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Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT!

Your basecamp for adventure! Steps away from the Appalachian Trail, this refuge is bordered by Cherokee National Forest and Laurel Fork Creek. On property activities include fishing, creek playing/swimming, hiking, stargazing (no light pollution here) and of course, ping pong. With a picnic and hammock area by the creek, outdoor pavilion with fireplace for al-fresco dining and s’mores, plenty of board games and limited WiFi Internet.

*Please note we do not allow any weddings or events at this home!*

This cozy cottage is big on outdoors but can still sleep up to 3 families. The house is best described as a modern dogtrot. The main part of the home contains the living/kitchen/dining area, master bedroom with king bed and en suite bathroom, lofted bunk room, full guest bath and laundry closet. This part of the house is connected to the secondary part of the home via the “dogtrot” or screened-in porch (complete with ping pong table). The secondary part of the home includes 2 bedrooms, both with queen beds, which share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The property also boasts an immaculate timber frame pavilion complete with a massive wood-burning fireplace. Laurel Fork Creek borders the front edge of the parcel and is every kid’s favorite place to splash an afternoon away. Additionally, there are only 5 houses on this dead-end street with only one of those being lived in full-time so there is virtually no traffic.

Property manager

Brent Long

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Note from host: This place is perfect for all different families!

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Creekside Mountain Retreat Appalachian Trail Waterfalls More!
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About the neighborhood

Map
Hampton, TN

What's nearby

  • Watauga Lake - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Roan Mountain State Park - 33 min drive - 27.0 km
  • East Tennessee State University - 35 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 59 min drive - 56.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 68 min drive - 60.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Laurel Fork Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Bakers - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT! located?

This family-friendly Hampton cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Pond Mountain Wilderness, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga Lake and Watauga River. Elk Crossing and Watauga Point Recreation Area are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Luxury Cabin nestled in Cherokee National forest steps away from the AT! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Private Getaway
We loved our own little private getway from the busy world. Everything was perfect: creek size, daily turkey vistors, apple trees full of apples, beautiful lodging. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PLACE TO STAY
The property is amazing! The house was exactly as described! The host was quick to respond with any question WE WILL DEFINITELY USE AGAIN 5 STARS × 5 STARS
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury base camp
Me and some friends stayed at the cabin for a couple of days on a fishing trip and were very pleased. I am used to short-term rentals looking great in photographs and then turning out to be poorly maintained dumps. This one was quite the opposite. It was clean, well provisioned, and in every way. We will stay here again! One note: the toilet paper could use a serious upgrade.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful getaway
This property provides a restful get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Enjoy nature, splash in the Stream, hike to the waterfall, relax by the fire. Thank you for a great day!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Disconnect to Reconnect !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Engagement and Birthday weekend
It was my daughter in law (to be) birthday on Dec 11, and our son chose that evening to propose to her, so, needless to say, it was an incredible weekend to celebrate. The house was beautiful, and fit the bill, we really enjoyed to outdoor fireplace and pavilion. Thank you so much for a memorable get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Excellent location, great for family time. Beautiful scenery and very well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

carrie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home.
This place is totally unplugged which was nice. Internet would have been great. Lol. House was amazing. Clean. Comfy. Love the creek infront of house. Love the outside area. Fully stocked house. The only negative is there is a huge bee wasp hornet bees problem. Lots of wasp nest in porch and fireplace area. Lots and lots nest buried in grass everywhere. The wasp issues is bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dede L.

Liked: Cleanliness
great escape to nature
The property is situated beautifully with a creek to play in, very close proximity to the AT and an a lovely outside pavilion for eating meals outside. The beds are very comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The kids sleeping area is up a long ladder and it's open to the noise of the kitchen/living area so have you have to go outside or be very quiet. Overall it was one of our favorites!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

We loved our visit to this property. It was perfect for our family!
This was a beautiful place! Our family and my parents stayed for a long weekend to attend my oldest daughters pinning ceremony and graduation at East Tennessee State University. There was plenty of beds, lovely kitchen and living room and our favorite was the outdoor fireplace area. Everything we needed was there. We had evening fires, played games, cooked s’mores and just enjoyed visiting. The only thing that would have been nicer was if the grass had been cut before we arrived. We played a game of softball in the big open yard, which was loads of fun! It’s a great place we would loved to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
This is a great place if you are looking for outside adventure and going off the grid. House was well stocked and outdoor space was wonderful The road in is sure to leaving you feeling like you went on nature’s roller coaster.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow, just wow
Remote and beautiful. Loved that the trailhead right next to the property. The fireplace was beautiful and we had a great time. Stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele N., Harrisonburg , Va

