Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation

TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior
4.1
Excellent(43 Reviews)

Cottage in Watauga, NC

11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this cottage rental

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Graystone Cottage!

Graystone Cottage is a beautiful, custom mountain home that sits on 8 private acres adjoining the Pisgah National Forest. It is surrounded by mature woods and has exceptional mountain views, including that of Table Rock and Hawksbill. With custom appointments such as massive stone fireplaces and hearths, tongue-and-groove ceilings, and live-edge log beams, this is truly a unique mountain home.

*Allows pets with an additional fee.
*Firewood available for purchase after booking. Please contact Carolina Cabin Rentals if interested.

All bedrooms in the home have full bathrooms, with the master featuring a sauna. Each bedroom also has access to an outdoor part of the property. The master suite leads to the view side sunroom. The bedrooms on the lower level lead to either the stone courtyard or to the covered porch.

The custom kitchen is a highlight of the house with top-of-the-line appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry, and a large center island. Two dining tables seat 8 and 6 people respectively. They are nearby, allowing for up to 14 guests to dine together. The main floor has a living room and den, both of which have access to different outdoor spaces, heating elements, and HDTVs. The lower level offers a cozy sitting area, an HDTV, foosball, as well as access to the screened-in porch.

Graystone cottage has extensive outdoor space, including an open-air deck, a sunroom, and a stone courtyard with a stone barbecue and fire feature. You will also find an outdoor dining space and an Adirondack-style swing.

