Incredible views, very quiet and comfortable stay. Surprised at construction while we were there, but overall the house was incredible and just what we wanted. The new kitchen was amazing, stocked with high end appliances and dishes. It was perfect for our family night "Chopped" competition. Our group would definitely like to stay again!

The house was exactly as described with beautiful views, plenty of space inside and out and clean. Gordie was quick to respond to questions. I read reviews prior to booking about driveway and we really didn't find it to be as steep as described. We've stayed at houses in the past that had WAY worse driveways. With snow/ice, any driveway can be tricky but with our 4WD there was zero issues. Would definitely rent again!

The view is absolutely magical! We all enjoyed the pool and hot tub! There was quick response from the owner when we had a question. I would 100% recommend the house for large groups. It was the perfect size for our 5 families. The kids loved having their own space in the lower level with the bunk beds. To top it all off we were close enough to go on adventures (white water rafting, ziplining, shopping and hiking). It was the perfect spot! Thank you 😊

We were four families celebrating my parents’ golden anniversary. We kept commenting all week how perfect the find matched our needs and situation. I would recommend updating the mattresses and family room sectional for comfort purposes but otherwise everything was perfect.

What a wonderful week had by all. Perfect location, perfect house and perfect weather. So much to do for all ages. Everyone enjoyed the pool and hot tub; and the cool evenings around the fire pit were great! We were able to witness some spectacular sunsets. Hope to visit again soon.

My family of 8 adults and 3 children stayed a week at The Great Escape. Other than going to the grocery store and to dinner out twice, we saw no one else. This property sits perfectly secluded in the rural mountains along the TN/NC border. Even during one of the coolest and wettest weeks, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The saving grace was the heated pool and hot tub. The views and hikes, amazing. Seriously we want to come back and maybe next time for some snow. The only reason i rated cleanliness a 4 was because some sinks and shower drains were slow to drain and needed a good clean and the pool skimmer needed some attending to. Nothing major.

My family of 8 adults and 3 children stayed a week at The Great Escape. Other than going to the grocery store and to dinner out twice, we saw no one else. This property sits perfectly secluded in the rural mountains along the TN/NC border. Even during one of the coolest and wettest weeks, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The saving grace was the heated pool and hot tub. The views and hikes, amazing. Seriously we want to come back and maybe next time for some snow. The only reason i rated cleanliness a 4 was because some sinks and shower drains were slow to drain and needed a good clean and the pool skimmer needed some attending to. Nothing major.

The views were spectacular; pool and hot tub were great! Between those 3 I didnt want to go inside! Kids loved the trampoline and tree house! We were very happy with the stay! Highly recommend.

We enjoyed our stay so much. The pool and the hot tub were especially nice. The view is spectacular! We had 11 people staying, and all were comfortable with the sleeping arrangements. One huge plus: the second refrigerator/freezer!

We had such a wonderful time.......loved the location, house and mostly just the quietness and beauty of it all!!!!

Worked out perfect for our family. The hill was perfect for the kids to slide down.

My large family of 18, ages ranging from 12 months to 72 years, could not have had a more wonderful experience. The owner and property manager went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. This place was worth every Penny😊

Vews are amazing, property was secluded with lots of amenities. Highly recommended!

The home, property, and the view were all you could ever have imagined and more. Very secluded with some of the best views in the county all to yourself. The host and all parties associated were so nice and very welcoming/accommodating. We loved our stay at the Great Escape!

The home, property, and the view were all you could ever have imagined and more. Very secluded with some of the best views in the county all to yourself. The host and all parties associated were so nice and very welcoming/accommodating. We loved our stay at the Great Escape!

We have a pretty large family and this place was perfect! We are a pretty loud bunch so being on 100 acres where no one could hear us helped so much. We stayed by the fire pit all night and all day playing cards. You really dont even have to go anywhere. The children were entertained the entire time with little screen time. The only thing is that the "ball field" is really just a small plot of land that you could easily kick a ball off the side of a mountain. We wanted to play kick ball but didnt want to take the chance. Overall amazing place for a bigger sized group.

3rd time as a family visiting. Had a great time! Will be back again.

Can’t say enough about our stay on this breath taking property. The view! Gordie was hands on in everything we needed and then some. Such a wonderful family trip with our children their spouses and families of the spouses. We’ll definitely need to return. Thank you for having us Gordie.

We loved it (2nd time to rent)! It accommodates our entire family well. The view in unbelievable. So much to do. Swimming (before October), hot tub, hiking, s’mores around the fire pit and the list goes on.

View spectacular pool treehouse trampoline swing big hit with the kids and adults as well. A lot of activities nearby to do. Would suggest more exterior lighting in and around pool and all speakers and tvs workable. Caretaker Shane and pool maintenance gentleman were awesome friendly and very accommodating One of our best family vacations!

