Apple of my Eye

We truly enjoyed our stay at Apple of my Eye! Our experience from beginning to end was amazing. Upon arrival, our teen son's first word upon seeing the cabin was "sweet." Nailed it! However, our top takeaways: -- The mountain vista off the deck was remarkable. -- The private and secluded location provided a nice respite which helped us and our four legged family member to relax. -- The home was spacious and well appointed. Lastly, the communication from management was exceptional. Overall, we had a very nice trip, and we hope to return in the near future. Thank you for sharing this gem with us.

- Christy, Posted: 03/18/2024

We had an amazing time while staying at Apple of My Eye! The view of Grandfather Mountain was something we absolutely enjoyed each morning as we sat and drank our coffee. The home was clean and the sleeping set up was perfect for the 5 of us. We loved that there were 2 family areas (one on the main floor and one on the lower level) that allowed us to either sit and chat or play games at the game table - both while enjoying a cozy fire in the gas log fireplaces. The close proximity to all downtown areas - Banner Elk, Boone & Blowing Rock also afforded us the opportunity to do some window shopping and exploring. Although we did not have plans to ski or snow tube this trip, Apple of My Eye would have been the perfect home base for either of these activities as well due to its excellent location. Everyone we spoke to at Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals was very polite and helpful. We will definitely be booking again.

- Julie, Posted: 01/17/2024

overall a nice place

- Manuel, Posted: 12/21/2023

Great location, very clean. Property manager friendly and easy to work with.

- Erica, Posted: 12/05/2023

We had a wonderful stay at Apple of My Eye for our anniversary! The cabin was so well stocked which was a pleasant surprise as you never really know what all you'll need to buy/bring. The location was fantastic and just a short drive to everything. The view and hot tub were wonderful, especially after a long day of hiking! We didn't want to leave and would absolutely book this cabin again!

- Lindsay, Posted: 10/20/2023

Outstanding property. Amazing views. Clean, well furnished. Convenient location. Loved spending evenings in the hot tub watching the sunset. Check out Grandfather's Vineyard right down the road. Mile high swinging bridge, Linville Falls and Gorge are stunning. Boone Fork Trail is a workout! Check out the numerous breweries too - Moonshine was a favorite. Will return.

- Dawn, Posted: 04/29/2022

Great cabin for my family. Breathtaking views from the deck and hot tub. Beautiful land surrounding cabin for nice morning walks. Everything worked. No complaints. Highly recommend

- Timothy, Posted: 12/02/2021

We enjoyed our stay at apple of my eye! Nice house with everything we needed and close to town. Nice circle drive. Beautiful long distance views! Definitely Would return. If you are reading this review, just go ahead and book this house!

- Charity, Posted: 10/26/2021

The cabin was just what we needed. Relaxing, convenient and just as advertised. We will return!

- Kyle, Posted: 09/20/2021

We fell in love with this place. The house had a rustic feel but was filled with all the modern amenities one could ask for. The private location in a gated community made you feel like you had the entire mountain too yourself. The location was amazing! Close proximity to Banner Elk, Boone, and Grandfather Mountain state park, made this an ideal location. Boone was the farthest drive of only 20 minutes, truly a beautiful area to visit. The folks at Blue Ridge Rentals were wonderful! I would highly recommend this company and staying at “Apple of My Eye” for any future vacations to the Banner Elk area.

- Jeff, Posted: 07/29/2021

Came in June for Thomas train @ Tweetsie. Great location and spacious rental.

- John, Posted: 06/15/2021

We had a lovely time during our stay at the Apple of My Eye. Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals will be our go to for future adventures in the mountains!

- Brian, Posted: 05/12/2021

We had a lovely visit. The view was better than expected and even though you feel away from everything you're only a 10-15 minute drive down the mountain to all kinds of activities and dining options. We had no trouble getting there in a sedan during the warm months although you will see why they require 4x4 or chains in the winter. We have stayed at three cabins in the last year and this is the first one that I would book again. Perfect space for our small family to have peace and quiet although enough room for two small families if you're close. 10/10.

- Morgan, Posted: 04/14/2021

Was an amazing place to stay. Views were spectacular! The cabin-home was clean and had everything we needed-- larger than expected. We took a family vacation with adult children. So much to do -winery, brewery, hiking, zip-line, Grandfather Mountain etc. Nights were crisp and clear. Hot tub was amazing after a long day of hiking. Late night movies to enjoy with the family. Blue Mountain Rentals was so easy to work with and kept us informed weeks in advanced of the trip. Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals returned every phone call answered every question we had. Very kind, informative, considerate. This is our second trip through Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. We have another one planned in October --- can't wait!

- Jennifer And Gregory, Posted: 04/12/2021

The best family vacation we have taken yet. The kids loved snowboarding at sugar mtn and tubing at hawks nest. My husband and I couldn't get enough of the beautiful cabin views accompanied by the relaxing hot tub. Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful and just perfection all around. This now will be our annual family vacation to make more memories. Thank you for everything!

- J.L., Posted: 01/21/2021

We have used Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals many times in the past, and I can say we have never had a bad stay. The cabins are always well maintained and have always had that special mountain touch. If anything does come up, a quick call to the office absolutely takes care of it. This particular trip we stayed at the Apple of My Eye cabin in the Seven Devils area. It was everything and more than we expected. Firstly, Can we talk about those views!?!! Just absolutely gorgeous! Nothing compares! But seriously, we had everything we needed for cooking, sleeping and staying cozy by the fire while watching some TV during downtime. And we were lucky enough to catch glimpses of some of the local wildlife ?. What a thrill! The location was a short steep drive up a well maintained road. During winter weather, a 4 wheel drive would probably be best. Putting that aside, the cabin is actually located conveniently nearby to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, and some of the best hikes around. Don't miss the nearby Grandfather Profile trail. Do yourself a favor and book it. You will soon be sitting in that hot tub taking in the gorgeous Mountain View's. Thanks Blue Ridge Rentals!

