Cottage vacation rentals in Watauga County

"The Cottage at Cranberry Lane"

The Cottage at Cranberry Lane is 15 minutes from Boone & 20 minutes from West Jefferson. 35 minutes to Blowing Rock and nearby hiking trails. 5 minutes from the New River for tubing, canoeing and kayaking. 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. There are many miles of bike trails along the famous Railroad Grade Rd. along the New River. The cottage is a cozy retreat in a wooded setting off the beaten path yet convenient to major roads. Suitable for couples, solo travelers, families & pets.

Big Views, Hot Tub, Dog Friendly, 5min to BR

Cone Mountain Cottage: your basecamp for exploring the High Country! Bordered by National Park property, 5 minutes to downtown Blowing Rock and 1.2 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hike from the house. Enjoy stunning Grandfather Mountain views from 2 decks & multiple rooms. Finish the day with a relaxing soak in the 6-person Jacuzzi hot tub. Game room with ping pong, foosball & darts. High speed wifi. Complete with board games & fire pit out back, there is no shortage of at-home activities!

R & R Creekside Cottage

Beautiful cottage with gorgeous mountain views and bordered by a trout stocked branch of the East/South Fork New River near Parkway in Boone! Located within 5 minutes of Boone Golf Course, restaurants, shopping and Appalachian State University. Our cottage offers 2 spacious bedrooms with tvs, a laundry room and 1 bathroom. It has a cozy living room with a gas log fireplace and huge tv! The kitchen is fully equipped with a gourmet coffee bar! We also offer Nestle Cottage next door if needed.

The Yellow Daisy Cottage

A peaceful farm setting retreat, located in Valle Crucis with stunning mountain views, a babbling brook and pond with fenced pasture below. The Yellow Daisy Cottage has been completely remodeled with vacationers in mind, featuring an oversized covered deck, gas logs, cable and high-speed internet, and other comfortable amenities. Ultimate privacy, but still near to all that the High Country has to offer (about 10 min to the Mast General store, 15 min to Boone, and 20 min to Banner Elk).

Tranquil, Stylish and The Views!

Experience tranquility and breathtaking mountain ambiance at our 2BR 2Bath brand-new cabin nestled in the charming town of Banner Elk, NC. Its secluded location allows you to escape the hustle and bustle while close to Beech & Sugar Mountain Ski Resorts, Grandfather Mountain, and many more scenic landmarks. ✔ 2 Comfortable BRs ✔ Open Design Living ✔ Locally-Crafted Furniture ✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✔ 3 Decks (Hot Tub, Seating) ✔ Smart TVs ✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi ✔ Free Parking

Ward Cottage - Private Trails & Valley Views

Close to Boone/Appalachian State and Valle Crucis, Ward cottage sits on 100 acres with private hiking trails, firepit, and treehouse. Offering two living spaces - the main house, sleeps 6 & carriage house (above the garage), sleeps 2-3. Our home features decor from local artists and Southern Highland craftsmen as well as cable and WiFi - close to fishing, tubing, & hiking as well as galleries, The Mast Store & dining. Rest, relax, & rejuvenate in this peaceful setting.

Croatan Cottage @ Yonahlossee

Newly updated Croatan Cottage in the beautiful Yonahlossee community in the NC Mountains! This 572 sqft cottage offers an open concept with full kitchen & eat in bar. The kitchen features a dishwasher, all new dishes, utensils and glassware! Bedroom area features a new king size bed & offers a second TV. The bedroom has a large on suite bathroom featuring a double vanity & soaker tub/shower. The main living area with sofa/sleeper & stone gas fireplace.

Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA

Your first-floor suite has a Tennessee bedroom, one bath, and another bedroom off the living room separated by privacy curtains. Enjoy a fireplace, a dining room, and three private exterior entries. You also have a large patio with a fire pit, grill, and 3-person hot tub! You also may use the 7-foot square hot tub on the hangar patio if you like. Hike the TN/NC line on our ridge. Hike into the gorge for rock climbing, swimming, and flumes.

The Cottage at Historic Sutherland Manor est. 1807

Helene update: the farm is undamaged and roads leading to it are passable. This farm cottage is located on a historic 40 acre farmstead behind a beautiful farmhouse (which is under renovation) with views of The Peak, Ashe County’s highest mountain. We are bordering Elk Knob State Park and a 10 minute drive to the park entrance. The farm is located in the historic Sutherland valley district and was built in 1807 by Thomas Sutherland.