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Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs

Cabin in Ferguson with kitchen and balcony

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Perched atop the mountain, The Great Dane welcomes you to a haven of relaxation and entertainment. With double-story decks offering panoramic views, this home is perfect for large families or groups seeking adventure. Unwind by one of two gas fireplaces, enjoy high-speed internet on your SmartTV in each bedroom, or take advantage of the 1500 sq ft covered deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10253 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs

The Great Dane is the ideal retreat for large families, friend getaways, or bridal parties—and it welcomes your pets too! Perched atop Leatherwood Mountains, this spacious home features double-story wraparound decks with incredible mountain views and plenty of room to gather and relax.

The main floor master suite includes a private bath and access to a screened patio. A fun, kid-friendly loft offers its own lounge space and half bath. Downstairs, three additional bedrooms and a full bath provide comfort and direct access to the lower deck, complete with swings, benches, and ample seating.

Designed by longtime Leatherwood guests, this home combines comfort and convenience with SmartTVs in every bedroom and 100 Mbps fiber internet—perfect for streaming, remote work, or virtual learning. The Great Dane ensures a welcoming, well-connected mountain escape for guests of all ages.

This home is the perfect setting to rejuvenate yourself, your family and your relationships.

- Central Heating and Air
- Two Gas Fireplace (one in master)
- Max occupancy - 12 guests
- WiFi - Lighting Fast Fiber Optic Cable Internet
- Gas Grill
- 6 new SmartTVs - 1 in each bedroom
- 1500 sq ft covered deck
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- Coffee Station with complementary coffee for first nights stay!
- No Smoking
- Pet Friendly - limit 2 pet, for $75 fee per pet
- Located in Gated Resort Community
- 30 minute drive to Boone and Blowing Rock

This home is located in the 4000 acre, Leatherwood Mountain Resort in Ferguson, NC. Our guests are invited to enjoy our Horseback Riding program where you can experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains pristine wilderness by Horseback (reservation required). You will have access to miles of hiking trails, mountain streams, stocked fishing pond, community swimming pool, play ground and tennis courts, creek tubing (seasonal), on-site restaurant with active live music & event calendar (guest advised to check hours when planning meals).

Leatherwood Mountains has surveillance or recording devices on the property. Our neighborhood is very safe and our property very secluded. For added peace of mind, we have security cameras by the gated entrance and common areas. Individual properties may also have cameras on the EXTERIOR of homes. Please be assured they are not directed at private areas, hot tub porches etc.

VERBAL CONFIRMATION VIA TELEPHONE IS REQUIRED TO GUARANTEE ON-LINE RESERVATIONS MADE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF ARRIVAL

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Gated community
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,718 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
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

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About the area

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Ferguson, NC

What's nearby

  • Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC - 29 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 43 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 44 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Boone Mall - 47 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Appalachian State University - 48 min drive - 36.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Mercantile Company and Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Leatherwood Mountains-Rstrnt - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Saddlebrook Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grocery Basket & Grill - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from W Kerr Scott Reservoir and within 20 miles (32 km) of Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC and Lowe's Park at River's Edge. Wilkes Community College and High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Family and Pet Friendly Mtn Top Cabin, Double Porch, High-Speed WiFi/SmartTVs Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Fourth of July Getaway

This is our second time staying at this property. When we visited in December, we loved it so much that we wanted to come back and visit in the summer. We were able to bring our kayaks and spend a morning at Kerr Lake (about 30 minutes away), and we also enjoyed hiking behind the property. We attempted to trail ride, but didn't book soon enough and they were all sold out. We will have to come back and try again. This is such a lovely and thoughtful place, and it's evident that the owners put a lot of work and love into making it better and better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikala B.

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

Great time

We had a great time and loved the themed rooms and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivi R.

