You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain Top Private Retreat
Large family home nestled at the top of the mountain with long range views, sleeps 16, small pond and fire pit. The inside is warm and cozy with the stone fireplace and wood walls. The home sits on 12 acres and is very private. Lots of space with 2 living areas, one on each level for kids and adults, each featuring its own flat panel TV. Enjoy hiking, sledding and sitting by the outdoor fire pit by the pond. House also features a game room which includes a pool table and ping pong table. Outdoor features include grill, over 2000sq ft of deck
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Elk Knob State Park. Features include 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
11 minutes by car from Elk Knob Gameland and 13 minutes from Elk Knob State Park
As a guest of Mountain Top Private Retreat, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Mountain Top Private Retreat also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.
This Todd cabin is smoke free.
Property amenities
Ski
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
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Mountain Top Private Retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 84 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 84 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 84 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Joe S.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay
Joe S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
12 Aug 2025
Elizabeth B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea G.
14 Jul 2025
Chelsea G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Joe H.
9 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Joe H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Aimee D.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home, Great weekend except for the smell of gas!!
House is beautiful, and very well stocked for linens and plates. The house instructions are a little lacking and Wi-Fi had no internet most of the time which became a big issue when the slight smell of gas we had been noticing all weekend got stronger. The pilot light in the unoccupied basement heater went out and when we tried to go to bed around 11pm the smell was overpowering. With no phone number to contact the owner and no internet we had to rely on spotty cell service to get a message out on the VRBO app. The owner texted back, asking us to light the pilot with the strong smell of gas. We declined (as there were no clear instructions and the unit shut-off didn't turn easily) and called the Todd Volunteer Fire Department. The FD was fantastic and agreed with our decision, found the main shut-off outside, and turned the gas off at each appliance in the house. We were told to stay up and leave all doors open until around 1am and then to sleep with the windows and sliding glass doors open as well just in case. Gas company should be checking all appliances and hopefully the beautiful home will be less of a headache (literally) for your group.
Aimee D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
SebasLau M.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
SebasLau M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barbara W.
1 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations
I know many have said it already, but the pictures don’t do it justice. This home is huge, we never felt on top of each other and we had a lot of people from toddlers, preteens, teens and adults. Beds were comfortable, place was clean, the location was perfect for a hideout but also close enough to town if needed. We saw deer, it snowed three times, we felt safe and comfortable and the views were spectacular. The only downside was the oven; especially for thanksgiving week. It doesn’t seem to get hot enough and things take much longer than you’d expect. Thankfully we packed slow cookers and air fryers as well - and deep fried our turkey outside :-)
You can’t go wrong booking a stay here!
Barbara W.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carleen D.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain Home
We were extremely happy with this beautiful home. Everything was perfectly kept and it was very spacious and comfortable. Quiet and private and only 20 mins to Boone or West Jefferson. Will definitely rent again soon!
Carleen D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
William A.
9 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This house is very clean and has a lot of detail. We really enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. The only dray back was there is no view of the mountains. The trees have grown so much you can see anything. with that being said I would still rent this house again and hope to next year when we return.
William A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina B.
13 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2024 App State Graduation
Our family stayed here for the Spring 2024 App State graduation. We had plenty of room for all 14 of us! Very comfy. Plenty of towels! Recommendations: information needed on how to run hot tub. Lights needed around hot tub for night relaxation and soaks. More lighting in kitchen for us folks that like to cook
Gina B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy M., Atlanta
28 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain getaway!
This property was fantastic! As others have mentioned, the photos do not do it justice!
Our family of 10 adults had plenty of room as we gathered for our nephews wedding! Would definitely choose to stay here again. The host, Nixon, was extremely kind and helpful!
Amy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Christmas tree trip
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at this cabin for our annual trip to get our Christmas tree. We had 16 people total and had ample space. The pictures on the listing did not do the cabin justice. We would definitely stay at this place again. Thank you!!
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin J.
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
App State baseball getaway
Beautiful cabin and very clean! From game room to the fire pit to all the rooms! 👍👍👍I will for sure stay here again and trying to find a date to go again. Very nice weekend and loved the cabin! Thank you for letting us stay.
Kevin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Jane L.
20 Aug 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
mountains
Very private, and large for a family gathering. Close to Broone, NC, and river tubing that my family did. Home wasn’t the cleanest, and a musty smell. I did leave a tip for the housekeeper. Basement bedroom was nice, but had slugs. I thought the oven would be fix from past reviews. It still works, but on the sluggish side. We loved the neighbor dog paid us a visit. A very nice and friendly dog. Wood pit was great! Landscaping beautiful, and kids having a good time playing pool and ping pong.
Jane L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grace B.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great private and quiet spot!
We stayed here for a family getaway. Really enjoyed the peaceful location. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable for everyone (15 people). They just put in a brand new stove and the grill worked great! We really enjoyed the spacious decks and the hot tub!
Grace B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Mark D.
16 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a lovely space.
We truly enjoyed this tucked away cabin for our weekend getaway. Would have enjoyed more had there been more AC throughout the very large home. Luckily the evenings were cool enough to open windows.
