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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Deep Gap, NC

Appalachian State University23 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium24 min drive
Tweetsie Railroad28 min drive
North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)64 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This property is all it is described to be and then some. We enjoyed every bit of the outdoors from hiking to the top of...

Lara B.

Mar 28, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - main floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - main floor

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Loft

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Loft

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

River Rock: stream side, 11 acres, hot tub, waterfall

River Rock is a three bedroom, two bath cabin located in a private park-like setting on 11 beautiful acres of grassy meadows, waterfalls, and tranquil trout stream.
If you are looking for a secluded and private streamside retreat, you will not find a better location anywhere. Elk Creek, which is rated as one of the cleanest in all of North Carolina; runs right in front of this cabin. The sounds of the rushing stream can be heard throughout the property and the decks on River Rock overlook the stream and a gorgeous grassy meadow where deer and other wildlife frequently roam.
This mountain retreat offers privacy seclusion with easy access, but yet is convenient to area attractions as it is only 10 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway, 10 minutes to horseback riding at Leatherwood stables, 20 minutes to downtown Boone (great for ASU football weekends), 30 minutes to Blowing Rock (excellent dining and shopping) and 30-45 minutes to 4 different ski areas.
River Rock offers rustic comfort with a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, WIFI, satellite TV, washer & dryer, propane gas and electric heaters, and all the bed linens and towels to make your stay comfortable. There is also a gorgeous stone (river rock) fireplace in the living room that creates a very warm and cozy atmosphere. The cabin has its very own fire ring (great for family marshmallow roasts-please do not use inside fireplace:), as well as access to hiking trails which lead to a beautiful 20 ft waterfall. There is also a picnic table on the property where you can sit and relax to the sounds of the stream, or have lunch in the middle of the mountains!
The privacy of this property makes it ideal for anything from a quiet honeymoon or romantic weekend to a memorable family vacation.

Property manager

John, Kim and Family ( 9 & 12 yr olds )

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Dogs only.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Deep Gap

Located in Deep Gap, this cabin is on the waterfront. Daniel Boone Native Gardens and Howard Knob County Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Travelling with kids? Consider Bolick Family Pottery, or check out an event or a game at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Deep Gap, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian State University - 23 min drive
Boone Mall - 23 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 24 min drive
Boone Golf Club - 25 min drive
Tweetsie Railroad - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lookout Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Thompson Seafood - ‬15 min drive
‪Leatherwood Mountains-Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Blue Ridge Parkway - ‬21 min drive
‪Blue Ridge Diner's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rock: stream side, 11 acres, hot tub, waterfall pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at River Rock: stream side, 11 acres, hot tub, waterfall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rock: stream side, 11 acres, hot tub, waterfall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Rock: stream side, 11 acres, hot tub, waterfall located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 16 mi (25 km) of Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex, Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Appalachian State University. Boone Mall and Daniel Boone Native Gardens are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

29 June 2024

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

Vacation stay

Great property! Kids loved the fooseball table and all the games that were there to play. Great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

23 June 2024

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

Amazing property!

Our family and pups had a wonderful week! Cabin is very cozy and property is stunning! We will definitely be coming back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashish & Shiny N.

2 June 2024

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

Wonderful Property and Vacation!

This was our first time visiting the mountains of NC and with it there were a lot of firsts. We walked across a swinging bridge on Grandfather mountain, we went fishing for the first at Grandfather trout farm ( no need for Fishing license there), first time endlessly enjoying a beautiful creek. This house is in a beautiful location and we throughly enjoyed our stay. The house is well stocked and very homey. The pathway to the water falls is not to be missed. You may need a walking stick for the slightly steeper portions of the walk. We really enjoyed the Wild Craft eatery restaurant in Boone and the Peddaling Pig restaurant. We would definitely come back. Thank you for a great vacation.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaSherra T.

19 May 2024

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

I wanna go back

Absolutely beautiful property! I will be booking again in the future! You can leave the property if you want, but we found no interest in leaving because everything was right there! Even with the rain we still had a wonderful time!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

17 May 2024

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

Awesome property

We had a short trip, stayed 2 nights & 1 day. Unfortunately, it rained the whole time. We did manage to enjoy the creek during the brief moments that it stopped raining. We absolutely love the property. The cabin could be cleaner and could use some updates-replace burned out light bulbs, stained bedding, carpet. That being said, we hope to go back again with our Son and his family.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

29 Apr 2024

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

Bach trip stay

Beautiful scenery, and beautiful cabin. I would recommend if you want to stay by yourself. Natural walk to the waterfall, and creek. Hot tub is always a plus just would recommend some more lighting around it. I will be back for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

21 Apr 2024

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

Great mountain retreat

Our family met in Boone to celebrate my wife's birthday. Wonderful place, great amenities and beautiful setting. Enjoyed the mountain stream, hiking in the woods, soaking in the hot tub, and relaxing in this great environment. The kitchen had everything you needed and there were plenty of recreational games/activities. Many of the spring wildflowers were blooming, especially the trilliums.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

28 Mar 2024

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

Peace and quiet

This property is all it is described to be and then some. We enjoyed every bit of the outdoors from hiking to the top of the waterfall to tubing down the creek. Each night a bonfire brought us together to reflect on the day. Very cozy home with hundreds of movies to entertain the kids before bed. Kim and John were responsive to questions and ideas. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., San Bruno

19 Feb 2024

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

Great Spot to Relax

Initially, we had plans to explore towns in the area (Blowing Rock and Boone). However, once we arrived at River Rock, we never left. The home is cozy, clean, and has everything you need for a relaxing vacation. We loved having coffee in the morning, and lunch in the afternoon, on the large deck while listening to the creek. We enjoyed our evening hot tub. But the property was the highlight of our vacation. There is a lot to explore without having to drive anywhere. We loved the creeks and hiking to the waterfalls. We wanted to get away from everything and relax in seclusion. River Rock delivered.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynsey w.

