Idle Spur is a beautifully crafted cedar mountain home with sweeping 180-degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Easily accessible via paved roads and a circular driveway, this classic NC cabin offers eye-level vistas through large windows that fill the great room, dining area, kitchen, and loft with natural light and long-range views. A wood-burning fireplace adds warmth and charm to the spacious main living area.
The main level features two cozy bedrooms and a full bathroom. Upstairs, the open loft includes a queen suite, game table balcony, and a second full bath—comfortably accommodating up to seven guests. Throughout the cabin, natural wood elements abound, with hardwood floors, log furniture, and knotty pine walls that stretch to the vaulted ceiling.
Step outside to the large front porch or unwind in the outdoor hot tub while soaking in the stunning scenery. Inside, guests enjoy modern comforts like fiber optic TV, Wi-Fi, and thoughtful extras such as a propane grill, a stocked game shelf, and handcrafted iron puzzles. Whether you're stargazing or relaxing by the fire, Idle Spur is your perfect escape to mountain tranquility.
• Wood Fireplace • Gas Grill • Fiber Optic Tv Service • Dvd/Blueray • Washer, Dryer • No Smoking • Outdoor Spa • Air Conditioned • Dishwasher • Wifi - Lighting Fast Fiber Optic Cable Internet • Pets Friendly for $75 fee per pet • Located in Gated Resort Community • 30 minute drive to Boone and Blowing Rock • Wood burning fireplaces will be supplied with firewood. Guests are encouraged to bring their own fire-starting material (firebricks or fat wood).
This home is located in the 4000 acre, Leatherwood Mountain Resort in Ferguson, NC. Our guests are invited to enjoy our Horseback Riding program where you can experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains pristine wilderness by Horseback (reservation required). You will have access to miles of hiking trails, mountain streams, stocked fishing pond, community swimming pool, play ground and tennis courts, creek tubing (seasonal), on-site restaurant with active live music & event calendar (guest advised to check hours when planning meals).
Leatherwood Mountains has surveillance or recording devices on the property. Our neighborhood is very safe and our property very secluded. For added peace of mind, we have security cameras by the gated entrance and common areas. Individual properties may also have cameras on the EXTERIOR of homes. Please be assured they are not directed at private areas, hot tub porches etc.
VERBAL CONFIRMATION VIA TELEPHONE IS REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE ON-LINE RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL
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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
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
Ferguson
Located in Ferguson, this cabin is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad and Fort Defiance are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Doc's Rocks Gem Mine and Mystery Hill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Appalachian Soccer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Appalachian State University - 38 min drive - 36.3 km
Restaurants
Lookout Grill - 30 min drive
Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe - 14 min drive
Sledgegammer Charlies - 38 min drive
Grocery Basket & Grill - 19 min drive
Saddlebrook Restaurant - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi?
As of 7 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi on 18 Aug 2026 start from £310, 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 Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly,Cozy Cabin,Hot Tub,Wood Fireplace,WiFi located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Yadkin Valley Community Park and Smitheys Creek Public Use Area. Fort Defiance and Arko Dog Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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The views are amazing! It’s quiet and peaceful. The cabin is comfortable.
Krista S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur within Leatherwood Mountains. We look forward to having you and your family again!
Cabin was beautiful. View was amazing. Everything available to cook with.
Kim S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idle Spur within Leatherwood Mountains. We look forward to having you and your family again!
This was a great place to stay, other cabins around but you still felt like you were secluded. Me and my husband thoroughly enjoyed our stay, it was a great break from work. The cabin was very clean and had everything that we needed in it for our stay.
Lisa A.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, and we look forward to having you again.
The views portrayed by the online listing did not disappoint. The cabin had a wall full of windows overlooking Grandfather Mountain in the distance. The property was extremely quiet and peaceful and made for a great weekend getaway.
Tyler G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay....We look forward to having you again!
Took a quick weekend drive up from Charlotte with a few friends. Everything was great, we had everything we needed. The view from the back deck was beautiful. Overall, two thumbs up!
Jessica H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idle Spur, and we look forward to having you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William & Angela T.
17 Nov 2021
Possibly the Best View on the Mountain
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Idle Spur cabin with its lofted bedroom facing the large great room windows was perfect. I honestly can't think of anything I'd recommend changing. We'll certainly be returning and bringing family members along on our next trip.
William & Angela T.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, and we look forward to having you in the future! And we agree, we love the view from this cabin!
