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6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek

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Welcome to 3 Boulders! 6 acres of nature's beauty await you on this estate.
Our outdoor spaces are relaxing and dreamy with several seating areas and views!
Covered portion of the deck with comfortable seating.
Outdoor spa tub
Beautful view of the valley and mountains beyound from the deck and porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Banner Elk, NC
  • Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

First Floor Master

1 King Bed

Lower level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor queen

1 Queen Bed

Second floor to the left

1 King Bed

Second floor to the right

1 King Bed

Third floor bedroom

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Level Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Second Floor Left

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Right

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek

Welcome to 3 Boulders at Valle Crucis! At our 6 bedroom, 5 bath mountainside home you will enjoy a pleasant drive into the property and plenty of parking as well as beautiful pastoral and seasonal long range mountain views. In fact, no matter the season, there is beautiful scenery and nature all around. The colonial saltbox architecture, restored heart of pine floors, and rambling floorplan gives this home a storybook feel. We endeavor to make vacationing with us relaxing and easy. We keep our home fully stocked with supplies so that you can travel lightly. Our home has the feel of comfortable mountain luxury; warm livable furnishings, tasteful decor, high quality linens and attentive housekeeping add value and ease to your getaway. 3 Boulders has numerous seating areas inside and out and space to spread out but it is also truly a gathering place for family and friends to spend time together!

On the main level you will find the foyer, den and kitchen, large dining room with sitting area, guest bedroom with direct access to full bathroom, laundry/mud room and 3 steps up to a beautifully appointed owners suite. The open living area includes a den with a vaulted ceiling, a large stone woodburning fireplace and a fully stocked chef's kitchen including double ovens, two sinks, large island with barstools and spacious fridge/freezer. The dining room has a large farm table with seating for 10 as well as a comfortable seating area and gas fireplace. From the den and dining room enjoy access to the expansive deck and covered porch equipped with a gas grill and lots of comfortable seating. In the tucked away newly renovated owners' suite, enjoy your morning coffee in the sitting area while gazing through the floor to ceiling windows at the valley and mountains beyond. The room boasts a king sized bed and large closet. The spacious newly renovated bathroom includes a large jetted marble surrounded tub with a beautiful view, a double vanity, heated floors and spacious steam shower with rain head.

Venture to the second floor to find a wall of books on the landing. There are two spacious king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, each with a shower and separate tub, on this floor. Up one more level you will find the sweet attic room with twin beds and even a little reading ledge that is a perfect hideout for kids.

Finally, on the lower level there is plenty of space for recreation and relaxation! There you will find a sitting area with a large flatscreen tv, a game area with ping pong table, piano and card/game table and another sitting area with day bed and space for a home workout. A queen bedroom and full bath with tiled shower is also on this level. Enjoy lovely views from the hot tub accessed on this level.

You will love the scenery outside the home as much as in. We often spot many deer and wild turkeys on the property and there is plenty of room to roam. Our children love to climb on the many boulders, swing in the hammock, build a fire in the fire pit and play in the creek when we have had plenty of rain. In the serene surroundings at 3 Boulders you feel away from it all, but you aren't far from all that Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, the Watauga River and the ski mountains have to offer! We hope you love 3 Boulders at Valle Crucis as much as we do and treat it as you would your own home. With us, you are not just renting, you are our guests and we will make sure you have the best mountain vacation possible.

*Please no pets and no smoking. ***Please also check out our other property at Bald Head Island (VRBO# 1003808)! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions before or after booking.

Property manager

Kristin Messick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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

About the area

Banner Elk

Located in Banner Elk, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grandfather Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Banner Elk, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Macado's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Paso - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 6 Acre Mountainside Property w/ Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Game Room, Creek located?

This family-friendly Banner Elk holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Watauga River and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B. Hound Ears Golf Club and Foggy Mountain Gem Mine are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melinda l.

