Nestled in the woods, Gnome Away from Home offers a serene retreat with a wrap-around porch and outdoor gas firepit. Enjoy high-speed fiber optic internet, a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, and cozy wood burning fireplace in the great room. Take advantage of free access to Powder Horn Resort's community pool, clubhouse fitness center game room campground hiking trails paddleboats tennis frisbee golf horseshoes.
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Pool
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
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Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC
Gnome Away From Home – Powder Horn Mountain | Deep Gap, NC * Wrap Around Porch * Outdoor gas fire pit *FIBER High Speed Internet * Fully equipped kitchen with full size appliances, Keurig and Drip Coffee maker, toaster, blender, serving dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils and more. * Propane grill, Wood Burning fireplace in great room * 3 bedrooms K,Q, 2 Twin Bunks, and 3 full baths. * High-speed fiber optic internet - * Pets are allowed, Dogs only, Max 2, $50 per pet charged after you book. * Full FREE access to Powder Horn Resort including seasonal community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, game room, campground, hiking trails, paddle boats, tennis/pickle ball, disc golf, horseshoes and more. * 13 miles to Boone, NC (25 mins) * 21 miles to Banner elk, Blowing Rock (40 mins)
Gnome Away From Home is a welcoming A-frame cabin nestled on a private, wooded acre in the gated Powder Horn Mountain community. This peaceful mountain retreat combines rustic charm with modern comforts and full access to resort-style amenities. Many guests say once they arrive, they don’t want to leave the cabin or the community—there’s simply so much to enjoy right here.
Sleeping Arrangements & Layout
The main level features a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace and Smart TV, along with access to the large wrap-around porch. The dining area seats eight and opens to a fully equipped kitchen with full-size appliances, Keurig and drip coffee makers, blender, crockpot, cookware, and serving essentials.
Also on the main level is a bedroom with a Queen bed and a full bathroom.
The upper level loft serves as a private King suite with a full ensuite bathroom, Smart TV, cozy sitting area, and a small private balcony—perfect for morning coffee and enjoying the surrounding wildlife.
The lower level is a large entertainment space featuring two sets of twin bunk beds, pool table, foosball table, Smart TV, laundry area, and an additional full bathroom.
Outdoor Living
Step outside onto the wrap-around porch to enjoy the fresh mountain air. Outdoor features include a propane grill, outdoor gas firepit, and picnic table for relaxed meals and evenings under the stars. Miles of community hiking trails are accessible right from the property.
Community Amenities
Powder Horn Mountain is a private gated community. Guests have free access to the seasonal community pool, typically open from late May through early September. Additional amenities include a fitness center and game room—both in the clubhouse, a playground, paddle boats, a tennis and pickle ball court, a basketball goal, a disc golf course, and fishing in three community ponds or in Laurel Creek or Elk Creek. Fishing in either creek requires a valid North Carolina Fishing License. The community also offers miles of well-marked hiking trails, as well as a campground along Laurel Creek that is ideal for an evening fire, s’mores, or a game of horseshoes.
Location
Gnome Away From Home is located in Deep Gap, NC within the Powder Horn Mountain community. The setting is quiet and rural, yet only about 25 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State University. Banner Elk and Blowing Rock are approximately 40 minutes away. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just 9 miles from the community.
Area Attractions
Powder Horn Mountain itself can easily become your hideout for the duration of your stay, but guests are also about half an hour to skiing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, wineries, breweries, festivals, Tweetsie Railroad, and year-round High Country events/attractions such as App State Football, sports, and cultural events. From shopping, exploring local galleries and cuisine, spa days and golf adventures, this area offers something for everyone.
Additional Information
High-speed fiber optic internet is available throughout the home, making it ideal for streaming or remote work. Linens and bath towels are provided, along with a starter supply of paper towels and toilet paper. Community trash pickup is every Monday.
Dogs are welcome. A maximum of two dogs is allowed, with a $50 pet fee per dog charged separately after booking. Please note all pets at the time of reservation.
Gnome Away From Home is a cozy, well-appointed mountain retreat offering comfort, recreation, and access to everything the High Country has to offer—any time of year. Virtual Tour Url: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hS1bH3HNgsT
Property amenities
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Gym
Kayak
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Deep Gap, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Horn in the West and Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Consider The Mill at Rock Creek for a night out or Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade if you're travelling with kids. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Deep Gap travel guide
Does Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Arko Dog Park, Appalachian Soccer Stadium and Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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Gnome Home: A-Frame Cabin | Resort Pool | Fireplace | Pets | near Boone, NC Reviews
Reviews
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Such a great spot for our family! The home was clean and met all of our needs. The views were great and the resort amenities were a huge plus. I would recommend staying here if you are looking for some family time in nature!
We had a great stay at Gnome Away from Home. The cabin is beautiful and has all the amenities you need. The only disappointment was that the hiking trails in Powder Horn were closed during our stay and this was not communicated with us. But that house is perfect for a mountain getaway. We will definitely be back.
We had a very nice time with family at the cabin. Lots of wildlife around so we enjoyed that during our stay. Susan was very responsive to our questions and very friendly. The cabin had lots of room for our group of five and was well equipped.
Very private location - pool a drive away, but perfect place to get away, do some hiking and relaxing
virna l.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tanya S.
28 Jul 2025
Amazing!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had an amazing time and look forward to coming back!
Tanya S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Travis C.
