Pet-friendly holiday rentals in Watauga River

The house is clean, the beds are very comfy, albeit a little high off the ground for short people. That said, high beds means no dogs on the beds, and I appreciate that. Good hot water in the shower. Don is helpful and communicative when you have questions.

The A-frame Bella Vista has a Marvelous and stunning view, and precisely as owner, Alicia, describes as a ‘Million’ dollar view. This cute space is a must see, stay, and enjoy inside and out! I fully recommend a stay for more than a night or two. Easy to find, drive is steep, but manageable, beautiful deck, yard, great parking, and extremely close to town with wonderful shops, coffee, quaint restaurants, and easy driving to the main highway, gas, groceries, driving through and among the mountains, with many places to visit. Many local artisans. This special place offers a comfortable and peaceful place to rest, relax, and feel rejuvenated and blessed all at the same time. Alicia was extremely quick to help with texts and communication, even going out of the way to make sure everything was ready and willing to go the extra mile. The washer and dryer were extremely convenient, along with the all amenities. The deck is a special places for coffee, meals, reading and more.

We had a beautiful stay at the BEE-N-BEE! The home was spotless and nestled in a peaceful, mountain setting with tall trees and fresh, clean air. We loved walking across the street to the honey store — our daughter enjoyed the animals and playground, and the honey was delicious. The owners were incredibly kind and hospitable, and there’s a meaningful mission behind the property that made our stay even more special. It’s close to Boone and Valle Crucis but still felt like a quiet escape. We expected road noise but hardly heard a thing. Sunrise and sunset over the ridges were stunning. The porch was a favorite — mosquito-free with rocking chairs and soft lights that made it feel magical. The kitchen had everything we needed, and it was amazing knowing honey is processed right behind the home. We’d absolutely stay again — 5 stars all around!

Great host. Home was extremely clean. Great attention to detail. This is a nice quiet neighborhood. Communicates quickly. Would definitely stay again.

Absolutely beautiful view from the front porch. I could have sat there all day. The host did a great job preserving the rustic feeling while incorporating modern amenities. So many of the tiny details reminded me of visiting my Grandparents back in the day.

Cozy and adorable bungalow. Thoughtful touches and updated tastefully. Awesome backyard space, my pup loved it. Super close to many restaurant options! All around just a great overnight stay. We would love to return and maybe stay a bit longer next time.

Cannot recommend this place enough!! We had a great stay, the location is great and convenient to restaurants as well as Boone and Blowing Rock. The house was pristine and so homey! The hosts were amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay special and extremely accommodating. The house was so clean and comfortable. We loved the outdoor area and being close to the river. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable place to stay. We will definitely be back!!

Kelly and Caleb’s vacation home was an absolute dream for our family! We had the best time and were able to enjoy some peace and quiet and we also enjoyed exploring surrounding areas. The home was cozy, clean, and peaceful.. I loved that it was family friendly!! Thank you both for allowing us to stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Matt’s cabin! The cabin was clean, cozy, and perfectly suited for our getaway. Matt was fantastic at communicating, he responded quickly and provided great recommendations about the area, which made our trip even more enjoyable. We’d definitely stay here again. Thanks, Matt!

The tree top cabin was a nice place to get away for a vacation to the area. It sits close to Boone as well as a few other small towns. It’s a perfect place to get away in a quiet area. We made sure to get our moneys worth from the pool and other amenities in the area. I would definitely recommend this cabin in the trees to others and could easily see myself booking it again.

Very comfortable lots of space very relaxing would love to stay again

Great peaceful place to stay. We had an absolute blast while we were there. It is absolutely beautiful. Lance was a great host and made you feel right at home. You would never even know he was there if he hadn’t come out and met you the place is absolutely beautiful if you’re looking for a peaceful place to stay, you can’t go wrong staying here. It is beautiful. Words can’t describe how beautiful it was there and what was even more amazing two jets flew right over where we were staying at at a very low altitude. I meant words can’t describe when you see that and also the wildlife was everywhere. A deer walked up within 20 feet of us. We loved our stay and we were going back in October.

Just back from our granddaughter’s graduation from ETSU and all we have to say is - Just a wonderful experience! We would definitely recommend this house for anyone looking for a relaxing space for the family to get together and enjoy each other. The amenities were spot on. Fully furnished kitchen made our in home dining experience a breeze. The whole decor was just amazing! We loved the comfortable feel throughout the home. The indoor heated pool was a big hit with our grandchildren. My wife loved the jacuzzi tub in the master bedroom. All of the bedrooms had amazing comfortable bedding. The private outdoor setting with wrap around porch with plenty of rocking chairs and a beautiful view made for a relaxing evening of great fellowship. Overall everything with this home was over the top and we loved our experience. Our only regret was that we only got to spend three days here. Next time we are booking a week and truly enjoying all it has to offer.

SPECTACULAR. 10/10 recommended to anyone. Elliot and Kylie were fantastic hosts super attentive and responsive and caring of every need. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in such a beautiful home. The pictures do not do this home justice for how beautiful it is.

We enjoyed our stay at Abril and Christophers place. Location was great for access to the mountain biking trails.

Very nice peaceful place, great for a family get together. 35 minutes to Boone. Beautiful home. We really enjoyed our time there. Would definitely recommend it. Host is very responsive.

Beautiful property, easy access and walkable trails. House is immaculate- beds and bedding make for a restful rest. Several running streams - outside deck overlooks a babbling brook. This my 3rd visit - love this Cabin.

Great location with amazing views. Very peaceful. We appreciated our dogs being able to stay, they had a blast. Highly recommend this tranquil area and house!

Due to the floods last year the driveway looked rough at midnight when we arrived, but it was fine. There were activities in the cabin for littles, which we didn't need, but it would be great for families with littles for sure. The kitchen was supplied with pans for cooking, dishes and silverware for eating. There was a blanket for the dogs so they could sit and sleep with us like at home. The porch overlooks the river and the sound of the water was super relaxing.

Had an amazing stay at this place! The views were stunning, the air was fresh, and the place was spotless. Loved the peaceful surroundings — perfect for a relaxing getaway. Host was friendly and responsive. Would definitely come back!

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I had a wonderful stay at Robert's place. Such a beautiful setting. I loved sitting on the deck listening to the creeks. Will definitely stay again when I'm in the area.

We highly enjoyed the cabin. So close to great hikes and restaurants. Cabin was very peaceful. We loved the porch and listening to the great variety of birds. Cabin was very comfortable and had everything we needed.

My family and I stayed at Tiffany and Scott’s place when we were in town for a wedding. It was comfortable and clean for our family of 6. I’d stay at their place again!