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

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Elk Park, NC

Land of Oz17 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort18 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort28 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2- Upper Level

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3- Main Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4- Lower Level

2 Single Beds

Bedroom- Upper Level

1 Double Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level

Toilet

Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

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:
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.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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

About the area

Elk Park

Located in Elk Park, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elk Park, NC

What's nearby

Lees-McRae College - 8 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 13 min drive
Land of Oz - 17 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 18 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk - 11 min drive
Banner Elk Cafe - 11 min drive
Kaye's Kitchen - 12 min drive
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill - 11 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mountain Glen Golf Club, Pisgah National Forest and Lees-McRae College. Flat Top Brewing Company and Banner House Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Donny D.

11 January 2024

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

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.

8 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

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.

22 February 2023

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

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.

15 August 2022

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

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.

1 February 2022

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals.
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!