Spectacular Grandfather Mountain Views from three levels, centrally located
House in Watauga, NC
14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to our mountain home, returning to our mountain heritage, nestled in Sleepy Hollow between Boone and Banner Elk with beautiful views of Grandfather Mountain in all seasons from all three levels. Our 4100 square foot home with double garage is centrally located between Boone and Banner Elk with a quick drive to all the attractions and restaurants our mountains have to offer, including on-site neighborhood hiking trail, tennis courts, and heated pool in summer.
The main level stone entry accesses the central open living area with immediate views of Grandfather himself from the open living/ dining room with stone fireplace, television and DVD player, two dining spaces to accommodate fourteen and large kitchen, all with hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling and adjoining partially covered deck. Enjoy the view from the porch swing or the provided dining table and chairs. The garage can also be accessed from this level for ease of unloading baggage and groceries, and there is an adjoining large laundry room with new front loader washer/dryer and additional storage space and a powder room off the foyer. We are new owners, so new cookware, two sets of china and silverware, ample beverage and food prep items have been provided for your convenience and cooking pleasure.
The large master suite, on this entry level, features a king bed and Pottery Barn mini crib and rocking chair if needed for a little one, with an adjoining sun room with mountain views and television. What a beautiful private reading space! The en suite bath has a whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanities, a wall of custom cabinets and private water closet and huge walk-in closet.
Descend the open staircase to the second level with an additional large living space with stone fireplace, television and DVD/VCR, large comfortable seating and a game table. This room and the two adjoining front bedrooms open to another deck and view of Grandfather. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has a queen size bed, en suite bath and adjoining bunk room with a twin over full and a full size crib. The third bedroom on this floor has a king size bed and another twin over full bed. All mattresses are new or almost new and very comfortable with all new linens on all beds and all new towels, etc in every room. We have eliminated personal items to ensure you have ample space for your belongings, so you will feel at home here!
The third level below features two game rooms, one with a pool table and the other with a Foosball and an air hockey table to entertain the young and young at heart. A third deck with Grandfather views and access to the woods below can be accessed from this level.
Come enjoy our home as we return to our beloved mountains and view Grandfather Mountain as grandparents ourselves!
The main level stone entry accesses the central open living area with immediate views of Grandfather himself from the open living/ dining room with stone fireplace, television and DVD player, two dining spaces to accommodate fourteen and large kitchen, all with hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling and adjoining partially covered deck. Enjoy the view from the porch swing or the provided dining table and chairs. The garage can also be accessed from this level for ease of unloading baggage and groceries, and there is an adjoining large laundry room with new front loader washer/dryer and additional storage space and a powder room off the foyer. We are new owners, so new cookware, two sets of china and silverware, ample beverage and food prep items have been provided for your convenience and cooking pleasure.
The large master suite, on this entry level, features a king bed and Pottery Barn mini crib and rocking chair if needed for a little one, with an adjoining sun room with mountain views and television. What a beautiful private reading space! The en suite bath has a whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanities, a wall of custom cabinets and private water closet and huge walk-in closet.
Descend the open staircase to the second level with an additional large living space with stone fireplace, television and DVD/VCR, large comfortable seating and a game table. This room and the two adjoining front bedrooms open to another deck and view of Grandfather. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has a queen size bed, en suite bath and adjoining bunk room with a twin over full and a full size crib. The third bedroom on this floor has a king size bed and another twin over full bed. All mattresses are new or almost new and very comfortable with all new linens on all beds and all new towels, etc in every room. We have eliminated personal items to ensure you have ample space for your belongings, so you will feel at home here!
The third level below features two game rooms, one with a pool table and the other with a Foosball and an air hockey table to entertain the young and young at heart. A third deck with Grandfather views and access to the woods below can be accessed from this level.
Come enjoy our home as we return to our beloved mountains and view Grandfather Mountain as grandparents ourselves!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed this spacious home with a perfect view of Grandfather mountain. We enjoyed the comfortable summer weather and many outdoor activities nearby (Linville Falls, Elk Falls, Blu Ridge Parkway, Music at Valle Crucis and Seven Devils, Blowing Rock, Cone Manor, Bass Lake, Fly Fishing Float trip on Watagua Tailwaters). We travelled to Boone and Blowing rock often for Pickleball, museums, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed the well furnished kitchen and gas grill for preparing many meals. The laundry was essential to our long stay. The two living areas and deck space were great for everyone to have their own space. The large smart TVs were perfect for watching streaming shows. Internet speed was good. Parking in the two car garage was convenient. The only drawback for us was the narrow road up the mountain with an occasional oncoming car.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second year staying here and we will be returning next year as well! It is a beautiful home. Very clean, well supplied with lots of room and fun things to do. It has a pool table, foosball and air hockey as well at great seating, large tvs and tables to play games. The view from the deck of Grandfather mt. is also beautiful. The location is central to Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Beech Mt. and West Jefferson and a number of wineries as well.
