Location: Boone, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (8 Miles from Boone, Near Blowing Rock and Banner Elk)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Brand new home completed in 2008 in Echota on the Ridge! Part of a 250 acre resort and gated community in the beautiful NC Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy an extremely spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, three-level floor plan that provides everyone with ample room to relax and enjoy this peaceful haven. The home includes a fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer and central heat and cooling.
When you’re not taking in the gorgeous profile views of Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding ridges from the huge oversized deck, you can relax and watch TV or a movie on the wide-screen HD ready television, with DVD mounted near the floor to ceiling natural stone gas fireplace.
When you’re recharged, head down to the pool & spa for a refreshing swim in the heated indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is surrounded by beautiful rock formations and flowing waterfalls.
You can also take a dip in our 5-6 person hot tub off the lower deck with beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views as a backdrop. If you’d rather work up a sweat, you can use the well-appointed exercise room.
The nearby clubhouse is the perfect spot to enjoy a game of pool or foosball, catch some sports on the big screen TV, or curl up with a book in a cozy chair by the large stone fireplace.
For the fisherman, the resort has several stocked 'catch and release' ponds, guests also have access to 1000' on the nearby Watauga river in Echota's own 25 acre nature conservancy.
In the winter a whole new experience awaits you, the ski areas of Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain, Hawks Nest and Appalachian Ski Mountain are just minutes away, making this home an ideal base for your winter ski vacation.
Rent with confidence through our onsite property management company who accept credit cards, offer renter's insurance, etc.
Whether you like skiing, hiking, biking, white water rafting, fishing, horseback riding, golfing or just getting away from it all, this home in the mountains would be a perfect place to create a memorable anytime getaway.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: 2 parking spots directly in front of unit, other parking spots available.
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed: Sofa downstairs converts into a full bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Expanded basic included
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Seating for 5-6 with a beautiful view of the Blue Ridge Mountains including Grandfather Mountain!
- Shared Hot Tub: In new Club House
- Shared Pool: Two pools both indoor (year round) and outdoor (summer)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Access to all of Echota and Echota on the Ridge Amenities including 2 pools both indoor(year round) and outdoor. Clubhouses has 2 Fitness Centers to lift weights or do cardio. Pool Table, Walking Trails, Stocked Fishing Pond, River Fishing, Conservation area, 6 TV's including Expanded Basic, 3 DVD Players, Fully stocked kitchen for cooking, and much more!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In Season ... $255/night (2-6 night). $1705/week .. $4405/mo
Off Season .. $205/night ............... $1315/week .. $3475/mo
Extra $60 per stay for Hot Tub. $100 cleaning fee and a two night minimum
SPECIAL- 10% or more off 3 night or longer stays on non-holidays!!!!
Call or e-mail for special rates other times, we have onsite property management.
NC Sales Tax (6.75%) and Lodging Tax (6%). $500 Refundable Security Deposit
Call or e-mail for off-season, holiday, and last minute deals.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
Our home was named after our youngest son, we call "Little Bear".
Why the Owner Chose Boone
We love the great views from our home and all the the great features of Echota. We are within walking distance to the new clubhouse with a pool table, multiple LCD TV's, fitness center, outdoor pool, and more.
The Unique Benefits of this House
We are less than 10 miles from Blowing Rock, Boone, Banner Elk, Appalachian State University, Grandfather Mountain and most of the area ski resorts. We have a large hot tub on our deck overlooking the mountains.
Property Photos
- Morning Fall View from Lodge - Boone Vacation House with swimming, fishing, skiing, and hiking
- Fall Grandfather Mountain View from Deck - Boone Vacation House with swimming, fishing, skiing, and hiking
- Fall View of ponds in development - Boone Vacation House with swimming, fishing, skiing, and hiking
- Deck off of kitchen and Grandfather Mtn. View
- Little Bear Lodge Front View
- Lower Level Master Bedroom
- Bedroom with two full beds Upstairs
- Lower Level Family Room and Hot Tub
- Main Level Master Bedroom
- Upstairs Bedroom
- Main Level Master Bath
- Kitchen
- Living Room
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Thank you Carol, we look forward to having you back! Eric and Kelley
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