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Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway

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..escape & enjoy Mammaw's Raccoon Holler - join our Raccoon Holler family.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Jefferson, NC
  • Place, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway

Experience the authenticity of Mammaw and Pappaw Darnell’s home place ½ miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway and across the street from the Raccoon Holler Campground lake. The beautiful lake is right in front of the home place. Used to about 5 years ago, there was no water or bathroom in this cabin. After Mammaw passed away, it was our dream to restore the home and leave the rooms as Mammaw had them in order to share the love of the cabin with others. Now complete with granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and whirlpool tub with it has all the modern day luxuries. You will really enjoy your time here – two bedrooms (i.e., three full beds as two are upstairs in one room), full bathtub, separate shower, washer dryer, dishwasher microwave, hardwood floors, natural beams etched with pine hardwood to provide the rustic cabin feel yet with the modern day appliances of comfort including flat screen cable television.

Sit on the front porch and look at the lake, view the lake from the kitchen, living room and upstairs bedroom. This home place offers authenticity and comfort. Convenient to Jefferson and West Jefferson, 22 miles out the Blue Ridge Parkway to Boone and a mile from the famous Northwest Trading Post, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 miles from Wilkesboro, come home to Raccoon Holler.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must ask and pay deposit.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING OF ANY KIND INSIDE THE HOME
NO CANDLES OR BURNING OF INCENSE INSIDE OF THE HOME

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 are allowed on site
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Jefferson

Jefferson is home to this cottage. Ashe County Cheese Store and Boone Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Holmes Convocation Center. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Jefferson, NC

What's nearby

  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Appalachian State University - 35 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 38 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 39 min drive - 47.8 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 42 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Oldhouse Goods Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Don's Mountain Aire Seafood & Steak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Roadie’s Parkway Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway on May 1, 2026 start from $133, 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 Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cabin in the Heart of Blue Ridge Parkway located?

Situated in Jefferson, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and within 6 mi (10 km) of New River State Park and Jefferson Landing. Elk Shoals and Ashe Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value and beautiful area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and scenic area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute, clean cabin in the woods with plenty of room. Was dark when we arrived and was a little confusing on check in as there were no numbers on the cabin and mailbox in front had a different number. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raphael R.

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

Great location! Walk to the Blue Ridge Parkway..

The cabin is roomy, with large outdoor space and great view of the water avcross the quiet street. It was warm, well stocked, and includes a smart tv. Denver the host is kind and responds quickly to any need or question. We will return when we hit Ashe County again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

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

A nice cabin but devoid of amenities

We had to leave earlier than expected because there was no heat for a couple of days and we awoke this morning and there was no water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D., Dublin, NC

Perfect Relaxing Retreat

This place was amazing. Our very enjoyable stay started as soon as we entered and saw how clean, cozy, and well appointed the cute little home is. Nothing, absolutely nothing, was lacking, from the amenities and furnishings to the location! It was close to town and very close to tons of existing things to do in the area. We had a rough start the first day as a storm had come through but setting on the front porch listing to the rain was very relaxing! Denver was a great host and a pleasure to work with. We are so fortunate to have found this lovely home. I am already feeling the urge to go back to go back to Mammaw and Pappaw Darnell’s home place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

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

Great Find!

This property was SO clean and one of our best rental finds in some time. Surprisingly great. Pictures don’t do it justice. Fantastic communication and great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great little Gem, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway

Wonderful cabin with all modern conveniences. Fresh air, beautiful scenery and close to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Quaint and convenient

Location convenient to town, nestled into a private setting off the beaten path. Clean, comfortable amenities. Calgon box on tub made us all smile. Would have enjoyed a longer stay. Suggest privacy screen between upstairs bedroom spaces, some finger pulls for pocket doors in bath as it was difficult to get a good grip to close. Would recommend as a relaxing get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonya C.

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

White Christian

We loved this house. Was a perfect setting for our Christmas this year. The kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need to cook up a meal. Everything was thoughtfully laid out and super clean. The Jacuzzi tub was a real treat. Owner was very responsive to our questions.. We will be staying here again in sure.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Fifth visit to the Holler

This is our fifth time staying at this lovely cabin. We’ve started thinking of it as our home away from home. Denver is an excellent host and very communicative when we had any questions or concerns. Looking forward to visit number six!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Isa B.

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

Cozy Cottage

Cute and cozy cottage perfect for our family (adults, children, and pets) near Downtown West Jefferson. Everything was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed with plenty of space for family gatherings. Lots of sleeping room with 1 bedroom downstairs and 4 beds upstairs. The only thing that I'd change is that the bedroom downstairs had a small closet but there was no closet upstairs and the drawers of the dresser were full. We ended up stacking our clothes on the sill that ran along the wall. Guests are not allowed access to the lake and playground across the street as those are part of the private campground but the porch was the perfect spot to unwind with a nice cup of coffee. Overall, we had a great experience! Thank you Denver and Wanda.

8/10 Good

Robert D.

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

Overall a nice place to stay at a fair price!

Tv’s need to be updated! Had to turn them off manually as remotes weren’t programmed to operate tv and satellite box from one remote! I could have done it, but needed a password to enter settings! Actually this is a big deal to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Cute cottage in the mountains

The cabin was spotless and cozy. There are actually 3 beds in the upstairs loft area, two full and one twin, as well as a double bed in the downstairs bedroom. All six of us were very comfortable. Plus we hiked at nearby Mt Jefferson State Park, which is lovely, and ate some delicious breakfasts at the CopperMine grill. We highly recommend this delightful cabin and the surrounding area!

