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Martin's Nest Living Area with Loft Bedroom Above

Martin's Nest Living Area with Wood-Burning Fireplace, TV

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8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12120 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Seven Devils, NC

Hawksnest Tubing Park8 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort14 min drive
Banner Elk Winery20 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)91 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

We came with 2 our children and spouses and 2 kids each. We had a bit of a problem finding the cabin, because the GPS di...

Doug P.

Feb 19, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3 - Queen

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Private Ensuite Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Full Bath Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Pet-Friendly Cabin in Seven Devils

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Welcome to Martin's Nest!

Martin's Nest is a mountain-style log cabin in The Lakes on Seven Devils. The Lakes offer three stocked lakes, all a short walk and available for guests to fish for Bass, Trout, and more. The quiet, wooded property borders a soothing creek and is perfect for kids and adults alike to explore, fish in, camp out, and connect with the great outdoors.
**Allows pets with an additional fee.**

The cabin, lovingly remodeled, has new paint, new floors, and much more. The exterior features three large, covered decks. A hammock, a porch swing, and plenty of comfortable outdoor furniture are available to relax in. There are both a charcoal grill and an electric grill, The property slopes down to a lower level of partly wooded land with a fire pit. There are paths to the creek that runs the length of the property. Open spaces and flat places to play, pitch tents, and more make this property a safe and fun yard that kids will enjoy.
*Firewood available for purchase after booking. Please contact Carolina Cabin Rentals if interested.*

The main floor offers an open floor plan with hardwood floors, a central living room with comfy furniture centered around a flat panel HDTV, and a Blu Ray player. There are a wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings with exposed beams, and hewn log walls. The living room is open to the dining area and a table that seats eight (8) people, plus a high chair. The kitchen offers two (2) additional dining seats at the center island table, and there is another two (2) seat table with chairs in the lower level game room. A total of twelve (12) people can be seated for dinner, plus the high chair. The main floor bedroom has a queen-size bed. There is a full bathroom at the end of the hall beside the bedroom.

The lower floor offers a nice game room with a Brunswick Pool Table and TV with DVD and VHS players. The game room opens to a bunk room with a twin-over-full bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk. This room sleeps up to five (5) people. There is another bedroom down the hall with a queen-size bed, a TV and DVD Player, and a full bathroom. The mudroom and laundry room are off the game room and lead to the house-length lower deck and hammock.

The top floor is a spacious loft with a master suite. It has a queen bed, a full ensuite bathroom, and an office area with a desk and a twin day bed.

The house sits at almost 4,000 feet in elevation and does not receive much direct sunlight on the roof. It stays comfortable in warmer summer months. There is no air conditioning. Each room has a ceiling fan, the ceilings are all high, and there are plenty of oversized windows to open up and enjoy the mountain breezes. There is also a window fan in the upstairs master suite to add additional comfort during warmer days. All three levels of the cabin have heat for the colder months.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Living Room--- Main Level, Cozy Log Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain and Pisgah National Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium 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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Seven Devils, NC

What's nearby

Grandfather Trout Farm - 5 min drive
Hawksnest Tubing Park - 8 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 14 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 20 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 28 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬17 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Bella's - ‬11 min drive
‪Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Cabin in Seven Devils pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Cabin in Seven Devils?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Cabin in Seven Devils?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Cabin in Seven Devils located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Watauga River and Hawksnest Tubing Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margaret F.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great place for a family to stay!

We enjoyed staying at Martins Nest! It was beautiful, convenient and had all the amenities that you need! We had several hours of fun playing pool together! Perfect place for a place to stay for a graduation at APP State!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Doug P.

