Family-Friendly Home near Top Attractions
Cabin in Watauga, NC
13 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this cabin rental
Welcome to Flat Top Lodge!
Experience the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Flat Top Lodge, just a stone's throw from some of the region's most sought-after destinations. Enjoy easy access to Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, and Sky Valley Zip Lines.
Flat Top Lodge is the perfect family getaway, offering ample space and a host of amenities. The main level boasts an open floor plan with a spacious great room and a fully equipped kitchen. A master suite with walk-in closets, a double walk-in shower, and deck access is also located on this level. Upstairs, a game loft awaits with a pool table, a Pac-man arcade machine, game systems (PS3 and Xbox 360), a Blu-Ray player, and a TV. Guests can also enjoy stunning views from the game loft deck.
The lower level offers more relaxing living space and a second stone gas log fireplace. The backyard is fenced, allowing dogs to run free without a leash.
*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.
This home is an excellent mountain retreat and is in a convenient location for accessing many High Country attractions.
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK
Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.
Experience the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Flat Top Lodge, just a stone's throw from some of the region's most sought-after destinations. Enjoy easy access to Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, and Sky Valley Zip Lines.
Flat Top Lodge is the perfect family getaway, offering ample space and a host of amenities. The main level boasts an open floor plan with a spacious great room and a fully equipped kitchen. A master suite with walk-in closets, a double walk-in shower, and deck access is also located on this level. Upstairs, a game loft awaits with a pool table, a Pac-man arcade machine, game systems (PS3 and Xbox 360), a Blu-Ray player, and a TV. Guests can also enjoy stunning views from the game loft deck.
The lower level offers more relaxing living space and a second stone gas log fireplace. The backyard is fenced, allowing dogs to run free without a leash.
*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.
This home is an excellent mountain retreat and is in a convenient location for accessing many High Country attractions.
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YRS OF AGE TO BOOK
Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
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Reviews
5.0
This house worked perfectly for our group of 10. Having 2 separate living rooms as well as a game room gave us plenty of room to spread out. There is ample parking and no steep hill to access the property which was a bonus. The house is in an extremely convenient locatiom for accessing everything in Boone, Blowing rock, and Banner elk. The kitchen was well equiped and even had and air fryer, crock pot, and 2 types of coffee makers. There is only
5.0
Wonderful mountain for family fun and quality time close to so much! Had a great time!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Flat Top Lodge. This home was as described. There was plenty of room for 6 adults, 1 three year old and two dogs. It was nice to have a fenced in area for the dogs. We enjoyed the back porch while drinking our morning coffee and in the evening while dinner was being prepared.
5.0
Our second time in this well appointed house near Boone and Blowing Rock. The house fit us perfectly and we’ll be back in the future!
5.0
Great location and comfortable place.
5.0
We loved this house! It was a great location in between all the things to do! The house had everything we needed! We will for sure be booking again for next year!
5.0
We had a great time at this cabin. We had a gaggle of kids who were all 7 or under, so the pac-man game, pool table, foosball table, and game closet were a hit. We also had our dog who loved the back yard and laying out on the back porches. Everyone enjoyed smores around the firepit and the adults enjoyed the hot tub. The location was also fantastic for grabbing food in Boone, going to the playground in Blowing Rock, and making a trip to Tweetsie. Would highly recommend this cabin!
5.0
Very nice property with a beautiful view from the upper deck. We had 9 family members stay and everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the property. Easy to get to for Boone standards.
4.0
Grateful for this property that accommodated an active family with lots of activities on property for all ages.
5.0
This house was absolutely perfect for us. The fenced in yard made it so easy to bring our dogs with us. They could run around safely. The layout of the house is perfect also. We loved the covered porches and hot tub. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking as well. We'll be back. A wonderful house and Vacation.
5.0
Enjoyed the layout of the house; very comfortable . Nice spaces for family fun!
4.0
Very close to App Ski mountain. Great views of the mountains as well. House is super fun, pac-man high score of 98,000 ;). A couple of minor gripes really. Hot tub doesn’t maintain temperature when open, could be a simple fix? Bed in upstairs does t stay on the frame and kept slipping off, Alia probably an easy fix. With kids trying to sleep, the house is quite loud, be prepared with white noise or something. Overall, very comfortable and great house.
5.0
This location is great for larger families. The kitchen is equipped with anything and everything you need. Just minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock.
5.0
This was a truly amazing property! Many amenities, great location, and we felt welcomed!
