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Tucked away on a private mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Sun Lodge offers the perfect retreat with an open floor plan, fast Wi-Fi for remote work, and stunning views from multiple decks. Unwind by the fireplace or play games on the main floor. Explore nature through birdwatching at our feeders and take advantage of hiking trails nearby.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61799 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance

  • Welcome to The Sun Lodge

    Escape to The Sun Lodge, a private three-story mountain retreat in a gated 3,000-acre Blue Ridge community. Surrounded by hiking trails, wildlife, and sweeping mountain views, this is the perfect place for couples or families to relax, reconnect, and unwind.

    Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Boone and Wilkesboro and 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

    THE SPACE
    designed for comfort, gathering, and mountain living with an open, airy layout.

    THE LOFT RETREAT
    Queen bed, half bath, cozy seating, reading chair, and private deck with panoramic mountain views.

    Main Level (Gathering Space)

    Open living area with fireplace, game table, fully stocked kitchen with premium appliances, and full bathroom.

    BEAR'S LAIR (Lower Level)
    King bedroom, additional queen bedroom, lounge seating with TV, full bath with jacuzzi-style tub, washer/dryer, and walk-out access to hammock.

    AMENITIES
    Fast Wi-Fi for streaming & remote work
    Hiking trails throughout the community
    Wildlife & birdwatching from the property
    Outdoor gas grill for family meals
    Peaceful, private mountain setting

    ***** IMPORTANT NOTES*******
    Spiral staircases are narrow and may not suit small children or guests with mobility concerns.
    Open floor plan with limited privacy. Loft and lower-level king bedroom are open spaces (not fully enclosed).
    Supervision recommended for children on stairs, decks, and outdoor areas.

    WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
    A rare balance of space and connection—perfect for families to slow down, share meals, enjoy nature, and make lasting memories in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

    YOUR STAY
    Unplug, unwind, and experience peaceful mountain living surrounded by nature, views, and fresh air.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,799 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place Gate Card on table
Make sure that all windows are closed and locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No guests without prior approval
Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am Please respect our neighbors.
We do not allow firearms on the property If you are a firearms carrier your firearm must remain off the property

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have a spiral staircase.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Purlear, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Smitheys Creek Public Use Area and W Kerr Scott Reservoir, while Wilkes Heritage Museum and Mystery Hill are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Blowing Rock Auditorium. Visit our Purlear travel guide
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Purlear, NC

What's nearby

  • A campus with a large building, a gazebo, and a tree with orange leaves.
    Appalachian State University
    41 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • A train traveling through a lush green forested area.
    Tweetsie Railroad
    45 min drive - 30.2 miles
  • A mountain landscape with a prominent rock formation and dense forest.
    The Blowing Rock
    49 min drive - 34.3 miles
  • W Kerr Scott Reservoir
    27 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Smitheys Creek Public Use Area
    27 min drive - 13.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Foster Poultry Farms
    29 min drive
  • Mcds
    41 min drive
  • Savory Affair Catering
    33 min drive
  • Benny’s Craft Treats
    43 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 20 miles (32 km) of W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Smitheys Creek Public Use Area and Wilkes Heritage Museum. Lowe's Park at River's Edge and Wilkes Community College are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Great cabin with spectacular views!

Great community and lovely cabin. Great weekend getaway, convenient to lots of area activities. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time just relaxing on the balcony, watching the birds, and listening to all the sounds of nature.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Beautiful

The cabin was beautiful, the views were spectacular! Very easy to get to and close to great towns. Cabin was stocked with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Quick Shot of Relaxation

As always, the Sun Lodge is just the perfect place for relaxation. Do yourself a favor, wake up before sunrise, make a cup of coffee, and enjoy the beauty of sunrise over the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Beautiful Stay In The Mountains

Wonderful cabin with a view to die for. We could have spent the whole weekend sitting on the deck but we would have missed the beautiful interior with any amenity you could ask for, comfortable bed and fully stocked kitchen. Thank you to the owners for making their home available for others to enjoy. Hopefully, we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James S.

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

Sun Lodge review

The good: Beautiful views and cabin. Comfortable beds, good location to Boone and Wilkesboro The bad: only one TV downstairs in the main bedroom, spiral stairs upstairs and downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant stay

We really liked the property. It rained the whole time we were there. We had some good views despite the weather. Lodge was well supplied and very thoughtfully planned. Made it so easy to prepare meals in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas p.

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

Great Accommodations!!

We have stayed in numerous cabins over the years and this one was the most well stocked and one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in. We did have a problem with one of the toilets, but Greg was in it and took care of it for us. It was a great location between Wilkesboro and Boone. Beautiful deck overlooking the mountains. We would stay here again without question.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Peace and Beauty

This is perhaps the most peaceful place in the world. The location is incredible. Watching the sunrise over the mountains feels like living inside of a painting. This has quickly become my family's favorite place to visit -- and if you book a trip here, it likely will be yours too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Amazing!

