Rhododendron Ridge Retreat at Sweetgrass Lake - Blowing Rock

Beautiful 3BR cabin in Sweet Grass, perched at high elevation beside Julian Price Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a stunning two-story stone fireplace, cozy loft, walkout basement, and a rare flat yard with fire pit. Seasonal views of Grandfather Mountain and Seven Devils. Steps to hiking trails, Boone Fork Creek, and the community lake. A private, scenic mountain retreat perfect for families and adventurers, yet close to charming downtown Blowing Rock!

The space
Welcome to your private retreat in Sweet Grass, one of Blowing Rock’s most sought-after gated mountain communities. This beautifully built 3BR, 3.5BA cabin sits at a higher elevation on Twin Branches Road, offering a warm, cozy atmosphere with direct access to some of the best nature in the High Country.

What Makes This Cabin Special
* Borders Julian Price Park – Step into 4,000+ acres of protected wilderness right from the neighborhood.
* Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway – One of America’s most scenic drives is just minutes away.
* At the base of Grandfather Mountain – Seasonal views of Seven Devils, Linville Peak, and the backside ridgeline of Grandfather.
* Rare usable yard – Perfect for kids, yard games, or relaxing by the fire pit.
* Located in Sweet Grass – A private community with a recreational lake, walking trails, Boone Fork Creek, picnic areas, and peaceful natural surroundings.

The Space

Main Level
* Grand two-story stone fireplace — the heartbeat of the home
* Open kitchen + dining + living layout
* Large windows with soft natural light
* Spacious outdoor deck for morning coffee, evening wine, or all-season lounging

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
* 3 bedrooms — each on its own floor for added privacy, with adjacent and joining bathrooms. Master Bedroom on Upper floor with king bed, Main floor and lower floor bedrooms both with queen beds.

* 3.5 bathrooms — no sharing or waiting and one to spare!

Bonus Space
* Loft overlooking the great room — ideal for reading, board games, kids’ hangout, or a dedicated workspace

Lower Level
Spacious Bonus Living Area!!
This large, open basement living room offers guests plenty of space to spread out and relax. Thoughtfully designed with comfort in mind, the area is intentionally uncluttered, making it perfect for movie nights on 58 inch TV, kids’ play space, yoga, or simply unwinding after a day of exploring. The space is currently being enhanced over time, but it is fully usable and provides a flexible, comfortable retreat for guests who appreciate room to breathe.

*Large walkout basement with daylight windows all around.
* Direct access to the grassy yard

Outdoor Living
* Lightly sloping, usable yard — rare for the mountains
* Relax by the stone fire pit, toss a ball, or enjoy the fresh mountain air
* Large covered deck for enjoying the mountain weather rain or shine with cozy outdoor furniture and enjoy the elevated views and rhododendron forest surrounding.

Sweet Grass Community Amenities
* Private walking trails
* Recreational lake for paddling, fishing, or relaxing
* Boone Fork Creek
* Well-maintained, peaceful natural spaces

Location

Perfectly positioned between Blowing Rock, Boone, and Grandfather Mountain, this cabin offers the ideal mix of convenience and total privacy. It’s the perfect base for guests seeking adventure, tranquility, or a little bit of both.

Other things to note
-Sweetgrass is an environmentally conscious community that observes a catch and release fishing policy to ensure a sustained fish population.

- The Sweetgrass neighborhood is very peaceful, and therefore does not permit firearm discharge, fireworks, golf carts, dirt bikes, four wheelers, loud music, or other objectionable noises that disrupts the quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. During quiet hours (10PM – 8AM), all outdoor noise should be kept to a minimum.

- Rental guests have access to the grounds around the lake house, all hiking trails, and may fish in the lake. Guests are not permitted inside the lake house or on its patio.

-Sweetgrass community has amazing dark sky and more stars than you will ever see, please help support this by turning off exterior lights when not needed.