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Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State

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Welcome to our Boone uber cabin! You will love it and it will love you back...
The terrain may be steep but the property is easy to access. Town is very close.
We're almost there, folk! Turning in the driveway...
We're here!
Let's head inside and take the tour, shall you?

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Boone, NC
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Horn in the West
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Cousins' Twins

2 Single Beds

El Gordo

1 Queen Bed

Granny's Full

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Hall Stall

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State

DAvid and JAne welcome you to DA-JA View II! Mi Casa es Su Casa!

Cozy~CLEAN~Comfortable~COOL~Convenient~CLOSE~and Good Karma :)

PLEASE! Read this ENTIRE LISTING before contacting us (including the "Rates" section and "Notes" therein, plus the DISCLAIMER below)...Important stuff here!

Alumni/Retirees/Boomers/Veterans (no kids or pets, please)...You will have HAPPY here~

Just beyond Boone city limits~Elevation 3800 ʹ~Safe, eclectic mountainside (meaning "steep") neighborhood~

Just 5 minutes (or less) to downtown's King Street~2 miles to App State campus, Kidd Brewer Stadium & Holmes Center~

Pristine, funky & fun modular bungalow~Master suite w/ ensuite bath~Full (double) bedroom and Twin bedroom share Hall bath~

Beds so comfortable you will actually sleep on them~Sleek kitchen & laundry~Keurig brewing system

Fast WiFi~HDTV cable~Blu-Ray/internet TV~Awesome sound system~

If you had Boone vacations as a child or attended ASU (or ASTC, old tmer!) you'll get a special kick out of the decor~

Click on the MAP icon above to fully appreciate this ideal location, location, location~

In WINTER, 4WD/AWD vehicle and balls to drive on snow and ice are highly recommended~

There is a bus stop for AppalCart public transit system at the foot of our hill which will shuttle you all around town~

No smoking allowed* anywhere inside or on the property. Sorry we cannot allow pets*. No open fires.

Must be at least 25 years old to rent~Not suitable for children or handicapped~

NOTE: Boone has a chronic water shortage. Please hang up and reuse towels and otherwise conserve water at every opportunity!

Enjoy downtown Boone and shop, dine, party knowing you're close to your vacation home~

Appalachian Summer Festival is one of the "Top Twenty Events in the Southeast"~MerleFest is 34 short miles downhill (Wilkes County)~

Find your inner Clark Griswold and celebrate Choose & Cut Christmas tree season~

Parent (or grandparent) of an App student? You will appreciate the proximity to campus~

Hike, bike, kayak, tube and still sleep in a warm bed at night~If you want snow sports, they are close-by AND you have the amenities of downtown apres ski~

Again, consider LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Solitude & scenery can be great. But traveling to and from an otherwise wonderful vacation rental that is stuck in the middle of nowhere on a curvy\ slick\foggy
arrow\unpaved mountain road can get old (and dangerous) mighty quickly.

If you are planning to do anything other than just staying put, you will probably be headed to Boone (or wishing you could). Just sayin'...

This is a really COOL mini-villa~You'll enjoy lot's of amenities NOT pictured~
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*Smoking restriction should be obvious but the pet ban is due to guest allergies. We love our pets too.

DISCLAIMER: Rental of this property is strictly confined and limited to those areas described/pictured herein. All other areas or features of the residence are private property of the owner and reserved for exclusive use of owner.

Property manager

Highland Associates

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
No childrent under 12 without approval
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Events

No events allowed
Violation will result in eviction
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Pets

No pets allowed
Violation will result in eviction
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Violation will result in eviction
No rearranging of furniture. Decor items are not toys and may not be handled as such. No luggage/personal items on countertops. Use luggage racks.
No discharging of firearms, open flames or fireworks anywhere on the property. Violation will result in eviction and forfeiture of damage deposit.
Number of guests is strictly limited to number stated by renter. Violation will result in eviction and forfeiture of damage deposit.

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
Note from host: Violation will result in eviction
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this cottage is near theme parks. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Bolick Family Pottery are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Appalachian State University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Horn in the West - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Boone Mall - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Imaginary Guests Stay FREE!~Fun Mountainside Cabin~Minutes to Town/App State located?

Situated in Boone, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rich Mountain, Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and Kidd Brewer Stadium. Holmes Convocation Center and Appalachian State University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Boone Weekend

Took a quick trip to Boone to catch the Brad Paisley concert at Kidd-Brewer Stadium. The stadium was two miles from the cabin. The cabin was clean and very quiet. The photographs that decorate the cabin were very interesting. Alot of nostalgia is contained within this cabin. This would be a great place to rent in the fall on a football weekend at the rock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Imaginary guests are best for this one

Working toward refund. Spiders (3 live ones found), webs in every corner of ceiling, mold in keurig's water filter, and more. Manager claimed was serviced day before. Pictures proved otherwise, not cleaned in long time. Did not stay. Manager blamed me and claimed we aren't truthful, stopped responding. Formally reported to VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DANIELLE B.

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

Unique mountain pad with so many beautiful little details.

