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Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Nestled in the mountains, The Ponderosa offers a serene escape with its open great room featuring a stone fireplace and upscale leather furniture. Enjoy family meals at the dining table while taking in the sounds of the cascading waterfall outside or unwind in one of two master suites with king beds and private baths.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer

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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.

Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,611 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2016-180884

About the area

Map
Jefferson, NC

What's nearby

  • New River State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 45 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 50 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 51 min drive - 58.2 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 56 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruisers American Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lassen Lodge at Ashe Lake - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Monte D Rey - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 1.3 mi (2 km) from New River State Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Jefferson Landing. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Museum of Ashe County History are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Unwind, Recharge, and Give Thanks in the Carolina High Country @ ThePonderosa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Excellent!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for one week using the house as a base for motorcycling the great roads in the area. The house was fantastic. Beautiful setting and convenient location for restaurants and shops (just a 10min drive)The hosts were tremendously accommodating, allowing us an early check in as we arrived early, driving from Toronto. If you looking for a well equipped, clean and relaxing place this is it.Thank you and we’ll be back next year.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Long July 4th weekend

Very nice property with a wonderful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne R.

Our Stay at Ponderosa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Another Outstanding Stay at the Ponderosa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Ponderosa has everything anyone could need for an enjoyable vacation. The home is well stocked and well maintained. The staff at Carolina Mountain Properties is always friendly and helpful. We will continue to return year after year

10/10 Excellent

Dianne E.

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

Housing for wedding party more like a little piece of heaven

We book lots of homes, this was hands down one of the best. Check in and office communication was second to none. We will definitely book again. The house is perfect for all ages, kitchen well stocked for everything we need. Beautiful and peaceful. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

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

Dream Vacation Spot

From the moment we got to the gate we fell in love with this place. The no cell service definitely topped it off as a 5 star for us and our family. The home was Beautiful inside and out. The grass could have had a fresh cut but we didn’t let that stop us from enjoying every single moment there. We will for sure be coming back very soon. Our favorite place by far
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Outstanding As Always

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had already booked the Ponderosa before Hurricane Helene, so we decided to turn this vacation into a work trip. We were able to go out and help several people with tree work, while staying at the Ponderosa. Everything at the property was excellent, as usual. We will return to the Ponderosa again and again. West Jefferson is open for business and we encourage anyone contemplating a trip to come to the Ponderosa and patronize the local businesses.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Ponderosa-Beautiful Mountain Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Ponderosa was such a nice place to stay! We will rent this place again!! We were so pleased! So much room and amenities!! Thank you Missy w/Carolina Mountain Properties for finding us such a great place! This is our 4th time using Carolina Mountain Properties and will be using them again
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8/10 Good

NANCYE G.

Bittersweet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 3rd year renting the ponderosa. We enjoy the property so much but would like to see some repairs. Sending out concerns to the Rental company.
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8/10 Good

Lindsey H.

Nice get-a-way

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a nice get-a-way with our family. Location very close to park. Saw lots of wildlife (including a small snake downstairs). House was very nice and in a nice location. LOVED the koi pond out back. Huge screened in back patio with hot tub also a big hit.Dishwasher didn't seem to drain properly. And balls were missing from pool table. But overall it was a great place to spend time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

The property is beautiful, peaceful, and relaxing. Our multi-generation family had plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed the hot tub, koi pond, and wildlife viewing. Despite severe rainstorms, were able to explore the trails and creek and floated the river. Having the access point nearby worked out well. We cooked alot and noted the kitchen could have a few more basic items, spices, and larger coffee mugs. But overall it was wonderful. The kids room is definitely for small children. The bunk beds were small but the sectional couch was comfortable for our teens. Movie selection was only for children and no DVD upstairs, so remember your streaming account login info. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Michael J. J.

Squirrel Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this is a great property. It is a nice house with lots of room and a good layout. It is in a good location with easy access. There were a few surprises. The house was a little dusty/dirty in places, there were several lights that did not work (either the switch was broken or the bulb broken in the socket), the locks were broken on the two back doors and they would not lock, the house did not have gas logs as advertised, and only a few pieces of rotten wood were left on the front porch for the fireplace. The most interesting thing was the dead squirrel that we found in one of the beds. Even with these surprises, I would go back.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Cousin wedding in West Jefferson

We spent two nights for our cousin’s wedding nearby and the accommodations were lovely! Plenty of room to accommodate 10 adults. Beds were comfy and setting was beautiful with terrific leaf 🍁 peeping views of the mountains. Hot tub was great - only 2 of us tried it. Only two issues - house didn’t have a hairdryer and our two allowed trash bags couldn’t fit in the bins because the cans were full from the previous renter. The game room was great for one aunt on a Walker because lower level garage lead into the room without a step. Driveway might be tough in the winter snow months.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Erin J.

