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Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy!

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Spruce Pine, NC
  • Emerald Village
    3 min drive
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals
    10 min drive
  • Pisgah National Forest
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st fl Master

1 King Bed

2nd fl loft room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2nd fl master

1 Double Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy!

Lunar Ridge is the escape you are looking for. This rustic cabin sitting on 12 acres of wooded beauty with natural trails cut into the mountainside and great views from every window and deck! Elevation 3157’! Lunar Ridge has all the modern conveniences with a rustic touch. From the moment you pull around the corner you will instantly forget all of your stress and want to take a deep breath of the crisp clean air. Enjoy a walk up the side of the mountain on the trails or relax on one of the wrap-around decks with a coffee of beverage of your choice. Use one of the two gas log fireplaces for a warm cozy evening or of if you prefer to gather around the massive stone firepit right outside. Enjoy the complimentary watercolor paints to add your own stone to the firepit or take it home to remember your trip. Sit on one of the covered porches on a swing or hike down to say hello to the neighboring property’s furry rescues. Meet their cow that thinks he is a dog and may stop by for a belly rub, the pot belly pigs, miniature donkey and horses that are nearby residents and sometimes wander up the hill for a friendly visit. Your family and pets will enjoy the luxury of not needing to worry about traffic or tight property lines, with the only sounds coming from nature and an occasion furry four-legged neighbor! The cabin is complete with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and a pull out sofa to comfortably accommodate up 12 with 2 sets of bunk beds in one bedroom. Master bedroom on the main level and a second master bedroom upstairs as well as open loft bedroom with two twin beds and a sleeper sofa in the living room! There is an open floor plan with French doors leading to a large fully enclosed deck where you can sit and look at the rolling hills around you.
Secluded and private but close to the Blue Ridge Parkway exit at Little Switzerland only 3 miles away! We now have wireless internet and left a monitor and printer on site for your use if you need to work while on vacation. We have both been on zoom meetings and had no issues with the wifi but do encourage you to try to unplug while you are there! So much to enjoy and now wifi too! Bikers welcome. Enjoy the large covered area to park your bikes while you enjoy an escape only minutes from the Little Switzerland Diamond Back exit! 9 miles to major shopping, 3 miles to closest restaurants and shops, 25 minutes to Burnsville and 15 minutes to Grassy Creek. If you are looking for a fun day trip you are only an hour from Ashville or Boone and less than that to Sugar Mountain! This centrally located hidden treasure will impress you! We now have wireless internet too! Also, in the Spring of 2022 we updated any older furniture including a brand new leather couch, new picnic tables, outdoor seating, etc.. Additionally, we have all new bedding, linens and towels, replaced any worn appliances and hired a new cleaning company that is close by and has excellent reviews. We have also lowered our nightly rate to encourage smaller groups and families and then added a fee per person above 6. The cabin comfortably sleeps 10-12 but we wanted to make it available for smaller groups as well. Please understand there is now an additional charge for more than 6 people. The reason for this has to do with the amount of cleaning, linens, utilities, internet usage and general wear and tear. Please know, we take every review to heart and appreciate any feedback provided. We will always do everything we can to make your stay 5 stars! Please give us a try. You will not be disappointed. Roads are gravel for the last 1/2 mile only and not very steep at all. We had them graded as soon as we heard there was so bigger bumps from all the rain over the Summer. New picts uploaded show the roads as of Sept 2023. We will continue to upgrade and update and always want happy guests. Come stay for a while and enjoy our mountain getaway.

Property manager

Dawn Berard and David McLean
Premier Host

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events considered on case by case basis

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Pets incur $12/night fee

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside
Absolutely no hunting or fireworks allowed on this property.
Events will be considered but will be charged separately from lodging price.
Please be sure to message us to register pets. We will allow instant bookings but then may need to go in and add the $15/ night fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Events considered on case by case basis
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Spruce Pine

