Title: The Great Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78280553&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Great Escape ## Photo gallery for The Great Escape ![Interior - The Great Escape (West Jefferson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78280600/78280553/f9dd652b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Great Escape (West Jefferson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78280600/78280553/f8dc5ab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Great Escape (West Jefferson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78280600/78280553/b6d1b8a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Great Escape (West Jefferson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78280600/78280553/2025dd3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Great Escape (West Jefferson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78290000/78280600/78280553/838ef954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled at the foot of Mt Jefferson, Great Escape offers a serene retreat. Close to charming West Jefferson and minutes from shopping and dining options, this cabin is perfect for family getaways with furry friends too. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Great Escape Nestled at the foot of Mt Jefferson, this 3 bedroom 2 bath home is a perfect blend of serenity and convenience. With close access to charming West Jefferson and Jefferson, guests have many dining and shopping options just minutes away. A perfect getaway cabin that's also great for family and furry friends. Centrally located from hiking, breweries, golf, and a quick trip to Boone and Blowing Rock, the Great Escape is an excellent jumping off spot for day trips and lots of fun nearby. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Water tubing 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 ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99520000/99510100/99510062/0ccc6017.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp 4 Tiny Homes | #1 Grandfather Mountain | 1 Mi. to Downtown West Jefferson West Jefferson - Kitchen - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=99510062&PinnedHotelID=99510062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106210000/106209900/106209873/30b7bc8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camp 4 Tiny Homes | #5 Mount McKinley | 1 Mi. to Downtown West Jefferson West Jefferson - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=106209873&PinnedHotelID=106209873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64990000/64989800/64989739/ce7c0a3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Rustic Farmhouse Mountain Cottage Vilas - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=64989739&PinnedHotelID=64989739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/40000000/39991900/39991822/763e7681.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### End of the Rainbow Wi-Fi, Private, 5 mins to Boone Boone - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=39991822&PinnedHotelID=39991822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=78280553&PinnedHotelID=78280553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=78280553,99510062,106209873,64989739,39991822) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Dogs Only (at this time we can only allow dogs) ### 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 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 Located in West Jefferson, this cabin is in the mountains. Mountain Aire Golf Club and Jefferson Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Jefferson State Park and New River State Park. Landmark Farm Alpacas and Tweetsie Railroad are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our West Jefferson travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Jefferson.dx183773) [View more Cabin rentals in West Jefferson](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Jefferson-Cabins.d183773-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.39412,-81.479645&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ibd%7DEv%7EhpN%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBQBQDQDQDQBSDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQFOFQFOFOHOHOFOHOHMHOHMHMHMJMHOJMHKLMHKJMJKLKJKJIJKLKJILILIJILILGLILILELINGLGLELENGLENELENCLCNENCLCNCNANCLANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNBNDLDNDLFLDLDNFLFLHLDLHLHLFLHLHJHLHLHJJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJJHLJNHLHLHLJNHLHLFPHLFNHNFNFNFPHNDPFNFPDPFPDNDPDPDRBPDPDPBPBPBRBPBRBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRARARAPARAPARCRAPCRCPCRCRCPCPEPEPCPEPEREPENGPEPGPGNEPINGNGPGLIPGLINGPILILKNILILILKNIJKLKJKLKJKLKJKJMHKJKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFMHMFODMFMDMDODMDOFOBMBOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOEOCMCOCMGOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMIMGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKIKKMKKMKKIMMKIMKKIOKMIMIMIMIOIMIOGQIMIQGMGQGOGOGQGOEQGQEQGOEQESCQEQEQEQCQCQCSCSCQCSAQASCQASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t5vbuYMhpSKvqpJ-7kX1e7weG1o=) West Jefferson, NC ### What's nearby - ![Kilcoy Anglican Church of St. Mary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657518/d8ca557e-96e7-4be8-b398-af0a1a0905c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Saint Mary's Episcopal Church 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - Mount Jefferson State Park 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Museum of Ashe County History 3 min drive \- 2.3 miles - Rhododendron Trail 3 min drive \- 2.5 miles - Ashe County Cheese Store 4 min drive \- 2.3 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 143 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Cruisers American Grill 3 min drive - Hardee's 4 min drive - Monte D Rey 14 min walk - Subway 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Great Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Great Escape? ### What time is check-in at The Great Escape? ### What time is check-out at The Great Escape? ### Where is The Great Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Great Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 57 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### R P. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good location. Convenient to downtown W. Jefferson. Really easy to find. ##### R P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretchen M. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed the outside deck the most on this trip. Thanks for allowing dogs, and for having a gate on the deck so she could hang out there with us safely. Lots of great hiking in the area, we went to Mt. Jefferson twice, as well as Paddy Mountain and New River State Park. ##### Gretchen M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy M. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay. The home was clean and welcoming. Excellent location to explore West Jefferson. Close to grocery store. Just down the road from Mount Jefferson, where my husband took our dog hiking every day. Would definitely return. ##### Nancy M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill O. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway ! Fabulous property in a perfect location for everything we wanted to do in and around West Jefferson. Will definitely be coming back for another stay. ##### Bill O. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful The house was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay. We loved that it was close to all the shops and restaurants. Enjoyed going to the top of Mountain Jefferson State Park. ##### Laura S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy R. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend This cabin was everything we needed to enjoy our Son's wedding in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina! Devon was so helpful with all my questions in the aftermath of hurricane Helene ##### Cindy R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Weekend at App State Students We had a wonderful stay this weekend with our two girls who attend App State. Only 30 minutes to Boone and away from all the traffic! The cabin is beautiful and very relaxing. A great time spent with our girls where we could make them a home cooked meal and relax on the porch with the fire pit. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A breath of fresh air We had a wonderful time this weekend with family at your cabin. This is our second stay and we can not thank you enough. It was just what the Dr ordered for all of us. A peaceful, beautiful cabin in a gorgeous location! Close to downtown West Jefferson and Boone. Our girls go to App and it is the perfect location to be away from the Boone traffic but an easy drive to get to campus. Thank you again for sharing your home with us. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber P. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place to stay near our wedding venue. ##### Amber P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nick w. 19 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was extremely welcoming and made the booking and check in process very simple. The cabin was beautiful and was packed with all of the creature comforts to make it feel like home. The cabin is secluded enough to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee on the wrap around porch but very close to town for restaurant and shopping activities. The gas fireplace, fast wifi, and pet friendly nature of the property make it an easy choice and somewhere we would certainly stay again. ##### nick w. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill O. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Stay Another fabulous week at the Great Escape for some much needed R&R and relief from the heat & humidity of Raleigh. ##### Bill O. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bill O. 6 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin for what we needed Great cabin with easy access to all Ash County has to offer. ##### Bill O. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine R. 16 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place in Jefferson The place was well located at the foot of Mount Jefferson. We had everything we needed and great access to the mountain parks, historic towns, and restaurants. ##### Christine R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn B., Cary NC USA 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Close to everything around West Jefferson. Would stay again. ##### Lynn B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan D. 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay-Very Convenient Great stay and super convenient to everything. The owners were amazing to work with and have thought of all the details. Everything you’ll need is at the house. ##### Ethan D. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelley M. 5 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful This was a very comfortable and relaxing place to stay for our weekend getaway to the mountains as a family. Our pups were so happy to be able to come along with us. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Shelley M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda K. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Escape- really perfect! Home was in a great location close to town. We even had a little snow which we really liked. Everything was clean and kitchen fully stocked. Will definitely come back! ##### Linda K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg T., Cary, NC 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! The place was perfect for us. Very comfortable, well-appointed, convenient, and very private. Christina and Devon responded very quickly to the few questions we had; nice people and easy to work with. We'll definitely be back! ##### Greg T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony W. 8 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Experience The cabin is close to town for any last minute needs as well as near great mountain trails. My daughter loved the hiking. The cabin was spectacular. We will be coming back in the future. ##### Anthony W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne R. 4 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin close to everything! Hubby and I needed to get away…booked this cabin last minute. Devon was immediately responsive!! Easy to get to. Bed was comfy, kitchen was the best stocked kitchen of any cabin we have stayed in. Only a mile from the Mount Jefferson Natural Park which was amazing ! Highly recommend! ##### Lynne R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah W. 9 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Cabin Retreat My family and I decided to take a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and travel up to the mountains. We loved everything about our stay. The cabin was well decorated, comfortable and had everything we needed while we were there. The owners were super responsive, kind and helpful. The cabin was conveniently located to grocery stores as well as restaurants and cute shops. Although the cabin is not in the middle of the woods we did not even notice the neighbors (we never heard them or saw them). We brought our pup and she loved the gated deck, the stream behind the house, the neighborhood loop and the state park up the road. I highly recommend staying here on your next visit to West Jefferson. ##### Sarah W. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christy P. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies weekend We were a party of four ladies ranging in age of 47-70\. The house was very comfortable during our stay and we felt very safe in the community & is close to shopping & downtown. One evening we saw deer crossing through the property after a light rain began to fall. It was a great weekend with family & friends and I would highly recommend this property to others. Check in was easy. Driveway is paved & the entrance to the home is level with easy access for those that may have some physical limitations. Check this one out! ##### Christy P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Trish B. 1 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice getaway We were not able to take a family vacation during the summer, so we were hoping to enjoy a few days in the mountains in early fall. There were several pluses: the cabin is cute, adequate heating and lighting, items worked, property in good condition, my two children loved exploring the yard, my son experienced a herd of deer that passed closely by, very convenient to West Jefferson, and a nice large screen television. I was disappointed in the following property items: the upstairs queen bedroom is a loft without a door (no true privacy for parents with children), there was not a separate shower upstairs in the bathroom, (although listed in the description), and there were numerous items missing that I needed in the kitchen, (such as a tea pitcher with lid, a meat thermometer, a funnel, a thin/flat spatula that would work with flipping pancakes, and a soup ladle. I have not rented a place without a DVD player, so I was surprised there wasn't one. One was not listed, so I had just assumed incorrectly. Helpful hints: if staying upstairs in the colder months, turn the thermostat down to 66 degrees or so before going to bed, or the upstairs bedroom/loft can get very hot because of the rising air and no wall/division to block it. Watch your pet carefully. There was a golden retriever living down the hill that the owners let loose occasionally, and it ended up at our vehicle in the driveway. Also, watch for doggie presents potentially from same dog. For the coffee drinkers, the pictures showed a 12 cup drip coffee maker, so we brought ground coffee and filters. There is now a Keurig, so we had to make a trip to purchase k-cups. ##### Trish B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica M. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Christmas in The Great Escape! The cabin was perfect for our family! The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare our Christmas dinner. The bedrooms were comfortable and we enjoyed the bathroom with the large claw foot soaking tub. The owner’s were very responsive and we will definitely consider staying at the Great Escape on our next visit to West Jefferson, NC. ##### Jessica M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron F. 27 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! The cabin is in an exclusive neighborhood that is right at the foot of Mt. Jefferson. Access to restaurants and shopping was two minutes down the road; hiking and sightseeing were five minutes up the road. Very comfortable accommodations in a private community. Lots of games and VIZIO TV plus late nights on the deck by the fireplace made for a perfect vacation. This really is a "Great Escape"! We will rent this one again soon! ##### Aaron F. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ---