House on Creek, Huge Deck, Gorgeous Property with Pond, 5 min to Downtown Boone
5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)House in Watauga, NC
14 guests · 4 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
House sits on private 3.5acres of park-like property with 450 feet of creek frontage against mountain backdrop with small pond including firepit. Overall yard is fairly level (slightly sloping near the house which is perfect for snow sledding; 2 sleds available in the carport), frisbee golf net in front yard. Open sprawling floor plan with huge picture windows, high wood ceilings, traditional and wood fired oven, huge outdoor deck with wood pellet grill perfect for large gatherings, separate private patio overlooking creek, 3 bedrooms upstairs including master bedroom with picture windows that sits 10' from the creek offering serenity, great bunk room downstairs with large TV perfect for video games, separate game room with pool table, ping pong table, fooseball table, huge study with dual 21" displays, docking station, printer, high speed internet. Has central A/C and heat, jacuzzi bathtub with picture window overlooking creek, all bedrooms include smart TV or TV with Rocu. There are 2 paved drives leading to the house, one to the upstairs carport and the other to the downstairs bunkroom. Kitchen is fully furnished. Large kitchen table seats 14. All picture windows have side operable windows allowing fresh mountain air into the house. Spring tasting well water right from the tap. Toxic free home (all cleaning, laundry and body wash use non-toxic ingredients).
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(29 Reviews)5.0
The setting is beautiful! The house is very roomy! The game room is a huge plus!
Unfortunately the deck actually had feces on it and the trash can outside was full upon arrival!
5.0
The house was very spacious which worked great for our large group. There was also tons of outdoor space. The large decks made grilling and just relaxing in nature very comfortable. The koi pond was also fun to watch. Our older teenagers loved that it was close to town and restaurants but you still had lots of privacy.
5.0
Excellent stay at this huge home on several acres with a pond and creek. Owner has gone above and beyond to make this a great place to relax.
5.0
Our family had an awesome experience at this beautiful property. It felt very secluded and had so much to offer. It was super clean and well stocked with bedding, any kitchen supply you can think of and even games. It felt like home. There were plenty of beds and everyone had space to spread out and be comfortable. The picture windows in the master were breathtaking. Most of our time was in the large family room, HUGE kitchen table, the game room or exploring outside. The creek along the property was fun to explore, we found salamanders and crawfish and even saw several deer. The home is minutes from the sweet city of Boone and close to many activities. Great balance of rest and activities. Definitely a top tier vacation spot!!! Highly recommend.
5.0
It was wonderful!! So much room for our whole extended family! Lots of comfortable beds! Super quiet neighborhood! Lots of bathrooms throughout! No one ever waited on a bathroom! House was stocked with everything you could possibly want or need! Lots of great outdoor space for all to roam and play. A fabulous creek running through, a hill for kid sledding, and loads of outdoor balcony space! And a game room filled with lots of things to entertain the kiddos, when we weren't out teaching the kids to ski. They did great and all decided it was our best trip ever!!
5.0
Had a wonderful family visit in Boone to visit APP State and ski! Lots of space for all and nice weather so could play in the yard too. Hope to return some day! Thank you!
5.0
This home and owners were perfect.
The location and access could not be any better.
Very spacious and all the amenities you could ask for.
We WILL be booking again!!!
5.0
What a gem! 7 adults and 7 kids and this house gave us all of the room we needed plus some. We got lucky and were able to experience snow! Having 3 acres to play was amazing! The property owners were very accommodating and pleasant. We will 100% be back to the Thorny Rose! It has now become my favorite vacation property! We don’t want to leave!
5.0
Very nice space for a large group. The house is a bit of a maze in the downstairs area. Decor is a combination of very attractive and needing some attention. But everything worked properly and was comfortable. Only have comfortable seating for 5 in the tv area but a really large kitchen table was nice and our group of 10 could all be seated.
5.0
Our stay was wonderful. Recommend this house for anyone with a large family and large group
of children! Awesome game room and plenty of yard space to play! We would book this property again!
