Large Mountain Retreat Near Downtown

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Location
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9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Blowing Rock, NC

Appalachian Ski Mtn.18 min walk
Tweetsie Railroad7 min drive
Mystery Hill7 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)105 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bunk Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

King Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

King Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

King Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen PullOut Sofa Bedroom 7

1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Bunk Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master King Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK

Welcome to Moss End!

Moss End is a 7BR/4.5BA mountain retreat in Blowing Rock. This home, located five (5) minutes from Appalachian Ski Mountain, has access to skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating. Downtown Blowing Rock is a short drive away, with a quaint Main Street where you can walk to fine local restaurants, unique shops, opportunities, and a family park and sports area. Attractions like Tweetsie Railroad Amusement Park, Bass Lake, High Gravity Adventure Aerial Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone Golf Course, and the town of Boone are all within a ten (10) minute drive.

With mountain views and rippling creeks running throughout the property, this home provides a High Country experience to remember! Enjoy the outdoors on the expansive porch. There is an outdoor grilling area with outdoor dining at the bar with a flat-screen TV. There is also an outdoor gas fireplace with comfortable deck furniture and a covered porch area with additional seating.
**Allows pets with an additional fee.**

Moss End is a spacious mountain home filled with charm and convenience. The living room is open and bright with lots of natural light. A stone fireplace is the main focal point of the room. Ample seating, built-in bookshelves, and a breakfast nook with seating for four (4) are cozy touches in this house. The dining room table can seat six (6), and there are two (2) additional seats at the bar. The kitchen, updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, also has a cozy coffee and tea bar.

The welcoming master king bedroom has a gas fireplace, a flat-screen TV, private access to the patio, and a full ensuite bathroom. This bathroom has a tiled, walk-in shower, dual vanities, and a spacious walk-in closet. Also on the right wing of the home is a queen bedroom with private access to the porch. This room shares a full bathroom with another bedroom furnished with a queen sleeper sofa, a gas fire stove, and a TV with a Roku TV device and a Playstation 3.

The Left Wing of the home has four additional bedrooms. There are two King bedrooms on the upper floor, each with a King bed and a Roku TV, and they share a full bathroom with dual vanities and a tub and shower combo. Also upstairs in the left wing of the house are two bunk rooms. The first room has two (2) sets of twin-over-twin bunk beds, and the second room has a twin-over-queen bunk bed and a Roku TV. These two rooms share a full bathroom with dual vanities and a tub and shower combo.

The family game room has a shuffleboard table, a foosball table, and comfortable seating around a Roku TV. Dogs are welcome at Moss End, and there is a large fenced-in dog run in the backyard. This home has parking for five (5) vehicles. There is an electric vehicle charger in the garage for guest use. The entrance is up two small sets of stairs.

Traveling with a large group? Check out the additional cabins offered by the owners of Moss End. Hillside Cottage and Hillside Haven, both about 4 minutes away.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this lodge 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 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.

Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 18 min walk
Tweetsie Railroad - 7 min drive
Mystery Hill - 7 min drive
Appalachian State University - 8 min drive
The Blowing Rock - 12 min drive

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬6 min drive
‪Cookout - ‬6 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
‪Come Back Shack - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Mountain Retreat Near Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Mountain Retreat Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Mountain Retreat Near Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Mountain Retreat Near Downtown located?

This family-friendly Blowing Rock lodge is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Boone Mall is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

6 Feb 2024

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

Spacious and full of amenities

Perfect for large family gathering with kids. Loved the separate wings - allowed kids to have their space at night, as well as adults. Loved all the amenities - fire pit, hot tub, and creek!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

6 Oct 2023

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

Weekend family fun for the wizard of Oz

This house was awesome for a large gathering of family and friends of all ages. Lots of space for everyone. We all enjoyed the outdoor space with the gas fireplace and tv/ bar area and the kids had a great time making a fire in the fire pit for s’mores. Small issues were handling quickly with the property manger. Would definitely rent this again in the future!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry O.

4 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful home in the mountains!

We loved the location and space that this home offered us. We sat on the back patio and listened to the water behind the home; we took our kids on nature walks; explored the area around us and had so much fun. The property manager was helpful and the maintenance team was extremely kind. We’d love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great place!

Lovely place to stay, was great for our large family. Lots of fun things to do at the house. Great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

10 July 2023

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

Brief Stay

Beautiful property, unfortunately it rained while we were there during our short stay. Hope to come back some day.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D., Nashville, Tennessee USA

21 May 2023

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

Celebration of Life

Our family gathered in memory of our recently departed mother. Had a wonderful time in your clean, super-spacious & well-appointed home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

18 May 2023

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

Beautiful Escape

What a wonderful home and location! It is so quiet and has all the amenities you could want. Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T., Ocala, FL

16 Mar 2023

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

Wonderful Home for multi family trips

We had the best time with 3 families staying in this amazing mountain home. It had tons of space and we loved all the outdoor entertainment. Great location with a short drive to many blowing rock attractions.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Terray S.

25 Jan 2023

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

Moss End

Overall the property was very nice. Our nine year old granddaughter loved the game room. The fenced-in section of the yard was great for our doodles. However, it needed a thorough cleaning, especially vacuuming.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

patti v.

