Waterfront vacation rentals in Watauga County

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Cabin in Banner Elk

5 out of 5 average rating, 276 reviews

Glass Treehouse ♥︎ Modern Luxe Romantic Getaway

*Most Wish-listed Airbnb in the US • Summer 2022 Looking for a modern luxe romantic getaway for two? A peaceful mountain retreat to reconnect with nature and each other? Slow down and relax at the Glass Treehouse. Enjoy a waterfall-laced woodland escape with giant boulders. Minutes from dining, wine tasting, breweries, shopping, art galleries, hiking, skiing, rafting and more. Centrally located between Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Grandfather Mt, Sugar Mt. Follow us on IG @ncglasstreehouse

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Townhouse in Banner Elk

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Cozy Sugar Shack in Banner Elk

Cozy, vintage (1975) 2BD, 1BA Downstairs Unit. Galley kitchen w sparse amenities, table for 4. Perfect for 1-4 friends/ family members Nestled in the trees @ 4200 ft- away from the hustle & bustle, yet close to everything in the high country. 1/2 mi off Tynecastle across from Sugar Mtn. Winter views & summer serenity. Sleep in. Relax. Read. Play. Hike. Shred. Pan for gold. Tune in on Wi-Fi if you must. But we recommend you sit on the porch, enjoy a refreshing beverage & listen to the stream.

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Cottage in Todd

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews

Creekside Cottage on Pine Orchard Creek, Todd, NC

Beautiful cottage overlooking Pine Orchard Creek. Enjoy the picture perfect setting of Todd, NC. Our cottage is part of a 17 acre historic farm dating back to 1881. Play in our huge yard, take a dip in the creek, or a hike up our mountain to our private lookout! 1/2 mile from New River with tubing, kayaking and fishing! 15 min to Boone, 15 min to West Jefferson. Perfect for a weekend getaway or for ASU parents! Stocked with goodies including local coffee, our farm fresh eggs, and homemade bread.

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Cottage in Boone

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

R & R Creekside Cottage

Beautiful cottage with gorgeous mountain views and bordered by a trout stocked branch of the East/South Fork New River near Parkway in Boone! Located within 5 minutes of Boone Golf Course, restaurants, shopping and Appalachian State University. Our cottage offers 2 spacious bedrooms with tvs, a laundry room and 1 bathroom. It has a cozy living room with a gas log fireplace and huge tv! The kitchen is fully equipped with a gourmet coffee bar! We also offer Nestle Cottage next door if needed.

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Cabin in Boone

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Former General Store | Osprey Suite | Riverside

This private, four-room suite will give you the right to claim that you've slept in a general store! The Osprey Suite is located in The New River Nest, a former mercantile that's been renovated into living space by a craftsman featured on Treehouse Masters. From this perch, you can watch for Osprey overhead and canoes below. The Nest might feel like a remote outpost, but it's only five miles from Boone. It's intended for one or two people. Please read the entire listing before booking. Thanks!

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Tiny home in Boone

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 409 reviews

Creekside Cabin ---Peaceful & Private

Cabin with covered deck overlooking a rushing creek within 15-20 minutes of Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk & Blue Ridge Parkway. A great way to experience "glamping" where stunning nature meets modern luxuries. You'll be tucked away on 30 acres with the comforts of electricity, heat, WiFi, and cooking accommodations . Bathroom is only 30 yard walk. Sleeping space for 2 adults only. 1-2 small kids may be allowed with preapproval. AWD/4-wheel drive recommended December-March in case of snow.

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Home in Sugar Grove

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 291 reviews

Beech Mountain Retreat on Watauga River@BeechCreek

Vacation on the river, in the mountains of North Carolina. Secluded Fully furnished suite in a private home located on the Watauga River at Beech Creek convergent. One bedroom with a Queen size Bed, twin XL and Murphy bed. One bathroom with tub and shower. Living room with gas fire place, washer dryer and fully stocked kitchen. Floor to ceiling glass doors on two sides allowing full view of river and creek. Huge deck with tables and chairs which includes grill and gas fire pit. PETS welcome.

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Cabin in Blowing Rock

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Creekside Cottage

Welcome to the Appalachian Mountains! This creekside, lodge-inspired cottage/cabin is the perfect place to stay while exploring Blowing Rock, Boone, or the Blue Ridge Parkway. Creekside Cabin is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin located in a beautiful setting just steps from the Aho Creek. Sleeps 3-5, Creekside offers rustic but modern comfort with WIFI, TV's, heating, stocked kitchen (coffee, tea included) and bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, washer/dryer are included to make your stay comfortable.

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Tiny home in Banner Elk

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Autumn Paradise, Peaceful, Nature

Comfortable bed, private, pet friendly, WiFi, covered porch, attached indoor bathroom w/ hot shower and sink; outside port-a-potty, kitchenette, grill and fire pit. Central to Sugar and Beech Ski Mtns, Valle Crucis/Banner Elk 10 minutes, Boone is 25 minutes away. Nature lover’s paradise, song birds, wildlife, creek side, at the pastoral base of Rocky Face Mountain. Creek stocked for 800 feet of private fishing. Quick access to hiking trails. Plenty of room to pitch a tent add 4+

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Cabin in Banner Elk

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

River Run Cabin

Catch dinner off the back deck! cabin located directly on the Watauga River. Great to fall asleep to the sound of the running river! 10 minutes to Boone, 10 minutes to Sugar Mountain. Modern Kitchen with butcher block countertop and stone tile. Wood Beams throughout the house! Updated bathrooms with cedar ceilings and marble vanity tops! Community has hiking trails, a heated pool, tennis and basketball courts! We disinfect all surfaces and bleach all linens in between stays!

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Guest suite in Valle Crucis

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 295 reviews

Stunning Dutch Creek Falls- Heart of Valle Crucis

We invite you to stay in our beautifully remodeled apartment in the lower level of our home in the heart of Valle Crucis (we live upstairs). Guests have exclusive access to the patio and deck just outside the suite with the most spectacular views in the area. Enjoy meals on the patio while overlooking Dutch Creek and the surrounding mountain views. We've lived here for 47 years and remodeled the lower level in 2020 to allow us to share this special place with others!

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Home in Blowing Rock

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

Cozy Riverfront Duplex Near Town and Ski Mountains

Payne Branch River retreat (B) is nestled on eleven acres of privately owned riverfront property in Blowing Rock, NC. The New River runs directly in front of the property and provides unique access to pristine, hatchery supported trout fishing. We are ten minutes from Appalachian Ski Mountain and two miles from downtown Boone with easy access to 321. This retreat is the perfect getaway for exploring all the High Country has to offer.