SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE 'CABIN' AT KILKELLYS!
5.0
Outstanding(247 Reviews)Cabin in Watauga, NC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cabin rental
WE INVITE YOU TO RELAX AND REJUVENATE AT THE CABIN AT KILKELLYS! There are 2 rentals. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE WEST WING CONDO AT KILKELLYS. VRBO ID NUMBER 366571. IT HAS THE SAME AMAZING MOUNTAIN VIEWS PLUS INCREDIBLE SUNSET VIEWS!
Perched high on a finger ridge of the Eastern Continental Divide, in a gorgeous pristene area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kilkelly's luxurious CABIN provides amazing long-range views, fully comparable to those seen from nearby Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks. In this unique 22-acre setting, you are surrounded by tall mountains and deep valleys, while privately nestled among flowers and gardens. Privacy was key in locating the CABIN. It is several hundred yards down the ridge from the Main House, out of sight and sound. And there are no other buildings or dwellings within sight or sound.
The remarkable long-range and layered views from the CABIN are seen from a high and vaulted prospective, extending over 100 miles across natural, undisturbed woodlands and fields! Sunrises and sunsets are varied and magnificent. It's also a perfect place to experience dramatic weather changes and cloud formations -- above you and below! And at night, it's a star gazer's dream! With no city lights, the stars are bright and plentiful (we furnish binoculars). And there are no highways nearby, or traffic noise to interfere with orchestral sounds of nature. And WOW, we have NO MOSQUITOES! Kind of a mountain paradise.
The CABIN itself is a custom 1600 SF, upscale cedar log home. It has two King bedroom suites, two pull-out sofas, two full baths, a fully appointed and stocked kitchen, a large gas grill, comfortable dining for six (inside and out), fine living room couches and swivel-rocker chairs, and a stone gas fireplace. There is a small pantry, lots of cabinet space, a game room with an indoor shuffleboard, and four wide-screen HD TVs with DVRs and DVDs (one with 3D). On the outside is a covered front porch, and open deck wrap around to an elevated attached gazebo, a lower patio with lounge chairs, hammocks, and swings. We also have outdoor play areas and equipment for children and adults, including a 45-foot rope swing, a standard swing set, a regulation horse shoe pit, and a stone fire pit. And of course, many adjacent and nearby walking trails, streams, and cascades.
The Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Bamboo Gap is only 1/3 mile from the CABIN, and Boone and Blowing Rock are just minutes away. Mileage distances: Boone downtown 5mi.; Blowing Rock downtown 8mi.; Appalachian Ski Mtn. 6mi.; Hawksnest Tubing & Zip Line Resort 18mi.; dSugar Mtn. Ski Resort 22mi.; Beech Mtn. Ski Resort 28mi; Banner Elk 22mi.; Grandfather Mtn. 19mi.; Linville Gorge Falls 34mi.; Mt. Mitchell 71mi.; Asheville 100mi.; West Jefferson 26mi.; Charlotte 100mi.; and HEAVEN -- 0mi.!
Our goal is to share this remarkable natural setting with our guests by providing private, warm and luxurious accommodations, and a memorable visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
WE WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE CABIN AT KILKELLYS.
Your Innkeepers,
Joanie and Gary Kilkelly
Keywords: Cabin, Log Cabin, Luxury Cabin, Rustic, Luxury, Scenic Cabin, Mountain Cabin, Romantic Get-Away, Boone Cabin, Blowing Rock Cabin, Views, Long Range Views, Layered Views, High Elevation Views, Panoramic Views, Sunset Views, Sunrise Views, Vaulted Views, Scenic, Quiet, Private, Gardens,
Perched high on a finger ridge of the Eastern Continental Divide, in a gorgeous pristene area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kilkelly's luxurious CABIN provides amazing long-range views, fully comparable to those seen from nearby Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks. In this unique 22-acre setting, you are surrounded by tall mountains and deep valleys, while privately nestled among flowers and gardens. Privacy was key in locating the CABIN. It is several hundred yards down the ridge from the Main House, out of sight and sound. And there are no other buildings or dwellings within sight or sound.
