Log Cabin on Watauga River
Cabin in Brushy Fork, NC
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this cabin rental
Must be at least 25 years of age to book.
Welcome to Casa Rio!
Casa Rio is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. You will find custom log beams, columns, and handrails throughout, with hand-crafted branch balustrades. All of the beds have hand-hewn log frames. If "mountain elegance" is what you are seeking, and on the river as well, Casa Rio delivers!
Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Casa Rio is also convenient and central to all the High Country offers. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is only 11 miles away. Snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating are nearby, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain about 12 miles and Beech Mountain Ski Resort only 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is only about 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Casa Rio.
The main level of Casa Rio features an open floorplan with a foyer entry boasting high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Immediately on your right are a laundry room and full bathroom. Further inside, you find a central, wood-burning fireplace with dramatic floor-to-ceiling stonework, open on both sides so guests can enjoy it from the dining area and the great room. A banquet-style dining table seats up to 8 guests. Entertaining is easy with the additional counter-height 4-seat table and three bar stools at the center kitchen island. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances and is centered around a gas cooktop with custom stone accents above. The adjacent great room has two leather sofas, positioned conversationally, offering a view of the fireplace and the big screen HD Smart TV.
The king master suite with an HDTV, and a sliding glass door leading to a rear patio, is on the main level. You can hear and see the Watauga River. There is a generous ensuite master bathroom with slate tile floors, his and hers vanity, a large walk-in closet, an open stone shower, and a circular jetted soaking tub in the center of the bathroom.
Upstairs offers flanking bedrooms, one with a king bed and an HDTV, the other with two twin beds and two twin trundles (sleeps four), and an HDTV. A full central bathroom with a tub and shower services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a new slate pool table, an HDTV, and comfy leather furniture.
Off of the kitchen and great room is an open-air deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table, and chairs. Below the main level deck, at ground level, is a covered patio with a hot tub and lounge-style seating, just a step up from the backyard, which slopes gently down to the Watauga River and features a wood-burning fire pit.
Welcome to Casa Rio!
Casa Rio is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. You will find custom log beams, columns, and handrails throughout, with hand-crafted branch balustrades. All of the beds have hand-hewn log frames. If "mountain elegance" is what you are seeking, and on the river as well, Casa Rio delivers!
Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Casa Rio is also convenient and central to all the High Country offers. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is only 11 miles away. Snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating are nearby, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain about 12 miles and Beech Mountain Ski Resort only 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is only about 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Casa Rio.
The main level of Casa Rio features an open floorplan with a foyer entry boasting high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Immediately on your right are a laundry room and full bathroom. Further inside, you find a central, wood-burning fireplace with dramatic floor-to-ceiling stonework, open on both sides so guests can enjoy it from the dining area and the great room. A banquet-style dining table seats up to 8 guests. Entertaining is easy with the additional counter-height 4-seat table and three bar stools at the center kitchen island. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances and is centered around a gas cooktop with custom stone accents above. The adjacent great room has two leather sofas, positioned conversationally, offering a view of the fireplace and the big screen HD Smart TV.
The king master suite with an HDTV, and a sliding glass door leading to a rear patio, is on the main level. You can hear and see the Watauga River. There is a generous ensuite master bathroom with slate tile floors, his and hers vanity, a large walk-in closet, an open stone shower, and a circular jetted soaking tub in the center of the bathroom.
Upstairs offers flanking bedrooms, one with a king bed and an HDTV, the other with two twin beds and two twin trundles (sleeps four), and an HDTV. A full central bathroom with a tub and shower services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a new slate pool table, an HDTV, and comfy leather furniture.
Off of the kitchen and great room is an open-air deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table, and chairs. Below the main level deck, at ground level, is a covered patio with a hot tub and lounge-style seating, just a step up from the backyard, which slopes gently down to the Watauga River and features a wood-burning fire pit.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Brushy Fork, NC
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Rio. The house was very well equipped and had everything we needed to enjoy a few days relaxing with our family. Everything was just as described. The location was excellent - quiet, secluded, yet close to town for great dining and shopping options. Great hiking and fly fishing options for nature lovers too!
6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house. Convenient to Boone. The shower in the bathroom by the laund
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed our stay at Casa Rio, convenient to several cities and all things to do.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall a great stay!! This was a moms trip and the property was perfect for the 5 of us. Clean, well stocked with necessary items, comfortable beds, and good location close to Boone!
Only a few minor things to add:
-we arrived after dark and there were no outside lights on
-the towels for hot tub were hard to find-they were located in a bin behind the couch in living room
-light in master bath toilet room was burnt out
-we could not find the outside trash cans at time of departure, they were located to the left of the front porch inside a closet area.
Overall, great property! Highly recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
We are from the coast, so we really loved that this home was really close to the main highways without all the curves (that we’re not used to!) that can come along with mountain rentals. The home is so beautiful, roomy, and eclectic- and we loved the wood burning fireplace in the center of the room.
The only thing I wish I knew before going is this home isn’t “right” on the river. It’s a pretty steep hill to get to and from the river from the house, and we took along our young kids as well as my almost 70 year old dad and all his fishing gear. It was a hike, but they did catch fish and had a great time once they got down!
