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Private Cottage With Great Surroundings

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Welcome to Appalachian Escape!
Outdoor Fireplace with Adirondack Seating
Loft with Juliette Deck and Pool Table
Rear Screened in Porch with Heat
Galley Style Kitchen with Granite and Stainless

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • The Blowing Rock
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Common Space

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Double Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Master King Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Shared Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Private Ensuite Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Shared Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Private Cottage With Great Surroundings

Welcome to Appalachian Escape!

Appalachian Escape is a fun, family-friendly mountain cottage on a nicely landscaped, virtually private property surrounded by mature woods. There is a wonderful outdoor wood-burning fireplace and stone courtyard to enjoy. The open-air deck is partly covered and wraps around the side of the house. The rear deck has a gas grill, outdoor dining space, and a screened porch. There are two Juliette decks upstairs that offer additional outdoor areas.

The main floor offers an open-concept living room, dining area, kitchen, hardwood floors, and tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams. The kitchen features granite countertops with an oversized farm-style sink and stainless appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with a banquet-style table that seats 8 guests. There is also a 4-seat table for additional accommodations. The living room has a gas log fireplace, a Samsung SmartTV, a BluRay DVD player, and high-speed satellite internet, allowing WIFI throughout the home and giving you the option to log into your streaming accounts. This home also has DirectTV.

The main floor primary suite offers a king bed, hardwood floors, his and her closets, a comfy chaise lounge, an HDTV, and a huge picture window that lets in lots of natural sunlight. The ensuite bathroom boasts an oversized tile shower and double vanity. The second bedroom on the main floor has a queen bed, an HDTV, and private access to the rear deck. Next to the queen bedroom is a full bathroom with a tub and shower. This bathroom is also central and convenient to the rest of the main floor.

At the top of the stairs is a game room/loft with a seven-foot custom-made pool table and a large-screen HDTV. An open-air Juliette deck off the loft overlooks the backyard. There is a full bathroom with a tiled shower upstairs. One of the two bedrooms upstairs offers 2 full beds, each with a twin trundle for additional sleeping options. This bedroom has a television and a large covered Juliette deck overlooking the front yard. The other upstairs bedroom has 4 twin beds with a queen-sized sleeper sofa, all in front of a large HDTV, BluRay/DVD, and Nintendo Wii.
*Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.

Appalachian Escape is tucked into a quiet copse of mature woods, mere minutes from downtown Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian Ski Mountain, and Boone. Also conveniently nearby are Banner Elk, Sugar Mountain, Hawksnest, Grandfather Mountain, Ski Beech, and much more!

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Doc's Rocks Gem Mine and Mystery Hill are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Mystery Hill - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 16 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hokkaido Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Cottage With Great Surroundings pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage With Great Surroundings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Cottage With Great Surroundings?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Cottage With Great Surroundings located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bolick Family Pottery, Doc's Rocks Gem Mine and Mystery Hill. Tweetsie Railroad and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Fun Weekend

House was great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flex412

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

Cabin getaway

Just as expected. Very nice stay, minus the weather we had
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brannon D.

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

This place was nice because it was close to our wedding

I put my friends up in this house which was walking distance to the house we had our wedding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam C.

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

Generally good

Pros - good location, Easy to get to Boone and Blowing Rock from house Cons - mattresses were dirty and internet speeds are not sufficient
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich S., Atlanta, GA

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

Perfect Home!

We had a great stay at this beautiful home. The house is perfect, and the location was great. Close to town and close to the ski resorts.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Bethani k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy Winter Away

The group enjoyed ours staying there, though it was a rainy weekend. The cabin was nice and clean inside as well. We were a little nervous about the road, but it was okay since there was no snow. The two problems we had was the wifi, a bit unstable even after we reset it. Also, the room upstairs with a double bed was cold, and you could feel the wind blowing thru the window; we had to move on the second night. Overall, everything is good, fast response, and good management.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lexa D.

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

Beautiful Location, Be Prepared to Unplug

The location of the home is ideal, and it’s just a short walk from the home to an amazing mountain view. Despite some hiccups with the wifi, the property manager went above and beyond to resolve our issues, and we were especially grateful knowing that our stay was during the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sherwood W.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in

No comment

Enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina F.

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

Beautiful cabin!

