"Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat

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Very good

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 100.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Hot tub
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Banner Elk, NC

Julian Price Park
‪8 min drive‬
Hawksnest Tubing Park
‪13 min drive‬
Appalachian State University
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This Awesome Mountain Retreat will be your favorite vacation spot after just one stay! Relax and unwind in this spacious 3 Bedroom, 3 bath retreat complete with a loft area. This cozy mountain retreat offers something for everyone; as the loft area is a fun hang-out space for children. Sink into the waters of the hot tub on the covered porch overlooking the view, show off your skills at the foosball table, cozy up in one of the two sitting areas in front of a fireplace, enjoy your morning cup of coffee on the covered porch! This cabin has it all!

Spacious cabin rental with hot tub, foosball table, outdoor fire area, access to swimming, tennis, Watauga River. The coziness will welcome you the moment you step inside and explore from room to room.

During your stay in the community of Mill Ridge you will have access to swimming pool (seasonal), tennis courts, duck ponds, walking trails and Watauga River frontage. Central cooling on every floor, fireplace on the first floor, central heat on the first & second, space heaters in the master bedroom (bottom floor).

Pet fee is per pet. Please contact me if you have more than 1 pet on the reservation.

Property manager

Trevor Cherry

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Can smoke outside but please pick up the butts!

No smoking inside the home

Clean up after pets

Important information

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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

Boone

Mill Ridge, a neighbourhood in Boone, is home to this cabin. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

Hound Ears Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Julian Price Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Hawksnest Tubing Park - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
Appalachian State University - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
Grandfather Mountain - 23 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬17 min drive
‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬18 min drive
‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬19 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Almost Heaven" Mountain Retreat located?

Located in Mill Ridge, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Watauga River, Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Mountain State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

SAMMY R.

3 Jan 2025

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

Awesome cabin

This cabin is awesome. It has four floors and plenty of room for all family members. It is close to all the attractions. Our family really had a good time at this location.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tonya C.

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Say no to the place

Hot tub had a leak, was told the fireplace worked which was not the case the propane was not even hooked up( which was never resolved)The house is really outdated! The downstairs big bath tub is really gross and out dated. The pots and pans were dirty. Carpets has pet stains all over it. If you are on a budget then go for it. We spent Christmas in this cold cabin. You have been warned.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

13 Feb 2024

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

Beautiful cabin, great host

We had the best stay and will be booking again next year! The cabin is beautiful and in a great location. We spent time at both Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, and were happy to find the amenities of Boone also nearby. A perfect mix of mountain tranquility and convenience. The cabin was clean and the host went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

23 Oct 2022

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

Great host, great house

Trevor and Ambie were quick to respond to questions we had when we arrived. Beautiful home and perfect size for a family for friends getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise E.

19 Feb 2023

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

Perfect winter vacation with friends!

We loved our stay here. It was two families, with 5 kids total. A great layout/setup for us and just a very comfortable place to be, with the perfect cabin feel! It was an easy drive back and forth to Sugar Mountain every day. And the hot tub on the deck was the best at the end of each adventure!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Cumming, GA

30 Nov 2021

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

Spacious and comfortable

We live in N. GA. and meet in NC with friends from VA every year. It's a total of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids) and this was a perfect fit for all of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mindy R., Manns Harbor

2 Jan 2020

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

Christmas Tree house

We enjoyed staying at Mills Ridge! It was a great central location to the places we went to that weekend! We had a family of 6 and extend family so a total of 5 adults and 3 and 1/2 kids who were 4 and younger. All the adult had a bed room and shared it with the kids. The loft was fun to play in for the kids but I preferred them to sleep on the same floor with the adults because they were so young. We enjoyed the house and cooked a few meals while we were there! This house is 3 stories and has quite a few steps! We enjoyed cooking smores over the fire pit one evening. The fire pit was a little close to the driveway where we parked and a little close to the edge of the property so we hung out on the porch to eat them! Overall a nice clean house with a great location!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

David G.

16 Jan 2024

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

WARNING DO NOT STAY!

Booked this property and 3 hours before arrival host said property isn’t available due to heating. Requested a full refund and host would not give one. He didn’t even cancel the reservation but instead took my money and refused to give me a refund even though the property I booked wasn’t available. Instead he offered a different property that had steep washed out road and non working hot tub that hadn’t been serviced in years. Again requested a refund with the host over phone and through text. He hung up on me and has ignored my text for a full refund. Host is a dishonest person and liar and left my family in bad situation on our vacation. DO NOT do business with this host. As a 24 year veteran I never experienced such a disregard for service member or his family. Shameful, and deceit is this host. You have been WARNED!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew G.

