Custom Log Cabin w/ Long Range Views

Vilas, North Carolina
$281 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Welcome to The Lookout!

Just minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University, The Lookout offers a great location and access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk within 25 minutes. Downtown Boone offers abundant local shopping, dining, and brewery options. Willow Valley Golf Course, a 9-hole Par 3 Executive course, is five minutes away. The Valle Crucis Community is less than fifteen minutes down the road and home to the historic Mast General Store and the riverside Valle Crucis Community Park. Tweetsie Railroad, Appalachian Ski Mountain, Boone Golf Course, High Gravity Adventures Aerial Park, Grandfather Winery, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, and many more High Country adventures are all within a brief 20-minute drive. The surrounding area also offers hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities, making it a perfect destination for nature lovers.

The Lookout, a custom-built log cabin on 18 acres of mountainside property, is not just a vacation rental but a piece of living history. The hand-hewn logs that make up the cabin are a testament to the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of early America's pioneering souls. Initially built in the 1830s by the Callaway family, immortalized in the annals of American history when frontiersman Daniel Boone rescued their kidnapped daughters, the cabin was moved and reassembled in its current location. The main floor living room, with its log walls and ceiling beams, is a cozy place to warm up with the stone gas fireplace. The updated kitchen has all you need to cook a favorite meal and plenty of counter space, including a beautiful wooden countertop island. Outside, the covered porch is the perfect place to relax in the rocking chairs with your morning coffee and enjoy long-range mountain views of Grandfather, Sugar, and Beech Mountains. The back deck has a gas grill, fire pit, and outdoor dining table where guests can enjoy the cool mountain air. The lower level den has a large sectional with room for the whole family to relax while playing games or watching TV.

This historic three-bedroom, two-bath cabin can accommodate up to six guests. Grandfather Mountain is visible from each bedroom. The top floor has two bedrooms with queen beds that share a full bathroom. The lower level has an additional queen bedroom and a full bathroom.

The Lookout is not just a historical cabin but a modern retreat. It has all the amenities you need for a comfortable and convenient stay. These include Wifi, a Nintendo Switch, and a washer and dryer. The lower-level bedrooms and common areas have electric baseboard heat, and the upper bedrooms have mini-split heating and air conditioning units. Two dogs are welcome, with an additional pet fee. Please note that there are exterior security cameras at the cabin. Winter travelers should prepare for inclement weather with AWD or 4WD and snow chains.

Other Nearby Attractions:
Downtown Blowing Rock - 11 miles
Sugar Mountain - 12 miles
Banner Elk - 15 miles
Grandfather Mountain - 17 miles

Take in the breathtaking mountain views at The Lookout!

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1683 Sq Ft (156 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping
  • 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 Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Tracey

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    I appreciate the warning about the tight parking, 3 vehicles was tight but fine. If you go down hill a little is a place to make an easy “U” turn for leaving.

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Cabin was clean and cozy. The view from the deck was amazing! Perfect place to stay while visiting our sons at App State, the cabin was only 10 minutes from campus.

  • Janice C.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We had a lovely time. Beautiful view and of course perfect mountain temps!

  • Kelly W.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Very cool property! We loved the location and the views were beautiful! Very clean too!

  • sharon r.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    Be careful. The road is washed out and dangerous to drive on, especially at night. Thankfully we arrived while it was still daylight. Engineers will need to rebuild road. It is gravel dirt. Your car will almost scrape the side road and shrubs to pass the hole and drop off area. Extreme switchbacks- the last one we just backed up into the property. Management needs to disclose the road situation so be aware. Would have been a good to know. I drive a very low sports car and could have tried to make other arrangements. I lived in Boone five years and the house is great proximity to Boone. House has beautiful views. We did not spend much time at the house so I can’t really review the inside. It was fine and comfortable for what we needed. Management needs to spray for bugs as there were a lot of flying lady bugs and stink bugs in both bedrooms upstairs. The bottom floor also had an interesting smell but again we weren’t there but to sleep. I would recommend the home overall.

  • Heidi D.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    The drive up the mountain even with no snow should not be underestimated. The road up has a washed out area that has left a huge erosion hole that takes up half the road. I was actually surprised that renters were allowed to drive up there at all. I would caution anyone who may be attempting to drive up in the dark, especially while the road is in the current condition that it is. Apparently this is the better of the two options as we were told not to avoid one of the entry roads because it was under repair but the other road we were instructed to take by the management company did not seem much better.

  • Submitted Nov 25, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    We rented this cabin for the weekend of the App State Homecoming. The cabin is exactly as described, well appointed and had a fantastic view of Grandfather Mountain. Arriving after dark amid snow and wind, we entered a cozy cabin with gas logs, beautiful furnishings and plenty of room to spread out. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us!

  • Amy G.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    Our family enjoyed our stay. The location was so great with only being a few minutes from the center of Boone and the views were gorgeous. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Our kids loved their first time to the mountains staying in this cabin and have already asked when we are coming back. We highly recommend!

  • Jacci S.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We loved the secluded location, the views and the tranquility. Sitting out in the rocking chairs on the porch in the evenings was great. The house is well layed out and had everything we required werequired and more.

  • Donald Z.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

    Very comfortable, clean and well designed cabin. Well furnished. Excellent view. Easy access with door code. Only slight negative may be lower floor somewhat musty. May be couch.

  • Richard E.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We stayed for few days before we had to drop off our Daughter at App State. We have visited Boone several times. This cabin has one of the best views I have seen. Very peaceful location on a private drive. When you are sitting on the porch looking at the mountains you feel like you are so far away, but it is a very short drive to downtown Boone. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Includes taxes and fees
$281+
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