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Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Secluded Mountain Home with views of creek with waterfalls and trails all around
Exterior
Newly upgraded Kitchen table, sits 6
Kitchen bar sits 4
Master Bedroom King size ultra comfort bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mortimer, NC
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, The Blowing Rock
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd level

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Lower level

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi

Located in the Grandfather mountain wild and scenic gorge of Wilson's Creek. The BML is very secluded by Pisgah National forests yet only 13-18 miles from either Blowing Rock, Linville Falls or Grandfather Mountain. We are WiFi equipped. The
Wilson creek gorge is 1/2 mi from the house and is stocked with trout. We have trails behind the house with views of GFM and waterfalls and are close to the Harper creek falls trail head. We are pet friendly, and we have a 4 horse barn for guest that want to bring their horses. The Brown Mountain All Terrain vehicle park is only 9 miles from the house if you want to bring your ATV. Kids can rent tubes to float the gorge or fish in the trout pond down at Betsy's country store. Great excursions to Linville Falls, Linn Cove viaduct, Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock park, and Blowing Rock for shopping and fine restaurants. Links on our website for near by golf, fishing, dining, shopping, sight seeing and all of the fun stuff to do in the mountains.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Put the linens in the washer to run at departure so maid service can put into dryer soon as she gets there to speed up process of drying THANK YOU.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Collettsville

Located in Mortimer, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Grandfather Mountain and Grandfather Mountain State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Steele Creek Park and Campground and Bolick Family Pottery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mortimer, NC

What's nearby

  • Grandfather Mountain - 45 min drive - 29.0 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 46 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 47 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 51 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 54 min drive - 32.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly secluded home with creek near Blowing Rock/Boone Wifi located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Pisgah National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Wilson Creek Visitor Center and Yancey Ridge. Wilson Creek is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Place could of been cleaner. The outside grill was filthy, unusable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and access to water. Very suitable for someone in a wheelchair to enjoy views and listening to the creek. It was so peaceful and private. We all absolutely loved the place. There was a hiking trailhead right by the driveway. I will def be staying here again! I'm wanting to return when it snows!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful time at the property. We work with the owner on a couple of issues on this record cold weekend. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Great cabin for a weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at this place. everything was ready for our stay. Kitchen, bathrooms are fully equipped. It was loaded with all the conveniences and we were away from the hustle and bustle of being in town. Also, if you have any questions, just call Jeff directly. Very attractive and comfortable. Beautiful setting on a farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Windy F.

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

Perfect Quiet and Tranquility

If you are looking to get away from it all, this is the place. We arrived and all you could hear is nature and the creek waterfalls right below the house. It is very secluded and exactly what we were looking for. There is a hiking trail right outside the house that lead us an overlook for Grandfather Mtn. The dogs enjoyed the waterfalls and pools to cool off in. The house had everything needed to cook and enjoy a peaceful and serene weekend. We spent both nights on the back deck just listening to the rushing water below. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Serene ladies trip

Great house, nice quiet location to unplug. The house had plenty of space for 3 adults and 2 teens. We enjoyed hiking around the property. The pictures don’t do the waterhole and steam at the property justice, we loved playing in the water. Also it was easy enough for my 72 year old mother to navigate. We loved the covered porch for the afternoon summer storms, grilling every night, and the fire pit for smores. There was a hiccup with check in but Jeff was quick to respond and resolve. Kitchen was well appointed for our stay. We brought all the food and drinks we needed as we didn’t plan to leave the property. Tap water was delicious! Some other reviews made the gravel drive in sound scary, but it was a well maintained road, no large elevation changes so scary areas. Just drive slow and enjoy the water that runs along the last 9 miles. Our 15yo with her learners permit was just fine driving. We would 100% stay at this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cressbarnes@gmail.com B.

Awesome time!