It was clean and managers were great with communication.You will love it!
5.0
We SO enjoyed our stay! Location, cleanliness, well-stocked kitchen, lots of room to dine with 14 of our family. A private paradise but near many attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and surrounding areas. Don’t miss Stick Boys for baked goods, Mike’s Inland Seafood, Peddling Pig, Mast Stores, waterfalls and hiking trails or enjoy the front and side porches to relax. Plenty of places for kids and adults to relax, read, make s’mores, play disc golf, or run!
We will be back!
5.0
The pictures for this house did not do it justice. This house sits upon one of the most picturesque sceneries. The soothing sounds of the creek and the chirping of the birds would calm even the mist stressed person. House is equipped with every accommodation you can imagine. Multiple bathrooms for a large family and enough dining space to have everyone sit and eat every meal together. The grounds were out of a dream. The time we spent here as a family bonding will never be forgotten. As our kids ate getting older you cannot put s price on these memories.
5.0
Thanks to Tom and Carolyn for being such wonderful hosts! We enjoyed our stay with friends and family for our sons graduation from App State. I was worried after booking this property so late in the game, but it was everything we expected and more. Very close to town, yet you have the privacy and plenty of space to feel like your in the mountains. The stream running outside, beside the property, the diversity in terrain, the pond, the trees, everything was perfect. Tom also offered to go out of his way to return some left items. ❤️ Thank you
5.0
My family and I had a phenomenal time at the property. Everything was well laid out, Tom and Carolyn were very responsive to a small issue that we had. Definitely looking forward to staying there again.
5.0
The good: Easy access, incredible outdoor property. Kitchen spacious and plenty of seating at the dinner table. Master is ridiculous large with amazing views. Kids bunk area is tucked away downstairs, we barely knew kids were there! (plus or minus depends). Amazing hot water and pressure in the showers. Parking under a carport a bonus for sure. Regular coffee and Keurig a plus. Place was clean and well stocked.
The not so good: As many have said, family room seating was not enough. 5 fit on couches at best but uncomfortably close. For a group of 12 that felt like less ability to hang and bond in the evenings. Half the people we at the kitchen table instead of family room. Master was huge, other 2 queen rooms significantly smaller so make sure if you have multiple couples you work that out. One queen has an en suite bathroom the other uses small hallway full bath. Office is huge but you have to walk thru it to get to master fyi.
Owners please add a roku to all tv's (only queen room and kids have it), the LG tv system in other rooms was difficult to navigate and you can't get good channels or apps. Realized too late that you do recycle. Maybe add an outside bin specific for that with the note and we would have been thrilled to do so.
Thanks again for an overall fantastic stay.
5.0
We had a great thanksgiving week at the property. The upstairs layout gave us plenty of place to hang out and enjoy. The well stocked kitchen was fabulous for preparing thanksgiving dinner and the huge table made it easy to gather around.
We loved having the office space and appreciated how much easier it made staying connected. The kids really enjoyed the game area downstairs and the bunk room (with its own TV). The property was close to everything but also felt like you were in your own world.
5.0
Beautiful home and location! Bubbling brook and deer family on property..first light dnow amd we sledded down the hill..so much family fun!!
5.0
You know how you see pictures online and you know it won't REALLY look like that? NOT THIS HOUSE! This house is nothing short of amazing - we loved the kitchen and that dining table it stunning. Football on in the living room and projected to the screen downstairs, we had college kids and Dad's cheering for App State and playing ping pong and shuffle board....upstairs a great spread of food and plenty of room to cheer for App and enjoy the views from all the windows. The kitchen is very well appointed (and the dishwasher is quiet!), the entire house was spotless, the beds are comfortable and there were plenty of towels. The exterior is absolutely because, even with a bit of rain. We'll be back for Parent's Weekend next year - already planning the menu!!
5.0
Great property for an ASU game weekend! Close to grocery store, King Street, and the stadium.
