'Mountain Therapy' Luxury Cottage at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club w/ Hot Tub
5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)House in Watauga, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Leave your cares at the door as you relax in this beautiful, professionally decorated home and enjoy all the desirable Blue Ridge Mountain Club (BRMC) has to offer! The community has new amenities with a seasonal pool, pickle ball courts, basketball court, hiking and mountain biking trails, a natural swimming hole, full gym, onsite spa services (massage/facials) and an on-site restaurant across more than 6,000 stunning acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains! The house has high-speed underground fiber internet for all your remote work and schooling needs.
Explore hikes along miles of cut trails, including trails leading to the 'Blue Hole' a water-fall ending into a natural swimming hole. The views within the community are STUNNING! No need to drive off property to enjoy the best in hiking and natural beauty, it is truly right off your steps. This amenity of Blue Ridge Mountain Club is yours to enjoy. Hike map can be found here: https://www.brmcpoa.com/editor_upload/File/BRMC_Trail%20Map_2017.pdf
There is also a great Fitness Club. Start each day with an inspiring workout at the new Ascent Wellness and Fitness Center. Just a short walk from the cottage, this is a state of the art fitness center, located atop a mountain ridge with amazing views! There are gym classes to join for a small fee
Lookout Grill is available for dining and take-out and the food and cocktails are bound to impress. Please message host for the hours of operation, as it closes seasonally. There is also a seasonal food truck stationed at the seasonal pool or at the pavilion.
The Watson Gap community pavilion is an outdoor venue, perfect for cookouts, picnics, and get-togethers. There is a covered stone area with two fireplaces, restrooms, pickleball and basketball area, and a fire pit! There is also firebook available for use. This is a 1 minute walk from the house.
The pool opened in July 2025, and is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
The roads are well-maintained within the community, but we are unable to control inclement weather and refunds or credits will not be provided. Please purchase travel insurance!
About the house:
Enter the main level through a carved wood door and just 2 steps from the path from the paved dedicated parking area. The great room has vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, with a high end kitchen on one side featuring all wooden cabinets and self-closing drawers, granite counters and GE Café Stainless appliances including a gas range and convection oven, and utility sink. The dining table has a bench on two sides and will easily accommodate everyone, and after dinner the living room with comfortable furnishings arranged around a gas log fireplace and a smart-TV make this a favorite gathering spot.
The master suite has a King bed, TV, French doors to the deck, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a wood slab counter and hammered copper sinks.
Another bedroom on the main level has a Queen bed with built-in book nooks with reading lights and outlets for phone chargers, and this bedroom is connected to a full bathroom with river stone vessel sink, which is also accessed from the great room.
Upstairs are two more bedrooms, one on each side of the stairs and each with vaulted ceilings. To the left is a bedroom with a Queen bed and a pull-out sofa (can sleep 2), and to the right is a bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed set with another 55” Ultra High Def TV with a WiiU console attached and a padded window seat.
Directly outside the main living area is a covered outdoor porch with stunning mountain views, gas grill, lovely outdoor gas fireplace, and hot tub (7). There are no steps between the main living area and the porch, so it is fairly accessible.
For those wanting to go into town, enjoy near-by Banner Elk, Linville, Blowing Rock, and Boone. Make sure to explore Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain.
Here are some other ideas to enjoy during your stay:
- Enjoy take-out from Lookout Grill, a short walk away
- Play a round of pickleball or basketball
- Enjoy the BRMC pool (Memorial Day until Labor Day)
- Have a cocktail outside while enjoying the mountain's natural beauty
- Hike down to the Blue Hole for a quick swim
- Enjoy dining in Boone and Blowing Rock (20-25 min away)
- Enjoy shopping in Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Tanger Outlets
- Golf at the Boone Golf Club
- Enjoy a shooting or archery lesson with the Chetola Sporting Reserve. It is a private club that offers fly fishing, numerous sporting clay stations, shotgun/rifle/pistol ranges, archery range, and more. Activities are led by certified fishing guides and NRA-certified shooting instructors. Please contact the club for more info, for pricing and reservations.
- Go skiing or snowboarding at App Ski Mountain, Sugar or Beech
- Go tubing or rafting to cool off with the family
- Take the kids to Tweetsie Railroad
- Enjoy the Grandfather Mountain winery or Banner Elk Vineyard.