We just returned from 4 days at the Brown Mountain Lodge. Our 3 boys , my husband and myself, really enjoyed the hiking trails behind the house and hiking up the creek. The boys caught trout from the trout pond at Betsy's store, and they were delicious. Our dog was exhausted from all of the hiking and just hanging out outside. The house is well stocked with everything you need, it is roomy and comfortable. We only left once, for a trip to grandfather mountain , which was a nice day trip. No need to leave the rest of the time. it was a really fun and relaxing spring break for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was super nice and accommodating. While the cabin was a little older it was still very nice and well appointed. The nature in the area was absolutely stunning despite some areas being closed due to last years storm damage. I enjoyed the short stories authored by the host. They had a very personal and authentic feeling with a pleasant descriptive presentation and just the right level of nostalgia. Brown Mountain Lodge is to be highly recommended as a special place with a special location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd stay up at the cabin. My kids absolutely love the river in the front of the house. Very tucked away and secluded. Great deck with dart board and string lights.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peri B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Quaint Fishing Cabin

This a beautiful property, but would really shine with a little TLC. I understand that Helene was devastating but unfortunately previous reviews were not reflective of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Great Family Spot

Enjoyed the creek on the property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson V.

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

Wow

I can’t say enough. Awesome creek in the front of the property. Very secluded and private. Large master bedroom and kitchen. Great deck overlooking the creek for camp fires. Hiking trail behind the house. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Perfect getaway

We arrived at BML on at cool October Evening. Hurricane Helene had just come through not quite a month ago. But even with the horrific damage the beauty of the area was amazing. We brought our 3 large dogs with us and it could not be a more perfect place for them. They hiked with us and swam under the little water falls. We saw Turkeys and a wild boar and there was a team up the road trying to trap a bear. We did hear something jump on roof in middle of the night and then it started a clicking noise, a little scary. The leaves were absolutely gorgeous. We did not have phone service or Wi-Fi. We were not able to see the Brown Mountain lights as the bridge was still out and many trails were closed due to hurricane damage. A week is not even long enough to do all the activities that are available. We really enjoyed ourselves! Thank you Jeff for letting us stay at your beautiful place. And thanks for the extra night so we could go to the fair in Morganton 🤗 internet, which we did miss but saw how hard all The line men were working 7 days a week.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best place I’ve ever been

It’s awesome place so quite and beautiful, very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Liked: Communication

MIXED FEELINGS…

While the property itself was nice. The water access was very grown up and not as easy to access but it did have nice water close to the property once you got there. My biggest complaint was the 9 mile dirt road to the property which took approx 40-45 min to maneuver. Very bumpy and dusty. Once there you would have no access to any restaurant unless back down the dirt road. Left after first night. We rented to be close to The Highland Games. The road to that was much worse. The property manager forgot to send me the code but there was no signal out there had to drive back to borrow someone’s land line to call. He did respond quickly and apologized. I would not rent it again but it was a very secluded property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

We had a good stay but ………

Rented this property as it is listed as wheelchair accessible which is technically true but this is an old house & the layout was not conducive to a wheelchair. Listing as waterview which is not true in the summer time. THE WATERFALL & BEACH near THE HOUSE IS AMAZING & WE ENJOYED IT. However, i was expecting my sister to be able to see the creek from the house or at least from the deck which was not possible. SECLUDED IS AN UNDERSTATMENT ! Research the area before booking so you know what to expect 7.5 miles on BMB road (a dirt road) to reach this house. If you come & stay without leaving for excursions this would be a great spot large yard, great creek, fire pit. Less than a mile to a swimming hole on the creek. Betsy’s store is close by if you have to get something but also very pricey we bought several bags of ice definitely pay for the convenience as the ice maker did not work & there were only 4 ice trays.Thursday BMB road was closed; we had go out hwy 90 for our trip to Linville falls. It took an hour & more than half the trip was on a rough dirt road which was single lane with switchbacks in many spots House needs a deep cleaning; you could tell that it had been surfaced cleaned prior to our arrival, linens and towels were provided and clean. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking with plenty of seHouse needs a little TLC overall & a lighting upgrade. surround sound system & couches were great for a family movie. Visited in July no AC in downstairs bedroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breelle H.

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

Beautiful property

Beautiful property.. perfect place to relax and be outdoors. Beautiful waterfalls on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

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

Secluded stay

Beautiful property!!! Creek is absolutely beautiful!!!! House is a little chilly, but charming....a great retreat to just stay in the mountains!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corrie R.