5.0
Very good, the cooling system in the lower level was difficult to make comfortable....too cold, and vents would not adjust
5.0
We had a wonderful family stay in Boone visiting our oldest son. Our family ranged in age from 3-73 and there was space, activities, and beds for all. I especially loved having meals at the huge dining table.
We enjoyed the area with hikes, waterfalls, go-karts, rock hunting, farmer’s market, the Children’s Playhouse, and more. My favorite was just sitting on the large porch and hearing the birds and watching deer.
The kitchen was spacious and stocked with seasonings and most any kind of cookware you can imagine.
I would definitely stay here again
5.0
Great place for the whole family
Very easy
5.0
This was a very pleasant stay near downtown Boone. We were skiing and decided to stay at this property. The house has lots of room, plenty of bathrooms, abundant hot water and a massive deck and fun playroom. We loved the great table and kitchen for as we had 14 people. Couch space is limited but the hosts have camp chairs in carport so we were able have a good time. Nice big TVs. While an older home you can tell it has a lot of upgrades and TLC. There was also a nice office if you wanted to work remote and the internet seemed speedy and reliable. We would stay here again.
5.0
Nice stay in mountains
This was a very pleasant stay near downtown Boone. We were skiing and decided to stay at this property. The house has lots of room, plenty of bathrooms, abundant hot water and a massive deck and fun playroom. We loved the great table and kitchen for as we had 14 people. Couch space is limited but the hosts have camp chairs in carport so we were able have a good time. Nice big TVs. While an older home you can tell it has a lot of upgrades and TLC. There was also a nice office if you wanted to work remote and the internet seemed speedy and reliable. We would stay here again.
5.0
Winter Storm IZZY 2022!
This hilltop treasure nestled in the mountains is exactly what we needed with so much more than expected for our family retreat. Parents (4) grandparents (4) and grandchildren (4) were engaged the entire time. Everything is at the house expect your food. This house goes on and on, take a different turn and find another room. Entrances from lower level, carport and the porch that wraps around half of the house.
Cook’s kitchen (double oven), all the tools you could need, spices, complimentary coffee (pot and Keurig in master we used in kitchen). Enough room for assistant cooks in prep. They even leave one cabinet empty for all the food you bring.
Dining room table for meals, coloring, and games galore
Family room with games for preschool to senior. Cozy fireplace
Game room where we played pool, table shuffleboard and hide and seek
Bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds and chairs
Bathrooms galore with showers or tubs had heater fans for the cold blooded.
Laundry room with space for wet cloths shoes to dry between hiking or snow time.
The panoramic kitchen/dinning/family room windows display the beautiful mountain grounds complete with trails, birds, and other wildlife. The abundant window seats and chairs provide a perfect view of the snow falling and blowing up with the winds, the children/adults playing near the frozen pond, sledding down the hill. We all felt as if we were part of a perfect snow globe…snow softly falling then winds blowing the dry powder in every direction.
Tom and Carolyn are super nice and accessible, as we needed to stay in contact because of the winter storm. They were very accommodating before, during and after our stay
Pam O
Jan 13-17, 2022
5.0
Perfect Getaway
Winter Storm IZZY 2022!
This hilltop treasure nestled in the mountains is exactly what we needed with so much more than expected for our family retreat. Parents (4) grandparents (4) and grandchildren (4) were engaged the entire time. Everything is at the house expect your food. This house goes on and on, take a different turn and find another room. Entrances from lower level, carport and the porch that wraps around half of the house.
Cook’s kitchen (double oven), all the tools you could need, spices, complimentary coffee (pot and Keurig in master we used in kitchen). Enough room for assistant cooks in prep. They even leave one cabinet empty for all the food you bring.
Dining room table for meals, coloring, and games galore
Family room with games for preschool to senior. Cozy fireplace
Game room where we played pool, table shuffleboard and hide and seek
Bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds and chairs
Bathrooms galore with showers or tubs had heater fans for the cold blooded.
Laundry room with space for wet cloths shoes to dry between hiking or snow time.
