Mountain Lodge Near Downtown
Cabin in Watauga, NC
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cabin rental
Additional Room Details
Downstairs Den
Double Sleeper Sofa
Shared Full Bath
Shower
TV
Lower Level
Fan
Welcome to Hilltop Haven!
Hilltop Haven is a spacious 4BR, 3.5BA mountain lodge in Boone, only 2 miles to downtown, and convenient to all the High Country offers! Blowing Rock is 9 miles to the south, Banner Elk is less than 20 miles to the west. Valle Crucis is only about 11 miles away. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad are both about 7 miles away. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Ziplines are both less than 18 miles away, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort is only 26 miles away. Grandfather Mountain is about 22 miles away. The Watauga and New Rivers are close by, and Watauga Lake is not far away. Linville Falls and Linville Caverns are both about 30 miles away.
Situated on a large, grassy property at the end of a quiet, mountain road, Hilltop Haven feels remote as you look out at the mountain views in every direction. However, look down at the Brookshire Park and soccer fields, you know how close you are to the heart of town, and that downtown Boone and the Appalachian State University campus are just a couple miles away. Most of the property is level and grassy, bordered by mature trees, pastures, and meadows, an ideal place for children and dogs to run and play. There is a wood-burning fire pit on the grounds, a picnic table for guests to enjoy, plenty of parking, and a one-car garage for added convenience.
The main level offers a central great room with soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, wide pine plank walls, and hardwood floors. Leather sofas and armchairs are situated around a floor-to-ceiling, stacked stone, gas log fireplace, a huge HDTV, and windows that reveal mountain views. The kitchen is huge, with custom, shaker-style cabinets, a large double-bay under-mount stainless sink, granite counters, and stainless appliances. There is a pass-through to the Dining Room which provides a granite counter/bar top with additional barstool seating for 4 guests, and a central round dining table that seats 8 more. A half bathroom is conveniently located near the foyer and great room. The rear deck stretches the length of the house and offers a covered area outside of the dining room with a gas grill and an outdoor dining table and chairs. The deck is otherwise open-air with Adirondack style chairs and gliders, and a nice hot tub.
The primary master suite is on the main level, with a king bed and glass doors to the rear deck offering direct access to the hot tub. The custom King bed was crafted locally, and is a one-of-a-kind, timber bed with a reclaimed barn wood headboard, and is flanked by bedside tables handmade to match. There is an HDTV atop the dresser, a walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bathroom with double vanity, and a tub/shower combo.
The upstairs has a central full bathroom with a double-sink vanity and tub/shower combo serving both upstairs bedrooms. One bedroom has a king bed and a chair which opens up to an additional twin sleeper. Across the hall, the other bedroom has a custom-made, log queen-sized bed, as well as a twin day bed and pull-out twin trundle bed. Both bedrooms have an HDTV and enjoy mountain views.
Downstairs has a cool sitting area with a round table for playing games and cards or assembling puzzles. There is a beautiful shuffleboard game table, and in the adjacent attached garage is a ping pong table that guests are welcome to use. There is a cozy den and media room with a wall-mounted HDTV and comfy furniture, including a full sleeper sofa for additional sleeping options. This makes for a great "extra sleeping room" for children or teens! Beside the den is the bunk bedroom which features custom log furniture and tongue-and-groove ceilings. The bunk bedroom has a queen bed as well as a twin-over-twin bunk bed. Adjacent to the bunk bedroom are both a laundry room and a full bathroom with a shower.
There is a walking trail from the rear of the property which leads to the Greenway Trail, one of Boone's finest features. The Greenway Trail offers miles of walking, running, cycling, and light hiking to all. The trail from Hilltop Haven to the Greenway is about 0.4-mile and is an easy stroll. Click on this link for more info on the Greenway Trail. Also within walking distance are the ASU and town soccer fields, as well as Brookshire Park, both within walking distance, less than a mile away from Hilltop Haven.
*Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.
