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Private Mountain Home w/ Incredible Views - 106 Acres, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

7 bedrooms7 bathrooms483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Zionville, NC
  • Place, Elk Knob Gameland
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Knob State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Red Tail Mountain Golf Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪67 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.

Private Mountain Home w/ Incredible Views - 106 Acres, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room

The Great Escape is a spectacular mountain property that was built for privacy, relaxation and the enjoyment of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 106 private acres. Newly renovated with massive game room, expanded kitchen, and wrap around deck. In-ground private pool (30 x 14) available MAY 1st - SEPT 30 - no exceptions on dates. 4WD REQUIRED IN THE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING.

The 5,200 square foot, three level cabin with 6 bedrooms, two of which are en suite master bedrooms is located at 3,900 feet at the center/top of a private mountain spanning 106 acres which boasts spectacular westward views of meadows, mountains, and valleys. There is a guest cabin 100 yards from the main house that can be rented for $125 per night. The guest cabin includes the 7th bedroom and 6th bathroom.

Newly added 35x25 game room has pool, poker and shuffleboard tables. It also has a 8-seat bar with beer fridge, freezer for cocktail glasses and mugs, dishwasher and sink. Wood stove.

There are four large TVs in the main house (family room, game room upstairs master, downstairs tv room) and one in the guest cabin, but we haven't put a TV in the other bedrooms primarily because we originally bought the house so our kids would watch less, not more TV.

30 minutes north of Boone, 20 minutes from Mountain City. Last half mile uphill on a private gravel driveway. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE REQUIRED IN WINTER AND EARLY SPRING (always check the weather). We have had guests attempt the driveway after a snow in two wheel drive and we end up having to ask our neighbors with 4WD for help :) We have had guests bring trailers with bikes/motorcycles up the driveway without any issues, however less experienced/skilled motorcycle riders might not be comfortable with the gravel/pitch of drive.

There are gas stations/convenience stores 5-10 minutes away, but the closest full service grocery stores are in Boone and Mountain City which are 30 and 20 mins, away respectively.

Key Amenities:
Main House: 6 bedrooms, 5 and 1/2 baths in main house. This includes two master bedrooms. The primary master has a fireplace and a private deck with view.

There are two upstairs bedrooms with queens that share a bathroom.

In addition there are two "kids" rooms on the lower level that share a bathroom. These bedrooms have two bunk beds in each, however there is a full size bottom bunk in each room if you need more room for adults.

High Speed WIFI and ROKU/Cable.
Sonos music in the dining room, living room, upstairs master, downstairs rec room, deck and pool/patio/hot tub area. Makes it easy to stream your favorite music.

Two large TV areas with L-shaped couches. The one on the lower level is perfect for kids. Additional TV in the upstairs master.

Large dining room table seats 16.

Guest Cabin: 1 bedroom, w bath, kitchenette and sitting room (rents for an additional $125 per night). The guest cabin is approximately 100 yards from the main house. Great for grandparents, adult children who appreciate a little quiet. We never rent the guest cabin separately, so you will have complete privacy if you don't end up renting the guest cabin also. Guest cabin has high speed wifi and a smart TV too.

Spectacular mountain views
Very quiet - zero man-made noise
Enormous wrap around deck
Game room with pool, poker, shuffle board and 22' ceilings
30x14 in-ground pool with incredible views. Open MAY 1st - SEPT 30th, no exceptions.
Large, outdoor hot tub with great views
Great room with 20' cathedral ceiling
Two fireplaces (one in master, firewood provided, but bring kindling, fire starter, lighters, matches)
ONe
Fully equipped kitchen - granite counters/stainless appliances, keurig, traditional coffee maker, crock pot, waffle iron, microwave
Air conditioning
Two outdoor fire pits (firewood provided, but bring kindling, fire starter, lighters, matches)
Wood burning stove
Stone patio with tremendous view
Scenic pond
Foosball table (telescoping rods, awesome safety feature for little kids)
130' by 60' ball field
Gas grill
Hammocks
Cool, dry weather at 3,900 feet elevation
Pet Friendly
Free WiFi in main house. Guest cabin also has WiFi


Great cell phone coverage

Accommodations:
Second story: Master bedroom/bath with king bed, tv, balcony with view, electric fireplace
Two guest bedrooms, each with queen bed. Shared bathroom.

Main level: Master bedroom/bath with king bed, tv and walk-out deck and hot tub access

Lower level: large rec area with L-shaped couch and TV and two kids rooms with two bunk beds each. Shared bathroom.

Guest cabin has kitchen, bathroom, cozy living area and bedroom with queen bed - rents for an additional $125 per night, depending on the season. 100 yard walk from main house.


