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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!
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews
Almost Heaven ~Acreage, Dog-Friendly, Peaceful
25 acres of tranquility for family and friends await in this completely updated home. Nestled into a pastoral setting, you will forget you are minutes to shopping and activities. 14 miles to ski!** 4 bedrooms, including two masters with King beds and baths. Enjoy the manicured lawn for outdoor games, including corn hole set, fire pit and covered picnic with gas grill and Green Egg, detached game room with ping pong. Private trail leads to beautiful rock formations and creek.**Need 4wd in winter.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
Glass House Of Cross Creek Farms
Kick back and relax in this Luxurious mountain contemporary home located in the poplar subdivision of Cross Creek Farms, Blowing Rock NC. This home sits on a 2 acre lot with plenty of privacy and has an abundance of windows allowing the sunlight shine through and for you to enjoy the beauty of the forest that surrounds you. This home features an open concept with vaulted living area, large kitchen, expansive bedroom with spa like bathroom. A short drive miles to either Boone or Blowing Rock.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
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.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviews
Cozy Creekside Cottage - *Blowing Rock*BR Parkway*
Welcome to the Appalachian Mountains! This creekside, lodge-inspired cottage/cabin is the perfect place to stay while exploring Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Creekside Cabin is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin located in a beautiful setting just steps from the Aho Creek. Sleeps 3-5, Creekside offers rustic but modern comfort with WIFI, TV's, heating, stocked kitchen (coffee, tea included) and bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, washer/dryer are included to make your stay comfortable.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 253 reviews
Riverside Lodge | Sleeps 10 | Trout Fishing
Riverfront Lodge sleeps 10 and is certain to be a family favorite location! Minutes from Blowing Rock and Boone, the location can’t be beat. The lodge sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of the New River. Stocked with trout, this is a fisherman’s paradise. Fire pit and covered porch to maximize your relaxation. Minutes to area attractions. Please purchase trip insurance as we cannot be responsible for weather/acts of nature. It’s beautiful here, but we don’t control the weather :)
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews
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.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 241 reviews
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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews
Romantic A-Frame•Epic Mtn View•Surround Shower
Come stay in our 5 STAR chalet! A favorite for special & romantic getaways. Our romantic A-frame is 10 min to downtown Boone & a quick drive to Banner Elk. With a views for days of Grandfather Mountain, this view has been called one of the best in Boone! This modern cabin has a surround shower, a fire pit, a 2 person Jacuzzi soaking tub, custom stained glass and many personal touches to make it feel like home. Come stay in our sweet home that is close to everything, yet feels miles away!
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 462 reviews
Rustic Barn Retreat - Upper Level
The upper floor of our charming barn retreat near Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock! Cozy up by the stone fireplace in the winter, cook in the fully equipped kitchen, and relax on the outdoor patio with forest views. Kids and adults will love exploring the property which includes access to the Watuga River. Just minutes from Boone’s vibrant shops, Banner Elk’s ski slopes, and Blowing Rock’s scenic trails, it’s the perfect base for a fun family adventure. Book today!
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 993 reviews
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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsPopular amenities for Watauga County family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Cozy Riverfront Duplex with Hot Tub close to town
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 472 reviews
Hot Tub Over the River · Historic Banner Elk Cabin
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
Luxury Treehouse w/Hot Tub, Sauna, Mountain Views
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews
Sky-High A Frame Retreat Hottub & EV charging
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews
App A-Frame near Boone: Hot Tub, Arcade & Fire Pit
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 340 reviews
5 Min to Tweetsie River Front | Hot Tub| Fire Pit
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 236 reviews
Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 404 reviews
Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 454 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

Cozy Dome on the Creek | West Jefferson
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 168 reviews
Lazy Bear Cabin, Cozy and Central location
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews
Treetop Hideaway | Chalet Nestled in the Mountains
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews
Creek-side Cabin Downtown Boone
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviews
HuskyHideaway: Dogs, Mtn Views, Fireplace!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 260 reviews
Helen's House - Be Our Guest!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
100 mile views, 2½ mi. to BR, hot tub & Kids Loft
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews
River Ridge Retreat inviting cabin, views, hot tub
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Luxury Log Cabin | Amazing Views! Hot Tub + Lake
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews
3BR Home between Banner Elk & Boone
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
Hot tub, pool, tiny cabin near Sugar & Grandfather
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews
Winter view at Yonahlossee Racquet Club Resort
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
Retreat on the Ridge - Updated Top Floor Condo!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews
River Run Cabin
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 370 reviews
Handcrafted Cabin w/ Hot Tub by Blue Ridge Parkway
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Chetola Resort w/all amenities pool, lake, hot tub
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 266 reviewsDestinations to explore
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