Family-friendly holiday rentals in Avery County

Farm Stay Cabin: Hot Tub, Creek, Animals & Zipline

Private Farm Stay 🐐🐖🐎🐇🦆🐓 where kids explore, parents relax, and everyone reconnects — animals, creek, zipline, and hot tub included. Designed for families/couples who want space, adventure & something truly different. 🌄 Choose the EXPERIENCE ✔ Private Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit ✔ Ziplines, Huge Slide & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking ✔ Fishing, Tubing & Trampoline ✔ Family-friendly and/or Romantic stay Only 20-25 mins to downtown Boone!

Grandfather View • Near Hawksnest • Arcade • Games

4,500 ft elevation with rare mountain-top views, including Grandfather Mountain! 800+ 5 Star Reviews! Spacious home with vintage mountain decor. Arcade, game room & tons of board games. Fast Wi-Fi, great views & comfort Light breakfast & coffee ☕ 2 min drive to Hawksnest tubing & zip lines 5 min to Otter Falls 10 min to Grandfather Winery 25 min to Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Sugar & Beech Mtn, Tweetsie Central between Boone & Banner Elk. 300 Mbps Wi-Fi, Central A/C, W/D, Parking, HDTV

Hot Tub Over the River · Historic Banner Elk Cabin

Experience an authentic 1884 log cabin on the Elk River. 19th-century soul with modern comfort, featuring private river access, a hot tub, wood burning fireplace and radiant heat. • Riverfront: Steps from your door to wading and fishing. • Setting: Authentic riverside serenity in the High Country. • Layout: King primary + 2nd BR with 1 double & 2 lofted twins. • Rustic Soul: A real cabin in the woods expect nature, leaves, and 140 years of charm. • Location: 5 mins to Sugar Mtn. and Banner Elk

HQ Mtn- Retro Nature Retreat with hiking trails

Hikers, Mountain Bikers, and Adventurers; Come relax in our mid-century modern guest house that borders the Pisgah National Forest! Y'all, we have such a great yard! We have an apple orchard, garden, a fire pit, private hiking and mtn biking trails straight out of the backyard and into the national forest, along with a kids bike pump track. Luxurious amenities throughout the house along with vintage books, games, and record player. We welcome guests from all walks of life! Adventure awaits!

Romantic A-Frame•Epic Mtn View•Surround Shower

Come stay in our 5 STAR chalet! A favorite for special & romantic getaways. Our romantic A-frame is 10 min to downtown Boone & a quick drive to Banner Elk. With a views for days of Grandfather Mountain, this view has been called one of the best in Boone! This modern cabin has a surround shower, a fire pit, a 2 person Jacuzzi soaking tub, custom stained glass and many personal touches to make it feel like home. Come stay in our sweet home that is close to everything, yet feels miles away!

Creekside Cabin | Pet Friendly | No Cleaning Fee

Unplug at this private creekside log cabin in the NC mountains—ideal for couples or small families seeking a quiet getaway. Wake to the creek, enjoy coffee on the deck, and unwind by the fireplace or fire pit. Inside: vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a bright, updated space with rustic charm and modern comfort. ✔ Fast WiFi ✔ Full kitchen ✔ Pet-friendly ✔ No cleaning fee Private, yet minutes to Banner Elk, wineries, skiing, and hiking. Perfect for exploring—or simply relaxing.

High Haven Farm on Poga Mountain

A rustic eco-homestead with an ethnic twist. Timber-framed cabin, circa 1850, with beautiful long-range vistas. Restored with solar thermal water, wrap-around deck and large covered porch. Situated among 33 acres on Poga Mountain with cattle and goats grazing in the pasture, woodland hiking trails, and garden beds. This property offers guests quiet comforts in a rural setting. Interior reflects travel adventures and gifts from indigenous friends and family around the world.

Mtn Lodge w/ Hot Tub, Views & Huge Game Room

There is no better feeling than hearing the sounds of nature, smelling the forest as it glistens under the moon, and gazing at the majestic mountain views in seclusion and privacy...while the children are playing in the expansive game room as you deepen your state of relaxation. It's the beautiful mountain views on an expansive 2 acres surrounded by elk that give this Lodge it's name (The Elk Lodge), it's the freedom of being in constant serenity that gives it its spirit

Modern Farmhouse in Heart of Valle Crucis

10% OFF 7 NIGHT STAYS! We welcome guests to enjoy the beauty of the NC mountains from our farmhouse in the heart of Valle Crucis. The house can accommodate 8 guests with a max of 6 adults in 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The 4th bedroom is a “kids room” with twin beds. There’s a main level master suite with private bath. A modern kitchen and open living space is inviting for friends and family to gather. The porch view of the valley and the cows is everyone's favorite!

Treehouse MT Views w/ Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Hickory Hide-A-Way - A place where you can disconnect with stunning mountain views perched 400ft above ground. Time to slow down, reconnect, restore and explore. Come home to Hickory-Hide-A-Way to enjoy a romantic getaway, a peaceful retreat or a relaxing getaway. Minutes from the quaint mountain towns of Banner Elk, the infamous Blue Ridge Parkway, and within close proximity to Beach and Sugar Mountain, this chalet is perfect to enjoy all that High Country has to offer.

Private 2BR Cottage. King Bd, Fire, <1 mi to Sugar

You'll love this bright and comfy, stand-alone cottage. No need for 4WD or long, winding treks up the mountain. Easy access, smart lock and parking right outside your front door. The cottage sits right across from Sugar Mountain and is peacefully tucked away with flora all around yet right in the heart of top skiing, hiking, restaurants, and attractions. Get cozy by the fire, enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, and relax on your private deck (all kid friendly).

The Overlook | Mountain Views, Hot Tub, Fire Pit,

The Overlook is a modern double A-frame at Blue Morning, designed for family gatherings, long mountain views, and slower High Country evenings. Enjoy four bedrooms, generous shared spaces, a dining room with accordion doors opening to a unique water feature, private hot tub, fire pit, gas grill, high-speed WiFi, YouTube TV, dog-friendly stays, and Level 2 EV charging near Boone and Valle Crucis.