SLEEPING OPTIONS (we allow up to 14 guests maximum):
King Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom with Twin Sleeper Chair (sleeps up to 3)
Upstairs Queen Bedroom with Twin Day Bed and Twin Trundle Bed (sleeps up to 4)
Downstairs Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin over Twin Bunk Bed (sleeps up to 4)
Full Sleeper Sofa in Downstairs Den (sleeps at least 1 comfortably)
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
Downstairs Den
Double Sleeper Sofa
Shared Full Bath
Shower
TV
Lower Level
Fan
Welcome to Hilltop Haven!
Hilltop Haven is a spacious 4BR, 3.5BA mountain lodge in Boone, only 2 miles to downtown, and convenient to all the High Country offers! Blowing Rock is 9 miles to the south, Banner Elk is less than 20 miles to the west. Valle Crucis is only about 11 miles away. Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad are both about 7 miles away. Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Ziplines are both less than 18 miles away, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort is only 26 miles away. Grandfather Mountain is about 22 miles away. The Watauga and New Rivers are close by, and Watauga Lake is not far away. Linville Falls and Linville Caverns are both about 30 miles away.
Situated on a large, grassy property at the end of a quiet, mountain road, Hilltop Haven feels remote as you look out at the mountain views in every direction. However, look down at the Brookshire Park and soccer fields, you know how close you are to the heart of town, and that downtown Boone and the Appalachian State University campus are just a couple miles away. Most of the property is level and grassy, bordered by mature trees, pastures, and meadows, an ideal place for children and dogs to run and play. There is a wood-burning fire pit on the grounds, a picnic table for guests to enjoy, plenty of parking, and a one-car garage for added convenience.
The main level offers a central great room with soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, wide pine plank walls, and hardwood floors. Leather sofas and armchairs are situated around a floor-to-ceiling, stacked stone, gas log fireplace, a huge HDTV, and windows that reveal mountain views. The kitchen is huge, with custom, shaker-style cabinets, a large double-bay under-mount stainless sink, granite counters, and stainless appliances. There is a pass-through to the Dining Room which provides a granite counter/bar top with additional barstool seating for 4 guests, and a central round dining table that seats 8 more. A half bathroom is conveniently located near the foyer and great room. The rear deck stretches the length of the house and offers a covered area outside of the dining room with a gas grill and an outdoor dining table and chairs. The deck is otherwise open-air with Adirondack style chairs and gliders, and a nice hot tub.
The primary master suite is on the main level, with a king bed and glass doors to the rear deck offering direct access to the hot tub. The custom King bed was crafted locally, and is a one-of-a-kind, timber bed with a reclaimed barn wood headboard, and is flanked by bedside tables handmade to match. There is an HDTV atop the dresser, a walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bathroom with double vanity, and a tub/shower combo.
The upstairs has a central full bathroom with a double-sink vanity and tub/shower combo serving both upstairs bedrooms. One bedroom has a king bed and a chair which opens up to an additional twin sleeper. Across the hall, the other bedroom has a custom-made, log queen-sized bed, as well as a twin day bed and pull-out twin trundle bed. Both bedrooms have an HDTV and enjoy mountain views.
Downstairs has a cool sitting area with a round table for playing games and cards or assembling puzzles. There is a beautiful shuffleboard game table, and in the adjacent attached garage is a ping pong table that guests are welcome to use. There is a cozy den and media room with a wall-mounted HDTV and comfy furniture, including a full sleeper sofa for additional sleeping options. This makes for a great "extra sleeping room" for children or teens! Beside the den is the bunk bedroom which features custom log furniture and tongue-and-groove ceilings. The bunk bedroom has a queen bed as well as a twin-over-twin bunk bed. Adjacent to the bunk bedroom are both a laundry room and a full bathroom with a shower.
There is a walking trail from the rear of the property which leads to the Greenway Trail, one of Boone's finest features. The Greenway Trail offers miles of walking, running, cycling, and light hiking to all. The trail from Hilltop Haven to the Greenway is about 0.4-mile and is an easy stroll. Click on this link for more info on the Greenway Trail. Also within walking distance are the ASU and town soccer fields, as well as Brookshire Park, both within walking distance, less than a mile away from Hilltop Haven.
*Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.
SLEEPING OPTIONS (we allow up to 14 guests maximum):
King Master Suite (sleeps 2)
Upstairs King Bedroom with Twin Sleeper Chair (sleeps up to 3)
Upstairs Queen Bedroom with Twin Day Bed and Twin Trundle Bed (sleeps up to 4)
Downstairs Bedroom with Queen Bed and Twin over Twin Bunk Bed (sleeps up to 4)
Full Sleeper Sofa in Downstairs Den (sleeps at least 1 comfortably)
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
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
10.0
Second time staying at this property. Great house for our group of 13. Perfect balance of being out enough for privacy and enjoying the beauty of the mountains, while being close and convenient to Boone and all it has to offer. Already planning our next visit!
10.0
Myself, husband, daughters/spouses, grandchildren LOVED it !! Great cabin- gorgeous views. We celebrated 4 birthdays as well as our 66 person family reunion while there in Boone! I feel like I hit the jackpot on my choice. Thank you!!!
10.0
Took 8 guys for a golf weekend and couldn’t have picked a better place to stay. It had everything we needed and was very nice and clean. We come every year for a long golf weekend and will definitely stay here again.
10.0
The property was clean and beautiful. Between the game rooms, outside fire pit, large deck and hot tub there was plenty of room to spread out.
10.0
Great location, close to everything yet private and secluded. The cabin itself is gorgeous with plenty of room. There was no running water in the cabin for the first 24 hrs we were there due to a bad snow storm and well pipe freezing, but the property management and maintenance teams were available and responsive 24/7 in helping us resolve everything. We will definitely be back here!
10.0
Pretty location, nice outdoor space, and still close to town. Short easy drive to the slopes. We would definitely stay again.
10.0
What an amazing property and location!! Only a couple miles from downtown Boone. Beautiful, well stocked, furnished “cabin”! Hiking/mountain biking trails can be accessed from the property. Property Management was responsive with excellent customer service.
10.0
Honestly this was hands down one of the best rentals we’ve stayed in. We had plenty of room for all the kids, the kitchen was stocked with pretty much everything you needed to cook with and anytime we had a question they got back to us asap. The pictures you see truly don’t do this place justice. We’re already planning our trip to come back next year!
10.0
Very spacious and comfortable! We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and the views are beautiful! The kitchen was well stocked and plenty of seating indoors and outdoors!
10.0
Wonderful time for our group of six adults and seven children. Home and property were great; private yet very close to Boone. Great view and open area with access to trails that the kids really enjoyed! Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the future!
10.0
We had great time!!!
10.0
Very pleased with this property. Location was wonderful. Secluded feeling, yet close to everything. The size and lay out was perfect for our family’s needs. Would definitely book again if vacationing in that area.
10.0
3 generations of our family enjoyed our stay.
Lovely home. Kids loved ping pong tournaments against grandma and granddad.
So great to have a dining table that fit all of us.
The adults loved being able to stop in at Booneshine brewery just down the hill.
10.0
Loved it. I picked Hilltop Haven because of the large dining room table so that all 9 of us could enjoy each meal together. The 2nd reason I chose it was 3 bathrooms, one for each family, and each family could stay on their own floor. The 3rd reason was the shuffle board, ping pong table and jacuzzi.
10.0
Very pleasant and relaxing
10.0
This house was great. Everyone had their own space and the house had everything we needed and more.
10.0
Very nice & clean cabin. Love the decor. All in our party we’re very comfortable. Great scenic views & very close to town. Very pleased. Definitely would rent this cabin again.
10.0
We were so happy when we arrived! Great location, great layout, and so cozy! The cabin was very clean! Everything was in great working order. When we had questions the owner was very quick to respond. We highly recommend this property! Thank you so much John and all the property managers that helped us during our stay!
10.0
Stone creek
Beautiful property
10.0
Spacious mountaintop cabin!
This cabin was perfect for our multi family vacation celebrating our college graduate! Plenty of room all throughout the house. Beautiful views and the privacy is amazing yet you’re so close to town. Very short easy drive up the mountain. Fire pit area is set up perfectly for a crowd and your view is looking down the mountain. Would definitely stay here again!!
