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Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Vilas, NC
  • Popular LocationKidd Brewer Stadium15 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian State University16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHound Ears Golf Club18 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)90 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone

**In winter months, a 4-Wheel Drive vehicle is recommend to access lodge.***


Welcome to Starry Nights Lodge, a Boone-area log cabin, perched high atop a hill with magnificent long-range views, landscaped with stacked-stone terraces, and a circular driveway with plenty of room for parking. Best of all, you are just 30 minutes to the ski resorts and only 10 minutes from historic downtown Boone and Valle Crucis.

We love to host family vacations, birthdays, anniversaries, romantic get-a-ways, girls weekends and ASU parents visiting students.

*(If your group is larger, consider also renting Blue Moon Lodge, just up the hill. See: vrbo #1060962)

This Tahoe style house has lots of room to spread out. There are three levels of indoor living space and two levels of large decks. The main level of the house features an open floor plan with dining and living areas and a fully equipped kitchen. One wall contains plenty of large windows leading out to a wide upper deck and looks upon the rolling hills and mountains beyond. On the deck, you will find an oversized picnic table, custom rockers with lumbar support, and an outdoor grill. Back inside, the first level is assembled in an Arts and Crafts style, with hardwood flooring and natural finished tongue-and-groove paneling in the cathedral ceiling. The living area contains a stone fireplace with remotely controlled gas logs and features Van Earp lamps, leather sofa, love seat and armchair. The dining area comfortably seats eight. Beyond the living area is the master bedroom with three windows set into warmly paneled walls, a king bed piled with pillows, 36” flatscreen TV and a master bath.

Meticulously crafted stairs and banisters in naturally finished pine lead from the main floor to the loft above, containing a futon and a 55 inch smart television, perfect for a movie, curling up with a good book, or practicing yoga.

A game room on the lower level is equipped with a Foosball table, a chess table, a 36' flat screen television and a leather sofa bed. Just off the game-room is a bedroom with queen sized bed, a full bath, and an additional bedroom with 1 full bed and one queen bed and private bath. The deck on this level, has a large swing chair and a seven-person hot tub with lifter bar for easy access. Just wait till the stars come out!

Down in the valley, is our Stonehenge-inspired natural firepit. So romantic.

Starry Nights Lodge offers something for everyone in the family, with mountain views from every room, game tables and more, all in a lovely setting that is peaceful and still convenient to area attractions and events.

Pets: Dogs over 1 year , 40 lbs max, NOT left alone, $60/night.

Property manager

Kathryn

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Foosball table on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs over 1 year old, less than 50 pounds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins Boone Cabin Vilas
Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins Boone Vilas
Gorgeous s rge Hot Tub Firepi
Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins From Boone

About the neighborhood

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Traveling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 13 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 15 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 18 min drive
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - 13 min drive
  • River Street Ale House - 14 min drive
  • Mellow Mushroom - 14 min drive
  • The Local - 15 min drive
  • Vidalia - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Watauga River, Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, and Appalachian State University. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 229 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 229 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah m., huntersville nc

