Family-friendly vacation rentals in McDowell County

We absolutely loved our stay. The house was perfect for us. Hope to make it back in the future.

Had an absolute blast! Very peaceful and super clean. Loved the decoration theme. They went above and beyond for us and we couldn’t be more grateful as we will most definitely be back.

We loved our stay here in this wonderful cabin. It was the perfect place to come to and have a relaxing restorative weekend. The cabin is an absolute dream it's plenty cozy and spacious too. Everything we needed was there we didn't leave we stayed here the whole weekend. The fire pit was wonderful as well as the hot tub. The shower was plenty spacious as well. We loved it here and we will definitely be back!

We all had a wonderful time at Sherri’s cabin. The kitchen was pleasantly stocked with all utensils/pots/seasonings. We also enjoyed playing shuffle board downstairs. Definitely would stay again.

Simply the BEST mountain getaway you could hope for!!! The hot tub is glorious overlooking the mountains, the little shed with a pool table and dart board was a huge hit with my group, and we loved sitting around the fire. It also happened to snow the weekend we were there, and it was purely magical. Not to mention how flexible and helpful the hosts were throughout the whole experience. They were truly a godsend and I couldn’t recommend this place more ♥️

Enjoyed an incredible Labor Day weekend at Doug's deck! We love coming to this special place and soaking up the view. Our dogs love it too! So many thoughtful extras.

Nice place! Beautiful surroundings. Had a lot of kitchen necessities for a smaller place. Very clean!

This is a lovely setting in the mountains. The cottage is nestled between a green pasture and a murmuring brook. My pups and I enjoyed the peace and quiet here. The charming town of Spruce Pine is only a 10-minute drive away. Would come here again.

Patsy was a wonderful host and her place had everything we needed—and in a lovely setting. She was friendly and accommodating. We hope to visit again some day.

Loved the place, wish it didn’t rain, because it brought the fog and we couldn’t enjoy the view to its full potential. Glad he had extra supplies on hand ie. the water to wash dishes.

We got to live through Hurricane Helene while staying at the cabin. It was a surreal experience. We learned that the community residents in Big Ridge are very friendly and helpful. All the neighbors came together to help each other and received us with open arms and helped us in every way they could. The roads were cleared of debris quickly and we were able to get home within a few days of the storm passing. The property owners checked on us as soon as they could and were as well extremely accommodating. Despite the difficulty experience, I would return to this cabin in the future for sure. The cabin has all the essential you would expect and it’s a great value. It’s perfect for hikes in the Black Mountains, such as Mt. Mitchell.

Very nice cabin. Beautiful area though surrounds still recovering from Hurricane Helene. It was perfect for our family of 6. We celebrated Thanksgiving and baked our Turkey there. Had all the tools and spices we needed.

3rd time staying for New Year’s Eve- love this location! Will always be a favorite to rebook. Doug was very considerate, suggested we switch to one of the other decks that was more sheltered because it was going to be a windy night. Many thanks and can’t wait to stay again

We really enjoyed our short stay here. The host Lisa was quick to respond to my questions and offered recommendations for our day trip sight seeing. I highly recommend this house if you are looking to connect with the beauty mountains. It is far enough away for peace and close enough to get out and adventure the surrounding towns. The home was well equipped for preparing meals at home. The spa tub was just what I needed after a hike to Linville falls. Five stars!

From the first day we arrived I was in awe , the cottage was very clean with nice relaxing views of the mountains, the swimming pool was excellent, mrs Brenda Brooks was very nice knowledgeable and helpful. She made our stay very nice. I’m planning to go back next year. I would recommend this place to anyone if you want to go for relaxation and a peace of mind. The local supermarket in Burnsville Ingles was excellent. It was so big and it had everything that you could want. I would just like to say thank you Mrs. Brooks for the lovely time at your place.

Beautiful location, cottage is surrounded by bubbling brook, seated in the wooden hillside of Little Switzerland. The winding road is worth the trek for a truly peaceful getaway. The cottage decor is artsy and historic, and the comfy beds make you wanna snuggle under a blanket. The kitchen was well stocked with all the cleaning supplies available. Would definitely book again, perfect weekend!

The home was beautiful well kept and so very clean. The view is beautiful. Will be returning in the future.

Gustavo and Isabel's home was amazing. The home looked just like the pictures, and the views from the balcony were beautiful and hard to capture in a photo. My stay was with other colleagues who have never been to the mountains of North Carolina, which made the experience even better. They absolutely loved staying here. There was plenty of room to stretch out and designate a quiet house. We gathered in one home to cook, which was so much fun. It is located deep in the mountain, so stores were a drive away, however, our group didn't seem to mind it at all. It is nearby the peak of Mount Mitchell, which was a great activity to do together. Would highly recommend this listing. Definitely worth staying here again!

Better than advertised! Absolutely beautiful home, amazing view, plenty of space. Great location near the Blue Ridge Parkway, 15 minute drive to CrabTree Falls. Appreciated the nice linens and comfortable beds. Well planned layout for families and/or multiple couples.

The house was absolutely gorgeous, comfortable, had an amazing view of the mountains, and was spacious enough for two families. I booked last minute because of a miscommunication with our own property manager. I called Gus in tears and he made adjustments in the booking allowances for my family to stay for the time we needed. Gus and Isabel saved our vacation and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you!

Very convenient location, easy to access from highway and still private and secluded. The stream behind is great and in warmer weather it would be a pleasant sound you can hear from inside the unit.