Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch

Photo gallery for Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch

A dog standing on a wooden deck, looking out at a flowing river through large windows.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a kitchen area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and wooden paneling.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden walls, a central island, and a cozy seating arrangement.
A wooden interior with a wooden staircase, a mirror, a wooden cabinet with drawers, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Main Level

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Level

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Sugar Mountain Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Blowing Rock and 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boone Saloon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Found - Newly updated cabin on the River with Hot Tub, screened in porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Watauga River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Appalachian State University and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome cabin!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you! We'd welcome you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and pet friendly cabin! I would recommend this location and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2026
Thank you! We're delighted you and your beautiful dog enjoyed your visit! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is just a few minutes from downtown Boone, but felt like you were far away. We enjoyed Boone, but the cabin was so peaceful we could have stayed at the cabin the entire time. The view and the sounds of the river are fantastic. We will definitely stay here on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We love hearing what a great visit you had. The river really is special here! Please come back anytime. - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is exactly what you see in the pictures! Perfect for a nature getaway with a senior pup! The cabin itself is clean, spacious, and comfortable! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you! Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect riverside setting for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not quite as clean as we’d hoped. It is mountain living but we saw a mouse in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry the cleanliness fell short and that you saw a mouse in the living room. We take pest sightings seriously and have notified our housekeeping and pest-control partners to inspect and address the issue and to reinforce our cleaning checks. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. - Blue Ridge
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very pet friendly. The creek was beautiful. We really liked the cabin. The only issues that we had were inability to access wifi, disturbance of the traffic on the other side of the creek and low water pressure in the bath tub. Despite those issues we had a wonderful and relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2026
Thank you! We'll look into the wifi and water pressure concerns. Please come back again soon! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was excellent. It was the perfect amount of space for a couple. Due to recent rain, the river sounds overrode the traffic sounds on HWY 105, which is right across the river. the downsides were the fire pit and the two paths down to the river need major attention. Everything is overgrown and made it very messy to get down to the river, including the steps on the path that need to be replaced or cleaned up. You can tell the fire pit hasn't been cleaned up in ages. It's obvious no one tends to the outside. The water pressure is terrible, so you can't really use the tub. By the time it fills, the water gets cold - literally. Bring extra towels as they provide and the washer is extremely moldy and stinky. All that said, it's a beautiful spot on the river and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you for staying at Paradise Found and for the detailed feedback. We are sorry about the overgrown paths, neglected fire pit, low water pressure, and the moldy washer — that is not the standard we expect. We’ve notified our maintenance team to address these items right away. We appreciate you letting us know and hope you’ll visit again. - Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise found

Great spot, close to town. The water behind the house was amazing. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2024
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was perfect for my husband and me for a 5 night getaway. It’s very comfortable and now one of our favorite rental properties. We plan to book this unit again when it’s warmer so we can use the rocking chairs on the screen porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WE loved our stay at Paradise found. The place was as described and we really enjoyed the screened in patio over the beautiful creek. You can see the busy road on the other bank but we were made aware of this ahead of time and it didn't affect our stay at all. The host was responsive and helpful. Would stay again and highly recommend. the location was fantastic being close enough to town for meal delivery services yet still felt very private and secluded.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin on the river

This was such a great trip. We loved the cabin, it was very clean, well stocked and had the most amazing view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Thank you so much! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

Awesome place and will make it a regular stop
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away

It was quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a relaxing getaway! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Paradise Found in Boone

Sitting on the covered porch listening to the water was as relaxing as it gets. Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a relaxing getaway! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Great weekend to getaway from Raleigh heat and bustle. Cabin feels remote but only minutes from plenty of eateries and activities. View and access to river was awesome. Enjoyed lazy hangs with dogs on screen porch overlooking river. Clean, modern, easy check-in and out. Nice big bathroom and comfy leather sofas. Highly recommend for cozy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you visit anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice property

Everything is as advertised. Short drive to a lot of attractions. Hot tub overlooking the river was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving retreat

We loved the design of the cabin and how peaceful it was. There was a little road noise across the stream but we didn’t mind since we were also close to town. Loved the experience and we plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2023
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Awesome spot by the River. Cabin was very clean and perfect for a couple or two couples to spend a weekend at. Hot tub on a screened in porch is a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had an enjoyable getaway! Please come back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful hassle free hideaway

Perfect size cabin for a couple or small family. Set right on the Watuga River, full kitchen, the Keurig and Washer/dryer is a bonus. Hot tub filled hot water and ready to go on arrival. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2020
Hi Rich, Thanks for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed this home and the amenities it had to offer. We are excited for your next trip. Best, Kaytlyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Relaxing and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Paul, Thanks for your review. We are glad you had a nice time at this home and we hope you will stay with us in the future. Best wishes, Kaytlyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend!

As many have mentioned, the cabin is even better in person!! The beautiful sound of the river, fire, hot tub and adorable cabin all made for an amazing weekend in the mountains!! We will definitely go back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2020
Thank you! That is lovely to hear! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
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