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Rustic Cabin near Hiking and Waterfalls

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, table football, books
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Boone, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this cabin is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Watauga River and Hound Ears Golf Club. .This cabin is 8.5 mi (13.8 km) from Appalachian State University and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Julian Price Park - 12 min drive
  • Price Lake - 13 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Town Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Paso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cardinal - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Cabin near Hiking and Waterfalls

Welcome to Trailhead Cabin!

Trailhead Cabin is a comfortable log home between Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. It is close to Hound Ears Club, Chetola Resort, Foscoe, Seven Devils, and Valle Crucis. As the name implies, the cabin is near the trailhead leading to Hebron Rock Colony, a popular hiking destination with waterfalls, swimming holes., freshwater fishing, and fly fishing. One of the most popular summer activities around Boone is to take advantage of area hiking trails and swimming holes. There are over 70 freshwater swimming holes around North Carolina, and we are fortunate that many are right here in the High Country. Locals, Appalachian State University Students, and tourists love to find these natural water parks, but locating one can be tricky. If you stay at the Trailhead Cabin, you won't even have to get in the car to access one of the most desired hiking trails in the High Country.

The main floor and loft have the rustic ambiance of an authentic log home. The main floor has a queen bedroom. Upstairs is a large master bedroom with a king bed and a sitting area in the loft. The lower level has two twin beds and a playroom with a game table.

Allows pets with an additional fee paid after booking. The fee is $35 per pet per day.

*The privacy you can enjoy at Trailhead Cabin is accessed via a two (2) mile, state-maintained gravel road. After heavy rains, the driveway can develop ruts, requiring careful, skillful driving if your vehicle has low clearance. We recommend vehicles with higher clearance. During winter weather, snow plowing is as best as can be expected on a steep gravel driveway with ruts. A 4-wheel drive is required to negotiate the driveway during winter weather.

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
Cancellation Policy:
Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund.
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1640 sq ft (152 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Rustic Cabin near Hiking and Waterfalls Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., Chester, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Trailhead Cabin
This cabin met our needs during our stay in the mountains. Far enough out of the way to be peaceful and quiet, close enough to Boone and Banner Elk
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Family trip
It is a peaceful place to be. Enjoyed the swing on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and comfortable cabin
The cabin accommodated 5 people perfectly
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay …
We enjoyed our stay but feel there is room for improvement with the cabin. The master bedroom TV didn’t work (and the instructions downstairs didn’t help because they didn’t match the 1 remote given) … I recommend adding a hot tub on the small back deck. It would of enhanced the stay. Otherwise it was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., Raleigh

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away cabin!
Our family of four including two children ages 9 and 12 enjoyed the two nights we stayed in this beautiful cabin. We especially loved the location and it's proximity to trails which we hike together as a family. The cabin is in a great location, is picturesque, and was clean and ready upon our arrival. The keyless entry with the code was very convenient as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Matthew F., Asheville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway!
Great spot close to trails, the parkway, and Blowing Rock. Suggestions to management- you should post pics and let it be known that the fireplace has gas logs and there is a grill on the deck. Also, the pots and pans are pretty worn down. Lastly, there are plenty of games, though most of the pieces are mixed together or missing. Nothing that put a hamper on our stay, just ideas on where to improve. We will likely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in mountains
Great time. Wonderful cabin in Foscoe area near Hound Ears.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight Bruce M., Aberdeen, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Another great weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trailhead cabin is fun
The trailhead cabin is just that, up a mountain near a fantastic trail. The location is close to Boone, grandfather, linville, blowing rock and sugar mountain It was peaceful and enjoyable for my family It’s rustic, but has all the amenities you will need to get away. The front porch is peaceful, when the leaves fall I would imagine you would have a nice view. With leaves on the trees you can’t see much. I would not recommend this place unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle in the winter as the road up to it is steep and gravel. The WiFi is ok, had trouble streaming anything, which is necessary if you are a sports fan as the cable package has no sports or local channels. If you are going during football season and you care about the games this isn’t the place for you All in all, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight Bruce M., Aberdeen, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Cabin is walking distance to great network of trails. Easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway. Everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

marcus v.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 day stay from Knoxville before school starts
Wonderful place and so close to everything! We barely scratched the surface with what N/W N.Carolina mountains offer for the outdoors. We will most definitely return!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Nice weekend retreat in the mountains
My wife and I stayed for 2 nights with our dogs and had a great time. For the four of us the cabin was very spacious. There are spider webs here and there and a lot of dead bugs...however I believe this is part of the experience that you get when you are out in the woods. Loved that there is a hiking trail right next to the house. Overall we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

cindy m., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend away
This property was clean and roomy. Beautiful views in a quiet location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

gregory r.

Great location
Smaller than portrayed online . Trailhead is a 15 minute drive. Only sleeps three comfortably. Pull out bed in loft is not usable and basement is very musty. Overall, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

earl t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet place
Quick to Boone or Blowing Rock, house could use a little updating, but other than that, it is a peaceful place to get away. Great drive in to secluded area & can get on Blue Ridge Parkway inside of 5 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway,
The property was clean and the location was perfect. Close to Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. We enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charity S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin in a great location
This cabin is in a great location and our family had an awesome time enjoying the natural beauty all around. Many great hiking trails near by and so close to attractions like Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. On our first day there we saw a bear on the gravel road up to the cabin and deer right in our front yard! We were a little concerned about no AC in July, but it was not needed... gorgeous mountain weather kept us cool, even chilly at night, and the cabin was stocked with plenty of fans! The cabin does need some updating and our only recommendation is that it could be better stocked with things such as toilet paper, towels and newer bed linens. This is a rustic cabin, nothing fancy, but meets all the basic needs! We enjoyed our stay and had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Henry S., Wilmington, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs attention
When we first went in it looked clean but on closer examination there was a lot of dust on shelves ceiling fans chair rails etc. My wife has aletgoes and could tell soon after walking in that this was goong to be a problem. After one night we asked the properyy manager for any available substitutes. To their credit they found another property for us to move for the rest of our stay. Another item to note is this is about a mile down a gravel road. The road is on good condition just something to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful high-country retreat
Nice rustic cabin close to Boone and Blowing Rock. Loved sitting out on the porch with our dogs in the evening listening to the birds after a day of adventures. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019