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Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Clean Mountain Air
Fall is in the air!
Fall from Front Porch
Fun by the fire.
Where Our 💖 Is!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Appalachian State University
  • Place, Kidd Brewer Stadium
  • Place, Tweetsie Railroad

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack-n-Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room Down

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream

Experience the Magic of Moonshine Bend!

Welcome to Moonshine Bend, an immaculate retreat nestled alongside a pristine, stocked trout stream. This is the ultimate destination to UNPLUG from the daily grind, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Whether you’re an avid angler, a bird watcher, or simply a lover of the outdoors, our 2.5-acre haven offers the perfect escape, with the gentle sounds of the creek serenading you from every corner.

Your Perfect Getaway Awaits!
This beautiful, secluded farmhouse feels like a peaceful oasis, yet it’s conveniently located just 8 miles from the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, and only 20 minutes from Boone and 30 minutes from Blowing Rock. With over 1,000 feet of gorgeous Elk Creek running through the property, you’ll have endless opportunities for fishing, splashing in the swimming holes, or simply relaxing by the water.

Adventure is at your doorstep! Spend your days casting for trophy trout, hiking scenic trails, cycling through the countryside, or enjoying lawn games like croquet and horseshoes. As dusk falls, gather with loved ones to catch fireflies on warm summer nights—creating cherished memories in this magical setting.

If you’re ready to explore, you’re ideally situated at the entrance of the High Country. Discover the charm of Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk, or enjoy the quaint shops and restaurants in West Jefferson and Wilkesboro. The area boasts a wealth of attractions, including antiquing, the Tweetsie Railroad, ski resorts, and beautiful sites like Grandfather Mountain and Linville Caverns—all just a short drive away.

Recharge in Comfort
After a day filled with adventure, unwind on the porch in a rocking chair or relax in the peaceful hammock by the creek. At Moonshine Bend, you can truly escape the noise of everyday life and reconnect with nature. Let the fresh mountain air envelop you as you find serenity and tranquility in this beautiful space.

Your Home Away From Home
Our farmhouse features three cozy bedrooms (sleeps six) and 2.5 bathrooms, all elegantly furnished with high-quality linens for your comfort. Cook up your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen or fire up the grill for a delightful outdoor barbecue.

Enjoy a host of fantastic amenities, including a charming cast-iron stove, a whole-house water filtration system, zoned air conditioning and heating, high-speed wireless internet, and a library of over 200 DVDs, games, and puzzles for your enjoyment.

We provide ample parking and prioritize your safety with new smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout the home.

Please Note: Accessing the home and bedrooms requires climbing stairs.

Don’t wait any longer—your dream getaway at Moonshine Bend is just a booking away! Come create unforgettable memories surrounded by the beauty of nature. Book your stay today!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 one pet total)
MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR to BOOKING! DOGS ONLY!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
DOGS MUST be APPROVED PRIOR to BOOKING! ASK OWNER. Provide age, breed, & weight when sending a request to owner. NO OTHER ANIMALS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
NOTE: STEPS & STAIRS to enter home & access ALL Bedrooms. NO Handicap Access. NO 1st Floor Bedroom.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deep Gap

Located in Deep Gap, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tweetsie Railroad and Fort Defiance, Lenoir, NC are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Bolick Family Pottery. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Appalachian Soccer Stadium or Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Deep Gap, NC

What's nearby

  • Boone Golf Club - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Appalachian State University - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 24 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 25 min drive - 18.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lookout Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Thompson's Seafood - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leatherwood Mountains-Rstrnt - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McGregor's Pub - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bradys Own Food and Nc Orchard Outlet - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Immaculate Home On Pristine Stocked Trout Stream located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Arko Dog Park, Appalachian Soccer Stadium and Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Regal Boone is 11.9 mi (19.1 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. 180 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 191 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest, most comfortable VRBO we have stayed in, and we have stayed in many. The house and surrounding grounds are beautiful. It is fully stocked with anything you might need. The location is ideal for exploring the nearby small towns and hiking in the many parks. Communication with the owners was smooth and clear. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year and we always enjoy our time at this property. It's very relaxing to soak in the swimming hole and ease our aches in the cool water. Our dog loves exploring and swimming, as well. The house is always clean and the internet works well (especially compared to the first year). The kitchen is well stocked with equipment. I suggest bringing your own toilet paper, paper towels and laundry detergent just to be safe.West Jefferson is our preferred little town to visit. Boone is nice but the traffic is always terrible when we visit after school starts at the university. The last two years we rented a pontoon boat from Skyline Marina at Kerr Reservoir in Wilkesboro and that's a super fun day trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Nothing To Do But Relax

My BFF and I had a wonderful, relaxing week at Moonshine Bend! We brought puzzles and our favorite game, Backgammon, but never even got these items out of the car! We just enjoyed the house and outside area. The home is beautifully decorated and the creek running right outside the backdoor could only have been created by the Master himself! The property had everything anyone would need for a fun week in the mountains of North Carolina.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing time at Renee and Drew’s lovely home in Deep Gap. It’s a truly special place that instantly brought us back to childhood memories of scampering around a creek. We swam in the clear, crisp water, searched for rock treasures, connected with the land, and dreamed about when we could return.Renee was wonderful to communicate with. She was responsive, helpful, and kind. The house was spotless, beautifully organized, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we could need, from walking sticks for exploring to a fully equipped kitchen for cooking together. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we felt right at home the moment we arrived.We left feeling refreshed, grateful, and already counting the days until our next visit.
The bamboo though!
Lizzie and Steven's romantic creek photo
Creek life paradise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful and memorable! Peaceful, relaxing, fun, adventurous and very inspirational! From the bamboo forest that first catches your eye to the creekside sounds that restores your soul! This destination has it all! Clean, comfortable, organized and well managed. The check-in to check-out was as smooth as the stones you’ll enjoy searching for along the creekside!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Family Trip

Cute Cabin. Nice and cozy. Loved the sound of the river in the back yard and the outdoor fire place is very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

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

Get away

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

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

Great property to escape to for a week.

