Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!

Vilas, North Carolina
$275 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Escape with your family to a luxury cabin tucked into the beautiful mountains of the High Country!

Lions Den has every comfort you'll need to enjoy your mountain retreat. The interior reflects true cabin style with flairs of rustic charm throughout. Our cabin is only minutes from the heart of Boone, Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis, Grandfather Mountain, and multiple ski resorts. Enjoy a prime location and access to all the High Country has to offer in a beautiful cabin home at Lions Den!>
Welcome! We're sure you're eager to getaway to a place where you can kick back and relax. We want to invite you to Lions Den and ensure you that we've taken every precaution to provide a safe visit for you. We offer contactless check in via our keyless access system. Our Cabin is professionally deep cleaned between each visit. We bleach all linens and clean all exterior surfaces between visits as well. We are excited for your stay and we are happy to help with any questions you have about the sanitization of our cabin. Thank you!

Lions Den features everything you need for the perfect mountain escape! A wraparound porch welcomes you and invites you to spend time together taking in the picturesque mountain views.

Ready to relax Perhaps you'd enjoy a dip in the hot tub or a good book in the sun room. Game time Take your turn at a game of pool or darts while watching the big game. S'mores Don't miss the fire pit!

Lions Den is located on a well cared for road and has a driveway with plenty of parking space.

We've worked hard to provide all of the conveniences to make your stay stress free, including: on-site laundry, iron, pack and play, high chair, coffee maker, coffee/tea, linens, high speed internet, cable TV and more!

The cabin includes three bedrooms: a third floor master (with king bed) and two first floor bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds). The property also includes a third floor loft with a sofa bed and a lower level bunk bed (one bed is a twin, one bed is a double) in a separate sleeping space off of the basement. There are three full bathrooms, one on each floor with each including a bath/shower.

Please note: standard booking price includes up to 7 guests. For guests 8-10 there is a $40 fee per guest per night.

You'll love the convenience to everything High Country from Lions Den! A few highlights:

Sites:

-10 minutes to Historic Boone (https://www.exploreboone.com/)
-20 minutes to Blowing Rock (https://blowingrock.com/)
-10 minutes to Appalachian State University (https://www.appstate.edu/)

Ski:

-20 minutes to Sugar Mountain (http://www.skisugar.com/)
-35 minutes to Beech Mountain (https://www.beechmountainresort.com/)

Water:

-35 minutes to Watauga Lake

Family Activities:

-15 minutes to Tweetsie Railroad (https://tweetsie.com/)
-10 minutes to Valley Crucis Community Park (https://vallecrucispark.org/)
-13 minutes to The Children’s Playhouse (https://goplayhouse.org/)
-15 minutes to Mystery Hill (https://mysteryhill.com/)
-5 minutes to Fun ‘N Wheels (https://www.facebook.com/FunNWheels/)
-15 minutes to High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park (https://www.highgravityadventures.com/)

Grocery Stores:

6 minutes to Ingles: 2575 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607
12 minutes to Publix: 1620 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607
12 minutes to Harris Teeter: 240 Shadowline Dr, Boone, NC 28607

Plus SO MANY great spots to hike, fish and take in the mountain views!

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

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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: 2500 Sq Ft (232 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital 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 : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Ken H.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    We had a great week. Very spacious home and great location.

  • Kristen C.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    So incredibly clean! Very well stocked and comfortable! Enjoyed the location and the sunroom was my favorite!

  • Cheryl M.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    We enjoyed our time at the Lion’s Den. With plenty of space- our group of 6 loved the pool table, dart board, stocked kitchen, hot tub and location. We would definitely book again!

  • Shaun Daniel T.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 2, 2025

    Great location to Boone and Blowing Rock, plenty of room for family of 5, would stay again!

  • Peter E.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 15, 2025

    The stay is good, but the skiing is still better

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Dec 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Our stay was amazing! The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Gorgeous 360 degree views from the cabin. We will definitely be back. The cabin is very centrally located to everything.

  • Patrick H.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    This cabin was perfect for our family. Plenty of room with 3 stories, hot tub, and pool table! Great location being only 10 minutes from downtown Boone. Cabin was in great condition. 10/10. Highly recommend.

  • Jeff C.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at this cabin! From the moment we arrived, it felt like a true escape from the everyday. The cabin was beautifully maintained and spotless, with thoughtful touches throughout that made it feel cozy and welcoming. The location was perfect—secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet, but close enough to local attractions for some quick trips out. The views were breathtaking, especially from the deck, where we enjoyed morning coffee and sunset dinners. The living room had comfortable seating with a selection of games and books. We also loved the hot tub, which was such a relaxing way to end the day. The hosts were incredibly responsive and provided clear instructions, so we felt completely at ease. This cabin was a perfect getaway, and we’re already planning our next stay. Highly recommend!

  • Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    Perfect location, beautiful house with wonderful views and amenities.

  • Cassidy S.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 18, 2023

    House is very centrally located , easy to get to town and blowing rock and all top destinations in area yet it was very private . Sun room and decks are wonderful as is fire pit for smores and family time . Spa is a 2 person which I did not see this detail on description Well stocked , few issues but owner took care of quickly. Living room furniture couches are a bit uncomfortable just worn but rockers were comfy Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and bathrooms very clean well kept . All and all we had a great family vacation here and would recommend it and the owners Are wonderful!!!

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Includes taxes and fees
$275+
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