Great time with a super small hiccup

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family rented this property we had a great time and the house was in great condition except there was a leak from one of the bathrooms while we were there. The management company had someone come out quickly but we could not take baths in that bathroom for the remainder of our time. Because the handyman could not do a complete fix while we were present. Besides this issue we would still definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Pat G.

A beautiful,peaceful place to vaction!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family went to the Ponderosa for the weekend. We loved being able to take walks on the property. The waterfall, coy pond, hot tub and screened in porch made out stay even more peaceful and fun.There are a couple things that caused us some issues and if we had been aware, it would have made the beginning of our stay easier.When we got there, we were looking for the lock box that had been indicated on our rental agreement. The code would not work. I called and found out that the code was not for the lock box but for the key pad that was on the door. The key pad was dark and the numbers were dark as well which made the key pad hard to see. The wording on the instructions just needs to be changed.Then, we didn't seem to have enough towels. Normally towels are placed in the bathroom or bedrooms but they were in the hall closet. We looked everywhere but in that closet. The back doors wouldn't lock and when I called the office, they said there was a trick to locking it. They told us how that lock worked and it worked great once you learned the trick. My agreement looked as though check out was 11 but the book at the house said checkout was 10...confusing.These are things that would have been nice to know and would be easy to fix by updating the information.There were only 3 salad bowls...not enough salad bowls for 8-10 people. I called the office several times and the person I spoke with was so very nice and patient with me.I wouldn't mind staying at the Pondersosa again.
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8/10 Good

Michael J. J.

Squirrel Surprise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, this is a great property. It is a nice house with lots of room and a good layout. It is in a good location with easy access. There were a few surprises. The house was a little dusty/dirty in places, there were several lights that did not work (either the switch was broken or the bulb broken in the socket), the locks were broken on the two back doors and they would not lock, the house did not have gas logs as advertised, and only a few pieces of rotten wood were left on the front porch for the fireplace. The most interesting thing was the dead squirrel that we found in one of the beds. Even with these surprises, I would go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda N.

Beautiful House and Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family all enjoyed this property. The house is very spacious and was very clean. The lower level had plenty of games and very nice well-appointed kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. Overall excellent property for all ages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

NANCYE G.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. This is our second time we have stayed here. Overall good home but handyman needs to pay a visit for quite a few little things that would make the stay even better.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette N.

Ces' celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the perfect place for our celebration. Our dear friend passed away and we and 3 of our friends shared the house. It was a perfect place for reflection, taking walks, and CELEBRATING our friend's life.

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Beautiful location.

We had a great time. There were 8 of us and it worked out perfect. Hope to go back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

You can't go wrong with this rental.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Ponderosa was great. It had more than enough room for everyone to spread out. The kids love the basement with the kids toys and the pool/air hockey table. We walked the trail around the property and let the boys play outside. This rental checked all the boxes for me and my family. We will definitely rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia I.

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

Amazing Vacation

We had a great time ! Explored the mountains a little enjoyed the pool table and hot tub The house was amazing and clean and we left it clean when we checked out thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

TERESA & ROBERT S., Plantation, FL USA

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

Quiet and relaxing mountain home

Wonderful relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

robin d.

Great Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda A.

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

The fridge needed fixing! The bowl was broken & the floor was dirty!

The frig. Isn’t working right & our stuff in the freezer spoiled. The bottled water never got cold, & the ones in the freezer never froze. We lost 2 packs of chicken that spoiled & we had to throw them away! That’s $15 wasted! You need to do something about that Frig. cause it had a fish smell & everything else that was opened had that smell, so we had to throw away a lot of food (Ex. bag of salad, cheese, jello, sausage, etc.) The floors were dirty with trash on it, & we tried to vacuum, but the vacuum didn’t pick up all of it. It’s ok, if the fridge was fixed! Anything we cooked, if you put leftovers in the fridge, it smelled like fish, & we had to throw it away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022