Lakeshore Retreat at Sweetgrass

It was beyond our expectations. The house was beautiful and very clean. The kitchen was modern with excellent appliances and a huge center island for preparing meals. Loved the view of the lake at our doorstep. Bathrooms were up to date with relaxing showers. We have nothing negative to say about this rental.

- Jonathan, Posted: 07/25/2024

We stayed at this beautiful home for a week in July. The descriptions and photos on line were spot on. When we walked in the front door we all gasped at the view of the lake out of the wall of windows. Bedrooms were lovely. Beds were very comfy. And oh! Those showers. Our master shower downstairs was so wonderful, we didn't want to get out. My sons and grand daughter loved paddleboarding and fishing. Didn't catch any large fish, but had a ball. We had a fire in the fireplace on the expansive back porch every evening and listened to the bullfrogs communicating with each other. We have rented other vacation homes from different companies. None of them compare to this.

- Jonathan, Posted: 07/21/2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home and would definitely recommend it. We comfortably fit 5 adults and 2 teenagers and we utilized every space the home had to offer.

- Crystal, Posted: 02/26/2024

The home is BEAUTIFUL!! Great location; 5 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and 10 minutes from downtown Boone. The lake view was AMAZING! The home was very clean and spacious! We will be back!!

- Diedra, Posted: 01/29/2024

House was great and well supplied. Location nice with water view

- Debbie, Posted: 01/22/2024

The property was clean, had everything we needed and a beautiful lake view. We even got snow!

- Debbie, Posted: 01/16/2024

We really enjoyed our Family trip to Blowing Rock and staying at Lakeshore Retreat. Blue Ridge Rentals was so wonderful to work with they took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed.

- Tammy, Posted: 12/19/2023

Thank you so much and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Working with Blue Ridge Rentals was all worth it. You all are so attentive to every need and even text/email to check on things daily. My family loved staying at Lakeshore Retreat, we look forward to coming back again next year. House was very well stocked and clean. It had everything, and was very kid friendly.

- Tammy, Posted: 12/04/2023

An amazing house with very nice amenities. Lake view was very relaxing and enjoyable, especially with the outdoor fire place. The mountains were beautiful and the ride to Blowing Rock was easy 5 minute ride. The scenery on the 20 minute ride to Boone was absolutely spectacular!

- Donald, Posted: 11/17/2023

This is the second time we have stayed at Lakeshore Retreat and multiple times that we have rented from Blue Ridge Rentals. Both a wonderful experience. Beautiful well-equipped home, great location, with beautiful views. Highly recommend Lakeshore Retreat and Blue Ridge Rentals!

- Kathy, Posted: 11/06/2023

Amazing time in Blowing Rock/Boone with family. The property was exactly what we were looking for...spacious, well-equipped, great location, quiet surroundings and beautiful views. We look forward to visiting again in the near future.

- Mark, Posted: 09/21/2023

My family loved our stay in the NC mountains at this cabin. The place was stocked with everything we needed and is in a great location for family activities. We also enjoyed catching trout in the lake and would definitely go back!

- Erik, Posted: 06/12/2023

We were blown away by the quality of the house and how it was also in a great location with trails and a creek.

- Seth, Posted: 05/30/2023

The home was very nice - very clean and the perfect set up and number of rooms for us and our grown children. Beautiful neighborhood with great walking trails and the lake. It is in a good location close to Blowing Rock and the Parkway. We enjoyed our time there and hope to return again soon.

- Edwin, Posted: 05/22/2023

Everything was great!

- Jennifer, Posted: 02/24/2023

The house was beautiful. Good location and very equipped with everything we needed. Very satisfied! The staff was very helpful. We would definitely like to go back!

- Judy, Posted: 01/15/2023

House is beautiful and well maintained. Everything you could possibly need. Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is always prompt and manages any issues you might have. Will continue renting through BRMR!

- Robin, Posted: 11/21/2022

Gorgeous home with beautiful views! Home was immaculate and well equipped with everything you need. It truly was a retreat. Thank you for sharing your home with us and thank you Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals for another great rental experience. We have been renting from you for years and will definitely rent this home again!

- Katherine, Posted: 11/16/2022

We loved the house and the location. The rental agents were great about answering all of our questions and the instructions were clear regarding how to get into the house and how to use the amenities.

- Nicholas, Posted: 11/04/2022

Beautiful home! Great to work with Blue Ridge Rentals!

