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.

Easy and fun

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

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.

Definitely recommend renting.

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!

Cabin was beautiful and would visit again

The stay was great, we had so much fun and if you like adventure the drive was incredible

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.

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.

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!

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.

The check in/lockbox process was easy and we were pleased when we arrived and saw how clean and beautiful the home was. We throughly enjoyed the hot tub and the porch with view for morning coffee. We loved the fireplace too; it made it so cozy. Our only issue was that we had added firewood to our contract and there was no firewood. We had bought some long burn logs on the way up to add but ended up using only them for the first two nights before the wood was able to be delivered. I did email the property manager and got a swift reply. In the future I would just pick up a couple bundles at the nearby gas station to make sure you have it so you can enjoy the fireplace as much as possible. We loved our trip and too soon it was time to go home! Looking forward to another stay at Farallon soon!

House was very well kept and clean. The views were beautiful and the hot tub was a great feature. The road to get to the house was a bit scary, but that was well advertised. Would definitely stay again, good centrally located for activities in Boone and Banner Elk

The cabin was very cozy. We loved using the fireplace. Everything is well stocked and very clean. Driveway was a little tricky. Would definitely want to come back. We bought our Christmas tress from Sugar Ridge farm! Great selection and great prices!!

Pros: -BEAUTIFUL views (in winter we had no leaves blocking) -hot tub -deck and rocking chairs were really nice to have -quiet -cozy -nice tv and fireplace (wood burning) -kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. -bed was comfy and showers were nice. -town at the bottom of the mountain had great restaurants and everything you would need. -property management was very very responsive and helpful with recommendations :) Cons: DRIVEWAY. it is very concerning at night in the dark. We saw other reviews about the driveway but the description does not. You absolutely need 4WD and there is no space turn around at all. It is very narrow with a drop off ledge. It felt really unsafe and even for my pet. There is also no flat safe area for your dog really except for the drive areas. FYI- driving up to the house in the dark is a little sketchy and has an abandoned van with a dead end sign makes you think you’re not going the right way but if you keep driving past you will get to the house 15 minutes up the mountains. Overall we had a very relaxing and awesome time! Thank you

The cabin has everything, amazing fireplace and hot tube jacuzzi, comfortable double suites.

Beautiful cabin with big open floor plan. Kids (3 & 7) loved it! We had a great stay and hope to visit again soon.

Overall was happy with they stay. Quiet and secluded cabin.

Enjoyed celebrating my 50th birthday with my family at this beautiful cabin. Very clean and well decorated. Plenty of space and peace and quiet. Loved the fireplace! Wonderful time!

good. hot tub was excellent perk

A little bit tricky o the driveway but enjoyed the adventure to get there. everything you would expect in a mountain home

Perfect size for 2 people and dog Driveway was difficult but you can back down it by the hairpin turn Needed a bit more greenspace for the dog

The property feels very isolated and is quite the experience up the mountain to reach it. But overall the cabin had everything my family of 4 needed for a last minute weekend away. We enjoyed the views, the quiet and the hot tub.

Lovely time spent at the cabin. It gave us a chance to get away and get as much hiking in as we could. The cabin is just as described, has everything you need, and is a hideaway spot. Like another reviewer stated, It does take 15 minutes from the main road to get up the mountain to the actual cabin. We alternated between parking further up the drive and backing all the way down. Loved sitting on the porch! Suggestion would be to please, please thin the trees so there is a view. Right now, there’s a small window of mountain viewing. Very much appreciate that the dog was allowed to go. She had lots and lots of walks. Definitely recommend getting firewood. It just adds to experience. Enjoy!

My wife and I decided kind of last minute to take a weekend getaway in the mountains with some friends, and this cabin was perfect for what we wanted. It's very secluded (no neighbors in site), clean, cozy, and very well stocked. It takes approximately 15 minutes to get up the mountain, but it is a lovely drive and we did not mind it at all. Easy to find if you just follow google maps. There are some attractions and stores relatively near by (20ish minutes) and about 30 minutes from countless beautiful hikes with waterfalls, amazing views, wildlife, etc. We would 100% stay here again.

We had a wonderful time at this home. It was clean as a whistle and had everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was very well equipped, which we took full advantage of. Quiet and secluded, which was particularly welcome when using the hot tub!

Check in was nice, simply an access code, very convenient. Overall, it was an enjoyable stay, the hot-tub was nice, the house was clean & comfortable. Just some small things: A lot of cigarette butts in the driveway, centipedes that got into the house and had to be cleaned up off the floor, no yard--as in NONE. Annoying, but overall, those things didn't make a huge impact on us. The driveway leaves a lot to be desired. Yes, it is on the side of the mountain, but another foot of clearance would be HUGE !

We had an amazing weekend away from the rush of the city. The hot tub was lovely with the beautiful view of the mountains in the distance. We honestly spent a large portion of our trip just lying in bed watching TV. I slept like a baby here. The driveway is a little scary and steep but other than that everything was perfect.

If your staying here be prepared to make a 15 min drive just to get up the mountain! Very nice cabin and well maintained. Shower heads need to be replaced, they're absolutely awful.

rental was great, location was great, hot tub was great and the view was great. Overall cleanliness was good, but really needs a good dusting and windows cleaned. Dust was pretty thick on everything and you could see it floating in the air in the sun light. I would still stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin! Check in was extremely easy and we had no issues with our stay. We would definitely stay here again!!