10/10 Excellent

Leann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a wonderful time. This was our second stay.

It went well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Great relaxing get away

Loved this cottage and look forward to going back. We stayed in July and the temperature was so much cooler than at home. We spent most of our time in the rocking chairs on the front porch enjoying the view of the pond. We took s'mores supplies with it since we saw there was a fire pit. You can get bundles of firewood across the street at the campground. Our first night after a long drive we ordered dinner from the Mountain Sure Restaurant owned by the owners sister. The steak dinner was more than enough for my husband and I. The owner responded to our questions right away and Wanda came to the cottage quickly to respond to our request. There are lots of sight seeing brochures on the hutch by the table which was very helpful. The Parkway is just a few minutes up the road so you are close enough to the Parkway but still in a cozy quiet spot. Our friends came the second night and stayed upstairs. They said the bed was comfortable although she said it would be better with curtains to block out the car lights. Our room was comfortable as well. Our second night we grilled out on the grill by the little creek where we saw hummingbirds. The hummingbird would come buzz us on the porch too. We enjoyed our walk around the pond after dinner. There are so many lightning bugs I don't think I have ever seen so many and a bunny always stopped by each morning and evening. We loved that we were able to take our dog and he enjoyed lounging on the porch. We would definitely recommend this cottage and look forward to going back.

2/10 Terrible

Susan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Lack of communication

There was no stay to rate. Upon arriving at the property, someone else was already there. My husband and I had driven a few hours, with our dogs, to stay for the weekend to be with our daughter for her birthday. The property had been double-booked. I reserved through VRBO and the other was reserved through HomeAway. We had to scramble to find a place to stay that would allow dogs. Not to mention this was move-in weekend for the nearby college. The owner did refund most of the money and tried to make things right. I do not blame him for the double-booking. I strongly think all of these rental companies need to get together and purchase a software program that tracks reservations to prevent this type of thing from happening to other people. We did get extremely lucky and found a hotel room that was pet-friendly. I am somewhat wary of using this service again.

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie C., Burlington North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs a back deck for more privacy and gas grill would be great closer to house.

My husband, cousin and I loved this quaint home, beautifully updated. We wanted stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Very enjoyable

We really enjoyed are stay at the cabin . The only this we tried to use the jacuzzi bathtub but did not work. Wifi was out but they got that working asap thank you .

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

The Baxters

Really enjoyed our stay...loved the cozy home feel and how clean the house was. We also enjoyed view snd being able to walk lake plus backyard area are all a plus as well as being able to bring our dog! Which is huge! We would have enjoyed using fireplace as seasonal weather brought in very cool temps . Please repair for future visits ASAP. We plan on keeping this place in our “favorites”
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy F.

Amazing getaway

We stay at this awesome house every time we visit the mountains. It has everything we need for a quiet getaway with our fur babies. Denver is always quick to respond if we have a question. The kitchen is my favorite- plenty of space to cook and everything you need. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jhona n.

Really nice !!!

Thank you so much was very pleasent stay everything was clean , Wanda was really nice and helpful , we can wait to came back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth O.

Warm, Comfy and quiet Cabin

My children loved it. clean, warm and comfy cabin. it has everything that a family with children needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

A wonderful place to relax & enjoy Gods creations.

Would loved to stay forever.. A home away from home.. A little peace of heaven.. Just what the dtr ordered.. Great family owned.. very helpful & friendly as well..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nita D.

Wonderful

Loved the cabin and all of its amenities. Very peaceful and relaxing. We are return renters and will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Denver Severt

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I experienced complete love and acceptance when I visited my Mammaws and papaw here as a young boy. The two of them were amazing. Up the line was a spring where papaw went to get water. Down the line, lol, was an outhouse. When I stayed they wanted me to eat and rest and sleep and to this day in the courses I teach at UCF in Orlando to bachelors, masters, and doctoral students, I share about the RACCOON Holler Ritz Carlton experience I felt when spending time there. I wanted their legacy to live on so restore the cabin after they passed in hopes that those that came experienced a similar peace, love, and tranquility that I did when I was there. I hope you do. Currently, I am writing a childhood memoir entitled, Growing Up On Raccoon Holler. When finished, I will place a copy in the cabin. Thank all of you for reading and have a wonderful stay.

Why they chose this property

Growing Up On Raccoon Holler staying at my grandparents - here - home - heaven!

What makes this property unique

Please contact us directly for longer than weekly stay. We have a special rate for longer stays.

Please email us first before making any payment.
No hidden fees.

We don't charge any cleaning fee or hidden fees. We do appreciate if you leave the place clean. Small tip for the care taker would be appreciated also but not necessary.
Holiday weekends have different price than what listed. Listed price are good for regular days.

We have WIFI.

We prefer that you pay directly using the payment method on VRBO website. We will also accept if you have other preference for payment like checks.

Please email or call us if you have any question that does not answer here.
Reservations are accepted with a two-night minimum deposit.
Check in is 3:00 pm - check out is 11:00 am.

Reservation policy: Payment is due at the time of the reservation.

Cancellation policy: Just let us know at least three weeks before the trip.

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