Family-friendly holiday rentals in Watauga 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

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

Riverside Lodge sleeps 10.

Riverfront Lodge sleeps 10 and is certain to be a family favorite location! Minutes from Blowing Rock and Boone, the location can’t be beat. The lodge sits on the banks of the Middle Fork of the New River. Stocked with trout, this is a fisherman’s paradise. Fire pit and covered porch to maximize your relaxation. Minutes to area attractions. Please purchase trip insurance as we cannot be responsible for weather/acts of nature. It’s beautiful here, but we don’t control the weather :)

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.

THE HEMLOCK. Modern, Kid-friendly Cabin near Boone

Hurricane Helene Update: We are incredibly fortunate that our property did not suffer damage from the storm and the main roads to and from our home are accessible. Internet and power have been restored, and our property is ready to offer a lovely refuge for anyone needing a temporary place to stay. We are devastated by the losses experienced in Western NC and encourage any locals to reach out with a message prior to booking if you want to spend a few days at the Hemlock. We want to help.

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.

Romantic A-Frame•Epic Mtn View•Surround Shower

Come stay in our 5 STAR chalet! A favorite for special & romantic getaways. Our romantic A-frame is 10 min to downtown Boone & a quick drive to Banner Elk. With a views for days of Grandfather Mountain, this view has been called one of the best in Boone! This modern cabin has a surround shower, a fire pit, a 2 person Jacuzzi soaking tub, custom stained glass and many personal touches to make it feel like home. Come stay in our sweet home that is close to everything, yet feels miles away!

Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis

10% OFF 7 NIGHT STAYS! We welcome guests to enjoy the beauty of the NC mountains from our farmhouse in the heart of Valle Crucis. The house can accommodate 8 guests with a max of 6 adults in 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The 4th bedroom is a “kids room” with twin beds. There’s a main level master suite with private bath. A modern kitchen and open living space is inviting for friends and family to gather. The porch view of the valley and the cows is everyone's favorite!

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!

Blowing Rock A-frame

5 minutes to Appalachian Ski & Downtown Blowing Rock! 10 minutes to ASU and Boone. Relax in this newly built modern mountain A-frame in Blowing Rock, NC, with amazing Blue Ridge Mountain views. This beautifully curated home was designed for the our exacting tastes and our guests comfort. The mountains are on full display in the living spaces from the full height window wall and back deck. Designed with sustainability, efficiency, & wellness in mind.

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.