10/10 Excellent
K S.
20 October 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
K S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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Deer River Retreat: Cabin Feel w/ Modern Touches
Family-friendly holiday home in Sparta with a hot tub
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sparta, NC
- Place, Stone Mountain State Park
- Place, Olde Beau Golf and Country Club20 min drive
- Place, Blue Ridge Music Center40 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Deer River Retreat: Cabin Feel w/ Modern Touches
Pets Welcome | Wooded Surroundings | Near Hiking & Golf
A memorable North Carolina mountain retreat awaits at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Sparta vacation rental. 'Deer River Retreat' has a cozy living area, a fully stocked kitchen, and a fenced backyard for your furry friends to roam. Fish or tube along the Little River, enjoy a scenic drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, or explore nearby hiking trails. After your adventures, take a load off in the hot tub or play ping-pong with the kids.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- 4 Smart TVs, dining table
- Wood-burning stove
- Convertible pool/ping-pong table
- Shuffleboard, dartboard
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck, private hot tub
- Fenced backyard, wooded views
- Furnished porch
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Keurig coffee maker (bring your own coffee), Nespresso Vertuoline coffee maker
- Blender, microwave, water filter, ice maker
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating
- Linens/towels, washer/dryer
- Hair dryer (each bathroom)
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, exterior steps required
PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Proximity to Little River: fishing, tubing, waterfalls
- 2 miles to town: coffee shops, restaurants
- 16 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway
- 104 miles to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires exterior steps to enter
A memorable North Carolina mountain retreat awaits at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Sparta vacation rental. 'Deer River Retreat' has a cozy living area, a fully stocked kitchen, and a fenced backyard for your furry friends to roam. Fish or tube along the Little River, enjoy a scenic drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, or explore nearby hiking trails. After your adventures, take a load off in the hot tub or play ping-pong with the kids.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 king sleeper sofa
INDOOR LIVING
- 4 Smart TVs, dining table
- Wood-burning stove
- Convertible pool/ping-pong table
- Shuffleboard, dartboard
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck, private hot tub
- Fenced backyard, wooded views
- Furnished porch
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Keurig coffee maker (bring your own coffee), Nespresso Vertuoline coffee maker
- Blender, microwave, water filter, ice maker
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating
- Linens/towels, washer/dryer
- Hair dryer (each bathroom)
- Keyless entry
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, exterior steps required
PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Proximity to Little River: fishing, tubing, waterfalls
- 2 miles to town: coffee shops, restaurants
- 16 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway
- 104 miles to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home requires exterior steps to enter
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Sparta
Sparta is home to this holiday home. Olde Beau Golf and Country Club and High Meadows Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mitchell River Gameland and Cumberland Knob Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Landmark Farm Alpacas.
Sparta, NC
What's nearby
- Olde Beau Golf and Country Club - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
- New River State Park - 32 min drive - 31.2 km
- Blue Ridge Music Center - 40 min drive - 40.4 km
- New River - 48 min drive - 48.3 km
- Grayson Highlands State Park - 49 min drive - 51.2 km
Restaurants
- Laconia Ale Works - 5 min drive
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse - 4 min drive
- Crave - 3 min drive
- The Cellar on Evergreen - 5 min drive
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa Smith
1 September 2025
Great getaway - we will be returning!
Melissa Smith
About the host
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