Family-friendly holiday rentals in Watauga County

Spencer's Barn - Between Boone & Blowing Rock

Enjoy staying at Spencer's Barn - a newly renovated barn from the 1930's. This cozy space is a perfect retreat for those wanting a mountain escape or a home base while you hit the slopes (less than 1 mile away) in the winter or the Blue Ridge Parkway for a drive or hike. Relax outside by a fire and enjoy your morning coffee outside listening to the creek. Nestled 5 miles from downtown Blowing Rock and Boone, you will feel like you're off the beaten path but close enough to all the amenities.

Luxury Geodesic Dome • Appalachian Mountain Dream

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!

Mountain cabin escape w/HOT TUB!

Toast smores by the outdoor fire pit, unwind in the hot tub, or throw a record on the player and dance the night away. Our home offers the warmth of a rustic mountain cabin with the convenience of modern upgrades. Nestled on a secluded acre just 5 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, our cabin offers an opportunity to take in the beauty and quiet of nature while still conveniently close to downtown Boone. Rest, unplug, and spend quality time with your loves ones in our mountain escape.

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). Boone NC: 20-25 mins. Ski/Tubing: 30 mins. Dog Friendly (1, max 45#).

Charming Cabin farm-core aesthetic, 15 min 2 Boone

Cottage is situated overlooking gentle pastures and long range mountain views. A perfect front porch setting for those North Carolina Mountain sunsets offering a peaceful relaxing experience. The surrounding wildlife, forested area, hiking trails, and bold streams make this an adventurous getaway for the whole family. The Blue Ridge Parkway and New River are minutes away for fishing, biking and river fun. Boone, Jefferson, Appalachian State University are less then 12 miles near.

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.

The Cottage at Historic Sutherland Manor est. 1807

Helene update: the farm is undamaged and roads leading to it are passable. This farm cottage is located on a historic 40 acre farmstead behind a beautiful farmhouse (which is under renovation) with views of The Peak, Ashe County’s highest mountain. We are bordering Elk Knob State Park and a 10 minute drive to the park entrance. The farm is located in the historic Sutherland valley district and was built in 1807 by Thomas Sutherland.

Parkway Tiny Home-Views-Bass Pond-Disc Golf

Cozy Tiny Home on beautiful property- amazing mountain and pond views, access to private stocked fishing pond, miles of trails nearby, and a 18 hole disc golf course. Tiny home has full size bed, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, electric fireplace heater, fans, shower, sink, tv with roku, internet. Back deck is super cute with great views, grill and fire pit. Close to parkway, in between Boone and Blowing Rock. About 10 min from each.

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!