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The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15

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Welcome to The Gathering Place, a Group Rental in the Mountains of Creston NC.
All the stainless appliances you need...
Game Room with pool table...
Rocking chair covered porch, of course...
Wood-burning Fire Pit (BYO wood)...

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

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Creston, NC

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15

The Gathering Place

• Multi-generational living with long-range mountain views
• Towering, gas stone fireplace, WiFi and Flat Screen TVs
• Family FIRE PIT on flat, spacious lawn and 30+ acres
• Pool Table, charcoal grill, A/C, W/D & JETTED TUB
• Must have 4WD or AWD to access property!
• 30 mins to West Jefferson; 40 to Boone, NC, 15 to Mountain City, TN and Watauga Lake Area

Spacious Mountain Cabin in the Woods

If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the natural peace and quiet book your stay at this lovely cabin-style home. The cabin sits on 35 gorgeous wooded acres in the North Carolina mountains, near the Tennessee border.

Three levels of living space in this cabin lets your group spread out and enjoy a little privacy, as well as togetherness and socializing. On the main level you're welcomed by a large and open great room with cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, a big flatscreen TV and lots of comfortable seating. The open floorplan provides great flow, joining the living area with the huge kitchen and two dining tables – one seating 4 guests and the other accommodating another 6. The big, open kitchen is beautifully equipped with stainless appliances, granite counters, seating at the island bar, and all the dining accessories you need for entertaining or family meals at home.

The great room opens directly onto the wide rocking chair porch, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature all around you, as well as long-range mountain views. This porch has a hammock as well as plenty of seating – another wonderful area for conversation or peaceful solitude.

Two bedrooms are also located on the main level. The shared full bath includes a large jetted tub, as well as a walk-in shower.

The lower level offers a second living area with a cozy wood stove, another flatscreen TV, and a ping pong area. This is the perfect spot for family fun. A charming barn door slides open to reveal another bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk bed with full size bottom and twin size top and a bathroom. This lower level opens to its own covered patio with direct access to the lawn, which is large and flat – great for games, Frisbee, or just running around. There's also a fire pit, so you can close out your adventure around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and gazing in amazement at the canopy of stars above.

For more private sleeping areas, head up to the top level, where there's a loft with a futon, plus an additional upstairs bedroom with two full beds and one twin.

When you're ready to get away from it, The Gathering Place is perfect for you, your friends and your whole family.

Explore The High Country
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Gathering Place is located in Creston, NC, near the North-Carolina-Tennessee border. From this home base, you're just a 30-minute drive to West Jefferson, 40 minutes to Boone, or 15 minutes to Mountain City, TN and the Watauga Lake area. You can also easily access Blowing Rock and all the natural attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But don't forget: you have 35 acres to explore in your own front yard!

In the High Country, area recreation includes fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing, tubing, zip-lining, and more, all within easy reach of The Gathering Place. Wherever you go, gorgeous scenery awaits you at every turn.

In the quaint mountain town of West Jefferson you'll find restaurants and terrific shopping, including antique stores and art galleries. This is small-town Americana at its finest.

Drive a little further to Boone or Blowing Rock, for more choices in dining, entertainment and shopping.

We're a 4-season destination! In winter there's sledding, snowboarding, skating and skiing at our area resorts.

We're sorry this cabin is NOT PET FRIENDLY.

Must have 4WD or AWD to access property!

StayBlueRidge, located in downtown West Jefferson, offers over 80+ quality vacation rentals in West Jefferson, Boone and surrounding areas.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Creston

Located in Creston, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Elk Knob State Park, while Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum and Heritage Hall Theater are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing and other activities like birdwatching.
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Creston, NC

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poblano's Mexican Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bizzies Drive Thru Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15 on 16 June 2026 start from AU$322, 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 The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Roan Valley Commons, Johnson County Community Hospital and Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum. Doe Mountain Recreation Area and Baseball Field are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre D.

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

Great!!!

Great place to stay for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Wonderful getaway!

The location of the property is definitely up a mountain hilltop! There were 13 of us and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay. The cabin is absolutely beautiful and it is so peaceful on the property. We would go again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

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

Excellent

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Beautiful mountain location

This was a great family trip. The house is beautiful and very large with lots of room. The view is spectacular and very private. The drive up to the home is gravel and up so you definitely need a vehicle that can climb but it is worth it once you get up there. We will book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Family Vacation

This cabin was the perfect get away for our family vacation! There was 15 of us and there was so much space and room for everyone. The area was amazing and the view was amazing. It’s definitely somewhere we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie A.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time staying at the gathering place. We enjoyed visiting Boone downtown. It was a great vacation with family and had plenty to do. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Fantastic cabin for our family and grandchildren!

