Welcome to Grandfather Cottage!
Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, High Mountain Cabin Rentals includes Xplorie, which means free admissions and rentals everyday of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as a Fun Center, Gemstone Mining, Tubing Adventures, Mountain Tours, Zip Lining, and Amusement! See our website, High Mountain Cabin Rentals, for more information or give us a call for more information.
Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Cottage offers a cozy retreat perfectly situated between Boone and Banner Elk. Whether you’re visiting for outdoor adventure, local attractions, or a relaxing getaway, this home puts you close to it all.
You’ll be within walking distance of Grandfather Vineyard, where you can enjoy wine, food trucks, and live music. Just minutes away are the Greater Foscoe Gem Mining Company and Grandfather Trout Farm & Gem Mining, while Sugar Mountain Ski Resort (about 15 minutes away) offers year-round fun—skiing, snowboarding, and ice skating in winter, plus golf and tennis in summer. Also within 15 minutes away is the WIlderness Run Alpine Coaster and Wilderness Run Adventure Course. Time to take your adventure to the next level! Nearby Banner Elk is known for its charming shops, restaurants, breweries, and parks, and Boone (just 20 minutes away) offers farmers markets, outdoor activities, concerts, and more.
The Home
Grandfather Cottage is a two-level retreat with warm touches, natural light, and plenty of space for family and friends. Inside, you’ll find:
- Living Room: Hardwood floors, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings with exposed beams, a gas fireplace (seasonal), and Smart TV with Hulu Live TV, Disney and Netflix (owner account).
- Sitting Room: Skylight and large window with cozy seating—perfect for reading or relaxing. French doors lead to the side deck.
- Dining Area: Seats 8 comfortably, open to the living room and kitchen.
- Kitchen: Black stainless steel appliances and everything you need to prepare meals, including a Bonavita 8-cup regular coffee maker, Crock Pot, Cuisinart Toaster, Kitchenaid Hand Mixer, Fabuletta Tea Kettle, Blender and more.
- Game Room/Bunk Room: Twin-over-twin bunks, SmartTV with Hulu Live, Disney and Netflix, foosball, Nintendo Wii, and a PacMan multi-cade arcade game—fun for kids and adults alike!
Step outside to enjoy the mountain air, whether it’s coffee on the deck, grilling dinner outdoors with our Weber Gas Grill, or roasting marshmallows by the Solo smokless fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
Bedrooms & Baths
- Master Suite (upstairs): King bed, and Smart TV with Hulu Live TV, Disney and Netflix, vaulted ceilings with skylights, and a private ensuite bathroom with jetted tub, walk-in shower, and double vanities.
- Main Level: One king bedroom with Smart TV, one queen bedroom, and a bunk room with half bath. There’s also an additional full bathroom on this level located between the 2 bedrooms.
Extra Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Central heating & air conditioning
- Large laundry room
- Outdoor dining and fire pit (wood not provided)
- Pet-friendly (up to 2 pets with $100 pet fee per pet, dogs only). If booking using a 3rd party site, the pet fees will be paid outside of Airbnb and VRBO.
Parking & Access
The home has parking for up to three vehicles via a steep paved driveway. Max 3 vehicles. There are steps from the parking area to the front door. AWD or 4WD is strongly recommended in winter months. The access road is graveled but level located just off the main paved road about half a mile. You will travel through a covered bridge and cross the Watauga River on your way to our home.
Nearby Attractions
- Grandfather Mountain – 13 miles
- Tweetsie Railroad – 13 miles
- Otter Falls Trail – 4 miles
- Hawksnest Adventures – 5 miles
- Sugar Mountain Ski Resort – 7 miles
- Appalachian Ski Mountain – 14 miles
- Beech Mountain Resort – 14 miles
- Appalachian State University – 9 miles
- Doc’s Rocks! Gem Mine & Amusement (Blowing Rock) – 12 miles
- Lowe’s Foods Grocery – 5 miles
- Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster – 6 miles
NCREC Broker Name: High Mountain Cabin Rentals
NCREC License number: C21704
This is a non-smoking home.
2 night minimum for off peak times
3 night minimum for select holidays and the entire month of October
4 night minimum for the Thanksgiving holiday (Wednesday - Sunday)
7 night minimum for the July 4th week & Christmas/New Year holidays
| Room | Beds |
|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | King |
| Bedroom 2 | Queen |
| Bedroom 3 | King |
| Common Space | Bunk |
- 2 Pet Limit Weighing LESS than 40 Pounds Each
- 4 TVs
- Air Condition
- All Towels & Linens Provided
- Arcade Video Game
- Blender
- Crock Pot
- Dishwasher
- Easy Access
- Fire Pit (wood not provided)
- Fireplace (Gas)-Seasonal
- Foosball Table
- Full Size Washer/Dryer
- Fully Stocked Kitchen
- Gas Grill-Weber
- Grill (Gas)
- Hand Mixer
- Ice Maker
- Ice/Water Dispenser
- Iron and Board
- Kitchen Utensils & Dinnerware
- Nestled in the Woods
- Non-Smoking
- Outdoor Security Cameras
- Refrigerator
- Smart TV
- Toaster
- Wi-Fi
- Wood Floors
- 4 Parking Spaces
- 4WD/AWD Vehicles Recommended During the Winter
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