Beautiful Log Cabin on the Watauga River

Banner Elk, North Carolina
$467 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Watauga Flats!

Watauga Flats is a beautiful log cabin situated along the Watauga River in Valle Crucis. This charming cabin features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, showcasing custom woodwork, skylights, and hardwood floors throughout. Each bedroom is decorated with classic upscale country decor, making Watauga Flats the perfect choice for those seeking a quaint riverside mountain retreat.

Conveniently located just a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Watauga Flats is central to all that the High Country has to offer. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is just 11 miles away. Nearby winter activities include snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain located about 12 miles away, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort just 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines Park is 11 miles from the cabin. Additionally, Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Watauga Flats.

The main level features an open floor plan with high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. The cozy living room includes a gas fireplace set in a stacked stone wall, a flat-screen TV with paid programming, and skylights that fill the space with natural light. The dining area boasts a banquet-style table that seats up to 6 guests. The kitchen is equipped with stunning granite countertops, high-end stainless steel appliances, and a large center island perfect for meal preparation.

On the main floor, you'll find a bedroom with a queen bed, where you can hear and see the nearby Watauga River. The main floor bathroom includes a frameless glass-door tiled shower and a soaking tub. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms: one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. A full bathroom with a step-in shower serves both of these upstairs bedrooms. The open loft area has a TV and a sitting area with a sofa that converts into a double-size sleeper.

Accessed from the dining and living room, the open-air wrap-around deck offers a view of the spacious backyard and the Watauga River. The deck is equipped with a gas grill, an outdoor dining table and chairs, a hot tub, and additional seating.

Watauga Flats provides all the comforts of home, including Wi-Fi, paid TV programming, mini-split air conditioning, and a washer and dryer. Heating is provided by a Rinnai Direct Vent Furnace, ensuring a cozy atmosphere in the cabin. Two pets are welcome with your reservation, although additional pet fees will apply. Winter travelers should prepare for unpredictable weather and may need 4WD or AWD vehicles and chains in case of deep snow or ice.

Relax and enjoy a wonderful vacation experience at Watauga Flats!

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1680 Sq Ft (156 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The River
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Bill

    Submitted Jan 29, 2024

    Stayed Jan 26, 2024

    This is a very nice place ! The river in the back yard is amazing even caught a few trout in it.

  • Tim G.

    Submitted May 10, 2026

    Stayed May 6, 2026

    The location of the property is great, next to the river in the heart of Valley Crucis. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Definitely stay there again.

  • Peter C.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    Great place. Clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. If you like chasing trout with a fly rod, it’s pretty close to perfect. Many thanks to the owner for sharing their cabin with my dog and me for a weekend.

  • Chris H.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    Great house and very well stocked! The management company was extremely attentive to our questions.Highly recommend!

  • Beth O.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Great location right on the Watauga River, perfect for fly fishing, stargazing, and hot tubbing.

  • Sally P.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    This Watauga River cabin in Valle Crucis was the perfect accommodation for my daughter’s young family to enjoy a week in Valle Crucis. Bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, bathrooms and kitchen are also large and highly functional with new appliances. The hot tub overlooking the Watauga river was especially luxurious. The large exterior decks add to the living space making the entire cabin well suited for family gatherings. I would definitely rent this cabin again for my family.

  • Susan F.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Other than downstairs toilet not working properly everthing was as expected.

  • Emily W.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Enjoyed the home

  • Lucas K.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The entire stay from beginning to end was FANTASTIC. Property owners are super easy to get in touch with and more than accommodating. We booked a two night stay for a family ski trip. Some snow came in the day we planned to leave and decided last minute to stay another night. We reached out they responded very quickly and were able to stay another night. Thank you guys!!!

  • Kenneth K.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 5, 2024

    House was nice overall. Just some issues. 1. Was told check in was at 4pm. However when we arrived just after 4PM we couldn’t get into the house because the Landscaper was there cutting the grass and had the driveway blocked. We did’t get access until almost 5pm. After a 17 hour drive we were not happy having to sit in the car. 2. The back deck door lock did not work. Couldn’t secure the property. There was an alarm system but no instructions on how to use it. 3. Upstairs Shower leaked through the ceiling to the kitchen area. We couldn’t use it after one shower. We notified the property Manager who said they would send someone out the next morning but we never saw anyone the duration of the stay. 4. Bedroom 1 and 2 were very nice. Bedroom 3 could use softer mattresses. The ones in there are rock hard and onlt meant for small kids Otherwise every thing alse was pretty nice

  • Susan F.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    A clean and very Comfortable cabin for a multi-generational group!Just wish there was access to river.

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$467+
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