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Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is £259
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack

THE SECRET SHACK CABIN : A romantic & secluded cabin with big Grandfather mountain views yet just minutes away from Blowing Rock! Amenities include a private hot tub, huge deck for sunsets watching, indoor gas fireplace, a Master Bedroom bay window of the view, Direct TV and WiFi. Ideal for a couple or small family. Prepare your meals in our newly renovated full kitchen or outside on the grill. Sleeps 4

Pets Allowed if compliant with our pet policy. See “Other Things to Note Section”.

ROMANTIC : Disappear from the world with your special someone or family. Many of our guests arrive and don't leave until departure! A complimentary bottle of Wine and chocolate samples are provided to each stay.

VIEWS : Simply the best full end to end profile view of Grandfather Mountain you can find anywhere around Blowing Rock. Sunrise and Sunset are stunning! See our photos, un-retouched, taken from the deck!

PLAY : Play in cabin, relax by the gas fireplace, enjoy the hot tub hut, sit in the bay window in the Master Bedroom which is filled by a view of Grandfather Mountain, hike our road into the forest, or just sit on the deck and relax.

DECOR : Post-Modern Rustic. Comfy L-Shaped Sofa, quilts with duvets, local art accents, shades and blinds, stylish bedding and more all adorn our cabin.

DISTANCES:
- Blowing Rock down town @2.5 Miles
- Tweetsie Railroad @ 5 Miles
- Blue Ridge Parkway @ 3.5 Miles
- Grandfather Mountain @ 15 Miles
- Boone @ 9 Miles

NEED MORE SPACE? The SECRET SHACK is 400 secluded feet from our other VRBO property, THE BIG ROUND CABIN, See its listing for details.

CHECK-IN: We send our check in instructions out the morning of your check in typically between 9AM and 10AM here on the VRBO message stream.

CONTACTING US: You have three hosts always watching the VRBO message stream. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us via VRBO first. We live in the same mountain community of your cabin, just down the street. If you need us we can be there quickly.

DRIVING IN: The road is a county maintained gravel road the entire way until the last 1/4 mile, and then the road is a community maintained mixed paved and gravel road up to the house. Our driveway is fully paved. You have the entire house and grounds as yours except the Garage.

GETTING IN: Provided by either a LockBox or by meeting you at the door depending on what we set up with you in advance.

CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION : When you book with us we will ask you for an exact person count of guests, number and type of cars coming, agreement with your house rules found in the “House Rules” section of the listing, and an appropriate sign off on pets if any or that you don’t have any if that cabin does not allow pets. We ask that all these items be agreed to in the message stream at booking.

BEFORE YOU BOOK PLEASE READ : The OTHER THINGS TO NOTE section of our cabin description below.

HOST AVAILABILITY : We live in the same mountain community of your cabin, just down the street. If you need us we can be there quickly.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE -
PETS: Are only welcome if we discuss them in advance of booking your trip for our approval. We only allow Dogs. We need to know their BREED, WEIGHT (we allow typically under 50 pounds of total pet weight, but ask us if larger), AGE (No puppies) and the PET COUNT (generally we allow 1, but if they are very small maybe two). We have a PET FEE between $10/night and $35/night depending how big the pet is. We require agreement to use a PET CRATE if you ever leave them in the house. Pets are not allowed on or in beds or on furniture. We don't allow any pets when the cabin is at maximum human person count.

THE CABIN IS IN THE MOUNTAINS: The driving approach to the cabin requires that you are comfortable driving up and down small gravel roads in the woods. Our cabin is on a county maintained gravel road that is fine for all cars Spring, Summer and Fall. During winter please come prepared for driving potentially on snowy roads and be certain you can take care of yourselves and car (snowchains, or AWD, or 4x4 are the best options). In the event of a winter storm during your stay we will instruct you on where your vehicles will be placed for your safety, this may involve a short walk from that location to the cabin door. We’ve had thousands of guests

GUEST COUNT: We only permit the guest staying at the cabin on the cabin grounds or in the cabin. You can not change or add guests without notifying us for approval. We reserve the right to not approve an increasing guest count prior to the trip, and we reserve the right to stop your trip if your guest count increases without asking our permission first. We will ask you to confirm your guest count at the time of booking.

PROVIDED : Linens, Towels, fully stocked Kitchen (see photo), coffee and amenities, a bottle of wine and chocolate samples, propane for grill and all that you see pictured. We do not provide other food of any type.

