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5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft (open to below)

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit

Cozy 3BR/2BA log cabin. Located on a mountain-side and 1 mile from Boone and Valle Crucis. The beauty of the mountains but the convenience of the town. Enjoy mountain views from a huge wrap-around deck, nights by the outdoor fire pit, and BBQ on the grill. Inside: vaulted great room, full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi and TVs for your streaming apps. Quiet road near Parkway, trails, rivers, ski areas, & App State; garage game space for rainy-day fun.

TV's in all bedrooms. Stocked Coffee Bar.

What You’ll Love:
Sweeping Blue Ridge views from an oversized wrap-around deck
Outdoor fire pit for stargazing & s’mores
BBQ grill on the deck
Fast Wi-Fi and TVs ready for your own streaming apps (sign in with your accounts)
Quiet mountain road that’s close to Boone, Valle Crucis, trails, rivers, and the Parkway

Sleeping arrangements:

Bedroom 1 (main level): king bed
Bedroom 2 (main level): queen bed
Bedroom 3 (loft): open loft with one king bed and one full bed—great for kids or friends (open to living area below)

Other Spaces:

Open great room, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, dining table, and two full baths. Outdoor Dining Table on the wrap-around deck. Driveway parking and easy main-floor entry.

Layout & Spaces:
Vaulted great room with comfy seating and tall windows for natural light and treetop views
Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar + adjacent dining table
Two full bathrooms
Large wrap-around deck with multiple seating zones
Driveway parking

Location:
Peaceful Vilas setting that puts you close to everything: Boone (dining, groceries, App State), Valle Crucis (Mast General Store, park, river), the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking, tubing, and ski areas. Ideal for leaf season, long weekends, and family basecamps for High Country adventures.

Good to Know:
You'll need to buy local firewood for the wood burning stove.
Loft is open to the great room (sound travels).
No hot tub.
Mountain weather changes quickly—pack layers; 4WD/AWD recommended in winter conditions.
Please respect quiet hours and posted fire-pit guidelines.

Perfect For:
Families, friend getaways, App State visits, leaf-peepers, and anyone who wants a classic log-cabin experience with modern comfort and easy access to Boone & Valle Crucis.

The road to access the cabin is gravel. When snow or ice is present, it is strongly recommended that you use a 4-wheel drive vehicle.

Portable tub available for infants/toddlers.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit 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

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Watauga River - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 29 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit 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 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit?

As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit on 12 May 2026 start from AU$252, 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 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-min to Boone & Valle Crucis, Mountain Views, Dogs, Fire Pit located?

This family-friendly Vilas cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Watauga River. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy house with everything you need! Very kid friendly- lots of games available and my kids loved ping pong in the garage. The fenced in yard was so nice for our dogs so they could be outside with us while we enjoyed the fire pit. Location was great; we went to downtown Boone both days for meals and that was less than 10 minutes away. Hawksnest was just a 15 minute drive. Would definitely recommend this mountain cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

K D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was perfect for our family vacation. The hosts were very responsive. The cabin itself was well decorated and had everything we could want. We've stayed at homes before that looked nice online but were run down in person. This was not the case here. You can tell the owners take pride in their home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rent 2-3 vacation homes a year and this was one of our favorite rentals in the Boone/Blowing Rock area. It is also only 20 min to the Appalachian Ski area. The home is a beautifully decorated comfortable modern log cabin with ample space for our family of 5 and our dogs. The cabin is perfectly located in a wooded area on a quiet side road so it feels private but very close to the main historic downtown areas of both towns (15 min or so). The fenced year was perfect for our dogs to get some outdoor time. The host was fantastic to communicate with and I really appreciated his prompt replies when we were getting ready to book as well as wrapping up our stay. Everything was fantastic and we will 100% stay here when we return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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Hosted by Jared Kirk

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