Located in Spruce Pine, this holiday home is in the mountains. Pisgah National Forest and Roaring Fork Waterfalls reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Emerald Village and Woodys Chair Shop. Mountainside Wine and Energy Xchange are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Spruce Pine, NC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Village - 3 min drive
  • Table Rock Trail - 14 min drive
  • Penland School of Crafts - 19 min drive
  • Roaring Fork Waterfalls - 26 min drive
  • Mount Mitchell - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Western Sizzlin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Switzerland Cafe & General Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded mountain cabin w. amazing views on 12 acres 3 miles to Blue Ridge Pkwy! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Emerald Village and within 9 miles (15 km) of Young's Mountain Music and Museum of North Carolina Minerals. Parkway Flea & Farmers Market and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frankie S.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic 9 day vacation
We stayed at this property for a little over a week for 4th of July. The cabin had a nice rustic comfortable feel to it. We like to cook, so we had a lot of meals at the cabin. The kitchen is very well stocked and the gas grill worked great. I loved the swing on the covered patio, especially in the evening when it cooled down. That being said, it never got much above 80 during the day on the property. Dawn was extremely attentive and helpful! I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at this mountain home! The home has useable land around it which meant we were able to throw the football and run around some. My kids enjoyed running up and down the small hill in the backyard. The best part about the yard is the firefly show that happens at night. Impressive! The inside of the home is comfortable and clean. The huge windows in the family room were perfect for watching a thunder storm move through the area. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay with stunning wooded views
Communication prior to our stay was great. Check-in communication and check-in itself was smooth and easy. The long shared driveway was being regraded while we were there so it was smooth. The cabin was beautiful and we loved the porch swings and fire pit! We were welcomed with a welcome book and a basket full of sweet, salty and tasty snacks. The kids loved the steep hill and running down it and running back up to see who was the fastest 😊. The cabin was clean and sparkling. The AC unit worked great downstairs and the two window units upstairs did great for upstairs. The kitchen was properly stocked. We loved the cast iron skillet. The thoughtfulness of items around the cabin were wonderful! David and Dawn were wonderful hosts. Great communication but not too much communication. The furshinings were great in my opinion. I needed throw pillows for some seats but they were provided. I'm also shorter so other family members didn't need the pillows. The outdoor seating and furniture were fabulous! So many choices to enjoy the wooded view. Or to watch the kids run around. I enjoyed my morning coffee out there and the kids enjoyed bubbles that the hosts provided ❤️ The water pressure was good in the showers. The cabin was clean, comfortable and cozy! I can't say enough about how great our stay was! We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

hnvgjgyyytyhj S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
We were delighted with David and Dawn's wonderful cabin. It was everything we hoped for and more! Excellent communication, quick response time and well defined info in their cabin book. It was perfect for our family. The children so enjoyed painting fire pit stones, playing the games and having wonderful spots to hide when we as a family (gma too!) Played hide and seek in the dark. We will be back, again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private quiet getaway
Exactly what we needed for a quiet family getaway! Bathrooms were tiny and a challenge for my wheelchair bound husband. BUT property was not advertised as accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry F., Macon, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Place
My family and I were pleased with the home and experience. It is a bit further away from civilization than we expected but that was only a minor inconvenience. The hosts were responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H., Crescent City Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!
The cabin is absolutely beautiful. The owners were so helpful and so kind throughout booking, leading up to the trip, and during. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jason R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite
Enjoyed my stay could use some new furniture. I Enjoyed the quiet (no houses in site, the driveway is a little ruff for a motorcycle. Would stay there again Owners where great to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Mountains
We had a great time at this mountain getaway. Everything we needed was there other than more time away from work:)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best cabin ever!
We fell in love with the cabin. It is very cozy place. We can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great mountain stay
Our group enjoyed our stay. The cabin has a lot of space for kids to play outside and a great fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lynette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Beautiful cabin in a beautiful, peaceful place. Enjoyed painting rocks with my adult children. I would encourage the owners to buy a toaster and dish cloths, as well as bath cloths. Otherwise I would highly recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Came up to be close enough to visit family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing overall!
What we enjoyed the most: -Very Cabin'ie feel!! Like it's all wood; like everything!!! Main living area has a gas powered fireplace. Another area with dining table and 4 bunk beds had another gas powered fireplace. -It got exceptionally cold in the mauntains on the eve of Christmas eve (zero fehrenheit and it felt like negative 18 fehrenheit) and it was still hot indoors. -host was just wonderful the whole time with all communication interactions. You can just tell she has a loving heart. -lots of sleeping quarters: 2 bedrooms that each sleep 2 with doors that lock and private bathroom, 4 bunk beds downstairs and 2 additional beds upstairs. And 3 bathrooms. Thats excellent space for sleeping. - After a temp drop, the cabin did lose water due to the freeze/temp drop, we reported at 10 pm. At 8 am next day, she had a crew working on it. They were able to re-establish cold water back to one of the bathrooms. The pipes were frozen so it would take time to thaw. They ended up refunding us a night. I am reporting this as a positive since it is not their fault and they handled it as timely as they could. -good Wifi. -had a dvd player so we were able to play our favorite Christmas movies while experiencing a white Christmas! -has so many supplies: peanut oil, salt/condiments, laundry detergent. We had all our supplies but it was kinda cool they have all that in case you don't. - super pretty donkey and 2 horses that belong to neighbor that you can watch up and close. Things that are worth noting: -heating is mainly 2. fireplaces that is powered via propane. So heating is NOT uniform. upstairs will be hotter than downstairs. so i advice you to bring clothing in layers. I didnt bring shorts and i kinda regret it. -It takes 17 min of driving in the moutains to get off the mountain.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost perfect
Happy with most things about this stay except for 2 things. When we arrived we were very excited but exhausted from travel. What really bothered me was I had to make all the beds and the sheets did not match the beds. So had to run around the house trying to match sheets to beds. Also fireplace did not work despite following directions step by step and that was very important to us. Otherwise everything else was lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Enrique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Getaway
The cabin is secluded but within 15 to 20 minutes to shopping and restaurants. The owners made every effort to make our stay pleasant and comfortable. We had a nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete relaxation!
Great property to get away from it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful home
The home and surrounding property were beautiful. The home was roomy and we all had plenty of space to play and spread out. Getting up to the home was a bit difficult because all the weather that came through this summer washed out part of the driveway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Indeera R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very relaxing!
Will definitely book again. Very quiet and relaxing. It was very clean. Very welcoming! Drive wasn't bad for front wheel drive vehicle. Loved the farm down below. Very nice people. Looking forward to the expansion in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfalls with kiddos
It was good! Wi-Fi didn’t work in the evenings and a few things were running low but all in all great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer fun
Our stay was great...had a lot of fun with kids and our dog.would recommend this plase...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Flatlanders in the Mountains
Yes, it more like a long visit with kids and grands with some vacation thrown in the mix. Everyone had a very relaxing experience, the love and happiness was thick and sweet like cane syurp and y'all's place added to the mix. Our group came Indianapolis, Franklin, TN and Oberlin, Louisiana.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Property
We really enjoyed our stay at Lunar Ridge. It's in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Long Weekend for Skiing/Hiking
Excellent experience renting! It is off the beaten path with no WiFi, but we did not need it! We used the space as home base to ski local mountains and hike/explore Asheville. We had packed up ALL our food prior, but there is a grocery store around 20 mins away! It was a fun get away!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Berard and David McLean

