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"Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Foosball onsite
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Watauga River
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

"Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat

This Awesome Mountain Retreat will be your favorite vacation spot after just one stay! Relax and unwind in this spacious 3 Bedroom, 3 bath retreat complete with a loft area. This cozy mountain retreat offers something for everyone; as the loft area is a fun hang-out space for children. Sink into the waters of the hot tub on the covered porch overlooking the view, show off your skills at the foosball table, cozy up in one of the two sitting areas in front of a fireplace, enjoy your morning cup of coffee on the covered porch! This cabin has it all!

Spacious cabin rental with hot tub, foosball table, outdoor fire area, access to swimming, tennis, Watauga River. The coziness will welcome you the moment you step inside and explore from room to room.

During your stay in the community of Mill Ridge you will have access to swimming pool (seasonal), tennis courts, duck ponds, walking trails and Watauga River frontage. Central cooling on every floor, fireplace on the first floor, central heat on the first & second, space heaters in the master bedroom (bottom floor).

Pet fee is per pet. Please contact me if you have more than 1 pet on the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Need details about your pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside but please pick up the butts!
No smoking inside the home
Clean up after pets

Important information

You need to know

Property # 932079
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 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
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

Boone

Located in Mill Ridge, a neighborhood in Boone, this cabin is near a water park. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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 and The Blowing Rock. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grandfather Trout Farm - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Appalachian State University - 17 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat on Jun 10, 2026 start from $424, 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 "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat located?

Located in Mill Ridge, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Watauga River, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery, and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 39 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Velvet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything went reasonably well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

reagan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in. Communion
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAMMY R.

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

Awesome cabin

This cabin is awesome. It has four floors and plenty of room for all family members. It is close to all the attractions. Our family really had a good time at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lori F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NEVER GOT TO STAY - A NIGHTMARE OF 24 HOURS PRIOR WHEN THEY MUST HAVE DOUBLED BOOKED THE CABIN AND TRIED TO "MOVE" US TO AN "UPGRADE" OR THEN WERE GOING TO "BUMP" THE PEOPLE CURRENTY IN THE CABIN (was not going to happen). TOO MANY DROPPED PHONE CALLS AND LEFT US WITH A GROUP OF 10, HALF FROM OUT OF TOWN AND NO CABIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Great host, great house

Trevor and Ambie were quick to respond to questions we had when we arrived. Beautiful home and perfect size for a family for friends getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 24, 2022
Will, I'm so glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! Thank you for taking care of the home and being a great communicator. Hope to host your family and friends again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Beautiful cabin, great host

We had the best stay and will be booking again next year! The cabin is beautiful and in a great location. We spent time at both Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, and were happy to find the amenities of Boone also nearby. A perfect mix of mountain tranquility and convenience. The cabin was clean and the host went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

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

Perfect winter vacation with friends!

We loved our stay here. It was two families, with 5 kids total. A great layout/setup for us and just a very comfortable place to be, with the perfect cabin feel! It was an easy drive back and forth to Sugar Mountain every day. And the hot tub on the deck was the best at the end of each adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 20, 2023
It's so great to hear you all enjoyed your stay at the mountain house! Thank you for taking great care of the home, you're welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Spacious and comfortable

We live in N. GA. and meet in NC with friends from VA every year. It's a total of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids) and this was a perfect fit for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 6, 2021
It's so good to see you guys used the cabin for a getaway with friends! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time together!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tonya C.

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

Say no to the place

Hot tub had a leak, was told the fireplace worked which was not the case the propane was not even hooked up( which was never resolved)The house is really outdated! The downstairs big bath tub is really gross and out dated. The pots and pans were dirty. Carpets has pet stains all over it. If you are on a budget then go for it. We spent Christmas in this cold cabin. You have been warned.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R.

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

Christmas Tree house

We enjoyed staying at Mills Ridge! It was a great central location to the places we went to that weekend! We had a family of 6 and extend family so a total of 5 adults and 3 and 1/2 kids who were 4 and younger. All the adult had a bed room and shared it with the kids. The loft was fun to play in for the kids but I preferred them to sleep on the same floor with the adults because they were so young. We enjoyed the house and cooked a few meals while we were there! This house is 3 stories and has quite a few steps! We enjoyed cooking smores over the fire pit one evening. The fire pit was a little close to the driveway where we parked and a little close to the edge of the property so we hung out on the porch to eat them! Overall a nice clean house with a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you so much for your review Mindy! So happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come again!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David G.

