Rating 4.9 (28)

Skytop Retreat

$550 - $1,095 / night + taxes & fees

5 bedrooms
King: 2
Queen: 3
Bathroom 4 baths
Guests 10 guests

  • Town: Blowing Rock

Location Location

Amenities 95 Amenities
Game Room
  • Bowling
  • Games
  • Adventure
  • Antiquing
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn
  • Arcade game
  • Area
  • ATM Bank
  • Basketball Court
  • Bird Watching
  • Books
  • Botanical Garden
  • Cave
  • Central/Mini-Split Air Conditioning
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Close To Tweetsie Railroad
  • Coffee Maker
  • Coin Laundry
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Deck/Patio Covered
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • DVD
  • Family
  • Festivals
  • Fireplace
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Fly
  • Fitness Center
  • Flexible Cancellations Allowed
  • Forests
  • Fridge
  • Game Table
  • Gas Grill
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Groceries
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Heating
  • HighDef TV
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hospital
  • Hot Tub
  • Ice Skating
  • Internet
  • Keurig Coffee Machine
  • King Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Large Dogs OK
  • Laundromat
  • Library
  • Linens
  • Living Room
  • Massage Therapist
  • Medical Services
  • Microwave
  • Miniature Golf
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountain View
  • Museums
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Photography
  • Playground
  • Restaurants
  • Rock Climbing
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Scenic Drives
  • Shopping
  • Shuffleboard Game Table
  • Sight Seeing
  • Skiing
  • Sledding
  • Stove
  • Swimming
  • Synagogues
  • Television
  • Tennis
  • Theme Parks
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Towels
  • Tubing Water
  • Video Games
  • Walking
  • Washer
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Waterfalls
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • WiFi
  • Winery Tours

Description Description

Your search for the ideal luxury home with incredible mountain views is over! Welcome to SKYTOP RETREAT, a spectacular home overlooking the Johns River Gorge and offering 50 mile layered mountain views from nearly every room! 

If you want to see the best views around you'll need to go off pavement. This home is accessed by a very steep gravel road. 4WD or AWD vehicles are absolutely required year-round, and during winter months chains may also be necessary. All guests going to Skytop Retreat must drive respectfully and slowly through the neighborhood. There is a garage with room for 2 cars, and room for 2 more cars to park outside. It is a shared driveway and the neighborhood has one-lane gravel roads. Please see more details below. 

As you enter the home, you'll move through the foyer into the dining room. This welcoming space features a table with seating for 10 people, so there's plenty of room for everyone to pull up a chair and break bread together. A few steps down from the dining room leads you into the great room with its soaring ceilings, stone gas log fireplace, TV, and glass double doors to the open deck. The kitchen is at the rear of the great room, and is a chef's dream with Viking brand stainless steel appliances, granite counters, huge island, custom cabinetry, warming drawer, and a variety of helpful small appliances including a food processor, blender, hand mixer, slow cooker, and a rice cooker. The pantry offers an built-in ice maker for your convenience, as well. 

Skytop Retreat features several options for those who want to have some fun, kick back, and relax. The lower level has a den area with comfortable couches arranged around a big screen TV, BluRay player and an XBox360, as well as a shuffleboard table and a multi-game arcade cabinet stocked with all the classics from the golden age of games. Of course, don't miss the ever-changing awe inspiring mountain views from your seat on the deck! During the winter months you can hear the sounds of flowing water and see a small waterfall to the left of the house, and those nimble enough to navigate can enjoy seeing it up close on the cleared pathway to it. And there's simply no better way to relax than a nice long soak under the stars in the hot tub on the side deck. 

There are four bedrooms as well as a private sleeping loft, giving Skytop Retreat a total of five sleeping areas. The main level offers a bedroom with a Queen bed, a fireplace, and an attached full bathroom with a shower. Upstairs you'll find the loft with a Queen bed, and down the hall is the luxurious master bedroom suite with a King bed and ensuite bathroom with champagne soaking tub and separate tiled shower. Downstairs on the lower level are two more bedroom suites. One offers a King bed and the second offers a Queen bed, and both bathrooms have a tub/shower in them. There's even a full-sized folding portable crib with mattress stored in an upstairs closet, along with a booster set, perfect for the littlest guest to use. 

Skytop Retreat invites you and your loved ones to relax and renew your souls in this special slice of the mountains. No matter what you do here in the High Country, you'll love coming home to Skytop Retreat! 

IMPORTANT NOTES: 
- This home is accessed by a very steep gravel road. 4WD or AWD vehicles with good tires are absolutely required year-round, and during winter months chains will also be necessary during inclement weather. 
- There is a garage with room for 2 cars, and room for 2 more cars to park outside. A max of 4 cars may be parked in and at the property. ABSOLUTELY NO MORE THAN 2 CARS MAY PARK OUTSIDE THE HOUSE AT ANY TIME. It is a shared driveway, so please do not block the neighbor's access. The road to the house is one-lane, and cars may not park anywhere along the road. Guests are expected to be respectful of area residents when driving and walking in the neighborhood. 
- Pet rent is not included in the quoted price. This home allows up to 2 mature dogs with an additional pet rent of $25 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. 
-Internet is 
Starlink; users typically experience download speeds between 25 and 220 Mbps, with a majority of users experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. Upload speeds are typically between 5 and 20 Mbps. Latency ranges between 25 and 60 ms. These speeds make Starlink suitable for streaming, video calls, online gaming, and other typical household internet use
- Depending on your carrier, your cell phone may or may not work in this location. Verizon is the best coverage here, and if your plan supports it, you can use your phone 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. 


CANCELLATION POLICY -
Bookings canceled 30+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit.
Bookings canceled between 15-29 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of he deposit.
Bookings canceled within 14 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest.
All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
 

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Bedding Bedding
Room Beds Baths TVs Comments
King Bedroom 4 King Full Bath Lower Level
Primary King Bedroom King Full Bath Top Level
Queen Bedroom 2 Queen Full Bath Main Level
Queen Bedroom 3 Queen Full Bath Lower Level
Queen Bedroom 5 Queen Top Level - Private Loft

Reviews Rating 4.9 (28) Reviews
Rating 5
5 Stars
Beautiful place with exceptional views of the mountains.
Chad - Posted: 3/1/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
House was clean. Great customer service. Would recommend to a friend!
Joshua - Posted: 2/13/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
Beautiful house, fully stocked with everything and magnificent views! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Raymond - Posted: 8/10/2023
Rating 4
Skytop Retreat… amazing views
Fantastic property with unparalleled views. We had a very relaxing vacation. The property is close to Blowing Rock, but also at the gateway to Linville. We loved it.
John - Posted: 7/3/2023
Rating 5
Amazing house with amazing views!
Probably one of the most well appointed homes we've rented. Tough side road on the way to the house but 100% worth it. Rental company was efficient and great to work with. Highly recommend.
Joshua - Posted: 3/30/2023
Rating 5
Transformational Stay
The Skytop lodge is truly a magical place. I stayed there with 5 other women as part of a retail trading women's retreat and cannot even begin to explain the transformation that occurred. When you walk into the home you are greeted with a view that will literally take your breath away. The pictures just simply do not serve it justice. The house is perfectly equipped to host a gathering or retreat or family reunion. And there was a bonus trail close to the property that leads you down to 2 small waterfalls. That was such a nice surprise. The drive down into the property is a bit bumpy - and I understand the need for all wheel drive. Getting down is no problem, but you certainly need that AWD to kick in on the way up. The best part of the stay was the magical sunrises in the morning. I am sure this is in the description of the property, and I must have overlooked it. But to experience the sunrise over the blue ridge mountains, with the trickle of the stream in the background, the occasional bird song while sipping your coffee is just one of wonder. There were minor hiccups - ice maker did not work and the downstairs fireplace was not working during our stay. But the management company let us know and had a bag of ice for us. And we spent most our time on the main floor anyway, and that fireplace was wonderful. And the place is perfectly appointed and very clean. Needless to say, I will be back.
Angie - Posted: 10/18/2022
Rating 5
Breathtaking Views
The property exceeded our expectations and the pictures do not do it justice. The views from every room were stunning. The house was exceptionally clean and stocked with anything you need. Four wheel drive is definitely a bonus since the road to the house is not paved. We will most certainly stay here again.
Laura - Posted: 9/20/2022
Rating 5
SkyTop Retreat
Amazing home, incomparable views, don't risk not having a 4WD. We will miss this home!
Seth - Posted: 8/25/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Quite often the mountain homes with the best views come with the most challenging driving to arrive at them. This house was very nice, roomy, well appointed, clean, and had amazing views. The drive on 221 can mess with your head, BUT the road leading to the house is definitely a challenge. It was well worth it and had some of the best views we have experienced. We would like to return.
Christopher Harden - Posted: 8/21/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Incredible house for a family get together. House was large enough to hold us all comfortably and the views are amazing. One of the best rental houses we've ever stayed in. Would definitely rent again!
Dennise - Posted: 8/4/2022
Rating 5
Skytop Retreat
The house was perfect..enjoyable to be in and use. The views were of course our favorite. I cooked for the gang of 9 for the week were there and the Kitchen was more enjoyable to work in than my own ..and have beautiful views the whole time I am cooking. Really relaxing and very clean. thank you for good service. Oh, the road was no problem for us at all, but it was dry and clear, but I had feared the road and all went well.
Becky - Posted: 5/6/2022
Rating 5
Lovely Place - Little Slice of Heaven
the house was beautiful and comfortable and the views can not be put in words.. just have to be there.
Becky - Posted: 5/4/2022
Rating 5
wonderful!
We had a great visit in this gorgeous house! the views are amazing
Heather and Christopher - Posted: 2/2/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Incredible property, even more beautiful in person than in the photos. Don't be nervous about the drive --- yes, you will likely need 4WD, but it's worth it!! The house is pristine, room for our large families all put together, and the views are spectacular!! Can't imagine going back to Blowing Rock and staying anywhere else.
Jennifer - Posted: 12/23/2021
Rating 5
Great!
