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Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Julian Price Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Level - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom - Main Level

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!

Enjoy the private natural setting among boulders and native rhododendron in this favorite two bedroom two bath log cabin while still convenient to area attractions and amenities. Features hot tub, central AC, outdoor firepit and wood burning fireplace to accommodate up to six with a King master and a second queen bedroom each with their own private bath, plus room for up to two more on the sleeper sofa in the living room.

Welcome to Farallon, one our coziest Valle Crucis log cabin rentals. Surrounded by hardwoods and rhododendron and natural rock outcroppings, this cabin offers the perfect mountain hideaway. To step onto the covered side porch is to already disappear from the hectic world of deadlines and intrusions. The most pressing intrusion here is likely to be a chattering squirrel or the leaves dappling the light upon the pages of the latest best-seller.

To open the door and step inside is to be greeted by nature. The spaciousness of the floor plan is augmented by large windows flanking the magnificent wood-burning fireplace and rising all the way to the cathedral ceiling. With the clean lines of the furniture and the contemporary wrought iron light fixtures suspending from the ceiling offer unobstructed view of the forest outside every window.

The open dining area features seating for six and French doors that open onto the front deck equipped with a gas grill for preparing mountain trout freshly caught in the nearby Watauga River. Pristine modern appliances appoint the fully-equipped centrally located kitchen.

The living area features a comfortable seating area before the fireplace, a flat screen television, and a cabinet of books and games for relaxing after the day's excursions of canoeing and hiking. A telescope waits in the corner for gazing at stars light years away in the crystal clear skies. Hidden behind the kitchen are two bedrooms. The master offers a King bed and the second bedroom has a Queen bed, and each offers the rustic comfort of layers of patchwork quilts. Large windows allow plenty of sunlight for enjoying a lazy breakfast in bed.

A large covered deck stretches the entire front of the cabin, overlooking the surrounding rhododendron and large boulders. The deck is furnished with rocking chairs for after dinner snoozing and features a hot tub for soaking away the stiffness of overdoing it on the slopes while the snow falls around you or hiking up nearby Grandfather Mountain. Follow the path outside to your own fire pit for knocking off the chill after a summertime shower, roasting dogs and s'mores, and telling bear tales.
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For larger groups, consider renting this cabin with nearby Black Bear Lodge or Van Beek's Peak.
Due to the access road, 4WD, chains or sometimes both may be required when visiting the mountains in winter. Access to this home may not be suitable for vehicles with rear wheel drive, limited ground clearance, or motorcycles even during summer months. We are happy to help you find the home with the access you are most comfortable with, any time of year!

Additional Notes:
CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
All linens and towels included!
4WD or AWD vehicles are required in the winter months
Mature, well-trained dogs welcome $25/night each (maximum of 2)
Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a fire starter for $25/night.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Julian Price Park - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 23 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Appalachian State University - 24 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 33 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blind Elk Tap Room - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kettell Beerworks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Farallon- Cozy Cabin with hot tub, fire pit, wood fireplace! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B, The Greater Foscoe Mining Co. and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Hound Ears Golf Club and Julian Price Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christina r.

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

Fantastic!

This place was 5 stars all the way! Would stay again and hope we are able to!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Perfect Getaway from it all

We loved the serenity, peace and quiet and true cabin in the woods feel. It is pretty remote and the need for a 4 wheel drive vehicle is an absolute must especially if there is snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

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

Sledding Weekend with kids

The property was beautiful! It offers a great view of the rising sun over the mountains during the winter months. We chose this property because it is close to Beech Mountain and its activities. The owner provided family games; however, after a day of activity in the mountains, my kids were too tired to play them. The property has everything you need to make a quick meal. The driveway is very steep and close to the edge of the downslope, and the property is in the mountains. I brought my SUV and managed to get around, but we had no snow or ice storms during our stay. I recommend checking the Beech Mountain weather and getting chains put on tires if going during a snow or ice event. Helene wiped out some bridges, so you will have to transverse over detour dirt roads, and your car will get muddy. We did not try out the hot tub, but we did enjoy the wrap-around porch and loved that we could bring our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIM S.

