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Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

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TV, fireplace, table tennis
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Elk Park, NC
  • Lees-McRae College
    8 min drive
  • Land of Oz
    17 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort
    18 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Elk Park

This cabin places you within a 10-minute drive of Mountain Glen Golf Club and Lees-McRae College. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Lees-McRae College - 8 min drive
  • Land of Oz - 17 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 28 min drive
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Carolina Barbeque - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

Looking for a Creekside cabin that is family friendly with just about every amenity you can think of? Well, your search is over now that you have found the Cardinal's Nest, one of our popular log cabin rentals right on North Carolina's Cranberry Creek! Be it summer fun with bike riding, river tubing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding or winter fun in the game room with a ping pong table, large flat screen HDTV, this home truly provides fun and enjoyment no matter the season. The Cardinal's Nest has four bedrooms, one with a King and two with extra-long full-size beds and the fourth bedroom has two twin size beds. Also, downstairs is a sleeper sofa (queen size). This cozy home will complete your one-of-a-kind mountain stay.

Cardinals Nest is located less than thirty minutes to Beech Mountain Ski, and Sugar Mountain ski resort and Hawksnest Tubing & Zipline are both fifteen minutes away. The Town of Banner Elk is just ten minutes up the road for world-class shopping and dining.

Sleeping Accommodations
Main Level: Bedroom with King
Upper Level: Two bedrooms, one with an XL Full and another with two Twins
Lower Level: Bedroom with an XL Full, Pull-out Queen Sofa

Additional Notes:
- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
- Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. Property offers a wood burning fire-pit located down a steep walkway by the picnic table and river.
- The main roads are plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months.
- All linens and towels provided for your stay
-Dogs welcome $25/night per dog plus tax. Max of 4 dogs. Mature, well-trained dogs, only.
- Internet is currently Satellite-based with a monthly data cap. It's adequate for checking emails and general web browsing but should NOT be used for streaming, videos, or gaming activities. Depending on your phone carrier, your cell phone signal may or may not work in this location. Verizon is the best coverage here. If your wireless plan supports it you can use your phone's data as a hotspot.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198
The cabin is heated and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

395027

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Elk Park, close to Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Mountain Glen Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 4.4 mi.

Is there parking available at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What do couples enjoy most about Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen along with tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Yes, every cabin at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain or water views.

Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Review
The house is nice. The A/C did not work. There were several lights that did not work. One important one was where you entered the property. It was at the back of the house and it was REALLY dark. Location, for me, was not great. It was a bit of a drive to Boone and Blowing Rock where there are things to do. Not much to do in the immediate area. It’s right up from the road so you can hear vehicle noise. The creek below was pretty. I liked the gated entrance into the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view & lovely get away
We bought our 3 teen girls and their best friends on a holiday trip to ski & see snow. Many of them had never seen it. This house was perfect for what we needed. The teens only complaint was the wifi didn't work very well so they had to disconnect from the tv and phones more often. haha. They survived. The master bed was SUPER comfy! The house was beautiful and the location was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised
We went to the Cardinals Nest to get away from the Florida heat. We wanted fresh cool air, open windows and the sound of a babbling brook to relax to. What we got was a cabin with alot of religious overtones and completely inaccessible area of water that has signs for no fishing. Not sure where they want you to kayak or tube like they say in the description. The water is not for any of that. Then when you add the incredibly loud highway right at the base of the house, it was terrible. Non stop truckers, weekend cars squealing their tires, just continuous noise. So much so we couldn’t even enjoy the outside patio or rocking chairs or leave any windows open. We did bring this to the attention of the rental company ASAP and moved. It’s unfortunate that the rental company did not help us in getting a partial refund for false advertising and yet we used them to find our second property. The owners should be notified that they need to redo their listing to accurately describe the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall good
We woke up sweating in the middle of the night our first night there. Both thermostats were set to 71 but the temperature on the main floor was 80. Called the property managers about the issue at 9:30am the next morning. They were very kind, caring & attentive on the phone. Customer service person showed up at 4:59 that afternoon. Not an HVAC person. A customer service person. He was kind and caring and nice but he could only theorize about what the problem was and was not equipped to attempt to fix it. His parting words were "I hope it doesn't get hot again tonight." It was a very warm February so we opened doors / windows to cool the house off. Amazingly, doing so worked pretty well for the rest of our stay. We loved the property and felt very good about 95% of it. We would rate the property itself as very good. If we could be assured that future renters would not have the same HVAC issue we had, we would rate it even higher. Since future renters may make their decision based on our experience, we cannot. In summary - Beautiful home. Pretty well equipped. Kitchen needs more pots/pans/baking sheets/kitchen tools. Basement TV never worked. We couldn't even find the remote for it but it wasn't that big of a deal because we loved talking, hanging out & playing ping pong. Excellent gas grill. Comfortable furniture & beds. Well done bathrooms. Hard to figure out how to lock the doors but pretty easy once you see the small sticker on the edge of the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

SAVILLA s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin!
Overall it was very nice, hovering over a small creek making it a modern rustic experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cardinal nest review
It was such a great experience with my family. Would definitely go again. The view was amazing and the areas as well. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akeshia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend with Friends
We loved our stay at Cardinals Nest. The house is beautiful and well maintained. Our party of 10 (five adults, and five kids ages 6-12) slept comfortably and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well-stocked with sufficient pots, pans, utensils, etc. for making meals for a large group. Easy access to Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Hawks Nest. We were lucky enough to be there when the area got a good foot of snow and it was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

tate s.

