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Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic.

Cabin in Purlear with kitchen and balcony

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6167.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Purlear, NC

Place, W Kerr Scott Reservoir
Place, Appalachian State University
‪38 min drive‬
Place, Tweetsie Railroad
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Suite Bear's Lair

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic.

Welcome to The Sun Lodge –

Our 3,000-acre community is private, quiet, and perfect spot for a restful vacation.

Escape to the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains at The Sun Lodge, a secluded three-story lodge nestled within a gated community. Just 25 minutes from Boone and Wilkesboro, and only 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this serene getaway is surrounded by hiking trails and natural beauty.

Designed with an open floor plan, The Sun Lodge offers a cozy yet spacious atmosphere:
Loft Retreat: Queen bed, half bath, private deck with stunning views, cozy sofa, and a reading chair.

Main Level: Well-stocked kitchen with premium Pampered Chef appliances, a fireplace, a game table, and a full bath.

Downstairs Bear’s Lair: King-size bed, wrap-around sofa, stereo television, an additional queen bedroom, full bath with jacuzzi jet bathtub, washer and dryer, and a walk-out basement leading to double hammocks.

Enjoy modern conveniences like super-fast Wi-Fi, perfect for remote work, along with peaceful wildlife-watching from our birdfeeders and hummingbird feeders. A gas grill on the deck makes for the perfect evening cookout.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
****Our tight spiral staircases may not be suitable for small children or elderly guests.

****If booking for five or more travelers, we just want to make sure you noticed that the house has an open floor plan with limited privacy. Both the loft and the basement king bedroom are open rooms.

Book your stay at The Sun Lodge and experience the beauty, relaxation, and adventure of the Blue Ridge Mountains!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a spiral staircase.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Place Gate Card on table

Make sure that all windows are closed and locked

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No guests without prior approval

Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am Please respect our neighbors.

We do not allow firearms on the property If you are a firearms carrier your firearm must remain off the property

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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Purlear

Located in Purlear, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Ashe County Cheese Store and Boone Mall. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting.

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Purlear, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian State University - 38 min drive - 38.0 km
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 39 min drive - 38.4 km
Tweetsie Railroad - 43 min drive - 42.9 km
Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 44 min drive - 41.9 km
The Blowing Rock - 49 min drive - 48.9 km

Restaurants

‪Mcds - ‬41 min drive
‪Foster Poultry Farms - ‬29 min drive
‪Savory Affair Catering - ‬33 min drive
‪Benny’s Craft Treats - ‬43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkes Heritage Museum and Lowe's Park at River's Edge. Wilkes Community College and Holmes Convocation Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

14 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cabin is Beautiful and the viewbis BREATHTAKING!!!!! THE HOST are so wonderful to work with and we highly recommend this listing and would stay again ...

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

21 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Motorcycles riding on Blur Ridge Parkway

We had a great time. This was my second stay here and I love it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place, great view, hiking, waterfall and pond!

We have already booked another stay here! The view is top notch. Cozy house and we love it here. The waterfall and pond with all of the trails make this a great getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

18 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Loved the house. Easy to get to. The view was outstanding.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

13 September 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This cabin is a very comfortable place to relax and has all of the necessities. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items, and the entire cabin was very clean and organized. The view of the distant mountain range is beautiful at all times of the day, and gives the impression that you are at 4,000 feet, although it is less that 2,000 feet, which is a nice feature if you do not want to drive up mountain roads a lot and you prefer a little warmer climate than the high altitudes. The owners were great and communicated promptly with any questions or concerns. The only issue was getting into the cabin on the first day and that was solely my fault, but the owner helped me out very quickly. The cabin was very peaceful and quiet, both inside and outside, which is a very nice feature since most guests will want to spend a fair amount of time on the deck without being too close to other properties. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house with spectacular view!

The Sun Lodge was everything we wanted for a mountain vacation. The house felt like home thanks to Linda and Greg. We couldn't get enough of the view! Can't wait to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

1 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay In The Mountains

Wonderful cabin with a view to die for. We could have spent the whole weekend sitting on the deck but we would have missed the beautiful interior with any amenity you could ask for, comfortable bed and fully stocked kitchen. Thank you to the owners for making their home available for others to enjoy. Hopefully, we can visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

22 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sun Lodge review

The good: Beautiful views and cabin. Comfortable beds, good location to Boone and Wilkesboro The bad: only one TV downstairs in the main bedroom, spiral stairs upstairs and downstairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Charlotte, NC

17 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We rented the property for a quiet weekend away. Everything was exactly as pictured and stated in the listing. The home is so cozy, well stocked and has incredible views. The hosts are very organized and great communicators. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul L.

14 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Vacation

This cabin was amazing! The pictures do no justice. We had all we needed to feel like home. Linda is very nice and answers back in a timely fashion. We traveled from Florida and arrived an hour early and Linda aloud us to check in early. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than expected

Wow, the cabin and view are AMAZING! Everything exceeded our expectations. Communication with the property manager was great. The cabin was clean and well-stocked! And the view from the deck was breathtaking. We spend all of our early mornings and evenings in the outside space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Madison C.

