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Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More!

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Main Level

1 King Bed

Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Top Floor

1 King Bed

Top Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed

Top Floor

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Top Floor

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More!

Situated in the heart of the mountains just minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock you'll find Paws A While, a beautiful 6 bedroom home with room for up to 16! There's space for everyone to relax here, and this updated home offers everything you could want: A semi-flat yard, firepit, beautiful mountain views, spacious decks, a hot tub, firepit, and so much more! As its name suggests, Paws A While is a great place for you and your four-legged family members to enjoy together.

The main level offers a great room with vaulted ceilings, a stacked stone gas fireplace, hardwood floors, tongue-in-groove ceilings, a Smart HDTV with a premium dish network with 300 channels as well as streaming, and a charming bear mural painted on one wall. The dining table seats up to 10 with room for 4 more at the kitchen island. The kitchen is nicely updated with granite counters and stainless appliances including a gas stove. Downstairs is a second living area with a pool table and another Smart HDTV, providing a great space for kids of all ages to have fun.

With six bedrooms, there's plenty of great options for everyone in your group to get a perfect night's sleep. On the main level you'll find a King bedroom and Queen bedroom, and a shared bathroom. Upstairs you'll find a King bedroom, a Twin over Twin bunk bedroom next to it, and Queen over Queen bunk bedroom across the hall. These three bedrooms share a bathroom. On the lower level is the sixth bedroom with a Queen bed and bathroom, with an oversized jetted tub.

Step outside and enjoy the cool mountain air from the spacious decks on the main level. The decks are level with the trees providing a fun treehouse effect. Grill out a feast on the gas grill! After a long day of hiking, soak in the hot tub, then head up the hill to the firepit and tell stories and roast marshmallows by the fire.

Paws A While is located less than a mile and a half from Highway 321, the main artery between Boone and Blowing Rock. Both charming towns are less than 10 minutes' drive away, and the Appalachian Ski Mountain is only 5 minutes away. With so much to do here you may not ever want to leave!

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Check in is after 4pm and check out is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
- This home allows up to 4 mature, well-trained dogs with an additional pet rent of $25 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. Please keep dogs off the furniture and in crates while their people are not in the house.
- Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit.
Bookings canceled within 59 days of the arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest.
All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Holmes Convocation Center or Kidd Brewer Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Tweetsie Railroad - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Boone Mall - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Come Back Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paws A While- Hot Tub, Pool Table, Firepit & More! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Boone Golf Club and Appalachian Ski Mtn.. Boone Mall and Tweetsie Railroad are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stacey t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip

Kitchen was great, lots of beds and a fun place to be with friends and dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for friends and family

Very charming property with plenty of room for our friends to stay. Close enough to campus as well to be able to get to the games.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Paws a While was a great place for our group of 8 children and 8 adults - plenty of room for everyone to spread out and we enjoyed the common space and the nice back porch! The property managers were very helpful and everything went smoothly with check-in, check-out, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

We enjoyed this house and the large property it is located on. The house was well furnished and clean. The fire pit area was a great place to hang out and has beautiful views. Would recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Lovely property in the mountains but still incredibly conveniently located to Blowing Rock and Boone. Spacious home and very clean. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in the mountains

The home was clean and ready when we arrived. No issues with the directions and code to the door. The home had everything we needed, especially a hot tub :). We had 9 adults and 3 kids and the home had plenty of space for all of us. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family winter stay

The house was clean and had plenty of rooms. There were games available to play and a pool table on the lower floor. Two of beds dipped in the middle a bit, but the rest were fine. The location is less than 10 minutes from Appalachian ski resort, where we took lessons. Overall we had a great stay and would come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 happy families

We had a group of 12 stay here, and all 4 groups were happy with this stay. Everyone had their own room, and the house is very clean. Our kids enjoyed running up to the fire pit area above the house. My parents enjoyed having their bedroom on the main level so they didn't have to climb any stairs. If we all travel together again, this is our pick.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Aurora R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday retreat

The place is well described in VRBO and managers of the property were excellent in communicating - especially about pets, the hot tub, and the steep gravel road. The fire pit and hot tub (which had great jets as was sparkling clean) were the highlights! The only thing I would change if I could is the bathroom layout on the top floor (the third bedroom on the top floor has to go down stairs or through another bathroom to access it in the middle of the night.) Thanks for a great holiday and kudos to the management team!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chadwick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House near Boone and Blowing Rock

We had an excellent time staying at this property. Plenty of beds and the fire pit area and hot tub were a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

aleta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house for large group

This house is fabulous for large groups; we had 14 people there for 5 days. The kitchen is easy to work in with several cooks at once. The bedrooms are great, and by spreading them out across 3 floors you have some privacy. We especially loved the large deck on the side of the house. The only problem with a large group in this house is that you need to bring disposable plates and cutlery, as there are not enough of these to feed everyone. We ran short on coffee mugs too, so good idea to bring these things with you. The reason I can't give the house a 5 star for cleanliness is that the hot tub needed chemicals after the second day and there were none around; also there was a drip in the ceiling of the main floor bathroom from the tub above, so the crew had to come out and clean the ceiling. The fire circle is fantastic - it's located up a steep hill behind the house and is hard to hike up to, but worth it. (We drove up there.) Overall this is a great layout for a family gathering and we enjoyed our 5 days there. The house is located beside Tweetsie, and you can actually hear the train whistle. It's also near Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, so there are plenty of things to do whether you have kids with you or not. Even though this is a pet-friendly place we did not take our pets. It was clean though, and we saw no left-behind pet hair at all. Great place to Paws A While!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for families

We really enjoyed staying at Paws a While. Plenty of space for my family and friends/children. Super clean and love how close it was to Tweetsie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

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This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals.
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!

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