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“'What A View!”

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Comfortable swivel chairs for conversation or viewing the Blue Ridge
High Peak Haven
side of house - decks with a view
front porch entry only 1 step up from parking your car
Fire pit patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Tweetsie Railroad
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • The Blowing Rock
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn.
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

“'What A View!”

Perched high in the hills you will feel like you truly have a birds eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the comfort of the swivel chairs on the covered porch you look out over the surrounding trees and green rolling hills in the valley to the distant peaks of the blue-tinted mountains that give them their name. Located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, the house is minutes from the village of Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, Cone Manor, Grandfather Mountain, and Appalachian State University. The charm of the mountains are all nearby with many hiking trails. Try a tasting at one of the local wineries or breweries, or just enjoy your own happy hour on the balcony.

There is just one step into the main level which features an open floor plan so the cook can converse with everyone from the well stocked kitchen to the dining and living rooms. Down the hall are 2 bedrooms - one with a full bed and the other with 2 twin beds - and a full bath between.

Upstairs is a large loft with more games and toys than a kid could hope for. The loft also has a half bath for convenience. There is a small TV with a video library of classic movies.

Downstairs is a game room with dart board and bumper pool, laundry room and the master suite with a queen bed and a nice walk in shower.

When you have filled your lungs with the fresh air and just can't relax anymore, there are so many activities waiting for you within a short drive...the house is located near mm288 just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Boone and Blowing Rock...take a leisurely cruise on the Parkway in search of the perfect hiking trail, wade in the cool water of a Price Lake stream, take the 1 mile scenic (and flat) walk around Bass Lake then marvel at the high quality crafts at the Cone Manor. No trip to the highlands is complete without a drive to the top of Grandfather Mountain to traverse across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Not much further down the road is Linville Caverns and Falls. And if you have the young ones with you, Tweetsie is a must...you can hear the whistle blow from the house! After fun filled days come home to the comfort of your retreat high on the hill.

The atmosphere and furnishings of this home exudes comfort. It is a cool reprieve from the heat of summer and it wraps you in warmth during the cool months. The high ceilings and beautiful wood wall paneling complete the picture perfect mountain home. We promise, you will never want to leave...but you can always come back again!

Property manager

Kathy Phillips
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are advised to obtain travel insurance to cover illness or weather issues Owner is not responsible if conditions prevent travel to the house.
Guests bring their own sheets for beds and towels for kitchen and bath. 15 MPH speed limit NO PETS NO large gatherings or party Quiet time after 10pm.
Do not leave fires unattended. Protect wood furniture by using coasters and wiping up spills. Protect the septic system - minimal down the drains.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain State Park, while Mystery Hill and Hayes Performing Arts Center are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blowing Rock Auditorium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Mystery Hill - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Blowing Rock - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Appalachian State University - 15 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Come Back Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hatchet Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “'What A View!” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “'What A View!”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “'What A View!”?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “'What A View!” located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Doc's Rocks Gem Mine, Mystery Hill and Tweetsie Railroad. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Boone Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 178 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Wonderful Experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The owner was most accommodating to our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great mountain cabin

This was the perfect cabin for our stay with 3 adults and 1 teen. Great views! We would all like to come back and spend a longer time at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Peaceful NC mountains weekend

Spent long weekend in NC mountains exploring from Boone to Black Mountain. This house was the perfect home base! The listing is spot on and the the most distinguishing feature is the MAGNIFICANT VIEWS from multiple locations through the house! Relaxing by the wood burning fire place was most enjoyable after shopping hiking eating etc. The home was spotless,fully stocked, and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was excellent throughout our stay. I HIGHLY recommend this beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

Wonderful Memories were made!

We had a wonderful time and we could feel that this mountain retreat oozed with love and memories from the owners who own this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby D.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home!

The location and view were amazing!! Such a beautiful setting. Very relaxing. Home was well stocked and very clean. Kids had fun in the loft!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christian s.

