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Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons

Welcome to Read Retreat.


Come enjoy the beauty and charm of lovely Beech Mountain here at Read Retreat. The Read Retreat offers many amenities for your next trip to the mountains. This property is located in very close proximity (only two rights and a left!) to Beech Mountain Resort, where you will find fun in both winter and summer months. On the main floor, you can enjoy a comfortable, open floor plan living space. The kitchen area sports stainless steel appliances and an open space perfect for creating food and fun. The living room gives you plenty of comfortable seating surrounding a stone fireplace and a large flat smart screen TV, a cozy place for spending time with family and friends. Off of the other side of the kitchen, you find a beautiful dining room with a large rustic table. On the main level, you will also find two queen suites both with their own full adjacent bathrooms. When you head upstairs you will find another queen suite. As you head downstairs you discover a large comfortable bunk room perfect for kids or teens. Here there are a set of bunk beds with a full trundle bed to give you plenty of sleeping space. The bunk room also has plenty of entertainment options, including a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, and an air hockey table. Outside at Read Retreat you have many relaxing options. Enjoy the large outdoor hot tub, relax around the fire pit, or take it easy on the deck while you grill. Option to add Beech Mountain Club access which includes: golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, heated pool and tons of exclusive dining options (extra fee applies. Contact us for more details.) This beautiful location is a great place to enjoy the cool breezes and delightful wooded view. Come experience the joy of the mountains here at Read Retreat for your next vacation.

Property manager

Kimberly Read

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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 not allowed

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons
Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin
Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin
Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons

About the neighborhood

Map
Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Land of Oz - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Banner Elk Winery - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪5506' Skybar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located on the waterfront, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Beech Mountain Resort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Land of Oz and Buckeye Recreational Center. Tate-Evans Park and Banner House Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

I am really glad we picked this property.It was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Clean, cute property situated perfectly right outside Banner Elk. Tons to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Everything you need
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location, cabin fit our needs perfectly and the kids loved the bunkroom. Great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

The property was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. The owner responded quickly and the house was exactly as pictured. The hot tub was very nice after long days skiing and my boys loved feeding the deer with the corn that was supplied. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Plenty of room for everyone and four full baths a definite plus. Hot tub, fire pit, carefree deer everywhere and of course the 5500 elevation views. A great place with room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This was a fabulous place to getaway with family. We couldn’t have been more pleased with this rental. It was everything and more than expected from rental site. We definitely want to visit again and will recommend to other family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

We enjoyed our stay. It was great having so many bathrooms. Hot tub was wonderful but could have used some instructions. Overall a good cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

This was a perfect setting for a summer writing retreat for our cohort of 5. The location is really lovely, with a back yard that leads to a creek and then a walking trail. We had two deer visit us regularly and also saw a mama bear and her four adorable cubs. We each had our own bed, although one brave soul had to sleep in the top bunk. (She was a great sport about that!) Overall a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We stayed over Christmas with 10 people total from ages 4-44. It was so relaxing and beautiful. We all fit comfortably and had an incredible Christmas vacation. Skiing and tubing was close. Kimberly, the owner was so friendly and gracious! Thank you Read family for helping us have a magical Christmas in the mountains!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

So glad we stumbled on this cabin. It is an absolute gem. Loved the wood burning fireplace, hot tub, fire pit. Beds were super comfortable, lots of room for everyone to stretch out. Updated bathrooms were a plus. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the area/neighborhood and would love to buy in this area. The "hiking trails" behind the cabin were more than just neighborhood paths! We left the cabin and were gone exploring for hours. For those nervous about driving in the mountains it is steep but not sketchy. I wouldn't try it in the snow without 4WD but our old minivan did just fine.Thank you for sharing your wonderful retreat with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10

