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Host

9.4

Exceptional

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Wilbar, NC

North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)26 min drive
Stone Mountain State Park40 min drive
Appalachian State University41 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium45 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property very clean and extremely cozy, property manager answered all my questions very promptly prior to book...

Daniel V.

Nov 28, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Escape to the NC Mountainside and stay in this unique Container home

This converted shipping container comfortably fits four guests and is truly one of a kind. Whether you’re a fisherman seeking out your prized catch or just a nature lover seeking an escape, we know you’ll love our spot. Minutes to 4-wheeling, trout fishing, hunting. West Jefferson and the New river are just a short drive away. Our unique container home gives you your own private space with a tiny home feel. Come relax or enjoy all the outdoor activities that are available.

Property manager

Edward Sweet

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

When checking out, leave everything as is. Cleaner will take care of everything.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Millers Creek

Located in Millers Creek, this holiday home is in the mountains. Wilkes Heritage Museum and Museum of Ashe County History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir Biking Trails and Jefferson Landing. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wilbar, NC

What's nearby

W Kerr Scott Reservoir - 19 min drive
Stone Mountain State Park - 40 min drive
Appalachian State University - 41 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 45 min drive
Tweetsie Railroad - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
‪Igloo Ice Cream & Sandwich Shop - ‬7 min drive
‪Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks - ‬13 min drive
‪Brushy Mountain Cafe - ‬9 min drive
‪Nonna & Pop's Mercantile - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the NC Mountainside and stay in this unique Container home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Escape to the NC Mountainside and stay in this unique Container home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the NC Mountainside and stay in this unique Container home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the NC Mountainside and stay in this unique Container home located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, W Kerr Scott Reservoir and Carolinas Hospitalist Group at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. W. Kerr Scott Reservoir Biking Trails and New River State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

27 May 2024

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

Wonderful getaway

The place was amazing! Nice, quiet getaway for my husband, daughter, dog and myself. It wa quiet with the sound of nature. We enjoyed the patio watching the cows and deer during the day while at night listening to the sounds of the frogs. The beds were super comfortable and all the amenities of home away from home. Thank you for allowing us to stay in this paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

12 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great little shipping container tiny home. Close to great fishing and secluded.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patty G.

8 Apr 2024

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

Fun place to stay

Enjoyed staying here. There were some slight inconveniences. Lost power the 2nd day to half the container. Outside could have been cleaned up better. But fun place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel V.

28 Nov 2023

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

Amazing

Beautiful property very clean and extremely cozy, property manager answered all my questions very promptly prior to booking. Overall couldn’t be happier will definitely be booking again, highly recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

9 Nov 2023

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

Phenomenal

Beautiful property, will certainly be staying there again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory J.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Out of the way Weekend

We wanted an out of the way, inexpensive alternative to camping and this was great! We will definitely stay again. A little spartan, but it fits the price range.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

22 Aug 2023

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

More than meets the eye

Great experience. Peaceful and serene. Close to town. If you are going to stay here, just make note there is no microwave. Not an issue at all but plan for it. We will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Angela J.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Sheets were Dirty

Let me just say I am 68 yrs old & have been using VRBO for about 30 yrs. Never had a bad experience till now & never given a negative review. First of all it needs to be in the listing that the toilet is a Composting Toilet. I understand the concept of that however it needs to be in the listing. When I got ready to go to bed the sheets had not been changed out from the previous occupant. I slept on the top sheet & wrapped up with a towel. If you want to watch TV there are not any comfortable chairs. It has 2 Straight up Ladder Back Chairs that are not comfortable to set in. Or you can sit on the floor or bed. I was booked for 2 nights but I was gone by 8:00 the following morning. Stayed there about 14 hrs. I did reach out to the owner on Saturday & his response was. I will speak to the cleaner to see what's going on & sorry for your inconvenience. That's it. I did reach out to VRBO & they were very kind. All they can do is send a email to the owner. So I have waited 3 days & since the owner has not responded back to me I am posting my review. Again I hate to give a negative review but in this case I had no choice.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Payton M.

12 June 2023

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

Amazing and unique getaway

My husband and I stayed here while we were in the area for a wedding. The property is so unique and comfortable. There are surrounding areas to hike and also plenty of vineyards/wineries. It was nice being able to bring our dogs. We plan to go back.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 June 2023

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

Relaxation

We were in the area for a softball tournament and wanted to find somewhere relaxing to stay. This place was exactly that. We were able to spend time together just my husband and I after the games. It was clean and updated and very enjoyable. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Lake Worth, FL USA

21 May 2023

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

Peaceful and Quiet place to relax

Very relaxing place to enjoy a quiet time. Close to town if you need to pick up a few things. Owner is very communicative and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

19 May 2023

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

Tranquil escape!