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely retreat while still close to everything
This is a lovely cabin with a great view. It has plenty of space but still feels quaint. It has a remote feel while being close to all the things you want to do. We were there for my son’s college graduation. Wonderful hosts. Very responsive and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful setting, comfy and well equipped home
This is my 5th time staying in the area in a rented home and this is definitely a favorite. The view is gorgeous, the furnishings were better than most rentals and we were very happy with our time. Also - often the drive to mountain homes can be treacherous and scary for a Florida gal - but the drive was easy. My son was graduating from App State so we had several trips to Boone and it was a quick and easy trip. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Wonderful stay !! Great location in wonderful area near town but yet remote!! Host was amazing leaving small gift for my husbands birthday. And very prompt on answering questions !! View was amazing !! Only one summation would maybe be a propane fire pit due to wind and range of fire pit didn’t want to have a fire b/c of no hose being near area but this is just a suggestion!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Hayes C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend
Enjoyed the Starry Nights Lodge. I would recommend a Keurig Coffee maker be purchased for the property. Would have been nice for those wanting a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, without having to make a pot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
We went to celebrate my son’s 11th birthday! The home is beautiful, the views are even better! We got to enjoy so much snow and the hills for sledding were perfect! Kathryn had given very good and clear instructions on everything! This is the second time I’ve been to the cabin the first time was with my friend and I loved the view and house so much I had her send me the link! My son said it was one of the best birthday weekends! Even though we didn’t make it to go skiing because beech mountain had no parking, the house and snowy hills made it all worth his stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin! It was close to Boone and in a beautiful neighborhood. We also loved how you can see Beech Mountain resort from the property at night. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kilee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Christmas
Starry Nights Lodge is the coziest and most inviting cabin we have stayed in. We enjoyed ourselves and appreciate the ease of booking all the way through the stay until checkout.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's trip
Great house and location for our annual girl's trip to the mountains! Great and easy communication with the owner. Minor inconvenience of not having anywhere to take trash on a Sunday checkout but was able to talk to the owner about that with fast communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
What’s beautiful location and the house is unbelievable. Great view. Private but you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Nice combination. The drive to downtown Boone is easy. A definite place for all seasons! Hated to leave. Great communication with the host who went out of her way for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin for Labor Day
We had three generations stay and we all immensely enjoyed ourselves. We all said the cabin is even more beautiful than the pictures show online. We enjoyed the fire pit two of the three nights! Very convenient to Boone and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles l., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry Nights. Wonderful!!!
Lovely cottage, well furnished, very clean, lovely mountain views, and very, very comfortable! The host was very accessible and helpful. The best house my wife and I have rented in the mountains for the two of us. The only issue related to check in was that the lock box was difficult to open and should perhaps be replaced. We are definitely coming back in the spring! Charlie
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry Nights Girls Weekend
Starry Nights was the perfect place to get away with girlfriends! We enjoyed hanging out on the large deck and use of the hot tub! It’s a quick drive into Boone and easy to get to other nearby areas of interest. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicja S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Starry nights are the best!
We had a lovely family vacation here and enjoyed the views, the hot tub, fire pit, and nearby amenities. Great layout for our group and we made some wonderful memories here. Hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Picante

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay
The property was very well kept sand the view was beautiful. A very comfy stay, only thing is that the washing machine had a slight burning smell when used but no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home for multi generational family get away
Beautiful home with wonderful amenities for all ages in a beautiful mountain setting. Spectacular views with wildlife galore. Love the hot tub and fire pit - perfect for s’mores! Well stocked kitchen with plenty of living space, inside and out. This home is perfect for traveling with grandparents - master on main while the lower level has 2 more bedrooms/bathrooms, another living room and a clean/convenient laundry room. Only minutes away from hiking trails, Boone, Blowing Rock and Grandfather Mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Our Expectations
Our stay at Starry Nights truly exceeded our expectations. The house was very clean and exactly as pictured in the listing. We traveled with seven family members and everyone had their own private space. The views were incredible. When the sun went down we enjoyed the fire pit and star gazing. The location was very convenient to Boone but it was nice to get back to the house to enjoy some peace and quiet. We would love to go back to this property next time we're in the area. The owner was easy to work with and very thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mitch R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Cabin was great. Only issue was the microwave was not working properly. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ Property!
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Starry Nights Lodge and I must say the property is stunning. I was struck by how well-maintained and very clean everything was. The decor is warm and inviting. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities you would need for your stay. The house is situated in a gorgeous location, surrounded by beautiful views including the starry night sky. Overall, I would highly recommend Starry Nights Lodge to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. The beauty and cleanliness of the property combined with its stunning views, make it the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Great layout for families or groups, had everything you could need! Loved how thorough the guestbook was! Great communication, location, and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend get away
Everything was so relaxing about this place. Awesome set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We loved our stay at Starry Nights. The host was amazing and had a bottle of wine for us upon check in. The views from the property were amazing! The house was great and had everything we needed! Close to Boone and we will definitely be back to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend celebrating a couple of family birthdays. This house was the perfect size for our family of three generations. There was space to all gather and play games together and space to have quiet time. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfy
This home was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Starry Nights was a good place for our small group of 6
Our group enjoyed our stay at Starry Nights. We knew the house was in a community but we didn’t know it was so close to other homes, but it didn’t deter from our stay. It seemed much larger in the pictures than ok reality but it was really a nice stay. Katheryn was super accommodating and easy to communicate with. I would recommend an update to the cutting utensils and possibly a way to prevent the sun shining through the taller windows without being able to close a blind, but other than that we had no complaints. When we arrived and realized there was no tv in the sitting area/den we were a little shocked, but as it turns out we really liked having it upstairs in a separate area. It led to more socializing and less screen time! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
I definitely want to stay there again!
Everything we needed or wanted was there. The kitchen had everything we needed. Would recommend arriving before dark. It’s a great place to spend Christmas!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Vilas
Structure Type
Cabin