Lodge in Watauga, NC
12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this lodge
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK
Welcome to The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis!
This unique luxury vacation lodge sits atop a private mountaintop with acres of land on all sides. Walk or hike surrounding trails, soak in the hot tub under the stars with a wood fire burning in the outdoor fireplace, or play shuffleboard with the family. Enjoy programming on the five (5) HDTVs in the house, and enjoy the convenience of being centrally located to all the High Country offers.
The main level features hardwood floors, two-story vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, and custom finishes. A half bathroom/powder room tucked beneath the custom open staircase is accessible at the dramatic entrance. The left wing offers an open-concept great room with comfortable leather furniture and oversized windows centered around the stacked stone gas log fireplace and huge HDTV. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops with a leathered granite sink, Viking appliances, a center island with a second stainless sink, and a coffee bar and wine fridge. The open dining area boasts a custom wood-slab dining table that seats eight (8) guests, plus two counter-height bar stools at the dining island, accommodating ten (10) guests.
Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate the renters' access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.
The right wing offers a main floor master suite with a king bed, soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stacked-stone fireplace with gas logs, an HDTV, and a comfy sofa for private lounging. The ensuite master bathroom entrance is a restored 1800s cabin and offers his and hers vanities and toilets, heated tile floors, heated towel bars, an effervescent soaking tub, and a slate tile shower.
Upstairs features a loft-style den with a shuffleboard table, a large HDTV, comfy theater-style seating, and a table for games and puzzles. On each side of the den are two large bedroom suites, each with two queen beds, wall-mounted HDTVs, full ensuite bathrooms with soaking tubs and custom tile showers, and walk-in closets. Each has a washer and dryer. There is a Juliette deck off the den that looks out at the mountain view.
The dramatic front entrance offers a porte-cochere, covered pull-up parking at the top of a long, winding, paved driveway. Custom stone steps lead to the front door. There is additional level parking on either side of the front entrance. The open-air deck wraps around the entire rear and both sides of the house and boasts outdoor dining, a stainless gas grill, a large stone wood-burning fireplace, Adirondack-style deck furniture, and a hot tub. This house also offers central heating and air conditioning, and WiFi internet.
* Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate renters' ability to access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.
* This home can be difficult to access during the winter months. Any bookings made between December 1st and December 15th and March 1st and April 1st may have to be canceled if snowstorms make the home inaccessible. If that occurs, we will issue a full refund.
Please Note: The front door, driveway, and exterior garbage areas are monitored with video cameras for security purposes.
The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis DOES NOT allow pets.
Discounts Available (one may apply):
- 10% Discount for a stay of 6+ nights or more
- 10% Discount for returning guests (please call)
- 20% Discount for returning guests for a stay of 6 nights or more
- 10% Last minute discount for booking with 48 hours of arrival
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
Post pictures from your stay to @bigskyelodge.
Welcome to The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis!
This unique luxury vacation lodge sits atop a private mountaintop with acres of land on all sides. Walk or hike surrounding trails, soak in the hot tub under the stars with a wood fire burning in the outdoor fireplace, or play shuffleboard with the family. Enjoy programming on the five (5) HDTVs in the house, and enjoy the convenience of being centrally located to all the High Country offers.
The main level features hardwood floors, two-story vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, and custom finishes. A half bathroom/powder room tucked beneath the custom open staircase is accessible at the dramatic entrance. The left wing offers an open-concept great room with comfortable leather furniture and oversized windows centered around the stacked stone gas log fireplace and huge HDTV. The kitchen has custom cabinetry, granite countertops with a leathered granite sink, Viking appliances, a center island with a second stainless sink, and a coffee bar and wine fridge. The open dining area boasts a custom wood-slab dining table that seats eight (8) guests, plus two counter-height bar stools at the dining island, accommodating ten (10) guests.
Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate the renters' access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.
The right wing offers a main floor master suite with a king bed, soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stacked-stone fireplace with gas logs, an HDTV, and a comfy sofa for private lounging. The ensuite master bathroom entrance is a restored 1800s cabin and offers his and hers vanities and toilets, heated tile floors, heated towel bars, an effervescent soaking tub, and a slate tile shower.
Upstairs features a loft-style den with a shuffleboard table, a large HDTV, comfy theater-style seating, and a table for games and puzzles. On each side of the den are two large bedroom suites, each with two queen beds, wall-mounted HDTVs, full ensuite bathrooms with soaking tubs and custom tile showers, and walk-in closets. Each has a washer and dryer. There is a Juliette deck off the den that looks out at the mountain view.
The dramatic front entrance offers a porte-cochere, covered pull-up parking at the top of a long, winding, paved driveway. Custom stone steps lead to the front door. There is additional level parking on either side of the front entrance. The open-air deck wraps around the entire rear and both sides of the house and boasts outdoor dining, a stainless gas grill, a large stone wood-burning fireplace, Adirondack-style deck furniture, and a hot tub. This house also offers central heating and air conditioning, and WiFi internet.
* Directions to The Big Skye Lodge take the guest on a narrow, gravel, state-maintained mountain road in a remote location. The driveway to the house is paved, very steep, with sharp curves, and is about 1/8 mile long. During winter weather, the timing and effectiveness of snow clearing efforts may dictate renters' ability to access or egress. There is no guarantee that snow removal efforts will be totally effective. There is a gate at the bottom of the driveway where it is steep, which may require exiting the vehicle and negotiating steep terrain to open. The purpose of the gate is to fence goats, donkeys, and other farm animals at the neighbors. It may be left open for the duration of your reservation.
* This home can be difficult to access during the winter months. Any bookings made between December 1st and December 15th and March 1st and April 1st may have to be canceled if snowstorms make the home inaccessible. If that occurs, we will issue a full refund.
Please Note: The front door, driveway, and exterior garbage areas are monitored with video cameras for security purposes.
The Big Skye Lodge in Valle Crucis DOES NOT allow pets.
Discounts Available (one may apply):
- 10% Discount for a stay of 6+ nights or more
- 10% Discount for returning guests (please call)
- 20% Discount for returning guests for a stay of 6 nights or more
- 10% Last minute discount for booking with 48 hours of arrival
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
Post pictures from your stay to @bigskyelodge.
Amenities at Luxury Lodge on Private Mountain Top
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2023
Nice place
8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2021
Great property great views lots of amenities..nice house some of the amenities offered weren’t working properly. Grill had no propane tank, couldn’t get the fireplaces to light, only the living room tv worked. Still a great place and would definitely return.
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2020
Just spent the week of Thanksgiving at this rental and it was perfect in every way. Super clean, fully stocked and beautiful rental for our family holiday.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2020
The house is beautiful and the views fantastic. It was a great family vacation!!
It was very disappointing to have the fireplace in the main living area not function throughout our entire stay. Coming from Florida it was something we were really looking forward to. We were told by one the workmen it had been known it was not working for several weeks and a part had been ordered. This was not disclosed.
We had two mice within the house. One we were able to relocate away from the house.
We had issues with flies and wasp like bugs in the upstairs bedrooms every morning. They would gather on the windows. They did attempt to spray but the issue continued.
Some basic maintenance issues that should be addressed - The icemaker was not functioning properly, the right side of the griddle would not heat, the master bedroom shower control would fall down and shut off the water while showering on the right side. The wood trim around the master bedroom door needs repaired.
We ordered wood for the outdoor fireplace and it was wet and the wood was very difficult to burn. We had to purchase additional fire starter logs in order to use the wood.
The rental company provided a credit on our stay and a future discount on a rental.
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Top rated by guests
9.2Outstanding
(22 Ratings)
"Just spent the week of Thanksgiving at this rental and it was perfect in every way. Super clean, fully stocked and beautiful rental for our family holiday."
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