All in all a great time, and just a few short minutes to the Original Mast General Store, Boone, and Blowing Rock.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved the view and the house was perfect for our needs! We enjoyed the fireplace and the kitchen was nice to prepare a meal in. Beds were comfortable. The upstairs twin room required creativity to find a way to use both trundles but we figured it out.
My only minor complaint was that a hot tub fee was included in our fees but a 2 page list of rules and possible charges made us 2 scared to use it! Lol
We would stay here again for sure :)
10.0 / 10.0
We loved it! Sitting on the deck listening to the river and birds singing first thing with my coffee, doesn't get any better than that.
10.0 / 10.0
We and the family enjoyed our extended weekend stay. Great property and very well maintained.
10.0 / 10.0
Such a beautiful cabin!
10.0 / 10.0
We were very impressed with this house (much larger than in photos) and all of the unique characteristics! My 7 year old son loved fishing in the stream and playing pool. Hot tub and other amenities were very nice and in good condition. This was a perfect house for our family's annual trip! Thank you!
8.0 / 10.0
The home is nice and in a quiet neighborhood but wasn’t clean and wasn’t ready for an on time check in.
The decks were covered in leaves. The house was dusty and candy wrappers left around the home.
8.0 / 10.0
Casa Rio
House was large, plenty of places to relax & enjoy the view. Saw deer in the yard at some point each day of our stay. The pool table & hot tub are a nice addition. Really enjoyed the quiet & beauty of the place.
10.0 / 10.0
Spring Break
This cabin was phenomenal! We had 8 people and it comfortably fit all of us, the cots upstairs were great! Plenty of space and the hot tub was great in the evenings! This cabin came equipped with everything we needed to cook every night and was very clean and well kept. It definitely exceeded expectations! About 15-20 minutes outside of Boone depending on how fast you take the mountain roads so all in all great location! 10/10 would recommend!
6.0 / 10.0
Overall it was a nice getaway
Weekend getaway was generally nice. House is definitely showing it’s age and the wear of years of rental stays. Home needs some TLC and a good cleaning. The front door has no insulation and was unpleasant during our winter weekend stay. Hot tub water was cloudy. We made the best of the trip and were discounted for some inconveniences.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful but….
This cabin is very nice plenty of space and great location. But the house was not cleaned very well, lots of dust and hair on floors, windows and shelves. No dish soap, laundry detergent, paper towels or garbage bags. I know these products are not required but for the price a small amount is normal in all my other VBRO visits.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect getaway
My husband and I snowboard but also wanted to be off the ski mountain. We chose this cabin last minute and it was perfect. The drive is beautiful. The cabin had everything we needed and more. The hot tub and pool table were perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with the supplies we needed to stay in. We will book again.
10.0 / 10.0
Casa Rios Visit
I am a frequent user of VRBO and visitor to the Boone NC area. So generally I have a broader history and therein expectation of what a property should be. I was over-all very pleased with my visit. All of the key elements of the property were in excellent working order despite what some earlier reviews pointed out. I was very happy.
The hot tub is one of the best I have experienced and the Jacuzzi in the master is a very nice touch.
Service from the rental team was also top notch.
The location is excellent.
Do be prepared with 4 wheel drive if there is snow or ice as the driveway in is steep. The drive is a circle with one of the entrances much easier to navigate than the other. I would recommend a footnote to this entry process to help first time renters.
I was there for a business / work sabbatical so Internet was vital. I had excellent reception with Verizon. I understand that T-Mobile is not good.
Thanks for a splendid visit and enjoyable use of your home.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was very clean and the scenery was amazing!
I really enjoyed our stay we will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Getaway
The location of the property is perfect. Extremely convenient to Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. Relaxing outdoor atmosphere with the river behind the home and the fire pit. It’s also a great area to walk but be ready for the hills. We highly recommend this property for anyone just wanting to get away and enjoy the mountain life.
8.0 / 10.0
Mountain Getaway
Nice location. Close to Boone and other areas of interest in the area.
Driveway is very steep and only room for one car.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful getaway!
Loved the peaceful area, the sound of the creek, surrounded by trees, and the gorgeous home! Just what we needed and better than expected. The home is better than the pictures.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home in a convenient location
The cabin is located in a lovely part of North Carolina and is comfortable and we'll appointed. We used this as a "home base" for a variety of water sports and outdoor activities.
6.0 / 10.0
This house is beautiful, and it is the one that we booked…Not where we stayed, due to several issues
When I rented this property I was looking for water access, pool table and a hot tub. We received a call in the morning that we were leaving, that this house was not available due to numerous issues. They did send me five additional properties to look at, and we did select the one that was most comparable. (Nothing as nice as what we actually paid for) But we had zero water access and no hot tub. disappointing that these issues we’re not discovered prior to the day we were supposed to check in. The house that we did end up staying in was very quaint and nice, but not what I paid for. Also the gentleman that I spoke to, (he was very kind) to choose this cabin sent me the wrong information for the door lock code, so that was also a hassle. Where is my refund for the inconvenience? no water? No hot tub? My family and I didn’t stay in this beautiful cabin that I paid for?