10.0
Quick trip to the mountains
We enjoyed this property so much! The photos online didn't do it justice. So comfortable and charming. We all felt at home right away, and everything was very clean. The kitchen worked great for us and there was plenty of room for all 9 of us to spread out. The games downstairs were a huge hit and there were even Lego that our littles loved. The views were gorgeous and it was very conveniently located to town and everything else we wanted to see.
10.0
Beautiful house and well suited for groups
Great experience. Would highly recommend.
10.0
Would definitely recommend it.
Love this place and can’t wait to come back!
10.0
Great Stay
This was a great property that was pretty close to restaurants, grocery stores, and other attractions but also still has that out in the country feel. The house was wonderful and very spacious. My children enjoyed the hot tub, shuffleboard, and finding the cows every morning. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a great mountain getaway.
10.0
Great Property
Great location and beautiful views. The property was exactly as presented online and many things to do in the area. My family really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be repeat customers.
10.0
Great place!
Our family really enjoyed this place! Hilltop Haven was exactly as described and did not disappoint. Close to Boone but away from the traffic and noise. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0
Great place to explore Boone
Location is great, and house was awesome. A lot of space, and great views.
10.0
Family Reunion Destination
Our family really enjoyed this well appointed cabin. We stayed in December and it even snowed. There were plenty of places for each of our families to have our own space and yet lege enough areas to hang out together. The game room was the highlight for the kids, this is more a town n country stay which in the winter is great. We didn’t have to worry about an icy drive up a steep mountain road to get home. The fireplace was a great focal point and kept the house toasty. We enjoyed our stay even in the midst of 2020’s craziness.
8.0
Mountain getaway
Good location, great yard, nice fire pit and inside the house was roomy and clean. We had a great time and hope to return next year.
6.0
Nice lodge but VERY dirty
Nice lodge well decorated . However kitchen not well equipped (only 2 wine glasses) and overall house was truly dirty !!!!
10.0
Amazing!!
Our family (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc) 11 total stated here and it was fantastic! The pictures don’t do it justice. The owners had everything we needed, including items for the baby. This was a pleasant surprise. Everything was perfect down to the view. My kids loved feeding the cows and they were just as interested in the kids. The house has so many sleeping options and the beds are very comfortable. There was plenty of seating at the table and in the living room for everyone. Thank you for making our weekend amazing!!
10.0
INCREDIBLE TIME!!!
This was a quiet getaway for my family and I to celebrate my 41st Birthday 🎉 and we had an amazing time. The location is perfect.... quiet, peaceful, clean air. It was what I expected and much more. I would definitely visit again.
10.0
Beautiful house, great view
We loved our stay here. The house was very comfortable, had all the amenities we needed, the view from the deck was fantastic, and the location was convenient to town and all the great nearby hiking. We would definitely stay here again.
3.0
The property and the house were enjoyable! It could really use a deep clean and new towels and washcloths ( some also smelled like an ashtray). Also, still no new paddles! Notified the property manager who... responded with a basic, “Thanks for the feedback”.
6.0
Hilltop Haven Stay
The property and the house were enjoyable! It could really use a deep clean and new towels and washcloths ( some also smelled like an ashtray). Also, still no new paddles!
Notified the property manager who... responded with a basic, “Thanks for the feedback”.
10.0
Very nice home with lots to do
Amazing place very close to Boone. The kids were constantly entertained with the hot tub, walking trail, fire pit, and indoor games.
10.0
Nice getaway!
Nice house with great amenities! Our kids loved the shuffleboard, ping pong and hot tub.
10.0
5 Stars
Enjoyed our stay 😊
5.0
Enjoyed our stay
8.0
Great Place to Stay
This is the second time we have stayed here, we enjoy it more and more every time. It turned out only to be the two of us staying this time, but that made it even better. Thanks!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is $237 per night. This rental is $323 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mountain Lodge Near Downtown. 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 Mountain Lodge Near Downtown 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 Mountain Lodge Near Downtown?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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