Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22
5.0
Outstanding(96 Reviews)House in Watauga, NC
22 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Lost Ridge Lodge is a beautiful, light-filled contemporary mountain home located high on a ridge with incredible westerly views. Massive timbers, views from every room, 2 great rooms, three furnished outdoor gathering spots, fire pit, propane grill and weber kettle, fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, awesome huge game room (pool table, foosball, regulation length shuffleboard table and ping pong), 2 wood burning fireplaces - and we’re pet friendly! Ideal for families, we have a large children's room that sleeps 8 in twin trundle beds with en-suite bath. Wander our private roads and grassy paths while you take in breathtaking views in every direction. We are 15 minutes to Boone and 30 -40 minutes to Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, golf, Tweetsie Railroad, ski resorts, fishing, rafting, hiking, zip lining, horseback riding and all the beauty, charm and fun the High Country has to offer.
*** CONSTRUCTION NOTICE *** A home is being built next door, and construction sometimes lapses for months. If you book with us and your trip is affected by construction activity, we will refund you 25% of the nightly rate and tax.
Our comfortable beds are outfitted with luxury 400TC, single ply, long staple cotton Pizuna sheets and down pillows (down alternative available too.). Children’s beds have cotton flannel sheets in cooler months. We provide big, thirsty Egyptian cotton bath sheets (bath towels in the children’s bath) in each bath and lots of cozy throws all over the house. We also provide shower gel, makeup removing towelettes, basic pantry items, all paper products including foil, baggies, etc., laundry and dishwashing detergent, firewood, fat wood fire starter and propane for the grill.
For the little ones, we have a pack n play, crib, high chair, 2 boosters, rolling play chair, potty chair, and full size folding stroller with big wheels for our gravel roads. For pet owners, we have bowls, 2 dog beds, various sized crates if your pet is crate trained, and “emergency” dog and puppy shampoo (we have ponds!), dog wipes, cleanup bags, hiking water bowl and pet stain/odor remover.
If you plan to stay during the snowy months, we highly recommend 4WD and possibly chains on your wheels. We do our very best to accommodate for the winter weather, but there are no reimbursements if your plans have to change due to the weather.
Our home is located in a very private, low density gated community and a few rules are in place for everyone’s enjoyment and safety. Please see our rental agreement..
Whether you are hard-working young couples who need to renew or grandparents who managed to get the whole family together, this time is so important. We understand. We are very hands on owners who will do everything we can to make your stay wonderful and relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!
*** CONSTRUCTION NOTICE *** A home is being built next door, and construction sometimes lapses for months. If you book with us and your trip is affected by construction activity, we will refund you 25% of the nightly rate and tax.
Our comfortable beds are outfitted with luxury 400TC, single ply, long staple cotton Pizuna sheets and down pillows (down alternative available too.). Children’s beds have cotton flannel sheets in cooler months. We provide big, thirsty Egyptian cotton bath sheets (bath towels in the children’s bath) in each bath and lots of cozy throws all over the house. We also provide shower gel, makeup removing towelettes, basic pantry items, all paper products including foil, baggies, etc., laundry and dishwashing detergent, firewood, fat wood fire starter and propane for the grill.
For the little ones, we have a pack n play, crib, high chair, 2 boosters, rolling play chair, potty chair, and full size folding stroller with big wheels for our gravel roads. For pet owners, we have bowls, 2 dog beds, various sized crates if your pet is crate trained, and “emergency” dog and puppy shampoo (we have ponds!), dog wipes, cleanup bags, hiking water bowl and pet stain/odor remover.
If you plan to stay during the snowy months, we highly recommend 4WD and possibly chains on your wheels. We do our very best to accommodate for the winter weather, but there are no reimbursements if your plans have to change due to the weather.
Our home is located in a very private, low density gated community and a few rules are in place for everyone’s enjoyment and safety. Please see our rental agreement..
Whether you are hard-working young couples who need to renew or grandparents who managed to get the whole family together, this time is so important. We understand. We are very hands on owners who will do everything we can to make your stay wonderful and relaxing. We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(96 Reviews)5.0
This was a wonderful stay for our whole family. Kerstin was a true dream to work with and went above and beyond to make sure everything we needed was there. Our whole group agreed we hope to book the same house next year for our annual trip!
5.0
The property was well maintained and well layed out. Most of all the property was very clean.
5.0
Beautiful house in a beautiful area. The owner is also super helpful.
5.0
This is our second time staying at this property and it never disappoints, by far the best property we have stayed in and we will come back again. The house is super clean with everything you need inside. Kerstin has thought of every detail you might need for you and your family including pets. The attention to detail in the house is second to none and kerstin customer service and attention goes beyond your expectations. We really feel like we are part of the family. Thank you again for everything kerstin we will
Be back again this year!!!!
