Family-friendly vacation rentals in Watauga County

Spencer's Barn - Between Boone & Blowing Rock

Enjoy staying at Spencer's Barn - a newly renovated barn from the 1930's. This cozy space is a perfect retreat for those wanting a mountain escape or a home base while you hit the slopes (less than 1 mile away) in the winter or the Blue Ridge Parkway for a drive or hike. Relax outside by a fire and enjoy your morning coffee outside listening to the creek. Nestled 5 miles from downtown Blowing Rock and Boone, you will feel like you're off the beaten path but close enough to all the amenities.

Luxury Geodesic Dome • Appalachian Mountain Escape

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 NOT a “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!

Petting Zoo! Hot Tub, Ziplines & Pickleball!

Looking for a fully-immersive, animal-doting, nature-loving, amenity-rich, whimsicalmemorable experience? 20+ manicured acres on a state-stocked trout stream... check! Petting Zoo & Bird Estuary... Check! Cargo net hammock loft, Single bed + Single couch, K Bed, W/D ... Check! Fire Pits, Char Grill, WiFi & Sat TV... Check! Pickleball, swings, trampoline, 2 ziplines, axe throwing, HUGE slide tube... Check! Vacation BOOKED ... Check! Dog Fee $50 under 25#, 1 dog max. Boone: 20-25 mins.

Tiny House with GREAT VIEWS!

Our space, a custom build from HGTV-featured tiny house builder Randy Jones, is on a ridge with unparalleled, 270-degree views of Grandfather Mountain, all three area ski resorts, on into Tennessee and Virginia's Mount Rogers. We're located 20 minutes from Boone and 15 to West Jefferson, and even closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway and New River activities like fishing and tubing. If you've considered downsizing, or you just want to give living tiny a try for a getaway, this is the place!

Charming Cabin farm-core aesthetic, 15 min 2 Boone

Cottage is situated overlooking gentle pastures and long range mountain views. A perfect front porch setting for those North Carolina Mountain sunsets offering a peaceful relaxing experience. The surrounding wildlife, forested area, hiking trails, and bold streams make this an adventurous getaway for the whole family. The Blue Ridge Parkway and New River are minutes away for fishing, biking and river fun. Boone, Jefferson, Appalachian State University are less then 12 miles near.

Creekside Tiny home-Private hike, pets welcome

Comfortable bed, private, pet friendly, WiFi, covered porch, attached indoor bathroom w/ hot shower and sink; Outside port-a-potty, kitchenette, grill and fire pit. Central to Sugar and Beech Ski Mtns, Valle Crucis/Banner Elk 10 minutes, Boone is 25 minutes away. Nature lover’s paradise, song birds, wildlife, creek side, at the pastoral base of Rocky Face Mountain. Creek stocked for 800 feet of private fishing. Quick access to hiking trails. Plenty of room to pitch a tent add 4+

Our Happy Little Hut

Come and stay in our unique quonset hut just 15 minutes to Boone! This is a half circle metal building turned into a unique tiny home cabin experience. This 400 sq ft space has everything you need including a bedroom, bathroom and upstairs kids loft. The main area has colorful wood details and an accent wall with 100 year old barn wood right from our own farm. The water is straight from a natural spring up our mountain. This space is ideal for couples, and two kids.

Blowing Rock Tiny House

Nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains only ten minutes from both downtown Boone, Blowing Rock, App Ski, and Blue Ridge Parkway hiking, this fully-equipped tiny house on wheels is a great spot for vacation or an extended stay in the Appalachians. Note: this is a tiny house. It is 8' x 26'. It is very comfortable for up to two people (maybe three if the third is a very small child). No pets please If you were displaced by Helene, please contact us directly.

The Cottage at Historic Sutherland Manor est. 1807

Helene update: the farm is undamaged and roads leading to it are passable. This farm cottage is located on a historic 40 acre farmstead behind a beautiful farmhouse (which is under renovation) with views of The Peak, Ashe County’s highest mountain. We are bordering Elk Knob State Park and a 10 minute drive to the park entrance. The farm is located in the historic Sutherland valley district and was built in 1807 by Thomas Sutherland.