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Ripshin Mountain studio apartment

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Enjoy the view of snow in front of a fireplace, or ski, snowboard or ice skate.
Our apartment has a deck for your use.
A view of our Ripshin Studio Apartment will help you recognize it.
The cozy fireplace will keep you warm.
The eating area has a view of our garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
AU$126
avg per night

Explore the area

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Roan Mountain, TN
  • Place, Roan Mountain Community Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Roan Mountain State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Ripshin Room

1 Double Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Ripshin Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$126
avg per night

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About the area

Roan Mountain

Located in Roan Mountain, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Carter Mansion and Tipton-Haynes Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakeshore Marina and Fish Springs Marina. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Roan Mountain Community Park - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Roan Mountain State Park - 21 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Watauga Lake - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Watauga River - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Milligan College - 30 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Em's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Thai Am - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dinner @ Treadways - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Ripshin Mountain studio apartment

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.

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Does Ripshin Mountain studio apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ripshin Mountain studio apartment?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ripshin Mountain studio apartment on 17 Apr 2026 start from AU$126, 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.

Is Ripshin Mountain studio apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ripshin Mountain studio apartment?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Roan Mountain Community Park. Watauga Lake is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) away.

Ripshin Mountain studio apartment Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

We'll be back!

Great location and Norma and Patrick were wonderful hosts! Everything was very clean. Be prepared that there is no cell phone service at their cabin, but that makes for a quiet getaway! I would definitely recommend visiting!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Relaxing spot after hard day of hiking or skiing.

This was the first time our family stayed in a vacation rental instead of a hotel. We loved it. This apartment is so cozy, but plenty roomy for my family of four. The property is gorgeous and peaceful. The first day we were there we took a little hike to see their waterfalls and a Christmas tree farm at the top of their upper driveway. Norma and Patrick were perfect hosts. They gave us space, but were there when we needed them. Patrick was nice enough to show us his micro-hydro electric system and explain how it worked and the background of how he planned it. We visited Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, and the Appalachian Ski Resort on our vacation. They were all less than 35 miles from the apartment and very scenic drives. We will definitely be going back to stay again. I almost forgot...FYI the futon is more comfortable than the bed. My husband and I didn't know that until the last day. Next time the kids will get the bed and we'll get the futon.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya M.

as close to nature as it gets!

This is as real as it gets! We took a spontaneous trip to the mountains with out 3 small children under 5 and stayed at the Ripshin Mountain Studio. We went in July to escape the heat in the NC piedmont area. The beauty of the mountains and cool breeze was very refreshing! The cabin was exceptionally clean! The floors were supper clean! We love to take our shoes off at home and everyone always walks bear foot but when we stay at vacation rentals usually the floor is filthy and I either have to wash the floor during our stay or we have to feel uncomfortable and keep our shoes on. Well at this cabin the floors were very very clean! This was important as we had little children with us. After we put the kids to sleep we were able to enjoy the sauna. It was a wonderful addition to the cabin. The water in the cabin comes from a spring that is on the property - best tasting water ever! Even our 3 yo noticed this! Imagine taking a shower in spring water that does not stink of chlorine! Overall the cabin was very comfortable. We were able to cook our food in the full kitchen and even cook the fish that we caught in the pond! The property is beautiful it is a real gem! Our children LOVED playing in the crystal clear spring fed streams and we all enjoyed the beautiful wildflowers all over the property. And butterflies!!! I have never seen so many butterflies in one place even the butterfly conservatories do not come close! Thank you for sharing such a tranquil and quiet place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlie r.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

A peaceful getaway

My husband and I stayed here for five wonderful nights. Norma and Pat are so welcoming and made us feel at home; even their dog, Loki, became our friend. The surroundings and the studio apartment are so relaxing, peaceful, and comfortable. There is a full size refrigerator, microwave, stove top, toaster oven, and a coffee pot for extra conveniences. Plus, a Sauna, for a special treat. We saw beautiful sunsets and had peaceful mornings on the deck. Tiger Creek Rd is a windy road, but the directions from Norma were spot on.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra f.

wonderful, restful...loved the apartment.

the property itself is breathtaking. my only difficulty was finding it as I was a late arrival and it was a dark, curvy mountain road. I would suggest arriving before dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Loved It!

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend here. It is so peaceful and beautiful. The owners are extremely helpful. The cabin had all the essentials and was nicely decorated. The sauna was awesome to have after a long day fishing! It is perfect size for a couple or couple with child. We'll definitely be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

feels brand new

Very clean and efficient. All of the furniture and cabinets are handmade and well-crafted. Beautiful setting. Host is just perfect. We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018