28 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful

We have stayed here twice and each time it’s like a slice of heaven!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelia w.

21 Jan 2024

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

Great weekend get away!!

Great place! Plenty of amenities and things to do without leaving the property. Beautiful view and nice hiking trail to waterfall. Great communication with host! We plan to return!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michel

10 Jan 2024

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

The Unforgettable Vacation.

Simply fantastic, the place is wonderful. In addition to the mountains and trees being beautiful, a wonderful stream runs through the property. The house is wonderful and the owners are polite and attentive. Clean, beautiful and organized. Score 10, congratulations!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

23 Dec 2023

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

Great Secluded Vacation Spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay at River Rock. The house is cozy and the hot tub is an added bonus. Only issue was the house cleaner got our dates mixed up and showed up the morning after we checked in to clean from the previous guests. Luckily it wasn’t a mess and we just had to make up the one bed we stayed in.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F., Mt. Pleasant, SC

14 Dec 2023

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

Never left the property!

The property had everything we needed! We enjoyed the grounds, hiking the waterfall and playing in the creek. Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the acreage.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mark H.

10 Nov 2023

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

Nice place

Very relaxing.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

29 Oct 2023

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

Perfect

Beautiful property so much room outside and very comfortable inside like being at home. We never left the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany F.

10 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing mountain getaway

We liked the location because it was close to horseback riding and not too far from Boone. We enjoyed the creek and the hiking trail. We lit the bonfire a couple of nights and the kids loved that. It was comfortable sleeping for everyone. Nice get away.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

23 Sept 2023

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

Great Outdoors!

This was the perfect place for our two families to get away! The property had so much outdoor space for us to explore. We enjoyed skipping rocks in the creek and hiking up to the waterfall. The house was cozy and had lots of family games. Downstairs was the perfect hangout spot for our preteens/teen!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tharine W.

19 Sept 2023

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

Perfectly serene stay!!

The home is spacious and just perfect! I love it when a host has spices and seasonings for cooking in the home!! The tranquility at this location is just perfect! I loved just sitting outside and listening to the creek. We hiked up to the waterfall which was not far. We loved the hot tub in the evening with a glass of wine. Plenty of room for everyone!! The downstairs area is great for kids or adults who need a really raucous game of fooze-ball! We loved our stay and would definitely come back. !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

12 Sept 2023

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

Great Place

Peaceful place. Stocked full of everything you need. We loved the river, hot tub and trail! Thank you so much

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

5 Sept 2023

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

Bachelor Party Stay

My friends and I were able to have the low key and relaxed bachelor party weekend possible thanks to this beautiful property. Would highly recommend this place if you want a peaceful getaway. John and Kim were both helpful and timely in their responses!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kathleen B.

29 Aug 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Unbelievable creek and outside grounds

I have two separate reviews for this property. The outside area on the creek was just stunning. Nicer then the pictures on vrbo. My dogs were in heaven. We just loved the outside area and would rate it 10. However the inside cabin and deck area and patio furniture was dirty. The deck was 90 percent covered in black mildew the patio furniture covered in green algae. It was awful. The carpet was filthy with black stains all over,which I cleaned with carpet clean. Dust everywhere shelves ceiling fans. The place needs a lot of maintenance and heavy cleaning. My friend fixed the sliding glass doors which we couldn’t open. I did inform the owner upon arrival. He seems nice but truthfully the place needs alot if work. So if your neat freak this is not your place. I recommend for kids snd dogs. Not couples without kids. It’s sad because the outside was hands down the nicest property we have ever rented. But inside just the opposite. The made did her job as bathroom kitchen and showers were clean. This needs maintenance and pressure cleaning. I took pics. But don’t know how to Post. So outside by creek we give a ten. Inside cabin a two

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

11 Aug 2023

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

Lovely retreat by the creek

The house was spacious, the amenities generous, and the setting lovely. My family had a wonderful time - only wish we could stay longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

31 July 2023

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

Elk Creek Perfection

Book this property, it's the one! We spent a week here with our 1 and 4 year old plus our dog. 30 minute drive to Boone proper. Close to the Blue Ridge parkway which leaves a short but beautiful drive to Blowing Rock. Private and secluded with the mature trees. The creek was great fun for the kids. Hiking to the waterfall was a real treat. Saw several trout in Elk Creek but no luck catching. Tons of household items stocked in the event you forgot something. Two hug decks to enjoy paradise on. Hot tub was fantastic. Well decorated, each level has its on mini split for temp. Grill was clean and had extra propane. Good water pressure in the showers. We have stayed at at least 5 different mountain properties and this one is a winner.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty Z.

23 July 2023

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

Relaxing and private

We love this property! This is our second time staying here and the acreage is awesome. We love to fish and there is plenty of footage on the creek. The deck is huge and the kitchen is well stocked. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023