- Sherry, Posted: 10/28/2022

We recently stayed at Lakeshore Retreat for a girl's weekend and loved it. The house is beautiful as was the view of the lake and fall foliage. It had everything we needed to relax, and the outdoor fireplace was an extra treat.

- Amanda, Posted: 10/27/2022

This gorgeous property is located on a beautiful catch and release lake so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's 12 minutes to Blowing Rock. Floor plan is perfect for a family or 2 with a primary suite on the main and second floor. Large open family room downstairs and bonus area upstairs for the kids and their legos! Kitchen has everything you need. Bring wood for the outdoor fireplace and enjoy your vaca!

- Jami, Posted: 10/18/2022

Really nice house in great location with great view, deck, outdoor fireplace Very cool

- William, Posted: 10/18/2022

My family thoroughly enjoyed our mountain retreat! Peaceful lake, beautiful views and house! 100% recommend Blue Ridge Rentals!

- Jessica, Posted: 05/06/2022

Great location! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lake shore retreat. Beautiful views daily and outdoor fireplace was a great way to end our days. The house was fully stocked and beds were comfortable. Loved how centrally located to Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mtn, and Hawksnest. Would definitely visit again.

- Cristina, Posted: 02/27/2022

This property provided everything we needed for the extended holiday weekend.

- Tonya, Posted: 01/20/2022

The house and location was perfect!! Plan to return in 2022!!

- Robin, Posted: 11/11/2021

Lakeshore Retreat is the nicest home I have ever stayed at in the mountains. The view was beautiful and the house was immaculate. Working with Blue Ridge Realty was awesome and very receptive. I cannot wait to stay here again.

- Sherry, Posted: 10/26/2021

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at Lakeshore Retreat. It is the most beautiful setting ever. We were without hot water for several hours but it was repaired and we truly enjoyed the remainder of our stay. The view is amazing! We were in awe from the minute we entered the home. The home sitting on the lake is a definite plus. We will definitely be back. Hopefully, it will be available for our anniversary next September. ??????

- Janice G., Posted: 09/20/2021

Our house was wonderful, felt very clean, fresh and we loved the view! The house had everything you would need for cooking some meals. We had a young child with us and there was a high chair, pack n play and some toys (even though we had packed our own). Everything with Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals was seamless. We would definitely book again!

- Erin, Posted: 08/27/2021

This is a great property for an upscale family vacation. The house is very nice, especially the back deck with the fireplace. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need for making family meals. The view is fantastic, especially the sunrises. Get up early, it's worth it. The area has a lot of great attractions within minutes. Use the Parkway to get into town. It is faster with less turns.

- Tracey, Posted: 06/23/2021

My family just spent a wonderful week at Lakeshore Retreat. The house is gorgeous, with beautiful expansive views of the lake from almost every room and the huge deck. We loved the floorplan and the décor, and the house was clean and well-stocked. We brought our own kayaks and loved kayaking literally off our backyard. Sweetgrass is a beautiful, peaceful community. We enjoyed biking every day, as well as exploring the trails along the creek. I loved the views of Grandfather Mountain from the grounds and the lake. This community is a shutterbug's dream – I could not stop taking photos. We will definitely stay here again. Blue Ridge Rentals was great to work with and we would confidently rent through them anytime.

- Jeannine, Posted: 06/19/2021

Everything was perfect. The directions, the home, how well stocked the home is, the location. working with Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals, even the sunsets. This will be a must return location for us !!!

- Tammy, Posted: 06/03/2021

Great property in a great off the path neighborhood. Plenty of space to roam and recharge.

- Colin, Posted: 05/13/2021

Great property in a great off the path neighborhood. Plenty of space to roam and recharge.

- Colin, Posted: 05/13/2021

The property was fantastic, the home is new and extremely well furnished with all the comforts you can hope for. The lake and walking trail were terrific, multiple family walks and fishing took place, and it was easy to keep an eye on 10-12 year olds by the water. We loved the outdoor fireplace and rocking chairs on the large deck. The location is great, close to Blowing Rock and a short trip to Boone. We took day trips to Linville, Asheville, Grandfather Mountain and had a really pleasant experience.

- Andy, Posted: 04/08/2021

This mountain home that was decorated beautifully and the windows, decks and layout took advantage of the peaceful lake views. The home was spotless and we felt very comfortable with the cleaning protocol. In addition, it had one of the best stocked kitchens I have ever seen and the outside fireplace provided a nice treat at the end of the day. Thank you for sharing your home!

