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Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22

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Exterior
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Main level great room
The view!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 22511.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1 (ensuite master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

+4
8 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1(master)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22

Lost Ridge Lodge is a beautiful, light-filled contemporary mountain home located high on a ridge with incredible westerly views. Massive timbers, views from every room, 2 great rooms, three furnished outdoor gathering spots, fire pit, propane grill and weber kettle, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, awesome huge game room (pool table, foosball, regulation length shuffleboard table and ping pong), 2 wood burning fireplaces - and we’re pet friendly! Ideal for families, we have a large children's room that sleeps 8 in twin trundle beds with en-suite bath. Wander our private roads and grassy paths while you take in breathtaking views in every direction. We are 15 minutes to Boone and 30 -40 minutes to Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, golf, Tweetsie Railroad, ski resorts, fishing, rafting, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding and all the beauty, charm and fun the High Country has to offer.

*** CONSTRUCTION NOTICE *** A home is being built next door, and construction sometimes lapses for months. If you book with us and your trip is affected by construction activity, we will refund you 25% of the nightly rate and tax.

Our comfortable beds are outfitted with luxury 400TC, single ply, long staple cotton Pizuna sheets and down pillows (down alternative available too.). Children’s beds have cotton flannel sheets in cooler months. We provide big, thirsty Egyptian cotton bath sheets (bath towels in the children’s bath) in each bath and lots of cozy throws all over the house. We also provide shower gel, makeup removing towelettes, basic pantry items, all paper products including foil, baggies, etc., laundry and dishwashing detergent, firewood, fat wood fire starter and propane for the grill.

For the little ones, we have a pack n play, crib, high chair, 2 boosters, rolling play chair, potty chair, and full size folding stroller with big wheels for our gravel roads. For pet owners, we have bowls, 2 dog beds, various sized crates if your pet is crate trained, and “emergency” dog and puppy shampoo (we have ponds!), dog wipes, cleanup bags, hiking water bowl and pet stain/odor remover.

If you plan to stay during the snowy months, we highly recommend 4WD and possibly chains on your wheels. We do our very best to accommodate for the winter weather, but there are no reimbursements if your plans have to change due to the weather.
Our home is located in a very private, low density gated community and a few rules are in place for everyone’s enjoyment and safety. Please see our rental agreement..
Whether you are hard-working young couples who need to renew or grandparents who managed to get the whole family together, this time is so important. We understand. We are very hands on owners who will do everything we can to make your stay wonderful and relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!

Property manager

Kerstin

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Huge ensuite kids' room with 8 twin beds
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely NO PARTIES or EVENTS. 6 cars max.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 mature, HOUSE-TRAINED dogs, any size. $40/night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours enforced. See rental agreement for details.
No hunting or discharge of firearms or hunting bows.
Add’l $150 carpet cleaning fee/room where pets soil wall-to-wall carpet or area rugs. If your pets are prone to accidents, please board them.

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
Note from host: Absolutely NO PARTIES or EVENTS. 6 cars max.
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Boone Mall and Roan Valley Commons. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Land of Oz. 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

  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 23 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 24 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 40 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Land of Oz - 40 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 41 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sharpie's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pie Daze - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Valley Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Trade Days - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gadabouts - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tater Hill Plant Preserve, Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation and Elk Knob Gameland. Watauga River and Rich Mountain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Women's retreat

This house is simply beautiful and the owner was a joy to work with. The peace and serenity that surrounds the property is just what our women needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Family Time

This was a wonderful stay for our whole family. Kerstin was a true dream to work with and went above and beyond to make sure everything we needed was there. Our whole group agreed we hope to book the same house next year for our annual trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Wonderful mountain home!

Kerstin is a fantastic host! We had a great weekend with our church youth group! So many great games to play in the basement and comfy places to sit. Even when it storms, there are things to do. This was our 2nd time here and we love this house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Best Customer Service Experience

The property was well maintained and well layed out. Most of all the property was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Great for multiple families

Beautiful house in a beautiful area. The owner is also super helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramon O.

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

Best cabin/house ever!

This is our second time staying at this property and it never disappoints, by far the best property we have stayed in and we will come back again. The house is super clean with everything you need inside. Kerstin has thought of every detail you might need for you and your family including pets. The attention to detail in the house is second to none and kerstin customer service and attention goes beyond your expectations. We really feel like we are part of the family. Thank you again for everything kerstin we will Be back again this year!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tripp D.

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

WOW - Merry Christmas 2023!!!

We enjoyed a magical Christmas 2023 at this awesome home. It delivered everything we dreamed of and more. The 6 bedroom house was well appointed and we didn't need anything during our stay. They stocked the house with paper products, plenty of towels/linens, a gas (and charcoal) grill - with LP, and tons of seasoned firewood to burn. The owner even decorated the house for Christmas with a tree and Santas galore. We created tons of memories for our 3 generation family. 9 adults and 5 children, ages 4 months - 6 years. We cooked almost all of our meals for 5 nights in the well-appointed kitchen. We even had plenty of spices, coffee, and filters to use. The beds were very comfortable and the 5 1/2 bathrooms were very nice. There was even a spare crib tucked away in the master bedroom walk-in closet that we used for the 2-year-old's daily nap. The surprise of the house is hands down the basement game room! We used every inch of the space, including the pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, game table, big screen TV, fireplace + custom-made wood bar tables. We hosted a wine tasting one night and a buffet dinner another night down in the game room. What a nice, comfortable, spacious home. The owner was super helpful and communicative during our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kealy P.

