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Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room

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Cozy up to the fireplace from Oct-March
House after snow storm
Hawks Nest Snow Tubing
Appalachian ski mountain
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

King bedroom-2nd floor

1 King Bed

King bedroom-2nd floor #2

1 King Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bathroom

Toilet

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room

Welcome to "Alpine Ridge of Boone"
Your ultimate mountain retreat awaits in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains! Nestled on over an acre of serene privacy, this recently renovated home offers modern comfort, stunning views, and endless entertainment, just minutes from Downtown Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk. We are also centrally located to all the skiing, snow boarding and tubing locations in the High Country.

Why You’ll Love Alpine Ridge
Spacious Comfort
With over 2,200 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed living space spread across two stories, Alpine Ridge invites you to relax in style. Take in breathtaking mountain views from the expansive deck, cozy up in the living room by the fireplace, or enjoy retro gaming fun in the game room with Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and Sega classics.

Pet-Friendly
We know your furry friends are part of the family! Bring up to 2 dogs for a flat-rate pet fee of $150 (non-refundable).

Modern Convenience
From keyless entry and private parking to a fully equipped kitchen with a gas grill, every detail is designed to make your stay seamless.

The Space
Living Room
Unwind in a cozy mountain retreat complete with a fireplace for chilly evenings, a 55” Smart TV for entertainment, and direct access to the deck where you can soak in the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. If the deck is too cold for you just enjoy the outside with the large picture window.

Kitchen & Dining
Gather around the full-size dining table that seats six or enjoy casual meals in the kitchen or game room seating areas. The fully stocked kitchen includes a coffee bar with both drip and Keurig machines (coffee & K-cups provided), making mornings a breeze.

Bedrooms
Main Level: A luxurious king master bedroom connects to a kid-friendly room with a twin/queen bunk bed.
Upper Level: Two spacious king bedrooms with Smart TVs and ceiling fans for your comfort.

Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on each floor) with tub/shower combos.
A convenient half bath on the main floor.

Game & Movie Room
The fun never stops! The main level features a 65” Smart TV, air hockey table, shuffleboard, and a selection of board and card games, ensuring entertainment for all ages.

Outdoor Retreat
Reconnect with nature on the wrap-around deck featuring rocking chairs, string lights, and a gas grill. Cozy up by the fire pit with built-in benches or relax in one of the hammocks under the canopy of mountain trees.

Location & Accessibility
Alpine Ridge offers the perfect balance of seclusion and proximity to top attractions. A semi-steep gravel road leads to this peaceful haven. While AWD/4WD is recommended in winter for snow or ice and helpful in warmer months, it’s not required. The road is a one-way loop, making navigation straightforward.

Nearby Attractions:
Downtown Boone (just minutes away)
Appalachian Ski Mountain
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort
Beech Mountain Resort
Hawksnest Snow Tubing
Endless High Country hiking and outdoor adventures
Important Notes
A signed rental agreement acknowledging house rules is required before your stay.
Please plan for winter travel with AWD/4WD in case of snow or ice.
The property is pet-friendly with a $150 non-refundable pet fee (maximum of 2 dogs).
Escape to "Alpine Ridge of Boone" for the perfect blend of modern luxury and Appalachian charm. Whether you’re relaxing by the fire, exploring local attractions, or enjoying the game room, you’ll create lasting memories in this mountain paradise!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Must remain crated when owner is not home. Medium
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. 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. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Escape: Cozy Mountain Cabin w/ Fireplace and Game Room located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Watauga River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a mountain getaway

The house is well equipped, comfortable, attractive, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadon

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

Absolutely Fantastic

We mainly stayed in the Game Room but such a fantastic ambience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

The Perfect Getaway

We had such a great time visiting Boone area and staying at this lovely house. Its such a relaxing atmosphere and the house had everything we could ask for. Our host was amazing and very responsive. A all around. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul S.

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

Snow fun

Great property in great location close to snow activities and suitable for families with kids
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor S.