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

Time away

It was very nice l would stay again we love it thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

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

Beautiful

This was a cozy cabin in the woods with beautiful views. The fire place was perfect for the cold nights. Definitely would recommend AWD or 4x4 vehicle. The driveway is a bit steep and slippery when it rained. Also the road getting to the property is under construction, and not the easiest to traverse. This house was worth the drive!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

megan m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Enjoyed are stay!

Loved this place only thing would say needs to be mentioned is the driveway! Steep and tight turn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey R., North Carolina

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

Nice & Peaceful

Our family enjoyed spending the weekend in this home! Perfect for 4 people! Very clean and spacious. Nice wrap around porch with grill and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Quiet and private

Excellent property! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C., Concord

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

Private, Super Clean, Everything you need

This may be an older cabin but you will not find a cleaner one. Blue Ridge is awesome communicator. Weber grill on deck, classic older style jacuzzi 4 person hot tub on deck, two couches and nice fireplace. Only one neighbor about 4 acres away. Very private. Amazing sunrises and Mountain View’s from deck and living room. Loaded kitchen. Perfect for weekend. Hike from the home to the top of mountaintop- about .3 miles. Cons: no yard. Home on slope. Small driveway that required 4x4, 25 mins from any stores, one lane road to home (arrive in daylight only). Pro Tip- go to Kettle Brewery in Banner Elk - place is a dive but awesome brew. We will be back to this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Mountain fun

We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Great Stay!

Wonderful experience! The cabin is cozy, very pretty and has everything you need. Feels very secluded in the woods, but close to Boone and lots of great hiking trails. Everything was very clean when we arrived and the hot tub was clean and ready to use. The only minor gripe is that the shower curtain was mildewed and the towels smelled like cigarettes, but everything else was immaculate. The grill was broken but kitchen well supplied. We will definitely recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jim W.

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

Beautiful Cabin/Remote Location

The cabin is absolutely wonderful. One of the nicer cabins we have ever been to (and there have been quite a few over the years). Nicely laid out and well equipped kitchen. Very comfortable. Accessing is a bit of a challenge and it rained for our entire visit. This caused us enough concern with the not venturing out one day due to concerns about what shape the road up the mountain might be like (steep and slippery with all the rain). The drive way is another thing that needs to be noted. Not really much room at the bottom to turn around which leads to either backing up the hill or trying to execute a muli step K turn and not running off the edge or into the large boulder on the other side of the drive. If you're looking for a very nice place to simply go and relax this is a great option. If you're looking to get out and about to do things in the area it's a bit of a challenge coming and going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Peaceful

Our trip was one for the books it was very relaxing the house was beautiful and exactly what we wanted for sure need a 4 wheel drive vehicle for the drive up and the drive way
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Stan G.

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

Cute cabin, difficult access

We've stayed at multiple cabins in the NC mountains that provide similar 4WD access recommendations without any trouble whatsoever, so admittedly we didn't put a lot of weight on this rather soft warming. That was a very BIG mistake; getting to this cabin requires a significant amount of focus and can be downright terrifying at night. Otherwise the cabin indeed presents quite well: it's super-cozy, well- maintained, and really quaint. The wrap-around deck was nice, and there was effectively no traffic going past the cabin to disturb the peace. Our only negative observation at the cabin itself was that the deck under the hot tub has settled a few degrees, so the tub is no longer level, and water runs over back when three normal-sized adults enter (while there's still plenty of empty space at the front). This was a little disconcerting at first, but we used it twice without incident. We'd stay again, but not without driving the Jeep and certainly not in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micah M.

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

Great family get away

Easy and fun
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri C.

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

The perfect cabin for a family of 4!

The cabin was exactly what we wanted! I had a hard time finding a cabin that would accommodate our husky, family with kids, and a hot tub. This one checked all the boxes and did not disappoint. Yes, the road is a doozie to get up to the cabin but honestly that was one of our favorite parts. The ducks, deer, turkeys, chickens, were always out to greet our car as we traveled to the cabin and the kids loved it. The house was clean, kitchen was well stocked (could use a few more dinner plates) beds were cozy, view was amazing in the morning and evening. We even saw flurries in March! Also want to note this house SMELLED CLEAN. I have been in rentals that had an odor or felt musty. This one DID NOT. We traveled from the NC beach to the mountains and will travel back to this same house again. Thank you for the get away! Outings we took and I recommend: Alpine Coaster, Linville Caverns & Otter Falls
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just ok

