Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, towels, soap, shampoo

About this house rental

Nestled in Mitchell County, this lovely house for R 2,634 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mitchell County

Nearby attractions

Pisgah National Forest

10.72 miles

Grandfather Mountain

21.97 miles

Mile High Swinging Bridge

21.97 miles

Catawba Falls

19.40 miles

Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

4.7

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

House in Mitchell County

7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

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About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Hot Tub / Spa

Wheelchair accessible

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Mitchell County

Nearby attractions

Pisgah National Forest

10.72 miles

Grandfather Mountain

21.97 miles

Mile High Swinging Bridge

21.97 miles

Catawba Falls

19.40 miles

Reviews

4.7/5.0

Outstanding(181 Reviews)

10.0

Feb 2024

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.

5.0

Jan 2024

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.

5.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful views, relaxing cabin, my wife and I had a wonderful stay.

5.0

Dec 2023

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.

5.0

Nov 2023

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.

3.0

Oct 2023

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.

5.0

Sep 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0

Jul 2023

Doesn't get much better than this ❤️ Sunrise is incredible, views are unbelievable, location is the most private

5.0

Jun 2023

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.

5.0

Jun 2023

House had everything our crew of 4 needed to relax and getaway. The hot tub & view was perfect after hiking in the blue ridge mountains. Proximity to the parkway was great, we were able to run into Spruce Pine and pickup what we needed for our stay. Only regret is that we didn't have more time here.

5.0

May 2023

Great views, peaceful setting, great house and loved the hot tub. Perfect place to enjoy and relax or hub for local exploration. We loved it.

5.0

Apr 2023

If you are looking for peace and serenity, this is the place. very quiet, still with lots to do (badminton, bon fire, horseshoes, hot tub etc). Close to anything you might need. Don't let the printed instructions worry you, they are very helpful. I liked all the instructions as there was lots of local information included also. Plenty of room, no musty, old odor. Clean, quiet, beautiful vistas. Just a wonderful place! I can see how driving there in the dark the first time would be a little scary, so try to get there during daylight hours. And then enjoy!

5.0

Apr 2023

Can't beat the view!

5.0

Apr 2023

It's worth it

5.0

Feb 2023

Very good weekend and great location. Little difficult locating, so make sure to read the directions and best to arrive while you still have daylight but once there, the seclusion and location more than make up for any difficulty in getting there.

5.0

Dec 2022

We were pleasantly surprised when entered the property, it was very nice and cozy, it had everything we needed for our stay. The view was amazing, and the short communications I had with the owner were timely and helpful. Definitely pay close attention to the given instructions and there should be no issues. We would absolutely love to come back next year.

5.0

Nov 2022

Everything is just as expected but the view was magical. The hot tub allowed for relaxing stargazing after a long hike to the falls. We look forward to staying again!

4.0

Nov 2022

The owners took great care in making sure there were plenty of supplies for everything--from towels to extra lightbulbs. I can't imagine getting to the property in winter because it's such a long, narrow mountain road--but we did not have that problem. I do think the owner's tone in response to online renter concerns could be less contemptuous. That was off-putting to me. The owner gave good directions about how to locate the property, and we did locate it fine, but the area could easily be confusing to people who have never been there, and one does not have to be an idiot to get confused or lost around there. Some of the instructions in the 19-pages of rules and guidelines had that same kind of hostile tone. But we had a nice stay: the view is great, beautiful area. Thank you.

5.0

Nov 2022

Tranquil, unique property. Beautiful views and great location!

5.0

Nov 2022

This cabin is awesome the views were amazing. The kids loved playing all over the large property. We will definitely be back.

5.0

Nov 2022

Easy to rent, perfect directions, beautiful view!

1.0

Oct 2022

Dust cobwebs and stains on things. Bugs and worms in bath tub NO HOT WATER. This place is a joke and falsely advertised. I will never rent with Vrbo again

5.0

Sep 2022

Exceeded our expectations! Beautiful Mountain View. Comfortable and clean and everything we could have asked for.

5.0

Aug 2022

Rented for the weekend with my wife. Beautiful home with amazing views. Close to many cool things to do. Everything ready to go and seamless check in. Highly recommend.

5.0

Jul 2022

Property and house are just as described. House is clean, kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The views are amazing! The sunrise was gorgeous!

5.0

Jul 2022

Mountain home with amazing views

Mountain home with amazing views

Property and house are just as described. House is clean, kitchen is stocked with everything you need. The views are amazing! The sunrise was gorgeous!

5.0

Jul 2022

Relax

Relax

It was a great place to relax

2.0

Jul 2022

Angry Owner, Misrepresented Property Condition

Angry Owner, Misrepresented Property Condition

Owner did not disclose broken HotTub, Clothes Dryer, Urine stains in bed, spoiled food in Fridge or necessity to turn on Hot water. Owner is angry, spiteful, dishonest and is a poor communicator

5.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful views

Beautiful views

The property was as listed. Beautiful views, cozy environment. It was quiet and very private. The multiple pages of instructions, directions and rules seemed a bit overwhelming and not fully understandable. The owner seemed to be a bit frustrated with me that I could not find the directions for the hot tub supplies and did not see that the hot water tank needed to be turned on resulting in some cold showers. Overall, it was a pleasant enough experience.

5.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful property. Amazing view. Very quiet.

5.0

Jun 2022

Weekend getaway

Weekend getaway

This would've been an absolutely perfect stay had I brought a can of Lysol, new surroundings really triggered my allergies. Everything else about it was perfect; from the views/location, to the hot tub, to the weather. I would definitely stay here again.

5.0

Jun 2022

The property was easy to find and was within walking distance of Little Switzerland.

5.0

Jun 2022

All was as expected. Beautiful views, cozy home and secluded environment.

All was as expected. Beautiful views, cozy home and secluded environment.

The property was easy to find and was within walking distance of Little Switzerland.

5.0

Jun 2022

Everything wad great with our stay. We had a great time and the property was amazing. We enjoyed badminton and the hot tub plus put together a few puzzles. Great owners communicated everything very well.

5.0

Jun 2022

We love this place!

10.0

Jun 2022

Beautiful property. Amazing view. Very quiet.

5.0

Jun 2022

Reiki retreat

Reiki retreat

Beautiful property. Amazing view. Very quiet.

5.0

Jun 2022

Nothing short of perfect

Nothing short of perfect

2.5

May 2022

We love this place!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mitchell County?

The average price for a rental in Mitchell County is R 2,763 per night. This rental is R 129 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

About this house rental

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Map of Mitchell County

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Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View

House in Mitchell County

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Mitchell County

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Mitchell County?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Mountain Getaway, Very Private on 10 Acres with Panoramic View?

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