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Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons

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A wooden cabin with a porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a view of the surrounding trees.
A stone fireplace, wooden beams, a kitchen with a stone backsplash, and a bar area with stools.
A golf course with a stone building on the left, a well-maintained green, and a view of rolling hills in the distance.
A forested area with a house in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a stone backsplash.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft Bedroom - "Banner Elk"

1 Queen Bed

Lower Level- "Game-On Deer"

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master #1 - "Après-Ski"

1 Queen Bed

Master #2 - "Walk in the Woods"

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons

Welcome to Read Retreat.


Come enjoy the beauty and charm of lovely Beech Mountain here at Read Retreat. The Read Retreat offers many amenities for your next trip to the mountains. This property is located in very close proximity (only two rights and a left!) to Beech Mountain Resort, where you will find fun in both winter and summer months. On the main floor, you can enjoy a comfortable, open floor plan living space. The kitchen area sports stainless steel appliances and an open space perfect for creating food and fun. The living room gives you plenty of comfortable seating surrounding a stone fireplace and a large flat smart screen TV, a cozy place for spending time with family and friends. Off of the other side of the kitchen, you find a beautiful dining room with a large rustic table. On the main level, you will also find two queen suites both with their own full adjacent bathrooms. When you head upstairs you will find another queen suite. As you head downstairs you discover a large comfortable bunk room perfect for kids or teens. Here there are a set of bunk beds with a full trundle bed to give you plenty of sleeping space. The bunk room also has plenty of entertainment options, including a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, and an air hockey table. Outside at Read Retreat you have many relaxing options. Enjoy the large outdoor hot tub, relax around the fire pit, or take it easy on the deck while you grill. Option to add Beech Mountain Club access which includes: golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, heated pool and tons of exclusive dining options (extra fee applies. Contact us for more details.) This beautiful location is a great place to enjoy the cool breezes and delightful wooded view. Come experience the joy of the mountains here at Read Retreat for your next vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
There is parking space for two large vehicles in the parking area and one small vehicle on the road.
Please note: You must walk down a flight of stairs to access the front of the property. Therefore the Read Retreat is not handicap accessible.
You must have a 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle or tire chains during the winter months.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1548471vb
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 deadlock
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 cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Land of Oz, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Land of Oz - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Elk Statue - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Banner House Museum - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

As of 23 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,082, 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 Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. The Greene and Tate-Evans Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Read

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Hi! We are Erik, Kim and Brent Read! We live, work and play in South Florida. Both Erik and Kim were born and raised in Pennsylvania, but have resided in in South since the 90's. Our home is in Florida, but our hearts are in North Carolina! While we love boating, water sports and the beach, we yearn for the change of seasons, snow, hiking and winter sports as well!

Why they chose this property

It has always been a dream of ours to own a cabin in the mountains and a few years ago our dream came true! Erik and Kim have vacationed at Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain for decades and now we get to give our son, Brent, the same experiences we had growing up. We are excited to pass down the Read Retreat to the future generations, but in the meantime we get to share our little slice of heaven with other families!

What makes this property unique

The Read Retreat is a special cabin that allows families to reconnect with nature and each other. We have a creek that runs right through the backyard. If you wade across the creek, you can access miles of hiking trails and maybe even stumble upon "Fairy Glen." We are less than a mile for the Beech Mountain Resort which offers snowboarding, skiing, outdoor ice skating and tubing in the winter and biking, hiking, and mountain top yoga in the summer. No trip is complete without a stop at the Beech Mountain Brewery located right on the Mountain! There is nothing better than curling up with a book in front of the crackling fire, unless it is watching the deer mull about the backyard while you soak in the hot tub! We love our cabin and we know you will too!

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