Beautiful views and layout of cabin. Bathrooms and main living area clean and in good shape. Cabin is in need of a deep clean, very dusty everywhere that isn't easy to swipe with a quick cloth. Advertised a gas grill, but it ran out in the middle of cooking the pricey thick steak birthday meal. Had to finish them in the oven that started smoking as it is filthy. There were only 2 dinner plates, so we had to fill in with the few salad plates there, and paper plates for our sides. Accent light bulbs burned out, window blinds need mending and so on. Certainly not the ideal birthday meal and celebration we had envisioned based on the home's advertising. Not sure who is overseeing the stocking and cleaning of BRMR properties, but someone, management staff and owners need to periodically take an inventory, of such things that most certainly will get used in a remote cabin such as this. Its upsetting to be already in the middle of cooking meals only to discover you don't have what you need and it's a good 25 minutes into town. In the middle of the narrow path to the firepit, there was a rod sticking up a good 3 inches that should have been addressed and covered as it easily tripped us. I covered it with rocks so we could identify and walk around it. Again, lacking attention to detail. I made Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals aware of these items and tho they did respond, no adjustment was offered nor voucher towards a future stay which I believe is warranted given the high cost of renting a home such as this. When paying over $200 a person per night, we expected more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry A.

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

Great location

Definitely recommend renting.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassie C., Tega Cay, South Carolina

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

Awesome 4 day getaway!

This was our first stay at Farallon and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It’s a bit of a challenge to get to…but a fun one! It was private and the views were beautiful! The cabin itself was just perfect for our family of 4. It was clean, well stocked with everything we needed and so comfy cozy! We would definitely love to stay there again! On a side note…we went to The Gamekeepers restaurant for dinner while there and it was on of the best restaurants we love ever been too! It’s a must from now on for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charity V.

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

Wonderful stay

Cabin was beautiful and would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea T.

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

Fun nice stay

The stay was great, we had so much fun and if you like adventure the drive was incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay at Farallon

Enjoyed our stay at Farallon for our 5 year wedding anniversary. Glad we read all the reviews to understand the remote location and the driveway situation. You definitely need a 4WD vehicle to access the property no matter what time of year. It snowed while we were there and it was absolutely beautiful! Saw lots of deer. We went out touring during the day, but made sure we were back before dark so we could see the driveway/cliff. Enjoyed our evenings cooking dinner, the fireplace and hot tub on the deck. The property is nice, but definitely dated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lori l.

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

The house was beautiful and had an amazing view but it is definitely tucked into the side of a mount

The house was beautiful and had an amazing view but it is definitely tucked into the side of a mountain. A truck was tough to get into the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M., Pelzer, SC

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

Great cabin with beautiful view. Road and Driveway sketchy

Once we arrived, our stay was perfect. Beautiful cabin with breathtaking views. However, you will definitely need chains / 4WD if there is snow or ice. Nettles Ridge is treacherous without proper equipment and the driveway is equally sketchy and no way to turn a car around except at the first landing. NOTE to Owner: 2nd Bedroom fan is very noisy and should be replaced. Other than that, again, the cabin is beautiful. Would rent again in a second! Bravo!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Amy P., Murfreesboro

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Christmas vacation

My husband and I went for Xmas vacation and were called at 230 on the Friday we were leaving to go to our original cabin to be told we can't get in there due to weather. They rebooted us into another cabin however there was a bad storm that had come in which in turn created many issues. When we arrived on12/23 our code did not work and we had to call emergency line for them to reset. They took 5 times to answer. Wegot in and no water pressure on main. Floor, heater was working until about 330p 12/24 then quit working, there was a leak downstairs, toilets wouldn't flush and there was no hot water. Rental agency stated they would be out to look at the heat and never called us back and did not show up. We were told they would be there by 11pm 12/24 no show... their solution was to give us space heaters if they couldn't fix the heat. No call no show. We left 12/25 in the morning due to no heat and negative temps outside. The house went from 70 degrees on 12/24 @3pm to 43 degrees 12/25 it was very unsafe. I understand the rental agency had many issues over the weekend but it took them all day to reach out on 12/26 and we were told we would have a resolution by Friday. All of this was unsafe and unacceptable.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

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This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!

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