Family-friendly holiday rentals in Avery County

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!

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

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.

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

Luxe Log Cabin~15 min Dwntn~River~Sauna~EV Charger

Welcome to Blackberry Hill @ River Bend, luxury mountain retreat just moments from Watauga River access. Thoughtfully designed with premium finishes, it’s the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of the High Country with family and friends. Minutes from parks, wineries, hiking trails and stunning Laurel Creek Falls and only 15 min to downtown Boone. After a day of adventure, gather around fire pit, unwind in infrared sauna or recharge your EV with Tesla Universal EV Charger.

Secluded Yurt on Sugar Mountain. Furnished, HotTub

Enjoy a secluded yurt located in an old forest on Sugar Mountain surrounded by creeks and wildlife. This 20 foot yurt offers a furnished kitchen, full bathroom, private hot tub, heat and a/c with a cozy wood stove. Sleep comfortably on a 12inch memory foam mattress with cozy linens. Expect a private deck for relaxing or viewing wildlife. Within 15 minutes of driving, enjoy Grandfather Mountain State Park or Blue Ridge Parkway. Sugar Mountain Ski and Boone, NC located within 30 minute drive.

Log Cabin · River Access · Hot Tub · Fire Pit

Experience an authentic 1884 log cabin on the Elk River. This retreat blends 19th-century soul with modern comfort, featuring private river access, a hot tub, and radiant heat. • Riverfront: Steps from your door to wading and fishing. • Setting: Authentic riverside serenity in the High Country. • Layout: King primary + 2nd BR with 1 double & 2 lofted twins. • Rustic Soul: A real cabin in the woods expect nature, leaves, and 140 years of charm. • Location: 5 mins to Sugar Mtn. and Banner Elk

Romantic Creekside Cabin Retreat- No Cleaning Fee!

Unplug at this private creekside log cabin in the NC mountains—ideal for couples or small families seeking a quiet getaway. Wake to the creek, enjoy coffee on the deck, and unwind by the fireplace or fire pit. Inside: vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a bright, updated space with rustic charm and modern comfort. ✔ Fast WiFi ✔ Full kitchen ✔ Pet-friendly ✔ No cleaning fee Private, yet minutes to Banner Elk, wineries, skiing, and hiking. Perfect for exploring—or simply relaxing.

Treehouse MT Views w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Hickory Hide-A-Way - A place where you can disconnect with stunning mountain views perched 400ft above ground. Time to slow down, reconnect, restore and explore. Come home to Hickory-Hide-A-Way to enjoy a romantic getaway, a peaceful retreat or a relaxing getaway. Minutes from the quaint mountain towns of Banner Elk, the infamous Blue Ridge Parkway, and within close proximity to Beach and Sugar Mountain, this chalet is perfect to enjoy all that High Country has to offer.

Remote mountain cabin near Elk River Falls

Enjoy our cozy cabin with hiking, fishing, and relaxing in rural North Carolina. The Appalachian Trail just 2 miles away. Elk River Falls is an easy hike. A full kitchen invites you to cook. Roast s'mores on the fire pit. Dine on the porch or enjoy the patter of rain on the roof, or snow in the winter. Play movies on the blue ray/DVD. Free electric vehicle charging. Cabin is four miles from Elk Park (pop. 800), a truly remote getaway. Privacy and intimacy guaranteed!

Pie in the Sky-mtn views, hot tub, EV charger!

Well equipped, renovated smart home with the best views in the heart of the highcountry! Amazing hot tub to enjoy while taking in the views. Great for a couple's or a family getaway to the hills. Relax in the hot tub, wine taste, hike, float down the river, snow tube, snow ski, zip line, gem mine, eat, read, or just take in the views. Pie in the Sky has it all and is 4400 feet up. Charge your car during your stay. Follow us on the gram @pieintheskync to see more.

Family cabin•10 min dtown•Nestled in the trees

Curated for effortless summer stays, Lone Star Hideaway blends soulful Western style with cabin comfort. Whether you’re escaping the heat for a romantic reset, curated girls trip, or a stress-free family vacation, our home serves as a sanctuary nestled in a quiet neighborhood at the end of a no-thru road. Minutes to Valle Crucis Park, Grandfather Vineyard, Downtown Boone & Banner Elk, & top hikes, and dining. IG: @the.lonestar.hideaway