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Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin bordering The Blue Ridge Parkway

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Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Jefferson, NC
  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
    18 min walk
  • Five Ridge Theatre
    5 min drive
  • New River State Park
    5 min drive
  • North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)
    41 min drive

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About the area

Jefferson

Located in Jefferson, this cottage is on a lake, a 3-minute drive from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and 5 minutes from New River State Park. .This cottage is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) from Appalachian State University and 31.5 mi (50.6 km) from Tweetsie Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Holy Trinity Episcopal Church - 18 min walk
  • Jefferson Landing - 9 min drive
  • Ashe Lake - 13 min drive
  • Elk Shoals - 13 min drive
  • Mountain Aire Golf Club - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Copper Mine Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Aire Seafood & Steaks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Vista Inn & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Gun Powder Grill - ‬11 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.

Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin bordering The Blue Ridge Parkway

Experience the authenticity of Mammaw and Pappaw Darnell’s home place ½ miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway and across the street from the Raccoon Holler Campground lake. The beautiful lake is right in front of the home place. Used to about 5 years ago, there was no water or bathroom in this cabin. After Mammaw passed away, it was our dream to restore the home and leave the rooms as Mammaw had them in order to share the love of the cabin with others. Now complete with granite counter tops, hardwood floors, and whirlpool tub with it has all the modern day luxuries. You will really enjoy your time here – two bedrooms (i.e., three full beds as two are upstairs in one room), full bathtub, separate shower, washer dryer, dishwasher microwave, hardwood floors, natural beams etched with pine hardwood to provide the rustic cabin feel yet with the modern day appliances of comfort including flat screen cable television.

This property also has RV hookup. If you have RV, you can connect it all here


Sit on the front porch and look at the lake, view the lake from the kitchen, living room and upstairs bedroom. This home place offers authenticity and comfort. Convenient to Jefferson and West Jefferson, 22 miles out the Blue Ridge Parkway to Boone and a mile from the famous Northwest Trading Post, right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 miles from Wilkesboro, come home to Raccoon Holler

Area Attractions:

Ashe County Corn Maze

Annual event featuring the corn maze, games for kids and adults! Special events include the Corn Fest with slow cooked BBQ, Apple Butter, live Blue Grass and more. Get in the game, Volleyball, Rook and Horseshoe Tournaments. Lots of Fun & Prizes.

Christmas in July

The Ashe County Christmas in July Festival is a one day festival held in downtown West Jefferson that offers traditional mountain music, North Carolina Mountain arts and crafts and array of food, fun and festivities for the entire family. Attracting over 20,000 visitors in one day. Free Admission

Church of the Frescoes

Artist Ben Long’s Frescoe Paintings adorn the walls of two small Episcopalian churches, St. Mary’s in West Jefferson and Holy Trinity in Glendale Springs. Inside Long created his first of many religious frescoes. The churches are open daily year-round and no fees are charged. Donations, however, are greatly appreciated.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and rafting nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Denver Severt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Skiing privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet fee 25 per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin Bordering Blue Ridge Parkway House
Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin Bordering Blue Ridge Parkway Jefferson
Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin Bordering Blue Ridge Parkway
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Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin bordering The Blue Ridge Parkway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cabin
The inside of the cabin is beautiful! Some of the pictures makes you believe you have access to the lake. You do not! It is owned by a camp ground and they have no choice words to make sure you know it and stay away. Keys are in a lock box but my communication said they would be under a mat. Never was communicated the code to the lock box until the owners mother happen to drive by. She seemed more surprised than I did that I hadn't been told. They claim the wifi operates without a password but look on the fridge for it. Also don't trust any the phone numbers they provide in their communications. All wrong numbers but if you do get inside they are on the fridge as well. Overall a very nice cabin but access and communication is a pain.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
We enjoyed our stay, there was plenty of room in the house for more people so I am hoping to travel there again with more family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
2nd time here at Raccoon Holler. Love the location and love the house. Very roomy and everything u may need. We will be back for sure. Great communication with the owner! Having the pets with us is a plus always!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed my stay but had a problem with getting the house key with the code
The property was very well taken care of
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

