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Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views

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Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace and Leather Furniture
Views from Birdhouse Deck
Large Windows frame Mountain Views
Living Room with Comfy Leather Furniture
Kitchen with Island, Granite Counter tops

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

1 King Bed

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

Queen and Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Full Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shared Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views

Welcome to Birdhouse!

Birdhouse nestles in mountain property with long-range views inside a quiet gated community. It is a 3-story log cabin with hardwood floors and tongue-and-groove ceilings, enjoying copious natural light and many spaces to enjoy mountain views. This house has 4 sleeping areas and 3.5 bathrooms.

*Allows pets with an additional fee.

Birdhouse has beautiful stone fireplaces and wood pieces throughout. A spacious banquet-style dining table will accommodate your entire party. A family room/den with a fireplace and game room is downstairs and equipped with a pool table, bar-style seating, and mini-fridge.

Both king sleeping areas have private ensuite bathrooms. The two queen bedrooms upstairs share a full hallway bathroom. Bedrooms have HDTVs and fans for your comfort.

Important Information
- Birdhouse is located in a private community. Guests are asked to be respectful of the neighbors. Sound travels in the mountains, so please be mindful when enjoying the outdoor areas.
- There is a countywide noise ordinance in place after 10 pm.
- 4WD or AWD is highly recommended.

Must be at least 25 years of age to book.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1258415vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Watauga River - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 29 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boone Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cabin with Long-Range Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Watauga River and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Big space and comfortable for our entire group of 8.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffri W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful stay! Plenty of family gathering spaces as well as quiet reading nooks and space for reflection. Information about travel directions, specific house and neighborhood details, check in/out -- all thorough and clear to help with our planning. Clean and nice location. Definitely met all of our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great place

Awesome place just be ready for the driveway.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for the great feed back. We are thrilled that the home met and or exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our home again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Very nice log home

Very spacious and well equipped home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
We are so grateful for your business and the feedback. Its our sincerest hope to welcome you again to our home in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Great House!

We throughly enjoyed our Bird’s
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for the great feed back. We are thrilled that the home met and or exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our home again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

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

Fun long weekend

Beautiful property with everything we needed. Very clean and nicely decorated. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thank you so very much for sharing. We are thrilled that the home met your needs and sounds as if it exceeded expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our home again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

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

Great Family Get Away

The cabin was beautiful and the perfect get away to steal away with our family. It was quiet and removed but still within very reasonable distance to grocery stores and places to eat. Hiking and fishing spots were in abundance and easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for sharing! Our greatest reward is hearing from our guest that they had a great time and enjoyed the home. Take care and we hope you will revisit again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gideon B.

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

Awesome place

We love the location. The view from deck is awesome. The house is beautiful and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay during Graduation weekend. It's less than 15 minutes from Appalachian State University. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2024
Thank you so much for sharing. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the home. Cannot wait for a revisit. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn d.

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

Great property for families

The Birdhouse was a perfect getaway! The house had everything we needed and was in a great location. The prior reviews mentioned the driveway and I am so glad I read them, we were prepared. We are already looking into when we will be able to return!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. We are always thrilled to hear that a guest had a great vacation experience and that the home met and or exceeded any expectations. Its our hope that you. will visit us again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

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

Family get together

In-laws and my family got together with wife’s brother and family and went skiing and shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experiences. Its our sincerest hope that a revisit is in the works, sooner rather than later.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

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

Spacious Cabin Get-Away

This beautiful cabin is just like it’s pictured! Lots of space (we had 7 adults and 2 dogs) and we were never tripping over each other! Definitely need a SUV to get up the winding steep driveway (but you are up in the mountains)! Great place and would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share. We welcome all feedback and use each review as a tool to deliver the very best vacation rental experience possible. Our staff is thrilled to hear that the home met or exceeded your expectations and we hope for a revisit sooner rather than later.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

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

Quiet peaceful cabin

Loved the cabin.the 2couches in upstairs living room are pretty worn out. Not too comfy. The king bed mattress downstairs also pretty worn. Supplying firewood wood be a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Peaceful Mountain Retreat

Scheduled a short getaway while our adult children came to town for a visit. This was the perfect place to relax and spend some quality time as a family. Beautiful property, the house was warm and inviting and the deck was amazing! Ultra clean and felt homey. Appliances were top notch and great for making a family meal. Thank you for sharing this piece of paradise with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. Providing the perfect backdrop for the creation of awesome memories is our passion. Its our hope that we will see you again sooner rather than later.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was a lovely place for my family to stay over a wedding weekend. Without a doubt, the entire place was absolutely immaculately clean when we arrived. Hats off to Samantha, who was listed as the one who cleaned the cabin for our arrival. The drive up to the cabin is rather steep and curvy, so folks ought to be prepared for that. It was perfect for our needs plenty of room for multiple guests with ample bedrooms and the kitchen well stocked with dishes, pans, etc. The beds were incredibly comfortable and I appreciated that the master bedroom had a bathtub :-) there are lovely views from the porch that overlooks trees and a meadow in the distance. Definitely a terrific mountain getaway or even worth a week stay.I would love to come back and spend a longer period of time. The surrounding nature is beautiful and quiet communication with Carolina cabins was also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H.

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

A True Getaway!