The owners are great to deal with and communication is quick and helpful. We enjoy renting here!
10.0 / 10.0
Space is great, home has everything you need!
10.0 / 10.0
This house was wonderful for our family. There were 9 of us—5 adults and 4 children! It was spacious with sleeping arrangements for all of us. We love to cook and eat together. Big kitchen, well equipped! 2 dining tables and I outside on the deck.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely wonderful stay! We had three different families stay at this house ranging from toddler to grandparent and it was fantastic. The space was extremely accommodating. The game room was a huge hit and the kitchen had EVERYTHING we needed for dinners. We would love to stay at this property again next year for another ski trip. Would absolutely recommend this place!
10.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed the stay. House was very clean and the views were amazing. Larry the owner was always available and very helpful when needed. We will be staying here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Literally just got back from staying here for my 40th birthday and it was the best time ever! There was more than enough space for the 8 of us and everything we needed to have family meals there almost everyday. If we werent hanging out on the top floor with the beautiful view of Grandfather Mountain we were downstairs playing pool most of the time after snow tubing and axe throwing(which were conveniently located within 15 mins of the house). This morning as we were waking up we got to watch the snow coming down and have coffee while packing up, which was the best ending to an amazing weekend! I cant thank you enough for your hospitality Larry and Linda!
10.0 / 10.0
Unfortunately, most of our family has been hit by Covid so we are a little slow in getting to this review. We stayed at this lovely property last year, just before Christmas and found everything to be as it was in last year's review thus repeat excellence! This year was even better though since we were able to ski at Sugar a short 15 minute drive away. Our 3 Grandson's love this place (game room is very high on their list) so what could be better. Thanks Larry and Linda for sharing your amazing home and hospitality once again.
10.0 / 10.0
Four day stay December 23-27, hoping for a white Christmas, instead we had warmth and lots of rain! Beautiful area that we fully enjoyed Saturday afternoon through Sunday. We did get to go snow tubing on Sunday and had a wonderful family day on Christmas, despite the constant rain. We ventured out on Tuesday to Mast General and Boone and had to avoid some flooded streets but it was still pretty. Would love to come back again sometime to see what we did not get to see and hike.
10.0 / 10.0
The house is well appointed. The kitchen had everything needed to cook a Thanksgiving meal for 10 people. The house is much easier to access compared to other mountain homes. The central location was convenient for activities in Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
First time staying at this property and it was everything and more than the description. The house was very clean, well maintained and well stocked with everything we needed to say the least. The road was narrow but easy to navigate and because it was paved the whole way made it even better. Pretty sure we’ll be staying here the next time we’re in this area. Thanks again for great memories made!
10.0 / 10.0
We have stayed at this lovely home for the last 3 years and have never been disappointed. The home is spacious and cozy with an entrance that is stair and incline free. The kitchen is fully stocked and there are many amenities. The view is spectacular and could stand as the sole reason to rent the home. It's centrally located to the sights, restaurants, and grocery stores. The owners/hosts are extremely responsive and open to assist with questions about the area with suggestions for anything from hiking trails to restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
This property had a spectacular view of Grandfather Mountain. Enjoyed evening meals on the covered deck. Well stocked kitchen. Centrally located to many points of interest.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a much needed relaxing stay at Grandfather Mountain. Younger adults enjoyed hiking and we all enjoyed the pool. Plenty of room for our party of 11
10.0 / 10.0
The house was wonderful, and we had more than enough room! The only problem was is that I wished I could’ve booked it for longer. A weekend was definitely not enough to stay in this great place with a view of Grandfather mountain. The creek side and the pool were added bonuses! Of course, our teenager loved the game tables. The owner was very nice to call a few days ahead of our booking to give us a heads up on the weather and the amenities of the house!
10.0 / 10.0
This home was beautiful and the view of Grandfather Mt is amazing! The location was convenient to Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock. This home has plenty of room and we loved the game rooms with a pool table, foosball and air hockey. The owners have been great to work with and we will definitely rent with them again!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay in this house! We hope to come back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our third year staying at this property and we love it more each time. It’s so comfortable, clean and a perfect location. See you next year too!
10.0 / 10.0
We had an amazing weekend here. The house is so charming and feels like home. The sleeping arrangement was perfect for our group. Everyone had plenty of personal space. We also enjoyed hanging out together in the common areas and cooking dinner every night in the well stocked kitchen.
10 out of 10 experience!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay at this immaculately maintained property the weekend before Xmas. There is so much to love about this house it is very difficult to summarize. Please know, you can trust the prior reviews that seem too good to be true but are. The Ford's hospitality and attention to detail was amazing, everything you would need is there and in perfect working order. I would say the game rooms on Level 3 wound up being the biggest hit with all of our family but especially with our 3 grandsons. We did get outside to hike a bit (Moses Cone trails are close) but it was bitter cold and always great to get back to the warm and welcoming mountain house. Thank you Larry and Linda for sharing your beautiful mountain home with our family, we will be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Property was exactly as described. We had ample room for everyone. Level parking and use of the garage was nice. We used half a rack of firewood during our stay.
