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High Country Escape with Views

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Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace
Game room
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

High Country Escape with Views

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Four Diamond Escape!

Four Diamond Escape is perched at a high elevation atop Seven Devils, between Boone and Banner Elk, close to Hawksnest and Sugar Mountain Resorts. Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Ziplines, the town park, and Otter Falls Trail are all less than 2 miles below this home. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is only about 8 miles away and Beech Mountain Ski Resort is about 16 miles away. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad are both less than 18 miles away. Grandfather Mountain is approximately 12 miles away. The Watauga River is only a few miles away as well and offers fishing, tubing, and more. Downtown Banner Elk is 11 miles away, and the Towns of Boone and Blowing Rock are both about 13 miles away. Restaurants, shopping, and other fun things to do in the High Country are all a short distance from this spectacular, upscale mountain home.

On the main level, you will find an updated kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances with a gas cooktop. The adjacent dining area seats up to 8 guests at the banquet-style dining table, and the open living room boasts leather furniture, an HD Smart TV, and a floor-to-ceiling, stacked-stone, corner gas log fireplace. There is a half bath/powder room on the main level with a washer and dryer laundry closet. Wood floors, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, poplar bark accents, a live-edge branch balustrade, and other custom features make this the ideal upscale mountain getaway!

The master suite is on the main level and has a king bed, HD Smart TV, a private, front-facing Juliette deck, and a private ensuite bathroom with a granite vanity counter and two sinks, oversized tiled floors, and a custom oversized step-in shower with rock floor and glass doors.

Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, each with a king-size poster bed, an HD Smart TV, cathedral ceilings, and mountain views from the windows. There is a central bathroom upstairs as well, with a granite vanity and a soaking tub and shower combo, which serves the two bedrooms.

Downstairs features a huge king bedroom suite, an HD Smart TV, sliding glass doors that lead out to a lower deck with a hot tub. There is an ensuite bathroom with a granite vanity, and a tub and shower combo. Also on the lower level is a recently retrofitted game room with a pool table and an HD Smart TV as well. This was half of the bigger oversized garage. Go into the 1-car attached garage from the game room for convenient indoor parking. Park two or three more vehicles on the off-street gravel driveway.

Three different levels of decks enjoy spectacular mountain views and offer a fire table, comfortable outdoor seating, a gas grill, and outdoor dining. Central Heating and Air Conditioning make this house comfortable year-round. Smart TVs with cable programming and WiFi internet keep you connected while vacationing. Up to 3 dogs are allowed with an additional pet fee.

The Seven Devils Town Park, less than 2 miles away, offers tennis, pickleball, a playground, and a picnic area. Also nearby is the Otter Falls Trail which provides a nice walk or hike to beautiful mountain views and waterfalls. Hawksnest is also only a couple of miles away on Seven Devils and offers snow tubing in the winter months, and zip lines during the warmer weather months!

*Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.

Sleeping Accommodations (sleeps up to 8 guests):
Main Level King Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom #1 (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom #2 (sleeps 2)
Downstairs King Suite (sleeps 2)

Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2096 sq ft (195 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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

Property is also known as

391870

About the neighborhood

Map
Seven Devils, NC

What's nearby

  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 32 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪5506' Bar - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is High Country Escape with Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at High Country Escape with Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at High Country Escape with Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is High Country Escape with Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hawksnest Tubing Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Watauga River and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. are also within 6 mi (10 km).

High Country Escape with Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jacquelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snow Tubing
Great location for snow tubing at Hawksnest. It snowed during our stay. It was beautiful. No problems getting down or up if you have 4 wheel drive. Cabin was comfortable, nice gas fireplace in great room. Guys enjoyed the pool table on the lower level. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Outdated and needs a deep clean
The house looks much nicer online than it does in person. The living room and kitchen are small and the furniture is torn and scratched. The house needs a deep clean. The stove had burners that didn’t work, the sink had a leak, and there was trash and a fallen gutter surrounding the property. The view was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, but basic amenities need updating
The location and views of the property can't be beat! The house had a great layout for our group (4 adults, 4 kids), but the house is smaller than it appears in pictures. The home is clean, but the kitchen dishes and utensils need an overhaul. A lot of the dishes were chipped or cracked and there were only 4 bowls for a home that sleeps 8! We asked management for more bowls, but they suggested we buy disposal bowls as they were overrun with holiday requests. Additionally, the kitchen needs more dish towels. Be aware that there are no fireplaces or fire pits for wood burning. The indoor fireplace is gas logs, which is nice and easy, however we were hoping for an outdoor fire pit to do smores. There is an outdoor fire pit table on the porch, which is also nice, but doesn't work for smores. The roads in the neighborhood can be slick when icy/snowy, so be prepared for that. We enjoyed our stay and loved the views, but the house could use some basic amenity upgrades.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Christmas Tree Trip
House was fantastic. Views were amazing! Perfect for our family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Greensboro, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views
Great place to stay, all the bedrooms were spacious and very comfortable. We very much enjoyed the deck in the morning and at night with the fire pit. Views for days !
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain Getaway
The property is in a beautiful quiet area. Property for the most part is well equipped with modern smart TVs, excellent appliances, hot tub, fire table, BBQ. We enjoyed the fantastic views of sunrise and on the back sunsets. However the check in did not go well, the supplier provided the wrong front door code and wifi password via the recommended app. That wasted some time getting in. The second negative is the bad condition of kitchen dishes and utensils. Chipped and cracked dishes, incomplete sets, e.g. bowls. And no BBQ cooking tools. Also no property information binder was found.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time in the Mountains
Beautiful property and location! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilda W., Burlington,NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
This house is very nice & comfortable. The view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., De Soto, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
House was everything we were looking for-location to the Blue Ridge Mountains & Grandfather Mountain, plenty of room for our 3 families & exceptional view! It was our first time exploring the Blue Ridge and NC-proximity to hiking trails and waterfall trails was just perfect! Looking forward to our next NC vacation already!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and Views
Property smaller than what the pictures depicted but it was a lovely time and the place was very cozy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seven Devils Weekend
The property has the best view! Be sure you have a four wheel drive vehicle so you can traverse the mountain in hazardous conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Views
We had a great time staying in this home. It had everything we needed and the views were amazing from the home. It was close to Boone and Banner Elk. The home was clean and comfortable. We loved that it had four king beds! Great for couples traveling together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view! House was very nice. Loved the hot tub. Could have used more bath & kitchen towels
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
My family had a wonderful time. The decor of the house was meticulous for the mountain location. The weather turned out so nice and we were able to relax on the porch for most of our 4 day stay. The Mountain View was as spectacular as the pictures show.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The property itself is laid out nicely for a family. The four bedrooms are very roomy and comfortable. We did have a problem with the hot water heater the day before checking out and we received an email letting us know that they will be contacting someone but we never heard from anyone. So this resulted in two days of cold showers. Outside of that, it’s a great place to stay! If traveling in the snow, you will need a four wheel drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Views were amazing. Home was nice and clean. Kitchen amenities was top notch everything was there to dine anyone! Only thing was the floors squeaked. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