The view was AMAZING! The pictures don't do it justice! The pluses - Great support and response from Shane and Vince! Overall property was nice. Firewood provided and grill with extra propane tank, HUGE dining table, beautiful deck, and the audio system - especially at the pool was fantastic! The minuses - A mildew smell that permeated the house, some light fixtures didn't work, not as clean as it should be, some bedrooms didn't have TVs, and the biggest - Pool and hot tub people that were supposed to be there twice, never came at all. Overall, it was a great vacation spot and we had a wonderful time!

Our family of 16 (Dad, Mom, 5 adult children, 3 sons-in-law, 6 grands [ages 19mo-10years], and 1 Bernese Mountain dog) had the most wonderful week at The Great Escape! We rented the guest cabin as well, which provided a bedroom for each adult/couple and one of the bunk rooms for 5 of the grands (the 19mo stayed with her folks in their room). The heated pool was great for swimming every day, and the baja shelf was perfect for our little ones who were less certain about swimming in the deeper water. It was great for adults as well, who didn't always want to get all the way in the water. Anytime at the pool, hot tub, or fire pit was amazing simply because of the awesome view! Sunsets were stunning. We had quite a few nights with storms rolling in (July), but they just added to the awe of God's creation as we looked down on clouds that rolled into the valley below. We went into Boone on a couple of occasions (30 min. drive) to shop in the quaint stores downtown, play mini-golf, get ice cream, and shop at the Super Walmart. On our last day, we went hiking at nearby Laurel Creek Falls, and both kids and adults had a blast! There were many other things we thought of doing, but honestly, just staying at the house and playing in the pool, hiking the trails on the property, playing board games, relaxing in the hot tub, and enjoying the beauty all around made it hard to leave to go do other things! The temps each day ranged from the mid 70's-mid 80's, no humidity, and NO mosquitoes! We come from MD, so what a nice change!! We would definitely recommend The Great Escape to anyone with a large family who wants to get away from the hustle-bustle and noise of civilization! Gordie was very gracious and kind in answering my many emails with questions and changes to our reservation when we added on the cabin & dog! Life is busy for everyone, and sometimes we had to wait a bit for answers between emails, but it was never a problem. Excellent host!

We had an amazing time at this beautiful home. Everything was immaculate, very well stocked kitchen, and attention to even the smallest details. Gorgeous view, all enjoyed the pool and hot tub, lots of pool furniture as well as plenty of Adirondack chairs around the fire pit. We felt safe letting the kids roam through the woods to the Playhouse and trampoline. One of the grandkids asked if we could please stay longer next time! We have rented five different houses in the past five years for our big family but we all agree that Great escape was the best yet. Also appreciated that the one bedroom cabin was available because we did need that extra bedroom and bathroom.

This piece of heaven was made for family gatherings. Wake up in the clouds ,fall asleep right under the stars , this property has it all. Memories are made here !

The Great Escape was the by far the best property we have ever rented. This home offers everything you need for a vacation. A beautiful view, hiking, a pool, hot tub, games, living areas for everyone and a wonderful deck. We were close enough to take the kids to Tweetsie Railroad, the Mast General Store and white water rafting with Edge of the World. Gordie was very helpful with information before we arrived. Vince and Dan responded quickly to calls regarding trash and the pool. We all loved our time at the Great Escape and would definitely return again.

Too many things to say. Just book this. The best trip we have had. Breathtaking views. Beautiful home. Outstanding Vrbo. We had an amazing time.

Too many things to say. Just book this. The best trip we have had. Breathtaking views. Beautiful home. Outstanding Vrbo. We had an amazing time.

Our entire family - mother and 3 sisters and families - stayed here for a long weekend. We had a fantastic time. There is plenty of sleeping space, gathering space and getting away from each other space. The view is awesome, the outdoor space was great for our group. It is close enough to civilization for basic needs but far enough away that we didn't feel pressured to leave the cabin all weekend. Highly recommend for disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with family.

Our entire family - mother and 3 sisters and families - stayed here for a long weekend. We had a fantastic time. There is plenty of sleeping space, gathering space and getting away from each other space. The view is awesome, the outdoor space was great for our group. It is close enough to civilization for basic needs but far enough away that we didn't feel pressured to leave the cabin all weekend. Highly recommend for disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with family.

My family enjoyed our stay and views were amazing! Planning on staying again in warmer months ahead.

My family enjoyed our stay and views were amazing! Planning on staying again in warmer months ahead.

Amazing location, views and hospitality. Highly recommended and already wanting to come back. Thank you Gordie and crew.