GRAND RE-OPENING: Super Hosts & Owners, Stephen and Kathleen, are back Hosting, and invite you to their Log Cabin Guesthouse, which is located on a 10 acre Horse Ranch. It is newly re-decorated in the RALPH LAUREN EQUESTRIAN STYLE,
Relax at this unique and tranquil Guesthouse, which is a Studio, that is located near but separate from the Main House. It has a large kitchen, full bath (with tub and shower), a King size bed, a Queen size air mattress, full size stove/oven, a 3/4 refrigerator, hot plates, toaster oven, and 50 inch TV with Roku. It is on one level, and Disability Parking is provided under the deck, which is directly in front of the Guesthouse.
Almost Heaven Ranch is located on Almost Heaven Road, in Boone, North Carolina. The view, horses, stars, wildlife and tranquility will take your breath away!!
The Property and old gray barns, are reminiscent of Watauga County's ByGone era. The stalls are not fancy, but they are functional. Many beautiful horses, including Arabians, Saddlebreds, Friesians, Wild Mustangs, and miniature Horses and Donkeys, have called Almost Heaven Ranch, "Home". If you wish to bring your horses between April 1, 2026 and November, 1, 2026, there may be dry-stalls available, so please check with your Hosts prior to booking.
Although only 10 minutes from the Town of Boone, the property faces north, with incredible long range Blue Ridge Mountain views. There are no lights or sounds from the Town, and you will feel as if you are a million miles away! It is a Stargazer's and nature lover's delight, teaming with wild life, including deer and wild turkey. No hunting, trapping or loud noises are allowed, because of the wild life and because of the horses, which are privately owned. During the winter, the owners may decide to take the horses off of the mountain, depending on the weather, for their health and safety.
Bring your dogs (no breed restrictions). Never cats. Don't forget carrots for Blitzen, a miniature horse, who has big blue eyes and who smiles as he greets guests! Actually, you can almost hear him laugh as he runs down the long driveway, which is one of his favorite things to do! This winter, Blitzen, and his best friend, Donner, a miniature donkey (yes, Donner and Blitzen), are Snow Birds, and are in Florida for the winter. Once they are back, you are more than welcome to feed a couple of carrots to them. Only two each please, due to the sugar content in carrots.
10 min to ASU and downtown Boone; 20 min to Blowing Rock; 15 min to Appalachian ski mountain; 25 min to HawksNest for tubing; and 30 min to Sugar Ski Mountain. Beech Ski Mountain is close to an hour away.