Cabin was wonderful. Views were amazing. Well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the hiking trails around the pond and the neighborhood waterfall. No complaints at all! Would definitely go back! If I could give 10 stars I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Peaceful and Calming

This was our third trip to this beautiful home and spectacular view. This mountain community feels like home away from home. Cozy and nicely decorated with all kitchen and bathroom amenities. Clean and welcoming. Love the deck. Even though we had mainly rain this past Monday-Wednesday but still enjoyed listening to the silence of the night with exception to the crickets. I hope this area dodged the flooding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

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

View as good as any in Appalachia

My father and I stayed in this house a few days to get out of the coastal heat during August and we didn't do much. Just got a couple meals in Boone and stayed at the house because the view is that spectacular. The house is nice but we didn't spend much time in it. Even in August, the outdoor area was comfortable, with a very nice retractable awning for when the sun is overhead. We'll almost certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is a very comfortable place to relax and has all of the necessities. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items, and the entire cabin was very clean and organized. The view of the distant mountain range is beautiful at all times of the day, and gives the impression that you are at 4,000 feet, although it is less that 2,000 feet, which is a nice feature if you do not want to drive up mountain roads a lot and you prefer a little warmer climate than the high altitudes. The owners were great and communicated promptly with any questions or concerns. The only issue was getting into the cabin on the first day and that was solely my fault, but the owner helped me out very quickly. The cabin was very peaceful and quiet, both inside and outside, which is a very nice feature since most guests will want to spend a fair amount of time on the deck without being too close to other properties. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Escape to the best view!

Our second time was a delight and really enjoyed the beautiful view. Though there was quite a bit of cloud control. The cabin was very nice and all the little extras were appreciated. I want to make you aware that the downstairs hair dryer might need replaced. When I turned it on for just a few seconds it immediately started smelling like it had been burnt. Appreciated all the extras. We enjoyed looking at all then deer down the mountain to the main road. Thanks for sharing a small piece of your paradise. Wendy, Jason, Jacob, & Kayla.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

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

Amazing views

Pros - beautiful views - easy drive to get to - very nice cabin and owners added lots of lovely little touches. - felt very homey and relaxing - loved the sitting areas on the porch and lower level Cons - mold in the all the jets in the whirlpool bathtub so we couldn't use it - the kitchen was missing baking dishes liie 9×13 pans to cook with. Luckily we brought some. - spices and condiments need to be restocked . Many were outdated - crockpot needs to be replaced. Cooked unevenly -some supplies were not stocked . Over all we had a very nice stay and would recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Madison C.

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

Gorgeous home

Had an amazing time at this cabin above the clouds! The hosts provided everything we needed. The only notes I have is that although listed in the amenities that they have a hot tub, it is actually a bathtub with jacuzzis. If you filter your searches for mountain houses with hot tubs like I did, just be mindful that this one does not have one. Lastly, because it is a mountain home, there were quite a bit of stink bugs that found their way in. They like the warmth so they really loved the up stairs loft. Our friends who took the loft ended up sleeping on the bottom floor with us the last night due to how many there were on the top floor. Had the best weekend with my girls at this house! The fireplace was extra cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading house description

We don't believe the description of the house was very clear. Especially for older folks, it should be stated that there is no bedroom on the main floor. Of the three sleeping areas, only one has a door on the room. The only staircases (2) to the loft and lower level sleeping areas are spiral. It is difficult to carry luggage up and down such stairs and easy to slip and fall on them. There is no TV on the main floor and only two comfortable chairs to sit in on the main floor. But the house is very clean and well-stocked with a great view, wonderful deck, and easy to drive to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin is Beautiful and the viewbis BREATHTAKING!!!!! THE HOST are so wonderful to work with and we highly recommend this listing and would stay again ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing amenities and lovely hosting. Fully stocked house with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

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

Great stay

Place was very nice with a great view. Outdoor fire pit would make this place perfect. I would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kermit H.

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

Great cabin with beautiful views

Great cabin with beautiful views. Cabin has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place, great view, hiking, waterfall and pond!

We have already booked another stay here! The view is top notch. Cozy house and we love it here. The waterfall and pond with all of the trails make this a great getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Motorcycles riding on Blur Ridge Parkway

We had a great time. This was my second stay here and I love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

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

Great spot!

Loved the house. Easy to get to. The view was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Amazing house with spectacular view!

The Sun Lodge was everything we wanted for a mountain vacation. The house felt like home thanks to Linda and Greg. We couldn't get enough of the view! Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023