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Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail

Quiet mountain top retreat with great mountain views. Minutes from trophy trout fishing, golf, snow skiing, the Appalachian Trail, Watauga Lake, Banner Elk, fine dining and more. Mountain Living doesn't get any better than this. You will be less than two miles from Roan Mountain State Park located on TN Hwy 143, at the base of the majestic 6,285 foot Roan Mountain, home of the World's largest natural Rhododendron garden and incredible panoramic mountain views (see http://www.roanmountain.com). At the bottom of the mountain, very close to our property, Roan Mountain State Park encompasses more than 2,000 acres dominated by rich hardwood forest along rugged ridges. The cool, clear Doe River winds its way through the center of the park and supports a healthy population of trout. State Park activities await you including heated pool, volleyball court, tennis and basketball courts, Ranger-led hikes, fly fishing the Doe river, music/performances in the amphitheater, etc. (see https://tnstateparks.com/parks/roan-mountain) Carvers Gap Trailhead for the Appalachian Trail is just minutes away.

Our 2017 Custom Built Mountain Home features great views overlooking the mountains and a spring fed pond. There is an expansive covered deck. Wood and tile floors with open floor plan. The kitchen is very spacious with a large island and view of the mountains. There is a Master Bedroom on each floor. Each Master has a laundry room and full bath. The heat system is a radiant floor with thermostats in each bedroom.

Please note that the top part of our gravel road is steep and can be difficult for some vehicles and loads. We recommend you come in an all wheel or 4 wheel drive vehicle, especially in bad weather.

Property manager

Alan Butterworth

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Kitchen island
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Please talk to us before planning your gathering
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

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

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Roan Mountain, TN

What's nearby

  • Roan Mountain State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Roan Mountain Community Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 39 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 46 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 50 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Mountain Bakers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Highlander BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Dairyland - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frank & Martys - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail located?

This family-friendly Roan Mountain vacation home is located in the mountains, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Roan Mountain State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Roan Mountain Community Park. Limestone Cove Recreation Area and Unaka Mountain Recreation Area are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Gorgeous Mountain View 8 miles from Appalachian Trail Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chad h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house for bigger groups.
Very clean and neat house with plenty of space for a larger group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always amazing
Consistently the best stay possible. The location of the property and the amenities makes this the best location for us whenever we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
We stopped at Roan Mountain for two nights to end our vacation and we loved this cabin! We only wish we could have stayed longer. The location was beautiful and the cabin was comfortable and well stocked. The views were gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S., Bath

