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Log Cabin on Watauga River

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Outdoor spa tub
Game room
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Banner Elk, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Vilas

With a stay at this cabin in Vilas, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Appalachian State University and Watauga River. .This cabin is 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Grandfather Mountain and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Tweetsie Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Julian Price Park - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 17 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Paso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cardinal - ‬11 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.

Log Cabin on Watauga River

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.

Welcome to Casa Rio!

Casa Rio is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. You will find custom log beams, columns, and handrails throughout, with hand-crafted branch balustrades. All of the beds have hand-hewn log frames. If "mountain elegance" is what you are seeking, and on the river as well, Casa Rio delivers!

Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Casa Rio is also convenient and central to all the High Country offers. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is only 11 miles away. Snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating are nearby, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain about 12 miles and Beech Mountain Ski Resort only 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is only about 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Casa Rio.

The main level of Casa Rio features an open floorplan with a foyer entry boasting high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Immediately on your right are a laundry room and full bathroom. Further inside, you find a central, wood-burning fireplace with dramatic floor-to-ceiling stonework, open on both sides so guests can enjoy it from the dining area and the great room. A banquet-style dining table seats up to 8 guests. Entertaining is easy with the additional counter-height 4-seat table and three bar stools at the center kitchen island. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances and is centered around a gas cooktop with custom stone accents above. The adjacent great room has two leather sofas, positioned conversationally, offering a view of the fireplace and the big screen HD Smart TV.

The king master suite with an HDTV, and a sliding glass door leading to a rear patio, is on the main level. You can hear and see the Watauga River. There is a generous ensuite master bathroom with slate tile floors, his and hers vanity, a large walk-in closet, an open stone shower, and a circular jetted soaking tub in the center of the bathroom.

Upstairs offers flanking bedrooms, one with a king bed and an HDTV, the other with two twin beds and two twin trundles (sleeps four), and an HDTV. A full central bathroom with a tub and shower services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a new slate pool table, an HDTV, and comfy leather furniture.

Off of the kitchen and great room is an open-air deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table, and chairs. Below the main level deck, at ground level, is a covered patio with a hot tub and lounge-style seating, just a step up from the backyard, which slopes gently down to the Watauga River and features a wood-burning fire pit.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolina Cabin Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2,850 square feet

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 not allowed

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
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

346406

Log Cabin on Watauga River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth H., Winston-Salem

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in the NC mountains

The home was absolutely gorgeous and everything we could have wanted in a vacation spot. It was perfect for our family and convenient. It was only 10 minutes from downtown Boone and about 15 from Hawksnest, which is where we had planned to go snow tubing. We loved the hot tub at the home and the kitchen was fully stocked for cooking a lovely dinner. We would like to thank the owners of this beautiful home for allowing us to stay and would love to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home. Lots of room.

Beautiful home. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay at Casa Rio

We really enjoyed our stay at Casa Rio. The house was very well equipped and had everything we needed to enjoy a few days relaxing with our family. Everything was just as described. The location was excellent - quiet, secluded, yet close to town for great dining and shopping options. Great hiking and fly fishing options for nature lovers too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Aaron A., Rutherfordton, NC

Disliked: Cleanliness

Casa Rio

Beautiful house. Convenient to Boone. The shower in the bathroom by the laund
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jori h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Really enjoyed our stay at Casa Rio, convenient to several cities and all things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, good location, clean

Overall a great stay!! This was a moms trip and the property was perfect for the 5 of us. Clean, well stocked with necessary items, comfortable beds, and good location close to Boone! Only a few minor things to add: -we arrived after dark and there were no outside lights on -the towels for hot tub were hard to find-they were located in a bin behind the couch in living room -light in master bath toilet room was burnt out -we could not find the outside trash cans at time of departure, they were located to the left of the front porch inside a closet area. Overall, great property! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., Surf City, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in a great location

We are from the coast, so we really loved that this home was really close to the main highways without all the curves (that we’re not used to!) that can come along with mountain rentals. The home is so beautiful, roomy, and eclectic- and we loved the wood burning fireplace in the center of the room. The only thing I wish I knew before going is this home isn’t “right” on the river. It’s a pretty steep hill to get to and from the river from the house, and we took along our young kids as well as my almost 70 year old dad and all his fishing gear. It was a hike, but they did catch fish and had a great time once they got down! All in all a great time, and just a few short minutes to the Original Mast General Store, Boone, and Blowing Rock.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C., null

