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Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts

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Welcome to the Running Doe Lodge!
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Pond for fishing and fire pit for s’mores

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Piney Creek, NC
  • New River State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Oak Hill Academy
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2nd Floor Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2nd Floor Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bunk Room Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lower Level Game Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom on 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Hall Bathroom on Main Level

Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts

Discover your mountain log cabin getaway with room for everyone! This home is spread out over 3 floors with 5 bedrooms sleeping a total of 14. It is located on a private cul-de-sac in a gated community situated on the New River. Enjoy your own private pond with dock and gazebo, porches on 2 levels overlooking the water. Inside enjoy an open floor plan with a 2 story family room, open concept dining/kitchen with seating for 16. Wrap around porches provide a relaxing atmosphere to rest and recharge. The lower level provides a bunk room, second bedroom with King bed, bathroom and large family/game room with bunkbeds that opens onto lower level porches overlooking the pond. Master is on the main level with new mountain log King bed, private bath and covered porch access overlooking the pond. Upstairs discover 2 oversized King bedrooms with a twin bed and bathroom. Bring your fishing pole to fish in the pond, neighborhood hiking trails, 5 minutes from tube/kayak rentals. Easy driving distance to West Jefferson, Mt. Jefferson, New River state park, Grayson Highlands, and the Creeper trail. Welcome to Running Doe Lodge where you can experience: rest and relaxation, hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, pond fishing, fly fishing, small town charm, shopping, wineries/breweries, and a great place to make memories.

Property manager

Tana Frye
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Bunk Room for 4, Porch Gates, Game Room
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Events

Events allowed
Family Gatherings or Small Work Retreat
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Pets

No pets allowed
No Pets (Homeowner has severe allergies)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the home or on the property

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Family Gatherings or Small Work Retreat
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

About the area

Piney Creek

Located in Piney Creek, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Museum of Ashe County History and Five Ridge Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Thistle Meadow Winery and Landmark Farm Alpacas. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Piney Creek, NC

What's nearby

  • New River State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oak Hill Academy - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • New River - 29 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Motley's BBQ & Catering - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Red Dog Bar / Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Motley's BBQ and Catering - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buckaroo's Grill & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪South Fork Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Cabin with Mountain Views, Private Pond & Dock - Winter Discounts located?

This family-friendly Piney Creek cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of New River State Park and New River. Jefferson National Forest and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dajen w.

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

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful cabin with plenty of room to relax and enjoy time away with a group of friends or family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Christmas Cabin 2024

Magical holiday weekend. Beautiful and comfortable home decorated for Christmas. Lovely walking trail, deer, gorgeous views. Short trip to West Jefferson which was like a Hallmark movie. Easy check in. Home is as described, everone said their beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena L.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Review

Enjoyed by all! We left a hatchet down by the fire pit. Did you find it and could I pay to have you ship it to me? It has some sentimental value to the owner, otherwise I would not ask.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

An Outstanding Place!

We where here for 3 days with extended family to attend a wedding locally. Our host was prompt in responding to all of our questions and inquiries before arrival. Our party consisted of 6 adults and 4 children. With children ranging in age from 3 to 16, there was plenty to keep their attention, from the game room to toys, puzzles, and fishing in the picturesque pond with fountain behind the house. The kitchen was well equipped for the large meals we prepared, and there was ample seating for additional guests we had over during our stay. All of the bedrooms were large and comfortable. The outdoors around the property was lovely for strolling or going on an extended hike along the horse trail and stream that extends far behind the property. House is in a gated community about 25-30 minutes from Sparta. Recommend doing grocery shopping before arrival. We rate our experience here as exceptional, and would not hesitate to recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Group getaway

This is a perfect property for a large group. There are lots of beds and the kitchen has an amazing quantity of dishes and flatwear as well as pots and pans, the house is beautiful with lovely views. The owner is very responsive. There are lots of places to go nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Another Great Visit

Just returned from a third fabulous stay here. The home is spacious, clean, and outfitted for a relaxing vacation. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Beautiful place

Very nice place and very relaxing. The guest also liked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

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

Beautiful home, beautiful location, beautiful memories!

What an amazing vacation for our family! We enjoyed this beautiful home & property so much & can't recommend it enough. It was so spacious, yet so cozy. The home was super clean & just had so many unique touches. Lots of seating in the kitchen & family room. Large bedrooms & bathrooms. Large, well-equipped kitchen (& a grill on the deck!). We enjoyed fishing in the pond, walking the trails, smores at the fire pit, fun competition in the game room, & just hanging out on the porch. Our family enjoyed this home more than any we have ever stayed in & we made so many wonderful memories. Tana was a wonderful host and was so responsive to our questions. Running Doe Lodge will likely be an annual tradition now for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri L.