The remarkable long-range and layered views from the CABIN are seen from a high and vaulted prospective, extending over 100 miles across natural, undisturbed woodlands and fields! Sunrises and sunsets are varied and magnificent. It's also a perfect place to experience dramatic weather changes and cloud formations -- above you and below! And at night, it's a star gazer's dream! With no city lights, the stars are bright and plentiful (we furnish binoculars). And there are no highways nearby, or traffic noise to interfere with orchestral sounds of nature. And WOW, we have NO MOSQUITOES! Kind of a mountain paradise.
The CABIN itself is a custom 1600 SF, upscale cedar log home. It has two King bedroom suites, two pull-out sofas, two full baths, a fully appointed and stocked kitchen, a large gas grill, comfortable dining for six (inside and out), fine living room couches and swivel-rocker chairs, and a stone gas fireplace. There is a small pantry, lots of cabinet space, a game room with an indoor shuffleboard, and four wide-screen HD TVs with DVRs and DVDs (one with 3D). On the outside is a covered front porch, and open deck wrap around to an elevated attached gazebo, a lower patio with lounge chairs, hammocks, and swings. We also have outdoor play areas and equipment for children and adults, including a 45-foot rope swing, a standard swing set, a regulation horse shoe pit, and a stone fire pit. And of course, many adjacent and nearby walking trails, streams, and cascades.
The Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Bamboo Gap is only 1/3 mile from the CABIN, and Boone and Blowing Rock are just minutes away. Mileage distances: Boone downtown 5mi.; Blowing Rock downtown 8mi.; Appalachian Ski Mtn. 6mi.; Hawksnest Tubing & Zip Line Resort 18mi.; dSugar Mtn. Ski Resort 22mi.; Beech Mtn. Ski Resort 28mi; Banner Elk 22mi.; Grandfather Mtn. 19mi.; Linville Gorge Falls 34mi.; Mt. Mitchell 71mi.; Asheville 100mi.; West Jefferson 26mi.; Charlotte 100mi.; and HEAVEN -- 0mi.!
Our goal is to share this remarkable natural setting with our guests by providing private, warm and luxurious accommodations, and a memorable visit to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
WE WOULD LOVE TO WELCOME YOU TO THE CABIN AT KILKELLYS.
Your Innkeepers,
Joanie and Gary Kilkelly
Keywords: Cabin, Log Cabin, Luxury Cabin, Rustic, Luxury, Scenic Cabin, Mountain Cabin, Romantic Get-Away, Boone Cabin, Blowing Rock Cabin, Views, Long Range Views, Layered Views, High Elevation Views, Panoramic Views, Sunset Views, Sunrise Views, Vaulted Views, Scenic, Quiet, Private, Gardens,
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(247 Reviews)5.0
This property is stunning with the views, all the details attended to, the decor, the comfortable bed and shower and access to Boone and Blowing Rock. The owners were attentive and pleasant to work with during our stay. We already booked next year!
5.0
In our past trips to the Boone area, we have never stayed at the same place twice (descriptions/pictures turned out to be misleading, poor views, etc.).
The Kilkellys' cabin is everything you see in the listing, and more! The home is well laid out, the furniture is sturdy and comfortable, it was very clean and definitely not rundown. We spent a majority of our time on the patio gazing out at the mountain views, and watching the variety of birds that came to the feeders.
Kilkellys is definitely a place to get away from it all, but not feel like you're roughing it. Also, the owners were very responsive in answering any questions we had. As I mentioned at the beginning, we've never stayed the same place twice before, but that won't be the case with the Kilkelly cabin. We will definitely return.
5.0
We loved spending time in this beautiful and comfy cabin with amazing views and warm and caring hosts!! Looking forward to returning next year!! :-)
5.0
Have stayed here several times over the years. We always have a wonderful experience at this cabin. Beautiful view, swing on the porch and the best when it comes to the hospitality offered by Gary and Joanie. Hate to leave!!
5.0
Best view ever.. Great accommodations. Wonderful wildlife. Remarkable landscaping.
Pleasant and helpful hosts.
5.0
Amazing from start to finish
5.0
This was a beautiful place. It has spectacular views. Well furnished and decorated. Provides lots of amenities for the home. Really enjoyed our stay. Hope to be back.
5.0
We love staying at Kilkelly Cabin. It has been 4 years and it is even better than I remember!
