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A wooden cabin with a deck, a hot tub, and a staircase leading to a second level.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a painting of a river, a tripod lamp, and a view through large windows.
A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
An aerial view of a snow-covered area with a large truck parked on a road.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, a staircase, and a snow-covered landscape.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms99 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Cullowhee, NC
  • Place, Arrowmont Stables
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Glenville
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, High Falls Trail
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stargazer's Retreat

Summary:

Elevated mountain-view cabin with private hot tub, 2 decks, firepit, & grill



The Space:

Perched at 4,300 feet in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Stargazer’s Retreat is a peaceful escape where expansive views, fresh mountain air, and quiet mornings replace the pace of everyday life.



Wake to sunrise stretching across the ridgelines. Spend the day exploring waterfalls, hiking trails, charming mountain towns, and scenic drives. Return home to soak in the private hot tub, gather around the fire pit, grill dinner on the deck, and watch the stars emerge above the mountains.



Designed for couples and families, the cabin offers comfortable spaces both inside and out. Two spacious decks provide panoramic, year-round mountain views. The open living area invites you to slow down with a book, a board game, or puzzle. Star Link high-speed internet makes it easy to stay connected, if you choose to be.



The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed to prepare meals at home, and the cabin is stocked with thoughtful touches including a telescope, binoculars, star maps, Smart TVs with Roku, a washer and dryer, Pack n Play and highchair.



Conveniently located near Western North Carolina's most memorable destinations, including Lake Glenville, Panthertown Valley, High Falls, Dry Falls, Fire Mountain Trails, Great Smoky Mountains N.P., Cashiers, Highlands, Sylva, and Western Carolina University.



Things to Note:

Up to two dogs are welcome, so every member of the family can enjoy the mountains together. Dogs must be leashed.



Reaching the cabin is part of the mountain experience. The final approach includes a winding gravel one lane road and a switchback driveway. Most guests have no difficulty reaching the cabin, we recommend arriving during daylight on your first visit so you can enjoy the drive and settle in comfortably. Please watch out for deer, bear, and other wildlife. The access road is not suitable for large trucks (dually, 350/3500s, long bed-

extended cabs). All-wheel drive (AWD) / four-wheel drive (4WD) is recommended, but not required, March – October. And required in winter (February – November).



This property is managed by VueStay Vacations.

Quiet hours and occupancy monitored via privacy-compliant technology.

You must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Features include 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3 bathrooms in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by car from Arrowmont Stables
As a guest of Stargazer's Retreat, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Unit size: 1,066 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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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Stargazer's Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation 2023

This was an amazing place to stay. We enjoyed our time here very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

Awesome family getaway!

Loved this place! Clean, great view and the fall colors were AMAZING! I drove a 2wd pilot and I was fine but, I grew up in this kind of area and know the drill. 4wd may be best. We came after Helene and this area was fortunate. The towns are open and people are great. The fam LOVES WNC and this place was perfect to get away!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janina J.

A true retreat for stargazers

The family loved this place! So peaceful! We spent every morning on the deck with coffee and every evening at the fire pit. Took the telescope out to look at the moon; it was so cool. The kids played in the Yard/driveway/forest at the house. Cool towns and tons of hikes nearby with some really cool waterfalls. The home is cozy, stylish, and full of thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home. It was so quiet that we felt like we had the whole forest to ourselves. Can’t wait to go back hopefully in the fall to see the colors!! Two-wheel drive rav4 made it up with little issue.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kacey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Stay

Please read listing thoroughly when booking. House is far from most things, and town. Our cars did make it, but trucks with 4x4 are best as listing does state. I imagine a truck would be the only way in snow. Fortunately, we did not have snow during our stay. Very quiet and peaceful with beautiful views. There is one issue with cleanliness which is why I gave two stars, but I’m sure that issue can be resolved.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Julie A.

Beautiful but hard on a vehicle

You have to have 4wheel drive or you’re not making it to the cabin. Cabin view is amazing. Lots and lots of bumps and dirt/gravel roads. Internet is spotty at best. But who goes to a mountain cabin for internet. Needs a couple larger skillets. Appliances are older but work. Was very hard on my autistic brother coming up and down.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025