This cabin was quaint, peaceful and charming. Two bedrooms and a loft and two baths. Tubing, trails and horseback riding in on the property. Amazing views. GPS is a definite no but the staff are helpful and super friendly and will best direct you to the parkway. If you use their directions you are about forty minutes from the parkway. If you are down to hang out, cook in and enjoy the scenery and make a day trip out of the sites close by, this is an amazing place!!
Laura N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
Thank you so very much for your feedback..... We hope to see you again soon!
We booked this cabin last minute for the Labor Day weekend and overall we were happy with it! Gorgeous area and common areas of the resort were well kept. Our house was clean overall and what we expected. Only callouts are that the small yard and drive were unkempt and need some light work done (weed eater mostly). The dishwasher also does not work (doesn’t seem to have pressure or something to actually clean what’s in it), though it does run. There’s a rusty nail in it too that we think may have been used as a homemade attempt to fix it somehow. We would definitely stay at this resort again but would try to get a different so we didn’t have to spend time washing dishes. The hot tub is also detached from the home which would have been nice to know ahead of the trip. Again, overall the house is very charming and great for smaller groups!
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, so sorry for the issue with the dishwasher. I will pass this information along to our maintenance crew. We look forward to having you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
SUSAN T.
4 Nov 2021
A great weekend for four lifelong friends!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My dear friend's husband recently passed away so I wanted to get her away for a relaxing weekend. We also took our daughters who grew up together and have remained friends for 40 years. Our cabin was perfect! The view was amazing and the girls enjoyed the hot tub. We had our first night's dinner at the little restaurant on the property which was very convenient after a long ride. The staff was so friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We ended our Sunday afternoon with an awesome horseback ride lead by our guide, Lily Weston. Lily is a precious young lady! I hadn't been on a horse in 40 years, but Peggy Sue was a great horse, as were the other three! We will certainly plan another vacation at Leatherwood. Haven't had such fun in a long time!
SUSAN T.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, and we look forward to having you again. We were so glad you had a chance to go horse back riding with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
NILKA S.
4 Jan 2021
Christmas/New Year Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great, quiet vacation at the "Idle Spur" house. We arrived on December 27th and stayed until January 2nd. The house is great; it was clean, cozy, the view was fantastic at any time of the day!!We went hiking on one of the trails. We tried to go horse back riding but they were booked throughout our stay... we took awesome pictures of the horses and stables etc. I would recommend this property for a small family or small group. Customer service at the office was good. The instructions on how to get to the property were accurate. Other than the fact the the washer was not working, every other appliance in the house worked perfectly. Management tried to get a repair man up there to fix it but no one showed up. We understand, it was the last week of December... The distance to "civilization" was kind of long. it was a 45/50 minute drive to Boone and to other attractions. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to going up there soon!
NILKA S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2021
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your feedback...we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan V.
20 Jul 2022
Wonderful place for a vacation!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for a week and had a great time in the house which fit four of us and my large dog quite comfortably. The view was great and we spent a lot of time outside on the porch.
Susan V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sanjay A.
18 May 2022
A beautiful getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Loved the view from the house. My favorite was the unobstructing view the windows offers to see the valley. Kids loved the loft , bunk beds and the hot tub. I would love to go there to see the fall foliage next time. With all the home amenities it’s a perfect place away from home.
Sanjay A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dawn O.
20 Jan 2022
Family Getaway!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Long weekend getaway for our family of 5. Winter storm Izzy came, so we left early. But, we loved it so much we will be back!
Dawn O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, and we look forward to having you again.
It was a quaint cabin with excellent views all around. It was decorated really nicely. We enjoyed the fireplace and hot tub (just wish the hot tub was closer to the cabin). It was a wonderful Christmas experience for our family. Would definitely stay at this property again.
Andy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us here at Idles Spur, and we look forward to having you again.
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we look forward to having you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Shelby, North Carolina
2 Jun 2021
Great place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay
Surrounded by the mountains with horses at the base of this one. We chose it based on the views from the cabin and hot tub and were not disappointed. Would stay again.
Great little Cabin! Has everything you need for a nice little getaway to the mountains with great views. Make sure you do your grocery shopping before you get there, it is pretty isolated and long way from any town. Would definitely stay again!
Samuel R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay....We look forward to having you again!
Cozy cabin with a beautiful view, lovely hiking trails and peaceful setting.
Kimberly K.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay....We look forward to having you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Pittsboro, NC
15 Jan 2021
Cozy and beautiful
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Idles Spur is situated in a beautiful setting with an amazing view. Home had so many amenities and nearly everything we needed.