5.0
This was awesome. The location is super private and peaceful, but with an amazing view. All things I look for in a mountain cabin. Fully stocked kitchen, which helps when you cook most of your meals! The gas fireplace was awesome. Every part of the cabin and all the furniture was well built/high quality. The 45 foot swing on the property was a nice treat! I could go on and on, but you just need to book it and see for yourself. Leave us some room to come back, though. Great place!
5.0
This property far exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were so comfortable and the hosts were simply lovely. We are already talking about a return trip!
5.0
We had an amazing time. The cabin was cozy and the views were spectacular. We especially enjoyed watching the birds through the picture window. Will definitely be returning.
5.0
Amazing Views. Relaxing. Kind and thoughtful owners!
5.0
My goodness what a nice location this is! The folks managing the property were kind and responsive. The location is secluded enough that you feel separated from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world, while still being just a 15 minute drive from downtown Boone. I do suggest arriving in an AWD/4WD vehicle if it's been snowing, but that's my blanket advice for anyone visiting the mountains during winter.
The cabin is beautiful, second only to the views. Plenty of spots to just sit and relax–in front of the fireplace, on the adjustable gazebo porch swing, or in front of an enormous window overlooking the valley.
The first day was crisp and clear. The second day it was very foggy, which created a very cool atmosphere around the cabin. It gave us a chance to try out the downstairs shuffleboard table, watch a few movies on the living room TV, and curl up in front of the large fireplace in the living room.
I recently took a remote job with an employer in Boone that'll require me to visit on-site several times a year. Part of my motivation booking here was to see if my wife and I could find a place we could love coming back to over and over. I think we've found it!
5.0
Outstanding, private, stellar views, beautiful sunrise, house is very well appointed. 100% will return
5.0
We rented this cabin for a post Christmas/New Years stay as a group of 5 friends and it was hands down the best experience we have ever had with a rental property. The cabin was better than we expected. The stunning views from the giant living room window and porch, the comfort and provided necessities, the close location to downtown Boone and Blowing Rock while still feeling like you were completely secluded. Everything about the property and our stay was everything we wanted and more. We cannot recommend this cabin enough! Book your dream cabin stay NOW!!
5.0
A truly wonderful cabin , with everything you would need for a mountain getaway . And we got snow . The best anniversary trip ever
5.0
What a beautiful place!! Perfect accommodations for 2 couples. We will be back.
5.0
We loved the location, views, coziness, and fun activities at the cabin. Would not hesitate to return.
5.0
We have stayed at a lot of vacation homes over the years, and this is surely one of the best of them! Pictures don’t really do the home justice; the view is stunning.
The hosts were wonderful and did a great job of equipping the rental. We love to cook and were thrilled to find that the kitchen had all of the tools you’d need to make a meal.
The location was also fantastic. You could be on the Blue Ridge Parkway within minutes, and in Boone or Blowing Rock in 10-15 minutes. We had such a fantastic stay and would love to return if we’re in the area again!
5.0
Although we only had a brief stay of 2 days, the cabin experience was excellent and exactly as we expected. Joanie was always available and prompt with responses when needed, also flexible with a few last minute requests we had. The cabin, furniture, appliances and decoration are of great quality and taste, we truly enjoyed it!
Flavio & family.
5.0
It was a breathtaking, peaceful, decompressing, and healing visit for all four adults— first timers to mountains. Would be grateful to cone back and experience more time in exact same location. Owners are very caring, generous people and fun to converse with! LOVED IT!
5.0
My husband kept asking me if I wanted to stop at the overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I told him “no” because we had the same view from the cabin. Seriously, you can see for miles. This is a beautifully well-maintained cabin with all the amenities.
5.0
The cabin was great! The views were amazing! The only bad part was that we had to leave!
5.0
The property and cabin were fantastic! The views were even better than the photos. We found it hard to leave the cabin to check out the nearby mountain towns. One of the few places we have stayed that we did not want to leave. We will stay longer the next time!
5.0
Magnificent property. First class in all respects. Hosts were wonderful. Hosts, Facilities, Location, Views, all were absolutely great.
5.0
This is an outstanding property with amazing views of the mountains. It is a quick 10 minute drive into Boone and a 20 minute drive to Blowing Rock. Joanie is a wonderful host and very accommodating.
