Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Watauga County

We had an amazing stay here! It was clean and the area was beautiful. Everything was exactly as described. We saw deer in the yard and fish in the stream! It was super relaxing and perfect for a vacation.

10/10 Beautiful, clean, private home in Valle Crusis. Our favorite part was the idyllic views from the back porch! Hosts were extremely communicative. Be aware you have to take your trash to the local recycling center (it's close to the property).

Loved it! Just what we needed for a quick getaway. Close to downtown Boone and was a very comfortable stay.

My wife and I needed a quick getaway and Mandy's place was perfect. We decompressed by taking in the mountain views from the porch. My wife and dog loved the porch swing. This place is very pet friendly and accommodating. Past guests complained about pet hair but we did not notice. The bed was super comfortable and the sitting room was perfect to take in the mountain views throughout the day. The little mulch area was just enough space for our pups to stretch their legs and relieve themselves. The binder was full of great suggestions on things to do and places to eat. Would definitely stay here again.

This house was a perfect spot for our trip to Boone. It had everything we needed for our baby and kids as well as our dog! Ian was responsive when we had questions about the house. We absolutely come back here for our next visit to Boone!

CUTE!! And Serene! To be almost 100 yrs old the home is in fantastic shape. furniture was comfy. House was clean & as described. The area is beautiful & we loved the view, the sound of the stream talking to our neighbors in the morning...the herd of cows on the neighboring farm. And half way to West Jefferson & Boone.Definitely someplace we will consider again!

This was the perfect house to stay in for my graduation. It wasn’t too far from App and had everything we needed. Angela was responsive and timely whenever contacting her. The book in the living room was fun to look through.. I’m glad more people have been able to enjoy this space. We will be returning soon!

Kelly and Caleb’s vacation home was an absolute dream for our family! We had the best time and were able to enjoy some peace and quiet and we also enjoyed exploring surrounding areas. The home was cozy, clean, and peaceful.. I loved that it was family friendly!! Thank you both for allowing us to stay!

Awesome spot! Accommodating, clean and close to everything we needed. The giant projector was a nice bonus. Thanks a ton!

Johnny’s place offered everything I needed and more for a night. It’s easy to walk into and around the little town Banner Elk, but it also has beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Johnny and his wife are very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed my visit!

Very comfortable and convenient. Would definitely stay there again!

Jason was extremely accommodating for us, helping us with our booking dates and went above and beyond to make sure we had the dates that we needed. Jason was very responsive and proactive. The location is right in the heart of downtown Boone and was perfect walking distance to campus and plenty of places to eat. Really has made our stay in Boone perfect. Would absolutely recommend booking this location!

We always enjoy staying here! It’s our go-to place on Beech Mountain. Super-comfortable beds. We love sitting on the balcony and watching the deer while we have coffee in the morning. Michelle is a gracious host and an excellent communicator. Thanks again for another great stay!

We had a great stay at Penthouse A! It is literally right in the middle of downtown Blowing Rock yet we had peaceful sleep each night. We easily walked everywhere including dinner each night. As advertised the stairs up to the place are worth noting if any mobility issues but that was well disclosed and no problem for us! We’d definitely stay again if we wanted an in town stay!

We had a great stay at Susan’s place! A lovely home and perfectly walkable to King Street. Would definitely recommend, we were comfortable and cared for as the home had everything we needed!

Very pretty yard that is fully enclosed (front & back) which is great for bringing a dog. Our dog was quite happy we picked this home because he had other pups to visit with. The outside is very inviting, even though it rained a bit. They have areas that are covered, which are great for this. The inside is clean and neat. The bed was really comfortable and our son thoroughly enjoyed the air mattress. At the right time of year, the fireplace would be amazing. The location is great because it’s close enough to town to be convenient, and right by the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking.

The view was beautiful! And it was a cozy stay and very close to sugar mountain ski resort! Which we loved! It even snowed the first two days and last day and it was beautiful the snow was so fluffy! Also as a housekeeper myself the place was freshly clean! :)

Kyle was helpful and responsive. The place was very clean and the decorations were beautiful. My friend and I had a girl’s weekend and wanted different rooms (because we like to sleep in opposite temperature) and this fit us perfectly. We each had our own bathroom and the beds were very comfy. It was nice to have a kitchen and laundry option too. The directions were easy and Banner Elk is a 5 minute walk. The best part was the 180 degree view! I miss it already and didn’t want to leave! There were deer outside our window both days so that was a bonus. We would stay here again for sure!

Amanda’s hidden gem was an amazing spot for me and my boyfriend to escape reality from! Check-in was very easy, and her space was very easy to find. Her space looks just like the pictures and we felt right at home. Amanda was also kind enough to supply some light snacks and coffee cups for the place which we were very grateful for! It was very clean, and we felt very safe and right at home. We were also able to have access to the country club, which we went for the hot tub which was so nice! The view from the balcony was amazing!! Overall, we loved our stay with Amanda and we will be back for a ski trip!! :)

If you stay somewhere three nights and as you're packing to return to life in the real world and you have the thought, "I should make staying here an annual tradition" - there's really not much else to add by way of endorsement or review. 🙂

I can not say enough about this beautiful little gem in the woods! It was so well decorated and all the little thoughtful additions, like a bag of local coffee and heated bed covers were just perfect and exactly what I needed for this get away to reconnect with myself and nature. I barely left the condo, because the view was so spectacular and how cozy the home felt! I was visited by a bunch of different birds on the cute patio where I painted a few of them as I sipped coffee and just listened to the breeze ruffle the leaves or rain shower that softly fell! Definitely hope to return very soon!

This was our third stay at Ronnie's place. The area is beautiful and peaceful. The condo is perfectly decorated and leaves you feeling right at home. Thanks for another great stay!

We had a great time staying here, it was cozy and perfect for a mountain getaway. Everything was clean, and the location was great.

This is my third stay at Hunter’s Airbnb and I’ve really enjoyed each trip! The condo is spotlessly clean and very airy, and has a stunning view out the large front windows. It’s well set up, with a surprising amount of room for stashing your stuff. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, and I loved taking walks there. There are also lots of hiking trails very close by, although a few are currently still closed due to damage from Helene. The internet is very fast and dependable, which is not always the case at Beech Mountain. I’ve used my stays as a writing retreat and always get a shocking amount done, while soaking in the lovely atmosphere. I will definitely be back!