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Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Little Switzerland, NC
  • Emerald Village
    5 min drive
  • Museum of North Carolina Minerals
    8 min drive
  • Pisgah National Forest
    10 min drive

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Property grounds

Hiking, waterfalls & the Blue Ridge Parkway all nearby!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (29)
The price is €302
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Hiking, waterfalls & the Blue Ridge Parkway all nearby!

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

Hurricane Helene impacted our house very little. However, we had over 50 trees downed, some very large. Half of our driveway into the property slid down the mountain. We have cleaned up the trees and reconstructed the driveway. We are ready for renters! We even purchased a Starlink system so now we have internet and TV streaming via Roku (on one of the TVs). The hot tub is ready too!

Right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's most beautiful scenic routes is your own private mountain getaway. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Blue Ridge mountains while relaxing in the 6 person hot tub on the deck (open year-round).

Tucked away in your own hollow of 10 acres, there is cleared land for badminton, volleyball, croquet, barbecue and hiking. And in the winter months, hot tubbing and riding a tube or sled down a hill in the snow. Of course there is nearby skiing (Banner Elk).

Fine dining is less than 1 mile away. The Biltmore House, America's premier castle is 40 minutes away in Asheville, NC. Linville Caverns are 30 minutes away via the Parkway. 2 hour drive from Charlotte and 40 minutes from Boone. Golfing and hiking easily accessible.

We call our mountain getaway in Little Switzerland the 'Rieke Retreat'. It has been in the family since 1970. It used to be an old homestead for the 'McKinney family' starting in the 1920's.

What is 'LSD'? 'LSD' means Little Switzerland Downtown. It is only nine-tenths of a mile from our house. In the non-winter months, the New Book Exchange is the highlight. Here you can relax on a sofa in front of a big fireplace, sip coffee or wine and get lost in the book of your choice (I forgot the classical music in the background). Hungry? Go next door to the Little Switzerland Café and have the best Trout BLT in the world followed by apple pie and ice cream! Need a bottle of wine and some cheese for later on? Go through the doors to the Little Switzerland General store and they have quite a selection. You have entered another world. And you are not dreaming.

In the non-winter months, Grassy Creek Golf course is a public course only 10 minutes away in Spruce Pine. Mount Mitchell Golf Course is about 20 minutes away and is under the largest mountain East of the Mississippi River - Mt. Mitchell. It is well-established and famous for its layout and views.

In the winter months (Dec., Jan., Feb., March) there is great North Carolina skiing only 40 minutes away. Main resorts are Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain and others near Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. Many people stay at our house to rest and hot tub after a long day day of skiing nearby. Keep in mind we are at 3500 elevation and it snows often. (Our driveway is not steep, don't worry).

Other Activities: Gem Mining

In the summer, the best organized whitewater rafting which is closest to the Rieke Retreat is the Nolichucky River about 45 minutes from the house in Erwin, Tennessee. Little Switzerland is the perfect place to train for bicycling. You can start at the Little Switzerland entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and try to 'Assault on Mt. Mitchell' which is about 33 miles.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Emerald Village. Features include a gym, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Emerald Village and 8 minutes from Museum of North Carolina Minerals
This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub and a fitness center. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Peter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Mountain Getaway Very Private on 10 Acres With Panoramic View

Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 195 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 195 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 195 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Getaway
The views off the deck make up for t
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pelikan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly views, secluded getaway
This place was WAY more wonderful than I had even hoped it would be. The home is large and beautifully decorated with very thoughtful games and entertainment (badminten and horsehoes among other things) but by far the best part was the view, and the hot tub. Waking up to watch the sun rise over Table Rock will soaking in the bubbly hot tub was just the most wonderful thing I've done in ages. The little town nearby is adorable, and the food at the restaurant is SO good, plus the people there are very friendly. We definitely want to return to this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent views
Enjoyed my stay, loved the hot tub.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Secluded
This was a nice cabin and very secluded. Be sure you realize that because you are in the mountains it takes you time to get anywhere. The views was spectacular!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View Charming cabin
Incredible views- charming cabin with so many delightful touches! Very well equipped. Only downside, which actually caused us problems, is the driveway to the cabin is quite a challenge. Rough steep road with large speed bumps.... a large vehicle can do it and is worth going because of the location. Small cars may not be able to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshal R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing place, stunning views
Very spacious, homely and comfortable. Felt as if you were visiting a home, which was lovely. The deck was fantastic and loved their art and books.We didn't use the hot tub as it was pretty warm but would have been great at a different time of year. Google maps took us straight there but lots of turns to get under Parkway. Only one tiny caution, was that the car hire company gave us a very low slung car( a Sonata) and the gravel path has speed bumps . We scraped over all 5 when the car was fully loaded which was a bit difficult. Unloaded and with one walking, we just made it over the bumps and honestly most cars would have gone over fine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray w., Lake Placid FL

