Family-friendly vacation rentals in Watauga County

Petting Zoo - Trout Stream - Hot Tub - Pickleball?

Fully-immersive, animal-doting, nature-loving, amenity-rich, whimsical & memorable experience? Hellooo Farm-Stay! Romantic tiny cabin on a manicured 20-acre farm on 1/4 mile of stocked trout stream! Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ... Check! Hot Tub, Fire Pit & WiFi ... Check! Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Throwing ... Check! Bird Aviary, King Bed & Electric fireplace ... Check! 2 flatscreen TVs (bring codes) & Full Kitchen! Boone NC: 20-25 mins. Ski/Tubing: 30 mins. Dog Friendly (1, max 45#)

1 Mile to Ski Resort! Stunning Sunsets + Fire Pit

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.

The Wood Shop @ Boone Retreat

Converted wood working shop, spent time as cabinet shop, picture frame shop and most recently artist’s loft. Think New York Loft Meets Mountain Cabin, complete with glass door wood stove!! Now, makes for very unique space. Enter through spacious 2 car garage to original shop, lay out updated for unique mountain LOFT getaway. Think..rustic, raw, real, back to basic, with a Modern Twist! 2 zone mini-split heat/ac! Heat good down to around 30 degrees, wall heater in Bath/Gas heater in Living Room

Glass House Of Cross Creek Farms

Kick back and relax in this Luxurious mountain contemporary home located in the poplar subdivision of Cross Creek Farms, Blowing Rock NC. This home sits on a 2 acre lot with plenty of privacy and has an abundance of windows allowing the sunlight shine through and for you to enjoy the beauty of the forest that surrounds you. This home features an open concept with vaulted living area, large kitchen, expansive bedroom with spa like bathroom. A short drive miles to either Boone or Blowing Rock.

Luxury Geodesic Dome • Full Bath & Kitchen, Heated

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 NOT a “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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Comfortable bed, private, pet friendly, WiFi, covered porch, attached indoor bathroom w/ hot shower and sink; Outside port-a-potty, kitchenette, grill and fire pit. Central to Sugar and Beech Ski Mtns, Valle Crucis/Banner Elk 7 miles/10 minutes, Boone is 25 minutes away. Nature lover’s paradise, song birds, wildlife, creek side, at the pastoral base of Rocky Face Mountain. Creek stocked for 800 feet of private fishing. Quick access to hiking trails. Plenty of room to pitch a tent add 4+

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.

Tiny House with GREAT VIEWS!

Our space, a custom build from HGTV-featured tiny house builder Randy Jones, is on a ridge with unparalleled, 270-degree views of Grandfather Mountain, all three area ski resorts, on into Tennessee and Virginia's Mount Rogers. We're located 20 minutes from Boone and 15 to West Jefferson, and even closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway and New River activities like fishing and tubing. If you've considered downsizing, or you just want to give living tiny a try for a getaway, this is the place!

Tiny House in the Trees with Fire Pit/Foscoe/No da

We love the window-covered walls! It's like being in a tree house... on the ground:) Outside is an acre of flat wooded and grassy yard for exploring plus a fire pit and plenty of seating. We leave you all of the things you need for a great fire!! There is a chance that guests will be staying next door at the antique cabin while you occupy the tiny house. On the other side of the cabin, there is a family favorite guaranteed-catch trout farm - but, occasionally, you may smell the fish!

Rustic Blue Ridge Barn Retreat - Lower Level

The ground 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!

Our Happy Little Hut

Come and stay in our unique quonset hut just 15 minutes to Boone! This is a half circle metal building turned into a unique tiny home cabin experience. This 400 sq ft space has everything you need including a bedroom, bathroom and upstairs kids loft. The main area has colorful wood details and an accent wall with 100 year old barn wood right from our own farm. The water is straight from a natural spring up our mountain. This space is ideal for couples, and two kids.

Glass Treehouse with waterfalls, boulders, hot tub

Most Wish-listed Airbnb in the US • Summer 2022 Looking for a modern luxe romantic getaway for two? A peaceful mountain retreat to reconnect with nature and each other? Slow down and relax at the Glass Treehouse. Enjoy a waterfall-laced woodland escape with giant boulders. Minutes from dining, wine tasting, breweries, shopping, art galleries, hiking, skiing, rafting and more. Centrally located between Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mt, Sugar Mt.