- Judi, Posted: 03/03/2021

This was our second time renting a home in the Sweetgrass neighborhood and first time at Lakeshore Retreat (but hopefully not the last!) The home is gorgeous, with a perfect floor plan for a family and very well equipped kitchen, game room and more. As beautiful as the home is on the interior the exterior views are even more incredible. We enjoyed playing puzzles and games with our kids on the big kitchen island, reading and watching TV by the indoor gas fireplace and spent lots of time walking around the lake and exploring the trails in the neighborhood. Sweetgrass is super convenient to downtown Blowing Rock, Appalachian Mountain (where our kids went ice skating) and Hawksnest Snow Tubing, which is a must visit during the winter. Would highly recommend this wonderful home and look forward to coming back!

- Kathryn, Posted: 02/24/2021

We stayed for a long weekend of skiing and tubing and this home did not disappoint. Plenty of room for our family and all the supplies we needed to cook at home and relax after long days out on the mountains. Property manager was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to our questions. Will definitely stay again!

- David, Posted: 02/09/2021

This house was so stunning! It was a cozy and delightful trip. We went to enjoy the snow and it certainly provided plenty!! This house would be amazing to occupy any time of year. In a nice gated community, we loved having the lake view. We will definitely be back to enjoy this home again.

- Dustin, Posted: 01/15/2021

We spent the week of Christmas at Lakeshore Retreat and had an absolutely amazing time. The property was very clean and the instructions to arrive and check-in were crystal clear. We spent most of our week at the house given the pandemic, but getting to and from downtown Blowing Rock was fairly straightforward. We had a family of 5 plus 3 parents. Our children (ages 3, 5 and 7) had a great time in and outside of the property. All 8 of us were very comfortable and the sleeping arrangements were quite accommodating. The property seems fairly new and has been maintained very well. For anyone concerned about whether the kitchen had basic pots, pans, utensils, and other appliances, you will be pleasantly surprised. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked for a rental unit. We typically bring a basic set of popover pans, small appliances and baking dishes, but the home had all of these items and more. There was also a stand mixer available. While it was rather chilly, we managed to take a few walks across the trails that circle the lake. Alternatively, you could easily walk within the neighborhood if you wanted some longer distance. Kudos to the property owner for setting up a Christmas tree. While we were not expecting to have some holiday decorations, we and in particular the kids were thrilled to have a tree that not only lit up but played music as well! We were able to have two nights of fires using the outdoor fireplace before rain, snow and extremely cold weather settled in. The outdoor deck has a table and would make for a great dining experience during warmer months. For those concerned about getting snowed in or having to deal with ice during winter on the mountain, we did see several plows go through the neighborhood and Hwy 221 leading up to the property was fairly well maintained with plows and salt trucks. There is a snow shovel at the property that I ended up using to move snow off the paved driveway to ensure we could get to the primary road. All in all, we had a great experience over the Christmas break. The property listing is true to word and the pictures are accurate. We hope to return perhaps in the spring to enjoy a different season at this property. One last note about the rental company - Blue Ridge Rentals. I found their communication and response time to our questions incredibly fast and well informed. They certainly helped make our stay very enjoyable.

- Nishant, Posted: 12/28/2020

What a gorgeous home and property! We have stayed at many of your rentals but this one takes the cake. CANT wait to come back!

- Sarah, Posted: 12/14/2020

Love it - very comfortable. Planning to come again!

- Chris, Posted: 11/02/2020

The house was very clean and had all the necessities to make it feel like home. The location was beautiful and In a very quiet and peaceful gated community.

- Christine, Posted: 10/19/2020

I took some family members and friends to celebrate a birthday and this home was perfect. The views are great, the home is perfect and the space was just right for 7 of us. Has nothing to do with the property, but a "quick grocery run" is a solid 40 min round trip so load up before you get there because you will not want to leave. This place is amazing. Stop looking and book it.

- John, Posted: 10/05/2020

The house was equipped with everything you could possibly need from kitchen utensils to kids toys. The perfect family getaway!

- Dennis, Posted: 06/29/2020

Everything was perfect !!!!

- Dennis, Posted: 06/16/2020

Sweetgrass was conveniently located to both Sugar Mountain and Hawksnest as well as being a beautiful destination all on its own. The house was beautiful and situated directly on the lake. Plenty of room for two families with children! Would definitely recommend.

- Julie, Posted: 02/19/2020