Log Cabin on Watauga River | Cabin in Banner Elk

8.6 (68 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Boone Cabin | Log Cabin on Watauga River

3 Bedroom Cabin in Boone, Banner Elk

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Welcome to Casa Rio!
Casa Rio is a beautiful log cabin on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. You will find custom log beams, columns, and handrails throughout, with hand-crafted branch balustrades. All of the beds have hand-hewn log frames. If "mountain elegance" is what you are seeking, and on the river as well, Casa Rio delivers!
Located only a mile from the historic Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Riverfront Park, Casa Rio is also convenient and central to all the High Country offers. Boone is only 5 miles away, Banner Elk is about 9 miles away, and Blowing Rock is only 11 miles away. Snow skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and ice skating are nearby, with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort and Appalachian Ski Mountain about 12 miles and Beech Mountain Ski Resort only 14 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is only about 11 miles from the cabin. Grandfather Mountain is less than 15 miles away, and Tweetsie Railroad is only 10 miles from Casa Rio.
The main level of Casa Rio features an open floorplan with a foyer entry boasting high vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Immediately on your right are a laundry room and full bathroom. Further inside, you find a central, wood-burning fireplace with dramatic floor-to-ceiling stonework, open on both sides so guests can enjoy it from the dining area and the great room. A banquet-style dining table seats up to 8 guests. Entertaining is easy with the additional counter-height 4-seat table and three bar stools at the center kitchen island. The kitchen has gorgeous granite counters, high-end stainless appliances and is centered around a gas cooktop with custom stone accents above. The adjacent great room has two leather sofas, positioned conversationally, offering a view of the fireplace and the big screen HD Smart TV.
The king master suite with an HDTV, and a sliding glass door leading to a rear patio, is on the main level. You can hear and see the Watauga River. There is a generous ensuite master bathroom with slate tile floors, his and hers vanity, a large walk-in closet, an open stone shower, and a circular jetted soaking tub in the center of the bathroom.
Upstairs offers flanking bedrooms, one with a king bed and an HDTV, the other with two twin beds and two twin trundles (sleeps four), and an HDTV. A full central bathroom with a tub and shower services both upstairs bedrooms. The open loft has a new slate pool table, an HDTV, and comfy leather furniture.
Off of the kitchen and great room is an open-air deck with a view of the big backyard and the Watauga River. It features a gas grill, an outdoor dining table, and chairs. Below the main level deck, at ground level, is a covered patio with a hot tub and lounge-style seating, just a step up from the backyard, which slopes gently down to the Watauga River and features a wood-burning fire pit.

Log Cabin on Watauga River is located in Boone. Log Cabin on Watauga River provides accommodation, featuring Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cabin features Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Log Cabin on Watauga River has 3 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cabin because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cabin, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cabin has a friendly neighborhood, and the Boone has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cabin in Boone, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smoke-free property
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golf privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 2850 sq ft (265 sq m)
  • English
  • On the river
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
Guest Services
  • Phone
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
Skiing
  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Debra S.
Oct 21, 2025 02:13:45 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: My husband, siblings, and myself stayed and enjoyed the house. Kitchen was well stocked. Communication with property manager was excellent.as excellent. My only ll
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