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Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC

Vacation home in West Jefferson with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor spa tub
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Game room
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Jefferson, NC
  • Place, Ashe Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, New River State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

West Jefferson

This vacation home is located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Ashe Lake and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Ashe County Cheese Store. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Ashe Lake - 14 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • New River State Park - 18 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Elk Shoals - 19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 20 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Mountain Aire Golf Club - 23 min drive - 11.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Monte D Rey - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC

Higher Ground-Only short 3/8 mile drive to the South Fork of the New River-Beautiful custom log cabin with some long range vistas through trees.
Enjoy the mountain vistas on the full wrap-around deck with rockers, loungers and patio set.
Enjoy your favorite book in the cool breezes on the lower patio swings. Unwind in the new 6 person hot tub on the lower patio or relax in the hammock. Grill out under the shade trees and dine on the picnic table.
The log cabin offers large greatroom with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace with gas logs, leather living room suite, Satellite Flatscreen 37" TV (250 channels) & DVD. Dining table for 6. Fully equipped kitchen with toaster, coffee maker and all the things necessary to prepare a delicious meal. Main level bedroom with queen bed and a full bath. Large sleep/sitting loft with Satellite TV, sitting area and queen bed.
Lower level offers bedroom with queen bed, full bath and gameroom with pool table. Sleeps/Maximum occupancy 6 (including children). Access to this cabin requires driving on a private, gravel road with some steepness.
Other amenities include: WIFI, books, games, card/game table, central heat & AC.
Pets are NOT welcome at this cabin.
Our monthly rate reflects 28 days!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. A TV comes with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
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

Rules

This property does NOT allow pets. Thank you for your cooperation!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Custom Log
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in West Jefferson, close to Mountain Aire Golf Club, Mount Jefferson State Park, and Ashe Lake. You'll also find Ashe County Cheese Store nearby.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC good for couples?

At this historic vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring fireplaces.

Does Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC?

Yes, every accommodation at Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.

Higher Ground - West Jefferson, NC Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place in the mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie J., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

We stayed at this cabin the weekend of Nov. 8th, 2024. This cabin was nicer than expected. The hot tub was a great size and we had a great time playing pool. We really enjoyed the rocking chairs, especially while having coffee in the morning sun. It had everything you would need for a weekend get away. This was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs major attention for the price!

We just finished our stay at this property. Even though we did have a good trip, I’m not sure that we would stay at this location again, especially for the price that we paid. This property could use a good cleaning, as there was a lot of dust, spider webs, mold, etc. We washed every dish we used, as they were not clean. The price that was asked was reflective of a property in pristine condition. This was not that property. It is very evident that the property only has guests occasionally, as some of the upkeep would be taken care of if someone was there more frequently. Also, a lot of the “knickknacks” that were around took away from space that we needed for our things (ex. dresser top couldn’t be used as it was covered). Additionally, it would have been nice to have a fire pit to enjoy the picnic tables that were there, and offered another option to using the grill. Some of the major issues we encountered were the mold covered hot tub cover, dust covered fan and other objects, cracked oven top, broken door blind (which offered no privacy), disgusting grill, active wasp nests in outside lights. Needless to say, this property could use some attention before other guests arrives.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Mini-vacay

We had the best mini-vacation in West Jefferson. Higher Ground had everything we needed and wanted. We had plenty of space & we loved sitting on the porches with coffee and/or wine! The VRBO description was totally accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

4 day stay in the mountains

We had a very good stay at this facility. For the price, it was a very good deal. The place is a little smaller than the pictures seem to show (wide angle lenses), but it was big enough for the 5 of us. Some improvements to the lighting in the kitchen are recommended. The owners were very nice and handled everything well. The settling was very pretty and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G., Camden south carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

A family getaway!!!

