Cheery on Top! WIFI - Dogs Ok - 2Fireplaces

Watauga County, North Carolina
$261 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

🌲 Serene Mountain Retreat | Sleeps 6 | Pet-Friendly | Gated Community Amenities 🌲

Escape to the peaceful woods of **Powder Horn Mountain** and enjoy a cozy, amenity-packed cabin designed for relaxation, adventure, and quality time together. With wrap-around porches, fireplaces on both levels, and access to incredible community features, this is the perfect mountain getaway any season of the year.

The Cabin

* Sleeps up to 6**
* Pet-friendly** ($50 per pet, charged after booking)
* High-speed fiber internet** (Skyline SkyBest)
* Two wood-burning fireplaces**
* Wrap-around porch + screened porch**
* Charcoal grill**
* Large flat-screen TVs on both levels**

🛏 Sleeping & Layout

**Main Level**

* King bedroom with full bath
* Living room with fireplace
* Dining area
* Laundry

**Lower Level**

* Bedroom with **two full beds**
* Open family room with **trundle bed (2 twin beds)**
* Second wood-burning fireplace
* Full bath

🍳 Fully Stocked Kitchen

Cook for a crowd with ease! The kitchen includes:

* Plates, cups, mugs, wine glasses & silverware
* Pots, pans, cookie sheets, strainers
* Knives & measuring tools
* Drip coffee maker **and espresso machine**
* Crockpot, blender
* Full-size oven, refrigerator, microwave & dishwasher

Just bring your groceries and enjoy!

🧺 What’s Included

* All linens and towels
* Starter supplies: paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags
* Starter supplies: dish detergent, laundry detergent, sponge & basic cleaning supplies

🌄 Powder Horn Mountain Community Amenities

Located in a **private gated community**, guests enjoy free access to:

* Seasonal **community pool** (June–September)
* **Fitness center** at the clubhouse
* Playground
* **Three fishing lakes** (bring your own poles!)
* Miles of **well-marked hiking trails** (map provided)
* Community **game room**
* Tennis/Pickle ball court, half basketball court & disc golf

Don’t miss the campground along **Laurel Creek**—perfect for fire pits, s’mores, picnics, or horseshoes, and splashing around in or sliding down slide rock!

🎣 Outdoor Adventures Nearby

* **Elk Creek** (just outside the gate): state-stocked trout stream—an angler’s dream
*(Fishing license required for Elk Creek)*
* Blue Ridge Parkway – **8 miles away**
* Ski resorts – approx. **50–75 minutes**
* Boone / Appalachian State – **25 minutes**
* Blowing Rock & Banner Elk – **35–40 minutes**
*Horseback riding at Leatherwood – just 15 minutes away

🍷 Local Favorites

Enjoy nearby wineries and breweries including:

* Appalachian Mountain Brewery
* Booneshine Brewing
* Grandfather Vineyards
* Banner Elk Winery

Families will love the **Lil’ Hidden Creek Gem Mine**, just half a mile past the back gate—they always gem mining buckets for ready for the kids!

🛒 Helpful Notes

* We recommend grocery shopping in **Boone, Lenoir, or North Wilkesboro before you arrive**
* Grocery delivery may be available from **Lowes Foods (New Market Center, Boone)**

✨ Whether you’re here for hiking, fishing, skiing, or simply relaxing by the fire, this cabin offers the perfect blend of comfort, nature, and convenience. Book your mountain escape today!

Read More Expand
  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

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 First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kathy J.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2026

    Stayed Jun 12, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful house! It was clean, quiet, and such a relaxing place to stay. We enjoyed it so much. Felt like home. And that is a nice place to be. Thank you also for the helpful communication.

  • Adam C.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Cozy spot with a great view of the mountains. Convenient entry point for a trailDown to the river.

  • Gerald M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Great Cabin very well kept, beautiful community clubhouse. Highly recommended.

  • Kimberly P.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    The house was clean and we had plenty of space. We booked last minute and had no issues.

  • Lea R.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Cabin was great. Had everything we could've wanted and made our stay very enjoyable. Loved the fireplace.

  • Craig O.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Everything was fantastic. Thank you so much!

  • Becky O.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    It was great.

  • Meagan P.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    Great stay

  • Janice B.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Everything we could need was provided for us! We loved sitting out on the back deck in the evenings and the screened in porch in the mornings! Beautiful and secluded neighborhood. We all wished we'd have had more time!!

  • Angie H.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Cute cabin with a nice location in the neighborhood. There is a trail right outside the back door down to the river and is walkable to the clubhouse. Kitchen has essentials but not a surplus. We enjoyed our stay and Susan was amazing!

  • Sharon T.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Beautiful and quiet setting. House had all of the amenities. Very clean. Susan was wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend staying here. Will definitely be back!

  • Jennifer B.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Thank you for accommodating my family for the weekend!!

  • Jessica L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We had a great stay at Cheery on Top! Powder Horn Mountain was a great place to stay. We hiked, fished, swam in the pool and creek. Our dogs had a freat time as well. We will definitely be back.

  • Ben P.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Met up with daughter and 2 grandsons to go to Tweetsie to see Thomas the Tank Engine. This house was perfect for us. Living spaces were big enough to allow for play, comfortable for the adults, very clean, well maintained, all of the essentials. Beautiful location.

  • michael m.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Property was excellent, everything was clean and provided--could not ask for much more with the property. Loved the turn table and listened to some old records that were provided. Clubhouse never seemed to be open, but the trails were great and watching the deers was a good treat. Roads were crazy getting to the place--but that is expected driving in the mountains. Enjoyed exploying the surrounding areas.

  • Valerie w.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    The house and property were great. The community clubhouse needs work. The paddle boats were out of commission. No water in pool and the walking trials could be easily marked for people to enjoy.

  • Evelyn B.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    it was peaceful and relaxing with park for the babies nearby , although all the paddleboats were broken. The charcoal was nice and the house was comfortable. We did leave the charcoal full when we left and hopefully we will come back soon

  • Terri F.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2025

    Stayed Mar 19, 2025

    Lovely gated area. Full of hiking, lakes and beauty. Would go back again.

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Spent 3 days here the weekend before Christmas and it was the perfect relaxing time for our family. The house was decorated for the holidays making it that much better.We lost our heat halfway through the stay but the owner supplied us electric heaters to hold us over until the HVAC guy could come.

Your dates are Available!

Total

Includes taxes and fees
$261+
View details