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Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Terrace/patio
Exterior
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 22576 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More

Fern Ridge Lodge is a distinctive, luxury mountain home on 2.25 acres in Sweetgrass, Blowing Rock's premier mountain lake community. Sweetgrass features extraordinary lake and hiking amenities that combine with this spectacular lodge to create the absolute PERFECT vacation experience! Nestled in a forest blanketed with ferns next to the Blue Ridge Parkway at an elevation of 3500 ft., Fern Ridge Lodge offers relaxed, upscale elegance that is sure to surpass your expectations!

This gorgeous million-dollar home features over 6,200 square feet of indoor living space, over 900 square feet of covered outdoor living space, seasonal mountain views, upscale furnishings, exquisite custom wood and tile craftsmanship throughout the home, 5 King bed suites and 3 additional suites all with beautiful bathroom tilework with rain head showers and hand-held spray wands. There are 3 gas log fireplaces operational October-April each year, many original art pieces, granite countertops, upscale furnishings, hand-sewn Persian rugs, walnut wood flooring and trim, two great rooms, 8 HDTV's equipped with Direct TV, 9-ft to 20-ft ceilings throughout, a beautiful fire pit area with lots of seating, a 5-minute walk to Sweetgrass Lake, and extensive hiking trails.

With just one step to enter the main level, the home is easily accessible. On the main level there is a spacious great room featuring a 20-foot high stained walnut boxed beam ceiling, walnut flooring and trim, HDTV, a stone gas log fireplace overseen by Bob the moose, a hand-sewn Persian rug, plenty of comfortable leather seating, and beautiful views through floor-to-ceiling windows of the surrounding forests as well as seasonal views of Grandfather Mountain.

On this level are also a large fully-equipped kitchen featuring spacious granite counters and a large granite and wood paneled island with seating for 6 that offers plenty of room for your group whatever the occasion. The island also features a large copper sink, a microwave oven, and 2 dishwashers. Also featured is a 6-burner gas range with double gas ovens, griddle, and warming shelves.

Adjacent to the kitchen and great room is a spacious dining area with seating for 10. Also, the dining and living areas extend comfortably and easily outside to a large wrap-around deck with a covered dining area with seating for 6, a grilling area, and a covered outdoor living room area with plenty of cozy seating.

Down the hall from the kitchen is a mud room and laundry room with 2 sets of stacked front loading washers and dryers as well as a second full-sized refrigerator. Off the foyer there is a bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, King bed, an overhead antique pendant light recycled from a church, an HDTV, and full bathroom with custom tiled shower which also opens to the hallway.

Off the north side of the main great room is a spacious master suite featuring a fireplace, king poster bed, and a full bathroom with double granite vanities, large tiled steam shower with rain head and hand-held spray wand, and a luxurious copper soaking tub.

Upstairs you'll find a roomy King bed suite with a vaulted ceiling, HDTV, and bathroom with tiled shower, another beautiful King bedroom containing an HDTV and a bathroom with tiled shower, and a spacious bedroom with 2 queen poster beds and a sitting area and desk and a full bathroom featuring double vanities and a tub-shower combo that is also accessible from the landing.

Downstairs is a great room featuring a wet bar with mini-fridge and icemaker, a 65-Inch ROKU Smart HDTV, a stone gas log fireplace, leather sofas, a fishing-themed gameroom featuring an Ol' Hausen pool table with a custom light fixture overhead made from a 100-year-old canoe and fishing buckets, and another gameroom with arcade games, card table, and shuffleboard. A bedroom with Queen bed is at the front of the house. There is also a custom made camp-style bunkroom with sleeping for 8 in XL twin mattresses housed in 4 bunk sets made from tree trunks which contain built-in stairs for access to the top bunks. There is also a full bath with tub/shower combo and dual access from the great room.

Off the lower great room is also a spacious king bed suite with HDTV and a bathroom with tiled shower. Step outside to more spacious covered decks with furnished sitting areas, an 8-person hot tub, and a stone patio with Adirondack chairs positioned around a large built-in stone firepit.

ABOUT SWEETGRASS
Within the neighborhood is Boone Fork Creek, which winds through the middle of Sweetgrass and has been designated as a North Carolina Outstanding Trout Stream. Just a little ways up the road at the heart of SweetGrass is the 22-acre lake fed by Boone Fork Creek! Bring your own canoes/kayaks and paddles to enjoy this beautiful lake!

Sweetgrass features beautiful mountain vistas, a lake and stream, and miles of pristine mountain trails which are perfect for hiking, riding, and biking. At Sweetgrass you'll find a mountain playground like no other. Here, each season brings with it something spectacular. The springtime is ablaze with wildflowers, the summers are filled with warm days and cool nights which are perfect for daytime outdoor adventures and evenings around the firepit, fall's foliage is absolutely stunning, and the snows of winter transform the area into a picturesque winter wonderland.

Each season is perfect for outdoor recreation, but there is much more to do here than simply enjoy the splendor of nature. There are also a variety of festivals, community events, upscale shops, and gourmet restaurants to enjoy in Blowing Rock. Combining the welcoming mountain living of Fern Ridge Lodge, Sweetgrass, and Blowing Rock will enable you to enjoy a lifestyle that is unrivaled by that of any other High Country location.

Located just 2 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 12 minutes from Main Street Blowing Rock, 15 minutes from Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park and Appalachian Ski Resort, 20 minutes from Boone and Grandfather Mountain, 30 minutes to Hawksnest and Sugar Mountain, you may find that Fern Ridge Lodge is your new favorite place to call home.