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

WARNING DO NOT STAY!

Booked this property and 3 hours before arrival host said property isn’t available due to heating. Requested a full refund and host would not give one. He didn’t even cancel the reservation but instead took my money and refused to give me a refund even though the property I booked wasn’t available. Instead he offered a different property that had steep washed out road and non working hot tub that hadn’t been serviced in years. Again requested a refund with the host over phone and through text. He hung up on me and has ignored my text for a full refund. Host is a dishonest person and liar and left my family in bad situation on our vacation. DO NOT do business with this host. As a 24 year veteran I never experienced such a disregard for service member or his family. Shameful, and deceit is this host. You have been WARNED!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew G.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

STAY AWAY FROM TREVOR CHERRY AND HIS PROPERTIES

Typically when you rent a property you expect everything to be taken care of upon arrival. This could not be further from the case with this property. Upon arrival I noticed how incredibly hot it was in the house so I called to find a solution. The owner was adamant that he had two window units in the house to keep it cool which I told him was not the case, I eventually had to send him a video to believe me. He had no idea what the condition of his property was like. After making him aware he told me an AC unit would be installed the following day, the following day came and went and nothing showed up. The next day we went for a hike and returned to two AC units in the box on the pouch. I texted a picture to Trevor and he told me I needed to install them myself, I SPENT ALOT ON THIS RENTAL AND AM TOLD TO INSTALL SOMETHING TO HIS PROPERTY MYSELF. He also said he would make it right in some capacity with a pool code which never was given and when I asked for one night to be refunded he refused. This property was a joke and I would not recommend to anyone, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2022
Andrew, I apologize for the problem the window units created. During your stay, maintenance was available to install both ac units; but could not guarantee the specific time you requested. I believe having the units delivered to the property was a better option than leaving you without air. I apologize again you had a negative experience. You have my contact information; I am available if you need to talk about this further.
Verified

6/10 Okay

April T.

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

Needs a refresh!

The positives first- owner was prompt with communication and the cabin is in a good location- easy access to banner elk and blowing rock. You can stay in this area and have multiple hiking opportunities very close. Here’s where it falls short- it’s in terrible need of a deep cleaning and basic maintenance. The carpets are gross- lots of stains. I also think the cabin had been restocked for new guests months before we stayed- we walked thru cobwebs in almost every room when we first arrived. There was a layer of dust on everything. My daughter has asthma and I had to wash comforters before she could even use the beds. The whole cabin is lacking overhead lighting and many of the light fixtures were missing bulbs- it was so dark in the kitchen I had to move a bedside lamp to the countertop. We were hoping to grill but we’re unable to find grilling tools and the grill was very dirty. I also noticed a good amount of poison ivy on a large tree right by the cabin. I could continue to list things like this but just know the whole impression is outdated, dark, and dirty. Mill run is a beautiful little neighborhood but this cabin has been neglected. It will accommodate a lot of people but sadly staying in it didn’t feel like a treat. One more thing worth noting- ALL the sheets are polyester- ugh!! If you decide you can ignore the other stuff do yourself a favor and bring cotton sheets so you don’t sweat to death at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2022
April, thank you for your honest feedback, both positive and constructive! I'm glad to hear the positives; prompt communication and good location. I strive to improve each guest's experience, and am addressing the constructive items; spring cleaning, BBQ tools and replacing linens as needed. Log cabins can certainly be darker, so additional lighting is a very good suggestion. I hope you will choose my cabin again in the future, knowing I value current and past guests' feedback and look to make improvements along the way. You are welcome back anytime, I'd love to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mike L.

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

Adequate accommodations if you are on a budget and don't require updated nice things.

