Boone, North Carolina
"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it."
- Norman MacLean
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The Watauga River begins its 60 mile journey on the northern slopes of Grandfather Mountain and flows generally north and west into Watauga Lake on the North Carolina/ Tennessee border. The word "Watauga" is derived from the Cherokee word "Watagi" meaning "beautiful waters" or "whispering waters." This dynamic riparian zone is actually a migration corridor for many varieties of fish, birds and animals and plays a significant role in preserving biodiversity.
During good weather you can explore the river or try your luck at catching a variety of trout such as brook, brown or rainbow. This section of the Watauga River is now privately stocked and is exceptional for fly fishing! ALL fishing is single artificial lure, catch & release only (no live or scented baits or corn please). Fly fishing guide services are available upon request. When it rains, the river rises and the kayakers come out to shoot the rapids.
A River Runs Through It is situated on 2.75 acres with the Watauga River running through the center of the property. The cabin was built of hand-hewn hemlock from Washington State and pine paneling from Watauga County. Access to the property is a tree-lined gravel road that was once a portion of the railroad bed of the Western North Carolina- East Tennessee Railroad.
A circular driveway winds around Rhododendron and welcomes you to A River Runs Through It. On the covered entrance deck you will find plenty of rocking chairs and a limited stack of firewood.
This cabin provides a cozy feeling with hand-hewn hemlock logs and beams, leather furniture, oak floors, area rugs and a stone fireplace with firewood provided. Original artwork and pottery along with track lighting with dimmers accent the main level. A surround sound TV/DVD/CD system with streaming services and SlingTV for regular programming and high speed wireless internet provide entertainment. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. One bedroom with a king size bed, flat screen TV and a full bath with a granite top double sink vanity and Jacuzzi tub complete this floor inside.
Upstairs you will find a large bedroom furnished with antiques, quilts and a flat screen TV, along with another full bath, and the air hockey game room with a Queen sized air mattress tucked in the closet. A cell booster has been added to the home for enhanced cell reception.
Step from the kitchen onto the new deck and use the grill, table and chairs to dine on the river; or enjoy the six-person Hot Springs spa with moto-massage and a fountain. Stairs lead from the deck to the river. Outside is a fire pit for guests to enjoy, as well.
A River Runs Through It is conveniently located near a main artery that connects the ski slopes of Avery County with the exceptional antique shops of Foscoe with the rich history of Valle Crucis with the great dining and entertainment of Boone and Blowing Rock. Several whitewater and fishing guide services are also located nearby.
-Please contact us for our cancellation policy.
-CHECK IN FOR THIS HOME IS 4PM AND CHECK OUT TIME IS BY 10AM.
-PET FEE: $25/nt per pet
-MATURE DOGS ONLY PLEASE
-Guests returning to A River Runs Through It may have a 10% discount, not to be combined with other discounts to the rent.
NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198
We throughly enjoyed our time in this cabin. The location was easy to get to and 4x4 was not needed on our trip. There are plenty of dishes and kitchen gadgets to cook and prep meals. Location is close to Boone, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock and ski area at Sugar and Beech.
The cabin was great , it was very clean. The back deck is the selling part of this location . The view is amazing and calming. I do have a few complaints. It is extremely hard getting in and out of the rock dirt road.. I was also shocked when you first pull in a junkyard looking area is the first thing you see when you turn onto the road. I must say I was a little scared at first about what I had spent my money on. I also felt like all you could smell was marijuana coming into the road , and in the front area of the cabin. However the smell was not in the back area . Not sure what kind of wildlife that would be. Over all our stay was great , and we were happy with the cabin .
Awesome experience- great view with fishing!
We love this cabin. Absolutely enjoyed our stay again this year. We were able to disconnect and relax while listening to the river flowing over the rocks. We'll be back next year.
The property was nice and the river was beautiful. The back porch cover wasn’t on at the time we were there and that would have been a nice adder. The hot tub lid is veeerrrryyyy heavy and hard to manage. We did have an issue with some bugs in the upstairs bedroom but the property manager was very responsive when notified.
Wonderful stay! The Watauga River was roaring and quite beautiful! It made for a very peaceful experience. I spent a lot of time on the back porch watching and listening to the roaring river! Would definitely stay again. Wish i had brought my fly rod. It was very convenient to Boone. The only surprise was the added $200.00/night fee for renting during “ski season”. It wasn’t until the final step of reserving the house that that extra fee was apparent to me.
The cabin itself was spotless and comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with many more items than I expected! The beds were very comfortable and slept well. The hot tub was very clean and we enjoyed it very much! The cons are that the road leading to the cabin is gravel, narrow, and one car width, with overgrown bushes that scratched my truck and goes past some sketchy-looking homes. The other side of the river is a major road and produces a lot of road noise, I was expecting it to be quiet. I really wanted a fire but there was no wood available, it was raining when we arrived and wood at the grocery store was 12 dollars for a small bundle.
Renting process was extremely easy. All questions were answered quickly and fully. Property itself was beautiful.
Great family vacation. Loved the home. Quaint. Comfortable. Close to good restaurants and activities.
Cabin was great and so was the river setting. Only disappointment was the kitchen appliances were not equal to the cabin.
I’ve provided the owner some recommendations on improving the experience, from better identifying the property as you drive in, to some functional and cleaning aspects of this house. I heard back right away and assume they are taking our advice to heart. The property is on a gorgeous river, the hot tub is relaxing and the master bed is very comfortable.
We loved our stay. The cabin was perfect. Best of both worlds - remote and private, but quick access to many things to do. Our favorite part was morning coffee on the back deck with the sounds of the rushing river!
Awesome rental, loved the authentic cabin feel.
We loved our stay at the cabin !!! It was so relaxing ? our favorite part was the river. We enjoyed it everyday, spending most of our time gazing at it. Would love to visit again someday.
We had an amazing stay at 'A River Runs Through It' again this year. The cabin was awesome, the river was magical, and the weather was beautiful. We will be back.
We really enjoyed this cabin and direct access to the gorgeous Wautagua River! Well stocked and clean as well as suitably located between Boone and Blowing Rock. Only drawback would be the highway noise, more so during the week vs weekend. Thanks for a good stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed this cabin. Having the River right outside the back door (actually down a few steps) was amazing. Our kids could have stayed in there all day. It was so appealing that they were in the River WHILE IT WAS SNOWING! The only thing worth mentioning is, the cabin has a wood burning fireplace. We loved it. But if you don’t like that wood burning smell, and it is not a time of year where you can open the windows, you might want to consider that. We had a great time and we plan to return!
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