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1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene!

WOW! That's what you're going to say when you arrive at this cozy 170-year-old log cabin. Located at the foot of Grandfather Mountain between Boone and Banner Elk, this one-acre scenic retreat offers breathtaking scenery and historic heritage. Centrally located only minutes from skiing, restaurants, and towns, enjoy some time in nature without compromising on convenience!
✔ 2 bedrooms (sleeps 4-5)

✔ 1.5 bathrooms

✔ Fully equipped kitchen

✔ Grill & firepit

THE SPACE

Built in 1848, this log cabin retreat offers a wooded mountain experience like no other. Located at the foot of Grandfather Mountain, come escape from the stresses of everyday busyness and live your best life from the comforts of this historic log cabin! There's a great cellphone signal here but this is an opportunity to put down the phones and embrace some time with Mother Nature!

★ OUTDOOR SPACE ★

Welcome to a full acre of blissful mountain retreat! There's so much to do here – from yard games on our "cookie-sheet flat" land (a rarity in these mountains) to relaxing by the firepit to fishing at the trout farm, the opportunities are endless and we hope you make the most out of your time here!

✔ Large grassy area for yard games & wooded area for exploring

✔ Grill, picnic table, fire pit, and outdoor chairs

✔ River located at the back of the property

✔ Guaranteed-catch trout farm next to the property (occasionally, you may smell the fish!)

★ LIVING ROOM ★

Come make unforgettable memories surrounded by family and friends in this living room! With an undeniable cozy 'log cabin feel', there's plenty of room for everyone, whether you're here to catch up with old friends, watch your favorite shows together, or challenge each other to some friendly board games.

✔ Comfortable couches and cushions
✔ Television and Internet

✔ Open-concept living with natural lighting
✔ Fireplace and mountain-themed décor

★ KITCHEN AND DINING ★

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but you're the heart of the kitchen! This functional kitchen is fully equipped for all your cooking needs. From a wide variety of pots & pans to the all-important coffee machine, we've got you covered so you can focus on enjoying the fresh mountain air!

✔ Fully equipped kitchen for all your cooking needs
✔ Appliances including fridge, freezer, dishwasher, stove, and oven
✔ Dining area with seating for up to 8 guests

★ BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS ★

We find that there's nothing better for sleep than some fresh mountain air to fill the lungs and clear the mind! Each bedroom has been carefully curated with an eclectic mix of furniture and artwork that ties into the historic heritage of this log cabin.

✔ 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds
✔ Day bed for additional sleeping space

✔ Full bathroom on the upper floor with Jacuzzi Tub; half bathroom on the main floor
✔ Laundry is available on the upper floor

✔ Complimentary basic toiletries included

★ OTHER THINGS TO NOTE ★

Please note that this log cabin is 170-years-old. It's been well-cared for and offers plenty of cozy charm but does have characteristics of a historic home such as bumpy flooring, uneven stairs, and the occasional draft if it's cold and windy outside. In the winter the house is heated by the gas fireplace and electric space heaters so this may not be the best fit for guests who have balance issues or unsupervised children. In addition, we are located in the woods, the property is treated but there is a good chance you might see a bug or two in the warmer seasons!

Property manager

Shelley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Pet Addendum must be signed. See rental agreement.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Julian Price Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Appalachian State University - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 19 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Trout Farm. Watauga River and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

1848 Log Cabin in the Trees w/Fire Pit/ Foscoe/No Damage from Helene! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent Get-A-Way
Overall decent little cabin location mared by storage units in front of the property, never mentioned in the ad. Was a little bit noiseyfrom the business. Overall cleanliness was good, check in and out was quick and easy. A leaf blower would have made his a literal home run but wasn’t horrible. The floors are part of the charm of an old cabin. These are CHARMing no doubt lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Had a great time. Shelly was very responsive to all our request.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami W.

