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Great Room with Gorgeous Mountain View
Welcome to Wilderness Lodge!
Dining Room opens into Kitchen and Living Room
Large Windows Line the Dining Room with Stunning Long Range Views
Huge Windows in the Great Room Frame the Breathtaking Mountains in the Distance
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

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  • Hot tub
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  • Air conditioning
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Vilas, NC
  • Popular LocationFoggy Mountain Gem Mine6 min drive
  • Popular LocationKidd Brewer Stadium13 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian State University13 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)93 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

King Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

King Bedroom with two Twin Beds

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Jack & Jill Bath - Full & Twins

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs King Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Premier Mountain Lodge near Top Attractions

***Please Note: Wilderness Lodge has a strict NO pets/animals policy. If you are interested in bringing your pet, please select another dog-friendly home.***

Welcome to Wilderness Lodge!

Luxury Vacation Rental near Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis, Sugar Mountain, and Grandfather Mountain

Wilderness Lodge is a sprawling five (5) bedroom four and a half (4.5) bathroom, luxury Adirondack-style mountain home decorated with a tasteful Disney theme that fans and enthusiasts will appreciate, yet not overwhelming for those not drawn to the Disney aspect. Wilderness Lodge offers long-range panoramic mountain views and sits on a high-elevation mountain-top property in an exclusive gated neighborhood with paved roads. The house boasts a generous paved parking area on two levels and a large two-car garage accommodating as many as ten vehicles between the numerous parking options.

ACCOMMODATIONS SUMMARY:
Main Floor Master Bedroom with King Bed (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Master Bedroom with King & 2 Twin Beds (sleeps 4)
Upstairs Full Bedroom (sleeps 2)
Upstairs Twin Bedroom (sleeps 1)
Downstairs King Bedroom (sleeps 3)

The front door opens to an impressive foyer with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, custom ironwork, and beautiful hardwood floors, leading to the living room with comfortable upscale furniture facing an enormous wood-burning fireplace and a mounted 3D Smart TV with BluRay and AppleTV. The rear wall of windows frames an impressive, unobstructed, long-range mountain view.

The dining area is open to the living room with a view-side dining table that seats eight people. The adjacent sunroom has a six-seat breakfast table, accommodating 14 people at mealtime. Four bar stools at the kitchen island offer additional seating. The sunroom also provides a powder room, a desk, and windows allowing sunshine and showcasing Grandfather Mountain.

The custom kitchen is adjacent to the dining area and open to the dining and living areas, the foyer, and the sunroom. The kitchen has ample custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless appliances, including multiple ovens, a convection oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a substantial side-by-side refrigerator and freezer, and a gas cooktop with six burners and a griddle. The huge center island has ample preparation space, extra drawers and cabinet space, a wine rack, and a wine refrigerator.

There are two master suites featuring king beds. The one on the main level features a dual-zone, double-mattress Sleep Number king bed, so each person can adjust the firmness and raise or lower the head and foot of the bed. Marvel at the grandeur of Grandfather Mountain from the comfort of your bed! The master suite has a stacked-stone gas log fireplace with a hand-carved mantle, a flat panel Smart TV, and a BluRay player. The master bathroom on the main floor boasts a Jacuzzi-style, two-person jetted tub, a fully-enclosed 3-head slate steam/shower, a double granite vanity, a commode closet, and a walk-in closet with a laundry chute.

The upstairs master suite is an enormous bedroom with a king bed and two twin beds, accommodating four people comfortably. This master suite features a view-side Juliette deck, a full bathroom with vaulted ceilings, a commode closet, a fully tiled tub and shower, and a granite vanity. The bedroom also has a Smart TV with a BluRay Player.

Cross the catwalk over the living room and foyer from the upstairs master suite to the two additional bedrooms, joined by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with custom tile work, double granite vanities, and a tub and shower. The full bedroom features a Smart TV, a stone fireplace with gas logs, and a view side Juliette deck. The twin bedroom has a "Pooh's Corner" theme and a Smart TV with a BluRay Player.

