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TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8156 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River

Welcome to Watauga Flats!

Watauga Flats is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. You will find custom wood features, skylights, and hardwood floors throughout. All of the bedrooms have classic upscale country decor. If a quaint riverside mountain cabin is what you are seeking, Watauga Flats delivers!

Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Watauga Flats is 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 park is 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Watauga Flats.

The main level features an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The cozy living room has a gas fireplace in the stacked stone wall, a flat-screen TV with paid programming, and skylights above that provide natural light. The banquet-style dining table seats up to 6 guests. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances, and a large center island for preparing meals.

The main floor bedroom has a queen bed from which you can hear and see the nearby Watauga River. The main floor bathroom has a frameless glass-door tiled shower and a soaking tub. Upstairs, there are flanking bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. A full bathroom in the center has a step-in shower and services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a TV and sitting area with a sofa that converts to a double-size sleeper.

Off the dining and living room is an open-air wrap-around deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table and chairs, a hot tub, and seating.

Watauga Flats offers all the comforts of home, including WIFI, paid TV programming, mini-split air conditioning, and a washer and dryer. Heat is supplied via a Rinnai Direct Vent Furnace to keep things cozy in the cabin. Two pets are welcome with your reservation, and additional pet fees will apply. Winter travelers should prepare for unpredictable weather with 4WD or AWD vehicles and chains in the case of deep snow or ice.

Relax and enjoy a wonderful vacation experience at Watauga Flats!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Watauga River. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Watauga River and a 2-minute drive from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Banner Elk cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,680 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

803898

Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and very well stocked! The management company was extremely attentive to our questions.Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location right on the Watauga River, perfect for fly fishing, stargazing, and hot tubbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This Watauga River cabin in Valle Crucis was the perfect accommodation for my daughter’s young family to enjoy a week in Valle Crucis. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen are also large and highly functional with new appliances. The hot tub overlooking the Watauga river was especially luxurious. The large exterior decks add to the living space making the entire cabin well suited for family gatherings. I would definitely rent this cabin again for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Other than downstairs toilet not working properly everthing was as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Enjoyed the home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

The entire stay from beginning to end was FANTASTIC. Property owners are super easy to get in touch with and more than accommodating. We booked a two night stay for a family ski trip. Some snow came in the day we planned to leave and decided last minute to stay another night. We reached out they responded very quickly and were able to stay another night. Thank you guys!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Nice Place

House was nice overall. Just some issues. 1. Was told check in was at 4pm. However when we arrived just after 4PM we couldn’t get into the house because the Landscaper was there cutting the grass and had the driveway blocked. We did’t get access until almost 5pm. After a 17 hour drive we were not happy having to sit in the car. 2. The back deck door lock did not work. Couldn’t secure the property. There was an alarm system but no instructions on how to use it. 3. Upstairs Shower leaked through the ceiling to the kitchen area. We couldn’t use it after one shower. We notified the property Manager who said they would send someone out the next morning but we never saw anyone the duration of the stay. 4. Bedroom 1 and 2 were very nice. Bedroom 3 could use softer mattresses. The ones in there are rock hard and onlt meant for small kids Otherwise every thing alse was pretty nice
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R., Pageland, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would rent again!

A clean and very Comfortable cabin for a multi-generational group!Just wish there was access to river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W., ocala, florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful river location!

Perfect family vacation! We love this area so much! The house was perfect for 6 of us! The kids loved the hot tub and playing in the river! We saw so many deer and baby bunnies!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty Cabin

The property and the cabin were both very nice. We were disappointed that there was no access to the river, which was the main reason we rented this cabin. The place was extremely clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch and the hot tub was so relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We absolutely loved the property! The cabin was clean and exceeded our expectations. The neighborhood is nice and quiet. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Valle Crucis Cabin

What a wonderful, easy to access cabin right on the Watauga River. Well decorated and renovated with expansive porches on the front and back. Plenty of room, lots of quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place ! The river in the back yard is amazing even caught a few trout in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024