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“'What A View!”

Holiday home in Boone with kitchen and balcony

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Comfortable swivel chairs for conversation or viewing the Blue Ridge
High Peak Haven
side of house - decks with a view
front porch entry only 1 step up from parking your car
Fire pit patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Place, Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“'What A View!”

Perched high in the hills you will feel like you truly have a birds eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the comfort of the swivel chairs on the covered porch you look out over the surrounding trees and green rolling hills in the valley to the distant peaks of the blue-tinted mountains that give them their name. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the house is minutes from the village of Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Cone Manor, Grandfather Mountain, and Appalachian State University. The charm of the mountains are all nearby with many hiking trails. Try a tasting at one of the local wineries or breweries, or just enjoy your own happy hour on the balcony.

There is just one step into the main level which features an open floor plan so the cook can converse with everyone from the well stocked kitchen to the dining and living rooms. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms - one with a full bed and the other with 2 twin beds - and a full bath between.

Upstairs is a large loft with more games and toys than a kid could hope for. The loft also has a half bath for convenience. There is a small TV with a video library of classic movies.

Downstairs is a game room with dart board and bumper pool, laundry room and the master suite with a queen bed and a nice walk in shower.

Outdoor areas include a front patio with fire pit and a back balcony with long range mountain views. The front porch also features a charcoal grill and exterior security camera protection.

When you have filled your lungs with the fresh air and just can't relax anymore, there are so many activities waiting for you within a short drive...the house is located near mm288 just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Boone and Blowing Rock...take a leisurely cruise on the Parkway in search of the perfect hiking trail, wade in the cool water of a Price Lake stream, take the 1 mile scenic (and flat) walk around Bass Lake then marvel at the high quality crafts at the Cone Manor. No trip to the highlands is complete without a drive to the top of Grandfather Mountain to traverse across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Not much further down the road is Linville Caverns and Falls. And if you have the young ones with you, Tweetsie is a must...you can hear the whistle blow from the house! After fun filled days come home to the comfort of your retreat high on the hill.

The atmosphere and furnishings of this home exudes comfort. It is a cool reprieve from the heat of summer and it wraps you in warmth during the cool months. The high ceilings and beautiful wood wall paneling complete the picture perfect mountain home. We promise, you will never want to leave...but you can always come back again!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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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
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are advised to obtain travel insurance to cover illness or weather issues Owner is not responsible if conditions prevent travel to the house.
Guests bring their own sheets for beds and towels for kitchen and bath. NO PETS NO gatherings, registered guests only Quiet time after 10pm. 15 MPH
Do not leave fires unattended. Protect wood furniture by using coasters and wiping up spills. Protect the septic system - minimal down the drains.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Doc's Rocks Gem Mine and Mystery Hill. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Tweetsie Railroad - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Boone Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Los Arcoiris - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “'What A View!” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “'What A View!”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “'What A View!”?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “'What A View!” located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, Mystery Hill and Tweetsie Railroad. High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin retreat with amazing view of the Blue Ridge Mtns. Very private and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family loves this house; its location is central to all of our favorite places to visit in and around Blowing Rock. The porch provides terrific, peaceful, sky and mountain views, and the loft is a perfect play space for kids. The kitchen is well-equipped and the individual heating/cooling units in all the rooms keep everyone comfortable at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sydney c.

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

Holiday Weekend

Had a lovely time. The home was well stocked and homey with a lot of knickknacks, but clean. The views were fantastic. Homeowner texted us about a fireworks show up the street and we had a glorious Fourth! The proximity to Blowing Rock town was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Wonderful Experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owner was most accommodating to our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Girls Trip

We were looking for a place to just relax and enjoy peace, while having a little fun. This house was the perfect place in the perfect location. It was right off the Blue-Ridge Parkway, with amazing views. It is close to several towns for eating out or shopping. We found several near-by hikes. Enjoyed a night around the fire pit. I highly recommend this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful view, very accommodating home.

Leaf watching, Tweetsie Railroad, R&R
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddox E. C.

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

Beautiful cabin

Loved staying at Kathy's cozy cabin. Really impressed with the location- right off the blue ridge parkway and only 10min to blowing rock and boone. Very clean and incredible view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home!

The location and view were amazing!! Such a beautiful setting. Very relaxing. Home was well stocked and very clean. Kids had fun in the loft!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

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

What a View!

Great house with an awesome view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Location is perfect for lots of outdoor activities or heading into Boone or Blowing Rock. Kathy is wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

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

Great stay!

The lockbox was hard to open and the tv didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Views are Awesome

The view is to the north and that was perfect for viewing the auroras of May 10th. Perfect place, perfect time, perfect weather, and perfect view...it all lined up. The house is very quaint and this kitchen is one of the better equipped I've experienced through VRBO....lots of pots, pans, utensils, etc. We enjoyed our stay very much and communication with the owner was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Peaceful NC mountains weekend

Spent long weekend in NC mountains exploring from Boone to Black Mountain. This house was the perfect home base! The listing is spot on and the the most distinguishing feature is the MAGNIFICANT VIEWS from multiple locations through the house! Relaxing by the wood burning fire place was most enjoyable after shopping hiking eating etc. The home was spotless,fully stocked, and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was excellent throughout our stay. I HIGHLY recommend this beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy A.