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

Beautiful views and super convenient

It was just as described and better. The fireplaces were the biggest hits as well as all of the views!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DONALD R.

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

Beautiful Home

We absolutely enjoyed our stay to the fullest. We had 8 adults and 8 children from 3-11. The home is beautiful, the views spectacular, we had plenty of wood for roaring fires inside and outside every day. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Amazing!

A five star rating is simply not enough. The home was perfect. The views were spectacular! I was fortunate to meet Kerstin and can’t say thank you enough for sharing your home and for all of the extras. Kerstin went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. We’re already planning our next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Great Host / Great House

Great property, great amenities and most of all, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Family mountain trip

We had a great time staying here. The owners are very informative and answered all of our questions and were very pleasant. The pictures dont do the house justice. The views are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Everything was perfect!

We all only had two complaints, the washboarded steep gravel road 😅 and no curtains on any windows so no sleeping in. But it worked out perfect because it was my Wedding weekend so we had plenty to do! Everything else was perfect. The view makes the road worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

autumn s.

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

Beautiful home and amazing views

We loved our time over Labor Day. The view was gorgeous and enjoyed our walks nearby. Lots to do around the area and even just sitting and relaxing around the house, the kids had lots to do. Communication and friendliness was 10/10. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful views with lots of room in the house! Hostess checked in and was always there when f we needed anything. I would definitely recommend this house for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

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

Incredible view and beautiful house

This house had everything we looked for. The house provided our group of 10 adults and 10 kids with more than enough space and games. The basement had a lot of fun games and the kitchen had everything we needed. The house has incredible views and is close to all hiking trails. The host Kerstin was very good to communicate with and provide a lot of information with things to do in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Views

Absolutely fantastic home and views! Plenty of room for all 17 adults. Kerstin was very caring about making sure that all of my family had a great time. She was always available if I called with a question about the property. You couldn't ask for a better host. If you want great mountain views, then this is the place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

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

Family vacation

Wonderfully peaceful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J.B. T.

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

Great Family Weekend

We enjoyed our stay for a long, rainy weekend! Great view out the living area with open main floor. Awesome master bedroom/bathroom. Plenty of sleeping room. Basement was awesome with the games (shuffleboard, billiards, ping pong, foosball). We used the fire pit also - fire wood provided! No curtains on the windows so we had daylight well past 9pm inside but we made do with our small kids. Host was very informative on the front end and responsive during our stay. Would recommend to anyone with a large group looking for a mountain place getaway. Quiet community. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Nearly Heaven in the High Country

Ideal location for our annual gathering of great friends. Fantastic vistas, well appointed and set up for both privacy and social activities. Extremely helpful and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Multiple family reunion

Beautiful property, very well appointed and supplied. It was obvious they care about their property and their guests. We had a few hiccups. Gate code was wrong, but it wouldn’t have been a big deal if we’d found the place earlier in the day. Might want to remind people cell signals are spotty and that can be a problem list in the mountains. All in all it was a great trip. The owners were very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Siva K.

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

Perfect home for our stay

This house had everything we needed and then some. For our multi family reunion we could not have asked for a better stay. The basement with ample entertainment kept the kids away from those who wanted some peace and quiet. Attention to detail could be seen throughout the property. The host was extremely prompt in responding to requests and went out of her way to accommodate our requests. Exceptional home, wonderful experience, cant recommend enough !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanler S.

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

Breathtaking

My friends and i pick a place in the country once a year to travel, meet, and enjoy ourselves every year. And we found heaven on earth here. A lifetime of memories made in this beautiful home surrounded by equally beautiful scenery. We couldnt ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Fun & Games

The house was awesome! Everything was clean and inviting. The beds were super comfortable! We had a group of teenagers and it rained half the weekend. The game room in the basement was a huge hit! Communication with Kerstin was easy and she was very accommodating. Liked it so much that we already booked it for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla M.

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

App state graduation and Mother's day

One of the Best vacation weekends for our family!! Beautiful home with room abd fun for all..games movies nature and lovely kitchen..so nany considerate touches Appreciated!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kerstin

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Hi! We are Kerstin and Jeff, and this is our pooch, Scotch. We have lived part time in Vilas since we fell in love with the High Country in 2013. We love cooking, traveling, hiking, exploring, theater, the arts, entertaining and being grandparents to the coolest kid ever.

Why they chose this property

It has been our dream to share our love for this area with visitors for a long time. Lost Ridge Lodge is located in our community, and we purchased it from the original owner who is also a commercial builder. It is a wonderful home with large spaces for big families to come together as well as small spaces for those who want a break. It is conveniently located close to all the wonderful High Country attractions, but you will feel a world away when you return to the Lodge. And we are right here if you need anything at all or have questions. We can't wait to have you as our guests.

What makes this property unique

Incredible mountain views, game room with foosball, pool table, 16' shuffleboard table, ping pong (garage), 3 separate furnished, outdoor living spaces, 2 great rooms, large bedrooms, spacious kids' room that sleeps 8 children, huge gourmet kitchen, private gated community with gravel roads and grassy paths to wander. Pet-friendly.

Languages:

English