Cabin was adequate for a stay in the mountains but not great. I was very outdated, had stained carpet, rips/ holes in some of the furniture/ rugs, the gas grill ran out of gas, the charcoal grill collapsed during use, the hot tub chemicals weren't balanced (we used test strips), and the lighting was poor. The owner actually called on the 2nd day so he could set up for the maintenance man to come fix an issue with the loft railing. I mentioned an issue with the mid level bathroom lights and jacuzzi but the lights seemed to work when the repairman showed up. The repairman said he'd have someone come fix the chemicals in the jacuzzi (which never happened) The next day, we had issues with the lights in the bathroom again. The property could certainly stand some tree trimming to improve the view and general updating (the TVs were super small and old too but that wasn't a huge issue for our purposes). All that being said, it was priced lower than most other comparable cabins in the area and they allowed for my wife's therapy dog (likely allowable due to the already existing condition of the carpet). There were definitely some inconveniences but there were beds with clean sheets (the only reason I gave 3 stars on cleanliness is due to the condition of the carpet and over all feel likely due to how outdated it was), towels, and hot showers so all things considered, we had what we needed. Some of the earlier reviews mentioned how hard it was to find this place. I did not have that issue and thought that the owner was more than adequate with the directions they provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2020
Thank you for the review. We apologize for any inconveniences that you encountered on your vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Great Family Trip

Our family had a wonderful trip. We were able to go out and enjoy Boone, Blowing Rock, and other areas all within a short distance of the cabin. We also enjoyed our down days relaxing at the cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2022
I'm so glad to her you had a wonderful trip. Thank you for taking care of the cabin, you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Very private and cozy

Great place for family and friends ! Decorated nicely, very private and great hot tub !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2021
Tim, thank you for the review. And thank you for being a great guest at the mountain cabin! I would be glad to host you again anytime!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaron W.

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

Great Cabin

Great, cozy cabin in a great location! We slept 7 comfortably and probably could have slept a couple more before being too worried about sleeping arrangements. The place could definitely use some updating and repairs, but it was still very nice. It was just a fairly short (and beautiful) drive to get to Boone, Blowing Rock, or Banner Elk from the cabin. We had a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2021
It's great to hear you enjoyed your time at the cabin and in the mountains! And thank you for taking care of the place - you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

4/10 Poor

jon h.

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

Not awesome

Floors were gross. Furniture was gross. Then there was the mice running through the kitchen and master bedroom. We saw 6 mice in 2 days and 3 nights. We left early because of cleanliness. Oh and TVs were silly. Saturday was 1/2 day rain out and I got to watch the masters on 1998 25” crap. You can buy a 40” new tv for $125. The view was good. The privacy was excellent. The layout was good. The hot tub was excellent. Communication with manger was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Payton B.

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

Awesome

The pictures does not do this cabin justice! It was so beautiful, and amazing ! We will definitely be coming back to stay again !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2021
It's great to hear you enjoyed your time at the mountains! Thank you so much for taking good care of the cabin!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie R.

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

Nice Getaway

Lots of room, great location, hot tub, fast internet and fire pit were the highlights of the property. Enjoyed ourselves, would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Great Getaway

Great place for a long weekend getaway. Close to slopes and with a hot tub for apres ski, our family loved it!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

3 Star Cabin, 5 Star Fun

We had a wonderful trip based around skiing - not the cabin. We simply needed a place to sleep and bring our pets which this property allowed. The gas fireplace was non-functional, bottom bedroom had no heat (two small space heaters), and there was only enough hot water for two showers. The grill, hot tub, and kitchen were as advertised. If your trip is based around your adventure this place is fune but if your vacation is centered around your time at the cabin I would avoid this property. The cabin is located at a dead end which is awesome.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Beautiful and serene

The property is exactly what the ad shows. Everything we needed was there. This is a beautiful property and the owner is very nice and quick to respond. The house and proper are very well maintained and the furnishings are comfortable A+
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Great spot

Perfect place in a great location. We took the kids skiing at sugar & beech & it was convenient to both!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Nice cabin for families

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin was located in convenient location. to Blowing Rock and Boone. Nice size for families. The owner was very super nice. Easy booking. We will definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Thank you Lisa! We are so glad you enjoyed our cabin! Hope to see you soon!

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