19 Feb 2024

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

Tubing trip

We came with 2 our children and spouses and 2 kids each. We had a bit of a problem finding the cabin, because the GPS directions weren't totally accurate plus the properties in this development are NOT marked plainly. The cabin was spacious and well-laid out, very comfortable for the 10 of us. The weather in Feb is of course very cold, and we had some problems getting to a happy medium with the heat during sleeping hours - making the main floor folks comfortable meant roasting those in the loft. Would have appreciated a gas grill with a larger grill surface; we didn't care to mess with charcoal plus the grill itself needed cleaning badly. We cooked our burgers in the oven. We had two full days; the first was too cold (hi 29 w/25mph winds) to venture out much, although we did a bit. We had some tubing time at Hawks Nest on Sunday, fun for all - even PopPop and Nana who hung around the coffee shop and viewing balcony! This was only half of our kids and grandkids, but it's important to us to get together as a family, and the Martin Nest was great for that! Recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

17 Dec 2023

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay. We were visiting the area to go snow tubing at Hawks Nest. The cabin was very close and it took 8 minutes to get there. The cabin has a fun game room with pool and bunk beds for kids. I also liked how the main floor bedroom had a door separating it from the kitchen so you have more privacy. This is a great cabin if you are traveling with kids. There is a creek at the edge of the property the kids all enjoyed playing in.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily m.

13 Oct 2023

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

Beyond Relaxing!

We loved our stay here! It had everything we needed and wanted! It was very clean and cozy. We had 3 young children with us and they loved playing downstairs.The creek was a blast and so was walking around and visiting the 2 ponds. We went in the fall so the leaves made everything even more beautiful! We will definitely be staying here in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Martin's Nest - Very Cozy

This is a very cozy and homey cabin. They recently added a HVAC so we had air conditioning which was great as it was warm during our stay. Plenty of beds having a bathroom on every floor was great. We had teenagers with us so they really loved having an entire floor to themselves with the bunk beds and pool table. It was decorated so homey and we enjoyed looking at the pictures of the cabin being built. They have a lot of kitchen dishes and some pots and pans. If you plan on making big meals you may want to bring some of your own. I brought a electric skillet and crockpot because I knew the type of meals I was going to prepare. However, they did have pots and frying pans that I used. If you use a coffee maker that uses cups bring your own they only have a regular coffee pot. They left plenty of toilet paper which was nice. There was some paper towel left but if you are staying for an extended period you may want to bring some. A very nice suprise was that they had little makeup remover packets in the bathrooms and little soaps. Plenty of extra blankets and towels. Overall just a great cabin that we would rent again. The only negative was where the firepit was located. It was a very very steep way down and it we did not feel safe going down to it. My husband did go down and did not want anyone to go down and didn't want to drive down as it was so steep. I would highly recommend unless the firepit is important to you. Thank you to the owners for making it so nice

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

eric r.

4 Mar 2023

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

skiing

excellent unit. well provisioned a lot of attention to detail..

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Trisha P., Port Orange FL

4 Oct 2022

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

Hike

Great location for area hiking Safe neighborhood Qiet and secluded

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David D.

10 Aug 2022

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

Martins Nest

Cabin was clean and as described. Great for our mens weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Connie Y., Carthage, NC

15 Dec 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs Updating/Repairs

We walked into a freezing house with no heat running, we were not told we would need wood to keep stove going to stay warm. Small wall heater does virtually nothing to keep the first floor warm. Our cost for wood was $180 over the 5 days to keep our family warm. Called rental company who told us to go to the gas station for wood. Loft bedroom had wall unit but did not keep us warm unless we got up during the night to keep the stove lit. This was not disclosed and we had our coats on until bedtime which was cold. Stove was very diffucult to light due to a vent issue, which filled the first floor with smoke until my son goggled it and learned he had to manually slide the broken vent which covered him with soot as the stove hasn't been maintained/cleaned but at least we had heat on the second day. We found a broken chair turned upside down in the living room, mouse droppings in the first floor tub, cobwebs on the lights over the table and in general dirty kitchen utensils. Thought they only had 3 cups until we opened the dishwasher and found it full, we had to empty that. Pots should be replaced, if you plan on cooking bring your own I'm glad we did, metal cowboy style dishes are rusty and should also be replaced, found set of dishes in a cabinet but they were filty so we stuck with paper plates. Fan in downstairs pool room was literally coated in dust and filth which we cleaned before the kids went to bed. Metal twin bed downstairs not only squeaks horribly when you move but the springs stick you in the back. My grandson put his mattress on the floor to sleep it was so bad. In general this is a really nice cabin that truly needs cleaning (which I blame Carolina Cabin Rentals for) and updating. As a retired Property Manager I would never allow one of my properties to be rented in this condition. My daughter in law owns a cleaning business and was shocked at the dirt we had to clean. Again per their "rental agreement, 1 towel per person (even cheap hotels give you 2) so we did laundry daily in a washing machine that you have to watch (per note on the wall) as it had issues. When I spoke to the rental company they referred me to my rental agreement instead of helping. Again, the owners need to be made aware that they're property isn't being maintained and cleaned properly. I'd like to say we're going back but would never again rent a property being maintained by Carolina Cabin Rentals.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

