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

Cabin in Elk Park, NC

10 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
4.9 · 12 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 19% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Riverfront fire pit and multiple decks invite outdoor family gatherings.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Less than 30 minutes to Beech and Sugar Mountains.

Property details

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: 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. - 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 Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common Space

1 Sofa Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Balcony

    Balcony

Guest reviews

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Savilla

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August 2022

Overall it was very nice, hovering over a small creek making it a modern rustic experience!

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Sandra

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February 2022

It was such a great experience with my family. Would definitely go again. The view was amazing and the areas as well. We loved it.

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Akeshia

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January 2022

We loved our stay at Cardinals Nest. The house is beautiful and well maintained. Our party of 10 (five adults, and five kids ages 6-12) slept comfortably and there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kitchen was well-stocked with sufficient pots, pans, utensils, etc. for making meals for a large group. Easy access to Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Hawks Nest. We were lucky enough to be there when the area got a good foot of snow and it was absolutely beautiful.

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E.

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September 2021

This is a wonderful cabin with plenty of space and modern conveniences! The area is peaceful and quiet and you will enjoy the babbling brook below. The cabin has 3 separate deck areas and a recreational space downstairs. You are just 10 minutes from Banner Elk where you can find restaurants and shopping. I definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to visit the Banner Elk/Sugar mountain area!

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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