We enjoyed our stay at Moonshine Bend. The water and view were amazing and relaxing. The property's owners were great to work with. Unfortunately, the VRBO support was not helpful when needed and cost me extra money.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana B.

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

Peaceful property

The location is perfect, sleeping with the river sound was heaven. The home is lovely and has everything needed for a family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA R.

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

We loved the creek and the property. Fun was had by all,

The property was beautiful and large with a lot of activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Wonderful family vacation

Beautiful home with great amenities. Owners respond quickly and are very helpful. Our family made lots of memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dot J.

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

Just what we needed!

Wonderful, peaceful location! Kitchen was extremely well stocked with everything you’d need to cook up a feast if that’s what you wanted. House was clean, yard was beautiful! We never even turned the tv on! Plus for us was Elk Creek, the fish were biting! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela R.

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

Wonderful Secluded Stay on the River

We really had a great time; the two aspects of our stay that we wish we had better knowledge of were the lack of internet and the meandering last 15 miles of our drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Our second visit

This is the second year in a row we’ve come here and we still love it! The swimming hole is perfect. The location near Boone, Wilkesboro, and West Jefferson is perfect. We rented a pontoon boat at W Kerr Lake Reservoir one afternoon. The house had everything we needed and they’ve even upgraded the internet since the previous year, which isn’t necessary but was nice. This time we brought our dogs and appreciated the gates on the back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Great place

This is one of the best places I've stayed. Just havent recived my security deposit yet and can not find a number to contact VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Heaven on earth

This was the most relaxing getaway our family has ever taken. This home and property has everything you need, there is no reason to leave until time to check out. It is close by to Boone, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock and the like however if you want to wander.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Restful Haven!

We had a wonderful time in this lovely home! We only stayed one night, but all wished we could've stayed longer. The kids loved the creek behind the house, and the porch was awesome! It was so secluded and peaceful -- the exact spot we needed for some R&R! The owners were very responsive and the home was extremely clean. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., Bristol, USA

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

Splendid

We had a great time exploring the creek and making a fire in the fire pit. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

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

Amazing Family Get Away!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moonshine Bend! The house was very clean and comfortable! There is a huge selection of movies but you’ll definitely want to spend more time at the AMAZING creek, fire pit, and at the rest of the outdoor space that is available! Also, Renee is excellent to respond back quickly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

john v.

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

Wonderful property

We really enjoyed our stay! It was so peaceful listening to the water and looking at it from the deck. The property was very clean and exceeded our expectations. There were lots of great movies to watch. The fire chimney and fire pit were really great to use each night. The outdoor decks were very nice. The scenery and mountains near by were outstanding. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Lovely Place

A perfect place to relax. Lots of places to fly fish and hike. Would highly recommend this location as a place to kick back and disconnect from the digital world. Surprisingly enough, even the teens enjoyed themselves once they got over being digitally unplugged. Would go here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Mountain get away

Our family ages 8-50 truly had a wonderful experience at Moonshine Bend. The home is in great condition, very comfortable bedrooms and the kitchen is well appointed. We highly recommend this home and the property is just beautiful, kids spent hours playing in the creek. Thank you Renee!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Moonshine Bend

The house was everything stated in VRBO description. We enjoyed the playing in the creek and hiking the Moonshine Creek Trail. We have stayed in VRBO house's many times, this house/home was the best appointed ever!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

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

Peaceful

The sound of the stream brought peace into my soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Murielle L.

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

Moonshine Bend

We truly enjoyed our stay at Moonshine Bend. The check-in process was easy. The house was clean and cozy and the scenery was beautiful. We enjoyed playing horseshoes, walking along the waters edge and watching movies from the large and diverse selection of dvds in the house. Boone and Blowing Rock are an easy distance away if you are looking for a mountain town experience. Overall, a fantastic trip and experience in the NC mountains. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Renee and Drew Royall

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We both grew up in NC... We searched the High Country for a year before finding this unique and priceless piece of land. We consider it to be our "Devine Intervention!" A place to come and slow down, completely unwind & let the worries of everyday life, go!

Why they chose this property

In today's 24/7 plugged-in lifestyle... we all need a place to UNPLUG and decompress, if only for a couple of days. This is the spot!

Completely private, the home sits on the banks of Elk Creek, a pristine state-stock trout stream. This home is on 2.5 acres of beautiful flat land, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Centrally located to Boone, Blowing Rock, West Jefferson, and the famous Blue Ridge Parkway... this home provides a great base camp to explore the surrounding area OR simply check in, and enjoy the land and Elk Creek.

What makes this property unique

Secluded, there are no other homes in sight.

Breathtaking, the lay of the land & the position of the house on the creek is incredible.

Relaxing, rocking on the wrap-around porch, napping in the hammock, or walking along the creek bank... You will feel yourself slow down and find yourself, enjoying the moment.

Convenient, to everything the Highlands has to offer. 8 miles to the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 minutes to Boone, and about half an hour to Blowing Rock and West Jefferson.

Fishing, a dream any angler can wake up to!

The music of Mother Nature is awesome. You can hear and see Elk Creek from every room in the home.

Our home, or as we call it, "the Farm"... is perfectly furnished and comfortable. "The Farm" will embrace you & your family! It will make you so happy, you'll be sad to leave.

Moonshine Bend is truly a little Peace of Heaven on Earth!


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