Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11407 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Blowing Rock, NC

Price Lake
‪2 min drive‬
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
‪4 min drive‬
Julian Price Park
‪6 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Graystone Cottage!

Graystone Cottage is a beautiful, custom mountain home that sits on 8 private acres adjoining the Pisgah National Forest. It is surrounded by mature woods and has exceptional mountain views, including that of Table Rock and Hawksbill. With custom appointments such as massive stone fireplaces and hearths, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and live-edge log beams, this is truly a unique mountain home.

*Allows pets with an additional fee.
*Firewood available for purchase after booking. Please contact Carolina Cabin Rentals if interested.

All bedrooms in the home have full bathrooms, with the master featuring a sauna. Each bedroom also has access to an outdoor part of the property. The master suite leads to the view side sunroom. The bedrooms on the lower level lead to either the stone courtyard or to the covered porch.

The custom kitchen is a highlight of the house with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and a large center island. Two dining tables seat 8 and 6 people respectively. They are nearby, allowing for up to 14 guests to dine together. The main floor has a living room and den, both of which have access to different outdoor spaces, heating elements, and HDTVs. The lower level offers a cozy sitting area, an HDTV, foosball, as well as access to the screened-in porch.

Graystone cottage has extensive outdoor space, including an open-air deck, a sunroom, and a stone courtyard with a stone barbecue and fire feature. You will also find an outdoor dining space and an Adirondack-style swing.

Additional Room Details
Sitting Room
Queen Murphy Bed
Sunroom
Queen Murphy Bed

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Pisgah National Forest. The cottage offers a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
On-site recreation includes a sauna
Just a 4-minute walk from Pisgah National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Price Lake

As a guest of Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation, you'll find a sauna and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Blowing Rock cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

Sauna

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

Foosball table
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 4,376 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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.

Property is also known as

294375

Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation Reviews

8.2

Very good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Ohio

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Fall Views

You can’t beat the view! Would return again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

David C.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place with a snake issue and tone deaf property management folks

The property is fantastic - we loved the vibe, the views and more. The owners have done a great job restoring this special place. Unfortunately, the house is old and has open areas (not my analysis - words of the property management employee who came there) around the foundation that allowed a snake to literally come out of the wall in the downstairs bedroom while my sister and brother in law were in bed. We called the property management company who had no comprehension/ compassion of why we weren't comfortable having our family/friends stay in a bedroom with a snake. They simply put down a sticky pad to try and catch the snake which didn't work. When I asked for a discount on the second week of the visit - given that we weren't comfortable with having guests join us - they gave me a cavalier response of "that's common in the mountains" and offered me 1/2 of a one night rental fee off the total 2 week rental. Given that we couldn't invite guests there for a full week - and my wife wasn't super comfortable staying there period after the snake came in the house - they clearly don't have any understanding that most folks consider snakes in the wall a pretty big deal. In short, our vacation was compromised by a snake issue - and we ended up spending a week in a big house alone because no other comparable houses were available. Life is imperfect - I get that - but when paying top dollar you expect to receive first class service versus "suck it up" its the mountains and a concession of less than half of one night's rate. And I certainly hope they addressed the open areas where the snake(s) came in.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Peter A.

7 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

july 4

Beautiful place, but not well cleaned

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N., Loganville, GA.(Atlanta)

23 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Getaway

We had an amazing stay at Graystone Cottage! The place was very well stocked, spacious, and comfortable for our families gathering. Kitchen was large and fully equipped with anything needed! Breathing taking views, especially at sunset. Plenty of games, fire pit was nice for making S'mores, and the hot tub was nice also. Oh almost forgot the master bathroom, Amazing shower/ steam room, and can't forget the heated floors a great addition! No complaints from us, would absolutely rent the Graystone Cottage again in the future!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Rachel S.

12 Nov 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We were traveling with our family of five (three small children). The house is in a fantastic location with the best views! I called early to check about the possibility of checking in early so we could cook diner with the kids. We were not able to due to it still being cleaned. Upon checking in at 4pm. we arrived to the house not being cleaned at all. There were dirty towels and linens at the previous party left the place. We had virtually no cell phone signal at the property (take into consideration if you have Sprint). Once I was able to speak the property manager, they were very apologetic and said they would have someone there right away. They were excellent about communicating with us. We had to leave and came back around 8pm and the cleaning crew was still there. We were able to at least unpack, but the cleaners were there until around 9:30pm (it was pretty dirty). The property management ended up refunding us one nights stay due to the issue. They did their best to make the situation better, but in general the property does need a little attention. Just general maintenance (sink faucet is really loose). Overall it needs a really deep cleaning. We really enjoyed our stay after it was cleaned. The master steam shower was awesome, and the kitchen is very well stocked and fun to cook in. The views are just spectacular, and the location gives you access to all you need but you get to enjoy space and quiet! Fix the cleanliness issues and this property is 5 stars.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Brittany B., Greensboro, NC, USA