5.0
We enjoyed a magical Christmas 2023 at this awesome home. It delivered everything we dreamed of and more. The 6 bedroom house was well appointed and we didn't need anything during our stay. They stocked the house with paper products, plenty of towels/linens, a gas (and charcoal) grill - with LP, and tons of seasoned firewood to burn. The owner even decorated the house for Christmas with a tree and Santas galore. We created tons of memories for our 3 generation family. 9 adults and 5 children, ages 4 months - 6 years. We cooked almost all of our meals for 5 nights in the well-appointed kitchen. We even had plenty of spices, coffee, and filters to use. The beds were very comfortable and the 5 1/2 bathrooms were very nice. There was even a spare crib tucked away in the master bedroom walk-in closet that we used for the 2-year-old's daily nap. The surprise of the house is hands down the basement game room! We used every inch of the space, including the pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, game table, big screen TV, fireplace + custom-made wood bar tables. We hosted a wine tasting one night and a buffet dinner another night down in the game room. What a nice, comfortable, spacious home. The owner was super helpful and communicative during our stay. We will be back!
5.0
It was just as described and better. The fireplaces were the biggest hits as well as all of the views!
5.0
We absolutely enjoyed our stay to the fullest. We had 8 adults and 8 children from 3-11. The home is beautiful, the views spectacular, we had plenty of wood for roaring fires inside and outside every day. We will definitely be returning in the future.
5.0
A five star rating is simply not enough. The home was perfect. The views were spectacular!
I was fortunate to meet Kerstin and can’t say thank you enough for sharing your home and for all of the extras. Kerstin went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we could possibly need. We’re already planning our next trip!
5.0
Great property, great amenities and most of all, great host!
5.0
We had a great time staying here. The owners are very informative and answered all of our questions and were very pleasant. The pictures dont do the house justice. The views are amazing
5.0
We all only had two complaints, the washboarded steep gravel road 😅 and no curtains on any windows so no sleeping in. But it worked out perfect because it was my Wedding weekend so we had plenty to do! Everything else was perfect. The view makes the road worth it.
5.0
We loved our time over Labor Day. The view was gorgeous and enjoyed our walks nearby. Lots to do around the area and even just sitting and relaxing around the house, the kids had lots to do. Communication and friendliness was 10/10. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful views with lots of room in the house! Hostess checked in and was always there when f we needed anything. I would definitely recommend this house for large families.
5.0
This house had everything we looked for. The house provided our group of 10 adults and 10 kids with more than enough space and games. The basement had a lot of fun games and the kitchen had everything we needed. The house has incredible views and is close to all hiking trails.
The host Kerstin was very good to communicate with and provide a lot of information with things to do in the area
5.0
Absolutely fantastic home and views! Plenty of room for all 17 adults. Kerstin was very caring about making sure that all of my family had a great time. She was always available if I called with a question about the property. You couldn't ask for a better host. If you want great mountain views, then this is the place to stay.
5.0
Wonderfully peaceful
5.0
We enjoyed our stay for a long, rainy weekend! Great view out the living area with open main floor. Awesome master bedroom/bathroom. Plenty of sleeping room. Basement was awesome with the games (shuffleboard, billiards, ping pong, foosball). We used the fire pit also - fire wood provided!
No curtains on the windows so we had daylight well past 9pm inside but we made do with our small kids.
Host was very informative on the front end and responsive during our stay. Would recommend to anyone with a large group looking for a mountain place getaway. Quiet community.
Thank you!
5.0
Ideal location for our annual gathering of great friends. Fantastic vistas, well appointed and set up for both privacy and social activities. Extremely helpful and accommodating hosts.
5.0
Beautiful property, very well appointed and supplied. It was obvious they care about their property and their guests. We had a few hiccups. Gate code was wrong, but it wouldn’t have been a big deal if we’d found the place earlier in the day. Might want to remind people cell signals are spotty and that can be a problem list in the mountains. All in all it was a great trip. The owners were very attentive and helpful.
5.0
This house had everything we needed and then some. For our multi family reunion we could not have asked for a better stay. The basement with ample entertainment kept the kids away from those who wanted some peace and quiet. Attention to detail could be seen throughout the property. The host was extremely prompt in responding to requests and went out of her way to accommodate our requests. Exceptional home, wonderful experience, cant recommend enough !
5.0
My friends and i pick a place in the country once a year to travel, meet, and enjoy ourselves every year. And we found heaven on earth here. A lifetime of memories made in this beautiful home surrounded by equally beautiful scenery. We couldnt ask for more.
5.0
The house was awesome! Everything was clean and inviting. The beds were super comfortable! We had a group of teenagers and it rained half the weekend. The game room in the basement was a huge hit! Communication with Kerstin was easy and she was very accommodating. Liked it so much that we already booked it for next year!
5.0
One of the Best vacation weekends for our family!!