The first floor offers the Liberty Tree Tavern Bar, a large den and movie room with an ice maker and refrigerator/freezer for entertaining. Mounted over the bar is a 75-inch High Definition 3D Smart TV with Apple TV and a BluRay Player for memorable viewing events, and virtually all major streaming services are available along with an extensive library of purchased movies. The owners subscribe to Apple Music, so you have unlimited music streaming from both Apple TVs. Enjoy the large gas log stone fireplace, comfortable recliners, sofas, and rocking chairs. Under the stairway, you will find a well-decorated child's play nook with many creative things and a dartboard. A Hue lighting system lets you choose between unique lighting settings in the theater room. On the other side of the room is a dedicated gaming monitor with a Playstation 4 and a Nintendo Wii, along with games and accessories. The room also has a 12-foot African Mahogany shuffleboard table and a tournament-sized foosball table.

Also on the lower level is another large bedroom with a fun "Noah's Ark" theme, a handsome stone fireplace with gas logs, a Smart TV and BluRay Player, a king-size bed, and a rollaway twin bed. The lower level has a full bathroom and a large laundry room with a high-efficiency front-loading washer and dryer.

Step outside from the lower level onto the "Adventureland Veranda" to enjoy the top-of-the-line hot tub with lights and waterfalls. Or walk down to the unique rock garden, which is a massive boulder the house was built around. At ground level is a clearing featuring the fire pit with the mountains on one side and the giant boulder on the other. The expansive main-floor deck features open-air seating and an outdoor dining area with a gas grill, overlooking a stunning panorama of beautiful mountains and valleys with Grandfather Mountain as the centerpiece!

Enjoy the well-appointed Disney collectibles and advertising, which you will find whispered throughout every level of the Wilderness Lodge, owned by Disney enthusiasts and collectors of Disney memorabilia. They wish to share their passion and decades of Disney adventures and collecting with all guests lucky enough to stay at the Wilderness Lodge - both young and "young at heart!"

Important Information
- Wilderness Lodge is located in a private community. Groups are asked to be respectful of the neighborhood. Sound travels in the mountains, so please be mindful when enjoying the outdoor areas.
- There is a countywide noise ordinance in place after 10 p.m.
- THE FIREPIT HAS A 10:00 p.m. CURFEW IMPOSED BY THE POA.

Please note:
Although located in a private, gated, well-maintained neighborhood with a contracted snow plower, winter weather can vary, so taking precautions is always a good idea. We recommend a 4-wheel drive vehicle and chains when visiting during winter, as with any home we rent.

YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

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Carolina Cabin Rentals
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Air conditioning

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

No 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this lodge is near theme parks and in the mountains. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar 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 Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 6 min drive
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Boone Mall - 12 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 13 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Deer On King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Premier Mountain Lodge near Top Attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Premier Mountain Lodge near Top Attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Premier Mountain Lodge near Top Attractions?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Premier Mountain Lodge near Top Attractions located?

This family-friendly Vilas lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Boone Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend ‘23
Well appointed, cozy, nicely decorated home. Nice neighborhood. Would rent again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cat B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to go back!
This house was perfect for a girl’s trip reunion. There were 11 of us. We had plenty of space. Our favorite thing to do was sit around the coffee table on the super cozy couches and talk and talk. The house was gorgeous! The views were breath taking. The floor to ceiling, wall to wall window allowed access to view the gorgeous mountains all day long. The house is equipped with absolutely everything you need to feel at home. If you’re a Disney fan, you’ll love all the little Disney accents all through the house. One of our girls is a Disney Travel Agent, so she got a big kick out of it. There’s s picnic table and another table out on the deck to use. I suggest bringing a few extra camping chairs If you plan on spending a lot of time out there taking in the views. My only complaint is there were a very large number of dead flies all over the house, especially by the windows. Other than that, we are looking forward to going back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view - close to town
We stayed here for 5 days in February. The location was perfect for us - removed from town but close enough to take advantage of downtown Boone. The view was spectacular from the home. You will not get tired of looking out the large windows in the living room. The kitchen was well equipped. We enjoyed the large master suite, complete with a steam shower. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
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8/10 Good

Daniel D.

