Waterfront vacation rentals in Watauga County

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Cabin in Banner Elk

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews

Riverside-Cheerful Cabin located on the River

This A Frame house is perfect for a mountain weekend getaway. It’s in a great central location in The High Country. Located right off 105 in Foscoe (just between Banner Elk and Boone). Easy access from the main road. Located on the Watauga River in a wonderful neighborhood. This house is my primary residence that I am renting out on weekends. So please note the house is lived in and fully stocked. You will have the house to yourself. The Watauga River is located just off the back porch.

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Cabin in Sugar Mountain

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Power water Internet 1800s Log Cabin Retreat

We have water electricity and Internet. Immerse yourself in nature at This Old River Cabin an enchanting 1200sqft log cabin overlooking the Elk River. Built in 1884, but fully updated in 2020, the historic and picturesque Old River Cabin features contemporary design, a wood-burning fireplace, a hot tub, a river view, and a serene setting for a relaxing getaway. Featured on The Spruce 4 Min Drive to Downtown Banner Elk 5 Min Drive to Sugar Mountain 12 Min Drive to Grandfather Mountain State 7773

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Cottage in Boone

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

R & R Creekside Cottage

Beautiful cottage with gorgeous mountain views and bordered by a trout stocked branch of the East/South Fork New River near Parkway in Boone! Located within 5 minutes of Boone Golf Course, restaurants, shopping and Appalachian State University. Our cottage offers 2 spacious bedrooms with tvs, a laundry room and 1 bathroom. It has a cozy living room with a gas log fireplace and huge tv! The kitchen is fully equipped with a gourmet coffee bar! We also offer Nestle Cottage next door if needed.

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Cabin in Boone

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Former General Store | Osprey Suite | Riverside

This private, four-room suite will give you the right to claim that you've slept in a general store! The Osprey Suite is located in The New River Nest, a former mercantile that's been renovated into living space by a craftsman featured on Treehouse Masters. From this perch, you can watch for Osprey overhead and canoes below. The Nest might feel like a remote outpost, but it's only five miles from Boone. It's intended for one or two people. Please read the entire listing before booking. Thanks!

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Tiny home in Boone

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 415 reviews

Creekside Cabin ---Peaceful & Private

Cabin with covered deck overlooking a rushing creek within 15-20 minutes of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk & Blue Ridge Parkway. A great way to experience "glamping" where stunning nature meets modern luxuries. You'll be tucked away on 30 acres with the comforts of electricity, heat, WiFi, and cooking accommodations . Bathroom is only 30 yard walk. Sleeping space for 2 adults only. 1-2 small kids may be allowed with preapproval. AWD/4-wheel drive recommended December-March in case of snow.

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Home in Sugar Grove

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Beech Mountain Retreat on Watauga River@BeechCreek

Vacation on the river, in the mountains of North Carolina. Secluded Fully furnished suite in a private home located on the Watauga River at Beech Creek convergent. One bedroom with a Queen size Bed, twin XL and Murphy bed. One bathroom with tub and shower. Living room with gas fire place, washer dryer and fully stocked kitchen. Floor to ceiling glass doors on two sides allowing full view of river and creek. Huge deck with tables and chairs which includes grill and gas fire pit. PETS welcome.

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Cabin in Blowing Rock

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews

Creekside Cottage

Welcome to the Appalachian Mountains! This creekside, lodge-inspired cottage/cabin is the perfect place to stay while exploring Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Creekside Cabin is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin located in a beautiful setting just steps from the Aho Creek. Sleeps 3-5, Creekside offers rustic but modern comfort with WIFI, TV's, heating, stocked kitchen (coffee, tea included) and bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, washer/dryer are included to make your stay comfortable.

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Cabin in Vilas

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

Upscale creekside cabin 15 min to Boone

Greystone Cabin on Cove Creek is an all-new luxury mountain cabin featuring a babbling creek, NEW 6 person hot tub, grassy meadows with stunning views of the surrounding mountains & valley. Only 15 min from the shops & dining of downtown Boone, this rustic-chic Cabin offers total 5 star comfort and relaxation inside & out! Ski in the winter, wade & fly fish our creek in the summer, relax by the fireplace or fire pit while watching the cows & horses and enjoy the peaceful bliss year round!

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Tiny home in Banner Elk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Peace, nature, easy access for hike, ski, private

Comfortable bed, private, pet friendly, WiFi, covered porch, attached indoor bathroom w/ hot shower and sink; outside port-a-potty, kitchenette, grill and fire pit. Central to Sugar and Beech Ski Mtns, Valle Crucis/Banner Elk 10 minutes, Boone is 25 minutes away. Nature lover’s paradise, song birds, wildlife, creek side, at the pastoral base of Rocky Face Mountain. Creek stocked for 800 feet of private fishing. Quick access to hiking trails. Plenty of room to pitch a tent add 4+

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Cabin in Valle Crucis

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

On the River! Hot Tub! 1 mile to Valle Crucis Park

Location, Location, Location! 7 acres of Valle Crucis RIVERFRONT on the Watauga River! ONE MILE to Valle Crucis Park (#1 area park), Mast General Store AND upscale dining. Under 20 mins to Boone & Banner Elk, 30 mins to all 3 Ski Slopes! 3 Bedrooms (bed on each floor, one is a loft), SmartTVs, WiFi, 600+ sq ft of outdoor deck w/ hot tub, gas grill, dining, rockers & fire pit! Sit-down gaming (12 games), board games, gas fireplace. Pet Fee: $75 under 50#. One dog max.

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Home in Blowing Rock

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 317 reviews

Cozy Riverfront Duplex with Hot Tub close to town

Payne Branch River retreat (A) is nestled on eleven acres of privately owned riverfront property in Blowing Rock, NC. The New River runs directly in front of the property and provided unique access to pristine, hatchery supported trout fishing. We are ten minutes from Appalachian Ski Mountain and two miles from downtown Boone with easy access to 321. This retreat is the perfect getaway for exploring all the High Country has to offer.

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Cabin in Fleetwood

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

At River Bend

Come relax in this comfortable cabin on the New River! This is the perfect getaway for a long weekend away from the city or for a couple weeks enjoying the outdoors-hiking, biking, fishing, tubing, kayaking. Enjoy meals on the deck while watching and listening to the river, the fresh air, and all the cabin life has to offer. We are close to West Jefferson, Boone, Blowing Rock, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. See you soon!