Very clean with good amenities! We especially enjoyed the large family room and fire pit. We cooked every night of our stay and did some outings during most days. A beautiful, remote house for us to get away. It is very remote and the other reviews about the driveway are accurate. Just need some skill and patience to make it all the way up if you don't have 4WD. Once you do, it is worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley W.

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

Beautiful and Very Clean!!

This property was well maintained and very very clean. There were several in our group that commented on the cleanliness of this home. The views were amazing and it was easy to find. Please do not worry about the driveway. The other reviews had us concerned because we were traveling in a 15 passenger 2-wheel drive van; however, we had no trouble at all getting up to the top. Perhaps if it were snow or ice that would be different, be clear weather it was no problem at all. I look forward to returning to this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D.

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

4th of July

Had a great time. The house had everything we needed and was just beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Loved it!!

We LOVED our stay here!! The kids loved the firepit and pool table. We had plenty of room for everyone and enjoyed the privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah K.

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

Lovely Large Cabin

Amazing! Had a group 15 friends get together and this was the perfect location. Spacious and great surrounding wooded area. Cabin was so amazing that we're thinking of making it a yearly thing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo C.

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

Awesome Cabin

We really enjoyed out stay. The cabin was very nice and cozy. The ride up to it is really rough and hard on our cars but we still recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Great place we loved

Great place we loved it only thing make sure you bring a truck.!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Snowed In!!!

Luckily we were prepared. We are from Florida, so we treated like a hurricane. Went to the grocery and loaded up, got firewood and supplies. Im glad we did. It snowed for 2-1/2 days and just blanketed the area. The agency has an agreement with a neighbor that dug us out with a tractor. It was an awesome trip that we will not forget!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Drew B.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful house. Decent views. Secluded and private. Perfect for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Beautiful-Cozy-Clean

Lots of space for eleven adults and one child. Gas logs was great. Spacious kitchen and living room. Really clean- Mountain View’s- private. Sports utility a must, hot water was the big issue. Other than that our family will definitely consider another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan B.

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

Friend group mountain trip

This house was perfect for my friend group and I to enjoy a relaxing weekend in the mountains. It was incredibly spacious and well furnished. The view from the back porch was the highlight of my mornings. The only issue with the property was that the driveway was steep and it made it difficult to get up to the house at first. However that’s the sacrifice you’ve got to make for a view and secluded house like this one.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora C.

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

Incredible Property!

This house is simply stunning! The views are amazing from the large, covered front porch! The house is truly at a mountain peak surrounded by lush trees. Everything was perfect! The bedrooms are isolated from one another, making it perfect for multiple families. The kitchen was very well-stocked and spacious for multiple cooks. There was plenty of seating for dining, watching TV, and outdoors on the porch and around the fire pit. The bathrooms were large and plentiful, with a big jetted tub in the main floor bathroom. The game room with pool table was fun for all of us! The kids loved the plentiful toys, coloring books and crayons. We had 3 families on our trip, and we never felt cramped or crowded at all! The only downfall was it ended far too soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Petie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

We had trouble with roads they promised to grade they never did

The oven didn’t work. Heating was a oroblem
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scot B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful, immaculate property- 4 wheel or all wheel drive needed!

I cannot say enough about how beautiful and SPOTLESSLY CLEAN this place was- we were all amazed by how clean everything was! I do wish they would warn you about how treacherous the drive is!!! You def need all wheel or 4 wheel drive!!!! Not a problem- but we had no idea- so we had a motorcycle and two front wheel drives- they didn’t move until we left. Will be back and now we know!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Muy buena

Es buena la casa es muy bonita solo que la entrada muy empinada si llevas carro pequeño no subes y el pasto muy grande no lo cortaron les llame y nunca aparecieron a cortar el pasto pero la casa muy bonita
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NATASHA P.

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

Hiker Haven

I came to the area to join my boyfriend and his hiker crew for TRAIL DAYS - a 3 day festival for Appalachian thru hikers. The cabin was an absolute dream and oasis for this crew. After hiking in the woods for 500 miles- the amenities were more than they could have dreamed of. The cabin is huge and so pleasant. The kitchen was amazing and had everything we needed to feed a very hungry crew! 10/10 would recommend and will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Seclusion to Getaway

Property was fantastic and an excellent option for a large group if you are looking for seclusion and "unplugging" from the outside world. The listing should be updated to show that there is no Ping Pong table, however there is a pool table. Also, when I asked the property management company about the grill, I was told that it was propane. It was indeed a charcoal grill, so if that can help someone save a trip to town for charcoal, I did my job. My group will definitely be back the next time we visit that area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Spring Break Escape

Beautiful location, with lots of wildlife sightings! It was a great place to spring board our adventures in the TN, VA, and NC area!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey L.

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

Great stay

We were up for a wedding in Trade. Enjoyed the cabin greatly. Plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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