5.0
Great play to stay for a long weekend. Proximity to Boone and Blowing Rock. Good accommodations for 3 adult couples, 2 children and a 1 yr old. Plenty of parking, good kitchen and activities.
4.0
This house is perfectly located between Boone and Blowing rock, as well as the area attractions and restaurants.
5.0
Good location….excellent amenities
3.0
Okay but could be better
Second time staying at this property, but this time was not as good as the first. There was a consistent cigarette smell through the house even though it was suppose to be smoke free. Also, we were unable to use the back yard with the fire pit due to 3 foot high grass. Clearly doesn’t have a consistent landscaper anymore because weeds were growing all through the driveway as well. Definitely had a cleaner and better stay two years ago!
5.0
Nice house. Had everything you could need for a nice family vacation.
Peaceful
5.0
Great stay
We had a wonderful time staying here, the pool table and Pac-Man game or much enjoyed! We also liked the separateness of bedrooms being on each level, in the hot tub is delightful. Great property convenient to many things, we would certainly stay here again.
2.0
Dirty place
The owner needs to spend a few days at the place and maybe he could figure it out for himself
5.0
New Family Gathering Place
We loved this place! It was perfect for our large extended family and we look forward to staying there again in the future!
4.0
Mountain Vacation
Even though the weather was cloudy and rainy this vacation home provided us many activities. Our family enjoyed the pool, pac man, and foosball competition. As well as the kitchen table was card games and board game activities! Spent one day visiting the shops downtown Blowing Rock and another visiting Boone’s unique stores. So much fun spending time with family!
5.0
Great location!
The property had plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed the games. The location was perfect!
5.0
Great spot for multiple families and close to everything.
Great home with fun games to make our rainy weekend still a blast.
5.0
Fun Girls Weekend
This house is great for groups. So many different areas to gather and plenty of room to spread out. We really enjoyed the pool table and the hot tub, and we liked that it was super close to downtown Blowing Rock.
5.0
Family Fun House
This was our first visit to NC and we are definitely going back and staying at Flat Top Lodge. The house was great for our family, lovely views, entertainment inside and space for everyone to be comfortable.
4.0
Ski trip 2021
It was very close to App Ski Mtn. Perfect for 8 of us. Lots to do with the pool table, foosball, and Ms PAC-man. Plus games and movies. Gas logs were not working in day two but someone came out right away to fix them even with the bad weather.
5.0
5 Stars
Everything was wonderful! The house was clean and the layout was perfect for our family. The game room upstairs was great and brought our family together every night. Thank you for the fond memories.
4.0
Great location but could be cleaner
Really close to ski resort. High enough for great views but not too high for those without 4wd. Property manager was responsive with a couple issues we had with the light not working in the living room (couldn’t be fixed while we were there) and the fireplace (video explained how to light it). Only real issue was that there was a lot pet hair on the carpets and the bed spreads. Definitely needs some deep cleaning. I would suggest the cleaning company move the furniture around so they can clean more thoroughly - under the beds, behind the nightstands, etc. Everything else was good and we would probably stay here again mainly for the location.
5.0
5 Stars
Everything was perfect, reservations and check in/out super easy, clean beautiful home! Our first time with carolina cabins, have already recommended to others and will definitely be back. Thank you for a great vacation!
5.0
Spectacular home
Beautiful and huge! Loved the hot tub and pool table!
5.0
Family time
We enjoyed our stay. The house is very well layed out with fun games to keep entertained. The fenced on yard was also great for our dogs.
3.0
Enjoyable time at Flat Top Lodge but could use some improvements
We enjoyed our week at Flat Top Lodge. The location was great and the layout of the house worked well for our family. The family enjoyed the pool table and the Pac Man game. Also, the fenced back area was nice.
Issues noted are: the couch in the living area was not the one shown in the pictures and was extremely uncomfortable (seats were way too high so that a normal height person's feet will not reach the floor); also, the couches downstairs were not very comfortable. While we enjoyed the pool table, the pool cues could be replaced. Also, the kitchen could be better stocked with regard to silverware and baking pans.
As for the hot tub, the rental company requires that you examine the tub within an hour of arrival to determine if servicing is needed. In our case, the water in the hot tub was not clear, so we contacted them and it was serviced at no charge. But I am assuming if you don't contact them within an hour of arrival, you will be charged for servicing. Also, the information we received stated that extra towels would be furnished for the hot tub. We could never find these in the house so we contacted rental company and they brought some by.