Please note that this property absolutely does not permit pets anywhere in or on the premises at any time including outdoor spaces. Bona fide service animals with appropriate certification may be permitted, and the presence of a certified service animal must be disclosed prior to check-in. Misrepresenting a pet as a certified service animal is a crime under North Carolina law. Guests who bring a pet to a no-pet home will be subject to a non-refundable $500 extra cleaning fee to remove pet hair and dander and clean carpets and upholstery.
If any pets are discovered during your tenancy including via security camera or observation of neighbors or BRMR staff, your credit card on file will be charged for the above-mentioned fee, and you will be evicted without refund of unused days.

Important Notes:
-Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.
- EVENTS WITH VENDORS OR OTHER LARGE GATHERINGS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT THIS PROPERTY. Violators will be evicted from the property with no refund.
- All Reservations are subject to a $500 refundable security deposit.
- Check-in time for this home is 5:00pm and check-out is 10:00am.
- The hot tub temperature will remain set at 101* at all times and cannot be adjusted.
- The owners use outdoor surveillance cameras to ensure that their home remains safe. No cameras monitor the inside rooms of the home.
- The gas log fireplaces are operational only from October to April of each year.
- Sweetgrass is an environmentally conscious community that observes a catch and release fishing policy to ensure a sustained fish population.
- The Owners' dogs & cat have stayed in this home, but it is not pet friendly for new reservations. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
- The Sweetgrass neighborhood is a peaceful haven, and therefore does not permit firearm discharge, fireworks, golf carts, dirt bikes, four wheelers, loud music, or other objectionable noises that disrupts the quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. During quiet hours (10PM – 8AM), all outdoor noise should be kept to a minimum.
- Rental guests have access to the grounds around the lake house, all hiking trails, and may fish in the lake. Guests are not permitted inside the lake house or on its patio. ATVs are not permitted on the hiking trails.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
- NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. NCREC License Number: 298198
-This home is not pet friendly. Thank you for not bringing pets into this home.
-CANCELLATION POLICY: Bookings canceled within 24 hours of their creation will receive a full refund of payments. Bookings canceled more than 24 hours after their creation are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 6200 sq ft (576 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

294487

About the neighborhood

Map
Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Price Lake - 5 min drive
  • The Blowing Rock - 16 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 16 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 17 min drive
  • Grandfather Mountain - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Banner Elk - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More located?

This family-friendly Blowing Rock vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Julian Price Park and Price Lake. Grandfather Mountain State Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Fern Ridge Lodge - Hiking and Lake Fishing, Hot Tub, Game Room, and More Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Great house as presented. Plenty of room
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular and Perfect
House, furnishings, setting, and all the gaming tables and toys made this a PERFECT place for a large family gathering. SO close to the Town of Blowing Rock and to so many other attractions make this a wonderful location. Just a spectacular home,
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

oksana y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Absolutely beautiful home. Had everything we needed. Wish it had more Mountain View’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a house
Seemless booking, seemless check in, incredible property, will book this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning house and location!
We had a wonderful time with our family at this beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
A very clean and tastefully furnished house for our party of 20 with families and children. Everything was first class, linens mattresses kitchenware included. Will definitely recommend as an ideal mountain retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for us
The size and layout of the home were perfect for my family. The home, the yard, and all the surrounding area were beautiful! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
Easy to rent, no problems with rental agent or VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
Beautiful property! Perfect for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E., Bluffton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
The house is absolutely stunning! Had a great time for my husband’s 50th birthday with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful inviting mountain lodge
Well designed, well maintained mountain retreat for our family of 21
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain House
What a great house to enjoy with family and friends. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Beautiful property and a perfect weekend. The coffee maker was broke and they replaced it immediately. Would book again. Perfect for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving in the Mountains
Awesome time spending the holiday together with our family. Perfect for all ages with space for the teens and parents to play together or have their own quiet time. Well equipped kitchen perfect to cook thanksgiving meal with all tge trimmings. 10+
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Christi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and location.
This home was breathtaking and offered everything we could ask for there. Great location Wish check in could be earlier than 5pm. Basically paying for a full night you don’t even get to use the property. Most check in is at 4 but the homeowners did not allow you to check in before 5 which was disappointing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fern Ridge Lodge
We spent a week at Fern Ridge with our extended family. The house was everything we could have asked for. Lucky for us since it rained the entire week :( Check in and check out was a breeze. The surrounding area was beautiful and we really enjoyed the downtown area. Highly recommended, especially for large parties with younger kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

George P., High Point, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT FOR FAMILY
THIS EXTRAORDINARY CABIN WAS EVERYTHING WE NEEDED OR COULD ASK FOR FOR OUR MOUNTAIN VACATION EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
The house is beautiful and is located in a quiet gated community. It was well stocked for our party of 14! The layout was great- lots of room to hang out together upstairs, at dining table or working in the kitchen. The pool table, game room and hot tub were a hit for the entire group!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Talal A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Beautiful property, overall we had an awesome experience but for being a group of 16 people we would’ve expected the garbage to be dumped daily, we called and they finally came out the day after we called at 9pm. Also there was a lot of HUGE ants in the kitchen when we first arrived and towards the end of the stay as well. But everything else was amazing. Beautiful house.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen N., Charlotte NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Break
This property was perfect for our combined families. Plenty of activities for the teens and space for the adults too. We would highly recommend this house for a bigger group like ours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Angela A.

Guests allergic to cats were affected by cat hair and floors seemed swept not cleaned.overall great
Fantastic

10/10 Excellent

elwyn t.

Liked: Cleanliness
pretty home for quiet getaway
everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great suppport
Oustanding

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristeen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our time at the house. We did submit some issues to the property management company.
Please ck w management company regarding the minor issues at house. There were some things that owner should address that would have made it more comfortable for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019