Family-friendly vacation rentals in Watauga County

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Farm stay in Sugar Grove
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 342 reviews

Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline

Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

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The vintage A-Frame cabin features a wooden deck surrounded by trees, showcasing warm string lights along the roofline. The entryway is framed by large glass doors, while a hot tub is visible on the deck, offering serene woodland views.
Cabin in Sugar Grove
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 330 reviews

Chic A-Frame near Boone, Dogs Welcome

Classic 1970 A-Frame 15 min to King Street! Hot tub + Arcade w/60+Games for Retro Vibes. Family traditions start here. - 6 adults MAX, 8 guests with children - 3 floors w/bedroom + bath on EACH LEVEL - Watauga River Valley, water 5 min away, wooded 2 acres - Fire pit, Deck, Gas BBQ Grill, Cornhole - 2 living rooms w/ smart TVs, gas log fireplaces. puzzles, games + books - Coffee bar: drip + french press, locally roasted beans c/o Hatchett Coffee - 🐶 Welcome Explore more: @appalachianaframe

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Cabin in Vilas
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

Upscale creekside cabin 15 min to Boone

Greystone Cabin on Cove Creek is an all-new luxury mountain cabin featuring a babbling creek and 6 person hot tub with stunning views of the surrounding mountains! 15 min from the shops & dining of downtown Boone, this rustic-chic Cabin offers 5 star comfort and relaxation inside & out! Ski in the winter, fish 3 types of trout, tubing & soak in our creek, swing over the creek and relax by the fire pit. Enjoy all the peaceful bliss watching the cows and horses graze our “Mini Ireland” property!

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Chalet in Beech Mountain
5 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviews

Stunning Sunsets + Fire Pit + 2 Ensuites

Welcome to your cozy mountain retreat, the Canopy Chalet, nestled in the heart of Beech Mountain, NC. This charming 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath cabin is the perfect getaway for families, couples, or friends looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just minutes away from the Beech Mtn. Resort, you'll have easy access to a variety of outdoor activities year-round. In the winter months, enjoy skiing, snowboarding & tubing. In the summer, hiking and biking trails, fishing & tons to explore.

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A geodesic dome is set amidst a forest backdrop, featuring a wooden deck with outdoor seating. The dome's exterior is covered in a dark material, offering a modern appearance. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere.
Dome in West Jefferson
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Creekside Dome Near Boone | King Bed Full Bath +AC

A private & eclectic Appalachian Mountain experience awaits you at 4Creeks. Well off the main road and nested in the trees, “On the Rocks” geodome is a luxury “glamping” experience! This geodesic dome has it all— full kitchen, full bath, supplemental heat & air conditioning, babbling creek and forest views. Want to go out? We're only 10 minutes from downtown. Like staying in? Our full kitchen and grill bring you comforts of home. Larger party than 4? Book our Skoolie “High Rollin” for 2 more!

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A modern cabin with a dark exterior sits on a gravel driveway, surrounded by tall trees and lush greenery. The entrance features a wooden deck, offering a welcoming touch to the natural landscape.
Tiny home in Watauga County
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 190 reviews

Pet Friendly Cabin Boone

Welcome and thank you for considering our cabin. We set out to create a space where you can relax and have fun with your fur babies. To many of us, these precious beings are our family, and what better way to explore the area than with them right beside you? No pet, no problem, you are of course, very welcome as well! Just 10min to Boone, 12min to Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. For skiing enthusiasts you are; 15min to App Ski Area 30min to Sugar Mountain 45min to Beech Mountain

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The living area features a substantial rock wall with a gas log fireplace as the central focus. A full-size leather sofa is positioned nearby, accompanied by a rocking chair. A TV is placed on a wooden stand, while natural light streams in through a nearby window.
Cabin in Todd
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Come cool off on the porch by the creek!

This little cabin, surrounded by mountain laurels with a bubbling creek that runs behind the screened back porch, features a downstairs bedroom with a queen bed and a sleeping loft with two twins. The rustic interior is comprised of huge logs, cement chinking, with wood floors, walls, doors, and ceilings. The gas logs in the fireplace are surrounded by floor to ceiling rocks. The kitchen with stainless appliances is well appointed. One and a half baths and laundry room provide conveniences.

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Home in Boone
5 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

Moss Creek Waterfront Cabin Boone Perfect Location

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...CREEKSIDE RELAXATION! One mile to Hound Ears Golf Club! Moss Creek cabin sits next to a gently flowing creek. Enjoy your early mornings or late evenings next to the fire overlooking the water. A peaceful getaway that is incredibly convenient to the top High Country attractions. Only 5 miles to Blowing Rock, 8 miles to Boone, and 12 miles to Banner Elk. Moss Creek is the perfect location for shopping, dining, skiing, biking, hiking & beautiful family parks.

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The Stone Cottage exterior features a charming stone façade, complemented by lush greenery. A welcoming front door, adorned with a seasonal wreath, is flanked by two flower pots filled with bright blooms. Stone steps lead to the entrance, inviting guests into the cozy retreat.
Home in Blowing Rock
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

Stone Cottage

Built in 1938 and updated with all of the modern comforts of today, this storybook cottage provides a setting to relax and reconnect in all seasons. Guests can enjoy pastoral views during the warmer months and curl up beside the fireplace in cooler months. The Stone Cottage is conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock which makes it an ideal choice for enjoying the local attractions. Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian Ski Mountain, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are only minutes away.

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A spacious tent is positioned in a forested area, surrounded by trees and natural greenery. A shallow stream flows nearby, with stone steps leading up to the tent. Outdoor chairs and a picnic table are placed on the ground, offering a serene camping environment.
Tent in Boone
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

Boone Gorge Camp

Cozy tent with electric heat and AC. Double-layered, all-season 16'x16', by a waterfall near Boone Gorge Park. Only three minutes from Boone, yet away from it all. Minutes to App Ski Mtn, Tweetsie, and fishing. Port-a-john close by for bathroom. Shower hut with hot water basin when temperatures are above freezing. Rec center nearby. Firepit, complimentary firewood, picnic area, firewood, water, WiFi and electricity. Additional firewood and homemade cinnamon rolls available.

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Cabin in Boone
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews

Cabin with Amazing Mountain Views*Fire pit*Hot tub

Welcome to Sunrise Vista! Relax in our peaceful, secluded cabin 4400' high up in Boone with incredible long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here you will feel like you are miles away but only a 7 minute drive to downtown Boone and a short drive to all that the High Country has to offer. Spectacular views year around! Sip your coffee on the porch with the morning sunrise or relax by the fire pit while enjoying the view.

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A welcoming porch features a bright yellow front door adorned with a wreath. Two rocking chairs invite relaxation on the wooden floor, complemented by black and white patterned mats. Soft lighting illuminates the space, enhancing the inviting atmosphere of the entrance.
Home in Watauga County
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Air bee-N-bee

A family and pet friendly home away from home with character and charm in every corner. Centrally located to Wilkesboro, West Jefferson, and Boone in Deep Gap, NC you can be to Appalachian State University , the Blue Ridge Parkway, or multiple ski mountains in just minutes. The Air bee-N-bee is located in the Honey House where honey is processed and bottled. Maybe our hens will have some farm fresh eggs ready to share with you!

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