Pleasant Stay
We had a wonderful time at the Wilderness Lodge Cabin. We had a group of eight and everyone was able to have their own room. The cabin was in very good condition and came with most everything you needed for your stay. The cabin is at the top of the hill which gives you the most majestic views of the surrounding mountains. A four wheel drive vehicle kept the climb up nice and safe. We all really appreciated the Disney touches throughout the cabin. None of them were too over the top to put off any of your non-Disney loving guests. We used most every amenity the cabin had to offer. There were a few cons to the cabin. The clothes dryer was non-functional and this was not communicated to us. The remotes in each room were not always labeled or functional. (Spare batteries were not available when we arrived) The TV with the PS4 and Nintendo Wii was not very functional (in demo mode without a remote to control it). Overall, I would stay in this cabin again without hesitation. I think it would be even better to visit in the Spring when you don't have the possibility of attraction closures due to snow and ice.
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8/10 Good

Susan D.

Winter getaway
First off, I will start by saying this home is beautiful- it is situated on the top of a hill with unbelievable views. It is well stocked with anything you may think you need - sleds for sleigh riding, kitchen utensils, etc... A few things I did notice was it was not as clean as I would have liked- they have a few throw rugs around and one in particular in the den looked like it hadnt been vacuumed in a while- I was thrilled to find a vacuum tucked away in a closet on Friday! There was smeared food on one of the kitchen cabinets that I cleaned off and just some things were dusty- no biggie but the rugs were a little concerning. The dryer did not work and blew out cold air- Carolina Cabin rentals was great with this when I called them but since we were there during the most recent snow storm they were not able to get up the hill to fix it so they gave me a credit back- again- not really a big deal but when you want to dry up your wet snow clothes- its a problem. Biggest problem of all is the neighbor! LOL! This woman is nasty- we had 4 boys with us (not really boys- age 20) who were enjoying the snow and sledding along with some little neighbor kids and their mom- This woman comes out yelling at my son and his friends who politely say "Ok- no prob" and she then unleashes on the little 8 year old boy- screaming obscenities at him and whatnot making him cry- Well now an argument ensues with the little boys mom and the mean neighbor- The mom takes the kids home and the mean lady proceeds to stick a private property sign on the lawn- (Its hard to decipher whose property is whose in the snow) The boys decide to build a large snow hump in front of the sign so they dont make her mad and she proceeds to come back outside and take pictures of them with her camera (I was outside and saw the whole thing) Long story short- we knocked the hump down and went to another hill down the road. We loved Boone, again, the house location was awesome except for the next door neighbor! I would also use Carolina Cabin rentals again in a heartbeat as everything ran very smoothly. Thank You

10/10 Excellent

cliff h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski trip.
Beautiful home with exceptional views! It was the perfect home for our family ski trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K.

Wilderness Lodge
The house was great. Plenty of room. Beautiful views. Loved the game room. Would definitely come again. Only complaint would be the cleaning crew. Sadly, when we arrived, the first thing I noticed was how filthy the floors were on the main floor. Before we brought our stuff in, I had to sweep the entire main floor. Crumbs everywhere, in the kitchen all around the table and on the dining room chairs. Even into the LR on the couches and on the area rug. Sad there was no vacuum. It seemed like cake or donuts as I was seeing colorful sprinkles in the crumbs. Other than the lack of cleaning floors, it seemed clean and we had a wonderful stay. Thank you!
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6/10 Okay

Kifi B.

Good
Great location and cabin. Only issues I would suggest is a better cleaning option.. None of the bathroom were clean and it was mold in the hot tub as well as coffee makers. Few minor issues.. But yes the cleaning was very poor throughout the cabin. With Covid I shud have been done a lot better.