A true getaway, yet just minutes from Boone. Cozy cabin with not one but 2 wood burning fireplaces, one of which is just off the game room. Had no problems with wifi or satellite tv! Well equipped kitchen for home chef! Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. Its our fondest hope that you will visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Wonderful Family Find

This house was perfect for the whole family with a nice large deck with plenty of seating and grill. 3 stories so everyone had their own space. Kitchen was well stocked. Pool table was a big hit as well! The leather furniture throughout the home was SO comfortable and very aesthetically pleasing. Thanks for sharing your home for such a reasonable price! Michelle
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2023
Thank you so much sharing. Its our greatest pleasure hearing that a guest enjoyed the property and had a great time. We hope to see you again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Postcard Stay

So happy with our choice of this home for our 2024 family Christmas tree harvest. Incredible property, well maintained, clean and beautifully decorated. Comfortable beds, tons of extra pillows & blankets. TV’s with satellite service was a nice bonus. Kitchen is well stocked with dishes, pots and pans, baking sheets, even some spices! We had the best time! Nights spent by the wood burning fireplace, playing games at the huge dining table created lots of hilarious core memories that are so important to staying connected in this busy world we live in. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Thank you for the great feed back. We are thrilled that the home met and or exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our home again in the very near future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Everything was just as it was listed

We were in NC for a family wedding in Boone. This home was a great location to the event and many other shopping, hiking, and other activities. The house is just as it is listed. A bigger car is needed to tackle the driveway, which is mentioned. We had everything we needed to cook and stay in when we wanted to. Pool table and the large selection of books were also a hit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. Our greatest satisfaction comes from hearing that our guest had a great stay and that the home met all expectations. We hope that you will visit us again in the very near future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elyse J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great place to share time with friends

The cabin has a great layout and is well appointed. It has enough communal space but also areas you can retreat to for a nap or reading a book. The driveway is an adventure. All in our party were adept in four wheel drive and mountain driving, but it was an intimidating climb. The only complaints we have is that the hot water tank made ALOT of noise when taking a hot showers and there weren’t any real checkout instructions. Neither of which would prevent us from returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the home and we really appreciate the feedback regarding the noises with the hot water pipes. This is being looked into. We hope that you will come back and visit again in the very near future. Safe Travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Steep driveway

Absolutely wonderful experience at a beautiful cabin. I only wish the listing mentioned that the gravel driveway is very steep. It was not easy for me to drive up in my front wheel drive car after a big rain. Thankfully, we had 2 cars between the 5 of us and the other car was a Jeep. Aside from not wanting to make the last turn of the driveway, our experience was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Thank you so much for sharing! It is such a thrill when we hear that our guest had a great stay and the home provided a back drop for those memories and fun. Hope to have you as a guest again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

College Move In

We stayed at Birdhouse during the move in of our daughter to her first apartment in Mountaineer Village. She is a sophomore at App and the family came along as a mini-vacay and move in support. The house was beautiful, clean, and the kitchen was very well stocked for all of our needs. The house is close to App and downtown Boone so very easy to access all the area has to offer. Birdhouse was open to our daughter’s dog for a few nights but we found that walking the dog was challenging with the slope of the property and minimal yard space. The driveway was definitely steep for our sedan and mini SUV (Nissan Rogue).Other than those minor issues, the house was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the property. Its our fondest hope that you will visit us again in the very near future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great home, NO Long-Range Views

First, I wanna say that we really enjoyed our time at this property. For the good: The home was clean, cool, plenty of space where everyone had their own privacy, pretty stable WiFi considering you’re in the mountains, enough hot water for showers, and a great deck everyone could sit outside on comfortably. And location! It is in the most perfect location, close to everything we wanted to do any explore. For the bad: The main reason we chose this property was for the “long-range views” as specifically stated in the listing of this property. I wish I could upload a picture but the trees are so over grown that there are NO long-range views. It’s been over a year since we’ve been to the mountains and we were really excited about this only to be extremely disappointed and dissatisfied. I understand trees and foliage are gonna do their thing and grow, but if you’re gonna promote a “long-range view” in your listing then it needs to be accurate. Some much needed trimming needs to be done to those trees. Last thing, the beds were rock hard, it was hard to get a restful sleep. Even my husband who enjoys a more firm mattress woke up each day with back pain. However, at the end of the day we all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
Thank Cynthia for sharing. We were delighted to hear that the home over all was enjoyable minus the views and mattresses. We have passed your suggestions regarding both items to the homeowner for their consideration. Take care and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice place.

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. We are always thrilled to hear from our guest, especially when they have had a great time. Its our hope that we see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Beautiful spacious cabin!

Loved our 5 night stay in this cabin. Very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. A new wrap around deck has been added that wasn’t shown in the photos….a nice surprise! Amazing views. We spent lots of time sitting out on this deck. Bed are very comfortable and kitchen has everything you need. Driveway could be a problem in the winter without 4 wheel drive. It was a great stay! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for sharing. We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay and that the home met your needs. Its our fondest hope that you will visit us again sooner rather than later.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA M.

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

Dream Home away from home

The properly did not disappoint. It was clean, well maintained, spacious and everything worked. The internet signal was good, had great water pressure and the beds were comfortable. The location was great BUT the gravel driveway is quite steep for a regular vehicle and there was no traction. We got stuck and we ended up packing at the bottom of the driveway. Other than that we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Thats fantastic! Appreciate you sharing and we hope that a revisit is in the works.

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