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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lenoir, NC
  • The Blowing Rock
    9 min drive
  • Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
    12 min drive
  • Blowing Rock Memorial Park
    12 min drive
  • Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Lenoir

In Lenoir .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Lenoir cottage, you'll find Pisgah National Forest and Bolick Family Pottery. The Blowing Rock and Hayes Performing Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blowing Rock Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

ZERO IMPACT FROM HURRICANE HELENE .... 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.

THE CABIN IS IN THE MOUNTAINS: On a secondary mountain road. The approach to the cabin means that you are comfortable driving a road in the woods, including driving up and down small gravel roads. We have had over 3000 successful stays to our cabins on your Cabin's road with zero incidents, but its not like driving a suburban city street in Raleigh or Charlotte. Take your time, drive slowly, you should be fine. We do not permit motorcycles at this cabin due the grade of the road based on past experiences. Please ask about our other cabins if traveling by motorcycle..

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Terry B., Albemarle

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Darrin H.

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

8/10 Good

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain View Cottage
Not easy to find, get to. Beautiful place and view; hot tub was wonderful, beds very comfortable, the weather was lovely. The kitchen was clean, well equipped, and cozy. We enjoyed our time together in the cottage. The property could benefit from handrail on lower steps from driveway to upper deck and front door, garlic powder in spice rack, fire extinguisher in a more prominent location in case of fire emergencies.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
The views from this property are outstanding, both from the deck, and in the house. Its a little difficult to get to, its a very winding road, but its paved/gravel so you can do it in a car. but thats what you have to do to get this kind of view. Follow the directions the host gives you closely and you'll be fine. House was nice and clean, there are a dozen stairs to get in the front door. The hot tub is downstairs under the deck, so you have to go outside and down the stairs to get to it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Randall S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
Awesome views, comfortable space. Perfect for a quick getaway for the 2 of us
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
The cabin was nice, and we enjoyed our stay. We hiked and explored the area and it's absolutely beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Perfect size for small family and a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Very Nice. Highly satisfied !
Very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!!!!
Beautiful property, very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secret shack
Cabin was lovely, view outstanding. Owner had a lot of very specific rules.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy little cabin.
Cabin was great clean and cozy. The view of Grandfather Mountain is wonderful from the deck and master bedroom. Only complaint my family had and it's nothing the owners can do about is the very narrow rd to the cabin limited locations to allow another car to pass by. They did mention in the writeup that it is remote compared to other cabins though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

bartie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Enjoyed our stay, view was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022