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

Perfect week away from stress of life

We've stayed at this property 5 times now. First 4 times with previous owner and once with new owners. We love being away from normal life stress. This place is extremely remote and in beautiful area. Very happy with the little updates and changes. Hope to visit again. Wish bob (Giant catfish) was still in pond. This is first time we havent seem him. Plenty of fish and turtles in the pond. We spent most of the week relaxing fishing the pond with a competition on who would catch the most.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

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

Great Cabin Vacation

This cabin is one of a kind. Three floors where each of my two sons had their family and my wife and I on main level. Very clean and accommodating. Nice fish pond where we caught and released many fish. Had nightly fire in fire pit. Took my golf cart and the grandkids enjoyed the evening rides throughout the community seeing many deer. No close neighbors. I highly recommend this property for a relaxing, yet adventurous vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene W.

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

Peaceful stay

The home was spacious and had everything we needed. The property is extremely peaceful and it was a relaxing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinley T.

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

Wonderful house

This house is amazing for a family or friends get away. It has great atmosphere, plenty of space, huge decks, big bedrooms, and everything you might need. We love coming and hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrena M.

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

Perfect for a family getaway

This cabin was absolutely perfect for the whole family, the kids loved fishing in the pond!! We really enjoyed having family game nights and had everything we needed to cook all our meals. I would definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Family vacation

Amazing property and amazing host
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi G.

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

Scenic Wilderness Escape: Serene & Nature-Rich

This place was amazing. It had enough rough for our extended family. The children enjoyed the game room tremendously. We loved the view and everyone having their own room. The place was beautiful for Christmas time. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a place not located in town to pick this house. The WiFi was super helpful because we did not have great service with our phones, but that’s what a vacation is for to get away with minimal distractions. Wildlife was around every night and morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P., Wilmington, NC

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

Great cabin!

Super cabin for 3-4 couples and kids. We had 3 couples and the cabin was great. Great layout, amenities and comfort. Plenty of large beds and sitting space. Beautiful meadow next to house to watch wildlife. Diner at the Corner Market nearby was very good. We rode down Creeper Trail one day and hiked up Mt Rogers the next day. Sat by fire in the evenings. Nearby Red Dog Bistro is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so the diner is only place nearby to eat. Well equipped kitchen at the cabin if you want to cook. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Annual Mountain Trip

We’ve been coming to the Blue Ridge Mountains for years and this is one of the best cabins we have stayed in. Lots of sleeping areas and beds. Cabin was well stocked and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was beautiful and we enjoyed exploring outside. Game room with pool/ping pong table, foosball table and pac man game was a big hit. Thanks for a great stay! We will definitely be back next year! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Second Annual Friends Weekend

Our group of 4 families stayed here for a long weekend for the second year in a row and this year was even better than the last. We had kids ranging from 1-7 and everyone had a blast. We love the outdoor space and the kitchen was suited perfectly to cook every meal in the house! See you next year, Piney Creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Our Family Getaway to Celebrate a Birthday

We enjoyed our stay at Running Doe Lodge. The Lodge far exceeded our expectations with the cleanliness of the cabin, comfort of the beds, how well it has been maintained, and the attention to detail that the owners make to be sure the experience at their Lodge is the very best. There is plenty of space for a large family gathering and so much to do inside the cabin and outside! We look forward to booking again for our next family gathering. Thank you so much as we made so many wonderful memories during our stay. The Moddle & Strickland Families
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LouAnn M.

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

Beautifully decorated!

The neighborhood and the home were wonderful! Everything you would need was available in the home. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddi H., Wilmington, NC

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

Beautiful getaway

Our group of four couples have been taking trips together for twenty years. This year it was my turn to choose where and everyone agreed it was the best location and house yet! Everything was spotless, we had a well stocked large kitchen, and bedrooms everywhere! The living room seating is cozy and very comfortable with a great selection of books and the game room with ping pong, pool table and Pac-Man kept us up way too late! Our favorite thing to do throughout the day and evening when we were at the house was sitting on the porch and enjoying the views, especially of the pretty stocked pond and fire pit. Our group even got some fishing time in! There are so many fun towns to explore and Tana and David gave great recommendations but you may want to stay and relax at the cabin. We did enjoy the Virginia Creeper Bike Trail and West Highlands. The photos for this house are good on the site but you have to see it to appreciate the charm and beauty of the location. My husband and I decided to book it for our next family’s vacation-our five grandchildren will love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

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

Everyone loves this lodge.

My entire family was pleased with this lodge. It was spacious, beautifully appointed, well furnished and had a place and more for all of us to sleep. The basement was great for privacy for the kids to get away and for their parents to be close by for sleeping. We loved the decor too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rivkah B.

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

Wonderful house!

Wow! This house was so nicely appointed. We very much enjoyed our time here. We loved the pond, the house, and the location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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