Disliked: Cleanliness
alright
This was sort of adequate for our stay. The kitchen was woefully under-equipped. We could hardly get through 1 meal with the number of forks provided. The number of seats at the able does not match of number of people who could stay in the house and 1 person had to use a stool. There were dust bunnies. The cold water handle does not work in the upstairs bathroom. The only fry pan's non-stick coating was really warn and scratched (not healthy/safe). I am sure I am forgetting things. The fireplace works nicely!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Brooke P.

Beautiful cabin
Beautiful cabin. We weren’t able to ask ahead of time for a later checkout so we asked in the allowed time and never got a response from the company. There were empty water bottles, tons of dust bunnies, and empty wine corks left on the floor. Could be cleaned by staff better, but overall a beautiful property with a good lay out, no neighbors literally on top of you, and the gas logs didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Ben M., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and easily accessible
The property was in a beautiful and serene location as well as easy to locate and access. It was well taken care of and the communication was seamless. The house was spacious and accommodated our party of 7 adults and 2 children very well. There were only a few lackluster items in the kitchen such as missing coffee filters, dull knives, etc. This made our morning a bit challenging since we decided to cook breakfast in the house and we had to go grab coffee on the road. I am sure some of this was an oversight and not something that would dissuade us from staying here again. Overall, our group enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Rustic Cabin Getaway with Modern Conveniences!
This is a wonderful cabin with plenty of space and modern conveniences! The area is peaceful and quiet and you will enjoy the babbling brook below. The cabin has 3 separate deck areas and a recreational space downstairs. You are just 10 minutes from Banner Elk where you can find restaurants and shopping. I definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to visit the Banner Elk/Sugar mountain area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F., stuart,fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful clean home
Excellent support services
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice Cabin!
We love our stay in this place. Not far from many activities. After a day of sightseeing it is very relaxing to sit by the creek. The deck is very spacious but the only complain we have is that we didn’t get ehe change to enjoy it due to a horrible smell outside. That didn’t stop us from enjoying the house. The rest of the house was clean and comfortable. I will definitely recommend this place and will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sergio R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place
Great stay. Enjoyed quiet time with friends. The place is more quiet and isolated than you can see from the pictures. If you are looking for a place to unwund, this place does the trick. Two birds smashed into the huge beautiful window while we were there. Maybe a few stuck ons could be added to help them see it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and house!
Had a great time! Thx
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Property was just as advertised. Only recommendation is to pack basic kitchen needs (storage bags, tin foil, bags, cleaning stuff just to use during stay). We did have to buy extra hand soap because all the containers in the bathroom were empty. And I did take a few pictures of the already made damages just to cover ourselves. Otherwise, the cabin were perfect. Plenty of pillows and blankets for all. They had a keurig and coffee pot which was great. WiFi was spotty but worked when needed. I would 10/10 stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!!!
Flawless!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful getaway
Short distance to eagles nest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as described
The description, pictures, & owners fees would have one to believe that the property, to include the grounds, are well maintained. However, it was not completely as described. That’s the expensive gamble you take when renting based on the description and 3 reviews. Checks & balances should be performed prior to a rental stay & after. The description would have you to believe the fire pit is close by on the actual property, not down the hill by the creek with no usable sitting available. There are 2 picnic tables that should have been discards a very long time ago. Unfortunately, I’m not able to upload images, otherwise I would. The creek was the most enjoyable aspect of renting this cabin though. Instructed to load & run the dishwasher before leaving. When cooking for 7, the dishwasher isn’t big enough to accommodate all of the items used. Also, there were dishes that were neatly put away that we had to rewash, because of residue from previous visits. Why the cleanup fee? The bedding on two beds weren’t clean and although management offered to bring new pillowcases, that’s were checks and balances comes into play. So why the cleanup fee? The Dish Satellite services didn’t work and would have been extremely helpful to the kids to watch and relax after eventful days. A nice maintenance personnel came out on the first night of our stay to attempt to fix the problem and was there more than 2 hours without success. A Dish tech had to come out the next day to move the satellite because of overgrown trees blocking the signal. The maintenance personnel offered to come back the next day so we wouldn’t have to wait around, but when I called him he was occupied with another job. So my family decided to stay until the Dish tech was finished. Again, ground maintenance and checks and balances. Why the admin fee? We were instructed to discard all garbage to the outside bin that is suppose to have an added locking mechanism to prevent animals from opening. After eating breakfast and preparing to “cleanup”, we collect all garbage to take outside only to find the added locking mechanism doesn’t work. Not sure how long the garbage that was in the outside bin had been there, but it was sprawled everywhere to include going up the mountain. Again, have pictures. We picked up all of the garbage, to prevent being accused. Why the admin fee? The cabin was ok, but not well built. You can hear everything regardless of the level.

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Would be nice to have access to the Apple TV or Netflix and allow guests to log in with their account.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly what it said it would be.
Only thing that could have been done to improve was blowing off the porches. Other than this it was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cardinal's Nest Cabin
This is a great place to stay with extended family or friends. We stayed with another couple that had young kids. We had a blast. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019