- Relax at the spa at Westglow in Blowing Rock
- Be a daredevil at the High Gravity Adventures Park, or Skyland ropes course
- Hike the many trails in the BRMC or rent an UTV (ask owner for details). Rental guests are NOT allowed to bring in their own person UTVs.
- Tour the Moses Cone Estate and learn about some of the local history
- Enjoy Mast General Store or stop by somewhere for gem mining.
- Tour App state, and enjoy the restaurants and college life of Boone.
- Go horseback riding at Leatherwood stables, about 25 minutes through the South Gate
UTV rental information:
Take off on miles of forested trails and scenic ridgelines specially designed for UTV/ATV usage (utility task vehicles and all-terrain vehicles). Blue Ridge Mountain Club is one of only a handful of communities to offer this sought-after amenity in Western North Carolina. All guests driving ATV/UTV’s are subject to the BRMC’s off-road vehicle policy.
Renters are no longer able to bring their own UTV into the community. Should you wish to rent an ATV/UTV for the trails, please contact:
Off Road Adventures, renters can book a UTV at www.offroadadventuresnc.com or by calling Steve at 828-755-5062.
Mountains can have inclement weather, please plan to buy travel insurance. We can not provide reimbursements or cancellations due to weather.
Video of the beautiful community: https://blueridgemountainclub.com/rentals/
Flora & Fauna: BRMC is pristine and preserved, sculpted and nurtured by Mother Nature, and home to a wide variety of indigenous flora and fauna that thrives throughout our 6,000+ acres. Chesnuts, maples, black and white oaks, and towering pines abound. The land is also teeming with deer, fox, wild turkey, grouse, and a multitude of bird species that also call BRMC home.
Fishing: Freshwater ponds and creeks abound at BRMC. In fact, there are a number of coveted fishing holes with tucked-away nooks and crannies along the 64 miles of streams on property—all brimming with mountain brook trout.
BRMC lays claim to miles of creeks and streams on property, intermittent and perennial, along with pocket wetlands, and a variety of waterfalls, all of which are mapped. Our current state classification is ORW, which stands for “Outstanding Resource Watershed,” a designation we intend to maintain through careful use and preservation of our natural resources.
Explore hikes along miles of cut trails, including trails leading to the 'Blue Hole' a water-fall ending into a natural swimming hole. The views within the community are STUNNING! No need to drive off property to enjoy the best in hiking and natural beauty, it is truly right off your steps. This amenity of Blue Ridge Mountain Club is yours to enjoy. Hike map can be found here: https://www.brmcpoa.com/editor_upload/File/BRMC_Trail%20Map_2017.pdf
There is also a great Fitness Club. Start each day with an inspiring workout at the new Ascent Wellness and Fitness Center. Just a short walk from the cottage, this is a state of the art fitness center, located atop a mountain ridge with amazing views! There are gym classes to join for a small fee
Lookout Grill is available for dining and take-out and the food and cocktails are bound to impress. Please message host for the hours of operation, as it closes seasonally. There is also a seasonal food truck stationed at the seasonal pool or at the pavilion.
The Watson Gap community pavilion is an outdoor venue, perfect for cookouts, picnics, and get-togethers. There is a covered stone area with two fireplaces, restrooms, pickleball and basketball area, and a fire pit! There is also firebook available for use. This is a 1 minute walk from the house.
The pool opened in July 2025, and is open from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
The roads are well-maintained within the community, but we are unable to control inclement weather and refunds or credits will not be provided. Please purchase travel insurance!
About the house:
Enter the main level through a carved wood door and just 2 steps from the path from the paved dedicated parking area. The great room has vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, with a high end kitchen on one side featuring all wooden cabinets and self-closing drawers, granite counters and GE Café Stainless appliances including a gas range and convection oven, and utility sink. The dining table has a bench on two sides and will easily accommodate everyone, and after dinner the living room with comfortable furnishings arranged around a gas log fireplace and a smart-TV make this a favorite gathering spot.
The master suite has a King bed, TV, French doors to the deck, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a wood slab counter and hammered copper sinks.
Another bedroom on the main level has a Queen bed with built-in book nooks with reading lights and outlets for phone chargers, and this bedroom is connected to a full bathroom with river stone vessel sink, which is also accessed from the great room.
