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Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone

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Main level living room with wood burning fire place and flat screen tv.
Terrace/patio
A pool table with a neon sign reading "GAME ON" in a room with wooden paneling and a door.
Hibernation Station - King sized bed on main level. Has en suite full bathroom.
Pool / billiards table and indoor fire place on ground floor

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Beech Mountain, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Grandfather Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone

Welcome to Bear Claw Cabin!

Your entire family will love being so close to EVERYTHING when staying at our centrally located, custom log home. In the heart of High Country, located across from the Watauga River, it’s only 16 min to Sugar Mountain, and less than 30 mins to both Beech Mountain and Grandfather Mountain! Our spacious yet cozy cabin has 2 rec rooms and a hot tub to help everyone take a break from those fun filled days hiking, biking, skiing, tubing, college football watching, winery touring, and brewery hopping!

A luxurious log home with vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and a wood-burning stone fireplace. A full, open kitchen, separate dining area, two living rooms, air hockey and ping pong tables, a hot tub, and plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for large groups!

Master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bath featuring claw foot tub and granite counter top are on the main level. The guest bedroom offers a full bed and a half bath, also located on the main level.

The top floor features two large bedrooms: one with a queen bed, the other with twin bunk beds and a third twin, and a full bath in the hall. A loft on the third level overlooks the stunning living room.

The lower level has a comfy family room with a large flat screen tv and Sony sound system, second master with king bed and private full bath, and a game room with air hockey, pac man arcade game, pool table, ping pong table, foos ball and an indoor fireplace.

The kitchen offers solid cherry cabinets, granite counter tops, and all stainless steel appliances. A modern washer and dryer set is located in the laundry room located off the kitchen.

Also located off of the kitchen, a deck adorned with rocking chairs, leads to the hot tub. Two smaller decks are located off of the main level living area, with a grill and seating areas. Guests are sure to feel cozy at Bear Claw Cabin!

This beautifully maintained home is located in the ever popular Valle Crucis. It is right across from the Watauga River with deeded access rights for guests to use the river.

When venturing away from the cabin, guests are only minutes away from Valle Crucis Community Park and Mast General Store. Less than 30 minutes to Grandfather Mountain, Appalachian State University, Tweetsie Railroad, Sugar Mountain, Beech Mountain, Julian Price Memorial Park, Downtown Blowing Rock, Downtown Boone, many wineries, breweries, restaurants and shopping! Fun for all ages, every season of the year!

**Driveway on steep incline. Parking available for up to 3 vehicles at the property. In winter months, 4WD needed and tire chains strongly recommended**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2843298vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and on a river. Sugar Mountain Resort and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Travelling with kids? Consider Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Map
Beech Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone on 25 May 2026 start from AU$623, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 13, Hot Tub, Game Room,River Access, Close to App State, Downtown Boone located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk cabin is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Watauga River, Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Hound Ears Golf Club is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for a family trip! Great location (close to all our favorite spots), plenty of room, great kitchen, and the kids LOVED the playroom area. Owners are super helpful and great with communication. Had the best fall weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Amanda! It was such a pleasure hosting you and I’m so glad you had a great time! We welcome you and your family back ANY time!
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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, cozy and convenient! Centrally located to Boone, Blowing Rock and the Grandfather Mountain area. Fit three families perfectly. Rachel was very responsive to all of my questions and super easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your review!! We hope to host you and your families again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin!

Great cabin with great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for being a great guest! We look forward to hosting you in Banner Elk, NC again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

We had a fantastic stay and would not hesitate to book again if our travels bring us back to the Boone area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was great. Our family of 10 was able to enjoy meals together. Hasn’t been the case in the past. The microwave wasn’t working and we didn’t have enough forks. But nether of those things were a big deal to us. We enjoyed our stay so much we hope to stay again Christmas of 26.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We enjoyed hosting your family. We have since bought more forks and the microwave is working as well! We look forward to hosting you again. We are so glad you booked December 2026 with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin getaway!

Bear Claw was a beautiful spacious cabin! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and convenient

The house is very spacious and accommodated our families very well, Location is great and close to all the area attractions. We enjoyed our stay immensely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Lana! We welcome you back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain home for family.

Beautiful home that is large enough for a family get together. Everyone could spread out and play games or enjoy the hot tub. Easy location between all the attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you for your review, Vivian! And thank you for taking such great care of our cabin! You are welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing cabin getaway.

Very nice owners. Quite roomy and still cozy. Good amenities. Great location. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we wanted and more!

Cannot say enough great things about this stay and our hosts! We had a wonderful time at the property - everything was clean and well-taken care of, and our group had plenty of space to spread out and hang out. Will most definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home

We had the best time celebrating with family. This home is so inviting, clean and just overall wonderful. We will definitely book this again! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not ask for a better home with as many people that we had! This home is cozy yet incredibly roomy. The layout of the home provides plenty of room as well as individual privacy. We had 11 adults. At no point did anyone feel that they were on top of each other. The bedrooms are all nice size. The ample kitchen provided plenty of room for us girls to all cook in together without feeling on top of each other. The fireplace is to die for. We spent many hours playing monopoly in front of the gorgeous fireplace. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ample Beautful space

We had lots of room for each family. Beautiful location, easy access to area activities. Manager very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Terri! We hope to host you again in the near future!
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

This home is gorgeous and well stocked with everything we needed. The owner, Rachel, was fantastic in her responses to our inquiries. Wonderful location to all surrounding communities and activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
We loved hosting Kathryn and her family this fall in Banner Elk, NC and look forward to future stays!
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10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious cabin - great for multiple families!

