Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country

8.0

Very good

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4170 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Banner Elk, NC

Hound Ears Golf Club6 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium13 min drive
Appalachian State University14 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)94 min drive

The interior of the home was very modern and spacious. The main thing my husband and I enjoy when we take our mountain v...

Mardi

Oct 19, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Alice's Wonderland!

Located in the historic Valle Crucis community, the heart of the High Country, this unique home is conveniently situated between Boone and Banner Elk. This accommodating cabin is a sweet retreat nestled into the mountainside, overlooking the layered views and valleys below. This home is just two minutes from the historic Mast General store and the Valle Crucis Community Park, with multiple playgrounds, basketball courts, soccer fields, walking trails, and access to the Watauga River to enjoy fishing, swimming, and floating. Other nearby attractions include:

Greater Foscoe Mining Company (5 miles)
Downtown Boone and Appalachian State University (6 miles)
Grandfather Vineyard and Winery (6 miles)
Blue Ridge Parkway (8 miles)
Appalachian Ski Mountain (10 miles)
Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park (10 miles)

This one-level home has a master king bedroom with a TV and ensuite bathroom and a queen bedroom with deck access. There are lovely tongue-and-groove ceilings with a bright open skylight and a wall of windows in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. A little sleeping nook in the loft accessed by a climbing ladder could sleep one extra dextrous kid! Guests use the ladder to access the loft at their own risk. The spacious deck has outdoor dining and a nicely secluded hot tub for soaking with mountain views.

Alice's Wonderland includes a washer and dryer, wifi, TV programming, and central heat and air. Please plan to have AWD or 4WD and tire chains in winter weather. Up to two dogs are welcome with your reservation. Additional pet fees apply.

Enjoy the High Country with a comfortable stay at Alice's Wonderland!

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort 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 Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Cabin rentals in Banner Elk

Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 5 min drive
Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive
Julian Price Park - 12 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 13 min drive
Appalachian State University - 14 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - 8 min drive
River Street Ale House - 11 min drive
The Cardinal - 10 min drive
Mellow Mushroom - 12 min drive
The Local - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin Retreat in the Heart of the High Country located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Watauga River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Hound Ears Golf Club and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.0

Very good

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Mardi

19 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Communication

The interior of the home was very modern and spacious. The main thing my husband and I enjoy when we take our mountain vacation each year is the view and the streams. This home could have a wonderful view if some trees were taken down on the property. Although I liked the interior of the home the deck and yard area could be improved. There is not a stream near the area either. There is the river but it is at the bottom of the community. I did really like the maintenance man that we met on on first day. He was really nice and showed us how to operate TVs and hot tub.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marianne B.

24 Sept 2023

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

Hard to find

Very nice cabin but very windy steep gravel road to property. Poorly marked and confusing address numbers. We really liked the interior- well furnished and stocked. Master bed was very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M., McDonough, GA

24 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Interior / High in Mtn.

We loved our stay. The interior of the cabin had new furniture and appliances - very pretty wood accents. It was in a VERY quiet area, which was perfect for relaxing, unplugging, and reading. Remote enough to feel secluded but close enough to be able to drive to quite a few different towns to eat, hike & shop.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Diane T., Mooresville,NC

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ok..but not perfect

The place was nice enough, bed was comfortable, but the outside was a little rough. Hot tub would have been great if the bees nesting in it somewhere didn’t attack. Tried twice and gave up. While I understand they honestly didn’t know, when I contacted the company, didn’t even offer a credit for the hot tub fees, just said thanks for letting us know.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Gray A.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location

Shortened Stay by 2 nights

While the actual cabin is very nice, the yard needs a lot of attention to remove debris and overgrowth. The deck had a lot of limbs and leaves and I had to sweep off upon my arrival. Also, the one lane gravel road up to the property needs maintenance. Fortunately, I have a 4WD truck so I could manage. If there any traffic going up road from other properties, there would be issues with the one lane road and a lack of area to pull off. The reason we cut our stay short was due to two smoke / carbon monoxide alarms going off and a lack of response from the management agency. While I think it was a battery needing change out in one alarm, and the other just a malfunctioning alarm I was not comfortable with staying another night and decided to leave. I was told a maintenance person would come by but after 5 hours of waiting and night time approaching we decided to just leave.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023