Location: Valle Crucis, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (15 Minutes to Boone, NC)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Loft + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Enjoy fresh mountain air and peaceful atmosphere at cozy Bear Tree Cabin! Cute as a button, it's nestled on the edge of a forest and gets its nickname from an unusual natural formation in the yard that looks like a bear hugging a tree.
Less than a mile from the Watauga River, the cabin is situated in a rural farming neighborhood. Fishing, canoeing or swimming in the Watauga River is less than a mile away. Bring your mountain bike and enjoy the gentle grade of the Watauga River Road or for a little more adventure, let our resident mountain bike expert recommend a trail that fits your abilities ... And if road biking is your passion, find out why Lance Armstrong said of our area "...I'd say it's the best area for training in the whole of the United States." (Cycle Sport June 1998).
Shopping at the historic Mast General Store is only 3 miles away.
Restaurants of all types are in nearby Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock as well as a few in the village of Valle Crucis itself. Hiking trails are available onsite or within a short drive.
And during the winter months ... Three ski resorts are within a 30 to 40 min. drive. Cross country skiing onsite is available if snow conditions are right. Snow tubing is an option for the non-skier at some ski resorts nearby. At the end of the day, come "home" to a relaxing hot tub or a cozy woodstove fire.
We keep the calendar on this site updated ... so please check for availability before e-mailing us. Thanks.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: NONE!! Ususally not needed in the cool mountains of NC. Cabin has ceiling fans in every bedroom and both living areas for those occasional hot days in summer.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: You may want to bring Beach towels for tubing or canoeing the river.
- Wood Stove: Glass doors allow for viewing of a cozy fire. We provide the firewood and kindling.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 twin beds in upstairs loft.
- Convertible Bed: Queen Sleeper Sofa upstairs in the same room as the two twin beds.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Two TVs (one upstairs and one down) are in the cabin with a satellite receiver on each.
- DVD (2)
- Video Library: Many recent and classic movies for all ages are available on DVD
- Video Games: Wheel of Fortune!
- CD Player
- Private Hot Tub: Hot tub is located outdoors, behind the cabin, beneath the stars.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: In addition to pots, pans and utensils, a Coffee maker, toaster and blender are provided.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The view is not long range but rather a view of lush rhododendron and other woodland plants that surround the cabin.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local or calling card calls only.
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Bring your own laptop.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: This means no pets inside or outside.
- Smoking Not Allowed: This means no smoking inside or outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Bear Tree Cabin is walking distance to our private 21-hole DISC GOLF COURSE!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$145/night (per couple with a preferred minimum of 2 night stay).
$10 more per night per additional adult (up to 4 more adults)
$1000/week (7 consecutive nights)
6% county occupancy tax PLUS 7.75% NC sales tax
25% deposit required in advance
Add $50 cleaning fee to any stay.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Owner Jim Henson built "Bear Tree Cabin" in 2006 on the edge of his 250-acre farm. Jim grows Christmas trees on part of the farm, but the vast majority is woodlands and Jim has donated a conservation easement on more than half of his land to the High Country Conservancy. The disc golf course was completed in 2008. If you call for more info you will likely speak with Jim's assistant, Angela.
Property Photos
- Private ... easy access ... cute and cozy! - Blue Ridge Mountains Cabin Rental
- The kitchen has all the comforts of home! - Blue Ridge Mountains Cabin Rental
- Nothing like a rocking chair at the end of a day. - Blue Ridge Mountains Cabin Rental
- The upstairs room has 2 twin beds plus a queen sleeper sofa.
- Downstairs bath.
- Hot Tub is just off the back porch.
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