david p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
The house was as advertised. The view was incredible and the house was comfortable. It had everything we needed. So many things to do in the Boone/Blowing Rock area for families with kids. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J., Graham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat this view!
View from every level of the house is stunning! All king beds and they are super comfy. Kitchen includes anything you could need. TVs in each room are great quality. WiFi works extremely well and there is adequate cell service too. We enjoyed this fantastic property so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Trip
Great place to stay for a ski trip to Sugar/Beech. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends & Family Getaway
Spent 4 nights at Four Diamond Escape. Had a nice white surprise when we arrived, about 2" still on the ground and parts of the road. When the description and reviews tells you to take 4wd in the winter, they are not overreacting... Glad we did! This house is at the very top of a mountain with stunning views! The house was equipped with everything we needed. We plan to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay with family
This home was awesome! Views were amazing and felt homey. The kitchen is one of the best stocked kitchens I have seen in short term rentals. We had everything we needed to cook our meals. The only issue we ran in to was with the hot tub. We made sure it was operating correctly when we arrived. However upon inspection in the daylight it appeared to have not been cleaned in awhile. Lots of hair floating around and the water appeared yellow. The problem was addressed promptly that day. It was emptied, cleaned and refilled. Unfortunately we were not able to to really enjoy it because the time it takes to warm back up. We still enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie and Fred R., Cary, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with terrific view
We didn’t realize this home was located at an elevation over 4,700 ft but it was a nice surprise. It’s in a very private subdivision with incredible views. We captured amazing sky views of the sunrise over the mountains each morning. Def coming back and glad we have a Subaru if we decide to book in the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week summer vacation
One week in August 2020 with my wife and 3 adult sons (ages 19-26). House had what we needed. Had 4 bedrooms; MBR was on main floor and had a door to a private front porch that was nice to sit on when shade was wanted. Downstairs MBR had door to the hot tub, which could also be accessed by an outside stairway. 2 BR upstairs shared a bath. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were 3 full propane tanks on the deck. Each BR had small soap and shampoos available. There was ample paper towels and toilet paper. Every room had TVs, though we primarily used FR tv with our chrome cast. Ample seating in FR for our family of 5, though comfortable max would be 6. Very large kitchen table seats 8, plus there is a picnic table on the deck. We loved the deck furniture and found it clean and comfortable, though we brought the cushions inside each night, so they would be dry in morning. I almost did not rent this house due to a previous review that questioned the cleanliness of the home and quality of the furniture. My experience strongly contradicts what the previous renter noted in their negative review. I would rent again. House is withing 30 minutes of a Zip Line, Grandfather Mountain, Moses Cone Park, and Julian Price Park. We hiked about 35 miles on strenuous trails(Linville Falls, Grandfather Trail/Macrae Peak, and Profile Trail) , plus there are many easy trails at MC Park, JP Park, and there is simple trail called Otter Falls on the way up to the house. We mostly read books on deck in AM, hiked during day, had a large home cooked meal in evening, watched TV and played board games (there is no real yard to play in, so if you have small children take this into account). Drive up to house is typical of most mountain homes, with a lot of tight switchbacks, but within about 8 minutes you are up or down and you exit onto SR 105, which has easy access to nearby Boone, a closer grocery store, and connections over to SR 221/Blue Ridge Parkway. Would rent again if our boys were with us, but the next time will probably be me and the wife alone, so will probably get a room in Blowing Rock (assuming COVID 19) has mostly resolved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location- amazing view- everything was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020