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Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit

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A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a wooden staircase.
A rustic cabin surrounded by a forest with a stream in the foreground.
A forested area with a fire pit, benches, and a wooden table.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a wooden staircase leading up to it.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden dining table, and black chairs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Watauga River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bottom Level

2 Queen Beds

Top Level

1 Queen Bed

Top Level- Master

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bottom Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level

Toilet

Top Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Sugar Mountain Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore The Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 16 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 27 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit on 1 Nov 2027 start from £1,231, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Draggin Fly- Romantic Getaway! River Frontage - Hot Tub - Firepit located?

This family-friendly Vilas cabin is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Watauga River and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cleanliness is not the best and cabin is definitely outdated. If you want quietness this is not the cabin for you, sits on the river but directly behind the river is a main road which is extremely loud. If you have small children or older adults the stairs are treacherous
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home

Had a blast! Absolutely beautiful property. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Thank you! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The location was wonderful and the house was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy home, great location

The house was perfect for our trip. The house is spacious and has a great outdoor area. Very convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a cozy stay, and we'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin with lots of room!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Draggin Fly! It had plenty of room for our family and we loved the porches and the access to the water. We would love to come back and make more memories there!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2023
Thank you so much! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We came to skii and look for land to buy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2025
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of the best

We had a wonderful vacation! Fly Fishing 10/10 just steps away from the cabin. Cabin was very clean, kitchen well equipped to cook all meals. Gas grill needs a little work but we made it work. Will definitely book this cabin again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
Thank you! We are so pleased you enjoyed your getaway! We are sharing your feedback about the grill with our team so that we can look into this further. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dragon Fly March 2024 Relaxation Retreat

Great property Great cabin ambience Well equipped and set up Great location on river with great view and sound of river Access to road from western approach required turn around on other side of road but no big deal. Hot tub and fire pit fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
Thank you so much! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

We had a great time but there was a very strong fish odor from the fridge/freezer and we had to go out and get lysol to cover it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Helen, Thank you for your review. We are so sorry to hear that there was an odor from the fridge and we have let housekeeping know. We hope you will stay with us again in the future. Best wishes, Kaytlyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

There were six adults for our stay. The cabin was spacious and well equipped. I was skeptical about the window a/c units at first, but they kept the entire cabin cool and comfortable. Our favorite part was the river access behind the cabin... We had such a good time! We were pleased with our stay. Just a heads up, the driveway in is very narrow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2021
Thank you! We are so pleased you had a relaxing getaway! We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin

It was in a good location. You do not have very many towels there. So bring extras.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you! We hope you enjoyed your stay overall! We are sharing your feedback about the towels with our team. Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the river!

Communication with Blue Ride Mountain Rentals staff was excellent! Check in was super easy. We enjoyed fishing on the river and the super convenient location. The kitchen is well stocked with pans, dishes, glasses and mugs, and also has some basic spices and cooking oil. An unexpected bonus was the plentiful firewood provided by the host. One concern: The stairs to the upstairs bedroom are steep and were difficult for our senior dog. Also, the games downstairs are not in good working order. Otherwise, this is a great place - we definitely look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay overall, and we are sharing your feedback with our team. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy mountain cabin for a cold winter weekend!

The Watauga River is quite literally in the backyard- like having a playground to explore! We used a part of our kids’ spring break from school to visit the area and tour App State for our senior daughter. Conveniently located to the university, downtown Boone, and nearby Blowing Rock (be sure to check out Moses Cone Park and trails!). With two vegetarians in our family, we loved the choice of restaurants with amazing veggie dishes! Wished we could have visited Grandfather Mountain about 30 minutes away, but rain and then bitter cold/ high winds made for poor conditions to hike and try out a mile-high swinging bridge. Maybe next time! The cabin was cozy, multiple fireplaces helped keep us warm, and the kitchen was well stocked with basic needs for cooking in-house. A great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Laurie, Thank you for staying with us here at Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals. We are thrilled to hear you found this cabin cozy, with multiple fireplaces, and a well stocked kitchen. Please come back to stay with us again soon. Kindest Regards, Brooklin
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We had to wait 30 minutes for cleaning lady. Kitchen chairs were all broken or cracked. Couch was disgusting, old blueberries under it. Barbecue was filthy and hot tub had not been cleaned and had no chemicals. Staircase is terrifying and not good for any age. Heating was funky and the main fireplace was out of commission. Also when you book for a week you should get more toilet paper than just one roll and more than 2 dishwasher pods. Maybe have a weekend kit and a week kit. The lighting is also terrible, maybe invest in some better lights that work. Very disappointed in the amount of money I paid and then the cleaning people leave a tip envelope, I paid a big cleaning deposit, maybe they should pay her more. Luckily we we were with family and we made the best of it and had a great time on our adventures.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations. Our team reviewed the concerns brought to our attention and responded where appropriate during your stay. We certainly understand that every guest may have different expectations and preferences, and we appreciate the opportunity to address reasonable concerns when they arise. We regret that this stay wasn’t the experience you had hoped for, and we hope you'll consider booking a future visit with us. - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kids are begging to go back

