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Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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TV, fireplace, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, ping pong

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Elk Park, NC
  • Place, Mountain Glen Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lees-McRae College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Elk Park

At this cabin, you'll be 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Sugar Mountain Resort. .Cabin features a washing machine, free WiFi and 3.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a balcony and a sofa bed are also available.

What's nearby

  • Mountain Glen Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lees-McRae College - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • The Greene - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Elk Statue - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Tavern of Banner Elk - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blink Elk Tap Room - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elk River Pizza Station - ‬2 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.

Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking

Looking for a Creekside cabin that is family friendly with just about every amenity you can think of? Well, your search is over now that you have found the Cardinal's Nest, one of our popular log cabin rentals right on North Carolina's Cranberry Creek! Be it summer fun with bike riding, river tubing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding or winter fun in the game room with a ping pong table, large flat screen HDTV, this home truly provides fun and enjoyment no matter the season. The Cardinal's Nest has four bedrooms, one with a King and two with extra-long full-size beds and the fourth bedroom has two twin size beds. Also, downstairs is a sleeper sofa (queen size). This cozy home will complete your one-of-a-kind mountain stay.

Cardinals Nest is located less than thirty minutes to Beech Mountain Ski, and Sugar Mountain ski resort and Hawksnest Tubing & Zipline are both fifteen minutes away. The Town of Banner Elk is just ten minutes up the road for world-class shopping and dining.

Sleeping Accommodations
Main Level: Bedroom with King
Upper Level: Two bedrooms, one with an XL Full and another with two Twins
Lower Level: Bedroom with an XL Full, Pull-out Queen Sofa

Additional Notes:
- CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
- Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. Property offers a wood burning fire-pit located down a steep walkway by the picnic table and river.
- The main roads are plowed in winter, but 4WD or AWD vehicles are required November-March, and chains may also be necessary to access all properties in winter months.
- All linens and towels provided for your stay
-Dogs welcome $25/night per dog plus tax. Max of 4 dogs. Mature, well-trained dogs, only.
- Internet is currently Satellite-based with a monthly data cap. It's adequate for checking emails and general web browsing but should NOT be used for streaming, videos, or gaming activities. Depending on your phone carrier, your cell phone signal may or may not work in this location. Verizon is the best coverage here. If your wireless plan supports it you can use your phone's data as a hotspot.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

No, Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cardinal's Nest- Along Cranberry Creek, great for tubing, kayaking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.