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Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Welcome to Watauga Flats!
Hot Tub with River Below
Watauga River
Spacious Kitchen and Dining
Stainless Appliances and Granite Counter Tops with Large Center Island

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8156.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Main Floor Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upper Level Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River

Welcome to Watauga Flats!

Watauga Flats is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. You will find custom wood features, skylights, and hardwood floors throughout. All of the bedrooms have classic upscale country decor. If a quaint riverside mountain cabin is what you are seeking, Watauga Flats delivers!

Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Watauga Flats is convenient and central to all the High Country offers. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is only 11 miles away. Snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating are nearby, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain about 12 miles and Beech Mountain Ski Resort only 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines park is 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Watauga Flats.

The main level features an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The cozy living room has a gas fireplace in the stacked stone wall, a flat-screen TV with paid programming, and skylights above that provide natural light. The banquet-style dining table seats up to 6 guests. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances, and a large center island for preparing meals.

The main floor bedroom has a queen bed from which you can hear and see the nearby Watauga River. The main floor bathroom has a frameless glass-door tiled shower and a soaking tub. Upstairs, there are flanking bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. A full bathroom in the center has a step-in shower and services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a TV and sitting area with a sofa that converts to a double-size sleeper.

Off the dining and living room is an open-air wrap-around deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table and chairs, a hot tub, and seating.

Watauga Flats offers all the comforts of home, including WIFI, paid TV programming, mini-split air conditioning, and a washer and dryer. Heat is supplied via a Rinnai Direct Vent Furnace to keep things cozy in the cabin. Two pets are welcome with your reservation, and additional pet fees will apply. Winter travelers should prepare for unpredictable weather with 4WD or AWD vehicles and chains in the case of deep snow or ice.

Relax and enjoy a wonderful vacation experience at Watauga Flats!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 3763145vb

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is near theme parks and on a river. Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Hawksnest Tubing Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 20 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the Watauga River, perfect for fly fishing, stargazing, and hot tubbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Nice stay

Enjoyed the home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This Watauga River cabin in Valle Crucis was the perfect accommodation for my daughter’s young family to enjoy a week in Valle Crucis. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen are also large and highly functional with new appliances. The hot tub overlooking the Watauga river was especially luxurious. The large exterior decks add to the living space making the entire cabin well suited for family gatherings. I would definitely rent this cabin again for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Other than downstairs toilet not working properly everthing was as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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

Would rent again!

A clean and very Comfortable cabin for a multi-generational group!Just wish there was access to river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

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

Beautiful property!

We absolutely loved the property! The cabin was clean and exceeded our expectations. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Peaceful river location!

Perfect family vacation! We love this area so much! The house was perfect for 6 of us! The kids loved the hot tub and playing in the river! We saw so many deer and baby bunnies!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

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

Perfect Valle Crucis Cabin

What a wonderful, easy to access cabin right on the Watauga River. Well decorated and renovated with expansive porches on the front and back. Plenty of room, lots of quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very nice place ! The river in the back yard is amazing even caught a few trout in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas K.

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

Fantastic Stay

The entire stay from beginning to end was FANTASTIC. Property owners are super easy to get in touch with and more than accommodating. We booked a two night stay for a family ski trip. Some snow came in the day we planned to leave and decided last minute to stay another night. We reached out they responded very quickly and were able to stay another night. Thank you guys!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

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

Pretty Cabin

The property and the cabin were both very nice. We were disappointed that there was no access to the river, which was the main reason we rented this cabin. The place was extremely clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and the hot tub was so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth K.

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

Overall Nice Place

House was nice overall. Just some issues. 1. Was told check in was at 4pm. However when we arrived just after 4PM we couldn’t get into the house because the Landscaper was there cutting the grass and had the driveway blocked. We did’t get access until almost 5pm. After a 17 hour drive we were not happy having to sit in the car. 2. The back deck door lock did not work. Couldn’t secure the property. There was an alarm system but no instructions on how to use it. 3. Upstairs Shower leaked through the ceiling to the kitchen area. We couldn’t use it after one shower. We notified the property Manager who said they would send someone out the next morning but we never saw anyone the duration of the stay. 4. Bedroom 1 and 2 were very nice. Bedroom 3 could use softer mattresses. The ones in there are rock hard and onlt meant for small kids Otherwise every thing alse was pretty nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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