13 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous home

Had an amazing time at this cabin above the clouds! The hosts provided everything we needed. The only notes I have is that although listed in the amenities that they have a hot tub, it is actually a bathtub with jacuzzis. If you filter your searches for mountain houses with hot tubs like I did, just be mindful that this one does not have one. Lastly, because it is a mountain home, there were quite a bit of stink bugs that found their way in. They like the warmth so they really loved the up stairs loft. Our friends who took the loft ended up sleeping on the bottom floor with us the last night due to how many there were on the top floor. Had the best weekend with my girls at this house! The fireplace was extra cozy!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

17 August 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing amenities and lovely hosting. Fully stocked house with everything you could possibly need.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

8 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time just relaxing on the balcony, watching the birds, and listening to all the sounds of nature.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas p.

31 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accommodations!!

We have stayed in numerous cabins over the years and this one was the most well stocked and one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in. We did have a problem with one of the toilets, but Greg was in it and took care of it for us. It was a great location between Wilkesboro and Boone. Beautiful deck overlooking the mountains. We would stay here again without question.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

16 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Shot of Relaxation

As always, the Sun Lodge is just the perfect place for relaxation. Do yourself a favor, wake up before sunrise, make a cup of coffee, and enjoy the beauty of sunrise over the mountains.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

1 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Cabin was wonderful. Views were amazing. Well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the hiking trails around the pond and the neighborhood waterfall. No complaints at all! Would definitely go back! If I could give 10 stars I would!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

30 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Calming

This was our third trip to this beautiful home and spectacular view. This mountain community feels like home away from home. Cozy and nicely decorated with all kitchen and bathroom amenities. Clean and welcoming. Love the deck. Even though we had mainly rain this past Monday-Wednesday but still enjoyed listening to the silence of the night with exception to the crickets. I hope this area dodged the flooding.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

1 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin with spectacular views!

Great community and lovely cabin. Great weekend getaway, convenient to lots of area activities. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

We really liked the property. It rained the whole time we were there. We had some good views despite the weather. Lodge was well supplied and very thoughtfully planned. Made it so easy to prepare meals in the kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape to the best view!

Our second time was a delight and really enjoyed the beautiful view. Though there was quite a bit of cloud control. The cabin was very nice and all the little extras were appreciated. I want to make you aware that the downstairs hair dryer might need replaced. When I turned it on for just a few seconds it immediately started smelling like it had been burnt. Appreciated all the extras. We enjoyed looking at all then deer down the mountain to the main road. Thanks for sharing a small piece of your paradise. Wendy, Jason, Jacob, & Kayla.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

26 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading house description

We don't believe the description of the house was very clear. Especially for older folks, it should be stated that there is no bedroom on the main floor. Of the three sleeping areas, only one has a door on the room. The only staircases (2) to the loft and lower level sleeping areas are spiral. It is difficult to carry luggage up and down such stairs and easy to slip and fall on them. There is no TV on the main floor and only two comfortable chairs to sit in on the main floor. But the house is very clean and well-stocked with a great view, wonderful deck, and easy to drive to.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

27 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The cabin was beautiful, the views were spectacular! Very easy to get to and close to great towns. Cabin was stocked with everything you need!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

28 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing views

Pros - beautiful views - easy drive to get to - very nice cabin and owners added lots of lovely little touches. - felt very homey and relaxing - loved the sitting areas on the porch and lower level Cons - mold in the all the jets in the whirlpool bathtub so we couldn't use it - the kitchen was missing baking dishes liie 9×13 pans to cook with. Luckily we brought some. - spices and condiments need to be restocked . Many were outdated - crockpot needs to be replaced. Cooked unevenly -some supplies were not stocked . Over all we had a very nice stay and would recommend to others

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

19 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Beauty

This is perhaps the most peaceful place in the world. The location is incredible. Watching the sunrise over the mountains feels like living inside of a painting. This has quickly become my family's favorite place to visit -- and if you book a trip here, it likely will be yours too.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Linda & Greg King VanBenschoten

We love cooking, eating, traveling and spending time with our family. We have 6 grown children and we are so happy to spend time with our grandchildren.
We love spending time in the mountains and hiking.
We are thrilled to have you share our home and experience this little corner of heaven.
Linda & Greg

Why they chose this property

We have loved spending time together in the mountains. We decided to find a get away place for us to relax and unwind. This was the first and only property we looked at. We fell in love right away.

What makes this property unique

One of the reasons we chose our cabin is for its peaceful seclusion and incredible views. With that being said, it will take you about 15 minutes from the gate house to reach The Sun Lodge. We love the winding roads and find it beautiful. Often we encounter deer, raccoons, fox, and wild turkey.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Queen Bedroom

Primary Suite Bear's Lair

Upstairs Loft

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Loft Bathroom

Main floor

Spaces

About this property

Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic.

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Purlear

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

Wendi P.

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Motorcycles riding on Blur Ridge Parkway

Richard B.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful place, great view, hiking, waterfall and pond!

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

Great spot!

Dave F.

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Doug A.

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Amazing house with spectacular view!

Kerry S.

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Beautiful Stay In The Mountains

Michael F.

8/10 Good

James S.

Sun Lodge review

James S.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Charlotte, NC

Loved our stay!

Kelly F.

10/10 Excellent

Raul L.