3-Star Hotels in Watauga

Helen's House is a perfect place to stay if you are looking for a private, cozy home for your vacation. Remodeled in 2023, the property is a wonderful place for families and friends to experience the mountains in comfort. Located in historic Valle Crucis, we are within 30 minutes or less of the area's popular attractions including Banner Elk, Boone, Blowing Rock, Appalachian State University, Beech and Sugar Mountains, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, and countless outdoor adventures! At Helen's House, you can expect to find all of the special touches that make any house a home, including decor to celebrate the changing seasons and holidays throughout the year and ample indoor and outdoor spaces for having fun or relaxing.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total).We will do our best to accommodate your pet..About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.The house was designed with families in mind..About customRules:Put bathroom laundry in the washer.Place dirty dishes in the dishwasher,Take sheets off the beds and place in the laundry area..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties.Maximum event attendees: 12,Family-friendly events are permitted and welcomed!.

Welcome to our cozy cabin in Sugar Grove! This inviting retreat features 2 beautiful bedrooms with queen beds, a queen sofa bed, and a twin bed, plus an additional living space with a comfortable queen bed. With 2 bathrooms, you’ll also enjoy relaxing in the bathtub after a day of adventure.Our cabin is equipped with modern amenities, including WiFi, air conditioning, a wood-burning fireplace, a game room, and a rejuvenating hot tub—perfect for unwinding.Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Boone, you’ll be near charming restaurants, the quaint downtown of Blowing Rock, and breathtaking mountain views. Only 7 minutes from Laurel Falls and a short drive to iconic spots like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Grandfather Mountain, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, Grandfather Ski Resort, and Appalachian Ski Resort.Our space is thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home while exploring all that this beautiful area has to offer.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total).About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 5:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

Take a step back in time at this unique and tranquil getaway. Originally built in the late 1800's and nestled in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina. The Vicar House offers 1bedroom with a trundle day bed, an upstairs loft bedroom with a king size bed, updated bathroom, and full kitchen accommodations. Enjoy your time lounging on the back deck, roasting marshmallows in your firepit, rocking on the front porch, or dipping your toes in our refreshing Watauga River frontage! You are sure to relax in the quite country atmosphere!Don't forget to enjoy the surrounding area attractions like the Valle Crucis Park and historical Mast General Store. Take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway or visit nearby Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk where shopping, seasonal skiing, and fantastic restaurants are always at your fingertips.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Baby gate provided..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

We are happy to have opened our home back up for your enjoyment and will continue to adjust our policies as needed to assure the best experience for you, our guest. Due to a shortage of employees, from time to time we may need to remove our instant booking option so that we can guarantee availability of cleaning staff between our reservations. Thank you for your patience during the reservation process and for your continued support. We look forward to hosting you.This beautiful 2BR/3BA home has an open floor plan and full service kitchen which makes it perfect for a couples' getaway or family fun-filled vacation. The large yet cozy great room includes the kitchen, dining area and den with stone fireplace (gas) and plenty of seating. There is a beautiful view of the river out of the large picture windows. The wrap around deck has outdoor seating and overlooks the Watauga River with its out-cropping of rocks and abundant wildlife. Two master bedroom suites, each with queen beds and their own large private baths, sleep 4 adults comfortably. The living room also has a queen size sleeper couch. Amenities Included are:Linens providedWasher/DryerCharcoal Grill on deckBroadband Internet with WiFiTVs in living room and bedrooms with cable TV services and Netflix. For security purposes we have three exterior security cameras - one covering each entrance to the house. It is our hope that Riverplace will become a tradition, where you will return to enjoy the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, relax, and make memories.Area Calendar of Events:https://www.exploreboone.com/things-to-do/Check out the new Wilderness Alpine Coaster in Banner Elk only 15 minutes away!https://www.wildernessrunalpinecoaster.com/Some of our favorite restaurants for a special dinner are: The Gamekeeper RestaurantLocated between the house and Banner Elk, up on a mountain.https://Gamekeeper-NC.comOver YonderLocated about a mile from the house across from the original Mast General Store. https://www.overyondernc.com/We would love to hear about YOUR favorite dining experience. Please let me know your favorite place to eat so that I can share it with our other guests! About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Swimming/wading in the river is at your own risk. You waive any and all claims against the owner..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.Please contact the owner for details.