1.5
We enjoyed our week at Flat Top Lodge. The location was great and the layout of the house worked well for our family. The family enjoyed the pool table and the Pac Man game. Also, the fenced back area was nice. Issues noted are: the couch in the living area was not the one shown in the pictures and was extremely uncomfortable (seats were way too high so that a normal height person's feet will not reach the floor); also, the couches downstairs were not very comfortable. While we enjoyed the pool table, the pool cues could be replaced. Also, the kitchen could be better stocked with regard to silverware and baking pans.As for the hot tub, the rental company requires that you examine the tub within an hour of arrival to determine if servicing is needed. In our case, the water in the hot tub was not clear, so we contacted them and it was serviced at no charge. But I am assuming if you don't contact them within an hour of arrival, you will be charged for servicing. Also, the information we received stated that extra towels would be furnished for the hot tub. We could never find these in the house so we contacted rental company and they brought some by.
1.0
Nice house but disgustingly dirty and roach infested
While this home is lovely, and in a great location, I gave it one star based upon the lack of maintenance and upkeep. I don't even know where to begin. In this era of Covid, we would have hoped and assumed the house would be really clean. Not so — not even close! The pots and pans, the flatware and most of the cooking utensils were dirty and greasy in the drawers. The gas barbecue clearly hadn't been cleaned in months. The dishes in the dishwasher were dirty. There were small roaches running everywhere. The roof leaks; there is terrible mildew in the master shower.... the list goes on.
When we arrived, we tried unsuccessfully for several days to reach Carolina Cabin Rentals, the management company. There was zero responsiveness. This company is too large. There is a call center with agents to help rent homes. Once you're there, forget it. It wasn't until I did some deep research on Google, and sent a pretty scathing letter to the owners, that I heard back from them. Clarence was apologetic, and offered to re-clean the house. He also had someone purchase new (albeit cheap) cookware and utensils. The non-stick cookware was so scratched, it's a miracle someone hasn't gotten sick from the toxicity! When I asked whether the comforters had been cleaned, they thought I was crazy! FLAT TOP LODGE
While this home is lovely, and in a great location, I would give it one star based upon the lack of maintenance and upkeep. I don't even know where to begin. In this era of Covid, we would have hoped and assumed the house would be really clean. Not so — not even close! The pots and pans, the flatware and most of the cooking utensils were dirty and greasy in the drawers. The gas barbecue clearly hadn't been cleaned in months. The dishes in the dishwasher were dirty. There were small roaches running everywhere. The roof leaks; there is terrible mildew in the master shower.... the list goes on.
When we arrived, we tried unsuccessfully for several days to reach Carolina Cabin Rentals, the management company. There was zero responsiveness. This company is too large. There is a call center with agents to help rent homes. Once you're there, forget it. It wasn't until I did some deep research on Google, and sent a pretty scathing letter to the owners, that I heard back from them. Clarence was apologetic, and offered to re-clean the house. He also had someone purchase new (albeit cheap) cookware and utensils. The non-stick cookware was so scratched, it's a miracle someone hasn't gotten sick from the toxicity! When I asked whether the comforters had been cleaned, they thought I was crazy! They sent an exterminator, but the roaches kept coming.
Granted, we have been here much longer than Carolina Cabin Rental's average 3-7 day stays, but they weren't in the least adaptable to a long term stay. We've rented a lot of houses, including a gorgeous house last year in Banner Elk. We felt stuck since we had already paid for the house. We spent most of the first two weeks cleaning the cabin before my son, his wife and three kids arrived. I was sick to my stomach for the first four weeks of our six week stay.
5.0
perfect location and house
This was truly a perfect rental. Less than 10 minutes to Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Skyline Drive. The house was very nice and exactly as advertised.
4.0
Perfect Family Getaway
Our family of four had a wonderful time here in the mountains. The house is very clean and cozy, especially with the log fire burning and the supply of fleece blankets. Plenty of things to do! It's less than five minutes from the ski slopes, and only 10 minutes from Blowing Rock and Boone. We can't wait to get back here.
5.0
5 Stars
The layout for the cabin was absolutely prefect for our family. The Ms. Pac-man machine was a hit with the kids. Awesome time and great location.
4.0
Great Location
We enjoyed our stay very much. Having separate floors was very nice for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped and roomy. The full size laundry was a big plus and helped a lot with damp clothing. It did not seem like the freezer door was sealing well. We did find water on the floor a few times. The only suggestion I would have would be to replace the cookware. The nonstick coating was worn can be a health hazard. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is $338 per night. This rental is $398 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family-Friendly Home near Top Attractions. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Family-Friendly Home near Top Attractions pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Family-Friendly Home near Top Attractions?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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