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Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews

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A wooden porch with two rocking chairs and a bench, decorated with a wreath and a large fern plant.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A gravel path in a forested area with trees and underbrush.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of a forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Watauga River
Sleeps 8•2 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sugar Grove, NC
  • Place, Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs bonus room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews

Enjoy fresh mountain air and peaceful atmosphere at 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 on a tree in the yard that looks like a bear is hugging it.

Our zip code is Sugar Grove, but the cabin is just 3 miles from the historic Mast General Store in Valle Crucis and is situated in a rural farming neighborhood just off of the Watauga River Road. Fishing, canoeing or swimming in the Watauga River is 2 miles 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 nearby trail that fits your abilities ...

A 4x4 or AWD vehicle is helpful for the short but somewhat steep gravel driveway.

Free-standing air conditioning units are located in the bedrooms for those occasional warm days in July & August. The cabin has ceiling fans in each bedroom and in both living areas. Warm blankets are also there for the cool summer nights!

Private setting, yet a very convenient location to Boone, Banner Elk and most area restaurants & attractions.

Shopping at the historic Mast General Store is only 3 miles away. Restaurants of all types are in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
Zip-lining and snow tubing at Hawksnest is 25 minutes away. An Alpine Coaster ride is located in Banner Elk, across the road from Sugar Mountain Resort.

Pets not allowed.

During the winter months ... Three ski resorts are within a 25 to 40 minute drive. Snow tubing is an option for the non-skier at some resorts nearby. At the end of the day, come 'home' to a relaxing well-maintained hot tub. Four-wheel or All-wheel drive is needed for the gravel driveway if it snows and helpful even without snow.

We also own a Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm nearby that is open mid-November through early December. It's called Bear Wallow Choose & Cut Farm.

During most times of the year, we require a 2-night stay but it doesn't hurt to ask about a 1-night stay!

Keywords: Cabin, Cottage, Birding, Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, Christmas Trees, Skiing, Tubing, Coaster, Tweetsie, Hiking, Nature, Wildflowers, Mountain Vacation, Bungalow
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This means no smoking inside or outside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 137753vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Valle Crucis

Located in Valle Crucis, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Sugar Grove, NC

What's nearby

  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Watauga River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 23 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vicious Biscuit - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews on 20 Aug 2026 start from £256, 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 Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Watauga River. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Apple Hill Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Angela

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A resident of Watauga county for most of his life, owner Jim Henson has traveled around the world climbing mountains including Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus, and Mt. Ranier. He is also an avid mountain biker and enjoys playing POP tennis. He grows Christmas trees on part of his farm, but the vast majority of his 250 acres is woodlands and he has donated a conservation easement on more than half of his land to the Blue Ridge Conservancy. When you inquire about the cabin, you will be corresponding with Jim's assistant, Angela.

Why they chose this property

After owning the 250-acre farm for over 40 years, Jim decided to build a cabin in 2006 for friends and family to share the beauty of the location. Valle Crucis is centrally located to Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.

What makes this property unique

Bear Tree cabin gets its name from an unusual natural formation on a tree near the cabin. The wooded surroundings allow for the discovery of many of Mother Nature's wonders while its central location is convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk!

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