Ripshin Mountain studio apartment

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Roan Mountain, TN

Roan Mountain State Park21 min drive
Watauga Lake22 min drive
East Tennessee State University36 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Ripshin Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Ripshin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy our natural beauty surrounded by wooded mountains and creek, with deck, overlooking the fish pond. Hike on our 45 acres or continue on to forest service land. Our apartment has an eclectic decor of modern, country and Asian with all new appliances; a handmade solid oak shaker style pencil post bed; a handmade futon couch; fireplace; and sauna. Our space is relatively free of allergens with a tile floor and solid covered wood ceiling, walls and cabinets. The distance from our home to the apartment is about 100 yards. There are some slopes for sledding very nearby. ****Warning**** Our 1/4 mile road to our home/apartment will be closed during snow or ice covered conditions. This closure will be up to the owners' discretion. Off road parking will be available on the right of Tiger Creek Road near the road to our apartment. You will have to cross our bridge and walk up the road taking the left fork (gravel drive) to our apartment under closed road conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience but it is for your safety. Arrangements may be arranged for added hours after the 11:00 am check out time for $15/hour-in advance, cash only.

Property manager

Norma Morrison

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Guests MUST be fully Covid-19 vaccinated and provide proof of such upon arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Roan Mountain

Located in Roan Mountain, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tweetsie Trail Trailhead 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 Pisgah National Forest and Roan Mountain State Park. USA Raft and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Roan Mountain, TN

What's nearby

Roan Mountain State Park - 21 min drive
Watauga Lake - 22 min drive
East Tennessee State University - 36 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 48 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 57 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant - 21 min drive
Thai Am - 13 min drive
Em's Place - 11 min drive
Mad Martha's - 22 min drive
The Waterwheel Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ripshin Mountain studio apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ripshin Mountain studio apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ripshin Mountain studio apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ripshin Mountain studio apartment located?

Situated on the waterfront, this guesthouse is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Pisgah National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Roan Mountain State Park and Watauga Lake. Milligan College and Sycamore Shoals State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

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10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

charlie r., Hot Springs, N.C.

14 Apr 2021

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

Lovely place, Lovely owners

Wife and I was trying to get away for a couple days. The place was perfect for us. Though it was close to the owners home, we had a 100 percent privacy. The place was comfortable clean and perfect for our needs. The owners were wonderful. I am not sure if there is any better owners on vrbo. Would recommend to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice little getaway close to nice hiking trails. Beautiful environment and a well planned apartment.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

15 June 2019

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

Cabin in the woods

This little cabin was perfect for our stay -- and just as advertised. Clean and simple -- yet with anything you might need. The hosts -- Patrick and Norma -- were very nice and thoughtful. If you're missing your dog like we were, the super-friendly dog greeted us each day -- and took us for a hike up the mountain next to the beautiful creek that runs next to the path up the mountain. We spent much of our time in the tri-cities area, and this cabin was convenient to those outings.

10/10 Excellent

Jason T., Blackshear GA 31516

6 Jan 2019

Very peaceful and clean..

The apartment is nice and very well taken care of clean and functional...we loved our stay there and the owner was very nice and helpful..

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Oct 2018

Quiet, beautiful, and remote setting. Clean, comfortable, modern cabin. Great hosts.

I highly recommend this property. I needed a quiet place to hide away and get some writing done and this worked perfectly. It also put me close to Johnson City so that I was able visit family there in the evenings. The cabin felt new and clean. The bed was comfortable. The location was quiet and peaceful. It is surrounded by nature with no neighbors in sight. And, there is a built in sauna in the bathroom. As a bonus, after Pat noticed that I showed up in a Miata, he pulled his yellow Boxster out of the barn, and invited me to join him and Norma on a "roadster drive" and lunch on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was a highlight of the visit! I would not have found such beautiful roads to enjoy on my own.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Norma Morrison

Patrick is a self employed furniture maker. However, he has been renovating our home and apartment in recent years. His hobbies include reading, hiking, playing with his dog, and driving/caring for his Porsche Boxster S. Patrick was born in Chicago, graduated from high school in Raleigh, and served in the Navy during the Viet Nam war.

Norma is a retired college professor. Her hobbies include reading, hiking, music concerts, theater, dancing with the Sabine Hill Social Society, keeping in touch with former students and friends through social media and organic gardening. She was raised in Florida, attended Indian River Jr. College/Florida State U./U. of S. Florida/U. of Oregon/East Tennessee State University and Milligan College.

Why they chose this property

When Patrick first saw our land he fell in love with it and realized the potential for a hydro electric system. Forty years later, he designed and constructed our own micro-hydro electric system that generates the amount of electricity that we use. We love living here and have very deep roots like the trees that surround us.

What makes this property unique

This place on Ripshin Mountain has served us as an ideal location to raise our daughter and build memories with our grandchildren. We have a fish pond that is stocked with hybrid blue gill fish and is 12 feet deep. For an additional fee you may fish with or without your own fishing tackle.