5 Dec 2021

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

Awesome

We had a great experience and loved the cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

18 Nov 2021

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

Family weekend

We enjoyed it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T., Wilmington, NC

11 Oct 2021

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

We love a cabin with a creek!

Accomodating cabin with a creek! My boys are 8 & 10....a creek is always a must have! The cabin was the right size for thus trip with the grandparents. Lovely neighborhood. Convenient to everything we wanted to do....Mast General Store, Wilderness Alpine Coaster, Blowing Rock, GF winery, gold mining, Boone....bringing our 4 legged family along is always a plus! Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

16 July 2021

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

Great Cabin

Our stay at Martin’s Nest was very enjoyable. The cabin was very clean and had plenty of towels and ample toiletries to start the vacation. There was soap for all bathroom sinks and travel sized shampoo with at least two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom; kitchen soap, sponge, and dishwasher detergent; and a set of towels per sleep occupancy. The creek and fire pit was a steep walk down a separate drive from the house, but directly below the cabin as described. We used the grill and enjoyed ample time on the porch. We’ve never stayed in Seven Devils while visiting the highlands area, and it was centrally located to all the areas of interest we had!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Angela P.

20 Mar 2021

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

Perfect for multiple families

The cabin is set up for multiple families with lots of private space. Basement space with bunks is nice. We enjoyed the pool table! The cabin is lacking in some areas. While clean, there was a mice problem in the main floor bathroom. Mouse feces in the tub every morning...yuck! You could also hear them in the walls at night...also yuck! We ate in often and the kitchen is lacking in pots/pans and eating utensils. If you have a large group you won’t have enough forks to eat with. We had to purchase a skillet while there to cook in. This would be a very nice cabin if these issues are adddressed.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

han h.

19 Mar 2021

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

Mountain Getaway

We had a wonderful time on our trip! We wanted to spend quality time with our family and dear friends amongst the great offerings of the outdoors! The weather was chilly at the beginning of our trip, but by mid week, the weather was perfect. The layout of our house was perfect for our group. The great room was very comfortable even though it took us a few tries to figure out the wall heater unit. We were able to light up a fire in the fireplace. The 3 bathrooms for our group worked out great- very convenient. The kids loved the game room & being able to just relax from the everyday daily school routine. We loved the house location- nice walks in the morning to sit by the lake. We probably would have preferred a house right on the lake, but we will see next time we visit. We wouldn’t mind staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2021

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

Weekend Stay in the Mountains

Nice rustic feel cabin. Great location to tubing and ski mountains!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn H.

7 Mar 2021

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

not satisfied at all

The code for the key lock was wrong. Never got a response upon inquiry. Mouse droppings in main shower. Great room TV was miniscule. Pool table old and shoddy. Kitchen was poorly stocked. Frying pans were ancient and unable to use with out food sticking and almost impossible to clean. Downstairs bunks were hard as rocks, with no top sheets. TV in main room was miniscule for such a large pretty room. There wasn't any hot water in sink on main level. Called regarding the heat. Nice lady tried to help but she was not familiar with that kind of heat, neither were we. BUT we figured it out. Where was the mentioned "Starter" pack? it must had had guest soaps for the bathrooms but we never saw it. We had to go & purchase more toilet paper & paper towels due to the fact there was not enough to last 5 days. Fireplace window hadn't been cleaned probable never and there was lots of ashes in fire box. We cleaned it out to use but left our ashes for the next guest. We noticed that other guests that signed the guest book had similar issues. Apparently the guests are the only ones that reads the guest book. We will not be back & will not recommend it to our friends on social media.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Parvin G.