Beautiful home with room abd fun for all..games movies nature and lovely kitchen..so nany considerate touches Appreciated!!
5.0
This house was everything as discribed, we had a wonderful time. Very roomy, with comfterable beds. The kitchen is just like being at home, every gadget you could need and plenty of dishes for all guest. We will stay again!
5.0
We rented this house with several families for a long weekend. It was great! The indoor fireplaces were nice and made it so cozy. The game room was a huge hit with everyone. Kitchen was very well stocked. Beds were comfortable. The best part though was the views. We were lucky to see a couple of incredible sunsets behind the mountains. The owner was exceptionally accommodating, even providing firewood. We all agreed we’d definitely rent this house again.
5.0
Our long weekend family getaway was fantastic! The house is beautiful and so wonderfully arranged and equipped for all ages! The beds and pillows were amazing; it was like sleeping in a luxury hotel! On top of all that, Kerstin, the owner, went above and beyond! She met us with fresh bread and blackberry jam, provided extra firewood, and even sleds for the kids! It really was a wonderful family time and we are already talking about going back!!
5.0
This was the perfect home for our family getaway. Very spacious and fun for all! The sunset views were amazing! We had everything we needed and more. Kerstin is very kind and responded immediately to all my questions. Happy to meet her. We made lifelong memories and will definitely be back!
5.0
Perfect cabin rental for a family getaway. Exactly how it was advertised. Kids loved the basement and game rooms. Recommend for any family needing a nice cozy cabin!
5.0
House was fabulous for our long weekend! Host answered any questions we had and was very accommodating. Would highly recommend and will stay again. Thanks!
5.0
My family and I love staying here! Great location, Great views!
5.0
This property is a must. Absolutely stunning views, does not get any better than this. The property is well maintained, clean and has all the amenities needed to have a great time. The property owners are easy to get in touch with and respond immediately. We enjoyed our stay and this home will be on the return list. Thank you for opening up your home to us and we had a great time.
5.0
Stayed at the property for four nights. Arrived after dark….was blown away by the views when we woke the next day! Great layout for large groups. We held our sales meeting here and it was setup perfect. Downtown Boone was not far away.
5.0
The views are incredible and the home has all the games you could ever want (ping pong, foosball, pool, and, my favorite, shuffleboard.)
5.0
I honestly cannot say enough good things about this beautiful property. It was the perfect place for our ladies prayer retreat. It was the most peaceful place, the views were breathtaking, we had everything we needed from the kitchen to the bathrooms and bedrooms. The hosts are just fabulous people, we will definitely be back next year.
5.0
We had a great time on our annual church ladies retreat! Eighteen of us enjoyed a time of relaxation and fun while in Vilas for a long weekend! The cabin was absolutely wonderful and so spacious with beautiful views & sunsets! So glad to meet Jeff and Kerstin...and Derby! :-) Thanks to Jeff and Kerstin for the delicious treat as we got in late one night for our arrival...so sweet to think of us! Communication with them was top notch also! If you are considering staying in their cabin, you will not be disappointed...you will make many super memories for years to come! We appreciate everything! In Christ, Currytown Baptist Church Ladies :-)
5.0
We loved our time with family at the beautiful mountain home. The owner Kerstin was amazing to work with! She was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Beyond that the home was so clean and had everything a large group (9 adults) would need to have a great time together making memories.
The views were breathtaking. We hope to return and recreate the experience ..
5.0
As a family, we rent cabins all the time… At the beach and mountains. We have a large family and almost to a person they mentioned this might’ve been the best cabin we’ve ever been in. It is exceptional and it’s fuse and in the way it is appointed and laid out. I highly recommend it.
5.0
The house worked great for our group of five families with children. There is enough space for everyone and the ground floor is set up perfectly for entertainment. The house is well maintained and clean. Definitely recommend!
5.0
We absolutely LOVED our stay at Lost Ridge! The views were STUNNING, the home was GORGEOUS and Kirsten was an AMAZING host. We were treated to fresh bread, delicious jam and butter and when we asked where a tea kettle was, Kirsten rushed out an bought one right away! The game room is also super cool. The whole family loved the house. Easily one of the best vacation rentals we have ever stayed in!
5.0
We were welcomed with a basket full of fresh bread and bakery items, pamphlets about local interests, and magazines. Spectacular views of the mountains from every room! The house had a very private feel and personality. We shared the house with our friends the first week and family the second week. The accommodations were perfect for both groups. The game room, especially with the additional beverage refrigerator, was tons of fun.
Sitting at the fire pit provided a great place for s’mores, looking at the stars, and telling ghost stories. We took walks around the community and enjoyed 8 trails within 20 miles of the property. Everyone who shared the house with us wants to come back next year. Thank you for sharing your “home” with us.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is $352 per night. This rental is $712 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private luxury home, sunset/mountain views, game room, pet-friendly, sleeps 22 ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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