All in all it was the right amount of space to enjoy and kid free weekend amd would have worked just a well if we brought the kids. Pleanty of space!
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Larry S., York, SC USA
8 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with an unfortunate surprise.
This house was perfectly designed for our annual family vacation. The two game rooms were perfect for our group. Rockers on the porch and chairs by the pond allowed us to enjoy the cool mountain weather in a private setting. Located between Boone and West Jefferson, this location was quite desirable.
We were dismayed to discover that the oven did not work properly. It took 40+ minutes to preheat to 375 degrees (which we later discovered was really only 295 degrees) and took more than twice the usual time to cook the meal. We contacted the owner who gave us a “work around” process to try but, basically, the oven was unreliable. (We were sympathetic to his problem of finding a reliable repair person in the area, but that information did not put dinner on the table.). Our “chief cook” was quite frustrated throughout the week. Had we known the oven was an issue, she would have altered her menu plans. She expected that the house would have a workable oven. (There is a toaster oven in the kitchen, but baking biscuits 5 at a time is not an efficient way to get breakfast for 13 on the table.)
We would stay here again if we were assured that the oven was operating properly. For those considering renting this property, we encourage you to consider menu choices that can be prepared on the grill, on the stovetop, in the microwave, in a small toaster oven, or do not require cooking. Hopefully this issue will be resolved by next year so that we can enjoy this lovely home again.
Larry S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jon K.
1 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great private retreat in the High Country
We stayed here with four families (7 adults & 8 kids all 12 and under) and had a fantastic long weekend. The mountainside and landscape were exceptionally pristine and well cared for; beautiful streams and views from the large decks. We enjoyed the hot tub quite a bit and just sitting outside basking in the mountain air. It really was a great setup for a large group.
Jon K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat!
There was a ton of great space indoors and outdoors for large groups. Watching the sun rise over the mountains from the hot tub is a must. There were plenty of linens towels blankets and towels. The oven did not work very well but the toaster oven was a good back up. The gas grill did not work at all. Overall the house was clean. The carpets are old and stained but overall decor was pleasant.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kaylee C., Kaukauna,
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible!
I don’t even know where to start. The pictures do NOT do this cabin justice. This place is magical! We had 6 adults and 8 children. The property was perfect for all of us. The yard was great for our Easter egg hunt, plenty of room for the kiddos and adults to explore. Tommy the person who delivers wood is also a great source of information. He has lived in Todd for 63 years. The “neighbors” also have a dog named Boone who would come visit occasionally. We all loved that. Cascade Lane is situated in the middle of pretty much everything. Boone and West Jefferson are only a short 27 minute drive away. I would stay here 1000 more times!!
Kaylee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tony S.
27 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great plan do another trip renting this property again.
Plan to rent again in the future only problem was the grill needs to be replaced. Gas line for grill is melted had to go to Dollar General for a charcoal grill.
Tony S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Beth W.
21 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Views
Beautiful cabin with lots of light, large rooms, enjoyed the game room, the pool table is a little rough, nice having a clean working hot tub. We needed instructions on indoor fireplace and the oven was giving us an error, but we did get them both to work. I needed a slow cooker and a blender and they were not provided. We heard Coyotes, seen a mountain Lion,and deer. All in all we all really enjoyed our stay
Beth W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
KURTRELLE J.
16 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
The cabin was spacious enough to accommodate everyone. Rooms and bathrooms. Had some dusty areas but overall was clean and comfortable. The grill and upstairs TV's didn't work which was a disappointment. No light hung in the corner where the hot tub is so it can be a little dangerous getting in and out at night. But a beautiful place
KURTRELLE J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
thomas j.
11 Oct 2022
Great location and house for weekend fun
The house could use some cleaning, but it was a great option for four families just wanting to get away and hang out together. We had lots of fires in the firepit and the kitchen was well suited for a big group. We had reached out to the owner a couple times prior to going, but received no response. Once we were there the property manager was great! He brought us firewood and attempted to fix one of the washing machines that was broken.
thomas j.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Ann R.
5 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
Loved this cabin! Very cozy welcome with the gas logs burning in the fireplace when we got there. Lots of space for 8 women!! Very well equipped kitchen (pots, pans, serving bowls, plates, silverware, etc. with a large dining room table that sat 8. The lazy Susan was a nice touch. We were glad the drizzle held off so we could enjoyed the outside fire pit. The showers worked well and there was plenty of hot water. We cooked all our meals at the cottage and enjoyed playing cards and games and laughing a lot!
*Things that could be improved:
1-The upstairs master bedroom had vertical blinds that wouldn't close and the ensuite bathroom tub and the sink faucet dripped the whole time.
2 - The bedroom on the lowest floor had an odd smell and some gnats. During the night our friend that slept down there could hear a scratching noise in the walls, NOT in the actual room (perhaps a small rodent ?). The 2nd night about 2:00 a.m. she came up to the main floor and slept on the couch because the sound kept her awake. Other than that the cottage was very quiet and the beds extremely comfortable.
3 - The house could use some more wine glasses (only 2). There were lots of juice type glasses but only 4 champagne glasses.
Would I return for another visit? ABSOLUTELY! All in all it was wonderful.
Ann R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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