The cabin was beautiful inside and out but there was no trash bags and one bathroom did not have hand soap. Also the grill propane tank was stuck on close so we were not able to grill some burgers like planned. Other than these minor things we had a great stay! The customer service was great! We arrived about 6pm and had issues opening the door but the rental company answered and helped us immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elise W.

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

Cozy cabin

Was a beautifully decorated place with lots of charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keane K.

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

Perfect spot

The house was a great fit for what we needed. There were 12 adult guys and we each had our own bed. The house has internet as well as direct TV and is was close to all that we needed. The house could use some updating and maybe a little more detailed cleaning but for us it was a great fit for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ayush M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Average stay

The stay was fine but these 3 issues made our stay not so good :- 1. Cleanliness was not up to the mark 2. There was no way to communicate with the property owner even when we had an issue with car getting stuck on slope to the house
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol H.

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

A Family Vacation

My two sons and four granddaughters celebrated Christmas in July. We were unable to get together for any holidays this past year so I planned a holiday for my sons, their 2 college students and two upcoming high school students. We loved the layout and all the living spaces. The 4 twin beds in the girls room need to be replaced with new mattresses as the ones there are worn out. New cooking pans also need to be replaced. I would recommend this place for its beauty and location. Bring your own pots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Beth K.

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

Summer Family Trip

Good house-needs some upkeep. Thought rooms looked bigger than they were. Loved outdoors area and porch
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

eve s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for kids

Convenient location between Boone and Blowing Rock. There is not a mountain view but with a dog and small children we were thankful for minimal stairs and the large yard to play in. Secluded down somewhat overgrown driveway so very private and quiet. Tastefully decorated. Only complaint with cleanliness was everything was pretty significantly dusty, blinds, fans, furniture, lamps etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie H., Wake Forest, North Carolina

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

Great for large families!

Nice large home with great layout for several families together. Not far from attractions. Nice fire pit for roasting marshmallows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Great time!

We went to the cabin for a weekend getaway with family and friends, and we had a great time! The cabin looked just as the pictures advertised. Tons of room and beds for small children and bigger adults. Check-in and out was easy. The kitchen had everything we needed, and we just went down the road for groceries. The refrigerator leaked some but nothing terrible. My only suggestion is if you plan on visiting, bring a flashlight. The fire pit is beautiful, but there are no lights out there to guide your steps and the path is rocky.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jodie S., Cary, NC

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Comfortable

The house and surrounding area are beautiful! The yard was great for the kids to play and explore. We also took a scenic walk around the loop. Beds and sitting areas were comfortable. Kitchen was alright, but we did not do much cooking. Overall the house was clean, however for a rental property I would encourage the owners to require a slightly more thorough cleaning. Specifically under the shelves in the kitchen, under the beds, etc. We had a baby with us who gets into everything...otherwise we never would have noticed. We loved our time at Punky’s Place and would certainly consider staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Punkeys Place.

We were disappointed that the screened porch was not heated as advertised. We had chosen this property with Covid in mind because that would hello us stay socially distanced. Without the heat, it was not warm enough to use. We also counted on the picnic table at the fire Pit, but it was not there. Wet contacted the property manager, but he never called us back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great! Loved the house

Place was great! Really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for quiet, remote location.

The cabin was very nice and well kept. It was decorated nice, very comfortable and well furnished. There were a few small issues with cleanliness, but overall it was good. The sink in the downstairs secondary bathroom was blocked with hair and the master shower had a similar problem. Each light switch was labeled and that was very nice! Check in/out process was a breeze. The property was very private and quiet. There was rain and very heavy fog during our stay so it was difficult to traverse the mountain at night. Not a fault, just good to know if you have difficulty seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Gorgeous cabin

We had a fabulous time staying at Punky’s Place in Boone, NC. Everything was great and the pictures were accurate of the cabin. The only 2 things I could comment on negatively was that the bathroom near the queen bedroom wasn’t cleaned throughly (we found a used washcloth left behind and the tub was dusty) and the tub was slow to drain which made it a slipping hazard when taking a bath. Other than that the stay was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashli A.

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

Enjoyed it!!!

We had a nice time and kids were loving the snow ...we had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Carlos A A.

4 Stars

It was a pleasant stay at the Cabin. I would recommend to get additional pool sticks for more players to be able to play more players at a time. I would also recommend to fix the sink and bathtub from the downstairs bathroom because it's clogged. Other than that everything was great and we had a wonderful time at the cabin. Thank you very much.

About the host

Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

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