Romantic & Secluded! Blowing Rock, Views, Hot tub - The Secret Shack

Lenoir, North Carolina
$289 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

THE SECRET SHACK CABIN : A romantic & secluded cabin with big Grandfather mountain views yet just minutes away from Blowing Rock! Amenities include a private hot tub, huge deck for sunsets watching, indoor gas fireplace, a Master Bedroom bay window of the view, Direct TV and WiFi. Ideal for a couple or small family. Prepare your meals in our newly renovated full kitchen or outside on the grill. Sleeps 4

Pets Allowed if compliant with our pet policy. See “Other Things to Note Section”.

ROMANTIC : Disappear from the world with your special someone or family. Many of our guests arrive and don't leave until departure! A complimentary bottle of Wine and chocolate samples are provided to each stay.

VIEWS : Simply the best full end to end profile view of Grandfather Mountain you can find anywhere around Blowing Rock. Sunrise and Sunset are stunning! See our photos, un-retouched, taken from the deck!

PLAY : Play in cabin, relax by the gas fireplace, enjoy the hot tub hut, sit in the bay window in the Master Bedroom which is filled by a view of Grandfather Mountain, hike our road into the forest, or just sit on the deck and relax.

DECOR : Post-Modern Rustic. Comfy L-Shaped Sofa, quilts with duvets, local art accents, shades and blinds, stylish bedding and more all adorn our cabin.

DISTANCES:
- Blowing Rock down town @2.5 Miles
- Tweetsie Railroad @ 5 Miles
- Blue Ridge Parkway @ 3.5 Miles
- Grandfather Mountain @ 15 Miles
- Boone @ 9 Miles

NEED MORE SPACE The SECRET SHACK is 400 secluded feet from our other VRBO property, THE BIG ROUND CABIN, See its listing for details.

CHECK-IN: We send our check in instructions out the morning of your check in typically between 9AM and 10AM here on the VRBO message stream.

CONTACTING US: You have three hosts always watching the VRBO message stream. If there are any questions or concerns please contact us via VRBO first. We live in the same mountain community of your cabin, just down the street. If you need us we can be there quickly.

DRIVING IN: The road is a county maintained gravel road the entire way until the last 1/4 mile, and then the road is a community maintained mixed paved and gravel road up to the house. Our driveway is fully paved. You have the entire house and grounds as yours except the Garage.

GETTING IN: Provided by either a LockBox or by meeting you at the door depending on what we set up with you in advance.

CONFIRMING YOUR RESERVATION : When you book with us we will ask you for an exact person count of guests, number and type of cars coming, agreement with your house rules found in the “House Rules” section of the listing, and an appropriate sign off on pets if any or that you don’t have any if that cabin does not allow pets. We ask that all these items be agreed to in the message stream at booking.

BEFORE YOU BOOK PLEASE READ : The OTHER THINGS TO NOTE section of our cabin description below.

HOST AVAILABILITY : We live in the same mountain community of your cabin, just down the street. If you need us we can be there quickly.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE -
PETS: Are only welcome if we discuss them in advance of booking your trip for our approval. We only allow Dogs. We need to know their BREED, WEIGHT (we allow typically under 50 pounds of total pet weight, but ask us if larger), AGE (No puppies) and the PET COUNT (generally we allow 1, but if they are very small maybe two). We have a per PET FEE between $10/night and $35/night depending how big the pet is. We require agreement to use a PET CRATE if you ever leave them in the house. Pets are not allowed on or in beds or on furniture. We don't allow any pets when the cabin is at maximum human person count.

THE CABIN IS IN THE MOUNTAINS: The driving approach to the cabin requires that you are comfortable driving up and down small gravel roads in the woods. Our cabin is on a county maintained gravel road that is fine for all cars Spring, Summer and Fall. During winter please come prepared for driving potentially on snowy roads and be certain you can take care of yourselves and car (snowchains, or AWD, or 4x4 are the best options). In the event of a winter storm during your stay we will instruct you on where your vehicles will be placed for your safety, this may involve a short walk from that location to the cabin door. We’ve had thousands of guests

GUEST COUNT: We only permit the guest staying at the cabin on the cabin grounds or in the cabin. You can not change or add guests without notifying us for approval. We reserve the right to not approve an increasing guest count prior to the trip, and we reserve the right to stop your trip if your guest count increases without asking our permission first. We will ask you to confirm your guest count at the time of booking.

PROVIDED : Linens, Towels, fully stocked Kitchen (see photo), coffee and amenities, a bottle of wine and chocolate samples, propane for grill and all that you see pictured. We do not provide other food of any type.