As advertised. Clean. Beautiful.
Robert - Posted: 12/15/2021
Rating 5
Excellent stay in Blowing Rock
We had an excellent time at this property. It was gorgeous, spacious, super clean, cozy, and incredibly well appointed. Since we were traveling with a 2 year old, we'd hoped to do a fair amount of cooking in the home and we were beyond thrilled to see how well appointed the kitchen was - truly everything we needed was there! The views are breathtaking and the house is so comfortable and inviting. It is a little far out and kind of tough to get to (4wd is definitely a plus, the roads in the neighborhood are STEEP) but 20 min outside of BR and Linville made getting out and doing things fairly easy. We'd absolutely stay here again!
Anna - Posted: 11/30/2021
Rating 5
5 Stars
Great house...and even better views! High quality, newer construction. Hiking trail nearby to two waterfalls (1 mi., medium grade). 40+ mile SSE view. Game room, hot tub. Heed the 4WD requirement.
Tom - Posted: 10/11/2021
Rating 5
5 Stars
Breathtaking drive up to the house from Blowing Rock. What really blew us away was the view from the house - stunning!!! Cleanliness was really a pleasure as well as all of the amenities in and around the property! We had a wonderful weekend in the mountains. All the rooms have great privacy too- was really a wonderful property. Thank you!
Michelle - Posted: 10/6/2021
Rating 5
5 Stars
The VIEW!!! You'll be hard pressed to find a house with a better view. We felt relaxed immediately! The hot tub even shares in the awesome views. Very well appointed house and super clean. Truly superb property. You won't be disappointed. Heed the 4WD warning. You'll need it for sure. The internet is very slow but this isn't the owners fault as there is only one provider in the area and they have data caps. If you rent towards the end of a month you will likely be significantly restricted. But the mountains are about getting away from it all so just plan accordingly. Excellent communication and super easy check in and out.
Michael - Posted: 6/1/2021
Rating 5
5 Stars
A beautiful stay, gorgeous views, highly prepared for any situation. Everything they had to offer was luxurious, to the dishes and glasses, to the beds and bedding. The fireplaces were a wonderful touch and easy to use. The Wi-Fi was not forgiving however, so definitely expect to disconnect and spend lots of quality time with the people you are with. You can use your phones however the connection there's nothing to write home about. So close to so many hikes and the wonderful town of blowing rock! We would definitely recommend and would stay again. Please watch your step walking out to the upper balcony!
Kristen - Posted: 4/28/2021
Rating 5
Fantastic House
Fantastic house with beautiful views. We can't wait to return.
Maryalina - Posted: 3/24/2021
Rating 5
Husband 60 Bday
Family met from different locations everything went so well the place was wonderfully equipped very clean and comfortable amazing views perfect for 10 people!! Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends!! Thanks for everything!! Lori
Lori - Posted: 3/8/2021
Rating 5
Great place
Great place, great stay overall!!
Shamerha - Posted: 3/4/2021
Rating 5
Long weekend retreat
We had a lovely long weekend. Kitchen is well stocked. The kids loved the game room. Beautiful views.
Lora - Posted: 2/26/2021
Rating 5
Travel Crew Winter Vacay
This property was absolutely beautiful!! The pictures do not do it justice. The views from every room were incredible. The place was super clean and the kitchen had every kind of pot or pan or gadget you needed to cook pretty much anything. We would highly recommend this place if you have a large family. We were 5 couples and each couple had their own bedroom space and their own bathroom. The fireplaces were great and the heat worked very well! The house is also stocked with plenty of games even an arcade game. We had a great time in this house and we will definitely be back! Remember to make sure you have 4 wheel drive if you visit in winter. It was snowing quite a bit while we were there and we were glad we had the 4 wheel drive.
Kimberly - Posted: 1/18/2021
Rating 5
Skytop Retreat
We had a great stay at Skytop retreat over the holidays. The property was just as described with beautiful views and accommodations. It was such a nice bonus that they had decorated for the holidays. This is the best equipped kitchen I have ever had in a rental. Not only enough pans and dishes to make full meals, but everything was high quality in beautiful condition. The kids made great use of the hot tub and the game room. The gas log fireplaces were so easy to use and gave the whole home a cozy feel. Blue Ridge made the process very easy providing the details we needed in a timely fashion. The branded welcome gift on arrival was such a nice touch. We would look again to rent this property or another of theirs in the future.
Amy - Posted: 1/15/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful Home! Skytop Retreat!
Our check-in was smooth. House was very clean and looked just as the pictures. Fully stocked with everything needed. Actually pretty amazing! We did have an issue with the water heat/pressure but they came out the very next day and fixed. Enjoyed our stay!
Angela - Posted: 1/13/2021
Rating 5
5 Stars
The house was awesome and just as described. The view was incredible!! We would definitely recommend this place and would also stay again ourselves.
Mike - Posted: 11/30/2020
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