We really enjoyed our stay at the Reed Retreat! Location is perfect! There were a few things that kept me from rating 5 stars though…. Cabin could have used a little TLC in cleaning department. Pots and pans are definitely on their last leg. Toaster bottom falls out when lifted. Garbage disposal not working while there even though someone came out to “fix” it. Shower also clogged up. But despite these minor issues my family had a wonderful time and the beds are extremely comfortable!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We arrived on Friday when Elliott crossed the Us. Leaving most of the mountain with a treacherous and slow drive in, most homes without power, pipes frozen , and the ski resort closed. The Read retreat concurred all those problem. Kim (owner) called on our way in to make sure we knew if the conditions. We live at WB but grew up in ohio so we immediately knew to keep the faucets dripping, and start a fire. We had power when we got to the mountain. Only lost our kitchen sink to pipes freezing (which came back in the next days). The home was warm and cozy!! My family enjoyed the few days of being all locked in together to play games and have dance parties! We will definetly be back to the mountain! And would completely stay at read retreat again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

The property itself was exactly as shown in the pictures. We did enjoy our stay at the Read Retreat. We had 2 momma deer and their babies visit us every morning and evening. Our grandkids loved playing in the stream on the property. However, I do have a couple issues that I did talk to the host about. One was that the house could have had a little more attention to detail on the cleaning. My grandkids found several pieces of hard sharp plastic on the floor of the game room. We could never determine what it came from. Two, the house shows pictures of the club house pool, tennis and golf which we found out are NOT included. You have to transfer the club membership to your name in order to access. I was told by the host that it would cost $900.00 to transfer, but the clubhouse told us that it would be $300.00. Had I known this I would not have booked this house because we were planning on hanging out be the pool on our last day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We loved our stay at the Read Retreat! Our group of two families (4 adults and 4 boys aged 6-11) take an annual trip to the mountains to explore nature and seek out salamanders, and this cabin was a perfect base for doing so! There is literally a springhead in the backyard, with a small creek flowing down into Pond Creek (which was great for brook trout, btw). We saw hundreds of salamanders during the long weekend, as well as a black bear (heed the warnings about proper trash disposal!), loads of deer, squirrels, birds, etc. The house was very comfortable, and the beds and linens were all new and very soft. The bathrooms were a little small, but made up for it by being fully renovated with great showerheads, water pressure, and plenty of hot water. The deck and porch were both great for enjoying the yard, as was the hot tub after a long day of hiking. The public access trail along the creek was a big value-added, and if you follow it down you get to a nice public fishing pond. It is also a beautiful area to explore (Beech Mountain, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mountain, even Boone is nearby), and this cabin makes a great base for doing so. Thank you for the great stay! Our salamander and other biodiversity observations from around the cabin can be seen on iNaturalist (username- josiah)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This home was perfect for our ski trip! We had a short drive to Beech mountain and relaxing in the hot tub after a long day was perfect! We had a group of 4 couples and had plenty of space! Kim was a great host and was quick to respond to any needs we had! We even had the chance to feed some deer that were hanging out in the back yard. Such a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Great location just a short drive to the ski area. Hot tub was a great plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Read Retreat was the perfect setting for a family weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Spent a lovely weekend with some dear friends and made some wonderful memories. They cabin was the perfect size and perfect location. We had everything that we needed. The deer that came into the back yard and ate out of our hands were a special treat. The only thing that was a disappointment was that it needed some extra cleaning. I made the owner aware and I’m sure she handled it. It is a great cabin to make some lasting memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Wonderful family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

My family and I were so happy with our stay at the Read Retreat! My grandmother, mother, sister, my 11th month old daughter, and I, stayed the weekend in Beech Mountain to visit the Land of Oz. Even though the weather was not great, and we didn't get to enjoy the outdoor amenities, we still enjoyed every minute! Kimberly was very helpful from the beginning - from getting lost on the wrong road 😅 to my sister's automobile issues when we checked out, we are so thankful for her quick responses! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Our stay here was absolutely amazing we enjoyed every bit of it. The cabin itself is such a beautiful place!! The beautiful nature trails and outside surroundings of the house was the best part. Personally my family loves the outdoors and a great adventure, we really enjoyed the trails and the breathtaking views of the beautiful mountains! Definitely looking forward to visiting again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022