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The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock, Big Deck Views, Hot Tub, Romantic, Secluded
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lenoir, NC
- The Blowing Rock9 min drive
- Tweetsie Railroad17 min drive
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.17 min drive
- Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
About this property
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.
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
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: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please bring your own infant care items.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All pets require a discussion at booking.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Lenoir
Located in Lenoir, this cottage is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lenoir, NC
What's nearby
- The Blowing Rock - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
- Blowing Rock Art and History Museum - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
- Tweetsie Railroad - 17 min drive - 13.0 km
- Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
- Price Lake - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Town Tavern - 12 min drive
- The Speckled Trout - 12 min drive
- Blowing Rock Brewing - 12 min drive
- Subway - 10 min drive
- Outback Steakhouse - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
jessica g.
7 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view!
jessica g.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Terrell G.
2 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view
Terrell G.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
9 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Steve H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
18 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous
Aaron C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily M.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
Emily M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Abe F.
13 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway
Abe F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Will L.
21 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun get away to Blowing Rock
Will L.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darrin H.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Darrin H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren T.
18 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Minimoon
Lauren T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven F.
28 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Steven F.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Terry B.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Anniversary stay
Terry B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carl G.
10 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cabin in the woods
Carl G.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leslie K.
1 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Leslie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacy F.
18 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice. Highly satisfied !
Stacy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca M.
7 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Secret Shack
Rebecca M.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Janet P.
19 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Janet P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
23 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Secret Shack - Blowing Rock
Susan G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tabitha M., Fort Mill, SC
1 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to go back!
Tabitha M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren M.
19 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July Vacation Looking over the Blue Ridge Mountains
Lauren M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Roger W.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Roger W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Eric L.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view!
Eric L.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
13 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Chris G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam O.
5 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adam O.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Randall S.
4 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Randall S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Chris OConnor

Living out here in the mountains of North Carolina amongst our cabins has been a fantastic result of the Pandemic (every cloud has a silver lining) for myself and my wife Carlie. We are here most of the time, and when we are not we are off on our own adventure either hiking some mountain, sailing or biking.
Why they chose this property
Your own piece of paradise, set deep in the woods with views of the mountains and gorge of Blowing Rock that can not be matched! We always ask "Why would you stay in town when all this is 8 minutes away".
What makes this property unique
From the unmatched, far-reaching views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the quaint storybook mountain village, Blowing Rock, North Carolina is truly deserving of the title: "Crown of the Blue Ridge." Here you'll find popular family attractions including Tweetsie Railroad and The Blowing Rock, a plethora of unique downtown shops and outlets, and outdoor adventure ranging from hiking and biking to spelunking and bouldering. It's a venue for adventure, but also a place for ultimate relaxation. Indulge in a spa treatment, sample scrumptious vittles at our award-winning restaurants, or enjoy the hospitality at our local inns, bed and breakfasts, resorts, cabins or hotels.
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