Upstairs are two more bedrooms, one on each side of the stairs and each with vaulted ceilings. To the left is a bedroom with a Queen bed and a pull-out sofa (can sleep 2), and to the right is a bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed set with another 55” Ultra High Def TV with a WiiU console attached and a padded window seat.
Directly outside the main living area is a covered outdoor porch with stunning mountain views, gas grill, lovely outdoor gas fireplace, and hot tub (7). There are no steps between the main living area and the porch, so it is fairly accessible.
For those wanting to go into town, enjoy near-by Banner Elk, Linville, Blowing Rock, and Boone. Make sure to explore Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain.
Here are some other ideas to enjoy during your stay:
- Enjoy take-out from Lookout Grill, a short walk away
- Play a round of pickleball or basketball
- Enjoy the BRMC pool (Memorial Day until Labor Day)
- Have a cocktail outside while enjoying the mountain's natural beauty
- Hike down to the Blue Hole for a quick swim
- Enjoy dining in Boone and Blowing Rock (20-25 min away)
- Enjoy shopping in Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Tanger Outlets
- Golf at the Boone Golf Club
- Enjoy a shooting or archery lesson with the Chetola Sporting Reserve. It is a private club that offers fly fishing, numerous sporting clay stations, shotgun/rifle/pistol ranges, archery range, and more. Activities are led by certified fishing guides and NRA-certified shooting instructors. Please contact the club for more info, for pricing and reservations.
- Go skiing or snowboarding at App Ski Mountain, Sugar or Beech
- Go tubing or rafting to cool off with the family
- Take the kids to Tweetsie Railroad
- Enjoy the Grandfather Mountain winery or Banner Elk Vineyard.
- Relax at the spa at Westglow in Blowing Rock
- Be a daredevil at the High Gravity Adventures Park, or Skyland ropes course
- Hike the many trails in the BRMC or rent an UTV (ask owner for details). Rental guests are NOT allowed to bring in their own person UTVs.
- Tour the Moses Cone Estate and learn about some of the local history
- Enjoy Mast General Store or stop by somewhere for gem mining.
- Tour App state, and enjoy the restaurants and college life of Boone.
- Go horseback riding at Leatherwood stables, about 25 minutes through the South Gate
UTV rental information:
Take off on miles of forested trails and scenic ridgelines specially designed for UTV/ATV usage (utility task vehicles and all-terrain vehicles). Blue Ridge Mountain Club is one of only a handful of communities to offer this sought-after amenity in Western North Carolina. All guests driving ATV/UTV’s are subject to the BRMC’s off-road vehicle policy.
Renters are no longer able to bring their own UTV into the community. Should you wish to rent an ATV/UTV for the trails, please contact:
Off Road Adventures, renters can book a UTV at www.offroadadventuresnc.com or by calling Steve at 828-755-5062.
Mountains can have inclement weather, please plan to buy travel insurance. We can not provide reimbursements or cancellations due to weather.
Video of the beautiful community: https://blueridgemountainclub.com/rentals/
Flora & Fauna: BRMC is pristine and preserved, sculpted and nurtured by Mother Nature, and home to a wide variety of indigenous flora and fauna that thrives throughout our 6,000+ acres. Chesnuts, maples, black and white oaks, and towering pines abound. The land is also teeming with deer, fox, wild turkey, grouse, and a multitude of bird species that also call BRMC home.
Fishing: Freshwater ponds and creeks abound at BRMC. In fact, there are a number of coveted fishing holes with tucked-away nooks and crannies along the 64 miles of streams on property—all brimming with mountain brook trout.
BRMC lays claim to miles of creeks and streams on property, intermittent and perennial, along with pocket wetlands, and a variety of waterfalls, all of which are mapped. Our current state classification is ORW, which stands for “Outstanding Resource Watershed,” a designation we intend to maintain through careful use and preservation of our natural resources.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)5.0
We had a wonderful stay. Gaia was a fabulous host. Great communicator. The community is beautiful. Views are incredible and the location to Boone and Blowing Rock was wonderful. We could not have asked for a better stay.
5.0
Great house! Great location! Perfect for our family make up. It was peaceful and beautiful in the mountains and the rain did not stop us from having a fun time.