15 Jul 2025
Weekend Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice amenities at the cabin. Felt very cozy and made for a nice relaxing weekend.
My family and I stayed over New Years and loved the cabin. Everything in the cabin was perfect and the welcome gift was so nice! The kids loved the downstairs game room. We saw deer multiple times in the neighborhood and the playground area by the lake was very scenic to walk around and play by. The lil gem mining with Jesse was also a highlight. She was so sweet and the kids had a blast! Great place to feel secluded but also close drive to Boone.
We had a great time staying at the gnome away from home! The house was exactly as described in the property listing. We stayed for an extended weekend (4 nights). We visited Boone, Blowing Rock, we walked on multiple trails and even visited Elk Knob and New River State Parks. Our favorite outing was to Cone Manor and the trail around bass lake. Our time around the cabin was wonderful. It was a little cool out but we used the outdoor heater and enjoyed coffee in the mornings and wine in the evenings on the deck! The neighborhood was very quiet and had additional trails. Definitely a trip to remember and something I would gladly do again!
We walked into a welcoming basket filled with wonderful treats and a bottle of wine, which was a great surprise. I appreciated how spotless the house was upon arrival. We went with no intentions on doing any exploring but just to kick back, relax and enjoy the wood burning stove/fireplace. Kitchen was well stocked (better than most we have stayed in) which we really appreciated because we love to cook and didn't plan on leaving. It was cozy, inviting and just perfect. We saw a family of deer on the property everyday while we were there. Susan was wonderful. Quick to respond to any questions I had, even dropped off some fire starters after we arrived to help get our fire going. We were very satisfied with our stay.
The home is extremely dark with dim lighting. The advertisement for the home was falsely represented. There is one bedroom, a loft and a day bed. Not 3 bedrooms. There isn't a gym in the home. The gym is located away from the property. Grossly overpriced for the size and false bedroom advertising.
Diana H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katy A.
24 Apr 2023
Beautiful, Well-Equipped Cabin with some temp control challenges
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great 2-night stay at Gnome Away from Home during our kids' spring break. The cabin is lovely, clean, well-stocked and equipped. There were games to play, TVs to watch, deck and woods to explore. The only semi-negative comment I might mention is that with the fluctuating temperature of springtime and only one thermostat for the whole cabin, it was very difficult to get the basement floor warm enough for our kids to sleep down there without making the two upstairs floors swelteringly hot. For future guests, or if we ever stayed there again, I would recommend taking a space heater for the room in the basement if that is allowed. Also the wording of the contract made it difficult for me to find the door code when we got there. It was in there, but it was sort of hidden in the way it was written, so I stood on the front porch for 15 minutes searching for it before we finally figured it out.
We enjoyed our mini vacation with our children and grandchildren. The house was exactly as described and had plenty enough room for our family. The house was very clean and comfortable.
The house was just as described! It was very clean and cozy. My teenager and his friend enjoyed fishing, although they didn’t catch much but that’s fishing for ya! Lol.
Erin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mindy E.
19 Oct 2022
What a cute cabin!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It had everything we needed. I would recommend for someone coming to the area.
There was plenty to do and see. Be sure to bring your hiking shoes and fishing gear.
The home was perfect with foosball and other games like ping pong and pool. We enjoyed the swimming pool, lake and scenery.
Jan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michael Y.
28 Jul 2022
Long Weekend Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family of 4 enjoyed a last-minute long weekend stay at this beautiful home. Although there are other homes close by, it was quiet and the deck area faced the woods. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, seeing deer, listening to the birds, and the cicadas and crickets at night. The home was well-stocked with the basics for cooking meals and had lots of pretty decorative touches. Our teen boys enjoyed the game room (although we weren't able to find the cue sticks and balls for the pool table). We didn't take advantage of the community pool or club house, but both looked nice. When we went out to explore the Powder Horn Mountain community on Sunday, we weren't able to locate the campground/creek area--not sure if it was our poor map-reading skills or the road sign marked "private" that threw us off. The gate station is not staffed on Sundays or we would have asked for directions. Instead, we spent the day exploring Boone and Blowing Rock. The home was a little further out from Boone than we expected taking into account the winding mountain roads, but it wasn't too bad. Would definitely advise bringing groceries/supplies or stopping on the way if you can. Overall, a lovely stay with very easy check-in/check out process.
Michael Y.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerry P.
20 Jul 2022
Gnome Away from Gnome - recommended stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Gnome Away from Gnome was a perfect place for our family. The cabin had everything we needed. The response to our questions from the property management was within minutes of asking the questions. We would definitely recommend Gnome Away from Gnome and if given the opportunity we would stay there again.
Kerry P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jessica K.
19 Jul 2022
wonderful Family Trip!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our house was wondrful very clean, plenty of space and lots to do and see!! we were so pleased with our vacation home!!
Jessica K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hans G.
13 Jul 2022
Great vacation with the Family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place, definitely make sure Google maps doesn't send you down Jake Mountain rd, drive through Boone. Nice neighborhood, house was clean with everything you need for staying there for a week. Kids loved the snacks provided!
Hans G.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Crystal L.
23 Jun 2022
Relaxing Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home and community. We enjoyed being in such a relaxing, peaceful place and loved all the wildlife we experienced on our stay. The campground on the creek was our absolute favorite. Excellent place to fish and hang out in a chair and read and soak up all the nature. We will definitely be staying again. Property Mgmt great and had everything we needed and more