4 July 2022

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

STAY AWAY FROM TREVOR CHERRY AND HIS PROPERTIES

Typically when you rent a property you expect everything to be taken care of upon arrival. This could not be further from the case with this property. Upon arrival I noticed how incredibly hot it was in the house so I called to find a solution. The owner was adamant that he had two window units in the house to keep it cool which I told him was not the case, I eventually had to send him a video to believe me. He had no idea what the condition of his property was like. After making him aware he told me an AC unit would be installed the following day, the following day came and went and nothing showed up. The next day we went for a hike and returned to two AC units in the box on the pouch. I texted a picture to Trevor and he told me I needed to install them myself, I SPENT ALOT ON THIS RENTAL AND AM TOLD TO INSTALL SOMETHING TO HIS PROPERTY MYSELF. He also said he would make it right in some capacity with a pool code which never was given and when I asked for one night to be refunded he refused. This property was a joke and I would not recommend to anyone, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PROPERTY.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

April T.

6 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs a refresh!

The positives first- owner was prompt with communication and the cabin is in a good location- easy access to banner elk and blowing rock. You can stay in this area and have multiple hiking opportunities very close. Here’s where it falls short- it’s in terrible need of a deep cleaning and basic maintenance. The carpets are gross- lots of stains. I also think the cabin had been restocked for new guests months before we stayed- we walked thru cobwebs in almost every room when we first arrived. There was a layer of dust on everything. My daughter has asthma and I had to wash comforters before she could even use the beds. The whole cabin is lacking overhead lighting and many of the light fixtures were missing bulbs- it was so dark in the kitchen I had to move a bedside lamp to the countertop. We were hoping to grill but we’re unable to find grilling tools and the grill was very dirty. I also noticed a good amount of poison ivy on a large tree right by the cabin. I could continue to list things like this but just know the whole impression is outdated, dark, and dirty. Mill run is a beautiful little neighborhood but this cabin has been neglected. It will accommodate a lot of people but sadly staying in it didn’t feel like a treat. One more thing worth noting- ALL the sheets are polyester- ugh!! If you decide you can ignore the other stuff do yourself a favor and bring cotton sheets so you don’t sweat to death at night.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike L.

30 Jan 2020

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

Adequate accommodations if you are on a budget and don't require updated nice things.

Cabin was adequate for a stay in the mountains but not great. I was very outdated, had stained carpet, rips/ holes in some of the furniture/ rugs, the gas grill ran out of gas, the charcoal grill collapsed during use, the hot tub chemicals weren't balanced (we used test strips), and the lighting was poor. The owner actually called on the 2nd day so he could set up for the maintenance man to come fix an issue with the loft railing. I mentioned an issue with the mid level bathroom lights and jacuzzi but the lights seemed to work when the repairman showed up. The repairman said he'd have someone come fix the chemicals in the jacuzzi (which never happened) The next day, we had issues with the lights in the bathroom again. The property could certainly stand some tree trimming to improve the view and general updating (the TVs were super small and old too but that wasn't a huge issue for our purposes). All that being said, it was priced lower than most other comparable cabins in the area and they allowed for my wife's therapy dog (likely allowable due to the already existing condition of the carpet). There were definitely some inconveniences but there were beds with clean sheets (the only reason I gave 3 stars on cleanliness is due to the condition of the carpet and over all feel likely due to how outdated it was), towels, and hot showers so all things considered, we had what we needed. Some of the earlier reviews mentioned how hard it was to find this place. I did not have that issue and thought that the owner was more than adequate with the directions they provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Silvia L.

21 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

2 Jan 2022

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

Great Family Trip

Our family had a wonderful trip. We were able to go out and enjoy Boone, Blowing Rock, and other areas all within a short distance of the cabin. We also enjoyed our down days relaxing at the cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

1 Nov 2021

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

Very private and cozy

Great place for family and friends ! Decorated nicely, very private and great hot tub !!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Aaron W.