WIFI - Your internet is Satellite based. That means it has a delay and is NOT ideal for 2 way or streaming communication such ZOOM or Netflix. During a storm the weather can cloud out the connection and your WiFi may degrade. We have had guests work just fine keeping up with email for example, but we point this out as there are no buried cables or fiber on our remote properties and weather can be an issue. So if its a huge requirement to stream video then we may not be the cabin for you.

CABIN LICENSE: 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.

Property manager

Chris OConnor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: All pets require a discussion at booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please bring your own infant care items.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

About the area

Map
Lenoir, NC

What's nearby

  • The Blowing Rock - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 14 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Price Lake - 25 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Speckled Trout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬10 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 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack?

As of 11 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack on 18 Aug 2025 start from £258.50, 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 Blowing Rock Art and History Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

bill m.

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

Graduation stay

Stay was great, views great. Thanks for letting us stay with you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor L.

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

Million Dollar View

Great stay enjoyed the views and had everything we needed for a relaxing over nighter!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Quiet place to relax

Nice, quiet place to relax in the mountains! The view was amazing and the host was very responsive and courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica g.

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

Beautiful view!

The cabin is perfect! Exactly as described, very clean and comfortable! Loved the fireplace and the view is just gorgeous! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Perfect

It was great...fantastic views
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Quiet and beautiful

Views are hard to beat, and home has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The road in is veryyy steep with sharp turns so keep that in mind when choosing which vehicle to take. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Fall getaway

We had a great stay during peak leaf season! We enjoyed the views off the deck, the hot tub, and the fire place. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Gorgeous

This property was truly so beautiful, clean and amazing views of the mountains! Had great communication with owner and genuinely cares about guests and their experiences.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe F.

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

Great Getaway

This cozy cabin nestled in the woods provided a perfect escape from city life. The rustic charm, with its fireplace, created a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen was well-equipped. The highlight was definitely the deck, where we spent evenings stargazing and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Darrin H.

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

Excellent

Amazing place for a getaway. Beautiful views of the mountains. We'll be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

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

A fun get away to Blowing Rock

We had such an enjoyable stay! The cabin feels like a private mountain retreat just minutes away from Blowing Rock. We loved spending time on the deck, taking in the beautiful views and relaxing in the hot tub, which also offers fantastic scenery. Cozying up in the den by the gas logs was another highlight of our visit. Everything matched the listing perfectly, and we found all the amenities we needed. Be sure to read the "Welcome Book" since it contains a wealth of helpful information. We're already planning our return visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 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

Steven F.

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

Nice

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

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

Quiet Retreat

Cabin had fantastic views. It was so peaceful and pleasant to sit on the deck for morning coffee and evening sundowns. The bedroom with expansive window facing the mountains was an added bonus! We really enjoyed our getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

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

Very Nice. Highly satisfied !

Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

The Secret Shack

The 4 of us girls (2 paramedics, an RN, and an accountant) escaped for a weekend getaway at The Secret Shack. We laughed so much and really got to unwind. The place was spotless, fantastic views, the directions to the place were spot on, and the property owners were wonderful! We plan to stay again at The Secret Shack soon!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

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

Lauren M.

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

4th of July Vacation Looking over the Blue Ridge Mountains

The cabin was lovely, especially the bay window in the master bedroom which looks out over the blue ridge mountains. Even in summer when the trees are full of foliage, the view is fantastic. We had everything we needed for our stay. The only cons were that the internet really des not work at all (don't expect to be able to check the web or stream movies at all) and the drive from the main highway is a little intimidating on first arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Perfect Getaway

I needed to get away from the hassle of everyday life and this house was perfect. The location was excellent. Just five minutes from Blowing Rock. I traveled into town several times as there is much to do there. It was also close to lots of hiking trails which I did as well. It was very clean and exactly as described. The view was phenomenal. The road getting to the house was steep but no problem during the summer. Might be a little tricky if there is some snow and ice on the ground. Also, it rained everyday and that caused the TV and internet to go down. Make sure to bring a couple good books. Overall, I was very satisfied and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Terrell G.

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

Gorgeous view

The view is gorgeous but be prepared, you will definitely need a all-wheel drive vehicle to make it to this location but it's worth it!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terry B.

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

Anniversary stay

We always come to the Blowing Rock area for our anniversary and this was our 36 year. Really loved the house but the gravel road portion was challenging especially if you meet other vehicles. The view was spectaculiar and very roomy for two people. Thanks for a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024