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Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views

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Terrace/patio
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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4 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12397 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

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

Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views

Welcome to Westmount!

Westmount is a large, upscale home with a custom contemporary feel. This three (3) bedroom house has five (5) actual sleeping spaces and five and a half (5.5) bathrooms. Located in the gated community of Laurel Ridge, Westmount offers guests a central location just outside of Boone, near Valle Crucis, and close to Blowing Rock (about 12 miles) and Banner Elk (about 13 miles). Hiking, fishing, golf, sledding, shopping, great restaurants, and more are nearby!

Westmount sits perched high above the other homes in Laurel Ridge on a private mountaintop property with long-range views from all sides. A large stone patio off the front entrance and great room enjoy impressive views. Side and rear decks off of the kitchen and master suites offer more outdoor living and dining space, as well as a large hot tub. Manicured grounds can be explored and enjoyed. The property has a paved driveway, cobbled brick parking, and a two-car garage. You can park up to six (6) vehicles comfortably.

The grand, two-story entry foyer boasts wood floors with an artistic centerpiece, a custom chandelier, and an ornate wrought-iron balustrade. It gives way to the great room with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, a massive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs, a 55-inch HDTV, and comfortable custom furniture. Flanking the entry foyer is a formal dining room with wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and exposed beams, framing a banquet-style dining table that comfortably seats eight (8) guests. The breakfast table in the adjacent kitchen nook seats six (6) more, plus additional barstool seating in the kitchen for another two (2). Sixteen (16) guests can dine at Westmount comfortably.

The kitchen boasts heated brick floors, ample custom cabinetry, accent lighting under and over the cabinets, sandstone granite countertops with an under-mount stainless kitchen sink, a double oven, a gas cooktop on the central island, and more.

Also on the main level is a half bathroom/powder room and a queen bedroom with built-in shelves, an HDTV, and sliding glass doors leading to the rear deck. Such custom touches as built-in bookshelves, wine racks in the dining room, a bar area in the main hallway, and original custom artwork from area artists fill this home with character and authenticity.

The primary master suite is two steps down from the main hallway and great room. A wall of large windows reveals stunning mountain views in the master suite. The king bed sits across from these beside a cozy sitting area with comfortable leather swivel chairs in front of the gas log fireplace and HDTV. His-and-Hers ensuite master bathrooms offer a unique touch of luxury and comfort. "His" master bathroom offers a large vanity counter with a sink, a fully-tiled shower, and a closet. "Her" master bathroom has a large tile shower, a soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Step out to the quiet side deck from the master suite and enjoy the sunset, or step down to the hot tub.

Ascend the second staircase, a half-flight of stairs that accesses another king suite that is also private and dedicated. This suite offers a king bed, high ceilings, an HDTV, views from every window, and a long, luxurious window seat, ideal for stretching out and taking a nap. This suite also has an ensuite full bathroom with a combination tub and shower.

Upstairs, via the main stairway, you have a central loft room, mostly enclosed with an archway view down into the great room. This room is wrapped with tongue-and-groove wood walls and ceilings, creating a warm, lodge-like space. It has a gas log fireplace and a pool table with built-in seating in the central alcove window. On one side of this loft room is another bedroom suite with tongue-and-groove wood ceilings and skylight windows, wood floors, and a queen bed. It has an HDTV, an alcove with a cozy swivel chair in front of a huge window, and an ensuite bathroom with a large tiled shower. The "Hideaway Room" has two twin beds, a full bed, and a third twin trundle bed on the other side of the loft room. This room is fun for all ages with books and games, an HDTV for games, and Smart TV functions.

Downstairs is a wonderful Family room with a pool table, high top card table and a comfortable sitting area around a big screen TV.

Westmount offers central heating and air conditioning, a laundry room, an outdoor gas grill, three (3) gas log fireplaces, WiFi internet, five (5) HDTVs, four (4) of which have digital cable TV programming, a hot tub, a pool table, games, books, and more.

NO PETS allowed at Westmount. This is not a pet-friendly property.

SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS (sleeps up to 12 guests max, no exceptions!):
Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Second King (sleeps 2)
Queen Suite (sleeps 2)
Second Queen Suite (sleeps 2)
Twin and Full Room-2 Twin beds, 1 full bed (sleeps 3-4)

DISTANCE TO ATTRACTIONS:
Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is on Seven Devils - 11 miles Appalachian Ski Mountain - 10 miles
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort - 13 miles
Beech Mountain Ski Resort - 16 miles
Tweetsie Railroad - 9.5 miles
Grandfather Mountain - 17 miles
Linville Falls and Linville Caverns - 30
Watauga River - 3 miles
Watauga Lake - 25

COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
- Westmount is located in a private community. Guests are asked to be respectful of the neighborhood. Sound travels in the mountains, so please be mindful when enjoying the outdoor areas.
- There is a countywide noise ordinance in place after 10 pm.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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: 4,275 square feet

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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 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
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

396413

About the neighborhood

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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Deer On King - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Watauga River. Hound Ears Golf Club and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Private Mountaintop Retreat with Breathtaking Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

The location is amazing! Close to Boone and both Sugar and Beech Mountains. The views were amazing on all sides and there was ample space for our family (grandparents, parents, children ages 6 months-8 years). Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Excellent getaway spot...tranquil, with beautiful views everywhere: sunrises, sunsets, moon rises, Grandfather Mountain, Valle Crucis. Autumn foliage was starting to pop, so that made everything even more perfect! We arrived a short time after Helene had ravaged this part of the state, so Westmount was a breath of fresh air that we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed this property. There was plenty of room for the entire family, and the house and views were beautiful. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10

The house itself was great. There were two toilet stopped up upon arrival and it took three day to get that taken care of. The hot tub did not work. We called to see if we could get the driveway salted or scraped and we were told they did not provide that service, but we happened to see a plow truck up there and ran him down and he told us he worked for your company , it just wasn't scheduled for that day. It was disappointing that we were only provide one towel per person. Also, it needs to be specific in the information that two of the bathrooms are in the master bedroom. That was a real issue!

10/10

We loved this home and the location. Very nice neighborhood! THE VIEWS.... INCREDIBLE. Truly a panoramic view of layered mountains. The stone terrace on this house is amazing. Great place for coffee! The layout was perfect for our family. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10

Great house, some problems which I have already conveyed. Thanks for your assistance. All the best! Jim
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10/10

Beautiful home, private location with gorgeous mountain views.
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8/10

Westmount is a beautiful home with a magnificent view. We have rented it 2 years in a row. Apparently there are new owners, because it was not as well stocked as it was last year. Two of the bathrooms are in the Master suite which is very nice for the hosts, but it leaves 2 other bedrooms without baths. We really enjoyed the stone veranda in front and the deck in the back. Lovely views from both. The house appeared to have been sanitized, but some of the other cleaning had been neglected. I advised Carolina Cabin rentals about this, so it will probably be corrected. We had a wonderful time there!

10/10

Great place to stay. Just a few minutes from skiing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10

Beautiful home that accomodated eleven guests. Great kitchen and gathering areas. Easy access to ski slopes and other forms of entertainment and restaurants. We would rent again just for the views alone!
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10/10

I can not say enough positive things about this home. Spacious, relatively easy to get to (there are plenty of curves up the mountain) and cozy! If you rent this home only for the view from the rock patio, you will not be disappointed! We are a group of 5 sorority sisters and ASU alumni that do a yearly "reunion" for homecoming. The house was much bigger than we really needed. However, we loved having all that space and our own bedroom! The Master King downstairs - huge and amazing view! You wake up to an incredible view of Grandfather Mountain. The gas log fireplace creates a cozy, warm living room that we used a lot to watch college football and reconnect with friends! The only thing that was disappointing is that we didn't have time to try out the hot tub! This home is awesome and thank you for allowing us to rent your home!
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6/10

Smell of old inside. Views Great. Furniture Interior/Exterior needs updating. Power Wash Stone patio. Interior major update brass door handles, old lighting plates, bathroom toilets fixtures old old old.
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10/10

This lovingly furnished home was perfect for our family of ten -- three generations, aged 7 to 70+, enjoyed gathering inside and out. The location was ideal for easy access to Boone, Valle Crucis, Linville, Blowing Rock (a bit further but still easy), the Blue Ridge Parkway and favorite trails. With a 180-degree view of blue ridges and sky, the front patio was a magnet for watching the morning clouds clear from the valley below and the sun set behind those magical mountains. Do come and enjoy this house--just not for the weeks we want it next year!
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8/10

This is a beautiful house with fantastic views. The master suite is fabulous with his and hers bathrooms, however one of the other bedrooms does not have an ensuite bath. The veranda on the front and deck on the back are outstanding with beautiful views and comfortable furniture. The kitchen is fairly well stocked but could use some larger pots and casseroles. Overall, we had a wonderful time here and probably will return.
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10/10

Best stay ever, loved it
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10/10

Excellent location, incredible views. But more importantly, the customer service by Billy and the team at the property management company was super!