9 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

While we had some reservations leading up to our trip, based on some recent negative reviews, we were pleasantly surprised. We did not find the precious negative reviews to be accurate, and it likely could be due to the somewhat cooler temperatures. We did not find any snakes, and the insect presence was low (we always assume there will be some on a wooded lot). The home was incredibly spacious and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed having two living areas, so that our family could space out a bit. The views were insane - best we’ve ever had from our years coming to Blowing Rock. We look forward to returning to this vacation rental and would highly recommend to other vacationers! A few minor notes to Carolina Cabin rentals: 1) the half bath toilet leaked at the base; should be easily repaired and we simply avoided using that bathroom 2) the hot tub is a little too small for the size of the home 3) cleaning company could do a better job...still nothing offensive though 4) may not be anything that can be done, but internet was fairly slow

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Ameeta S.

7 Oct 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views with too many issues

After being home for most of this year, we were excited to get away. This home was a huge disappointment. We wholeheartedly agree with Mitch P's review 8/23/20. We even found the dead snake! The house is in dire need of attention and we did end up spending our trip compiling the list of issues in daily calls with management. There are several health and safety concerns. The master bedroom has loose bulbs in the lamps - one lamp shade even has a burn hole. The main level wooden deck needs attention. One 8 yr old child in our group got a splinter - it was so deep we were unable to immediately take it out (luckily we managed to get it out after getting home). The home was dirty. When we arrived, the master toilet wasn't flushing (that was our first clue). Then we went downstairs and it was quite dirty - dust, bugs, cobwebs. Did I mention the leaking kitchen sink yet? Let's not forget the hot tub - which worked once during our trip. During covid you anyway are trying to stay away and here we had to have maintenance come a few times. It was less than ideal. The lower level screened in porch is very poorly maintained (like the deck above) with too many bugs. Unfortunately we required all bedrooms so a few toughed it out sleeping downstairs. Aside from daily insects (hope you don't have to go to the bathroom middle of the night - must love bugs!), there was a problem with the shower water temperature. It would change suddenly and mostly stay cold. In one bathroom and the sitting area, there needs to be better sealing of cracks (could be as simple as spray foam & clear caulk), as the stone features and drywall is probably where a lot of insects are coming in. The exterior is not well kept. The driveway and surrounding stone patio and stairs all have slippery moss. The driveway has a hole of missing asphalt and cracks. The trash cans are kept on the side of the house and are not animal proof (just some bungie cords). There is a trash & recycling center across the street which we opted to use so as not to attract animals. The above list is not all inclusive. There were other things, such as loose sink in the master bath, no locks on the bathrooms - not even the hallway powder room, several loose toilet seats, dim lighting, worn out furniture/cushions. While we do appreciate Carolina Cabin working with us to amicably resolve, we would have preferred to enjoy the experience we were expecting. Ultimately we ended our trip a day early.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Ohio

30 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

We recently stayed at this property for a long weekend and had a great stay. The property has a beautiful view of the mountains and is located in a great location. Nice amenities and comfortable surroundings. We traveled with our two young children and dog. We would definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Mike E., Cincinnati, OH

16 Sept 2020

Greystone

The house is very nice particularly the upper floor. It was very well stocked with kitchenware etc and there were lots of nice touches like games and books. The views from the deck were spectacular. We did however have a lot of issues with the lower level. It was not clean and there were a lot of spiders. The property managers were very responsive but even after the cleaning crew had been, there were still cobwebs in multiple places. That combined with the fact that there was only intermittent hot water downstairs resulted in us not using that level. We were fortunate as there were only three in our party. The local countryside was every bit as spectacular as we expected, the big surprise was Blowing Rock. It’s a great little town with some really good restaurants and interesting shops.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne G.

20 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven in the Mountains

Two years in a row and will be back again. Perfect Home and Perfect Setting.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Boca Raton

1 Jul 2018

Stunning Scenery

Beautiful Cabin. Breath-taking views. Spacious.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne G.

7 May 2018

Absolutely Amazing house and view.

Could not dream of a place so perfect. Has everything and the view is spectacular. 5 star rating is definitely low...10 star plus. 2 dishwashers came in handy and since I love to cook, the gas stove was fantastic..The Family absolutely Loved the place and we will be back...

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018