This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kenny H.
6 Feb 2013
Entire home
Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin bordering The Blue Ridge Parkway
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Jefferson, NC
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church18 min walk
- Elk Shoals7 min drive
- Jefferson Landing12 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
Living Room
1 Double Futon
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Dining area
About this property
Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin bordering The Blue Ridge Parkway
Experience the authenticity of Mammaw and Pappaw Darnell’s home place ½ miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway and across the street from the Raccoon Holler Campground lake. The beautiful lake is right in front of the home place. Used to about 5 years ago, there was no water or bathroom in this cabin. After Mammaw passed away, it was our dream to restore the home and leave the rooms as Mammaw had them in order to share the love of the cabin with others. Now complete with granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and whirlpool tub with it has all the modern day luxuries. You will really enjoy your time here – two bedrooms (i.e., three full beds as two are upstairs in one room), full bathtub, separate shower, washer dryer, dishwasher microwave, hardwood floors, natural beams etched with pine hardwood to provide the rustic cabin feel yet with the modern day appliances of comfort including flat screen cable television.
This property also has RV hookup. If you have RV, you can connect it all here
Sit on the front porch and look at the lake, view the lake from the kitchen, living room and upstairs bedroom. This home place offers authenticity and comfort. Convenient to Jefferson and West Jefferson, 22 miles out the Blue Ridge Parkway to Boone and a mile from the famous Northwest Trading Post, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 miles from Wilkesboro, come home to Raccoon Holler
Area Attractions:
Ashe County Corn Maze
Annual event featuring the corn maze, games for kids and adults! Special events include the Corn Fest with slow cooked BBQ, Apple Butter, live Blue Grass and more. Get in the game, Volleyball, Rook and Horseshoe Tournaments. Lots of Fun & Prizes.
Christmas in July
The Ashe County Christmas in July Festival is a one day festival held in downtown West Jefferson that offers traditional mountain music, North Carolina Mountain arts and crafts and array of food, fun and festivities for the entire family. Attracting over 20,000 visitors in one day. Free Admission
Church of the Frescoes
Artist Ben Long’s Frescoe Paintings adorn the walls of two small Episcopalian churches, St. Mary’s in West Jefferson and Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs. Inside Long created his first of many religious frescoes. The churches are open daily year-round and no fees are charged. Donations, however, are greatly appreciated.
This property also has RV hookup. If you have RV, you can connect it all here
Sit on the front porch and look at the lake, view the lake from the kitchen, living room and upstairs bedroom. This home place offers authenticity and comfort. Convenient to Jefferson and West Jefferson, 22 miles out the Blue Ridge Parkway to Boone and a mile from the famous Northwest Trading Post, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 miles from Wilkesboro, come home to Raccoon Holler
Area Attractions:
Ashe County Corn Maze
Annual event featuring the corn maze, games for kids and adults! Special events include the Corn Fest with slow cooked BBQ, Apple Butter, live Blue Grass and more. Get in the game, Volleyball, Rook and Horseshoe Tournaments. Lots of Fun & Prizes.
Christmas in July
The Ashe County Christmas in July Festival is a one day festival held in downtown West Jefferson that offers traditional mountain music, North Carolina Mountain arts and crafts and array of food, fun and festivities for the entire family. Attracting over 20,000 visitors in one day. Free Admission
Church of the Frescoes
Artist Ben Long’s Frescoe Paintings adorn the walls of two small Episcopalian churches, St. Mary’s in West Jefferson and Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs. Inside Long created his first of many religious frescoes. The churches are open daily year-round and no fees are charged. Donations, however, are greatly appreciated.
Property manager
Denver Severt
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pet fee 25 per pet.
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 deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Jefferson
Located in Jefferson, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Museum of Ashe County History and Walker Center are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ashe County Cheese Store and Boone Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Appalachian Soccer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Jefferson, NC
What's nearby
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Elk Shoals - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Jefferson Landing - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
- Ashe Lake - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
- Mountain Aire Golf Club - 20 min drive - 18.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - 12 min drive
- Copper Mine Grill - 11 min drive
- Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks - 5 min drive
- Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - 16 min drive
- Gunpowder Grill - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Salliann M.
6 July 2012
Awesome! We can't wait to go back
Salliann M.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Megan S., Boone
30 Apr 2012
Absolutely loved it!
Megan S.
8/10 Good
Dale M.
5 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Very nice cabin
Dale M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephen S.
11 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Stephen S.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather T., Clinton
19 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
Heather T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Dean R.
26 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
I enjoyed my stay but had a problem with getting the house key with the code
Dean R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
LARA
11 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Peaceful little cabin
LARA
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Fred C.
18 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snow Day
Fred C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather T., Clinton
28 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful in the holler
Heather T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carrie J.
20 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE this cabin!!!
Carrie J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
6/10 Okay
Scott G., Pfafftown
14 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, not so great bed.
Scott G.
10/10 Excellent
Rick C.
22 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maw maw's cabin, great quiet place to stay
Rick C.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Brenda G., Kernersville, USA
20 June 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a Great place to stay for peace and quiet.
Brenda G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dan, Ormond Beach, FL
29 May 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
10/10 Excellent
Joya R.
27 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin Fun!
Joya R.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
2/10 Terrible
Beverly P.
15 Apr 2019
Not as picture portrayed.
Beverly P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Justin J.
3 Mar 2019
Love the cabin and the view of the lake
Justin J.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Leann M.
29 Dec 2018
Peaceful and very beautiful
Leann M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
8/10 Good
ginger w.
26 July 2018
Nice house
ginger w.
8/10 Good
Joan, West Virginia
5 July 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place to get away.
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lisa B.
25 May 2018
Very Homey
Lisa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Debra S.
9 Aug 2017
Great weekend getaway!
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Monica W.
5 Aug 2017
It was a spur of the moment trip and it was wonderful!!! Beautiful cabin!!
Monica W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
About the host
Hosted by Denver Severt
Why they chose this property
This property is far from the madding crowd, and an exquisite getaway in any season. Very accessible in all seasons with state maintained roads. It is close to the parkway, minutes away from all the attractions. FREE WIFI But why did I buy the property. Well I tell all my students about this in my Service Management Courses at the University of Central Florida Rosen College where I am a professor. I grew up a mile away and my Pappaw and Mammaw Darnell lived here and when I came to visit, though they had no water and no bathroom and an outhouse, they gave me a beyond a Ritz Carlton Experience, a Raccoon Holler Experience. I know the love is still in the walls. Completely made 'sexy' and remodeled in the modern day form with great rooms and amenities, the cabin has the same likeness as it did when I stay all those weekend with my grandparents. At noon, they argued over who woke me up - Pappaw got the chamber pot ready so I did not have to go to the outhouse - the smell of Pine cleaner emanated from that pot - they kept everything immaculate. After the morning bathroom visit, Mammaw had breakfast on the table. The two of them loved me and never said a negative word to me - to be welcome by them was to never forget it. I hope you have such a time there.
Not to mention, my amazing Mother, Wanda, the caretaker was raised here and has her own stories to tell from the Holler.
Come join the Raccoon Holler family and stay. It will capture your heart and soul and make you feel rejuvenated head to toe.
Not to mention, my amazing Mother, Wanda, the caretaker was raised here and has her own stories to tell from the Holler.
Come join the Raccoon Holler family and stay. It will capture your heart and soul and make you feel rejuvenated head to toe.
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