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Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the forest.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table.
A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a hanging chair, a bed with a red patterned bedspread, and a wooden headboard.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Watauga River

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Sugar Grove, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Sugar Mountain Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Sugar Grove

Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech 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 Grandfather Mountain. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center.
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Map
Sugar Grove, NC

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Appalachian State University - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 28 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 34 min drive - 40.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 45 min drive - 52.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Holy Smokes BBQ - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Famous Brick Oven Pizzeria - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Banner Elk Winery - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub on 22 Feb 2027 start from £599, 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 Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magic Cabin with Private Petting Zoo and Hot Tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Watauga River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Appalachian State University and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Watauga Lake and Watson Island are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 257 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Magic is a beautiful property. We loved the house, the property snd the petting zoo. Our 16 month old grandson LOVED seeing the animals. Everything was so clean and comfortable. We were here for a long weekend and went to the NASCAR race in Bristol,TN. An hour ride but beautiful. We highly recommend this house and plan on coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My third time staying at this wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Magic Cabin was all we had hoped far and more. The inside was well appointed and comfortable. We loved sitting on the porches and enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning and listening to the birds. The animals at the petting zoo were adorable, and our dog loved visiting them every chance he got. This is a gem of a place in the mountains, and we recommend it highly. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd summer in a row visiting this beautiful cabin! We absolutely love it! It has everything we need and is convenient to Boone (restaurants/activities). The big flat yard is perfect for our granddaughters to run around and play. The animals are the highlight, of course! They are so sweet and lovable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive to the property and was in regular communication. There are so many things to enjoy on the property-the hammocks, hot tub, cornhole, beautiful manicured property and the friendly animals, there is no reason to leave the property. A perfect getaway! We look forward to another visit!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to Boone, Banner Elk and several other towns. Clean, welcoming, charming. The animals were an added bonus, we spent hours with them. They love greens and carrots. We enjoyed every moment we spent here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie was amazing. Very responsive and had everything we needed for our stay. The home was well equipped and the animals were for sure the highlight
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we had an awesome time, the hot tub was clean and hot. The property is great and the house is cozy and nice. The animals are a added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
So happy you guys had such a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. Between the animals, hot tub and quiet it was a very relaxing weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Hooray for hot tubs and animals! So happy you all had a great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Checkin process to communication all was great. The backyard Zoo was an amazing attribute
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot. Really regret not booking more nights when they were available. The baby goat is named Fluffy and wants to live in Florida according to our son.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! The animals were so sweet and my 4 y/o was thrilled to feed them! The property is beautiful, especially with the fall foliage. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Your 4-year old was absolutely in his element at the cabin, we are so happy you guys had such a great experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, cozy cabin! The cabin was very clean and the property was so quiet and relaxing. We loved being able to pet and feed the animals. Everything was comfortable and wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Happy you had a comfy experience and we met expectations and a 10/10 stay! Hooray!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!! My family and I loved this property. Definitely connects you with nature and the beauty of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
So happy you found nature and enjoyed the mountains so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

The kids wanted to sleep outside with the animals ha ha. Wonderful stay ..thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Love that your kids loved on our animals so much! See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Log Cabin Getaway

The cabin exceeded expectations and my kids loved all the animals. Great location, scenery and close to what we wanted to do . Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Exceeding expectations is really what we aim for! So happy we were successful - we love all of our 5-star reviews, but we really try to blow guests away. Do come back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Connie was great, getting back to us with any questions. Place was in a great quiet locations. Animals were fun to interact with, brought back childhood experiances and even some adult ones. Rooms were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
So happy you had a 10/10 experience!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Trip

This was a perfect trip for our family- something for everyone. Lots of things to do in the area and in the property itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Love the mountain memories that were made by your family - do return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

This was our third time booking this cabin, and it was amazing! The kids adored the animals and had such a great time feeding them and loving on them. Our son did not want to leave and begged us to book again for his birthday. Such a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Third stay? That's amazing! Love it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay here was absolutely worth every dollar spent and every second shared with my husband and those adorable little farm animals. We were delighted by their antics and their sweet demeanor. We looked forward each morning and night to walk out and feed them carrots, apples, celery and kale. The baby goats were my favorite as well as a goat named Rochelle, she was the sweetest little thing. My husband loved the donkeys and how they smiled really big every time for a snack. It’s a definite must stay if you’re in the area for sure. Especially if in need of a quiet retreat bundled with laughs and furry love to help you forget about the busy life you may have driven/flown in/escaped from.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Extremely clean cabin, with everything you could possibly want. Enjoyed the animals and the quiet property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
We try to keep clean-clean! Happy you found some solitude up there, isn't that what we all want afterall?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best family trip

This was one of the most memorable trips for me and my kiddos! The animals were a huge hit and the cabin is adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
So happy you guys had a blast and loved on our animals so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice rustic cabin feel

Quaint place, close to Boone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
So happy you guys enjoyed your stay and got the "cabin" experience!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An oasis in the mountains

Wonderful stay in Mountain Magic and it truly was magical. Great getaway, very relaxing and the animals just added to it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Joe, so happy you found your 2 weeks at Mountain Magic to be truly magical. We hope to see you guys again sometime - Connie simply adored you all :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get-together

Excellent, scenic quiet location. We loved the petting zoo, the ambiance of the cabin and our time spent there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Love that you found your peace and quiet!
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