Liked: Cleanliness
NICE
Had a wonderful time
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth w.

Liked: Cleanliness
mountain retreat
great mountain home. home well furnished and very cozy. We plan to go back in the fall if it is still available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
So Relaxing
We love this place. It's so nice just to relax around the cabin, but it's also central to lots of hiking, eating and shopping and other nearby towns.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place for a quiet weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a quiet escape
This was such a fantastic stay for us! We did arrive at night which made for a bit of an experience driving to the house, but we arrived easy enough with the detailed instructions. The house was well prepared and we had no problems keeping warm. The views are absolutely stunning! We got to experience rain, snow, and sunshine and had lots of fun running around the yard. Would love to come back and see it all in the summertime. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View & Comfy Home
Loved our stay at Reike Retreat. Secluded and serene. Perfect spot for a peaceful getaway. You cannot beat the view of the mountains at any time of day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lianet F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
The cabin is perfectly located. Getting there is a little difficult but if you follow the landord's directions there shouldn't be any problem finding the cabin (Google Map sent us to another place). There is a huge fresh market and a Starbucks about 15 minutes from the cabin. The view of the deck is exactly what you see in the photos. The landscape is beautiful. On the last day of our stay we ran out of water in the cabin, it seems there was a breakdown. Other than that the experience was perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing retreat
Beautiful views, relaxing cabin, my wife and I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away!
My boyfriend and I just stayed here for the weekend and absolutely loved it! The views were incredible, very private, the home was beautiful and very warm and cozy. Comfy beds and good water pressure too. If you stay here, you HAVE to try the Mexican place by the Walmart and definitely try the salsa there, it’s fantastic! Overall, this is the perfect mountain getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
We really like bringing our family to this property. There’s plenty of room for the kids to play around snd the view is amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend getaway
We had a great weekend here celebrating our one year anniversary. Had a hard time opening the hot tub but Peter called me immediately to walk me through it. Great view on the deck, loved being secluded and away from everyone for a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

TAMMY, BROWNSVILLE

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
The property is very isolated, which is exactly what we were looking for. What I wasn’t counting on or crickets in the bathrooms. In the bathtub were crickets and in the middle of the night while you’re using the toilet, crickets jumping around, and only two wash clothes per bathroom, multiple towels but no wash clothes. All In all it was pretty nice but the dining room’s air conditioner was held up by a stool that was bolted to the deck outside, The deck also felt a little spongy around the hot tub, so we opted to not use that. Old wiring, a lot of area to use your chargers but some of the stuff really need it updated as far as wiring goes. The owner gives you a 20 page book on his rules and what is expected of you and things to do and see around the place which was nice , I could’ve done without the book of rules, most houses have standard roles, and that’s how it goes, but it was so detailed, it read like a novel. However beautiful the view was from this house, if I ever come back to this area, I will probably look elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place
Property was great. Other reviews were correct, road was treacherous getting to house (glad we did not try it in the dark. View was awesome, house was very nice for an older dwelling. Owners must have had issues with people in the past hence the huge amount of rules, reasonable people will have no issues. Really great experience for my family & I.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Lakeville

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the beautiful blue Ridge Blue Ridge mountains
Comfortable rustic cabin with stunning view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Location near little Switzerland was ideal. Able to get groceries in Spruce Pine a few miles away. GPS on phones saved our bacon! Privacy was so nice. Loved our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doesn't get much better than this ❤️ Sunrise is incredible, views are unbelievable, location is the most private
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E., Davidson, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, solitude, and views
My partner and I were taking a 3-day weekend to "get away". We had a lovely stay, enjoying the hot tub, views, and natural surroundings. The quiet and solitude were just what we needed. The cabin is unique and cozy. We would love to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023