Nearby Activities:
Hiking
Elk Knob State Park
Horseback riding
Fly fishing
- Wade fishing in the New River - 5-20 minutes away
- Float Trips on the Holston and Watauga Rivers
- Guides
-- Dustin Coffey
-- Foscoe Fishing
-- South Holston River Fly Shop

Rafting, Canoeing, Tubing

Cross Country Skiing
- Elk Knob State Park

Rock Climbing/Ropes Course


Downhill skiing
- Appalachian, Beech Mountain - 45-60 mins away

Golf
- Red Tail Golf Course (20 mins away in Mountain City)

Nearby Attractions:
Appalachian State University
Mast General Store - downtown Boone
Tweetsie Railroad

Require four wheel drive or all wheel drive in the winter. Last half mile is uphill a private gravel driveway.
Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this cabin. During your stay, you'll be close to Elk Knob State Park. Features include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and laundry facilities. A private pool and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 19.4 mi (31.2 km) from Appalachian State University and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tater Hill Plant Preserve
This cabin offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This Zionville cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside. Please pick up your butts.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Use pool and pool equipment at your own risk. Any damage to the pool equipment will be assessed through the insurance policy

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We charge $50 per pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside. Please pick up your butts.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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.

Private Mountain Home w/ Incredible Views - 106 Acres, Hot Tub, Pool, Game Room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 184 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay. I cannot say enough good things about our time here. Owners were great and communication was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Peterborough, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check-in, exceptionally well-stocked kitchen with high-end appliances.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debie P., Huntingdon Valley,Pa.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful getaway

Everything was wonderful. The house was amazing! The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The guys loved the game room and and the kids and I loved the pool. The views were magnificent. There was 14 of us and everyone had a fun time. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ollin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was amazing. It had beautiful views of the mountains. We were able to do lots of hiking on the property. The kitchen was very well stacked with everything we all needed for cooking. Very spacious for our large family. The game room was a big hit. Also, of course the pool the kids loved the best. The communication between Gordy and Tracey was fast if you needed anything. Our family has already talked about going back and staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking Views

Our family was fortunate to stay at the great escape, the pictures on the website doesnt do it justice! The view is absolutely breathtaking, the cabin is amazing, lots room, all the amenties we could have asked for, and the host was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful time at an incredible cabin with amazing views. We had a group of 14 of all ages plus 4 dogs. The dogs really enjoyed the outdoors with plenty of room to roam. The cabin was very well equipped and had plenty of room for our group. We were lucky enough to have a white Christmas during our stay which added to this beautiful property. We look forward to booking this cabin again. Maybe during warmer months when we can enjoy the pool and outdoor fire pit areas. The hosts were great and very responsive. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on Earth

The Great Escape is everything it looks like in VRBO and more. The view alone is incredible. The house is clean, comfortable and the large and wonderful kitchen had every appliance and utensil you could want or need. We have stayed in vrbos in many locations and never have we stayed in one with a such a wonderful kitchen. The hot tub and pool were also great! This house was perfect for our family get together. Everyone had their own room and space which was perfect but then between the game room ( which we really enjoyed) the kitchen and the Den it was perfect for spending time together. We also enjoyed plenty of time on the deck and by the fire pit. We just kept saying over and over how much we all loved it and everything was perfect. We would definitely stay again! We miss it already
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing escape!

We had a wonderful time at the great escape! House was beautiful and clean. Loved the large kitchen with 2 dishwashers and 2 fridges. Plenty of dishes, utensils for all. Beds were comfortable. The new game room is already a nice place to hang out in even though not completely finished. The pool and hot tub was great. We saw several shooting stars while sitting around the fire pit. The views were amazing. Beautiful and peaceful property. Would definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Family Vacation

My family (including my husband, kids, my parents, siblings and all significant others, and my cousin) loved our stay here. It was big enough for everyone to be comfortable and have their own space. The two fridges and two dishwashers made it possible to cook and clean up after a large dinner for 14. There was plenty of space to hang out and the pool was perfect. The view was absolutely amazing. The owners were super responsive and helped out with anything we needed. We would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for the whole family

Our families have vacationed at the Great Escape 3 times now, driving in from FL, MI and NY and we’re already planning a 4th trip. It gets better every time with the addition of a pool and now a game room. Even though it rained half the time we were there we had so much to do right at the cabin. When we got out we went white water rafting (45 mins away) and did a 4 mile hike at Elk Knob with the kids (20 mins away). We love the views and the fact that 6 adults and 5 kids can stay here comfortably with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great family getaway!

