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The Great Escape

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Jefferson, NC
  • Place, Mount Jefferson State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of Ashe County History
    ‪3 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.

The Great Escape

Nestled at the foot of Mt Jefferson, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home is a perfect blend of serenity and convenience. With close access to charming West Jefferson and Jefferson, guests have many dining and shopping options just minutes away. A perfect getaway cabin that's also great for family and furry friends. Centrally located from hiking, breweries, golf, and a quick trip to Boone and Blowing Rock, the Great Escape is an excellent jumping off spot for day trips and lots of fun nearby.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Mount Jefferson State Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and 2 bathrooms are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with washing machine, 2 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Museum of Ashe County History and a few minutes from Ashe County Cheese Store
The Great Escape offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This West Jefferson cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs Only (at this time we can only allow dogs)

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Reviews

The Great Escape Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nick w.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was extremely welcoming and made the booking and check in process very simple. The cabin was beautiful and was packed with all of the creature comforts to make it feel like home. The cabin is secluded enough to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee on the wrap around porch but very close to town for restaurant and shopping activities. The gas fireplace, fast wifi, and pet friendly nature of the property make it an easy choice and somewhere we would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

R P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Convenient to downtown W. Jefferson. Really easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay near our wedding venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the outside deck the most on this trip. Thanks for allowing dogs, and for having a gate on the deck so she could hang out there with us safely. Lots of great hiking in the area, we went to Mt. Jefferson twice, as well as Paddy Mountain and New River State Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

The home was clean and welcoming. Excellent location to explore West Jefferson. Close to grocery store. Just down the road from Mount Jefferson, where my husband took our dog hiking every day. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Weekend

This cabin was everything we needed to enjoy our Son's wedding in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina! Devon was so helpful with all my questions in the aftermath of hurricane Helene
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Stay

Another fabulous week at the Great Escape for some much needed R&R and relief from the heat & humidity of Raleigh.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A breath of fresh air

We had a wonderful time this weekend with family at your cabin. This is our second stay and we can not thank you enough. It was just what the Dr ordered for all of us. A peaceful, beautiful cabin in a gorgeous location! Close to downtown West Jefferson and Boone. Our girls go to App and it is the perfect location to be away from the Boone traffic but an easy drive to get to campus. Thank you again for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway !

Fabulous property in a perfect location for everything we wanted to do in and around West Jefferson. Will definitely be coming back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bill O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for what we needed

Great cabin with easy access to all Ash County has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Weekend at App State Students

We had a wonderful stay this weekend with our two girls who attend App State. Only 30 minutes to Boone and away from all the traffic! The cabin is beautiful and very relaxing. A great time spent with our girls where we could make them a home cooked meal and relax on the porch with the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

The house was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. We loved that it was close to all the shops and restaurants. Enjoyed going to the top of Mountain Jefferson State Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Cary NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Close to everything around West Jefferson. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin close to everything!

Hubby and I needed to get away…booked this cabin last minute. Devon was immediately responsive!! Easy to get to. Bed was comfy, kitchen was the best stocked kitchen of any cabin we have stayed in. Only a mile from the Mount Jefferson Natural Park which was amazing ! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ladies weekend

We were a party of four ladies ranging in age of 47-70. The house was very comfortable during our stay and we felt very safe in the community & is close to shopping & downtown. One evening we saw deer crossing through the property after a light rain began to fall. It was a great weekend with family & friends and I would highly recommend this property to others. Check in was easy. Driveway is paved & the entrance to the home is level with easy access for those that may have some physical limitations. Check this one out!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Cabin Retreat

My family and I decided to take a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and travel up to the mountains. We loved everything about our stay. The cabin was well decorated, comfortable and had everything we needed while we were there. The owners were super responsive, kind and helpful. The cabin was conveniently located to grocery stores as well as restaurants and cute shops. Although the cabin is not in the middle of the woods we did not even notice the neighbors (we never heard them or saw them). We brought our pup and she loved the gated deck, the stream behind the house, the neighborhood loop and the state park up the road. I highly recommend staying here on your next visit to West Jefferson.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape- really perfect!

Home was in a great location close to town. We even had a little snow which we really liked. Everything was clean and kitchen fully stocked. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This was a very comfortable and relaxing place to stay for our weekend getaway to the mountains as a family. Our pups were so happy to be able to come along with us. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Christmas in The Great Escape!

The cabin was perfect for our family! The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare our Christmas dinner. The bedrooms were comfortable and we enjoyed the bathroom with the large claw foot soaking tub. The owner’s were very responsive and we will definitely consider staying at the Great Escape on our next visit to West Jefferson, NC.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location!

The cabin is in an exclusive neighborhood that is right at the foot of Mt. Jefferson. Access to restaurants and shopping was two minutes down the road; hiking and sightseeing were five minutes up the road. Very comfortable accommodations in a private community. Lots of games and VIZIO TV plus late nights on the deck by the fireplace made for a perfect vacation. This really is a "Great Escape"! We will rent this one again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T., Brown Summit

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Spot

While the weather was rainy and cold while we were there, it was the perfect cabin to stay inside. Enjoyed the gas logs and well-equipped kitchen. Very-nicely decorated. Our two Cavelier Spaniels enjoyed the gated, wrap-around covered porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam R., Wake Forest, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

The Great Escape Review

My husband and I stayed at the Great Escape in West Jefferson, North Carolina. The owners allowed us to bring our golden retriever, which was great. The house was perfect and had everything you needed for a stay in the mountains. The owners were very kind and helpful, and answered emails quickly. I highly recommend the Great Escape and hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home right outside of town.

This was a beautiful property that was conveniently located right outside of West Jefferson. The house was clean, well decorated and had the best outdoor seating. The owners reply to any messages with minutes. If we're back in W. Jefferson we will definitely stay with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariann R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, beautiful property

The property was very clean. It had all the amenities we needed. The location was close to town. Communication with the own was prompt and they are very accommodating. Will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022