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Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61799 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Purlear, NC
  • Place, W Kerr Scott Reservoir
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Purlear

This cabin places you 25.2 mi (40.6 km) from Tweetsie Railroad and 25.3 mi (40.7 km) from Appalachian State University. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • W Kerr Scott Reservoir - 20 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Wilkes Community College - 29 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 30 min drive - 21.9 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 35 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 38 min drive - 25.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Mcds - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Benny’s Craft Treats - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Foster Poultry Farms - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Savory Affair Catering - ‬33 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.

A Private Mountain Retreat with Stunning Views, Cozy Spaces, and Rustic Elegance

Welcome to The Sun Lodge

Escape to The Sun Lodge, a private three-story mountain retreat in a gated 3,000-acre Blue Ridge community. Surrounded by hiking trails, wildlife, and sweeping mountain views, this is the perfect place for couples or families to relax, reconnect, and unwind.

Conveniently located just 25 minutes from Boone and Wilkesboro and 20 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

THE SPACE
designed for comfort, gathering, and mountain living with an open, airy layout.

THE LOFT RETREAT
Queen bed, half bath, cozy seating, reading chair, and private deck with panoramic mountain views.

Main Level (Gathering Space)

Open living area with fireplace, game table, fully stocked kitchen with premium appliances, and full bathroom.

BEAR'S LAIR (Lower Level)
King bedroom, additional queen bedroom, lounge seating with TV, full bath with jacuzzi-style tub, washer/dryer, and walk-out access to hammock.

AMENITIES
Fast Wi-Fi for streaming & remote work
Hiking trails throughout the community
Wildlife & birdwatching from the property
Outdoor gas grill for family meals
Peaceful, private mountain setting

***** IMPORTANT NOTES*******
Spiral staircases are narrow and may not suit small children or guests with mobility concerns.
Open floor plan with limited privacy. Loft and lower-level king bedroom are open spaces (not fully enclosed).
Supervision recommended for children on stairs, decks, and outdoor areas.

WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
A rare balance of space and connection—perfect for families to slow down, share meals, enjoy nature, and make lasting memories in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

YOUR STAY
Unplug, unwind, and experience peaceful mountain living surrounded by nature, views, and fresh air.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,799 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place Gate Card on table
Make sure that all windows are closed and locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No guests without prior approval
Quiet hours 10:00 pm - 8:00 am Please respect our neighbors.
We do not allow firearms on the property If you are a firearms carrier your firearm must remain off the property

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: We have a spiral staircase.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous Mountain Views. Beautiful Secluded.
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Gorgeous Mountain Views. Beautiful and Secluded. NO PETS Cabin

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️ a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️?

No, but all cabins at this cabin have jetted bathtubs.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️?

Yes, every cabin at Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Welcome ☀️ comes with a balcony.

Spectacular Mtn Views-Artfully Decorated. Inviting, Warm & Rustic. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cabin is Beautiful and the viewbis BREATHTAKING!!!!! THE HOST are so wonderful to work with and we highly recommend this listing and would stay again ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug A.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin is a very comfortable place to relax and has all of the necessities. The kitchen is well stocked with quality items, and the entire cabin was very clean and organized. The view of the distant mountain range is beautiful at all times of the day, and gives the impression that you are at 4,000 feet, although it is less that 2,000 feet, which is a nice feature if you do not want to drive up mountain roads a lot and you prefer a little warmer climate than the high altitudes. The owners were great and communicated promptly with any questions or concerns. The only issue was getting into the cabin on the first day and that was solely my fault, but the owner helped me out very quickly. The cabin was very peaceful and quiet, both inside and outside, which is a very nice feature since most guests will want to spend a fair amount of time on the deck without being too close to other properties. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing amenities and lovely hosting. Fully stocked house with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time just relaxing on the balcony, watching the birds, and listening to all the sounds of nature.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Accommodations!!

We have stayed in numerous cabins over the years and this one was the most well stocked and one of the cleanest we have ever stayed in. We did have a problem with one of the toilets, but Greg was in it and took care of it for us. It was a great location between Wilkesboro and Boone. Beautiful deck overlooking the mountains. We would stay here again without question.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Shot of Relaxation

As always, the Sun Lodge is just the perfect place for relaxation. Do yourself a favor, wake up before sunrise, make a cup of coffee, and enjoy the beauty of sunrise over the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Cabin was wonderful. Views were amazing. Well stocked kitchen. We enjoyed the hiking trails around the pond and the neighborhood waterfall. No complaints at all! Would definitely go back! If I could give 10 stars I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Calming

This was our third trip to this beautiful home and spectacular view. This mountain community feels like home away from home. Cozy and nicely decorated with all kitchen and bathroom amenities. Clean and welcoming. Love the deck. Even though we had mainly rain this past Monday-Wednesday but still enjoyed listening to the silence of the night with exception to the crickets. I hope this area dodged the flooding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin with spectacular views!

