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Great Escape

About Your Great Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains
Discover the beauty of nature and the comfort of home with our Blue Ridge Mountain Vacation Rentals in usa. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers, our properties offer stunning views, cozy accommodations, and a chance to reconnect with nature. Learn more About how we make every stay unforgettable. Your Great Escape awaits—book today!

About Great Escape

More than a House, a Vibe

Perfectly Located, Perfect for You

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 added, in-ground private pool (30x14) available MAY 1st - SEPT 30 - no exceptions on dates. 4WD REQUIRED IN THE WINTER AND EARLY SPRING.

Blue Ridge Mountains
About the host
Hosted by Gordie

We're a family of six with four kids who love the Great Escape - ages 11, 7, 5 and 1. We've always enjoyed the outdoors and the mountains. We rented the property in early 2014 and after a great weekend, decided to try to purchase it. 

We renovated the main house and are adding three bedrooms and substantial living space in the spring of 2017.
 

As former military members, my wife and i are happy to offer an 5% discount to Active Duty Military personnel. We also offer returning guests an 5% discount off of list price. 

Why they chose this property

Spectacular views and chance to escape the city. It's very private and quiet with no other houses in sight. We wanted to have a place where our tfour children could tramp around and explore while we could relax with extraordinary views.

What makes this property unique

Very, very quiet, and very very private. Our recent upgrades have transformed a great piece of mountain property into a premium mountain escape. 

Plenty of room for several families. Two master bedrooms and four additional guest rooms. Huge dining room table that seats 14. Plenty of seating areas on first two floors.

Languages: 

English

Premier Host

We consistently provide great experiences for the guests

About this area

Located in Zionville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk Knob State Park and Rich Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Tweetsie Railroad. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, mountain climbing, and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

Appalachian State University

27 min drive

Kidd Brewer Stadium

28 min drive

Tweetsie Railroad

35 min drive

Appalachian Ski Mtn

38 min drive

Beech Mountain Resort

46 min drive

Restaurants

Suba's

18 min drive

Mike's Bar-B-Q & Sub Shop

18 min drive

Sharpie's Restaurant

9 min drive

Loui's Back-Yard

14 min drive

Shokudo Express

18 min drive

Getting around

Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)

9 min drive

Explore the area

  • Red Tail Mountain Golf Club

  • Appalachian State University

  • Kidd Brewer Stadium

  • Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)

18 min drive
27 min drive
28 min drive
68 min drive

 

The spacious three level cabin with 6 bedrooms and two 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 $100 per night. The guest cabin includes the 7th bedroom and 5th bathroom.

There are three large TVs in the main house (family 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: Six bedrooms/four 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 14.

Guest Cabin: 1 bedroom, w bath, kitchenette and sitting room (rents for an additional $100 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

  • Spacious deck

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • Wrap around deck

  • 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 doesn't have 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 $100 per night, depending on the season. 100 yard walk from main house.

Still need more room - please reach out and I can refer you to another newly built rental house half a mile away.

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.

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