LARA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Peaceful little cabin
Very quiet, peaceful and clean. Well stocked with all necessities. Great porch and view of pond. Slept great. TV didn’t work in downstairs bedroom which wasn’t a dealbreaker for me. Upon contacting property manager about it, she responded quickly and offered to provide a solution. The owner was also responsive and provided excellent information prior to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snow Day
What a cute little cabin. Clean comfortable and well stocked. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful in the holler
Lovely location with beautiful scenery of the lake. This cabin had everything we needed and was conveniently located close to West Jefferson. We enjoyed spending time on the front porch and walking our dog around the property. We did get to meet Wanda who was so sweet. The cabin was comfortable and will definitely visit again. Our pets were intrigued by the stuffed raccoon, too. Lol!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE this cabin!!!
We will absolutely be back for a stay here. We loved it! It’s secluded yet centrally located to everything!! Very convenient. The cabin was very clean and Wanda was very helpful and quick to get back to us with any questions! TEN stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Scott G., Pfafftown

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, not so great bed.
The cabin was just as described; quaint, clean, came with everything we needed and had a pleasant view of the pond access the road. Owner and manager were super accommodating. Our only negative was that the master bedroom bed was both uncomfortable and very loud. We had a very poor nights sleep.

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maw maw's cabin, great quiet place to stay
We really enjoyed the cabin, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G., Kernersville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a Great place to stay for peace and quiet.
Really enjoyed our stay. Look forward to come back again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Ormond Beach, FL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice and big and tucked away into the hollow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Fun!
We had a great overnight stay at this property recently. Wanda and Denver were very easy going to communicate with. The view of the lake across the street is beautiful to wake up to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, helpful owner, very nice little cabin off the parkway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Beverly P.

Not as picture portrayed.
House is nice but sits on the road and the lake is across the road - picture is misleading. No phones, fire place didn’t work nor did the satellite.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Love the cabin and the view of the lake
Our stay was great thank you for having us at your cabin just one question is the $50 cleaning fee returnable if we cleaned and also the kitchen sink was leaking under the cabinet so I tighten the fittings up to fix it thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leann M.

Peaceful and very beautiful
We enjoyed our stay at Mammaw's Lakefront Cabin. When we arrived everything was so quaint, just like when I was young, it had that homey atmosphere. The beds were very comfortable. It rained most of the time that we were there but it was beautiful in the morning when we woke up and the fog was over the lake. I didn't realize that the cabin is so close to the Parkway. The GPS took us in different directions each time we left to go somewhere; but once took us down the Parkway and when we turned off onto Possum Hollow Rd. there it was. When you stay you must go into West Jefferson and go to the Ashe County Cheese Factory. The town has lots of shops that are awesome as well. We will definitely be making reservations to return next fall. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

ginger w.

Nice house
Enjoyed the stay and the cabin was nicely equipped- hope to go back

8/10 Good

Joan, West Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place to get away.
Lovely cabin. View of the lake was soothing. Loved sitting on the front porch watching the baby geese on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Very Homey
This is a wonderful, quiet get away cottage yet close to everything. Peaceful, sweet place to stay. We will always consider renting this cottage anytime we are in the area and it is available. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Great weekend getaway!
My daughters and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend together! Thank you for sharing your cozy and lovely home; it was perfect for us! We enjoyed being close to the Parkway and spending the day in West Jefferson. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Monica W.

It was a spur of the moment trip and it was wonderful!!! Beautiful cabin!!
From time we arrived the cabin felt like home!! Great kitchen beautiful view sitting on front porch. We hated to leave. Owner was great. Would recommend to anyone needing to relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

It was perfect for our family.
Perfect location to town, parkway, Blowing Rock. So beautiful and peaceful sitting on the porch. Comfortable, and everything we needed away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dewana H.

Great Location!
This is a wonderful little cabin and I cant wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patti W.

Beautiful home!
We will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017