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

Perfect Christmas vacation stay

This property is sooo much better than the pictures on the website. The cabin was soo tastefully decorated for Xmas which made our Christmas that much more special as we arrived and put all our gifts under the beautiful tree. No detail was spared. The house was impeccably clean considering it’s dog friendly. No dog hairs or dust balls. I can’t say enough. Oh and the view!!! The sunsets behind the mountains and the view is just perfect. The home is secluded and private so do prepare for a climb up the mountain but it’s so worth it for the privacy and quiet. Thank you leatherwood mountain and the Great Dane for our fabulous Christmas and end of the year!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnny R.

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

Home was way better in person

Everything was clean really didt need anything other than our groceries over all 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

50th Wedding Celebration

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Excellent
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

The Great Dane

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 absolutely loved this house !! Brought the kids and grandkids and our German Shepard and everyone absolutely loved it ❣️
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10/10 Excellent

richard e s.

A Goodtime Place

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: Had the whole family stay at the Great Dame, everything was as presented and nice. 4th time at Leatherwood never in the same rental always had great time.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Wedding weekend stay

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 enjoyed The Great Dane very much. It’s located 3 miles up the mountain from the main gate with lovely views of trees and mountains. Nice big porches to relax and enjoy the view. Very well equipped with extras like K-cups, plenty of towels and medicine in the laundry room.6 of us stayed at the house including my 93 year old father who enjoyed the master bedroom and the amazing furniture built out of tree trunks. We loved the animal themed bedrooms, the hot tub and the swings on the porches.My niece had a lovely wedding at the log cabin and a fun reception in the covered area. We thought the venue was an amazing place to get married. Lots of family and wedding guests stayed at various homes in Leatherwood.Overall we enjoyed Leatherwood and The Great Dane!
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C., Denver NC

The Perfect Place in Leatherwood

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 at the Great Dane once, and we returned to this house because the house is very good. We love where the jacuzzi is. Beautiful view!
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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Felt at home but with an Amazing view

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: It was Amazing!! We didn’t want to leave. We road into Boone and had breakfast at the Daniel Boone inn and walked around town. We also enjoyed cooking on the grill and eating at the spacious dining table. We also enjoyed playing games and putting puzzles together at the dining table. We took walks within the gated community and it is so beautiful and then we came back to the hot tub to help with our sore muscles. It was a great time and we will definitely be going back. 5 stars all the way.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

We absolutely loved the location and amenities!

Loved this property and we look forward to coming back! Only thing missing was an actual grill and scrubbing supplies for pans but other then that it had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janey K.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

We love visiting the mountains and wanted our family to experience the area as a way to celebrate 3 birthdays! the location was fantastic being within the leatherwood resort - in fact we want to visit when it is a little nicer out to explore more trails and the pool/park & horse back riding. The house was so cute and cozy - wonderfully decorated. THE VIEW - AMAZING. The loft area was well stocked for kids and my boys spent a majority of the time inside up there playing. They also loved running around the deck and playing on the swings. It was a very conducive environment for adult relaxation/fun while keeping the kids entertained! We also found it VERY helpful that this rental was so accomodating of pets. It was clear there is a love for dogs - with dog bowls available and dog treats. This was a wonderful touch. We had a great time laughing, playing games, and making new memories. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C., Denver NC

A gorgeous area of the high county!

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: Our vacation experience at Leatherwood Properties in Ferguson, NC, was excellent. My husband and I had vacationed there prior to this stay, and we like the quiet area, and the scenery is beautiful.
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8/10 Good

teresa b.

Beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to to enjoy privacy with beautiful views . We chose for Merlefest and definitely not the most convenient for that. I would definitely choose for a relaxing vacation for just spending time with family. Plenty of space for everyone and opportunities to explore the outdoors.
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10/10 Excellent

Deedee C.

Amazing vacation family 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: We love the Great Dane house . Beds are so comfortable. Love the separate areas sleep alot of family. Beautiful view.
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8/10 Good

Ronnie T.

July 30 2021

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed so much of the things at The Great Dane. However - the operation of the TV’s was confusing and difficult to use as the remote function was un familiar to everyone in our group. We missed most of the Olympics during our stay but were able to watch some TV on our last day. More detail instructions on using the remotes is needed. Particularly for the multiple remotes in the great room. One more wish - more waste baskets in the bedrooms...with only two bathrooms we had only three trash cans on the main and lower level.