5.0
Mixed age family group, great place to gather, dine, explore. Amenities appreciated (gym, pool) and the house could not have been more comfortable (and lovely!!!).
5.0
Wonderful time at Mountain Therapy. Loved the views. So peaceful. Kitchen had everything we needed. Stayed here in 2020 as well and was excited for our return visit. Will book again soon!
5.0
Our family had the best stay at Mountain Therapy over the 4th of July.
We enjoyed time on the deck and walks to the nearby pavillion for outdoor play with our kids. The house is well-stocked with everything and more! We especially appreciated the high chair. Gaya was great with communication about her home and providing tips and arrival instructions beforehand.
The BRMC and its amenities were great - from the 4th buffet and party, the pool, and the hiking trails... nothing was crowded. How had we not heard of this community before?!
5.0
Beautiful home located within the majestic Blue Ridge Mountain Club. This home is fully stocked with everything. Short walk to the new pickleball courts. We grilled steaks and ate dinner on the large rear deck with a breathtaking view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our host was great to work with. We will be returning in the fall.
5.0
Four girlfriends of over 20 years planned a weekend getaway, and we LOVED our stay at “Mountain Therapy.” We especially took advantage of the hot tub and nearby trails. The home has everything you need and more! It’s a beautiful community with gorgeous views. We would definitely come back!
5.0
Beautiful Home! Hosts were easy to communicate with and included the extra special touches. The kitchen was amazingly well-stocked kitchen and everything in working order. Beds were comfy. Views were incredible with the ease of a hiking trails right off the back. Property was quiet and private. Would definitely go back.
5.0
Cottage was awesome clean and cozy
5.0
Beautiful home, perfect for a fall getaway weekend for friends! The furnishings were lovely, love the location in the gated community, and very close to both Blowing Rock and Boone. The owner was delightful to work with, and even left a welcome bag of goodies upon our arrival. Would definitely visit again.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at Mountain Therapy. The home was comfortable, beautifully decorated and perfectly appointed. When we cooked at home, we had all the necessary pots, pans, bowls and utensils. Our family of 8, with adults ranging from age 25 to 88 enjoyed all the property and the community had to offer. We played pickle ball, went to yoga classes, hiked many hikes at BRMC and enjoyed dinner at the clubhouse. Totally recommend this home and would love to return again one day.
5.0
The home is wonderful. It is half a block away from a neighborhood park with many activities. Everything in the house is clean and organized. It is cozy and comfortable as well as having a well equipped kitchen. The Wi-Fi worked great. We look forward to returning!
5.0
The home is wonderful. It is half a block away from a neighborhood park with many activities. Everything in the house is clean and organized. It is cozy and comfortable as well as having a well equipped kitchen. The Wi-Fi worked great. We look forward to returning!
5.0
Home is well organized , each light switch was labeled ! Clean , nicely furnished and easily accommodated 3 couples. We all especially enjoyed the hot tub, outdoor fireplace and beautiful views. Many thanks for your hospitality !
5.0
This is our second time using this home for a corporate event, and it was nothing short of wonderful!
5.0
This home was beyond all our expectations , fabulous in every way ,view, decor , amenities , and cleanliness ! Highly recommend ! Kevin
5.0
So relaxing, perfectly appointed home perfect for our spring break getaway. Will love to come back for another visit!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home is very cozy and well maintained. There is plenty to do around the property. The VRBO host is very communicative. We highly suggest this property.
5.0
Nothing more to say than amazing. Our family had a blast, beautiful home, excellent amenities and breathtaking views. Highly recommend!
5.0
Nothing more to say than amazing. Our family had a blast, beautiful home, excellent amenities and breathtaking views. Highly recommend!
5.0
Property is well positioned in BRMC with all nearby amenities. We had dinner at the community restaurant on Sat evening, hiked one of the numerous trails, and spent half day Sunday at the Watson Gap activities area. Our kids played pickleball and shot basketball while the adults enjoyed the outdoor firepit. We also had planned activities a short drive away at App Ski Mountain and Hawks Nest. The hot tub was awesome and clean. When the dishwasher stopped working while we were there, the property owner was very responsive. The dishwasher was replaced within 24 hours and the owner sent paper plates, plasticware, and a bottle of champagne to apologize for the inconvenience. A+ experience in a lovely setting.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay with extended family over the Thanksgiving holiday. The house is well appointed - the kitchen has everything you need, lots of games for the kids, etc.