We enjoyed a long weekend in Boone with family - the three floors were laid out perfectly for our needs. Lots to do in the house - and close by to many activities. Owners were great with making suggestions for activities and restaurants; as well as communicating in advance and during our stay. A great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your review! You were a wonderful guest and we appreciate you staying at Bear Claw Cabin! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

My family and I enjoyed the cabin. Great location if you are wanting to be close to Boone and Blowing Rock. Nice cabin with plenty of room. We had 11 family members enjoying thanksgiving together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spring Break!

We had a wonderful time staying here. We had plenty of room for all of us with much to keep the kids busy- ping pong, air hockey and the hot tub were faves! The views from the porches were beautiful and the sounds of nature and the river below were so relaxing. Thanks for providing a comfortable and cozy home to spend our spring break in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Thank you for being such a wonderful guest!! We look forward to hosting you in Banner Elk, NC again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dionne g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making memories with loved ones.

This property was clean and spacious. It is great for kids, family and friends. It has many things to do indoors. It also has a jacuzzi and fire pit outdoors where we enjoyed making smores. The owner is easy to get in touch with and access to the place was also very simple. My family and friends loved our stay and recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Dionne! You were a wonderful guest and we hope to host you again!
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8/10 Good

Terry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bear Claw Cabin

Our family of 12 had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful cabin. With the 3 floors and 4 porches, it gave plenty room to spread out and enjoy some alone time. The hot tub was great to relax even though the weather was a little nippy. The owners were very friendly and helped with all our questions and quick to respond. We found that shopping, parks, restaurants, lots of attractions and the mast general store was a short drive. Great area to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris and Serena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best place to stay in Boone

This property was amazing, so much room for everyone, nice and clean with lots of fun games to play. The ping pong table even got our teens off their devices! The location was great, close to downtown and the owner made the whole process easy. They even left my son’s favorite candy as a welcome gift. He was thrilled. We’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Bear Claw Cabin! We welcome you back any time!!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin in a lovely community!

My family had a wonderful time at this cabin and the surrounding area. We had ages 2 to 79 years old in our group — the cabin served us well, and there are a lot of family-friendly activities nearby. The game room is awesome!!! Plenty of space to spread out in the house. Heads up, the floors upstairs are creaky. Rachel was an excellent host; she was very responsive and addressed our concerns quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bonnie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Home

We went to Beech and Sugar Mountain skiing with our kids. The proximity to each was great as well as it's location to Boone. We all had an amazing time. Rachel was the best host... Quick and helpful communication. The home was very comfortable and cozy. We really enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit out back! Thanks for a wonderful stay and the opportunity to make great family memories. :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Bonnie! You were seriously the best guest a host(ess) could ask for. Friendly, communicative, took great care of our cabin! We welcome you back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun time with the family

Love the house, lots of space and beautifully decorated! It rained a lot so we didn’t get to spend much time outside, we did enjoy the hot tub for an hour or so. The kids and adults loved the game room! We all had a blast in there. Overall a great weekend!! Thank you for all your help and kindness!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Christmas

Our family of 12 people had a very nice Christmas Eve and Christmas night stay. The owner was very easy to work with and had excellent communication and overall made it a point to make sure that everything was going well throughout the trip. The house had an interesting combination of large gathering areas and yet also had areas in which one could spend individual time away from the group. The kitchen and dining area easily handled our group of 12. The game room and game activities was a hit. We had a wonderful stay and we give the property a high evaluation score and recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Hi Debbie! We strive to provide a 5 star stay for every guest. Is there something about your stay that could have been improved? We appreciate any feedback! Thanks! Rachel :)

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Pallatto

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Hi! We are Rachel and Jim! We have two amazing boys - Jameson and Wesley. We are originally from NY, but have lived in Delray Beach, FL for the past decade, where we thoroughly enjoy the sunny skies and beautiful waters. We have been traveling to the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee with our family for years, and absolutely fell in love with the Banner Elk/Boone/Blowing Rock area. The views are breathtaking and the outdoor adventures are endless!

Why they chose this property

We dreamed of owning a custom log home, spacious enough to host not only our own family, but families from all over the globe that are craving the crisp mountain air and that cozy cabin vibe. In the heart of all that is admirable of the High Country, with everything families and groups of friends could ask for in a "home away from home", *^*Bear Claw Cabin*^* is that dream come true! We look forward to hosting your next visit and return trips for years to come. Enable your vacation memories to reach their "peak"! The Mountains are Calling……

What makes this property unique

We have a large space, with 3 floors, where multiple families / friends can feel comfortable in their own space. We have fun amenities for all age groups. We are close to all the fun in all of the seasons!

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