8/10 Good

Ruth F.

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

Fun Stay

The Great Dane is a great property and a fun place to stay. Our only complaint is that the place had not been well cleaned before our stay. It looked like it had been cleaned a month or so ago and then left to sit. There was a very thick coating of dust on all the surfaces
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Another great Home at Leatherwood

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 Dane was a fantastic home and delivered the usual Leatherwood experience. Secluded house with beautiful views and everything we needed for a weekend get away. You could spend the whole time just sitting on the decks. Our group loved the different themed bedrooms downstairs. 10/10.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

The view

The home and property are excellent! Trails to hike start on the property. The view is worth every penny
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Easter weekend

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: We had a wonderful time! Everything was beautiful and couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

victoria c.

Great family cabin

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: Perfect for a 3 generation getaway
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10/10 Excellent

victoria c.

Perfect place for us

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: Me 2 fathers 3 little boys human partner and canine partner. Perfect 2 days.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Perfect Escape

The Great Dane Mountain Lodge provided the absolute perfect getaway for our family. From the moment we walked into the door, we knew it would be a memorable weekend. The owners have thought of everything, from an assortment of toys for our 3 year old son, beautiful coffee bar, adorable amenities for the dog to thoughtful and well designed decor. We sat in the hot tub at night with an unpolluted sky and could see every star. The view from the cabin is beautiful. The property is beyond expectations with miles of hiking trails, and even swings for the kids under the porch. Can't wait to come back for a long weekend in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay again!

First, the house great & the less than 5 star rating NOT fault of property owner. We drove Fl to NC & arrived 5. Called day before & asked for early check in, told no because cleaning people wouldn’t be finished (would have split drive into 2 days). Arrived tired/hungry after 11 hr drive, w/ dog, unloaded ALL stuff and carried in groceries purchased an hour before arrival down the road. Opened fridge, it was dirty. Looked around -trash in the can, dirty dishes in the dishwasher etc. House had not been cleaned!! Called Leatherwood and told “cleaning girl” had been there- we disagreed! Sent property manager up and he immediately saw property was very dirty. We were given a choice- to temporarily move to a diff house for 1-2 nights & then move back to the Great Dane once cleaned, or to drive back down the mountain, go to the check in building/restaurant and wait while cleaners went clean the home. Packed up stuff, back in the car & elected to wait at entrance while they cleaned rather than moving twice. Restaurant closed & we were offered drinks. We were very hungry since hadn’t eaten since breakfast! 2 hours later cabin ready. We have 5 BR home & know large home, especially one that had dogs in it, can’t be THOROUGHLY cleaned in 2 hrs . Kitchen and baths much better with all blatant dirt and mess cleaned up. But floors still dirty & it was still quite dusty. We’re not sure how they washed all the bedding in two hours..? It was well after 8 when we unloaded- ate a bowl of cereal. At daylight we were able to see much better. The porches around house were dirty and the windows were very dirty inside and out. Had to wipe down chairs to sit outside. I know it’s a mountain home and dogs are allowed but don’t think a pass not to clean outside sitting areas and windows. Great parts after a bad start: kitchen very well stocked w/ everything needed, comfortable living room, community beautiful, house met needs. Enjoyed sitting on the porch looking at view. Leaves beautiful! Again not owners fault: Took “hour” trail ride- left at 10:10 and back 10:50. Horses walked along main road through property only. Very disappointing since woods and trails look beautiful. Property mng promised to make it right - refunded cleaning fee only. Thought a night should have been compensated” as we lost entire evening in house and very inconvenienced after long drive. Loved Leatherwood despite bad start!! And house met needs very well.

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Perfect Mountain House

The house is even better in person! Great views, cute living room, and plenty of space for everyone. Hot tub worked great. The wrap around porches were the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020