6/10 Okay

Melissa H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A note to rental company
Great location! Great views! Very large spacious home! Needs more gliders on porch; needs a deep clean all over; needs updated pots and pans with better organization( i do realize it gets messed up with all the renters but it’s a mess) master bed downstairs splits down middle all night( i was excited about sleep number like mine at home- not like mine at home🤦🏼‍♀️ Remotes don’t work ; blah) Tvs need to more user friendly along with music system( better directions- we had tech savvy guys with us... without them it’s a mess); Disney theme weird ... Please note this is meant to be helpful not hurtful... we had a great time anyway! Thank you!
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8/10 Good

Arozo P.

Wilderness Lodge
This home was gorgeous. The views are dreamy. You need to stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Monty V.

5 Stars
Awesome customer service everytime we book
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10/10 Excellent

Allen

Wonderful Property
Everything about the property was top shelf. The house, the views and all of the amenities were fantastic and actually better than advertised. We will most certainly stay here again. Our only issue was with check in. We were told 4 pm but werent allowed in until after 6 pm. Cleaning/scheduling issues that had nothing to do with the property itself. We were promised some sort of compensation for the delay, but havent heard back from Carolina Cabins regarding what sort of compensation we are to expect.
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6/10 Okay

Cindy D.

Recent Stay
The views are amazing and the house is gorgeous. The kitchen has everything you could need. Unfortunately, this house was not cleaned properly prior to our arrival. Dead bugs were found in all rooms indicating it had not been vacuumed between renters. A wet dirty washcloth/rag was found on the floor in the master bathroom. Lights were out in most bathrooms. The management company was contacted and was very apologia. They offered to send out cleaning crew but all guests had arrived so we refused service and cleaned it ourselves. The management company sent a repairman out to replace burned out lightbulb in master bathroom the next day.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Wonderful Mountain Getaway
We had a great time in this beautiful home. The location was convenient to Boone and Blowing Rock.

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountaintop home with great panoramic view!
Beautiful property, very open and spacious, well furnished and equipped, perfect for large group of 10-12. Had to tweak a few small things (buy extra paper products, clean grease pan in grill, fix shower door and spigot, twin room cold, lightbulb out). But overall a great “Disney” experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Wilderness Lodge
Awesome time this past weekend. Cabin is amazing and views are too. We had a great time. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelby H.

5 Stars
This home is beautiful with an outstanding view. Would absolutely rent again
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10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

5 Stars
Your house is beautiful and the views were great.We had a wonderful time. The beds did not sleep the best in the world but i know no bed sleeps like your bed.

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Big vistas in Vilas
Very roomy house, with incredible views. During our stay the weather was spectacular. Just a couple areas of suggestion, more chairs on the porch, as the house is fairly large, accommodate a lot of people, but only two rocking chairs on the porch, and only six can eat on the outside table.
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10/10 Excellent

Casey H.

Wilderness lodge
Such a beautiful home! One of the highest quality homes we've stayed in and the location was great, very central to everything we were doing. Plenty of space for our group of 9. The views are just spectacular.
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10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Everything expected it would be
Exceptional place. Highly recommend!! Carolina Cabin Rentals were excellent to work with and very prompt with information. Looking forward to next get away!
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10/10 Excellent

Devin H.

Wonderful time
We had a Youth Ladies Retreat from our church and these young ladies had a wonderful time at the lodge. Thank you for such a clean place, fun games, and a great kitchen/dining area for meals and fellowship. We'll be back.
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10/10 Excellent

patricia c.

Fabulous !!!
Lovely home and perfect for families. Room for everyone and so comfortable. It was the perfect home for our son's graduation from Appalachian State University and minutes from campus. The views from the balcony were amazing as we had fun finding Grandfather mountain each morning. This home that my twin 5 year old nieces called “The Mansion”, was well maintained and appointed. We highly recommend The Wilderness Lodge.
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10/10 Excellent

patricia c.

Fabulous !!!
Lovely home and perfect for families. Room for everyone and so comfortable. It was the perfect home for our son's graduation from Appalachian State University and minutes from campus. The views from the balcony were amazing as we had fun finding Grandfather mountain each morning. This home that my twin 5 year old nieces called “The Mansion”, was well maintained and appointed. We highly recommend The Wilderness Lodge.
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Would definitely stay
Would definitely stay again.

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