yard needs maintenance, grass needs to be cut, debris removed and some dead trees taken down. All in all we had a great time with family and enjoyed our stay on Beech Mountain. The large, spacious house worked for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
We enjoyed our stay with such a big place and plenty of room for all 27 of us! The old house made it a quaint place to stay. Having 2 refrigerators and 2 stoves was nice for cooking for a big group. John was very helpful and kind. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay for my wedding!
John was amazing. The cabin was so cute. A lot of character. I love the way that a lot of the word in the house is 140 years old. John was so accommodating. There was enough bedrooms and bathrooms for all 24 of our guests to stay and then some. I would definitely recommend staying at the cabin again. It definitely accommodated are ever need. The kids love the fire pit outside and the fireplace inside. We had s’mores every single night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience
Great property. Pictures were accurate. Had a larger family coming and this was perfect for all of us to stay. Parking was perfect. We had 8 cars and had enough for all and a few more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property Manager Made the Stay
The property was amazing. Plenty of fire pits, plenty of beds and even enough room for a Cornhole tournament out front. We mostly stayed in the house during our stay but we also made it out to some hiking trails. The previous tenants broke a few things and they hadn't quite gotten fixed yet by the time we got there, but the owner was very transparent about the whole process and extremely concerned about our stay. Ultimately it wasn't anything day ruining but it's nice to see an owner that willing to work with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Warthman

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The Warthman Family-Kay, John, Jonathan, Josh and his wife, Natalie-own the Lodge. Kay is a long-ago retired nurse, who devoted her time to parenting and now focuses on church related activities. John is a retired real estate property management exec., who oversaw management of 17,000+ apartments, 3,800+ condominiums, 1 million+ square feet of office space and a number of home owner associations in a 30+ year career.

Why they chose this property

We bought this home when we lived in Charlotte and our oldest son was just born. We had visited the mountains during the summer and fell in love with Beech Mountain. A subsequent ski trip further cemented that feeling. During John's summers of his first school years, he lived with his grandparents in 5-bedroom converted stone barn. The Lodge reminded him of those wonderful childhood memories. With the help of his contractor brother Bob, he bought, refurbished, and expanded it as well as added a stone facade to the majority of the house during weekends for 8 months to bring his vision to fruition.

Because we've lived in GA for many years now, we've been unable to enjoy the Lodge and its peaceful setting as much as we'd like. However, over the years we've owned and operated the Lodge, we've been privileged to serve many families and groups. Many of them have returned again and again causing us to think of them as extended family. So, we derive pleasure from the enjoyment they experience as well as the relationships we've formed over those years.

What makes this property unique

The setting of the Lodge combined with materials contained within it just give us the feeling of living in another, less hurried time. However, it's just 2.1 road miles from the busy Beech Mountain Resort ski slopes. During the non-ski season, there's a large array of nearby activities and attractions available. We think it's the perfect combination of yesteryear atmosphere combined with those many nearby attractions and modern conveniences.

Pets allowed with specific rules and written permission

Languages:

English

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