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Paradise Cove
The Paradise Cove is a slice of heaven. Private, quiet, and clean. I intend to stay there again!

Cozy Cottage-3min 2 main st/firepit/pets/hottub
Sweet guest cottage in the mountains. Theme decor is very welcoming and comfortable. Gives rustic chic vibes. Feels spacious. Sofa bed linens and mattress pad made for a v comfortable place to sleep. Two bathrooms and ample hot water and towels. Up a steep hill, choose the one minute longer route up Possum vs Sunset road and it is not as twisty and steep. Probably not a walk to town kind of place due to the hillside perch but close enough that you wont mind the quick drive. We saw deer, bunnies and a bear in the neighborhood. Thoughtful host, lots of nice little touches (S'MORES!!!!).

Beeches be Crazy beautiful home with Mountain View
perfect location from town and to the slopes. The layout of the house was great for 2 families and kids.

NEW! 18 Acres, Hot Tub AND Petting Zoo?
This place was wonderful. The open kitchen and living room concept made cooking social and fun. There was tons of land for my dog to run around. Overall, it was a very wholesome trip. Thank you, Connie for your wonderful home.

Beech Please
What a fun trip and place! We enjoyed all of the amenities Beech Please offered! Our favorite was the hot tub and game room! Highly recommend!

No Storm Damage Secluded Cottage on the New River!
Missy and Ted have a b autufup cabin. We felt right at home and appreciated the homey touches. They were very helpful and responsive when we had issues with the Internet. We got snowed in for a day of our stay and it was heavenly! Thank You!

Family Fun; Romantic Getaway @ BlueSpruceCottage
Very conveniently located for a snowboarding trip. Groceries, coffee, and Sugar were all within 8 minutes. The home is spacious and cozy. It is right off the road but there were no noise issues as the street doesn’t seem to get much traffic. Would book again!

Border Collie Mountain Cabin Hottub-Jacuzzi-Pool
We had an amazing weekend at this property! It was an extremely cozy cabin with all the amenities you could hope for. Beautiful view of the mountains and a stone’s throw away from Boone/Blowing Rock/Banner Elk. The host Eddie was also super responsive and helpful during our time here. Would definitely recommend a stay here!
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Crab Orchard Estate in Valle Crucis w/ Fireplace
We had an amazing time during our stay! The property was absolutely beautiful with plenty of space. The attention to detail was amazing. We made use of the guest house which was also very nice. The chef's kitchen was a wonderful add. Great location. Would definitely go again.

① Pets OK ② 55" HDTV ③ 5min to Blue Rid ③ Fire Pit
We had a short but great visit! The house was just as described. Everything we needed was there! Loved the scenery, and the cows were an added bonus! My daughter loved the pirate ship play area. We hope to be back again this fall!

DO NOT RENT -Home under renovation
Went to enjoy the river and relax. It met all expectations. It’s a peaceful place right on the river. A lot of wildlife in the area…deer, wild turkey, hawks, geese, ducks, fireflies. Very easy access for fishing and the river has plenty of trout. Adjacent to laurel creek waterfalls which was a simple hike and good swimming holes. Very clean and welcoming and had all the amenities we needed. Didn’t want to leave and would definitely stay there again.

William’s Ridge Retreat-Ski/Hike/fenced yard/pets
Overall this was a great place. House matched the photos and listing. It was clean and had everything we might need for the weekend. The views were lovely and a very peaceful spot for a mountain get away. We booked to spend time with my daughter that goes to App State and it was perfect location. They even had ESPN+ to watch the NCAA games that were going on and the dimmable light options in the living room were primo for a neurodiverse family. My only “complaint” is an extensive cleaning request list on top of a cleaning fee and there was an envelope for tips for cleaning folks on the counter. I haven’t booked a lot of Airbnb’s so maybe that’s normal practice but it felt excessive for a weekend stay on top of us cleaning behind ourselves. Our host was quick to respond to the questions I did have and she was kindly flexible on check in time that allowed us more time with our daughter.

Elk Cabin at The Azalea Inn
Perfect stay close to everything. Check in was effortless and easy. The fireplace heated the room up well. The bed was the most comfy one I’ve ever been on. Highly recommend

Inn a Nutshell - Pet Friendly!
Quiet and peaceful. Super tiny home but it was perfect for just me and my pups. It was nice and convenient to have kitchen staples on hand for my three week stay.

Anglers Cottage-Fishing! Middle Fork of New River
The location for our visits to this area is perfect. Close to family and friends who live in the area yet secluded enough for us to still feel like we are getting away. The house had all we needed for a couple of days. The creek and hot tub are so nice.

Views, Near Wineries, Breweries, Hiking, Biking!
My husband and I rented the property for long term. We were moving to Ashe County and stayed at the property while our property was getting ready to move on. Wendy was very accommodating to our needs. She answered any question or concerns we had in a timely manner. Wendy went above and beyond for us. The property is very nice and quiet with lots of different beautiful views. We made friends with the cows in the pasture across from us. There are 3 other properties and all the tenants that stayed in them were so super nice. Wendy really made our stay nice and comfortable
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Tuscarora @ Yonahlosse
10/10. The best getaway ever was so peaceful nice fireplace to keep us warm at night. Beautiful view to watch the sunset and rise. Was certainly worth the drive and the stay ! I wound 100% go back again with no doubt.

2 Mi to Beech Mtn: Family Retreat w/ Fire Pit
Great home! We booked for a weekend ski trip and loved every second. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Never ran out of plates, utensils, cooking ware. Tons of coffee, tea, and hot coca to top it off. Host made great local recommendations and had a binder full of helpful info. The home was spacious and well kept. In the winter 4wheel is a must but we didn’t have trouble our specific weekend in a 2 wheel truck. You will love this home for your next stay!

Rustic, Romantic Getaway at Paradise Cottage in Boone
We had a great stay. Feels tucked away but close enough to both Boone and Blowing Rock. The place was beautiful and the host was very helpful with a flexible check in.

Quaint Appalachian Getaway ~ 2 Mi to Boone!
Very Nice place! Host was excellent!

Vacation cottage in Yonahlossee Resort
From the very beginning, they did a terrific job being in frequent touch and snticipating our needs, including current directions despite the damage from Helene. The cabin was beautiful with a gorgeous view, and easy access to a restaurant across the street which included a $50 gift certificate! Would recommend to anyone who wants to stay in the amazing mountains of North Carolina!

Sweet Meadow Cottage, SweetGrass, Lake View, Blowi
Location was great with plenty to do and beautiful surroundings!

Cherokee Cottage @ Yonahlossee
This place is clean, cozy and perfectly situated between Boone and Blowing Rock! The bed is extremely comfortable as well.
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