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Pet-Friendly Mountain Home with Hot Tub

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Place, Rich Mountain
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boone

With a stay at this cabin in Boone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Appalachian State University and Rich Mountain. .This cabin is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Tweetsie Railroad and 22 mi (35.3 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort.
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What's nearby

  • Rich Mountain - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Howard Knob County Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Appalachian State University - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Parallel Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pet-Friendly Mountain Home with Hot Tub

MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK

Welcome to The Ponderosa!

Surrounded by wooded scenery, a tranquil escape with a spacious yard and long-range mountain views just minutes from Boone, this comfortable, well-appointed home accommodates up to 10 guests.

Step into mountain luxury, surrounded by warm wood and a high A-frame ceiling with a wall of windows in the great room. Gather around the stacked stone wood-burning fireplace or enjoy the views and mountain air from the covered deck. The adjacent kitchen and dining area are spacious and well equipped for preparing and enjoying great vacation meals. The deck boasts a gas grill and plenty of seating looking out over the mountains with dual gas fire pits.

The master suite on the main level has a king bed, deck access, and a private ensuite bathroom. Downstairs you will find a second living area with a plush couch, mounted flat-screen TV, and a shuffleboard table. The spacious lower-level deck includes a lounging hammock for your indulgence and a hot tub overlooking the views. There are three lower-level bedrooms. The king bedroom has a private ensuite bathroom, while the full bedroom has access to the jack-and-jill hall bathroom. The third bedroom has a twin bunk bed and a king bed.

Up to 2 pets are welcome with a reservation, and additional pet fees apply. There is spacious gravel parking in front of the home for up to 3 cars. This home has one or more outdoor cameras to capture the driveway area, garage area, and front porch area.
*Allows pets with an additional fee.

Additional amenities at The Ponderosa include:
- Central heating and air conditioning
- Washer and dryer
- Wifi
- Paid TV programming

Come relax and get away at this incredible mountain home, The Ponderosa!

**Please note: The approach to the neighborhood is a single-lane, steep gravel road that may require all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive year-round to access the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

518275

Pet-Friendly Mountain Home with Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home was very spacious and accommodating for our family. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace, well equipped kitchen for home cooked meals, ample seating in the kitchen and the view. The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the heater in the bathrooms on the cold mornings. This was the first time we took our dogs on a trip and we were happy to see they even had a dog water bowl and mat for them. The road leading up to the home was foggy at times and steep in some places so be prepared if traveling during winter months.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and well appointed cabin with scenic view, perfect for our family gathering. Much appreciated.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barry B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scary in the fog

Place was great. We were out adventuring everyday. At night in the fog the road to the house is a little scary.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H., Fort Myers, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home for our late spring family vacation!

My family of five and fur baby had a wonderful stay. Home was spacious and has a beautiful view off the back porch. We spent many early evenings on the porch enjoying the view and surrounding nature. Home is located on a gravel dirt road and can be a bit steep in areas. It was a little daunting for me as a passenger in a minivan but my husband didn’t seem to think it was a big deal at all. I also want to note that the management company for this property is great. They were a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House and a Great Stay

The house was perfect for our family of 9. We loved the 2 family rooms. The adults had one and could watch sports and the children had the other and could watch their movies. The covered deck came in handy when it was raining. The location was great, only 10 mins to King St.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

I love coming out to Boone. In the past I’ve usually stayed at hotels in town, but this time I wanted to get a better mountain experience. This cabin was perfect. It was large enough to accommodate a family of 7 adults and one 2 year old without issues. They also allowed dogs, which was a huge plus. It was close enough to town for us to enjoy walking King St and around campus, but far enough away to get the peace and quiet of the mountains. Also, the hot tub is amazing and comfortably fit 4+ people. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan k.

Liked: Cleanliness

College reunion

We had a group of ten best friends from App Stare that hadn’t been together in 15 years. This was the absolute perfect home for us. We honestly could’ve stayed at the house the entire time and we would’ve been happy. With that said, the drive to downtown Boone was easy and the location was convenient. All of the beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked, the shared living spaces were super cozy and accommodating for a big group of girls. Every view was spectacular and the hot tub was a hit. We loved it and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, yet spacious, home for multiple families

The house was great, everything was nice and tidy, down to the “felt like new” white towels and linens. The decor was beautiful and made you feel as though you were “at home.” The open kitchen and family room allowed for fun fellowship among the 8 of us there. The views were amazing and there is a lot of space on the property to go outside and have fun. This next part has NOTHING to do with the house, but I feel led to warn others…. It just so happened to snow about 4-5 inches while we were there and the wind gusts were high in addition to it being 20 degrees. The road that leads to the house is private (thus not maintained by the county with snow plowing or salt) and STEEP at the beginning. One night as we were returning home, there was a car stuck in the snow in front of us on the private road, so we could not go forward. We eventually slid down the road backwards as we attempted to back up, to make way for a tow truck. We then had to be towed. And yes, we were in a 4WD truck. So, I say all of that to say, if you are not 100% sure your tires are able to drive on ice, I do not recommend you try to go here when there is a chance of snow. I will say the neighbor that helped us was a blessing! He said he has “studs” in his tires. He saw us walking from our stuck vehicles and drove us the 1/2 mile we had left to go to get back to the house. I would go back to this house, but not in the winter. I’m too paranoid now!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The Ponderosa was a beautiful place for our Christmas get together. The night of check-in a winter storm blew in, with about 5 inches of snow, strong winds of 40+ mph, and a wind chill of -30. The house stayed cozy and warm. Five days later all main roads were clear, but the gravel road to the neighborhood was still snow covered and icy. Our AWD vehicle made it with no problem, but our children's front wheel drives did not. If there is anything on the ground, you really need 4-wheel or AWD. Be prepared! Overall, it is a lovely home with beautiful kitchen and wonderful fireplace (wood is not included, so bring a lot!).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness

Ponderosa

PROPERTY IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, AS PROMISED VIEW WAS TREMENDOUS. EASY TO FEEL AS IF IT WAS YOUR OWN HOME. WOULD BOOK AGAIN
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house with great location.

The rental process online was super easy and the house listing was accurate. We enjoyed our girls trip there and were centrally located to the activities we had planned. We were 21 mins from Boone where we spent a day shopping and 35 mins from grandfather mountain where we had an amazing time hiking. The house was well stocked. The only thing we had a hard time with was figuring out how to lock the doors on the back side of the house and after all of us giving a go at it we finally figured it out. The house was very comfortable, safe feeling, and a good fit for us. We will definitely be renting here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property Heart of Boone

We had a fantastic trip to Boone, NC staying at the Ponderosa. Brought our 2 fur babies and had a blast as well. The house is extremely well stocked. Beds are comfortable and all the extras you could need are available. We took a trip over to Laurel Creek Falls, Grandfather Mtn and rafted the Nolichucky River with High Mtn Expeditions and would recommend them to anyone! The property is quite and private. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. It was our first trip to Boone but won’t be our last. The only down side that didn’t effect us for a summer trip was the steep gravel road to get to the cabin, wouldn’t be accessible to everyone in the winter but we had no problem in our mini van for our summer trip! Shuffleboard Board table was lots of fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022