This place is spectacular. So much love and thought put into it. Quiet serene setting and super convenient to App State campus. David is a super host, great communication and clear concise instructions. Thanks for sharing your sweet mountain place with us! We loved every minute and will come back in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

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

Clean and property manager very helpful

Great location and very clean; but when we arrived, the home had a smell and the air conditioner was not turned on. The thermostat had a lock on it, so we could not adjust it. The property manager was helpful the next morning and turned the air conditioner on for us for the remainder of the stay. Also, if water pressure is important to you, then make sure your hair is washed before you travel here! This was not an issue for my bald partner, but there was no way I would be able to wash all my curly locks. Great quiet location. We enjoyed coffee and cocktails on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna g.

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

Cool vintage vibe!

Enjoyed our stay very much. Great property instructions. Lots of local vintage stuff! Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Wonderful!

Location was perfect for graduation at App State. Clean and beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

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

Home as described

The house is a quirky/fun as described in pictures. Management was responsive and wonderfully flexible with my schedule.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Comfortable house convenient to Boone

Property was clean and just as described in listing. Lots of great historical memorabilia/photos in the house for my family from Boone to enjoy. Host responded promptly to questions before arrival and accessing the house was easy. This is a great place to stay if you are wanting to have easy access to Boone and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

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

Cute and clean

Property was nice and conveniently located near downtown. The house was clean and comfortable. The manager was responsive when we asked about the heating. Bedding was comfortable and kitchen well-equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Rita B., Haysi, Va

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice mountain retreat

Great place to stay while visiting Boone !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawn R.

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

Great location. Comfy bed!

Real close to King Street for food and shopping. Great deck to sit on and stare at the stars. Very comfortable place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy P.

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

Boone

The experience went well overall and the location was perfect for us to spend some time by Appalachian before moving my daughter into her dorm! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W., Thomasville, NC

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

Great mountain getaway!

Super cute place for a quick weekend trip. Easy check in and owner was very responsive on the couple of questions we had during our stay. House was clean, beds were comfy and plenty of box fans (which was great for white noise while sleeping!). Keurig was great for morning coffee on the deck. Thanks to COVID, we spent quite a bit of time hanging out at the house, which is super close to King Street and lots of great places to order take out. Parkway is also close, which was great for an afternoon outing. Thanks so much and would love to stay again next time we head up to Boone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

APP

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

ASU versus ETSU

Came up for the ASU game and had booked online during Spring Bteak. Everything was as advertised!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Great for visiting App State and all of Boone!

This is such a cool house! Really enjoyed our stay, and found it convenient to all we wanted to do on a App State game weekend. Stocked with everything you need, and lots of tiny extras - great rental!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

cammie f., Charlotte

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

Cozy Cottage With A Nod to the Past

We enjoyed to decor, comfortable beds and soft linens. The area is quiet and the views were great! Would rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

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

Perfect Summer Retreat

This was a return trip for us to this cabin that we absolutely love but had never been to in the summer. It was incredibly beautiful and green — we enjoyed the flowers and birds so much. It was magical to sit on the front deck and watch the fireflies glowing in the twilight. There was a lovely view of the mountains as the sun set to top it off. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

DEREK B., Huntersville NC

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

Boone

Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Billy S., High Point

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

Golf Getaway

This was my second time staying in this home. I was there for a golf outing with my friends and we all enjoyed being there and will stay again the next time we are in the area should it be available. Home was clean and well equipped. Price was reasonable too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Most of our activities were around Boone but in different directions. The location of the rental worked out really well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

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

Weekend with dad and brothers

Great time. Convenient location, and perfect size for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen I., New bern, nc/new York

Super stay

Very nice and comfortable close to downtown. Road not that steep. Bed soooo comfortable. Kitchen supplied very good. Would highly recommend and if back in Boone will stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

Fabulous Fun Cabin!

We spent a wonderful weekend in this charming, cozy, and well-appointed cabin. The owners are so creative and have added many clever elements to the decor -- it's obvious that a lot of love and care have gone into making this such a welcoming home. We enjoyed looking at all of the vintage postcards and art on the walls, all of which made for a cheerful and colorful interior. The owners provided for every detail -- the kitchen was great, the beds were comfortable, there was great internet reception and the TV had every channel you could think of. And all within just a few minutes of downtown Boone. It was a delightful trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

About the host

Hosted by Highland Associates

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Our family has been in Boone for 6 generations. We're kin to ol' Dan'l himself. You know, the guy that opened that family-style "Inn" downtown. Back then he served venison, hoecake, and Wild Turkey (that sounds like a winner!). Things sure have changed with the fried chicken and biscuits and all. But Boone is still our home. Until they run us out.

Why they chose this property

Why not? For 25 years the DA-JA View II was only available to family and friends. Then somebody (can't remember if it was Granny or one of the Cuz twins) said "Why don't we let some flatlanders enjoy this place?" We all shook our heads and here it is! It is not suitable for children or handicapped and we can't allow smoking, pets, or parties. But you'll enjoy staying here. Granny would be proud...

What makes this property unique

Have YOU ever stayed in an uber-casa? Well? Have you? Close to town but away from the crowds and traffic. Just a FUN place. We get lots of comments about the decor. You'll get a special kick out of it if you had Boone vacations as a child or attended ASU (or ASTC!). If you are a parent or grandparent of an App student, you will appreciate the short trip to campus. If you want snow sports, you can have the amenities of town apres ski. You can hike, bike, kayak, tube and still sleep in a great bed at night. There a plenty of vacation rentals in and around Boone. But there is only ONE Uber-Casa....

Languages:

English, Portuguese