The panoramic kitchen/dinning/family room windows display the beautiful mountain grounds complete with trails, birds, and other wildlife. The abundant window seats and chairs provide a perfect view of the snow falling and blowing up with the winds, the children/adults playing near the frozen pond, sledding down the hill. We all felt as if we were part of a perfect snow globe…snow softly falling then winds blowing the dry powder in every direction.
Tom and Carolyn are super nice and accessible, as we needed to stay in contact because of the winter storm. They were very accommodating before, during and after our stay
Pam O
Jan 13-17, 2022
5.0
Lovely home and large private property
We had a great visit with family in this lovely home in Boone. Just minutes from historic downtown and Appalachian State University. There were 4 full bathrooms on the main level! The large family room, dining room, and kitchen were open concept and had vaulted ceilings. Perfect for our stay. The grocery store and gas station are on the way into the neighborhood, and there is everything you need nearby. The pictures don’t do it justice. The views from the Master bedroom and soaking tub of the creek and private trees was fantastic. I wish we had warmer weather to enjoy the huge deck! Very nice!
5.0
beautiful place that was just right for out 8 person golf trip
5.0
Great place - Beautiful property
beautiful place that was just right for out 8 person golf trip
5.0
My family and I stumbled upon this listing last-minute as our plans for the 4th changed unexpectedly! The host was BEYOND accommodating for our group with quick responses and communication. This cabin was perfect for our family and was much bigger than we expected! We had tons of room for our group of 11. The teens played pool, ping pong and even some disc golf on the massive front lawn! The evenings were spent by the fire pit.
I’m not sure you can fully imagine how peaceful this property is. I had my coffee on the porch each morning and watched deer, chipmunks and rabbits in the yard. To be so close to Boone, it is quiet and secluded. There is a stream that surrounds the home and the sound is so peaceful! I’m doing some coursework online and their office was even a perfect place to get some work done while my kids played!
A few things worth noting: lots of space on the back porch for visiting with family/friends, master suite to die for with views of the stream & forest views on back of the property, master suite furnished with keurig coffee maker & wine/beverage cooler, comfy beds, space for everyone to have a quiet spot to chill, excellent grill, table in kitchen to seat 11+ comfortably, cooking spices provided & working indoor fireplace to keep the home warm!
The owners love this property and it shows in the care of this home. If you are looking for a mountain house that is central to EVERYTHING Blue Ridge look no further! This house has it all! My family will return for sure!
5.0
Mountain paradise just minutes from Boone💚
My family and I stumbled upon this listing last-minute as our plans for the 4th changed unexpectedly! The host was BEYOND accommodating for our group with quick responses and communication. This cabin was perfect for our family and was much bigger than we expected! We had tons of room for our group of 11. The teens played pool, ping pong and even some disc golf on the massive front lawn! The evenings were spent by the fire pit.
I’m not sure you can fully imagine how peaceful this property is. I had my coffee on the porch each morning and watched deer, chipmunks and rabbits in the yard. To be so close to Boone, it is quiet and secluded. There is a stream that surrounds the home and the sound is so peaceful! I’m doing some coursework online and their office was even a perfect place to get some work done while my kids played!
A few things worth noting: lots of space on the back porch for visiting with family/friends, master suite to die for with views of the stream & forest views on back of the property, master suite furnished with keurig coffee maker & wine/beverage cooler, comfy beds, space for everyone to have a quiet spot to chill, excellent grill, table in kitchen to seat 11+ comfortably, cooking spices provided & working indoor fireplace to keep the home warm!
The owners love this property and it shows in the care of this home. If you are looking for a mountain house that is central to EVERYTHING Blue Ridge look no further! This house has it all! My family will return for sure!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is £198 per night. This rental is £219 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at House on Creek, Huge Deck, Gorgeous Property with Pond, 5 min to Downtown Boone. 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 House on Creek, Huge Deck, Gorgeous Property with Pond, 5 min to Downtown Boone 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 House on Creek, Huge Deck, Gorgeous Property with Pond, 5 min to Downtown Boone?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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