A wonderful stay!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay with extended family over the Thanksgiving holiday. The house is well appointed - the kitchen has everything you need, lots of games for the kids, etc.
A wonderful stay!
5.0
This house was amazing. Very clean and beautifully decorated. Awesome mountain views. The host were so friendly and very quick to respond if we needed anything. The Blue Ridge Mountain Club had so many amenities and was great for the kids. We will definitely be renting this house again.
5.0
Very nice trip
5.0
Worth every penny. The home is clean and modern. Host goes above and beyond. Amazing views from deck and hot tub.
5.0
Very cute spot in Blue Ridge Mountain Club. Gorgeous walks all around, hired ATV and had so much fun. Property is close to club house and restaurants which is great. Beautiful view of trees, fun bunk beds for the kids. A little noisy on the corner but only because there are so many construction trucks coming and going down the hill. Gaya is very professional and easy to communicate with. Definitely recommend this spot.
5.0
Mountain Therapy Review
Absolutely beautiful place to stay… better than advertised… excellent community, long views of the mountains and the valley from the patio right in the middle of the BRMC community.
Highly recommend this unit… excellent owner that was very communicative throughout the process.
5.0
Amazing Mountain Property
Mountain Therapy is a charming mountain home. The owners have thought of everything as this property is very well stocked and every switch in the house is thoughtfully labeled. The BRMC neighborhood is a nature lovers dream with numerous hiking and ATV trails in addition to a nearby pickle ball court and fire pit. This is a great property with too many great things to mention.
5.0
We loved it and will absolutely come back!
5.0
This property was beautiful, clean and provided our team a great place to stay. We will be booking here again in the future.
5.0
Fantastic Getaway!
This property was beautiful, clean and provided our team a great place to stay. We will be booking here again in the future.
5.0
Our family of 5 had a wonderful spring break trip to the Blue Ridge Mountain Club and Mountain Therapy. This was our second straight year to the BRMC, and we will definitely be back for a third. Mountain Therapy is in the perfect location and Gaya (Host) is wonderful to work with. Thank you so much for everything!
5.0
We had such a great time. It is a beautiful property right next to trails, the beautiful Watson gap park and a great restaurant (lookout grille). On top of that, the owners were wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed (proactively). We have rented a lot of properties, and can honestly say this was the best experience we have ever had. Thank you!
5.0
Family weekend
We loved it and will absolutely come back!
5.0
Wonderful Spring Break Trip
Our family of 5 had a wonderful spring break trip to the Blue Ridge Mountain Club and Mountain Therapy. This was our second straight year to the BRMC, and we will definitely be back for a third. Mountain Therapy is in the perfect location and Gaya (Host) is wonderful to work with. Thank you so much for everything!
5.0
We had such a great time. It is a beautiful property right next to trails, the beautiful Watson gap park and a great restaurant (lookout grille). On top of that, the owners were wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed (proactively). We have rented a lot of properties, and can honestly say this was the best experience we have ever had. Thank you!
5.0
Awesome property, owners are amazing!
We had such a great time. It is a beautiful property right next to trails, the beautiful Watson gap park and a great restaurant (lookout grille). On top of that, the owners were wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed (proactively). We have rented a lot of properties, and can honestly say this was the best experience we have ever had. Thank you!
5.0
Mountain Therapy was the BEST therapy!
So many wonderful things to say about this beautiful home! It was so cozy and well equipped with anything you might need. The bedding and towels were wonderful and the hot tub was an incredible addition where our family spent much of our time! We would certainly stay here again!
5.0
We had a great time as a family staying at Mountain Therapy!
Beautiful property and BRMC is a great area.
Loved Hiking and hitting the hot tub!
Owners were very responsive and very helpful throughout the entire process and stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is $387 per night. This rental is $603 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Mountain Therapy' Luxury Cottage at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club w/ Hot Tub. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 'Mountain Therapy' Luxury Cottage at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club w/ Hot Tub. Enjoy the water!
Is 'Mountain Therapy' Luxury Cottage at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club w/ Hot Tub pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Mountain Therapy' Luxury Cottage at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club w/ Hot Tub?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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