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

Quiet peaceful setting

Beautiful view from back porch. Downfall was having to bring your own linens and all towels and no back yard. To make up for this is that the house had a large multi level home with a play room and 3 TV's.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leslie J.

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

Great views, great location

Pros: Easy to get to off of the parkway; convenient location to get to Blowing Rock, Boone, etc; beautiful views; very clean cabin; open floor plan great for socializing; owners very friendly, helpful, and quick to respond; simple check in and out Cons: lighting is pretty poor at night in the house and very hard to see, especially in the downstairs bedroom; heat works but is very loud so if you are a light sleeper that may be a problem; parking is tight but manageable If none of that bothers you then you will love this Cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Great location and view

Pictures of this location on line are what to expect when arriving for one's stay. Back porch is truly a relaxing spot for cocktails and stories. Home is lovely with plenty of space for small and large families. Our group of 4 senior ladies had a wonderful time touring the Blue Ridge, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls, shopping and eating in picturesque Blowing Rock. Easy location to get to Boone as well. Quiet, serene spot in a very secure area in a community well maintained. Would recommend this location to all.

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Fall frienss trip

So at initial contact the property owner responded very quickly. All the instructions Were very simle to follow. The home did not disappoint as far as location and view. The house was comfortable with 4 adults, is a little on the older but that did not present any concerns. All in all it was a very nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Stunning location

Had a lovely time, and what a view indeed! The home itself could do with some maintenance, door knobs came off in our hands multiple times, and the outside steps down area is a bit dangerous and I'd have been wary of letting children out there. Only other thing is that our friends that we took had issues getting a good night's sleep in the double bed on the main level due to the mattress sagging a lot in the middle. But regardless we loved our stay and would definitely recommend it and stay here again in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry G.

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

Great view. Good value.

No sheets or towels!!!! Was a bit surprised when I read about it on my drive there. My fault I did not read the fine print. As advertised. Good property. A little dated and a little tired. Queen bed sinks in the middle and the patio cautions are worn out. Owner is fantastic. Communicated very well. Would definitely stay again!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christine E.

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

Overall good, but could use improvements

Pros: Great location, amazing view, the house has a cool layout, comfortable master bed, and the host is friendly and responsive. Improvements: The house felt a bit cluttered with old stuff everywhere. Furniture is also older and we had an issue with a broken twin bed frame upon arrival. Routine maintenance is not kept up with (broken door handles, broken window locks, microwave light out, broken towel holder). The house needs a good spring cleaning, purge of old stuff, and routine maintenance taken care of and it would be 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

cindy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kathy and Tom were great. Location is wonderful. Unfortunately we didn't have a smooth stay. As in any home things go wrong but Kathy was very quick to repair or replace. And it rained every day which again was poor timing on our part.But given the chance we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Amazing view

Beautiful view of the Blue ridge mountains, and don't miss the sunsets in the family room widow. Great place to stay, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Excellent location, great views and spacious interior

The view from this house is really exceptional and we enjoyed it from the porch, the living room, AND on its reflection in the kitchen window! The loft area is a great space that my granddaughter loved - the toys and videos were perfect for her when we weren't out and about. We also appreciated the exceptionally quiet mini-splits for personalized temperature control in all the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Beautiful view and overall very comfortable home. We spent a lot of time outside on the deck! The location was ideal and we loved getting on the parkway coming and going. My young kids enjoyed all the toys in the loft. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great mountain cabin

This was the perfect cabin for our stay with 3 adults and 1 teen. Great views! We would all like to come back and spend a longer time at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Wonderful Memories were made!

We had a wonderful time and we could feel that this mountain retreat oozed with love and memories from the owners who own this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Phillips

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Bob is a native North Carolinian and Kathy transplanted from Pennsylvania long enough ago (1968) to claim NC as home. We live and work in Raleigh, but love all that this state has to offer. We escape in either direction - to the mountains and to the coast (check out our Ocracoke listing #1585907) every chance we can, but with two kids to put through college it's not often enough. So, until the day when we are free to move about the country, we would like to share our home away from home with like minded folks who appreciate taking time to relax and rejuvenate.

Why they chose this property

Bob's family has a summer home on the same hill and he grew up coming here. So when this house became available we took the plunge. With two young children at the time, it may have been too early to think about retirement, but we always knew we would someday like to live in the mountains. What we got was a place our kids could be free to run out the door to play with the lifelong good friends they found on the hill.

What makes this property unique

Whether you are cozy on the couch, warming up around the fire pit, or rocking in the balcony chairs, you will enjoy a change of pace in these hills. Our place is one that gives people time to gain new perspectives and appreciate the nature around you.

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