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Perched above the road, Payne Branch cottage is a charming retreat with an antique log cabin design and cozy décor that invites relaxation. Unwind by the fireplace or step out onto the surrounding deck space where you can take in sunny views of the stream tumbling down beside it.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn!

The cottage on Payne Branch sits above the road with a charming perennial garden that leads you up to the antique log cabin. A stream tumbles down the mountain beside the house; it's something from a fairytale. Payne Branch cottage has two bedrooms and a full bath, its cozy décor invites you to snuggle under a blanket in front of the fire and relax. A full kitchen and ample dining room round out the floor plan. Hand-hewn logs adorn the walls. The surrounding deck space is sunny and is situated adjacent to a stream that provides the sweet sounds of water tumbling down the mountainside. Tastefully decorated, the cabin is ready for your enjoyment. Situated between Boone and Blowing Rock, the cabin is convenient to Appalachian Ski Mountain, Tweetsie Railroad and the Blue Ridge Parkway. A short stroll from your front door is the trail system for The Cone Manor and Trout Lake.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets not allowed

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

About the area

Located in Blowing Rock, this cabin is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Visit our Blowing Rock travel guide
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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • The sight of a single fisherman at the lake when visiting this National Park Service site prompted this late-afternoon image. ISO 100, 30mm, f/9.0, 1/500 sec.
    Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A horizontal, landscape orientation of a train making a big turn through the mountains and rural countryside of North Carolina.
    Tweetsie Railroad
    8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Took a day trip up to Blowing rock overcast and cloudy day then suddenly the sun broke through and able to capture this picture
    The Blowing Rock
    14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    7 min drive
  • 7 Brew Coffee
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Come Back Shack
    8 min drive
  • Panera Bread
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Boone Mall. Boone Golf Club and Broyhill Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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PEACOCK RIDGE Great location, minutes from Blowing Rock and Appalachian Ski Mtn! Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

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

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward K.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Rustic, smelly cabin lacking in cleanliness and amenities. Not ideal for older people because of steep steps and poor lighting. Gravel road under construction leading to cabin. Loved the fireplace and porch area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic, relaxing & relatively close to everything

Loved the coziness and charm of this cabin with the hewn timbers, rustic furniture & decor, and the stone fireplace. Side deck with warm, glowing string lights and sounds of mountain water trickling down the rocks into the creek was a perfect spot to hang and relax. All the creature comforts we needed were furnished: wi-fi, TV w/streaming stick, cookware/utensils, Keurig, towels, linens, maps, etc. The location was awesome. We felt like we were well off the beaten path but at the same time just 12 min from downtown Blowing Rock and central and convenient to many other attractions. The cabin and grounds were clean and well maintained. Couldn't be happier and would love to return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

My daughter and her 2 small children stayed for 4 nights. We felt like the location was perfect- between Boone and Blowing Rock, yet down a very quiet road with not much traffic.The house was comfortable and well equipped. We loved the gas log fire place, as we had some really cold weather. The little creek next to the cabin have a nice ambiance but it was too cold to enjoy the porch. We enjoyed our stay and the only negative thing was some dogs next door that liked to bark at night. Made me wonder about bear activity!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mayrela C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Loved the Creek, but not near to 5 stars

Property is beautifully located near a creek that you can hear from the living room area, and very secluded from the main roads. Not a stay for everyone since after sundown it’s absolutely scary. Nothing near to do after sundown not even restaurants, just fast food places. Deck sitting area is perfect to relax and reflect during the day and early evening. Property inside is nicely decorated and functional. Bedrooms are oddly distributed since you have a queen bed with a twin in one room and a full in another room. Meaning if you’re a young couple, if you want privacy you have to stay in the smaller room in a small full size bed which the mattress will kill your back!. Bed covers, throws and towels had white hairs and smelled humid or sweaty which was a no! No! I had a hard time with the dust and dead termites in the window frames and overall within the unit making me sick the whole stay. Fully equipped kitchen with nothing nearby to eat, this calls for cooking in the cabin but careful with the fees! We left kcups, sugar, and some unopened seasoning in the kitchen, left towels washing before we checked out and washed dishes, yet owner charged extra for having trash in the trashcan. Overall I wouldn’t recommend or stay again since you’re at risk of being charged extra without any reason. I regret spending minutes of my stay trying to do the right thing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cozy mountain getaway! Loved recharging next to the creek. Location is close to everything.

Will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parham H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

Perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

TERESA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very neat and clean. The floors creaked a lot and it was not level in some areas. I learned that the cabin was built in 1981. Lighting was dim. Both rooms have queen beds and they were very comfortable. The fireplace was warm and cozy. The shower did not have much water pressure and after soaping up my hair and body the water cut off. It stayed off for about two minutes and I did not know how I was going to rinse my hair or body. The faucets in the bathroom did not have water either. The water finally came back on after a few minutes and the pressure was better. The cabin is cozy and sitting outside on the deck or back porch area with a cup of coffee was really nice. I loved listening to the water in the creek. We had a good time. They were working on the roads to the cabin and there was a lot of rock dust. Our car was covered in white powder. The road to the cabin is gravel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn m., Hillsborough, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Get Away

Enjoyed our stay, great location, amenities provided for all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023