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location
House was very nice. Uniquely furnished, perfect family get-a-way. Property owner was quick to respond. Stay was enjoyed by all. Perfect location close to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. I was curious about the location to the river, as no reviews were clear. It's not flat easy access, but not too difficult either. River is beautiful. I would suggest clearing out some brush to make better river access, however if you are fishing, easy to access the water. Not kid friendly for access, though. Would stay here again. Very quite location.
5.0 / 10.0
This home was Beautiful we had a amazing time. The home/cabin made the trip even more amazing. We will be back. The fire place was my favorite thing in the cabin. The structure of the cabin is outstanding thank you
10.0 / 10.0
Anniversary getaway
This home was Beautiful we had a amazing time. The home/cabin made the trip even more amazing. We will be back. The fire place was my favorite thing in the cabin. The structure of the cabin is outstanding thank you😁
2.0 / 10.0
Unsafe
No key code in email no service to call management took 30 mins to reach someone. Beautiful rain showers as not hot water. Can not use spa tub hot water heater isn’t big enough. Day 1 I fell through the rotted deck and had to go to the ER. Cabin company claimed the had no prior knowledge of the deck issue but they did. Going back to 2019 several reviews stating all 3 issues.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house and nice area
Everything was great
4.0 / 10.0
Prolems:Heat would not go over 64 degrees one nightFront door has severe draft need caulking and resetStove light not workingOven will not set only 350 and 500 degreesLimited counter space because no storage spaceWood was not delivered as promised had to call many timesTrash bin was hard to find found on last day Sliding door tracks are very dirty and hard to open doorsFire place door extremely dirty to the point cant see fireVery hard to heat house yet master bedroom way too hotNeed more flatwareNo toaster, no cork screwHouse was laid out well and enjoyed living room but too cold.
8.0 / 10.0
review Casa Rio
Prolems:
Heat would not go over 64 degrees one night
Front door has severe draft need caulking and reset
Stove light not working
Oven will not set only 350 and 500 degrees
Limited counter space because no storage space
Wood was not delivered as promised had to call many times
Trash bin was hard to find found on last day
Sliding door tracks are very dirty and hard to open doors
Fire place door extremely dirty to the point cant see fire
Very hard to heat house yet master bedroom way too hot
Need more flatware
No toaster, no cork screw
House was laid out well and enjoyed living room but too cold.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent vacation rental!
We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Rio! The house is absolutely beautiful and in a great location. Boone is only a 15 minute drive and has anything you could need for your stay. We loved the indoor fireplace and the hot tub. We got snow during our stay and it we had lots of fun playing outside in front and back of property. The river and mountain views are magnificent. Definitely recommend this cabin for any time of year!
8.0 / 10.0
Casa Rio
Great place for a vacation. I had an issue and fell through the deck luckily I was okay but I told management and they got someone out that day to fix. The toilets definitely need to be updated but other than that this place was a dream.
10.0 / 10.0
5 Stars
Amazing cabin and we will be back for sure. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
We will definitely be back!
This was a great spot and we will definitely rent again in the future
8.0 / 10.0
Communication with property management could have been better
Enjoyed the stay
10.0 / 10.0
5 Stars
The cabin was beautiful and the service was great.
8.0 / 10.0
Great house needs work
Cleanliness not totally as expected
Need more silverware
Plumbing work needed on all faucets, mainly kitchen
6.0 / 10.0
Cute cabin
This cabin was really cute, and in a good location. We were 15 mins from Boone and 20ish from Banner Elk. It was cozy and mostly well stocked. We enjoyed our time. The cons are easy fixes...towels were super thin and smelled like mildew, the cabin is super dark because many of the lights were burned out, almost all the toilet paper holders were about to fall off the wall. The master bedroom was missing blinds on one window so we had to hang a blanket we brought with us. Lastly the cabin needs a deep clean, the sliding door tracks were caked with black dirt -possible mold but we didn't exam it that close. These are all easy fixes- this cabin was just but definitely needs some TLC.
6.0 / 10.0
Casa del rio
The house has a nice view from every window and so private , we loved that part.
It has not enough lights, no bin trash can or recycle bin outdoor. No cleaning or organize properly outside the house either . Bed sheets were ok but the blankets are so old that has smell. . Decoration is really different from we were expecting , no lights or illumination inside the house enough , decoration very eccentric with taste, plastic plants in everywhere , no our style. Plus the river access is only for people who can really can climb !!!
Kitchen no well equipped, no blender, no smalls spoons, , no enough cups only glasses for adults drinks. Well, relative this is a 3 starts house and they charge like 5 starts when is not .
8.0 / 10.0
Short trip
I think the house was very very nice absolute beauty. I would really like for the river to have a better safer access but overall I think it was a great place love seeing the deer in the yard the porches we're great , overall it was a wonderful stay thank you very much.
Would highly recommend ,very close to alot of things to do.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Brushy Fork?
The average price for a rental in Brushy Fork is $266 per night. This rental is $142 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Log Cabin on Watauga River. 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 Log Cabin on Watauga River pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Log Cabin on Watauga River?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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