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The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded

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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Enjoy the area

Map
Lenoir, NC
  • Popular LocationThe Blowing Rock9 min drive
  • Popular LocationTweetsie Railroad17 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian Ski Mtn.17 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded

WHY WOULD YOU EVER STAY IN TOWN DEAL WITH NOISE AT ALL HOURS, AND STAY IN A ROOM THAT FEATURES NOTHING? ... when your own secluded cabin, hot tub, hiking, and big views are just 8 minutes away! Welcome to the Secret Shack ... set on private 16 Acres just 8 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock!

The Secret Shack is glued to the living rock ... this 2 Bedroom 1 Bath is set on a small peek with a master bedroom that displays the view with out having to leave the bed. With an 11 foot long, 3 feet deep bay window ... sit, watch, relax, love, and appreciate the world in front of you. The hot tub below the deck offers a chance to privately soak after the hike, the long day, or anything you’ve done at all. Come to the Secret Shack ... and enjoy your self!

The Secret Shack is 400 secluded feet from our other VRBO property, The Big Round Cabin, which is 3 bedrooms / 2.5 baths, with its own HotTub, amazing deck views and its own special memories. If you’d like to have both I provide a discount for guests with a larger gathering to use both cabins at the same time.

We are not a hotel but true to the vacation rental experience, which is we want to share our location with you. We strive to keep our cleaning fees low, and we are generally 1/2 our competition on cleaning fees, but we expect you'll help us keep up with everything as you go as well. Some folks are looking for hotel standard everything or an VRBO just like they stayed at in some big city. Thats not us ... we are catering to those of you who want seclusion, your own piece of heaven and of course the BEST views in Blowing Rock. We are 16 secluded acres in the woods ... our reviews feature guests who enjoy that experience and the occasional guest who doesn't get it and worries they may run into bugs & spiders outside, gets worried about a drive on a gravel mountain road, or didn't get it when we said we are "off the beat path". We are off the beaten path just outside town on secondary mountain roads that cars of ALL type visit us Spring, Summer and Fall, come in enjoy the experience, know what we are about on the way in .... and thats why you booked us. We do not provide any food of any type, we do provide coffee and fixings for it. Thanks for looking at our cabin!

We are providing you a License to use our Cabin similar to that of renting a car, as a licensee you are bound to the cabin rules at all times, and you forgo the rights of a "lease" or "tenant". Violations of our cabin rules can result in your immediate removal from our cabin, by renting our cabin you agree to these terms. If you'd like a full copy of the license please let us know in advance and one will be provided to you.

WIFI - Its Satellite based. That means it has a delay and is not ideal for 2 way communication such ZOOM. Second it means that during a storm the weather can cloud out the connection and your WiFi may degrade. Most guests have found it great, streaming is possible if the weather is good, and we’ve had guests work and play in our cabin with out issue, but we do point this out as there are no buried cables or fiber on our remote properties.

Pets : We understand you may want to bring a pet. We do permit small pets under 50lbs, non-shedding breeds. We may approve 2 pets if the total weight is at or below 50lbs of both pets added together and non-shedding. If you are close on the above conditions, talk to us, we do consider how many humans, and pets are together and will make case by case an exception at our sole discretion. All pets require a discussion at the time of booking and agreement to our pet policy.

Fireplace - Cabin is equipped with a gas fireplace, with an automatic timer panel to control the fireplace. We’re here for support on fireplace use as needed.

Property manager

Chris OConnor

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please bring your own infant care items.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All pets require a discussion at booking.

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 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

About the area

Lenoir

Located in Lenoir, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sugar Mountain Resort. Tweetsie Railroad and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Lenoir, NC

What's nearby

  • The Blowing Rock - 9 min drive
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 12 min drive
  • Mystery Hill - 14 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 17 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Town Tavern - 12 min drive
  • The Woodlands Barbecue & Pickin' Parlor - 10 min drive
  • Kilwin's Chocolates - 12 min drive
  • Six Pence Pub - 12 min drive
  • Wheelie's Refresher - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded?

As of 3 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded on 5 May 2024 start from NZ$558.96, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bolick Family Pottery. The Blowing Rock and Hayes Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Minimoon
Your property was so wonderful and such a great get away!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
We had an amazing time at the Secret Shack. We ŵere able to make it in before a snow storm, and enjoyed being “stuck” in the house. The road up the mountain was amazing, but not for the faint of heart. We had great communication with the property owners and they were very helpful, keeping us up to date with the driving conditions on the mountain and surrounding roads. There were only a few things we didn’t love. The drive way for the house next door runs about 10 feet from the kitchen window and there are very few curtains, we felt as though someone could be watching us, but I’m sure no one was. I also wished the hot tub was closer to the door of the cabin. It wasn’t fun walking up the stairs dripping wet when it was in the single digits, but I persevered. It was amazing, beautiful, and worth every penny. And Incase anyone was wondering, it takes a wet beard about 30 seconds to form ice when you’re in a hot tub and it’s 14 degrees out side. I would stay here again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
Very nice! Lovely cabin in the woods!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha M., Fort Mill, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to go back!
The Secret Shack was the perfect spot to disconnect for our anniversary trip. We spent the day hiking at Linville Falls so coming back to the beautiful mountain view and coziness of the fireplace was just what we needed. Waking up to the sunrise view of the mountains from the master bedroom bed is amazing! It was clean, plenty of towels, comfortable bedding and the instructions for everything were very easy to follow. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock
We had a wonderful time in this charming cabin. It was very well appointed and had everything we needed. It is right off 321 just south of Blowing Rock. The view was spectacular - we faced west and could see several peaks, including Grandfather Mountain. Same view from the Living Room, Master Bedroom and Hot Tub. The drive from the main road up to the cabin includes gravel roads so I was glad we brought the SUV. Will gladly stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Chris OConnor

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Living out here in the mountains of North Carolina amongst our cabins has been a fantastic result of the Pandemic (every cloud has a silver lining) for myself and my wife Carlie. We are here most of the time, and when we are not we are off on our own adventure either hiking some mountain, sailing or biking.

Why they chose this property

Your own piece of paradise, set deep in the woods with views of the mountains and gorge of Blowing Rock that can not be matched! We always ask "Why would you stay in town when all this is 8 minutes away".

What makes this property unique

From the unmatched, far-reaching views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the quaint storybook mountain village, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is truly deserving of the title: "Crown of the Blue Ridge." Here you'll find popular family attractions including Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock, a plethora of unique downtown shops and outlets, and outdoor adventure ranging from hiking and biking to spelunking and bouldering. It's a venue for adventure, but also a place for ultimate relaxation. Indulge in a spa treatment, sample scrumptious vittles at our award-winning restaurants, or enjoy the hospitality at our local inns, bed and breakfasts, resorts, cabins or hotels.
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