Great community and lovely cabin. Great weekend getaway, convenient to lots of area activities. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

We really liked the property. It rained the whole time we were there. We had some good views despite the weather. Lodge was well supplied and very thoughtfully planned. Made it so easy to prepare meals in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape to the best view!

Our second time was a delight and really enjoyed the beautiful view. Though there was quite a bit of cloud control. The cabin was very nice and all the little extras were appreciated. I want to make you aware that the downstairs hair dryer might need replaced. When I turned it on for just a few seconds it immediately started smelling like it had been burnt. Appreciated all the extras. We enjoyed looking at all then deer down the mountain to the main road. Thanks for sharing a small piece of your paradise. Wendy, Jason, Jacob, & Kayla.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Misleading house description

We don't believe the description of the house was very clear. Especially for older folks, it should be stated that there is no bedroom on the main floor. Of the three sleeping areas, only one has a door on the room. The only staircases (2) to the loft and lower level sleeping areas are spiral. It is difficult to carry luggage up and down such stairs and easy to slip and fall on them. There is no TV on the main floor and only two comfortable chairs to sit in on the main floor. But the house is very clean and well-stocked with a great view, wonderful deck, and easy to drive to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Roswell, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay In The Mountains

Wonderful cabin with a view to die for. We could have spent the whole weekend sitting on the deck but we would have missed the beautiful interior with any amenity you could ask for, comfortable bed and fully stocked kitchen. Thank you to the owners for making their home available for others to enjoy. Hopefully, we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The cabin was beautiful, the views were spectacular! Very easy to get to and close to great towns. Cabin was stocked with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Madison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home

Had an amazing time at this cabin above the clouds! The hosts provided everything we needed. The only notes I have is that although listed in the amenities that they have a hot tub, it is actually a bathtub with jacuzzis. If you filter your searches for mountain houses with hot tubs like I did, just be mindful that this one does not have one. Lastly, because it is a mountain home, there were quite a bit of stink bugs that found their way in. They like the warmth so they really loved the up stairs loft. Our friends who took the loft ended up sleeping on the bottom floor with us the last night due to how many there were on the top floor. Had the best weekend with my girls at this house! The fireplace was extra cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

Pros - beautiful views - easy drive to get to - very nice cabin and owners added lots of lovely little touches. - felt very homey and relaxing - loved the sitting areas on the porch and lower level Cons - mold in the all the jets in the whirlpool bathtub so we couldn't use it - the kitchen was missing baking dishes liie 9×13 pans to cook with. Luckily we brought some. - spices and condiments need to be restocked . Many were outdated - crockpot needs to be replaced. Cooked unevenly -some supplies were not stocked . Over all we had a very nice stay and would recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and Beauty

This is perhaps the most peaceful place in the world. The location is incredible. Watching the sunrise over the mountains feels like living inside of a painting. This has quickly become my family's favorite place to visit -- and if you book a trip here, it likely will be yours too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sun Lodge review

The good: Beautiful views and cabin. Comfortable beds, good location to Boone and Wilkesboro The bad: only one TV downstairs in the main bedroom, spiral stairs upstairs and downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben E.

Liked: Cleanliness

View as good as any in Appalachia

My father and I stayed in this house a few days to get out of the coastal heat during August and we didn't do much. Just got a couple meals in Boone and stayed at the house because the view is that spectacular. The house is nice but we didn't spend much time in it. Even in August, the outdoor area was comfortable, with a very nice retractable awning for when the sun is overhead. We'll almost certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Floyd D., Amelia Court House

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Serene setting

We had a fabulous, quiet stay at this beautiful cabin. We enjoyed most of our days and evenings on the deck under the retractable sun awning and fire pit. We enjoyed the deer, squirrels, birds and hummingbirds. The cabin itself provided all the amenities needed including fast internet and an Alexa for music.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even better than expected

Wow, the cabin and view are AMAZING! Everything exceeded our expectations. Communication with the property manager was great. The cabin was clean and well-stocked! And the view from the deck was breathtaking. We spend all of our early mornings and evenings in the outside space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Views were beautiful. Poker table and set came in handy with the rain. Really loved all of the pampered chef kitchen utensils and that this rental has a decent selection of knives and utesnils and a knife sharpener. Hosts thought of everything from extra shampoo and conditioner to all of the decor from places they traveled and marshmallow roasting sticks. Make sure you roast marshmallows out on the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycles riding on Blur Ridge Parkway

We had a great time. This was my second stay here and I love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house with spectacular view!

The Sun Lodge was everything we wanted for a mountain vacation. The house felt like home thanks to Linda and Greg. We couldn't get enough of the view! Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023