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

Great place to get away

Plenty of room and the games made it fun for the whole family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

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

Winter wonderland

The property is quaint and stocked with everything you might need for a trip to the mountains. My husband and kids thoroughly enjoyed the game room. It snowed while we were there and the views were amazing. We had a great time and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brea S.

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

Mountain getaway!

We had a great short trip to the mountains! Our kids loved playing in the snow on. The side and back yard. It’s a great house with lots of space for everyone. Our kids particularly enjoyed the garage hangout area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Graduation weekend

Wanted to stay close to App State for graduation Friday. 6 family members. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great house for out family

Great house outside of a great city in Boone, NC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded our expectations! Everything was clean and tidy. More than enough room for our family of ten, we even took our fur baby along. The garage area was an awesome touch! Property manager was awesome and very informative. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

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

Visiting son at ASU

Property was perfect location to visit our son at ASU. Location was convenient and allowed us to invite over friends for a home cooked meal. They enjoyed the game room and outdoor deck.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kami P.

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

Restful Retreat

Super clean, quiet, lovely view from the back deck, cozy fireplace, teens loved the game room and all the extras in the den. The layout was perfect for our crew of 6. So happy we could bring the fur baby too! Communication with the owner was immediate and easy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Ski trip

Very nice, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sky M.

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

Good rental

This house was very nice and clean. It is as advertised. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

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

Enjoyed our stay in boone

We enjoyed the house and our stay with friends and Boone. The game area in the garage as well as the upstairs video game area were particular favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

beautiful home and property

Truly enjoyed our stay. Very welcoming home, comfortable beds, nice touches including toiletries and coffee ! Love the local idea board.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Great view

Great location for accessibility to all the kids stuff that we wanted for our grand kids. Short drive to Tweetsie and all the fine dining around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

Very nice place

We enjoyed our stay at Alpine Ridge. We brought our daughter’s pup and enjoyed time with family. It was a good place for us to cook and visit together and near by Valle Crucis.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

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

Lovely stay

We had a great time - enjoyed the garage game room, the video game room and the lovely porch with rocking chairs. The beds were comfortable and the boys bunk room was perfect! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

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

Family event in town

House is great! Well-stocked kitchen & baths. Tucked away, but still close to town. Seasonal decor changes definitely make it “homey” which means owners truly want guests to feel like it’s not “just a rental.”
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie B., Newnan

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

Nice Getaway

Very cozy and welcoming with lots to keep you entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Special family getaway

My family enjoyed a beautiful, cozy weekend at Alpine Ridge! The house had everything we needed, the view from the deck was lovely, and the game room was a lot of fun. We enjoyed using the fire pit and making s'mores and rocking on the porch. We even saw a bear, a few deer, and many birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E.

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. This is a comfortable house and easy for us to separate or join together in a room to visit, watch TV or eat. We loved all the wildlife we saw every day. It rained every afternoon, so we went out every morning and came back in the early afternoon and enjoyed our interests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Family 4th of July

This was a cozy and charming place to stay! Close to town and area attractions!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Loved it

We absolutely loved this rental! Beautifully decorated, great location, and pet friendly. We would 100% stay again and recommend this spot to friends & family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

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Why they chose this property

Alpine Ridge has a great location. We are a close drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, downtown Boone, Valle Crucis, Blowing Rock, and many other towns. This puts you in close to hiking, shopping, skiing, and everything else this area has to offer. The property itself has space for everyone to be together or separate out. Game room is awesome for kids/adults to be playing games while others watch the big game.

What makes this property unique

Should you need to contact us, please message us on the booking platform messaging system. We will typically be pretty quick to respond, but please keep in mind we do have jobs, kids, and other responsibilities, so we may not respond right away. Also please keep in mind, we will likely not be messaging during "sleeping hours". If you are planning to arrive after 10pm ET, please note that should you have issues getting into the property we may not be available to respond. While we recommend arriving earlier than this, if you do however find that you need to arrive later, please let us know beforehand.

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