- Mario, Posted: 01/20/2021

The best family vacation we have taken yet. The kids loved snowboarding at sugar mtn and tubing at hawks nest. My husband and I couldn't get enough of the beautiful cabin views accompanied by the relaxing hot tub. Peaceful, relaxing, beautiful and just perfection all around. This now will be our annual family vacation to make more memories. Thank you for everything!

- Julie, Posted: 01/11/2021

We really enjoyed our stay at Apple of My Eye. The place was absolutely perfect. It was clean, with a well-stocked kitchen, and absolutely beautiful views. We enjoyed the hot tub and the inviting lounge area of the living room. The WiFi was also perfect, both my husband and I have been working remotely and we were able to do web conference calls with video without any issues. The ease of booking, thorough communication, and readily available information provided by Blue Ridge Rentals was superb. It was an easy and effortless transaction and I will definitely be booking again with this agency in the future.

- Jennifer, Posted: 08/06/2020

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals made it so easy to rent a cabin! They are friendly and professional and kept me updated during the whole process. I would definitely book through them again. We stayed in the Apple of My Eye cabin and it was beautiful! The cabin has an amazing view and makes you feel cozy like you're at home.

- Jamie, Posted: 07/20/2020

Kitchen fully equipped, clean, well supplied, great wifi, played games on game table with family, enjoyed sitting in hot tub with family and looking at the amazing mountain views.

- Lisa, Posted: 06/22/2020

We love using blue ridge rentals! We have used several times. The houses are always clean and nice. They make the process easy so your vacation can be enjoyed!!

- Rachel, Posted: 03/17/2020

Great view was very clean and comfortable

- James, Posted: 02/03/2020

We stayed at Apple of My Eye and it was awesome! The staff at Blue Ridge Rentals were great and so friendly and responsive to all our questions.

- Heather, Posted: 01/29/2020

Gorgeous cabin. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Super clean and had everything we needed. Very relaxing and kitchen was stocked with anything you needed to prepare a meal as if you were at home. Hated to leave such a wonderful place. Highly recommend.

- Carol, Posted: 11/25/2019

Excellent cabin!!! My family and I had a great weekend!!! Highly recommend “Apple of my Eye”

- Brad, Posted: 11/05/2019

Loved my stay, Short but sweet. Cabin equipped with everything. Very clean. Can't wait to go back!

- Diana, Posted: 10/15/2019

A group of friends and I stayed at the "Apple of my Eye" house in Banner Elk-- it was magnificent! The house was well maintained, well stocked, and exceeded our expectations. In addition, the views were amazing! It was a quick trip to the Grandfather Mountain hike and Elk Knob. We hope to be back and will book with BRMR again!

- Anna, Posted: 10/14/2019

The cabin was beautiful and the whole reservation process was very simple. Communication was very good. We would definitely recommend to our friends and family

- Kim, Posted: 05/21/2019

This cabin was absolutely stunning and had everything we needed. The cabin had lots of games and extra blankets!!! The view was amazing and everything was so clean and tidy! I can't wait to stay at one of their rentals again!!

- Emerson, Posted: 11/27/2018

Apple of my eye was a lovely house with a generous well equipped kitchen. My family had a wonderful time, the view was excellent, the rooms and beds comfortable. We enjoyed walking around the area, and relaxing in comfort. We would definitely go back, highly recommend.

- Loye, Posted: 11/15/2018

We had a very positive experience booking a cabin for our vacation with Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. Website is easy to use, responses were fast and staff was helpful when we decided to stay one more day right after booking our stay. Cabin was clean, well-equipped and they go above and beyond to make check in and arrival easy. Thank you!

- Judith, Posted: 10/30/2018

Lovely place. Nice people. Had a great time.

- Lori, Posted: 09/17/2018

AMAZING! We stayed at Apple of my Eye. It was absolutely breathtaking in every way.

- Amanda, Posted: 06/12/2018

Apple of my eye We had a blast here. Great views and the house was amazing. We love to cook and the kitchen was stocked with everything including very nice pots and pans , dishes and mugs. The beds were extremely comfortable and bathrooms clean and spacious. Check in was a snap and the hot tub was amazing. Will definitely stay here again.

- Jonathan, Posted: 04/17/2018

Excellent cabin retreat in Banner Elk! The cabin was immaculate, and the view of Grand Father Mountain from the back yard, was breath taking. The Cutie Family will be returning again to this beautiful spot :)

- Lidice, Posted: 08/17/2017

WE had so much fun and love Apple of My Eye and plan to return in the near future. My children love this place because there are a lot of board games and the jacuzzi, while my husband loves the books too! I love all you provides especially because I can bring my 4 legged kids too! See you again soon! my best regards to all friendly ladies in the office I met on Friday, August 8th.

- Anonymous, Posted: 07/10/2016

Amazing getaway! Such a beautiful part of the country. Thank you for a great experience! See you next time!

- Corey C., Posted: 11/19/2014

It was a perfect vacation week. Hope to rent this same home again!

- Sherry R., Posted: 09/20/2014

This is our second of many trips to Apple of my Eye. We love the house and look forward to our next stay!

- Alex S., Posted: 10/10/2010

This is the house I would build for myself! Loved the deck and coziness of the great room! Perfect weekend getaway- many thanks!

- Victoria F., Posted: 03/28/2010