Vacation rentals near Daniel Boone Native Gardens

We came here to get away of the daily urban life. We found exactly what we needed, a place so peaceful that you can hear only your own thoughts! Is very easy to find, yet so well hidden from the world. Thank you Michael for being so accommodating and welcoming.

Wow! What an amazing cabin. The pictures online do not do it justice compared to seeing it for yourself. This weekend was to celebrate a quiet relaxing weekend away for my husband’s 62nd birthday. We usually stay in the town of Blowing Rock several times a year, but since we had just been there for a week in June I decided to look for something a little more remote. Honestly, the cabin looked beautiful online but it was the reviews that sold me, and I read every single one! The minute we walked in to the cabin we were in awe of the decor and the new smell of a clean cabin. Walking out onto the large deck was heavenly. We were greeted by hummingbirds and butterflies. Our two pups immediately layered down to soak up the sun after a two hour car ride. I made a wonderful steak dinner and we enjoyed the rest of the evening with cocktails in the hot tub. The sky was full of stars and we enjoyed watching the lightning bugs in the backyard. Everyone that knows me knows that if I could take my bed with me wherever I go, I would! The beds and pillows were super comfortable! Listening to the bubbling creek in the background was just an added bonus. Each day was a wonderful experience to coffee in the high chairs to playing scrabble on the picnic table. We tried our luck with the fly rods every afternoon with no luck but enjoyed walking through the stream and collecting rocks. This cabin offers everything a city girl wants to get away.Peace. We will be back!!!!!

The Cozy Cabin was well kept and well supplied. We enjoyed our stay, especially the fire pit, the fire table on the deck (it rained a lot while we were there) and the gas grill. There was a deer that walked by every day that we enjoyed watching. The Cabin was clean and nicely decorated. Do be aware that there is a steep narrow spiral staircase to access the only bedroom. The small but attractive bathroom is downstairs so not convenient if you need the bathroom at night or like coffee in bed in the morning. The road and especially the driveway to the property are gravel and quite steep. We did not have a 4 WD vehicle, but wished we did. The entire property is steep, so even though you have 3 acres, its not very walkable.

This was our 6th time staying at this wonderful cabin. We have been bringing our grandkids now with us for the past 3 visits. They love their room upstairs, and discovered a new hide out created in one of the bedrooms with a ladder that goes up to the space. I love the the absolute tranquility found here. The creek that runs behind the property sounds so soothing. The first thing I do when I get there is open the kitchen windows to hear it! The master bed is very comfortable to sleep in and the kitchen is well stocked to cook your meals there. We love the dining table and sitting area outside on the back porch! Every trip we always go over to Grandfather Mtn. to walk across the suspension bridge. It's a tradition we have created. I probably shouldn't go on anymore, because once you go, you want to go back.That will make it harder for us to get a reservation lol. It's a great place to stay.

Wonderful time - first time to the Blue Ridge Mountains, therefore, we barely made a dent in really getting familiar with the mountain area. Location was perfect giving us easy access to main highway. A nice little getaway place and if you are not into mountain stuff, this place gives you access to both civilization and mountain stuff.

Dan, We have enjoyed a remarkable month at your Lions Den. The location is perfect for all activities in the area and everything worked well in the house. We enjoyed day trips to Linville Falls and Linville Caverns. A drive down the parkway to Cascade falls was beautiful. We enjoyed morning walks at Valle Cruces Community Center and fishing for trout in the Watauga river. Only caught small ones so We went to Grandfather Mountain trout pond to catch our supper. Your gas grill was very convenient and used often. We enjoyed eating at your outdoor table. Morning coffee on your front porch was a ritual as well as evenings spent talking and watching fireflies. The only bad thing is having to leave tomorrow. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home for the month of August. Future guests should me mindful of parking directly under the pine tree. The tree was dripping some sap on the car. I was able to remove it with some rubbing alcohol and going thru a great new car wash in Boone next to the PNC bank on Blowing Rock Road. Also visitors should spend a few hours in the historic district of Blowing Rock and make reservations for dinner at Over Yonder in Valle Crucis and visit Ma's produce store on Hwy 105 toward Grandfather mountain. There is sooo much to see and do plus time to sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air and cool temps. PS. Many thanks for arranging for the house to be cleaned after the first two weeks.