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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Cabin in Sugar Grove
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 393 reviews

Skycrest Lodge | Ridgetop View, Game Room, Hot Tub

Wake up to mountain views, gather on the screened porch, soak in the hot tub, and spend evenings around the fire pit. Skycrest Lodge sits in scenic Sugar Grove, minutes from downtown Boone, shops, dining, and everyday essentials. Great For: Families, friend groups, mountain getaways Sleeps: 8 guests Bedrooms: 3 Beds: 1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bathrooms: 3 Full Work Friendly: Dedicated workspace + Wi-Fi Family Features: Hot tub, Game room, Fire pit, Spacious gathering areas

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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, 329 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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A spacious cabin is nestled among tall trees, displaying a warm wooden exterior and expansive deck. Illuminated from within, large windows reveal inviting interior spaces, while the surrounding landscape features patches of snow and natural vegetation, enhancing the serene woodland setting.
Cabin in Boone
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

River Ridge Retreat inviting cabin, views, hot tub

River Ridge Retreat is a beautiful 4-bed 3-bath home on 1.3 wooded acres in the gated River Ridge community just 6 mi from Boone. This warm and inviting house sits on a ridge above the New River, which provides great mountain views from the deck and from inside through a soaring wall of windows. The home offers multiple living and entertaining options, 7-person hot tub, and beds for 10 adults. A short 4 minute walk takes you to a river access where you can fish, play, and tube in the New River.

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Two zero-gravity chairs are positioned on a grassy area, facing a gentle stream bordered by rocks. A small side table sits between the chairs. In the background, an open field features a soccer goal and trees lining the property.
Home in Boone
5 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviews

Large Yard - Stream - Fire Pit - King Bed

A family-friendly creekside retreat in Boone, minutes from downtown and Appalachian State. Sleeps 8 with a King, Queen, two Twins, and a Queen sleeper sofa. Enjoy a full kitchen, a cozy living room with a 65" Roku Smart TV, and a covered patio with zero-gravity chairs and a propane fire table. Two creeks merge beside a private grassy soccer field, so kids can splash, play, and run free. Perfect for families, App State parents, and multi-gen trips. The host and his family live in the unit above

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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, 189 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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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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Barn in Banner Elk
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 975 reviews

Rustic Barn Retreat - Upper Level

The upper floor of our charming barn retreat near Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock! Cozy up by the stone fireplace in the winter, cook in the fully equipped kitchen, and relax on the outdoor patio with forest views. Kids and adults will love exploring the property which includes access to the Watuga River. Just minutes from Boone’s vibrant shops, Banner Elk’s ski slopes, and Blowing Rock’s scenic trails, it’s the perfect base for a fun family adventure. Book today!

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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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