This was such a great! It was everything it promises - beautifully set up, comfortable, and peaceful. It is off the main road down a driveway that is very loose gravel. We loved the outside stone fireplace and double hammock with view of the pond. The host was available and quick to respond.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

1 May 2023

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

Great little place in the mountains

Perfect home base location for Merlefest. Great big porch, which would have been wonderful...but we had lots of rain. Beds were very comfortable after being at music festival for 12 hrs. Host very accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

19 Apr 2023

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

Quiet

Good, quiet, unique stay for a night.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff H., Indian Trial United States

2 Apr 2023

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

Container-tastic

Great concept for something outside the mundane. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nolan O.

28 Dec 2022

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

Great

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam E., Ladson

26 Dec 2022

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

Container Living

For the price it was very nice. We came when it was freezing which wasn’t the greatest for our pups or enjoying outside but that’s not the owners fault. Sturdy railing going up outside stairs would be nice for us old folks. Toilet was an experience. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

11 Nov 2022

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

Great Getaway

Overall really enjoyed my stay. It's secluded but I found the old hwy road to be busier than expected, but it's not an issue and the location is quite private. Though I understand it to be a little more rustic, it would have been nice to have the property a little cleaner. Shower was clean, toilet was not, it's a little dusty. Just a little more attention to overall cleanliness would have really enhanced my stay. The toilet is a bit of an adventure and I wish there were instructions left for the property on what to do and how things work in the property. I don't want to bother the property owner for little things, so just a book with some instructions and things to how stuff works would be awesome, but I figured it all out eventually. If your up for a little adventure the road the house is on, eventually turns into a small mountain road that takes you all the way to The Blue Ridge Pkwy, and it was a really fun drive, I didn't realize how close I was. Really enjoyed the fireplace on the deck for sitting and relaxing and the Wifi coverage is excellent on the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Beth D.

22 Oct 2022

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unique, rustic, nifty property.

Some basic and important housekeeping areas were neglected prior to our arrival. The property could use some brief written directions on expectations for renters (what to do with towels, linens, trash) and how various things work (such as heating unit, how to light gas stovetop, etc). We were not accustomed to gas heat/appliances and suggest a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector installation. Top bunk needs a small grab handle just at the top for steadiness in descending steps. If those items had been attended to, we could have better enjoyed our stay. The property itself was pretty cool.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marleigh S.

25 Sept 2022

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

Great view and clean place

I loved staying here

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen M.

17 Sept 2022

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

Fun adventure, lovely location

Now we can say we stayed in a conex container! The location was lovely...we saw deer grazing in the cleaning behind the property while eating dinner on the patio. Quiet, private, and comfortable with a unique toilet (read the instructions :)

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

12 Sept 2022

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

Family Labor Day getaway

We absolutely loved this little place! It is so unique and for what a great price! Thank you for keeping costs low for families. It was perfect for our family and is larger inside than the pictures give credit for. The kitchen is basically a full kitchen with a large fridge and gas stove. Lots of counter space to cook a full meal on. I loved the bunk beds- they are about a queen size, my two kids slept on the bottom and husband and I up top . It fit a family of 4 well. The bathroom is small but perfect and I appreciated a few extra toiletries that the owner provided there for in case you forgot stuff. It was very clean and quaint. Absolutely perfect! I loved the outdoor fireplace and hammock, I rested in it and we had a nice bonfire outside. The covered porch was great because it gives you more space outside if you need it. I also appreciated the Wifi and TV/ Disney + apps for my kids. It was easy to locate, the owner was quick to communicate and was very kind . I would totally recommend this place to anyone. It is about 15 mins from downtown food/ restaurants. And close to several state parks and rivers. We will definitely be back one day.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Lake Worth, FL USA

1 Sept 2022

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

Cute and Cozy

Nice clean place with everything you need for a secluded getaway. Only minutes from town if you need to pick up something. My wife really enjoyed the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Edward Sweet

Why they chose this property

Perfect for couples, anniversary, special occasions or perhaps a last minute getaway from the grind. . A place to get away and unwind, do some grilling or have a little country bonfire, fireplace, hammock, beautiful fish stocked pond and enjoy the outdoors away from the city.