I can't say enough good things about this getaway. It's a home that you can check into and not need to leave. So much to enjoy inside and outside of the property. We did a family vacation with ages ranging from mid 50's to 5 and we all had a great stay. 3 weeks later and my 5 year old is still asking to go back. We loved all the fireplaces and the cozy feeling of the cabin. We did a Walmart grocery delivery the morning we got there but there is a Ingles just down the road. We will definitely book here again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall good experience

Great place to stay. Cozy and kids loved playing in the river
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Thank you so much! We are so glad the whole family enjoyed your getaway! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome all around

I stayed here with some friends for a bachelorette weekend. The house was perfect! Great location, awesome view, and plenty of space for everyone. We loved it and now everyone wants to come back with their families!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snow tubing trip

Overall great trip. We went up to go to Hawks nest snow tubing. Location was great in proximity to the Hawks nest. Views of the river behind house were wonderful. Slightly sketchy entrance to the neighborhood but nothing to worry about. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2022
Thank you! Please come back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

the Setting is perfect, the house is ok

The setting on the river is spectacular. To say the house is rustic and outdated is a kind understatement. We did enjoy sitting out on the deck during a huge rainstorm. The stairs are quite steep (and the ones going to upstairs have open risers). I would not recommend for older folks or very young kids .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed the setting by the river and the deck! We are sharing your feedback with our team, and they'll be reaching out to discuss your stay further. We'd love to have you back anytime! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Paradise

Cabin was clean and check-in was easy. Great location on the Watagua river. Good for fishing. Very close to restaurants in Boone. NIce private road that leads to cabin. Look forward to my next trip there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great experience and had a enjoyed your time fishing! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation, true memory maker!!

Draggin Fly was amazing! We all thoroughly enjoyed the mountain retreat! While the goal was to ski, I think the whole gang had just as much fun if not more enjoying Draggin Fly. The kids can't stop raving about the trip, playing on the rocks of the river and enjoying family time around the fire pit. It was indeed a great place to remember "Papa" our father that past away in September. A true lifelong fisherman, and fisher of men! We know he was with us in spirit enjoying the Draggin Fly experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2021
Thank you so much! That is so sweet and we are so pleased that you had such a great time and could honor your "Papa". We'd love to have you back again!- BRMR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Our stay overall was pretty good. The cabin was out of date and really cluttered. Not as clean as it could have been.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2021
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay overall! We've shared your feedback with our team. We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could be better

Heating in general is lacking. Lots of remote space/fireplace gas heaters make for a gassy smell in the house. The place is clean but could use some upgrades in the kitchen with pans. I'm being a bit picky but for the money they are charging and fact that this place is booked a lot they could afford to invest in a few basics to improve the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2020
Thank you! We've shared your feedback with your team so that they can take a look at the issues. We'd love to have you visit again! - BRMR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Weekend Getaway

We rented this cabin to recognize my Daughter’s college graduation. My Family and I enjoyed staying here so much. It was so clean and well stocked! Upon arrival it was very welcoming and cozy. We packed up our entire kitchen as we planned to cook over the weekend and this place had everything we could have asked for. After seeing the staircase my daughter immediately said I have got to go buy a baby gate then she opened the closet and there were 4 baby gates! The owners really have thought of everything! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your cabin! We are already discussing our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2020
Thank you! We are so glad you found the home well stocked and that you had a great weekend! We'd love to have you back again! - BRMR
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