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Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline
Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub
Wake up to mountain views, gather on the screened porch, soak in the hot tub, and spend evenings around the fire pit. Skycrest Lodge sits in scenic Sugar Grove, minutes from downtown Boone, shops, dining, and everyday essentials. Great For: Families, friend groups, mountain getaways Sleeps: 8 guests Bedrooms: 3 Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bathrooms: 3 Full Work Friendly: Dedicated workspace + Wi-Fi Family Features: Hot tub, Game room, Fire pit, Spacious gathering areas

Luxe Log Cabin~15 min Dwntn~River~Sauna~EV Charger
Welcome to Blackberry Hill @ River Bend, luxury mountain retreat just moments from Watauga River access. Thoughtfully designed with premium finishes, it’s the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the High Country with family and friends. Minutes from parks, wineries, hiking trails and stunning Laurel Creek Falls and only 15 min to downtown Boone. After a day of adventure, gather around fire pit, unwind in infrared sauna or recharge your EV with Tesla Universal EV Charger.

Cozy Dome on the Creek | Dog Friendly +AC +King BR
A private & eclectic Appalachian Mountain experience awaits you at 4Creeks. Well off the main road and nested in the trees, “On the Rocks” geodome is a luxury “glamping” experience! This geodesic dome has it all— full kitchen, full bath, supplemental heat & air conditioning, babbling creek and forest views. Want to go out? We're only 10 minutes from downtown. Like staying in? Our full kitchen and grill bring you comforts of home. Larger party than 4? Book our Skoolie “High Rollin” for 2 more!

Creekside Cabin ---Peaceful & Private
Dry Cabin w/ covered deck overlooking a rushing creek within 15-20 minutes of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk & Blue Ridge Parkway. A great way to experience "glamping" where stunning nature meets modern luxuries. Located on 30 acres with the comforts of electricity, mini fridge, heat, WiFi, and cooking accommodations. Bathroom is only 30 yard walk. Sleeping space for 2 adults only. 1-2 small kids may be allowed with preapproval. AWD/4-wheel drive recommended December-March in case of snow.

Moss Creek Waterfront Cabin Boone Perfect Location
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...CREEKSIDE RELAXATION! One mile to Hound Ears Golf Club! Moss Creek cabin sits next to a gently flowing creek. Enjoy your early mornings or late evenings next to the fire overlooking the water. A peaceful getaway that is incredibly convenient to the top High Country attractions. Only 5 miles to Blowing Rock, 8 miles to Boone, and 12 miles to Banner Elk. Moss Creek is the perfect location for shopping, dining, skiing, biking, hiking & beautiful family parks.

THE HEMLOCK. Modern, Kid-friendly Cabin near Boone
Hurricane Helene Update: We are incredibly fortunate that our property did not suffer damage from the storm and the main roads to and from our home are accessible. Internet and power have been restored, and our property is ready to offer a lovely refuge for anyone needing a temporary place to stay. We are devastated by the losses experienced in Western NC and encourage any locals to reach out with a message prior to booking if you want to spend a few days at the Hemlock. We want to help.

Branches at Cross Creek Farms
As you walk down to this tucked away home, reality starts to fade away. You will be greeted with Large covered porch that invites you into the home. This home features an open floor plan, walls of windows that overlook the mature trees. This home was designed for a luxurious couples retreat thoughtfully designed with stylish furnishings and art work, spa like bathroom where you can soak in a vessel tub over looking nature in privacy. Come and relax @ Branches Of Cross Creek.

Pie in the Sky-mtn views, hot tub, EV charger!
Well equipped, renovated smart home with the best views in the heart of the highcountry! Amazing hot tub to enjoy while taking in the views. Great for a couple's or a family getaway to the hills. Relax in the hot tub, wine taste, hike, float down the river, snow tube, snow ski, zip line, gem mine, eat, read, or just take in the views. Pie in the Sky has it all and is 4400 feet up. Charge your car during your stay. Follow us on the gram @pieintheskync to see more.

Blowing Rock A-frame
5 minutes to Appalachian Ski & Downtown Blowing Rock! 10 minutes to ASU and Boone. Relax in this newly built modern mountain A-frame in Blowing Rock, NC, with amazing Blue Ridge Mountain views. This beautifully curated home was designed for the our exacting tastes and our guests comfort. The mountains are on full display in the living spaces from the full height window wall and back deck. Designed with sustainability, efficiency, & wellness in mind.

Cabin with Amazing Mountain Views*Fire pit*Hot tub
Welcome to Sunrise Vista! Relax in our peaceful, secluded cabin 4400' high up in Boone with incredible long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here you will feel like you are miles away but only a 7 minute drive to downtown Boone and a short drive to all that the High Country has to offer. Spectacular views year around! Sip your coffee on the porch with the morning sunrise or relax by the fire pit while enjoying the view.

Wildwoods A-Frame near Downtown Boone
Unwind in this unique A-Frame in the heart of Boone. Natural tones & minimalist design bring you a sense of calm & connection. Conveniently located a few minutes from downtown & campus, but delivers secluded, woodsy mountain vibes. Whether your here to enjoy the beautiful High Country, visit App State, go skiing at the nearby resorts, or exploring the outdoors. The A-Frame is calling your name.
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Blowing Rock Cabin | Hot Tub · Lake & River Access

Chic A-Frame near Boone, Dogs Welcome

Hot Tub Over the River · Historic Banner Elk Cabin

Firefly Cabin by Out of Bounds Retreats *Couples*

Glass Treehouse: waterfalls, boulders, hot tub

Rustic & cozy, 3 decks w/ loft, 10 min to downtown
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COZY Winter getaway-5 min Boone-10 min Blowin Rock

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Romantic. Mins to Boone w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Pon

Treetop Hideaway | Chalet Nestled in the Mountains

Pet Friendly Cabin Boone

3BR Home between Banner Elk & Boone

Lazy Bear Cabin, Cozy and Central location
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Luxury Log Cabin | Amazing Views! Hot Tub + Lake

Retreat on the Ridge - Updated Top Floor Condo!

River Run Cabin

Handcrafted Cabin w/ Hot Tub by Blue Ridge Parkway

Hot tub, pool, tiny cabin near Sugar & Grandfather

Sugar Mtn Chalet Pool/HotTub/Hike/WOW Mtn Views!

Chetola Resort w/all amenities pool, lake, hot tub

Little Hare Hideaway*Hot Tub*Pets OK*FP
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- Grayson Highlands State Park
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Pisgah National Forest
- Tweetsie Railroad
- Beech Mountain Ski Resort
- Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline
- Linville Land Harbor
- Grandfather Mountain
- Land of Oz
- Lake James State Park
- Hungry Mother State Park
- Wolf Laurel Country Club
- Appalachian Ski Mtn
- Appalachian State University
- Banner Elk Winery
- Grandfather Mountain State Park
- East Tennessee State University
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Stone Mountain State Park
- Mount Mitchell State Park
- South Mountain State Park
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- Grandfather Vineyard & Winery
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort





