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Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch

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A wooden deck with glass railings overlooking a snowy landscape.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A cabin with a paved driveway, wooden chairs, and a large rock.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and light-colored cabinetry.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, a large sofa, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Seven Devils, NC
  • Place, Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch

Welcome to Highlander Retreat! Our cabin is perfect for a family, couples or a group of friends looking to enjoy a mountain getaway. The retreat is a spacious chalet style mountain home with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, all on one level. Come enjoy this private home with vaulted wood ceilings, a gas fireplace in an open living room, perfect for gathering or reading your book by the fire. It is located in Seven Devils; close to Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Sugar and Beech ski resorts.

The space -
The Highlander Retreat sits at 4,000 feet, offering a private and spacious getaway, with a large deck to take in the majestic mountain views.

The living room, dining room and kitchen are all centered around a large, new gas fireplace. The living room features a new sectional couch, a desk area for those looking to work while on their getaway (fast WiFi), and a 60" tv. The dining room has a large kitchen table, accommodating 8 people. The kitchen is very well equipped with stainless steel appliances.

The deck is quite large, with an outdoor dining table, sitting area, and a grill. This space is perfect for eating outside, grilling out or just relaxing and taking in the mountain views.

The master bedroom is equipped with a king bed, a sitting area, an entrance directly to the deck, and an attached master bathroom.

Off the living room, the second bedroom has two new queen beds with a wide window to showcase the surrounding mountain views. This bedroom has a large attached closet which connects to a bathroom.

The third bedroom features a new double bunk bed, along with a tv and a 9 foot shuffleboard table for lots of family fun!

The second and third bedrooms have a shared adjoining bathroom, and there is a third full bathroom with laundry facilities.

Guest access -
There is an electronic keypad for access. Guests will have access to the entire house and property.
Please enter through the front door off of the deck.

Other things to note -
While our driveway is flat, the town of Seven Devils is located at 4,000 feet. We recommend 4WD/AWD in the winter in case of snow. We cannot predict or control the weather, so we don't offer refunds due to inclement weather. Please keep this in mind when booking and consider travel insurance if necessary!

YoutubeTV is provided. Please feel free to use your Netflix or other streaming accounts at the Highlander retreat.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3003884vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kidd Brewer Stadium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek.
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Seven Devils, NC

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Watauga River - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Grandfather Vineyard & Winery - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. - 7 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain Dog Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch on 2 Oct 2026 start from £608, 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 Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mtn Retreat with Fireplace, Views, and Large Porch located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hawksnest Tubing Park, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Watauga River. Grandfather Vineyard & Winery is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well equipped, comfortable and outstanding in every respect! We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, well appointed rental! Host was amazing, especially when we had to extend our stay due to snow. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was well-situated in Sevin Devils with easy driveway access and great views through the trees to the surrounding mountains. Directions to the location were easy to follow and the check-in process was flawless. The home was very clean and included plenty of dishes, pots, pans and utensils allowing usage of the kitchen for meal prep. The three bedroom and full bath accommodations were very comfortable and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Seven Devils. Wonderful house with everything we needed for a long weekend in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here over the weekend. The house is beautiful and very well-maintained. There was plenty of space for our family with enough bathrooms and comfortable sleep spaces. The house had so many amenities already included: toilet paper, paper towels, cooking oil, coffee k-cups, ziploc bags, hand soaps, dishwasher pods, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair dryers. Everything was so organized. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Weekend Retreat

Our group enjoyed our weekend at this property. It is laid out well for two families and is in great proximity to Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock. Recommend a stop at Grandfather Mountain Vineyards down the road for live music and wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a great experience. We stayed here last year and liked it so much that we chose to stay here again. The cabin and views are outstanding. The host kept us well informed. Check in and check out were a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We had such a wonderful time. This house/cabin is beautiful and very accomodating. Very well kept and awesome views.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home

We enjoyed are stay at Highlander, home was exactly as advertised. Easy to get to and well located. Very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We had a great stay at Highlander Retreat. The home is well appointed and has beautiful views. It was perfect for our girls’ weekend. Plenty of space, clean, and very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cabin

Great cabin for a ski weekend. Very clean and well kept. The communication was awesome. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is absolutely lovely and the location is perfect. It was so cozy and inviting and very well appointed. We had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. The hosts were wonderful. We couldn’t get the fireplace to work on our first chilly night there and the owner called us right away to talk us through how to get it going. We would jump at the chance to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughter’s graduation from App state!