WIFI - Your internet is Satellite based. That means it has a delay and is NOT ideal for 2 way or streaming communication such ZOOM or Netflix. During a storm the weather can cloud out the connection and your WiFi may degrade. We have had guests work just fine keeping up with email for example, but we point this out as there are no buried cables or fiber on our remote properties and weather can be an issue. So if its a huge requirement to stream video then we may not be the cabin for you.

CABIN LICENSE: 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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cave Exploring Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Seth H.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 15, 2026

    This cabin was a wonderful stay with an incredible view.

  • Gordon L.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    Great visit. The host was at the property when we arrived and offered to show us around and answer any questions. Nice amenities.

  • Cristina H.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    The house is in a beautiful serene setting. It is such a peaceful place tucked away in the woods with the amazing mountain views we were looking for. It is located close to Blowing Rock and Boone. The host is very responsive and helpful. The place was clean and I loved the heated light bulbs and hot water. I would definitely come back! It snowed one day too! Thank you!

  • Sue S.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. The place was just as described. Beautiful location, with access to hiking and restaurants, just what we were looking for.

  • Kevin L.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 26, 2025

    The house was very clean and well stocked. The views were phenomenal. The roads leading to the house were a little tricky but nothing that would prevent us from staying there again.

  • Zeb M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Everything was great! Comfort, clean, above and beyond. Excellent view to. Vacation can be had here alone. Only thing vrbo had inaccuracy on their end. There is now dishwasher. They managers of this stay were ready and willing to help us so it was no problem. Would definitely stay again!

  • - Erin A.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    cabin was very nice and well equipped… Clean and tidy. Views are amazing and we loved the hot tub. Very secluded and quiet. We’ll definitely stay here again.

  • Charles W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    The views were exactly as advertised - absolutely stunning! Very quiet and peaceful. The weather was perfect, total relaxation I would definitely book again.

  • Tina D.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    Amazing views! Well stocked kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend the Secret Shack!

  • Jeremy S.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This was our second stay at the Secret Shack and we can’t say enough good things. Chris is an amazing host and everything was better than expected. Many upgrades since our last stay including new furniture, appliances, and a gas fireplace were fantastic. The view is amazing and so cool to wake up to in the master bedroom. Plenty of towels and the bed linens are super comfortable. The hot tub is a nice touch as many smaller properties lack this. We’d give more stars if we could and would love to visit again!

  • Kerry C.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    The road to the cabin is so steep when it rains you cannot access the cabin. When I tried to walk up the road I could barely do it without slipping. Do yourself a favor find another cabin. I am an engineer who designs pavement sections for roads. That road is too steep for asphalt should have stayed a gravel road.

  • xcxc v.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    The stay was relaxing and tucked away up on the top of the mountain. Everything we needed to cook and we enjoyed the warm welcome with a bottle of wine & chocolate. The deck was my favorite part, plenty of room and comfortable patio furniture, our puppy loved the plush woods and the small trail to a picnic area. You definitely need a vehicle to climb ruff terrain, steep hills, and sharp turns. Highly recommend for a weekend getaway, thank you Matt and Chris!

  • bill m.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Stay was great, views great. Thanks for letting us stay with you.

  • Amy L.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 23, 2025

    Nice, quiet place to relax in the mountains! The view was amazing and the host was very responsive and courteous.

  • Trevor L.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    Great stay enjoyed the views and had everything we needed for a relaxing over nighter!!

  • David B.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Views are hard to beat, and home has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The road in is veryyy steep with sharp turns so keep that in mind when choosing which vehicle to take. Highly recommend!

  • Terrell G.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    The view is gorgeous but be prepared, you will definitely need a all-wheel drive vehicle to make it to this location but it's worth it!

  • Steve H.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    It was great...fantastic views

  • jessica g.

    Submitted Feb 7, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    The cabin is perfect! Exactly as described, very clean and comfortable! Loved the fireplace and the view is just gorgeous! We would definitely stay here again!

  • Aaron C.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2025

    Stayed Jan 16, 2025

    This property was truly so beautiful, clean and amazing views of the mountains! Had great communication with owner and genuinely cares about guests and their experiences.

  • Abe F.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    This cozy cabin nestled in the woods provided a perfect escape from city life. The rustic charm, with its fireplace, created a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen was well-equipped. The highlight was definitely the deck, where we spent evenings stargazing and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature

  • Will L.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    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!

  • Emily M.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    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!

  • Steven F.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Good

  • Roger W.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 22, 2024

    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.

  • Terry B.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    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.

  • Darrin H.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    Amazing place for a getaway. Beautiful views of the mountains. We'll be back

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