Centrally located Bluestone Chalet, overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains & golf course in Hound Ears Club*: an updated, 3000 sf two-story 4+ bedroom private vacation home with 2-story cathedral ceiling & windows, soaring double sided bluestone gas fireplace, wood floors in all living/areas + primary bedroom and a large deck overlooking the mountains. Enjoy our high country vacation home where you can do as much - or as little - as you want. This gorgeous home features a large Great Room with vaulted wood & beam ceiling, impressive 2-story double sided bluestone gas fireplace and a wall of windows and large deck overlooking the mountains and golf course. All new beds, bedding and comfortable furnishings including 70” TV in the media room. Our home is perfect for families (large and small) to enjoy all that the lovely NC mountains have to offer. Beautifully appointed 4 bedroom , 2 Full & 2 en suite private baths witch share a Tub/Shower (Hollywood Bath), sleeps up to 12 all in beds. Main floor (upstairs) features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, split bedroom plan and a large private room downstairs with large bath access. There are sliding doors to the deck or patio from 3 of the 4 bedrooms in the home. Comfortable, cozy seating, perfect for curling up with a good book, hanging out with friends and family, or just gazing at the lovely mountain views. Enjoy fireside dinners with the entire family at the large trestle table (with leaf) that comfortably seats 12. Prepare your meals in our updated kitchen with all new appliances, new housewares, or on the new outdoor gas grill. Then, relax and enjoy the mountain views while listening to the trickling brook from the new, large upper deck and lower front patio. Or the large lower-level entertainment room with a gas fireplace and stressless reclining sectional sofa is great for watching movies on the brand new 70-inch LCD Samsung Smart TV. Do you want outdoor fun? Bluestone is within minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cone Manor, great hiking, biking, skiing, fly fishing, tubing, Tweetsie railroad and more. Is shopping and dining more your style - close to shops and restaurants in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. And for remote work there is 1Gb internet and 3 desks with monitors including 1 sit/standing desk in Bedroom 1. We know you will love Bluestone as much as we do, and look forward to welcoming you. *Please note - renting through VRBO does not include access to Hound Ears Club facilities, including golf, dining, fishing, etc. If you are interested in these activities while staying in our home, please visit the Hound Ears Club Membership site to apply for a 1 month trial membership for an additional fee. **Hound Ears Club HOA charges a $300 per stay fee for all rentals in Hound Ears Club - we have included this fee - this is paid to Hound Ears Club. There is also a rental agreement that must be completed. ***VRBO does not allow email, phone or credit cards to be shared through inbox or with owners/host. All payment details must be addressed with VRBO. Please note the email in your profile before booking and before calling VRBO.About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).Pet Agremnt requird. No Dangerous Breeds. NonShed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No Fireworks on the property or anywhere in the Hound Ears Community per HOA. No fire pits on our property. The area is heavily wooded..Never leave food or trash outside the house. This is wildlife and bear country. Renter is responsible for any clean up if trash is left out.,Hound Ears Club is a gated community with 24 hour security. Guest must be registered with security. The house exterior is monitored for insurance..About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 22.About events:No events allowed.

Please note VRBO.COM/507746 (basement apartment) is rented under the home. We allow pets but prefer well behaved as there is adjacent rental. We are very friendly and as you can see from our reviews we want your stay to be great. We also rent out VRBO.COM/696781.When you come to the Mountains of North Carolina you should expect a memory of a lifetime. Your accommodations should be nothing less. This 3 bedroom mountain retreat will enhance your stay.The location is in the heart of the High Country and is within 8 miles of every town Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Linville, Seven Devils and Valle Crucis. We are thirty seconds from Highway 105 Downtown Foscoe. You will find that this location is very pleasing for all walks of life golfers, skiers, sightseers, hikers, fishers, etc. The home is accessible too, only half a mile off of Highway 105. The road is paved up until the driveway, and the driveway is relatively flat for access in the winter by most vehicles. We call this home Herb's House, named after a family member. It is completely renovated with new floors, kitchen with fine cabinetry and granite. Both full bathrooms have new showers and sinks, nice tiles and fresh linens. Take pleasure in walking through the sliding glass doors to the outside deck to observe nature and the profile of the Grandfather Mountain (visible in the winter on the property). You will notice High Country craftsmanship when you see the river rock around our electric fire place. We promise our home is your home. We have TV’s in each bedroom and living room. The dining room will seat 6 and the living room will seat 8. The house has a washer machine and dryer to use at your convenience.Herb's House would not be complete without a couple of amenities available for your use. There is a located under our personal gazebo, just a short walk up the stone steps connecting the property (pictured). Feel free to use the fire pit to the left of the home to roast hot dogs and marshmallows or the gas and charcoal grill. Above all we promise a very clean, quiet atmosphere for a restful getaway.Keywords: Mountain hand sawed ranch getaway hideaway secluded retreat grandfather mountain**Property may only be available to rent with a 3-4 minimum night stay around holidays. Please inquire about dates as we will try our best to accommodate. About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.

When you stay at The Inn at Crestwood in Boone, you'll be near ski lifts, within a 15-minute drive of Tweetsie Railroad and Appalachian State University. This resort is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Grandfather Mountain. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at The Table at Crestwood, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Featured amenities include a library, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Event facilities at this resort consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers.

With a stay at Smoketree Lodge in Banner Elk, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sugar Mountain Resort and Watauga River. This aparthotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Beech Mountain Resort. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and limo/town car service. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.