13 Nov 2022

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

Fabulous

A wonderful place for a large family. We had a wonderful time!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina D.

24 Sept 2022

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

Wedding weekend retreat

My family and I stayed here for my wedding in Purlear. House is great for big groups as it is large and bedrooms are spread out. Great location, just be careful driving at night.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

5 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic location and property!

We absolutely loved our stay at Moss End. Perfect for our family of 15 which included 6 kids 5-16 years of age and 9 adults. Plenty of space and awesome game room that the kids loved! Adults loved the outdoor area and our pup loved the fenced yard. Only complaints are as follows: keyless entry didn’t work and took about 45 minutes to be able to get into the house, box spring in basement bedroom was broken and the pull out sofa in the 7th bedroom was ok but would be great if there was an actual bed in there. Overall we loved our stay and we will definitely be back!! Location is truly perfect, too!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ty T.

15 Aug 2022

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

Great house with lots of space and amenities

This large house worked extremely well for our extended family. There were plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and family areas including a fun gameroom. The kitchen was well stocked as were the bathrooms. Nice outdoor areas including fenced yard for our dog. Very private and close to Blowing Rock and Boone. Minor issues were house wasn’t as clean upon arrival, no outdoor table for eating outside (although outdoor kitchen was nice) and limited communications by management company.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ellie J., Akron, Ohio

24 July 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lota of space

The property was fabulous. There were however many repaurs needed and the outside kitchen was filthy . There needs to be more hand rails by the shorter sets of stairs. The pull out bed had mouse drppings in it and t bye basement bathroom had mildew.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

2 June 2022

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

Memorial weekend

House was perfect for what we needed. Family was able to spread out. I loved that the bedrooms were in different areas of the house. Kitchen was stocked with everything needed. Would go back for sure!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luana N.

25 May 2022

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

great experience

lots of room, loved the outside grilling area, beds were comfortable, scenery was amazing, tvs everywhere too

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

James M C.

27 Feb 2022

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

winter getaway

Property is beautiful. The housekeeping needs improvement as windows in LR, Kit, & DR were very dirty. Dishes left in dishwasher. Food caked on microwave table. Maintenance needs improvement, french doors to outdoor area don't latch properly, high wind opens them. Outdoor fireplace in need of repairs. Propane for grille empty. Property manager was prompt to notify us of issue with previous tenant damaging indoor fireplace. Responded very well to other minor issues during stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kim T.

23 Dec 2021

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

Moss End

This house has a great layout for a large family. Easy to get in once we arrived. Plenty of rooms to spread out in. Loved the many porches to allow for reading and quiet time. However we were only given 2 garbage bags for a 4 day stay. 2 dishwasher tablets and not enough toilet paper and only one roll of paper towels.. For a family as large as mine who cooks a lot and spent much of our time at the cabin.... simply not enough supplies . The house I’m sure in its day was spectacular... but we found it to be somewhat run down ... it is in need of a major cleaning and painting. Sooty cobwebs at the ceiling, dusty bedside tables, some broken furniture, outdoor sink broken. We still enjoyed our stay- the hot tub, fire pit and outdoor grill all came In Handy. I would suggest a major spring cleaning when the season allows.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

GORDON M.

2 Dec 2021

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

WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING RENDEZVOUS

This house had plenty of ohs and ahs. We were a party of eleven. A house that allowed everyone to either gather together or to go to private places. The common area was large, the kitchen very well equipment and the area was wonderful. We did have a couple of maintenance issues which was effectively resolved. It should be noted that the indoor fireplaces are gas, no wood needed, and the televisions are large, digital but unable to receive local stations without a subscription service (YouTube TV, Hulu, etc.)

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat a.

22 Nov 2021

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

Moss End

Incredible house and location. Plenty of room for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

18 Nov 2021

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

GREAT house

We loved our stay!! The house is huge and provides plenty of room for families.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

18 Nov 2021

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

Perfect for a scenic family gathering

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this beautiful mountain lodge! The house features were more beautiful than we could have imagined. All of the amenities kept as entertained both for inside and outside fun. Great family vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Darlene C., Salt Rock USA

21 Oct 2021

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

Family Birthday

Beautiful house, and we loved the outdoor fireplace. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone. Lots of family fun and memories made.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

8 Oct 2021

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

Great Home for Large Family

This property is perfect for multi-generational families with lots of space and amenities to enjoy. We loved the outdoor kitchen and firepit! Location is secluded, but close to both Blowing Rock and Boone. Close to grocery stores, coffee shops, Tweetsie, etc. Only problem we encountered was poor overall maintenance which led to leaks and issues with hot tub. The property manager was very responsive and our issues were addressed, but it interfered with our holiday. I hope the owners have replaced and updated various systems in the house. It fit our needs perfectly and we had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L., Dudley, NC

22 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful Spacious Home

The property was lovely. The home was very spacious and allowed for privacy for each individual family. Loved the layout of the home and the outdoor spaces on the property. We would rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals

We are a professional, full service vacation rental management company in Boone, NC with 250+ homes in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.