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Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups

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A spacious room with large windows offering a view of a forested area. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a wooden floor.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wooden floors, a leather sofa, a rocking chair, and shelves with decorative items.
A wooden cabin with a deck and stairs, surrounded by trees.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a coffee maker, and a toaster.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel stove, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grassy Creek, NC
  • Place, New River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ash County Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Ashe County History
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Grassy Creek

Located in Grassy Creek, this cottage is in the mountains. Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Grayson Highlands State Park. Kayaking, water tubing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Grassy Creek, NC

What's nearby

  • New River - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Ash County Park - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Museum of Ashe County History - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 19 min drive - 18.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Liar's Bench - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪River House Inn & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pie on the mountain - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Country House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Isabel's Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups on 1 Nov 2026 start from £471, 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 Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Explore on 13 Acres of Private Land | Black Dog | Bring Your Pups located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of New River, Ash County Park and Phoenix Mountain. Museum of Ashe County History and Rhododendron Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! We will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay and can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice NC Mtn Getaway

Nicely appointed home. Very private and relaxing. Enjoyed hiking and experiencing the small towns.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful setting and had a chance to explore the local hiking trails and nearby towns. It sounds like you made the most of your stay, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

It was very nice , clean close to lots of things to do, fly-fishing, breweries and winery within 25 min.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and secluded

Nice wraparound porch. Didn't mind that it was a rainy weekend since we had a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Escape

We loved the house and property. Everything was clean and it was so peaceful. A beautiful mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private,relaxing stay

Very clean. Quite and private
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Black Dog! This was our 2nd trip . We enjoyed the beautiful views, our ride into Lansing to Pie On The Mountain... fabulous pizza, our hike on the trail at the cabin and our trio to the New River State Park. We look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ashe County Getaway

Clean private comfortable. Great wood fireplace.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect escape

We absolutely loved it. The hummingbirds at the Beebalm with the butterflies beautiful. It was tucked into the woods perfectly❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Peaceful

Loved having coffee on the deck each morning in peace and quiet. The cabin was awesome and comfortable; loved all of the windows. The drive to Grayson Highlands, West Jefferson were a little long but very beautiful. Hopefully will be able to come back sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet option did not apply. It was a bit of a drive to the nearest town for groceries, shopping, and restaurants but the town was very charming. We found the living room to be oddly arranged, not a comfortable layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A perfect hideaway!

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: The cabin is definitely on the road less traveled but such a serene and lovely place. Don’t be nervous about the off the path road it’s easy to navigate even in the snow. We enjoyed all the comforts of modern day life and the gorgeous quiet of this little retreat! Would highly recommend. Our kiddos enjoyed the snow fall and built some fun sled runs amongst the gorgeous trees. The small town of West Jefferson is close by and worth the trip. Overall we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2021
Thank you for the lovely review and we hope you stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A Secluded Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The location is very secluded and there is no view. However, it was absolutely beautiful. The large decks and porch swing were a great place for morning coffee and evening dinner. Wonderful restaurants in Lansing and West Jefferson are not too far. A little gem with a grill we found was Miller's Country Store/Helton Country Store. They have pizza, wings,and burgers.The house itself has some great but narrow hiking. The house has tons of windows great for taking in the beauty of the woods. Everything was super clean. The only issue we had was ants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2021
Thank you for your honest review. We will be taking steps to eliminate the ants. (They love to sneak in this time of year.) We hope you will allow us another opportunity to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, comfortable house in a secluded peaceful setting

We really enjoyed our time at the house. It was clean and comfortable and gave our group ample space. The large deck was great for relaxing, we enjoyed watching the hummingbirds on the beautiful Bee Balm flowers across the front porch. Hiking trail behind the house provided a nice, quick outing while we had iffy weather. My only complaints were that there was a faint smell of cigarette smoke that was really only noticable when entering, like someone who used to live there must have smoked, and you have to pack out your own trash. The dropoff for trash is a 20 minute drive away and requires that you take a badge from the house to drop it off...and then you have to return the badge to the house to avoid a $100 fee. So unless you want to drive home with bags of garbage in your car, plan on an extra 40+ minutes of travel included in your departure. I feel like taking care of this should be included in the cleaning fee. It was definitely an annoying inconvenience that I think should be disclosed before booking, but ultimately would not prevent me from booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice space tucked into an excellent location between West Jefferson and Grayson Highlands. If you are looking for a good basecamp, this one is tough to beat. Loved being in a fairly secluded spot surrounded by trees and wildlife. It was cold while we were there so the fireplace was fantastic. The wraparound porch would be killer during warmer months. This would have easily been a five star location but there were two related issues that dropped our rating We missed the fine print that said by booking this property through VRBO, there would be an additional fee of around 9% added. This translated to around an extra 100 for our stay. The guestbook in the cabin said if we had booked directly through StayBlueRidge (who manages the property), we would not have been charged this additional fee. Which brings me to the second "ding" We spent a good deal of money renting this place including the junk fee. Considering that, the supplies provided were relatively barebones and you could smell it was "pet friendly". One roll of toilet paper per bathroom, no shampoo/conditioner, one roll of paper towels, no wood for the fire place, etc. In addition, another comfortable chair or two in the living room would really increase the comfort level. These issues probably would not have stung quite as much had we not already been frustrated by the junk charge but, here we are. Despite this, it is an overall great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re very glad to hear you enjoyed the location, privacy, wildlife, and that the home served as a great basecamp for exploring West Jefferson and Grayson Highlands. It’s wonderful to know the fireplace and wraparound porch added to your experience as well. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the booking fee and amenities. When reservations are made through third-party platforms, those service fees are set and collected by the platform itself, not by us or the homeowner. We understand how frustrating that can feel, especially when it impacts the overall value of the stay. Regarding supplies, we do provide starter items to help guests get settled, and additional supplies are typically expected to be brought or purchased for longer stays. That said, your comments about comfort, furnishings, and overall impressions have been shared with the owner for consideration, as guest feedback is incredibly helpful in guiding future improvements. We truly appreciate your kind words about the property overall and hope you’ll consider staying with us again—perhaps during a warmer season to fully enjoy that porch!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Love the area. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything and more!

A perfect getaway for a week in an amazing location centrally located in the middle of the cutest towns to visit , North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee! Will definitely come back with hopes to stay longer! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Solitude

Absolute great place if you want an isolated nice place completely to yourself
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

We loved the area, and the cabin was comfortable and practical. Loved the large porch. It was also quite secluded but easy to navigate in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Total seclusion and perfect to get away. Our pups loved the freedom to roam around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location with access to Mt. Rogers area

My family and I really enjoyed staying at the Black Dog cabin in Grassy Creek. It was very comfortable and nicely appointed with quick access to Grayson Highlands and the Mt. Rogers area. The cabin location was very peaceful and remote, which is exactly what we were looking for to take a break from hectic everyday life. We would definitely stay here again. Great check-in/out process and Stay Blue Ridge was helpful in accommodating a last minute change. Great experience, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We’ll be back.

Fantastic cabin in the woods! Quiet, peaceful, clean, and comfortable. We’ll definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

A better understanding of the land may be nice for kids to run around. Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Relaxing Getaway

This is a perfectly, lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Property manager is communicative and pleasant. Thanks for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
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