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Family Holiday Destination!
Our family celebrated Easter at this beautiful cabin and loved every moment of it! If you’re interested in replacing the iPhone, WiFi and TV’s for laughter, conversation, nature, relaxation, privacy, making memories then don’t hesitate to book this beautiful oasis. The cabin layout was ideal for our children and grandchildren. Our grands range from 5 to 12 years old and enjoyed climbing up the ladder to their sweet bunking quarters and had no issue navigating it. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and dining ware. Food City is only 15-20 minutes away for your grocery needs. The grounds are breathtaking - perfect for kickball, wiffle ball, lounging in hammocks, fishing in the creek, Easter egg hunts and s’mores making. Try to arrive in daylight as the road leading to the cabin is a bit narrow and winding. We were sad to leave and hope to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
We had a wonderful stay! The house was very clean. The kitchen was well stocked. The hosts definitely have thought through what their guests might need. The kids loved playing in the creek. We all loved the beautiful AT just down the lane. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Addie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect all the way around.
We planned and looked forward to this trip for months. We had a group of 10 adults that had the best time. We went in January, so it was pretty cold. And when they mean no service, it’s no service. I have sprint and I got enough bars to make a call out if you walk towards the road from the house. The drive up is a very very windy mountain. It gets foggy at night, so make sure you’ve got good lights on your car. When we went, the mountains were covered in snow and it was breathe taking. They have a self serve coffee bar (complete with beans), a good amount of kitchen gadgets, plates and all the dishes, and some essentials like salt and pepper. Plenty of bedding and towels were stored in the closets. The house stayed really warm at night, and overall it was the perfect place for us to stay. We look forward to booking it again!

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sutherland Wedding.
We had the most amazing time with friends and family. We didn’t realize all of the bunks were up a ladder. But there was so much room for everyone. We got married under the cover area and it made for an amazing wedding. It was everything we could have dreamed of.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V., Concord, nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain RetrearR
We loved staying at this house! The trails, the creek and the gazebo made our family reunion so special. The host really thought of everything for this home, it was so cozy and it was great to disconnect and be together talking around the fire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
One of the best experiences we have had with a VRBO property. Easy check-in, great communication, amazing house and grounds. For full disclosure, there is no internet and no cellphone signal, but that made the property even more appealing to us (we had lots of teen and pre-teen boys that were forced to disconnect). Great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME FAMILY VACATION
Our family is scattered across the country and our annual get-togethers are super important to us! We disconnected from the rest of the world (I.e., no Wi-Fi, no TV and no cell service at the house) but lots and lots of talking, relaxing, hiking, game playing, playing in the creek, fishing, and of course, eating! Of course there were many short trips to the top of the mountain to check phones, etc., and not just for the teenagers! The location is beautiful and private and the house is awesome! It met our needs and so much more. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
The property was just what was described. A great family getaway. Our kids loved playing in the river and hanging out in the upstairs bunk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family adventure!
We had an excellent time at this BEAUTIFUL rental location. The owner and the property manager were very responsive and answered any questions and responded to any needs we had. The rooms were all beautifully and simply decorated with plenty of blankets and pillows. I would say, for our family, the loft was not great for the kids but it was not a problem and we had plenty of space for them to sleep elsewhere! The creek was a hit for the kids in our family, ages 2-5, and I would recommend bringing water shoes as it is very rocky in most places, we also made our kids wear life jackets that we brought. The hike was beautiful and a great challenge for our family with 5 little children! The house was superb, with little things here and there that showed the owner's obvious desire to make his guest's stay comfortable. The showers had shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in a nice dispenser, there was a pack 'n play, a highchair, nice hand soap, a nice coffee bar, TONS of games, great music to listen to, etc. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful retreat
Super stay with family enjoying the woods and river
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Teresia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
2020 Graduation
Absolutely the most beautiful place we could have picked for our last childs graduation! The photos do not even come close to how beautiful this property is! There were all kinds of extra amenities like fire wood, marshmallow toaster sticks, waffle maker, coffee bar of a coffee lovers dreams, bug spray, sun screen, games, and much more. This was a technology free place, unexpected but a blessing for our family to reconnect. ♡♡♡ The beds were super comfortable as are the couches. The only thing that caught us off guard was the access to the upstairs to the loft and bunk beds. It's just a ladder and we had 5 toddlers to get up and down but we managed and the kids loved it!! The outdoors was so peaceful and relaxing. The kids played in the creek and tried to fish, played baseball and kick ball, ran and screamed and laughed they didn't want to leave and neither did the adults!!! We will return again♡♡♡♡
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allyson D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Birthday Getaway Ever!
We had a relaxing family getaway to celebrate our daughter's 18th birthday. What a beautiful setting!!! The quaint cabin itself had everything we needed and more!!! We enjoyed being unplugged from the rest of the world and playing ping pong, enos by the river, fishing, hiking, game nights, s'mores by the fire, etc. Thank for sharing your beautiful piece of heaven with us. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Basil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding BUT you didn't provide the snow for skiing! Of course that was not your fault.
We were all greatly pleased with the facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019