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter get-away and race weekend
Everything was great , plenty of room for everyone to sleep. View for house was beautiful. We would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Autumn Weekend
This cabin is perfect. Lots of sleeping spaces, plenty of bathrooms, large kitchen, movies and books, beautiful views! The place is spotlessly clean. It is very near our “ancestral home” so is just what we needed. The colors of the trees and the weather was just beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
House was very nice. Very spacious. Very clean. Huge decks. WiFi service. Had everything we could need. Not far from ski resorts. Only thing was steep driveway, but me Alan warned us prior so we were aware.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts!
Really nice cabin with all the amenities! One of the most beautiful views I’ve ever had staying in a cabin and I’ve stayed in many being from the mountains of East Tennessee myself! I have to also say that the hosts are by far the sweetest hosts and most caring about our comfort. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular view
My husband and I stayed in this home while hiking in the area. The home was far more than we needed with one bedroom on the main floor and the other bedrooms with bathrooms upstairs. It is a great set up for multiple families or couples. The drive is steep, but our Acura MDX was able to do it without difficulty. Watch for deer as you drive as you are likely to see them on the way to the house. Very short drive from Carvers Gap and Roan Mt State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
This is a wonderful place to stay, and was centrally located to many great visiting sites. The house was clean, well stocked and a very comfortable place to stay, and the views from the deck were beautiful. The hosts were great and communicative. As others have mentioned, the road is best suited to a mid to small AWD SUV or an AWD car. I was in a 3/4 ton truck, and it was more difficult for me than my friends in their SUV.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
The home and surrounding area are beautiful! Alan gave very thorough instructions and checked on us via vrbo. They had everything we needed there. The view is amazing from the picture windows and porch. There are many amazing things to do within 20 to 60 minutes away. Would absolutely stay here again. You do have to go up the driveway carefully but is well worth it. There was plenty of room and they had everything there that we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View and quiet
The Family and friends as well as I loved everything about this house. I would love to stay there in the summer as we went for New Year and the first time snowing Tubing. The place was clean, and quiet and had everything you would want for a mountain stay. It is a steep climb but typical mountain terrain. My Suburban did the climb in two-wheel but I know how to drive the terrain and if you're not accustomed use 4 or all-wheel drive so you don't mess up the road. I would highly recommend this house if your willing to treat it with respect as it deserves that at the very least. The area is great for anything you want to do and if you just want to stay home it is great for that too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property Off the Beaten Path
We were looking for a place with a view that could accommodate 5 adults, and this location did not disappoint! It was as out-of-the-way as you could get. And, yes, you really do need 4-wheel-drive to make it up the driveway. The amenities were exactly what we were looking for. There were enough plates, pans, serving dishes, and utensils for us to serve our Thanksgiving dinner. I personally loved the radiant heat floor, and I now know what feature to look for in my future home. It was amazing that there were so many windows to watch the sunrise. I would love to see the view in the spring, summer, and fall. I'm sure it's spectacular. The nearby hiking and state park conference center with wifi were great perks. I wish we had more time to explore the area. If we ever meet my parents about halfway again, this is where we will stay. Alan was so communicative, and made sure everything was great throughout our stay. We couldn't have asked for a better host! Our best VRBO pick to date! Easy check in and very easy check out. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
We stayed here July 4 weekend, 2020. The view from the house is exactly as the picture shows: it's beautiful! We even watched some fireworks going off down in the valley. Another great surprise: the fireflies! Thousands of them in the woods around the house, coming out just as dusk is settling in. I knew this part of the country is known for fireflies, but I didn't expect that many! The location of the house is right in the middle of all the key park locations. We were just a few minutes from pretty much all the sights we wanted to see in Roan Mountain State Park. But be aware that this part of TN is fairly remote, so plan to bring your food in and cook. Going out to eat isn't really a viable option without a long drive. The house itself is only a few years old, and is well-kept and clean. The kitchen was pretty well appointed, and we had everything we needed to cook. Appliances were new and in good condition. The beds were all well-kept and clean. Linens were provided. Bedrooms and bathrooms were all perfectly fine. One note: there is no air conditioning in the house. As people who live in the Deep South, the very first thing we look for upon entering any building in July is the A/C setting. :) But once we opened the windows and got the fans going, even in July, the house cooled down and it even got a bit chilly at night. If A/C is an absolute must for you, then know that as of July, 2020, it is not there. But we found that it truly wasn't a necessity with highs in upper 70's to low 80's, relatively little humidity, and lows in the lower 60's, during our trip. I'd probably want it if the forecast calls for hotter than that, but it wasn't a problem for us on this trip. Another word of advice: when the owner says you need a 4-wheel drive (4WD) to get up the driveway, he isn't joking around! That beautiful view comes with a price: a steep climb up the driveway. If you don't have 4WD, then the best you can do is park halfway up the drive, then walk the rest of the way. If you do have 4WD, then when you make the left into the driveway, put it in 4-Low, and give it plenty of gas and lots of RPMs! It's a fun ride, but you sure don't want to stall out in the middle of it. The owner was a pleasure to work with. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner and was very helpful with guidance on places to visit, as well as directions to get to the house. Overall we enjoyed our stay and may look to return in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
J Bish
Wonderful property. Very clean and spacious. Enjoyed the views and fall colors. Would definitely purely recommend if you have a 4wd vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Summer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay...100% recommend!!!!
The hosts were amazing from start to finish. They were up front before the acceptance of the booking about the need for a 4WD vehicle. The home was immaculate and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a seclided beautiful mountain home to rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and property!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pictures do not do this beautiful new property and gorgeous view any justice! Alan communicates very quickly and is a gracious host. The place is very remote and quiet. The last few hills leading to the house are very hard for a regular car to climb so if you don't have a 4-wheeler prepare for a short but strenuous hike. We did not mind it but a person who is not in good shape may not be able to do so. There are plenty of trails around the area and Alan has some spare maps in the house. When not hiking, we stayed on the porch all day enjoying the view. We highly recommend the Smoky Mountain Bakers which has a great stone oven pizza (and pastries).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, Getaway Location
Everything in the house was as described. Alan was a great communicator and replied quickly. His written directions were indispensable and a must have. The driveway to the house is difficult. A GOOD driver, dry driveway, and patience are necessary to successfully climb the driveway in a two-wheel vehicle and you won't want to make the trip often.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Weekend
Great time with great people. Alan was awesome to deal with and the property/house was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great accomodation
house was great inside and out. very clean with a gorgeous view. Kitchen had everything needed. Bedroom and bath were clean and very nice. House was nicer and more spacious then pictures show. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Full Roan Mountain Experience
The hosts were very accommodating and gracious. The home is beautiful, warm and inviting. The view and location is magical. Lots of privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

v elvet c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Veiw
Beautiful house and beautiful view, but that driveway is a killer without 4x4. The view from the porch is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful get away!
We loved the seclusion of this place. Spent a lot of time on the covered deck enjoying the view of the surrounding mountains. Even though the cellphone service is spotty it was nice to still have WiFi available. The layout of the house was great. We had 3 couples and two teenagers with us and never once felt crowded. The 4 bedrooms and three baths were a big reason we chose this place. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mountain top retreat
great house with a gorgeous view. the owner was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

john i u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Serene
This was such a perfect place for my family and I to stay. The location is secluded without neighbors within 300 yards. The home is large. It feels much larger than the pictures actually portray. We spent most of the days just relaxing on the deck and listening to the birds sing. It is about a 15 minute drive to the grocery store and gas. Roan Mountain state park is right down the street with beautiful hiking trails and the Doe River as well. The views are amazing!!! I cannot honestly think of anything this property lacked. We will definitely be booking this home again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Nice Cabin and the availability of being able to reserve for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021