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Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons
Family-friendly stay near Beech Mountain Resort
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
Popular amenities
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
Explore the area

Beech Mountain, NC
- Beech Mountain ResortPlace, Beech Mountain Resort14 min walk
- Land of OzPlace, Land of Oz6 min drive
- Sugar Mountain ResortPlace, Sugar Mountain Resort13 min drive
Room options
About the area
Banner Elk
On lake.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Beech Mountain Resort and 6 miles (10 km) of Land of Oz with a stay here. Buckeye Recreational Center and Lees-McRae College are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Beech Mountain Resort - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Land of Oz - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
- Sugar Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
- Grandfather Mountain - 29 min drive - 27.8 km
- Appalachian State University - 31 min drive - 26.4 km
Getting around
- Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
- Town Tavern of Banner Elk - 12 min drive
- Banner Elk Cafe - 12 min drive
- Blink Elk Tap Room - 12 min drive
- Puerto Nuevo - 17 min drive
- Kettell Beerworks - 12 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Relax at the Read Retreat-ready to host families all 4 seasons
Welcome to Read Retreat.
Come enjoy the beauty and charm of lovely Beech Mountain here at Read Retreat. The Read Retreat offers many amenities for your next trip to the mountains. This property is located in very close proximity (only two rights and a left!) to Beech Mountain Resort, where you will find fun in both winter and summer months. On the main floor, you can enjoy a comfortable, open floor plan living space. The kitchen area sports stainless steel appliances and an open space perfect for creating food and fun. The living room gives you plenty of comfortable seating surrounding a stone fireplace and a large flat smart screen TV, a cozy place for spending time with family and friends. Off of the other side of the kitchen, you find a beautiful dining room with a large rustic table. On the main level, you will also find two queen suites both with their own full adjacent bathrooms. When you head upstairs you will find another queen suite. As you head downstairs you discover a large comfortable bunk room perfect for kids or teens. Here there are a set of bunk beds with a full trundle bed to give you plenty of sleeping space. The bunk room also has plenty of entertainment options, including a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, and an air hockey table. Outside at Read Retreat you have many relaxing options. Enjoy the large outdoor hot tub, relax around the fire pit, or take it easy on the deck while you grill. Option to add Beech Mountain Club access which includes: golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, heated pool and tons of exclusive dining options (extra fee applies. Contact us for more details.) This beautiful location is a great place to enjoy the cool breezes and delightful wooded view. Come experience the joy of the mountains here at Read Retreat for your next vacation.
Come enjoy the beauty and charm of lovely Beech Mountain here at Read Retreat. The Read Retreat offers many amenities for your next trip to the mountains. This property is located in very close proximity (only two rights and a left!) to Beech Mountain Resort, where you will find fun in both winter and summer months. On the main floor, you can enjoy a comfortable, open floor plan living space. The kitchen area sports stainless steel appliances and an open space perfect for creating food and fun. The living room gives you plenty of comfortable seating surrounding a stone fireplace and a large flat smart screen TV, a cozy place for spending time with family and friends. Off of the other side of the kitchen, you find a beautiful dining room with a large rustic table. On the main level, you will also find two queen suites both with their own full adjacent bathrooms. When you head upstairs you will find another queen suite. As you head downstairs you discover a large comfortable bunk room perfect for kids or teens. Here there are a set of bunk beds with a full trundle bed to give you plenty of sleeping space. The bunk room also has plenty of entertainment options, including a sitting area with a flat-screen TV, gaming system, and an air hockey table. Outside at Read Retreat you have many relaxing options. Enjoy the large outdoor hot tub, relax around the fire pit, or take it easy on the deck while you grill. Option to add Beech Mountain Club access which includes: golf, tennis, pickleball, gym, heated pool and tons of exclusive dining options (extra fee applies. Contact us for more details.) This beautiful location is a great place to enjoy the cool breezes and delightful wooded view. Come experience the joy of the mountains here at Read Retreat for your next vacation.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
- Optional ski privileges
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Hot tub
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car required
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video games
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Optional ski privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- Local artist showcase
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Property located in a resort
- Recycling
- Unit size: 1,600 square feet
- Vegan dining options
- Vegetarian dining options
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
There is parking space for two large vehicles in the parking area and one small vehicle on the road.
Please note: You must walk down a flight of stairs to access the front of the property. Therefore the Read Retreat is not handicap accessible.
You must have a 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle or tire chains during the winter months.
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
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
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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons
Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin
Relax Read Retreat-ready Host Families all 4 Seasons Cabin
Relax at the Read Retreat ready to Host Families all 4 Seasons