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Grandfather`s-Backside

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Price Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Grandfather`s-Backside

Summary:

Grandfather`s Backside - Savor the view of the backside of Grandfather Mountain while relaxing on the covered porch.



The Space:

This cozy two-bedroom two-bath rustic cabin plus loft is located in a wooded setting off Highway 221 South about 10-15 minutes from Blowing Rock.  The cabin is sure to provide you with a perfect home base for your mountain vacation, whether you like the shops and restaurants in downtown Blowing Rock, hiking, driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, or simply relaxing.



An open family room features a new, wall-mounted smart TV with Spectrum Streaming, wood floors, and a freestanding gas fireplace. The living area opens into a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table that provides seating for three with space for four at the kitchen bar.  Cabin décor, tongue-and-groove paneling, and newly insulated ceiling create a welcoming atmosphere in this cozy cabin.   Although the cabin has a central AC/heat system if you prefer, the screened windows and two screen doors will allow you to enjoy the cool mountain air.



On the main floor, at the end of the hall, one bedroom has a queen bed, while a second bedroom offers a twin bed, providing plenty of sleeping space.  A hallway bathroom and a laundry closet are accessible by all.



Upstairs, the large master loft offers a queen-sized bed and large bathroom, exposed rafters, beautiful tongue-and-groove paneling, and a flat-screen TV.  You’ll love unwinding in the corner soaking tub.



The covered front porch runs the length of the house, provides a stainless propane grill, and rockers for comfortable seating, and has wonderful partial views of Grandfather Mountain once the leaves have fallen for the year. Walk outside through attractive landscaping on a path to the back deck or through the kitchen door into wooded privacy.  Enjoy the flat yard or roast marshmallows around the fire pit.



The cabin is located in an older residential area, not a planned or gated community.



Pet Rules: 

Pets allowed with approval - a maximum of 2 dogs. There are no weight requirements.

Your dog(s) must be fully housetrained and current on vaccinations and Flea & Tick preventative; cannot be left loose or unattended at any time; must be crated if you leave them home alone, crate(s) not supplied; pets are not allowed on the furniture and you must clean up any hair in the home upon your departure; Please make sure to clean up the yard after your dogs; if there is a hot tub, dogs are not allowed in it. There is a non refundable and taxable pet fee per dog.



No Smoking

No Parties 

No Events

Minimum Age: 25 years old

4wd Required for winter months

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Late Check-out or Early Check-in at 1:00 PM:  Must be requested and approved 48 hours in advance. A taxable fee for approved Late Check-out and Early Check-in will be applied.

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change



Guest Access:

Guest has access to entire cabin and yard.



The Neighborhood:

Pretty, quiet setting about 15 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock.



Have more people? Mountain Muse is right next door!



Getting Around:

***During the winter season, 4WD vehicles are required for this cabin from Thanksgiving-March 31st. If you are within these dates please make sure all guests have 4WD vehicles or are able to obtain a 4WD vehicle prior to the stay.



Detailed check-in instructions will be emailed before arrival. Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive them.



Other Things to Note:

Have more people? Mountain Muse is right next door!



4wd Required for winter months



***All guests must be 25 years or older unless accompanied by parents.



***No parties allowed on premises.



Until confirmed, rates are subject to change.



This listing is broker managed.



Detailed check-in instructions will be emailed before arrival. Make sure to check your spam folder if you do not receive them.



Interaction with Guests:

We will communicate via email or phone as needed. Guest will be given 24 hour emergency number to use during their stay in case of an after hours emergency.
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Pisgah National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes on foot from Pisgah National Forest and a 5-minute drive from Price Lake
As a guest of Grandfather`s-Backside, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Blowing Rock cabin is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please leave your rental tidy, and do not throw anything from decks or stairs. Do not move the furniture. Inform us of any issues you may have as s...
Pet Approval required. $112.75 Nonrefundable Pet Fee/per dog. 2 dogs maximum. No weight limit. Pet Rules apply
Guests must be 25 years old or older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Approval required. Pet Fee/dog. Rules apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
No events or parties allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking.

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
Note from host: No events or parties allowed.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Grandfather`s-Backside Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to spend the weekend, easy access to downtown Blowing Rock and beautiful hiking locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grandfathers Backside

We really enjoyed our stay here. The only issues I have are very minor - front storm door slams and the TV remote batteries were very low. The location was just about perfect for us - about 10 minutes from Broyhill Equestrian Center and about 15 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Interlachen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was cozy but dirty. The biggest issue was that no one, even the emergency number, would contact us. We were locked out and no one would call us even though it was snowing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Blue Ridge cabin with beautiful views

We had a great time in this cabin. The kitchen was supplied nicely with just about everything we needed. However, we were all disappointed with the bathrooms situation. We expected to have our own bathrooms, but with only one shower, we had to share the shower. The shower curtain was filthy, the bottom was covered in mold and mildew. The sink drain in the downstairs bathroom was very slow, and there was always standing water when you brushed your teeth. There were a few cobwebs, and the downstairs bedroom needed new window shades. We had to hang a sheet for privacy. The back door had no shade at all. The cabin needed some updates and the washer was set on light, so I am not sure how clean our sheets or towels really were. The cold air return vent was covered in dust, hopefully someone noticed the clean spot where we wiped the dust away. Despite all this, we had a great time and I would go back, but I would probably clean myself if I had the time. The location was so close to the Blue Ridge and that was great cause 221 was really curvy and kind of made the people in the backseat sick at times. For the price we paid for this week, I really expected the place to be a tad cleaner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin in a beautiful location!!

The cabin was easy to find and in a great location. We hiked, shopped, went sightseeing and had a great time!! The cabin had everything we needed and was clean and spacious for 3 adults. The area was safe, quiet, private and we had no concerns or complaints!! It’s very close to the parkway with many many hiking trails!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

Really enjoyed the stay. Very quiet and peaceful. Just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mimi and Poppy Camp

excellent .. everything was great .. suggestion - replace wooden bench with two cushion sofa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun cabin near Blowing Rock

This 3 BR cabin is very private at the end of a gravel road between Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain very near Blue Ridge parkway. It has a great back porch with rocking chairs and Mountain View and well-maintained big front yard with fire pit. The cabin was clean, comfortable and had all the necessities. The neighborhood is mixed and we found some trash discarded just beyond the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was perfect!

Loved the home all was great. The location was private but close enough to Blowing Rock to have all of the needed. We enjoyed the home being close to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance as we love to explore, hike and new outside adventures. We will be back as we did leave early as we were in a large snow storm path. Unfortunately we didn't have any extra days reserved and feared being snowed in and not being able to travel. This was the only reason we left early had we planned more days it would have been the best seeing the snow in the beautiful mountains of NC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lare October Grandfather's Backside

Overall experience was very positive. Cabin is in a scenic location close to blowing rock and the blue ridge parkway. Amazing views driving to and from the cabin each day. Went with this specific cabin for the price point and proximity to the trailheads nearby. Blowing rock is great way to spend time as a family. Highly recommend Blowing rock brewery for lunch/dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Donna E., Clayton, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Little Hideaway

We enjoyed our stay; the location was great and the cabin was so cute and very clean. My only complaint was that the beds are extremely hard and make a lot of noise when you move. My husband was able to get comfortable in the bed, however I ended up sleeping on the love seat all week. Another suggestion; if you allow 5 people total, there should be seating in the living room for 5 people. While we only needed seating for two people, it would have made for a much more comfortable stay if the love seat had been a full couch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022