We knew that the icemaker wasn't working ahead of our arrival, couple bags of ice worked just fine. I would like to thank the owners for allowing us to use their home.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is in a great location and easy to drive to. It is very well maintained and had everything that we needed for our stay away home. Communication with the owners was great. Looking forward to visiting again.
5.0 / 10.0
Our family rented this house for a long weekend. There was plenty of space for all 12 of us. The house had everything we needed.
5.0 / 10.0
This is the 2nd year that we have reserved this lovely home for a mountain getaway. Same as last time, it does not disappoint! The views are amazing, the house is spacious and well stocked, the ease of a main level driveway with no entrance steps is an important key element for unloading and loading at arrival and departure. The allowed use of the garage for parking is a great amenity. We love the location as it's near restaurants, shops, sights, and activities. Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
We planned a get-away trip for some quality family time and this house was the perfect place to do that. The house is so beautiful!! And the views from the decks are breathtaking! The owners have thought of nice personal touches. We had a wonderful time and would definitely rent this property again. Thank you, Linda and Larry, for sharing your home with us.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house with lovely views. Larry was easy to reach and responded promptly. Photos are accurate. Could not have asked for a better experience.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful owners. Loved talking with them and their love for the home and area. We had a delightful time.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for large family with kids
Very nice place. Plenty of room and beds to accommodate lots of adults and kids. Very well kept and comfortable. Highly recommend this place to anyone
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome experence
The view was majestic and the property was awesome. Plenty of rooms and games to keep everyone happy. Loved this place and will come again!
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely Perfect
We enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. It was very close to Hawks Nest, Alpine Coaster, Boone, etc…The house had great views of Grandfather Mountain from several locations in the home. If you get the chance to stay here…..you will love it to. This home had everything you need to make your vacation worry free and very enjoyable.
10.0 / 10.0
Banner Elk
Absolutely amazing home! Very clean, very big! Very good communication with the owner!
10.0 / 10.0
Another fantastic time
Our second time reserving this home. It is everything. Clean, amazing covers, comfortable. We’ll be back next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful Family Get-a-way!
We've been to this home twice now and have really enjoyed it. We plan on going back again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
A Wonderful Christmas
This was a great place for our family to meet for Christmas. One family came from TN and another from Eastern NC. The house was perfect for us and just as described on the web site. The view was gorgeous, the house spacious and comfortable with all the amenities we needed. There were lots of fun things to do for entertainment, in the house and the surrounding area. The owner was friendly, helpful, accommodating and pleasant to work with. We really enjoyed the beautiful Christmas tree and wreath that made the home festive for our Christmas celebration. Our time together was great and none of us had any complaints. I am grateful our family had the opportunity to enjoy this time together in this beautiful place.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this beautiful house!
We so enjoyed our stay here! It is beautiful inside, has gorgeous mtn views, and had everything we could possibly need. Very spacious for the 6 of us. We enjoyed the game room so much! The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to make a meal.
Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay here. We've stayed in the area lots of times and this is by far the most comfortable stay we've had. We did not want to leave!
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful house with us!!
Lauri
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property with breathtaking view
Beautiful, very clean, and well organized house. Full kitchen with all amenities. Will definitely consider coming back for future trips.
10.0 / 10.0
Thanksgiving family vacation
Beautiful property and the Fords are so nice and accommodating. Ms. Linda even gave me a call while we were there. The the house was very nice and our grandchildren as well as the adults enjoyed the game room. Wonderful location, so many local attractions near by. We definitely want to enjoy this beautiful home again.
10.0 / 10.0
Best family vacation!
This house is incredible! Fully stocked with everything you need. Conveniently located to surrounding towns. We had the best time!
10.0 / 10.0
Great Home and Location
This home is FANTASTIC! The home is spacious in every way boasting large family rooms, large bedrooms, and a large kitchen. There is an abundance of seating for family gatherings for meals, playing games, or just relaxing and the kitchen is well stocked if you choose to eat in. The view from the decks is spectacular and allows a full view of Grandfather Mountain, fog rolling away in the mornings, and sunsets in the evenings. The house is exceptionally clean. The level driveway and available garage is an extra bonus when parking, unloading, and reloading. The hosts are responsive, kind, and answered all questions we had. Located near many restaurants and a short drive from amenities for Mill Ridge including a pool. Within 20 minutes either direction you can find shopping, 4-wheeling, hiking, attractions, and many restaurants.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Watauga?
The average price for a rental in Watauga is $237 per night. This rental is $186 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Spectacular Grandfather Mountain Views from three levels, centrally located. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Spectacular Grandfather Mountain Views from three levels, centrally located. Enjoy the water!
Is Spectacular Grandfather Mountain Views from three levels, centrally located pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Spectacular Grandfather Mountain Views from three levels, centrally located?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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