5.0
What a wonderful week we had at the Kilkelly’s private cabin! Everything about our time there was special! The cabin is so comfortable and well appointed. The Kilkellys have provided all anyone needs for a wonderful mountain retreat, plus many, many extras! The view is awesome!! Just the R&R my husband and I needed! We have already reserved our week+ for next year! Thanks to our wonderful hosts!
5.0
The cabin is everything we had hoped for, inside and out. The cabin is comfortable, clean, and the kitchen is very well-equipped. We loved using the fire pit and swing. Our hosts were responsive and generous. But the best part of the cabin is it’s setting with unparalleled views of the mountains. A wonderful stay we hope to repeat.
5.0
Wonderful property, wonderful hosts! All the privacy we wanted with the perfect amount of attention from the Kilkellys! We absolutely loved our stay!!
5.0
Third trip here and looking forward to getting back. Especially enjoyed the rainbow across the valley this time!
5.0
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cleanest cabin we’ve ever stayed (inside and out)! The mountain views from all windows were stunning. The back deck with swing were fabulous. There was plenty of comfortable outdoor seating on the porch, deck, by the fire pit - both in shade and in sun. Joanie was the perfect hostess. The kitchen was stocked, and we appreciated the toiletries and amenities. The beds were very comfortable, and pillows, sheets, and towels were very clean. We enjoyed the serene environment with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, and Boone. We can’t wait to come back!
5.0
Words cannot describe this cabin and the scenery. Everywhere you look you can see God’s hand at work! The kitchen is very well stocked with all that’s needed for meal prep and serving. The owners are wonderful and so accommodating!!! The fresh eggs were an added bonus! Thank you to the “K” family for your hospitality. Hope to see you again soon!
5.0
The cabin and the views were spectacular. The hosts were more than accommodating, they made sure we were welcomed and offered several times to get us anything if it wasn't already at the cabin. Cabin was very clean. Highly recommend staying at their cabin!
5.0
I can't say enough about Joanie and Gary as hosts as we have been visiting here at least once a year since 2016. The experience is like none other and we've had so many family memories at the cabin. Their property is like a private resort and they always go out of their way to make sure our stay is top notch.
5.0
This cabin and property are just perfect. Everything was clean and the kitchen cabinets were orderly. We were gifted fresh eggs from the owner. My boys enjoyed visiting the chickens, playing on the rope swing and shuffleboard! Owners pay close attention to detail to make this place as comfortable as possible. Very impressed all around.
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous property! The pictures don’t do the Kilkelly’s cabin and views justice. Joanie was wonderful and very attentive. I will definitely stay here again.
5.0
This cabin and property are just perfect. Everything was clean and the kitchen cabinets were orderly. We were gifted fresh eggs from the owner. My boys enjoyed visiting the chickens, playing on the rope swing and shuffleboard! Owners pay close attention to detail to make this place as comfortable as possible. Very impressed all around.
5.0
We spent the first weekend of spring break at the cabin and had a wonderful device-free time. The cabin and surrounding area offered us and our three kids (9,7,4) plenty to do. From the rope swing on the property, to easy hikes right off the Blue Ridge Parkway, to the candy barrels at Mast General Store, we loved every minute of it.
Joanie and Gary could not have been more hospitable, they worked with us on date changes and provided farm fresh eggs at check-in. The cabin was exactly what we were looking for and the view from the porch and living room is unbelievable!
5.0
Absolutely gorgeous property! The pictures don’t do the Kilkelly’s cabin and views justice. Joanie was wonderful and very attentive. I will definitely stay here again.
5.0
TBH all other reviewers are right. This is a fantastic stay.
Lots of little things that show the cabin is thoughtfully taken care of: coffee grinder in pantry, many spices available in the kitchen, high-quality bath tissue, ability to move the swing on the deck to a different position, extra shuffleboard sand if needed, etc.
Clearly a focus on the smaller details that add up. And check-on and check-out was seamless.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is £198 per night. This rental is £126 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE 'CABIN' AT KILKELLYS!. 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 SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE 'CABIN' AT KILKELLYS! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at SPECTACULAR PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM THE LUXURIOUS, PRIVATE 'CABIN' AT KILKELLYS!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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