Our family of 19 had an amazing time at this beautiful home. All the kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub and everyone loved hiking up the mountain. The newly remodel kitchen was beautiful! It was completely stocked with everything you could possibly need. We also enjoyed sitting around the bonfire every night with the amazing view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina S., Taylor TX, Near Austin

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house was great. They recently enlarged the kitchen, added an additional bath and are working to finish the gameroom. The construction mess was a little disappointing, however we viewed it as growing pains for amenity improvements. Once the game room is finished it will be awesome. It has a pool table, shuffleboard table, card table and a wet bar with massive high ceilings. We enjoyed the large kitchen and two refrigerators and as other has mentioned the views are out of this world. We loved watching the changing of the weather over the mountians. The kids enjoyed the swimming pool, pool table and shuffleboard table as well as exploring the grounds. The Boone area is just beautiful and the weather was a much welcomed relief from the summer heat we are used to. "The Great Escape"was just what this Texas family was looking for.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Adventure 2024

Beautiful property, views, sunsets! Plenty of room for everyone! The grandkids loved the swimming pool! We’ll be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Great Escape

This property, The Great Escape, provided a wonderful retreat for our family. The host was especially cordial and responsive in all the communications prior to and during our stay. We especially enjoyed the pool and hot tub, explored parts of the property on several hiking trails, continually enjoyed the wonderful views of the (sometimes cloud filled) valleys. On several clear nights the star filled skies were very visible with no ambient light near us. The man who heads up maintenance and construction on the property was extremely responsive and gracious. He even plugged a punctured tire (so we could get off the mountain) and told us about the best tire places in the area. We had to climb a learning curve with some of the new appliances (are you familiar with induction stove tops?) and the many room AC units, but, again, found our host and maintenance guy extremely responsive whenever we asked for help. The dining room is awesome -- seats 14 and provides a glorious view of the valley and sunsets. We had all the amenities needed. Members of our "tribe" are sharing information about The Great Escape with friends and co-workers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful! Tranquil! Loved It!

We are a 3 generation family that vacation together every summer. We chose this location due to the very large property, pool, hot tub and the spaciousness of the home itself. The pictures of the inside haven't been updated as yet...we were astonished upon entry as a extremely large room has been added (not quite finished yet) and will be awesome when completed. The kitchen has been enlarged and all new cabinets and appliances installed. I would have rated the cleanliness with 5 stars if the house cleaners hadn't missed a couple out-of-the-way spots but overall it was pristine. Our 3 teenage grandsons were hardly every around as they hiked the property and fished about 30 mins away daily. The beauty of the mountains, etc. made for a fantastic setting. We also rented the cabin on the property and I especially enjoyed sitting on the porch swing listening to the frogs! If you love nature and peacefulness you can't go wrong. The owner, Gordie was great to work with as well. Thank You Gordie!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week!

This is our favorite place for family vacation! We love The Great Escape! The new kitchen is double in size, maybe more. The two dishwashers and refrigerators are so convenient for a crowd. The new game room wasn’t completely finished so will be looking forward to that next year. We love being outside so having the pool and woods provide plenty of fun. Also enjoyed the expansion of the deck. Gordie is always quick to respond and any issues dealt with right away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Great Stay

Incredible views, very quiet and comfortable stay. Surprised at construction while we were there, but overall the house was incredible and just what we wanted. The new kitchen was amazing, stocked with high end appliances and dishes. It was perfect for our family night "Chopped" competition. Our group would definitely like to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views!

The house was exactly as described with beautiful views, plenty of space inside and out and clean. Gordie was quick to respond to questions. I read reviews prior to booking about driveway and we really didn't find it to be as steep as described. We've stayed at houses in the past that had WAY worse driveways. With snow/ice, any driveway can be tricky but with our 4WD there was zero issues. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and beautiful scenery!

The view is absolutely magical! We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub! There was quick response from the owner when we had a question. I would 100% recommend the house for large groups. It was the perfect size for our 5 families. The kids loved having their own space in the lower level with the bunk beds. To top it all off we were close enough to go on adventures (white water rafting, ziplining, shopping and hiking). It was the perfect spot! Thank you 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C., Orlando, Florida, US

Awesome property, amenities and location

We were four families celebrating my parents’ golden anniversary. We kept commenting all week how perfect the find matched our needs and situation. I would recommend updating the mattresses and family room sectional for comfort purposes but otherwise everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

What a wonderful week had by all. Perfect location, perfect house and perfect weather. So much to do for all ages. Everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub; and the cool evenings around the fire pit were great! We were able to witness some spectacular sunsets. Hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect seclusion

My family of 8 adults and 3 children stayed a week at The Great Escape. Other than going to the grocery store and to dinner out twice, we saw no one else. This property sits perfectly secluded in the rural mountains along the TN/NC border. Even during one of the coolest and wettest weeks, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The saving grace was the heated pool and hot tub. The views and hikes, amazing. Seriously we want to come back and maybe next time for some snow. The only reason i rated cleanliness a 4 was because some sinks and shower drains were slow to drain and needed a good clean and the pool skimmer needed some attending to. Nothing major.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

The views were spectacular; pool and hot tub were great! Between those 3 I didnt want to go inside! Kids loved the trampoline and tree house! We were very happy with the stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023