Liked: Cleanliness
170 year old cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin stay in Banner Elk
Such a nice and relaxing place - a true log cabin feel! Great location to all the surrounding mountains and towns!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique getaway
We enjoyed our time at the 1848 cabin. It was an experience in a primitive sort of way. There were enough modern additions to keep things simple. Great for a few days, but I wouldn’t want tylive there!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcy l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the mountains
Clean and tidy. Comfortable beds
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tari M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little cabin stay
The cabin was clean, fully stocked, comfy beds. The yard needed some attention and porch areas. Cob webs, old wet rugs, debris from the trees, dirty windows and screens. Both bedrooms need black out curtains or shades to sleep better. Location was not on a flowing creek and the fish smell was noticeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
I loved this place . It was exactly like it looked but much much better . Very clean and had everything you could need plus more . Conveniently located . I am coming back in the Spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This was the perfect location for our short trip to do some hiking. Very close to the trail heads. Clean cabin that had every thing we needed. Host was great with communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J., Winder, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
Really loved Banner Elk and the surrounding area. The cabin was perfect for us. The firepit area and back porch were our favorite spots to hang with weather in the low 70's everyday. Hiked the Boone Fork Trail (5 miles) with our dog and it was the best hike I have ever taken with rivers, mountains and all types of things to look at. The cabin is really fun as well. Everything works and was clean. We had a great week!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cabin in the woods
I enjoyed the back porch swing more than anything, but the entire package was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Great stay- perfect place to stay - between Boone and Banner Elk. Near to the parkway for hiking and sightseeing plus Grandfather Vineyard and winery was an easy daily trip to end the afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little House on the Prairie!
My wife & I loved this cozy little cabin! It was perfect for us. It's over 100 years but you can tell it's been kept with love! We loved the rustic feel and floors. The home was clean and I loved the back porch area. I sat out there for hours just staring at the lake & mountain view. The gas station is in walking distance and there is a dollar general about 3 miles away for a quick store run. Getting to Boone is only a 10 minute drive. But most of time was spent in the cabin and we loved every minute of it! Shelley was awesome with her communication through text and she left very detailed instructions concerning the property. We will be back soon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrick b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite little cabin
We were in the area for work and this was a nice cabin and centrally located for our needs. We'll be back, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Shelly is an amazing host, she is quick to respond and very helpful. Cabin is amazing will be back for sure! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Stay
As advertised this is a unique old log cabin. A real piece of history, but with essential modern conveniences. It is cute and cozy and served my wife and I well. We enjoyed our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain trip
Hard to find after dark but otherwise nice. You need to let people know that all the sleeping areas are upstairs, even though it’s a short flight otherwise very quite and nice. Woke up to snow
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cute little cabin!
We had a lovely stay here and enjoyed our family trip to the area. The cabin was very cute and cozy. It was a little bit cold in the living room with a draft from the front door that made it hard to keep warm but otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Forrest R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
interesting old log home
Liked the kitchen but sparsely stocked, house had not appeared to be recently cleaned but we did enjoy ourselves and had a decent family christmas. Grill was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dayna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Hidden Gem
We rang in 2024 in this lovely little cabin. It is a place that gives you a true, rustic mountain experience. We even had a dusting of snow one morning. The original walls and floors are gorgeous. Nicely furnished, comfortable bed and pillows, nice large shower, cozy kitchen that’s well stocked and all of the amenities you would need. But I will say this cabin is not for everybody. It’s not perfect, the floors are uneven and it is drafty. But for us that’s part of the charm of staying in a cabin in the mountains that is over 150 years old. My only negative would be its location behind the storage facility but you could only see the storage facility if you were in the front yard. We spent our time in the back around the fire pit. When the trees are leafed out, I’m sure you see it even less. We hope to come back to this little gem one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic log cabin - thoroughly enjoyed my stay
This log cabin is a very special place. Was lucky to have rented it for five days. A lot of TLC was put in to the house, including everything in its right place including blankets and towels and a very orderly kitchen with all the right items for my stay. The host was excellent and answered questions promptly. Highly recommend this property. Rob
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Getaway
Awesome stay. Clean lovely cabin with views of Grandfather Mountain! East to get to and towns close-by.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Not for everyone but for my wife and I, it was great. We like rustic and it was furnished well. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin, centrally located
Loved the bed, bath, and overall decor of the place. Only downsides were really the location as it's not very private. But, on the upside it is very centrally located to all that area has to provide, including wineries, trails, waterfalls, and Grandfather Mountain. Overall, definitely a great option. Property manager is wonderful and easy to contact and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cabin
The charm and coziness of the 1848 Cabin made our trip an experience we will always fondly remember! Our hostess was very thoughtful and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023