10/10 Excellent
Ben E.
16 Oct 2025
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Ben E.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Cabin
Cabin #5 The Sky Retreat - Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
Cabin in Purlear with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Purlear, NC
- Place, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church20 min drive
- Place, New River State Park21 min drive
- Place, Appalachian State University31 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Studio
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Cabin #5 The Sky Retreat - Off the Blue Ridge Parkway
The exterior logs of this cabin have a beautiful chiseled look that were specially handcrafted. It is tucked in front of trees with a lovely view of the pond and mountains from it's wide covered back porch. It has an open floor plan with a dining area and separate bathroom/shower. It has a queen sized bed as well as a futon sofa that flattens to an extra sleeping area. All bed linens, bathroom towels, toilet paper, complimentary shampoo and soap are provided. The fully stocked kitchenette has a double burner cooking hotplate, keurig coffee machine, electric hot water maker, toaster, microwave, half fridge, and all pots/pans/dishes/utensils. It is fully air-conditioned/heated. There is a private charcoal/wood burning grill outside your front door. Enjoy the spacious open feel of this cabin with all the conveniences of high-speed wifi and cable tv, after enjoying a day packed full of the many outdoor activities Sky Retreat offers.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
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We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Purlear
Located in Purlear, this cabin is in the mountains. Ashe County Cheese Store and Boone Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New River State Park and Ashe Lake. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. 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.
Purlear, NC
What's nearby
- Five Ridge Theatre - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
- New River State Park - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
- Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 26 min drive - 30.1 km
- Appalachian State University - 31 min drive - 33.5 km
Restaurants
- The Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Don's Mountain Aire Seafood & Steak - 24 min drive
- Hillside Tavern - 25 min drive
- Paradise Mountain Escapes Cabins - 31 min drive
- The Throne Room - 25 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
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