Great house. Space for everyone. Well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Peaceful Setting

We had a wonderful time at Clayton’s mountain home. Everything was perfect for our stay. Even with some rain and fog we were comfortable. Clayton and Liz were very helpful and responded to our messages in a timely manner. We certainly would love to come back to this fabulous place in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Favorite Weekend

Back for the second year in a row…all of our favorite things from last year plus more! This house is the best for our group. The open living room and kitchen, fire pit, shuffle board table, deck…we cannot say enough good things. The hosts are top notch—friendly and helpful. We are always sad when this weekend ends. Thank you for another great year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect relaxing family retreat

Cozy and comfortable cabin feel with all the modern amenities! The cabin was well stocked with linens, soaps, and kitchen tools/spices a family could need. Plenty of room for a large family. We loved the gas fireplace and used it every night while watching TV or playing games. Very clean inside and out. Peaceful and quiet with amazing views. Close to everything. Will definitely will be coming back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Best Mountain Weekend

The list of wonderful things about this past weekend’s mountain experience at this property just continues to grow! The hosts were fantastic with communicating. The checkin process was flawless. After we checked in, we probably said two dozen times “this place is perfect.” The house was clean and fit our group’s sleeping needs. The kitchen being open to the massive couch and beautiful fireplace was just what we wanted. The location made it easy to enjoy Wiseman’s View, Boone, and Blowing Rock while on our trip. Truly, cannot say enough good things and we will absolutely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family-Gathering Gem

We had a fantastic stay at this VRBO for our daughter’s App State graduation! The location was convenient—just a short drive to Lowe’s grocery store in Banner Elk and an easy trip to Boone.The home itself is thoughtfully designed for larger families, with bedrooms positioned on either side of a spacious, open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area. One of the standout features was the accessibility—entry was simple, and it worked wonderfully for a family member who uses a walker. The owners were communicative and helpful throughout our stay, ensuring everything went smoothly. The large deck was perfect for sipping wine and taking in the views. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed—including a cast iron pan, which was a great touch for cooking! Overall, this home made for a perfect getaway. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up High and Private

Be prepared for a winding road up the side of a mountain for a one level home that worked well for us and our son’s family. We were on one side and they were on the other side with lots of space between for active grandchildren. The kids loved playing outside in late fall. The outdoor terrain can be a challenge for older adults depending on any challenges you have as it’s on a hill. Large deck offers lots of outdoor level space. Huge inside fireplace offered extra warmth. Private with great outdoor views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house @ awesome location

Nicely located, conveniently away from city noise, in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by a barely disturbed forest, the house offers great views of the surrounding mountains (beautiful sunrise) from most living areas, and the deck. Close to trekking, skiing (Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain), shopping, etc. Ideal for a family vacation. It has an efficient heating system and a fireplace (gas) which we all appreciated since we arrived during a cold front. The house is very clean, nicely decorated, and well-furnished all over, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living @ dining rooms like if it was our own house, with abundant extras such as good books, and an awesome TV (ideal "landing site" after skiing or other outdoor activities). Good beds and comfortable sleeping rooms, with a Master Bedroom separated by double doors from common areas, a "nice to have" when you want to rest. Communication with the owner was at all times, good, timely and friendly. We loved it, and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thanks for the kind words Eduardo! Glad you all enjoyed the house and we would welcome your group back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Clean house and quiet neighborhood made for an enjoyable long weekend. Close to grocery store and an easy/short drive into either Boone or Banner Elk. Ended up skiing at Beech Mountain and was about a 30 min drive, but Sugar Mountain would be less than 15 mins away. House had everything we needed, including a boot dryer and a large hearth, which ended up being very useful when drying out our snow gear each day! We ended up getting "snowed in" one morning due to the slick conditions of the roads. The town does come around about every hour and put down salt, so the road does melt quickly and vehicles were eventually able to make it down the road that afternoon. A nice surprise was that the owners have the driveway plowed and sidewalk shoveled if a heavy snow does arrive during your stay. Recommend for your next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Stressful

On that third day of our stay Hurricane Helene hit. Lost power. Undecided about leaving since we were booked 3 more days. The next day we lost water. Contacting host took 2-3 hours. Finally found a neighbor who told us about the seriousness of our location and helped us evacuate. Only road out was washing out. We could have used battery lighting and city water as our neighbors had. An evacuation plan included in the house information would have been help. Host is in another city Loved the house. Won’t go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2024
Hi Carolyn - I am sorry you had a stressful experience. You endured a historically tragic event that caused billions in damages across multiple states. Fortunately our place was spared and the area has rebounded quickly. We live 2+ hours away but did all that we could to contact the local emergency resources to support you leaving and getting out of the area. If there were delays in getting back to you, it was only due to us trying to assess the situation and reach the proper authorities during a time when cell service and wifi was very spotty and in majority of cases not working at all. We have added more emergency supplies since this event. I am not sure an evacuation plan is helpful for an event of this nature and encourage our guests to monitor and heed the advice of local authorities ahead of a storm of this nature. We take a lot of pride in being hosts and in our experience for guests (this is our first less than 5 star review in over 100+ stays) so I am glad you loved the house. If you have specific feedback for house unrelated to the storm we would love to hear.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy place to stay high in elevation to beat the summer heat. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit, out on the deck with a book and playing shuffle board at the end of each day. It was a wonderful weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable.Great layout & set up.Will definitely comeback.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hideaway! Felt like we were staying in a beautiful treehouse. Home was very clean and comfortable, a great base for all our adventures. Our kids loved the games provided and oversized bunk beds!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026

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