26 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great Cabin

Great, cozy cabin in a great location! We slept 7 comfortably and probably could have slept a couple more before being too worried about sleeping arrangements. The place could definitely use some updating and repairs, but it was still very nice. It was just a fairly short (and beautiful) drive to get to Boone, Blowing Rock, or Banner Elk from the cabin. We had a great weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

jon h.

22 Apr 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not awesome

Floors were gross. Furniture was gross. Then there was the mice running through the kitchen and master bedroom. We saw 6 mice in 2 days and 3 nights. We left early because of cleanliness. Oh and TVs were silly. Saturday was 1/2 day rain out and I got to watch the masters on 1998 25” crap. You can buy a 40” new tv for $125. The view was good. The privacy was excellent. The layout was good. The hot tub was excellent. Communication with manger was very good.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Payton B.

19 Apr 2021

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

Awesome

The pictures does not do this cabin justice! It was so beautiful, and amazing ! We will definitely be coming back to stay again !

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Eddie R.

5 Apr 2021

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

Nice Getaway

Lots of room, great location, hot tub, fast internet and fire pit were the highlights of the property. Enjoyed ourselves, would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

3 Mar 2021

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

Great Getaway

Great place for a long weekend getaway. Close to slopes and with a hot tub for apres ski, our family loved it!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

18 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

3 Star Cabin, 5 Star Fun

We had a wonderful trip based around skiing - not the cabin. We simply needed a place to sleep and bring our pets which this property allowed. The gas fireplace was non-functional, bottom bedroom had no heat (two small space heaters), and there was only enough hot water for two showers. The grill, hot tub, and kitchen were as advertised. If your trip is based around your adventure this place is fune but if your vacation is centered around your time at the cabin I would avoid this property. The cabin is located at a dead end which is awesome.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

24 Jan 2021

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

Beautiful and serene

The property is exactly what the ad shows. Everything we needed was there. This is a beautiful property and the owner is very nice and quick to respond. The house and proper are very well maintained and the furnishings are comfortable A+

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

7 Jan 2021

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

Great spot

Perfect place in a great location. We took the kids skiing at sugar & beech & it was convenient to both!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

14 Jan 2020

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

Nice cabin for families

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin was located in convenient location. to Blowing Rock and Boone. Nice size for families. The owner was very super nice. Easy booking. We will definitely stay here again.

8/10 Good

William B.

9 Sept 2019

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

Disliked: Communication

Awesome

Beautiful

2/10 Terrible

Rudy and Denise L.

23 July 2019

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

Trevor is Not a "Nice Reasonable Guy"...Property needs deep cleaning...stained bed linen and towels

Using the written map instructions that owner had emailed us, we arrived after dark and without adequate street signs couldn’t find the place. We were on a dead end street with a car blocking the end of the road so we couldn’t proceed further and the road was so narrow we couldn’t just turn around. Included in the instructions was the owner’s name and phone number so I called the owner for assistance. He basically said we had the instructions and wished us luck with finding the property. He suggested we go knock on someone’s door for help (because the “mountain people are really nice”). When I said we weren’t comfortable with approach he responded that he had nothing else to offer and that I should be glad he even answered the phone so late at night. It was 9:58pm. His phone number was included with the check-in instructions and map, but he did not intend to take calls. My husband and son had to back a large van, and a SUV back down a winding mountain road. They backed down to a three-way intersection and went up this other road with no street sign. While driving up that road the owner called back to say we were in the wrong place...no duh! I told him what we were doing and he kept saying we needed to make a sharp left but there was no sharp left to make. My husband had stopped in front of a house and because we were sitting there so long the homeowner came out to see what was happening. My husband told him what we were looking for and that homeowner said they help people all the time trying to find this particular place so he told us where to go. Meanwhile the owner of the rental threatened twice to hang up since I wasn’t listening to him. He then tells me that he’s a nice reasonable guy and again said that I should be thankful he answered the phone and it didn’t sound like we needed him anymore. My husband followed the directions from the helpful homeowner and we found the place. After we reached the house the rental owner via phone took full credit for us finding the place and thanked himself for helping us find it. He next sent me a text saying to call him anytime and once again via text said “You can deathly put on the review that I answered the phone and stayed on the phone until you found a house that you’re at the wrong house the whole time and then I answer the phone at 10:30 at night that would be great as I deafly respond back to you as well sorry about the typos I’m driving so I’m speaking through the phone.” Property condition poor

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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Hosted by Trevor Cherry

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