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Home

We loved the view and the house was perfect for our needs! We enjoyed the fireplace and the kitchen was nice to prepare a meal in. Beds were comfortable. The upstairs twin room required creativity to find a way to use both trundles but we figured it out. My only minor complaint was that a hot tub fee was included in our fees but a 2 page list of rules and possible charges made us 2 scared to use it! Lol We would stay here again for sure :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie M., Winston-Salem, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property and location

We loved it! Sitting on the deck listening to the river and birds singing first thing with my coffee, doesn't get any better than that.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property in a great location

We and the family enjoyed our extended weekend stay. Great property and very well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Such a beautiful cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive property and great location

We were very impressed with this house (much larger than in photos) and all of the unique characteristics! My 7 year old son loved fishing in the stream and playing pool. Hot tub and other amenities were very nice and in good condition. This was a perfect house for our family's annual trip! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

todd m.

Nice property but not very clean.

The home is nice and in a quiet neighborhood but wasn’t clean and wasn’t ready for an on time check in. The decks were covered in leaves. The house was dusty and candy wrappers left around the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Karra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Rio

House was large, plenty of places to relax & enjoy the view. Saw deer in the yard at some point each day of our stay. The pool table & hot tub are a nice addition. Really enjoyed the quiet & beauty of the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Cassell C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

This cabin was phenomenal! We had 8 people and it comfortably fit all of us, the cots upstairs were great! Plenty of space and the hot tub was great in the evenings! This cabin came equipped with everything we needed to cook every night and was very clean and well kept. It definitely exceeded expectations! About 15-20 minutes outside of Boone depending on how fast you take the mountain roads so all in all great location! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen L.

Overall it was a nice getaway

Weekend getaway was generally nice. House is definitely showing it’s age and the wear of years of rental stays. Home needs some TLC and a good cleaning. The front door has no insulation and was unpleasant during our winter weekend stay. Hot tub water was cloudy. We made the best of the trip and were discounted for some inconveniences.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Beautiful but….

This cabin is very nice plenty of space and great location. But the house was not cleaned very well, lots of dust and hair on floors, windows and shelves. No dish soap, laundry detergent, paper towels or garbage bags. I know these products are not required but for the price a small amount is normal in all my other VBRO visits.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

My husband and I snowboard but also wanted to be off the ski mountain. We chose this cabin last minute and it was perfect. The drive is beautiful. The cabin had everything we needed and more. The hot tub and pool table were perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with the supplies we needed to stay in. We will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

pete k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Casa Rios Visit

I am a frequent user of VRBO and visitor to the Boone NC area. So generally I have a broader history and therein expectation of what a property should be. I was over-all very pleased with my visit. All of the key elements of the property were in excellent working order despite what some earlier reviews pointed out. I was very happy. The hot tub is one of the best I have experienced and the Jacuzzi in the master is a very nice touch. Service from the rental team was also top notch. The location is excellent. Do be prepared with 4 wheel drive if there is snow or ice as the driveway in is steep. The drive is a circle with one of the entrances much easier to navigate than the other. I would recommend a footnote to this entry process to help first time renters. I was there for a business / work sabbatical so Internet was vital. I had excellent reception with Verizon. I understand that T-Mobile is not good. Thanks for a splendid visit and enjoyable use of your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Myeisha G.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place was very clean and the scenery was amazing!

I really enjoyed our stay we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

The location of the property is perfect. Extremely convenient to Blowing Rock, Boone, and Banner Elk. Relaxing outdoor atmosphere with the river behind the home and the fire pit. It’s also a great area to walk but be ready for the hills. We highly recommend this property for anyone just wanting to get away and enjoy the mountain life.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Penny T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Getaway

Nice location. Close to Boone and other areas of interest in the area. Driveway is very steep and only room for one car.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful getaway!

Loved the peaceful area, the sound of the creek, surrounded by trees, and the gorgeous home! Just what we needed and better than expected. The home is better than the pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in a convenient location

The cabin is located in a lovely part of North Carolina and is comfortable and we'll appointed. We used this as a "home base" for a variety of water sports and outdoor activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021