Additional Room Details
Sitting Room
Queen Murphy Bed
Sunroom
Queen Murphy Bed

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.1
Excellent(43 Reviews)
5.0
Oct 2022
You can’t beat the view! Would return again.
2.0
star 3 emptystar 4 emptystar 5 empty
Sep 2021
Beautiful place with a snake issue and tone deaf property management folks
Beautiful place with a snake issue and tone deaf property management folks
The property is fantastic - we loved the vibe, the views and more. The owners have done a great job restoring this special place. Unfortunately, the house is old and has open areas (not my analysis - words of the property management employee who came there) around the foundation that allowed a snake to literally come out of the wall in the downstairs bedroom while my sister and brother in law were in bed. We called the property management company who had no comprehension/ compassion of why we weren't comfortable having our family/friends stay in a bedroom with a snake. They simply put down a sticky pad to try and catch the snake which didn't work. When I asked for a discount on the second week of the visit - given that we weren't comfortable with having guests join us - they gave me a cavalier response of "that's common in the mountains" and offered me 1/2 of a one night rental fee off the total 2 week rental. Given that we couldn't invite guests there for a full week - and my wife wasn't super comfortable staying there period after the snake came in the house - they clearly don't have any understanding that most folks consider snakes in the wall a pretty big deal. In short, our vacation was compromised by a snake issue - and we ended up spending a week in a big house alone because no other comparable houses were available. Life is imperfect - I get that - but when paying top dollar you expect to receive first class service versus "suck it up" its the mountains and a concession of less than half of one night's rate. And I certainly hope they addressed the open areas where the snake(s) came in.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2021
july 4
july 4
Beautiful place, but not well cleaned
4.0
star 5 empty
Jan 2021
4 Stars
4 Stars
If you are looking for a breathtaking view and location, this is the cabin for you! Upstairs is cozy and we enjoyed living room and wood burning fireplace. As a family of 6, we spent most of our time in this area. The sunrise and sunsets are everything. Pictures do not do the view justice...its absolutely gorgeous. I know this has been stated on other reviews, but the downstairs has a musty smell even with the humidifiers on. Also on other reviews the cleaning was brought up and I 100% agree. It needs a deep clean (appliances included) and possibly having a new service if the current one isn't doing a good job. I didn't enjoy coming from a long drive arriving to a place I needed to clean in certain areas to use and on top of it having to unload two overly filled dishwashers from the previous guests. Overall, we did enjoy our time at Graystone Cottage and the fact that we got a winter storm which resulted in so much snow made our trip just that much better.
5.0
Dec 2020
Holiday Getaway
Holiday Getaway
We had an amazing stay at Graystone Cottage! The place was very well stocked, spacious, and comfortable for our families gathering. Kitchen was large and fully equipped with anything needed! Breathing taking views, especially at sunset. Plenty of games, fire pit was nice for making S'mores, and the hot tub was nice also. Oh almost forgot the master bathroom, Amazing shower/ steam room, and can't forget the heated floors a great addition! No complaints from us, would absolutely rent the Graystone Cottage again in the future!
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Oct 2020
Graystone Cottage Oct 2020 stay
Graystone Cottage Oct 2020 stay
To be clear up front, my family and I always look forward to this trip and we always love it. There were several things this trip that just bothered me and detracted from this trip. I'll outline them here so please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. 1.We arrived roughly 25 minutes early and one of the cleaning staff came out and told us that they need at least another hour and for us to come back. 2.It was clear after we settled in that the rug in the sitting room was never vacuumed because our socks were covered in dog hair after walking around the first evening. 3.The light fixture over the island in the kitchen visibly had cobwebs on it. 4.The restroom toilet in the kitchen area appeared to have been leaking for some time. 5.Someone prior to our arrival had broken one of the Tommy Bahama chairs on the lower deck level and did not report it. 6.Someone prior to our arrival was a smoker because there were cigarette butts on the lower deck. 7.Apparently the prior guest used ALL of the firewood and no one bothered to restock any for our visit. 8.Last but definitely NOT least, two gentlemen showed up by 0800 the morning of our departure and were running gas powered blowers. That was just not appropriate at all as we make this trip to relax and hearing those two blowers is anything but relaxing. Also, I had debris all over my car from it but even worse, my family felt like we needed to go ahead and rush out because they actually came onto the lower deck and were blowing off the leaves WHILE WE WERE STILL THERE! We pretty much felt like we were being run off. We'll have to do a lot of soul searching before booking our trip next year.
3.0
star 4 emptystar 5 empty
Oct 2020
Perfect Location
Perfect Location
We were traveling with our family of five (three small children). The house is in a fantastic location with the best views! I called early to check about the possibility of checking in early so we could cook diner with the kids. We were not able to due to it still being cleaned. Upon checking in at 4pm. we arrived to the house not being cleaned at all. There were dirty towels and linens at the previous party left the place. We had virtually no cell phone signal at the property (take into consideration if you have Sprint). Once I was able to speak the property manager, they were very apologetic and said they would have someone there right away. They were excellent about communicating with us. We had to leave and came back around 8pm and the cleaning crew was still there. We were able to at least unpack, but the cleaners were there until around 9:30pm (it was pretty dirty). The property management ended up refunding us one nights stay due to the issue. They did their best to make the situation better, but in general the property does need a little attention. Just general maintenance (sink faucet is really loose). Overall it needs a really deep cleaning. We really enjoyed our stay after it was cleaned. The master steam shower was awesome, and the kitchen is very well stocked and fun to cook in. The views are just spectacular, and the location gives you access to all you need but you get to enjoy space and quiet! Fix the cleanliness issues and this property is 5 stars.
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2020
Lovely stay
Lovely stay
While we had some reservations leading up to our trip, based on some recent negative reviews, we were pleasantly surprised. We did not find the precious negative reviews to be accurate, and it likely could be due to the somewhat cooler temperatures. We did not find any snakes, and the insect presence was low (we always assume there will be some on a wooded lot). The home was incredibly spacious and very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed having two living areas, so that our family could space out a bit. The views were insane - best we’ve ever had from our years coming to Blowing Rock. We look forward to returning to this vacation rental and would highly recommend to other vacationers! A few minor notes to Carolina Cabin rentals: 1) the half bath toilet leaked at the base; should be easily repaired and we simply avoided using that bathroom 2) the hot tub is a little too small for the size of the home 3) cleaning company could do a better job...still nothing offensive though 4) may not be anything that can be done, but internet was fairly slow

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Watauga?

The average price for a rental in Watauga is R 4,445 per night. This rental is R 8,216 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Retreat for Mountain Adventure and Relaxation?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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