The beauty of the North Carolina Mountains awaits at this quaint 1-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental in West Jefferson! This octagon-shaped home features custom wood furnishings, modern amenities, and a wraparound deck, making it the perfect home-away-from-home. Spend your days exploring the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, fishing the historic New River, or venturing downtown for local bites and brews. When you’re ready to unwind, return to the ‘Mountain Lighthouse' and cozy up by the fire pit.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Wraparound Deck | Dog Friendly w/ Fee | Keyless Entry
Perfect for a romantic couples getaway or a small family retreat, this West Jefferson vacation rental provides all the essential comforts and a prime location to explore the area’s best attractions.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: South Fork New River access (1.0 mile), Blue Ridge Parkway (4.8 miles), Mount Jefferson State Natural Area (9.1 miles), EB Jeffress Park - The Cascades Trail (12.1 miles), Elk Mountain Overlook (14.4 miles), Appalachian Ski Mountain (29.3 miles), The Blowing Rock (33.5 miles), Doughton Recreation Area (33.5 miles) BOONE HIGHLIGHTS (~25 miles): Appalachian State University, Tweetsie Railroad, Mystery Hill, trails, parks, gardens, museums, art galleries, shopping, restaurants, college football games NEARBY TOWNS: West Jefferson (7.5 miles), Jefferson (8.9 miles), Wilkesboro (24.8 miles), North Wilkesboro (25.1 miles) AIRPORTS: Tri-Cities Regional Airport (99.1 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (113 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 2 stairs to enter and a full flight of stairs to access the bedroom and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
West Jefferson
West Jefferson is home to this holiday home. New River State Park and Mount Jefferson State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 9 min drive - 12.4 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 155 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
Hillbilly Grill - 11 min drive
KFC - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill!?
As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill! on 25 Jun 2026 start from £54, 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 at Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unique West Jefferson Home w/ Fire Pit & Grill! located?
Situated in West Jefferson, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of New River State Park, Ashe Lake and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Ashe County Cheese Store and Mountain Aire Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Unique (in a great way) home in a quiet area. Had all amenities we needed! Close to West Jefferson State Park and downtown West Jefferson. Very clean home. Communication with owner was excellent- very quick to respond! I’m
Mona W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia
31 Dec 2023
Awesome little mountain retreat
We thought this Mountain Lighthouse was very cozy and fun. Stay was just what we expected. We had a great time here.
The unit smelled mildewy. We paid a housekeeping fee, but had a long list of chores to do before we left. The upstairs commode handle would stick, leaving it running. Would have liked some tips on where to set the heater, we spent the first night going up and down the stairs several times during the night to try to get it comfortable upstairs ... not good !! The ceiling fan/light upstairs where you had two settings: on fan at one setting/light or off, no light, no fan.
Kerry J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Emily
19 May 2025
Cute cute stay for sure
Easy and cute stay! House is unique and adorable. Bed was comfy - no AC upstairs wasn’t super fun but our trip was cool for the most part (it stormed and the box fan giving us air we had some mist on us too lol the wind and storm was so strong lol)There were a lot of bugs/spiders we had to kill. Stairs are steep! We brought a baby gate for our dog and toddler that kinda fit at the top of the stairs to keep them up there with us. Great option for 2 people looking for a quick get a way in the mountains. Well stocked, good for the price, super cute! We saw deer night one right next to the house :)
It is as it’s posted - cute little place for a couples get away. We brought a baby gate for top of the stairs to get our dog and toddler up there with no fear of them falling down the steep stairs. There was no AC so there a box fan and a window upstairs we opened and blew air in at night. It was very cute and well stocked, we did find some bugs and killed those, but generally very clean. We enjoyed our stay and it was pretty much as expected! The company renting this out sent some confusing emails that said my payment was due Jan 01 1971, but otherwise it was easy and fine. Lol
Very cool house, in a great neighborhood, 10 minute walk to the river. It was perfect for 2 people and a dog. Only negative is that there is no AC. A small window unit could cool the whole house. Other than that no complaints.
Eric B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sandra
6 Jul 2023
Awesome
We had some fun times at this Octagon home. The listing was described accurately. Home was clean and had all the items needed for our stay. Some of the amenities that we used were the gas grill, gas oven, and the Keurig. We also used the iron and ironing board. Worked perfectly. Thanks for a lovely long weekend. Note that there was not a hair dryer so, if you need one, bring one.
Sandra
Verified
6/10 Okay
James C.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Location, but needs some upkeep.
For starters, I am not sure who is at fault for the cons between the owners and the Evolve managers. Overall I had a great vacation and a lovely time at the home. It was a great place for two people. Had the cons not been a factor I would definitely stay again! The cons are not meant to be rude, but just some critiques.
Pros:
-Great communication anytime I had a question
-Loved the concept of the house
-Great Location
-Affordable
-Gas appliances
-Easy check-in/check-out instructions
-Fire pit with picnic table
Cons:
-Was given inaccurate check-in instructions so had to call the contact number at 11 PM for the correct door code.
-Dirty (Upon arrival we found a lot of dead bugs on the kitchen floor, I killed multiple spiders in the kitchen sink and window area. There were also spiderwebs in the corners of the shower and bedroom, and there was dog hair/dirt on the bedspread and sheets before our dog was even upstairs.
-No A/C (a big deal in the summer because the ceiling fan does not help cool down the house.) A spare box fan was upstairs for us to use, but still did not do much, and cooking with a gas oven made it even hotter.
-The yard was overgrown and made walking the dog around the property at night and early morning very difficult, in addition, the dog kennel on the property looked unsanitary.
-Had no hot water the first night, wasn't aware the water heater had been turned off and had to locate it.
-The fire pit was not very useful due to the overgrown weeds.
James C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2023
Hi James, we're sorry to hear you were not fully satisfied with your visit. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit, and we want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. Rest assured, we will pass on your valuable feedback to our local contact and cleaning crew to prevent such issues from happening in the future.
Your review helps us improve, and we appreciate your input.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott
28 Jan 2023
Great place to get away
Cute little house in the mountains. CLEAN! Not too far from downtown but far enough away to see stars on a clear night. Owners are very polite. Will definitely book again