20 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cozy but needs updates

Our family of 11 stayed at Martins Nest Cabin for the long weekend of Feb 11th-14th. It was hard to find the cabin at night bc the GPS took us to the top end of the home, but the address did not match and at night with fog it was hard to locate.. I called NC cabin rentals & was on hold for over 10 minutes without a response until we finally had someone walk down to see if we were close to the cabin to park. The home had that cozy cabin feel and was spacious for all. We did feel many essential things a cabin should have were missing or needed to be updated. Luckily we travel often & have what is needed handy; however when you rent out a home fully furnished the essentials should be there. First the kitchen stove had a broken know so that side was not usable & was placed on top of the stove without a note that it was broken. No dish soap & hand soap in bathrooms, just dishwasher pods, but we clean & each as we go. Another thing was the toilet paper was only about a fourth left & no replacement rolls for 3 bathrooms & 11 people. Coffee pot was stained so it did not give that clean feel. Pots to cook were stained & not cleaned thoroughly, some were iron & were rusty as well as the dinnerware was chipped & rusty bc of the ceramic material it's made. The extra seats around the house to accommodate in the dinning table are antique so they are not very sturdy to sit on had to have the smaller people sit on the for dinner. The beds are very squeaky when you sit or lay & the little extra loft bed should not be considered for a person. Not even a toddler can sleep there, it's like a bench & very unstable. The metal bunkbed mattresses you can feel the bed poles & wooden board. Not comfortable at all for any size child or teen. The house overall is nice but definetely needs to be updated & get some more TLC. We have rented many homes for stays & expected more from what we saw in the pictures. If these suggestions were taken into consideration it would be great for others to enjoy their stress-free.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Feb 2021

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

Winter wonderland

This is a great cabin to stay. Love that the drive way was going down but not a bad slope. We backed in with 4 wheel drive truck to make it easier to drive out. Cabin had plenty of room. The view was wonderful especially with all the snow.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

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8/10 Good

Alexis C.

27 Jan 2021

Martins Nest

Very beautiful and great location , 16 minutes from sugar mountain, we really enjoy it. The only thing was it was not clean inside , bed covers, sheets and pillows cases were dirty , the washer machine is difficult to use , and the hot water finishes very quickly. Other thank that i would recommend

6/10 Okay

elizabeth r.

25 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cabin is great but much farther from ski resorts than listing says

The cabin is a delightful home, though soap and more than 3 rolls of toilet paper would have been helpful for 8 people. If there is snow, be warned that the road to the main road is very difficult to maneuver. My 4 wheel drive Honda Pilot could not make it and we also watched three other vehicles go into the same ditch. After this 1/2 day delay on one of our two ski days, we headed off to Beech Mountain, which (according to the listing) was 5.3 miles away. 100% FALSE!!! Beech Ski resort is 16 miles away and takes a little over 1/2 hour to reach. I did tell management they needed to change this information on the listing but I was told according to latitude and longitude, the information provided was accurate. NOT SO, unless of course, you have wings and can fly. When I book a ski home and it says 5.3 miles away, that's what I expect, not 13!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

LavondaR S.

24 Jan 2021

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

Family Vacation

Very clean & spacious. Loved the location & the little natural area beside the cabin that was fun to hike & sled on. About 20 minutes from Sugar Mountain but an easy drive. Requires 4 wheel drive though😳

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul I.

20 Jan 2021

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

Great Place

Great location and the pool table is a plus!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Imiya T., Miami, Florida

17 Jan 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Poor managing

Martin nest is exactly as you can see in pictures, but bunk beds mattress are very bad, we were staying for 7 days, i feel very bad because my kids have to sleep in such uncomfortable beds for the entire week, the others room bed were not too bad. At check in, house was not clean, cleaning crew show up half an hour after 4 and clean with us in there, they did a good jib but they said the office should we advise us the house was not ready timely, house spaces are good and accommodated 3 families very well Kids have a good time, garbage information was confusing and despite few emails with the office was not until the last day we were awareness of garbage supposed to go to a dumpster near the house Lol, garbage management was stressful In general house is good, just have bad management Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

28 Dec 2020

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

Christmas Vacation

Very pleased with everything. Our family had a great time and we were very comfortable. Will rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

We are a professional, full service vacation rental management company in Boone, NC with 275+ homes in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.