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David and Dawn have both owned and operated 5 star vacation rentals on the NC Coast and purchased this beautiful mountain retreat as our first vacation home together in the end of 2020. We spent a the past year restoring this amazing retreat. We are excited to share it's rustic charm with all the modern day amenities. We would love to have you come stay and share your feedback. We plan to expand this 12 acre mountain side property to include a few other quaint cottages over the years so please be one of the first to see it's debut. We are committed to providing a fully stocked kitchen and a great, clean unique property for a vacation you will not forget. Feel free to ask about the NC Coast as well.

Why they chose this property

As beach lovers we had not spent enough time exploring the mountains until 2020 when we were looking for somewhat local places to enjoy quality time with our children and pets while remaining safely distant during covid. We began our search for a mountain home on the other side on the NC Coast and as we toured properties and the areas, we ruled many out quickly. When we found Lunar Ridge, we knew instantly it was the one. Not only are there marked roads (remote but marked), they are drivable and not treacherous in the winter, the address shows up in GPS and you can get a signal on your phone, yet you are secluded in the most tranquil setting at the end of a windy road with zero traffic unless it is someone you invited to visit! You will find that although you feel like you are in a remote area, you are only 3 miles the the Blue Ridge Little Switzerland exit with shops and restaurants of Little Switzerland and only a few more miles down the road to major retailers. Also, easy quick drive to Ashville, Boone, Sugar Mountain skiing and Beech Mountain, and home of the best gem stone mines and waterfalls around! It checked all the boxes for us and we do hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

Spruce Pine is called "The Mineral City”, you should therefore definitely try to check out NC Mineral and Gem mines located right in town! Shop for beautiful gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry and more!
While the town of Spruce Pine may contain only 2,000 residents, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, among some of the most gorgeous natural beauty found in North Carolina. Spruce Pine is located in Mitchell County and is about 50 miles northeast of Asheville and only 40 miles southwest of Boone, NC. Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain each less than 20 miles from our driveway. For those looking to fully explore nature, Blue Ridge Parkway is only 3 miles away.
Some of the best things to do in Spruce Pine, North Carolina include:

Linville Falls .
The Orchard at Altapass
Linville Caverns
The Blue Ridge Parkway
Little Switzerland
Grassy Creek Falls
Museum of North Carolina Minerals


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