Known as the Heart of the High Country, Boone, North Carolina is a popular tourist destination thanks to its vibrant downtown area, ample outdoor activities and beautiful mountain scenery. Due to its advantageous location amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, it is considered a central hub for the mountain region and is a great family-friendly destination. It is also home to Appalachian State University and features numerous hiking and biking trails, along with many other popular attractions and natural spots for adventure seekers. Read on for some family-friendly cabins to stay at when staying near Boone, NC:
Beech Mtn Home
This large cabin sleeps 20 and includes nine bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Considered a manor thanks to its size, its prime location in the woods of Beech Mountain includes several amenities. This Beech Mtn Home is located at Beech Mountain Ski Resort and is located a mere two miles from downtown Boone, NC. The cabin can be rented year round. During the winter, of course, skiing is on the itinerary, while at other times of year, guests can enjoy the trails and the quaint downtown Boone.
This rock-encapsulated manor cabin includes a game room, with arcade games and a ping-pong table. It also boasts a private hot tub set, complete with breathtaking mountain views, and an indoor theater room for the perfect movie night. The entire cabin is beautifully decorated and purposefully furnished to create a comfortable, yet luxurious, environment for a Boone vacation for either a large family or friend group.
Boone Villa
This immaculate Boone Villa features an entertainment lounge, six bedrooms, and seven bathrooms. It is ideally suited for year-round stays as there is something nearby to explore or enjoy throughout each season. This three-story, brick home can sleep up to 13 and features beautifully appointed rooms with a classic look. This includes large oriental rugs, rich curtains, carpeted curved stairs, and fireplaces.
The entertainment lounge includes some games, like a dart board and bumper pool table. This, along with the large TV and bar, make it a great place to entertain and spend time winding down or simply enjoy being together. During the fall, you can enjoy a nearby hike and experience the beautiful foliage. Enjoy a snow-covered landscape while you struggle up in front of a fire throughout the winter, and in the summer, enjoy hiking or a fun train ride on the nearby Tweetsie Railroad.
Pet-Friendly Gem
While the other options so far on our list of the best family-friendly cabins near Boone, NC, do not allow pets, this Pet-Friendly Cabin in Blowing Rock is an option for those who don’t want to leave their four-legged family members behind. This cabin has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and comfortably sleeps eight individuals, and boasts panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
It also includes two fire pits along with close access to various hiking trails, along with being near Cone Manor, Grandfather Mountain State Park, and Tweetsie Railroad. There is a private hot tub, wood-burning fireplace (wood provided) and four smart TVs in the cabin, and it is only a mere five miles from downtown Boone. It’s important to note for mobility restrictions that the kitchen is upstairs on the second floor and accessible only via stairs. There are bedrooms and living spaces on the first floor, though, that do not require climbing stairs to access.
Powerhorn Mountain Cabin
The Powerborn Mountain Cabin includes four bedrooms and three bathrooms, sleeps 10 and is also a pet-friendly property. Located in Deep Gap, this vacation rental is ideally suited for ski trips to the nearby Appalachian Ski Mountain. Of course, even during the summer, it can be a great destination thanks to its proximity to Blowing Rock and its access to a community pool.
Other community amenities that come with renting this cabin include lake access along with fire rings. There is also a community playground, tennis courts, chapel, and clubhouse, along with various hiking trails to explore. The cabin also boasts multiple finished balconies, a screened-in porch with swinging bench, a hot tub, and a game room, with an air hockey table, pool table, and arcade games. There is a stated requirement to keep pets in a crate or leashed when humans are away from the property.
Beech Mountain Retreat
This four-bedroom, three-bathroom Beech Mountain Retreat cabin sleeps eight and is noteworthy for its proximity of being two miles to Beech Mountain ski slopes. It also boasts two stone fireplaces, not just one, and is beautifully appointed with family-friendly activities and granite countertops. It is also conveniently located near several popular hiking destinations (during non-ski visits), like Sassafras Trail and Emerald Outlook.
Families will love the game room, complete with a large air hockey table, as well as the bunk room, including two sets of bunk beds. This camp-like (but much nicer) setting is considered a fun adventure for kids and makes the whole experience more enjoyable for the entire family.
Deep Gap Cabin
This three-bathroom, three-bedroom cabin sleeps eight and boasts community perks along with a private deck. Pets are also allowed, which is another benefit of this cabin for many families. Kids will love that you can actually feed the Deep Gap deer from the privacy and comfort of the cabin’s own backyard. The deer feed is even provided! There is also a game room, large wrap-around deck, three balconies, and trails nearby to explore.
Staying at the Deep Gap Cabin gives you access to Powder Horn Mountains community perks. These amenities include the use of a pool with a fenced-in, furnished pool deck, a fire pit, large game room, fitness center, boat dock, and fire pit. There is also a room with two twin bunk beds in the cabin, and it is located near fishing and paddleboard rentals.
Family-Friendly Cabins Near Boone to Meet Every Preference
The six options listed above are some of the best family-friendly cabins near the Boone, NC area. All of them have differing yet advantageous features that make them ideally suited for families to enjoy a North Carolina vacation. Selecting any of them for your next family adventure is a wise choice.