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

Smiths getaway at what a view

We had an amazing 2 & 1/2 weeks in Blowing Rock. We loved the view and coziness of this property! It was very secluded in this amazing mountain neighborhood. We would definitely enjoy staying here again in the future!!!😁👍
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Great relaxing stay

We had a great family vacation. The area had a wide variety of activities for everyone and the house was well situated to just relax and enjoy the view in between.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Relaxing family getaway

Beautiful view and overall very comfortable home. We spent a lot of time outside on the deck! The location was ideal and we loved getting on the parkway coming and going. My young kids enjoyed all the toys in the loft. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful view

It was a very nice and peaceful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Excellent location, great views and spacious interior

The view from this house is really exceptional and we enjoyed it from the porch, the living room, AND on its reflection in the kitchen window! The loft area is a great space that my granddaughter loved - the toys and videos were perfect for her when we weren't out and about. We also appreciated the exceptionally quiet mini-splits for personalized temperature control in all the rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great Trip

Great place to stay. Loved the house very comfortable and a great view. Nice and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

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

Nice view

We enjoyed our stay at What a view. It was a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful view, very accommodating home.

Leaf watching, Tweetsie Railroad, R&R
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa W.

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

Good location! Incredible view!

Had a good vacation. Property located in great central location. View was a big draw to this house. Weather was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddox E. C.

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

Beautiful cabin

Loved staying at Kathy's cozy cabin. Really impressed with the location- right off the blue ridge parkway and only 10min to blowing rock and boone. Very clean and incredible view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Christmas Celebration

Cozy and great view. We will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip S.

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

Views are Awesome

The view is to the north and that was perfect for viewing the auroras of May 10th. Perfect place, perfect time, perfect weather, and perfect view...it all lined up. The house is very quaint and this kitchen is one of the better equipped I've experienced through VRBO....lots of pots, pans, utensils, etc. We enjoyed our stay very much and communication with the owner was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M., WILMINGTON

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

Amazing views !!!!

Beautiful location and very cozy but roomy property! We will be back !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Mountain Getaway

The best part of the property was the spectacular view of the mountains from the porch. The property is also well equipped and comfortable. The location between Boone and Blowing Rock enables easy visits to both places. I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy B.

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

Beautiful View/Great Location

We loved that this home was located so close to Boone/Blowing Rock. The view is gorgeous! The only downside was having to bring all our own towels & linens - it can add a lot of additional time/energy when traveling with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy D., Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA

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

Short but Sweet

Great location and perfect for our stay. Greatly appreciate the opportunity!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Wonderful Mountain Trip!

Our family enjoyed a great mountain vacation staying at “What A View”. We hiked several of the trails in the area, tried out the Alpine Coaster, visited Grandfather Mountain and topped it off with Tweetsie Railroad. The house served as a comfortable home base for our daytime adventures. Hope to do it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln R.

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

July 25th Vacation

The view was exactly as promised. The house was clean and had a lot of fun games to play with your family, It is very close to Blowing Rock and right off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We would love to visit here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great stay!

The lockbox was hard to open and the tv didn’t work.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helene B.

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

What a View

Wanted to get away to somewhere that offered peaceful surroundings and beauty. Enjoyed waking every morning to see the Blue Ridge mountains while enjoying our coffee. The mountains truly are blue. The town of Boone is quaint and easy to find from the house. Hoping to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Phillips

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Bob is a native North Carolinian and Kathy transplanted from Pennsylvania long enough ago (1968) to claim NC as home. We live and work in Raleigh, but love all that this state has to offer. We escape in either direction - to the mountains and to the coast (check out our Ocracoke listing #1585907) every chance we can, but with two kids to put through college it's not often enough. So, until the day when we are free to move about the country, we would like to share our home away from home with like minded folks who appreciate taking time to relax and rejuvenate.

Why they chose this property

Bob's family has a summer home on the same hill and he grew up coming here. So when this house became available we took the plunge. With two young children at the time, it may have been too early to think about retirement, but we always knew we would someday like to live in the mountains. What we got was a place our kids could be free to run out the door to play with the lifelong good friends they found on the hill.

What makes this property unique

Whether you are cozy on the couch, warming up around the fire pit, or rocking in the balcony chairs, you will enjoy a change of pace in these hills. Our place is one that gives people time to gain new perspectives and appreciate the nature around you.

Languages:

English

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