We had an amazing time here! We did lots of hiking and visited waterfalls! We visited Luther Rock and much more! Kids had an amazing time they loved this cabin! They even learned a little about playing pool!!! Thank you for this amazing home to stay in for our vacation in the Mountians!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John M., Oakland, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Boys Retreat

My sons and I stayed to spend some time together and go to the races. We had a great time spending time together and relaxing during our stay. The landscape was beautiful and weather great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Higher Ground

This was a great property. The entrance is definitely not for your average small car. The host was great and I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L., Wilmington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

A quiet get away

My family and I drove in from Wrightsville Beach on a Thursday. The cabin was clean, quiet, and peaceful. We spent Friday at ski beech, and went hiking, and visited some waterfalls on Saturday. The hot tub was a hit with the kids. I would have liked a smart TV so we could watch Netflix while relaxing at night, but I’m still giving an overall rating of a five. It was quiet, and no one bothered us. It is a good ways away from things but you know that going into it. If you’re looking for somewhere quiet with a hot tub, this should do the trick.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

ski trip

We were very pleased with the cabin. The location was quiet with views of the foothills. The drive to Boone and East Jefferson was about the same distance. It was clean and stocked well with towels and such
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas getaway

It was beautiful, breathtaking & exactly what my family needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the cabin and area!

Beautiful cabin and location . We loved everything about our trip . The cabin met our needs and the hot tub was the icing on the cake . The grounds was simply beautiful. We rarely left the cabin ! So secluded and we felt at home .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway

This was the 2nd time we stayed here and same great experience as before house has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Get away

Enjoyed the cabin. Nice quiet location. Hard to beat when temperatures are low 70s and upper 50s in late August!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mari T., Wilmington NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was in a beautiful location that felt remote, but was still convenient to West Jefferson and surrounding areas. The kitchen appliances could have been cleaner, but all in all the cabin, beds, floors, etc were clean. We plan to come back and stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dw P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The property was clean and exactly as it was listed. Very accommodating for all of our needs. Plenty to do at the property as well around town within a quick trips worth of time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Mountain Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. It is cold in the downstairs bathroom and game room, but the rest of the house was perfect. Also, if you plan to stay bring a large frying pan and a large pot of you plan on cooking for a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Get Away

Overall a fine experience and the cabin worked for what we needed. Unfortunately, we will not return. A couple of things which would have been nice to have or change: 1) There were no bathroom hand towels, only washclothes. 2) Some of the towels had holes and were old. 3) There was no shovel to clear additional pathways. The steps and a path to the door was cleared off but the rest of the upper deck including pathway to the hot tub was not. 4) The downstairs was freezing. The portable heater was a life saver, without that the downstairs would have been unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary E., Concord, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

It's off by itself so you can enjoy being with family and have your privacy but also close enough to town if you need anything. The owner visits mid stay to be sure the hot tub is maintenanced and is very sweet. The only downfall is there was nowhere to hang any clothes, but plenty of dressers for storing them. Has a very nice homey feel to it. Even has a washer and dryer so you don't have loads of clothes to do when you get home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cabin, Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay. Cute cabin in an amazing town!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Parents’s weekend

The house was comfortable and clean. The driveway up needed some work and the directions once getting off main road could have been a little clearer. Was a nice weekend but a little further drive than I was expecting to get to Boone.

10/10 Excellent

Tonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot for family vacation, cabin was very clean, my family really enjoyed it

Very easy to to book
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Renters

Very easy! Had an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

House needs maintenance

No air conditioning when we arrived. The air filter was so clogged it was sucked into the return pipe. There were no new filters on the property so I drove to the nearest town and bought one. Once the unit could breathe it started circulating air and by the next morning we had it cooled down. There is water leaking from the upstairs shower into the floor cavity/ceiling cavity of basement. There is slight mold on the ceiling where the water has been able to escape the cavity. (Meaning the cavity with no air or light is well into the molding process) The water leaks and drips to the left of the washing machine making the floor very slippery. There is also a good bit of black mold around the base of the shower. The house is extremely dusty. I have pictures so the owner can get these problems resolved. Who shall I send them to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

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