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

Very relaxing!

Quite peaceful setting had everything we needed. Was nice to have all the extras such as hairdryer, towels, extra blankets. Has coffee maker with pot and k cup. Plenty of pots and pans. Hope to go back in summertime, the creek is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john m.

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

get away

very amazing place the last 9 miles of driving had the best view the river was great we stayed 2 night and didn't the house except to go to the river, so many astounding location in one area and the house was very neat will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Meredith P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend retreat

Our family of five stayed here for the weekend and enjoyed being able to escape the world for a bit. The house is fairly clean but obviously not used much. Lots of dust everywhere and lots of dead bugs in the corners and the light fixtures. There are also wasps coming from somewhere - we killed eight of them in the first 30 minutes of getting to the house. There are two bathrooms, but the upstairs one is really the only one you want to use - the other is small, not well lit, kinda dirty, and has a toilet that fits a toddler. As with all home rentals, the beds are semi comfy and the pillows kind suck. The kitchen is decently stocked with enough items to cook a meal. But the whole house really needs a deep clean. What really makes this house worth it is the yard. The creek that runs behind the house is awesome. Pools to wade in, rocks to slide down, etc. The kids had a great time playing there all weekend. So if you’re looking for a house in the middle of no where to stay in all weekend (and you don’t need a super clean place) this may be an option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Quiet and Peaceful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay at this property. One of my favorite things was sitting on the deck reading a book and listening to the rushing water from the creek below; so relaxing! I also enjoyed opening the kitchen window in the mornings and listening to the rushing water as I prepared breakfast for my family. It was so nice to have a comfortable place to stay and bring our dogs. Our chocolate lab thoroughly enjoyed playing and swimming in the creek each day! We hiked both to the waterfall as well as the Grandfather overlook (which is where the trailhead leads from the upstairs door) while we were there. Don't forget your bug spray with all the hiking and time at the creek. We plan to visit again! Such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Beautiful

Large property with private water fall and creek running though the yard, plus hiking trails right from the back door. My two German Shepards dogs love playing in the water fall running around free, coming back again. Love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher B.

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

Weekend stay

We completely enjoyed our stay. The house and property were amazing. Between the stream and water falls in the back yard or the hiking trail behind the house, it was all great and added to our wonderful stay! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Lovely getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Shook

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The original owners had incredible vision even back in the 50's to build such a unique and beautiful home they called 'The Hideaway'. They constructed a 12 ft steel water wheel down on the creek that was beautiful. When we bought the home we wanted to restore the property and water wheel to its grandeur and make it even better to share with folks that love the mountains. My wife and I invite you to experience the vacation cabin rental that you will always remember the good times with your family. We re-named the hideaway to the Brown Mountain Lodge. Our goal is to provide one of the best family oriented vacation and cabin rentals in the Boone and Blowing Rock NC area.

In 2007 I wrote a true short ghost story about the adventures my brother and I have experienced in the Brown Mountain Area. The book is a collection of and titled '13 Terrifying Tales from the North Carolina Piedmont'. A copy of the book and pictures to document my tales as well as other books about the area are in the Lodge for your reading pleasure around the campfire. This book is published by Lorimer Press and is available at Barnes and Noble and other bookstores in the region.

Why they chose this property

We admired and dreamed about owning this home as a kids and when the opportunity presented itself we made it happen. The Brown Mountain area and Wilson Creek Gorge is off the beaten path and has been undiscovered for years. People are finding out about it now since the River was designated a Wild and Scenic River in 2004. If your looking for a private paradise pet friendly vacation home in a secluded Mountain setting with beautiful streams, waterfalls and River Gorge then you just found it.

What makes this property unique

BML is a multi level home with 3 BR's, the living area and kitchen are comfy and set up for family fun and enjoying the home. We have WiFi and HiDef TV for staying connected with the world. Guests really enjoy our outdoor living area with fireplace, grills and swings that looks over the creek. Right up behind the house are terrific trails that we have views of on our web site.

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