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Who We Are

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Salutations! We are a warm and welcoming husband-and-wife duo who share a passion for hosting guests in our three cherished homes – a cozy mountain retreat nestled in the breathtaking North Carolina mountains, a ski cabin in the Sunday River area of Maine and a sun-soaked beach house along the St. Augustine, Florida coastline. Our love for travel and adventure has led us to create these comfortable and inviting spaces where we can share our slice of paradise with fellow wanderers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you allow pets?
We’re dog lovers ourselves, so your furry friends are welcome at all of our properties! We allow up to two dogs per stay, with a pet fee of $150. Please note that we’re unable to accommodate cats or other animals due to allergy concerns. Thanks for understanding!
What are you check-in and check-out times?
Our check-in starts at 4pm and check-out at 10am. To ensure that we have enough time to clean the property we ask you not to extend these times. Please reach out to us at lauren@thewildhost.com to see if we are able to make any special accommodations. Depending on availability, we may have options available.
Is parking available on-site?
Yes, we offer on-site parking facilities, making it convenient and hassle-free for you to park your vehicle and have peace of mind throughout your vacation. No need to worry about finding a parking spot! Please note that our St. Augustine property has a maximum of three parking spaces in the driveway.
What amenities are provided in the rental?
We’ve stocked our homes with everything you need for a comfortable stay—fully equipped kitchens, including spice racks, zip loc bags, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, coffee and tea supplies. As well hot tub and pool towels, toiletries, detergents, paper goods. As parents and group travelers ourselves, we know the value of traveling light. Check the listing or reach out for details!
What is your cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change, and we have a flexible cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your reservation, you can receive a full refund if you cancel thirty-days before your scheduled arrival. If cancelation within 14-days before scheduled arrival, a partial refund may be available. Please contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist you with the cancellation process.

Why our guests

LOVE STAYING HERE

We had a lovely time at this cabin for a long weekend. Plenty of parking, clean inside and out. The sound of the creek in the backyard was so lovely.
Ashley Welborn
July 2023
Beautiful mountain cabin. Perfect for a big family. Loved exploring the creek in the backyard. Lauren the host was so friendly and very responsive. We had a wonderful vacation at her lodge.
Jessica Cain
June 2023
It won’t let me post the review yet since we’re technically not supposed to check out until tomorrow but I will share on Airbnb tomorrow: We loved our summer stay at Bears Creek Lodge! This is our second time staying at the Layne’s beautiful mountain home. The creek out back was a big hit for our Nature loving kids (ages 8, 5 & 1). We spent a lot of time hanging by the fire in the back yard while the kids and dog played outside. It was just the getaway our family needed 💚 Lauren is super attentive and adds great personal touches throughout the house. You can’t beat the location! We loved going to the Famous Brick Oven place in Beech and Sorrento’s in Banner Elk. We also loved hiking the trails and playing at the playground at Buckeye Recreation Center. Looking forward to staying again and exploring more hikes the next time we stay! Thank you Layne Family for sharing your mountain home with our Family 💚🌿🥾🐛
Erin Klein
June 2023
Nice place. We had a few questions out the gate, host was very responsive.
Jeremy Hudson
June 2023
We loved our stay at the cabin! Lauren was super flexible, responsive and accommodating. The cabin was beautiful and I feel like it felt bigger than what is seen in the pictures. My family and I enjoyed the cabin, hot tub, games and nearby river- so peaceful, private and secluded. Thank you so much!! Would definitely return and recommend!
Karen Roque
May 2023
Our cabin stay here was fabulous! We had a group of 10 adults, and we had enough space to hang out together in the common areas while having the privacy of comfy bedrooms. The view was picturesque and the furniture and the decorations went so well together. Lauren was super responsive during my booking process, provided clear check-in instructions and house rules ahead of our visit. And whenever I reached out with even the smallest questions during our stay, I really appreciated Lauren's quick responses. Thank you Lauren for making this mountain trip so great!
Evelyn Koh
April 2023
Our cabin stay was amazing! Lauren was very responsive the entire time. We had one issue and it got fixed right away! The cabin is great for families and kids. We truly had everything we needed. Its such a beautiful location for a peaceful getaway! We will definitely be coming back.

April 2023
We have stayed in many mountain cabins and this one was absolutely beautiful! The cathedral ceilings, open views, large windows and beautiful furnishings were perfect. So much space for guests with comfy beds and roomy bathrooms. We absolutely loved the hot tub with gorgeous views and all the labels in the kitchen cabinets. The host was very responsive and kind when we left something behind and we accidentally made our checkout process a bit more tricky. She was very helpful! Would absolutely return.
Katie
April 2023
Hurdles are bound to happen in any situation, but how you handle these hurdles makes all the difference. Upon check-in, there were 1-2 things that required fixing but Lauren went above and beyond to make sure it was fixed in a timely manner and that we were taken care of. Her communication and attentiveness to her guests were among the best I have ever had at an AirBnB. The Cabin was clean, spacious, and perfectly served my family for our Ski-Trip to Beech Mountian. I would highly recommend booking this private getaway for your next escape! Thank you Lauren for the incredible stay.
James
March 2023
Beautiful cabin in a very serene setting. Felt wonderful!
Ray
March 2023