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

Thanksgiving stay

This is a beautiful property - so full of charm and in a gorgeous setting. Very comfortable beds and plenty of room for our family of 12. Watch out for deer - they are everywhere! Very convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk and close to the original Mast Store and Valle Crucis Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

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

Perfect in so many ways

We had grown kids, grandkids and grandparents perfectly sitting around the dining table enjoying dinner, building Lego sets, playing cards and board games! Beautifully appointed home accommodated everyone without crowding and just about every activity was located within a 30-40 minute drive. Great time, lots of conveniences in the home and responsive owners. The snow storm couldn’t even bring us down!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing. Very close to all of the amenities that we had planned. We even got snowed in one day and were able to enjoy the house and the property by going on a quick walk. Kristin was very responsive and helpful and the entire house was pristine. We look forward to booking with her again abs coming back. Thank you! 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Family vacation

Throughly enjoyed our time at 3 Boulders. Check in was easy and the home is lovely, well stocked kitchen, nice bedrooms and baths. But we really enjoyed the covered porch-visited and ate out there! Was a great family vacation thanks to 3 Boulders and Kristin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S., Yorktown, Virginia

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

Great property and location.

The home was spacious, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our stay and found it to be a convenient location central to attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall G.

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

Great Mountain Getaway

We enjoyed this very special mountain home in the Valle Crucis area. The owner's attention to detail was exceptional and made for a great experience for a couple of a large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Calandria R.

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

App State Homecomings

This is an amazing property! We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property. My group will be booking another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MA P.

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

Wonderful Vacation Rental in NC Mountains

Amazing stay in Valle Crucis. We vacation in the area with several couples every Memorial week, and this was truly the first rental that felt like a home and not just a mountain house. Pastoral property, comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen with a huge island (great for cooking together), large deck to gather when we returned from exploring Blowing Rock and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Attentive owner if there were any questions. Thanks Kristin!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony E.

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

Quiet Country Side.

Spent several days here on a leadership retreat. Plenty of room for a large group, with everything you can think of. Wildlife roaming everywhere. Very relaxing. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S., Wilmington, NC USA

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

Family retreat

We had a great stay in our favorite little town of Valle Crucis. The house had everything we needed and lots of space for everyone to spread out. The kitchen had all the things we needed. The grounds were wonderful. Close to all of our favorite Boone area stops and hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg J.

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

3 Boulders Valle Crucis

We had a great time at this fabulous property! The house is magnificent and easily slept 10 adults and one infant. The location is very near the original Mast General Store and it is an easy drive into Boone or Blowing Rock. Highly recommend this listing!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Great Christmas vacation

It was bitterly cold outside the first few days we were there. Thankfully we had a terrific house where could cook, play games and enjoy the fire. Great house for a family vacation. Our grandkids loved seeing all of the deer in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

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

Perfect

Awesome property! Plenty of room for everyone! Checking in was simple and Directions were spot on! We especially enjoyed The deer that came around everyday !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Great home away from home

Beautiful property, quiet and serene but easy access to all the activities adults and children can enjoy. We had 8 adults and 4 children ages 6mo-5. The hosts were super responsive and have done a great job of making their home very comfortable and well stocked for most anyone’s needs. Large kitchen and many areas that a large crowd can spread Out and have privacy. The property is not Handicap friendly which is the only drawback if that is an issue for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry B., Dallas, Texas

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

Awesome family retreat home

3Boulders is an awesome home for a family vacation. Plenty of space and the multiple levels also affords some privacy as well. Back porch offers a great view and we enjoyed the deer, wild turkeys and even had a bear visit one night!! Home is clean, spacious and very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Short stay snow intro to the kids

Beautiful house. Well stocked. Great host, very responsive. House is located close to Sugar mountain and Beech mountain. Lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

April W.

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

A relaxing place

This home was very spacious and had plenty of bathrooms for the two families (10 people) that stayed. Very peaceful and quiet area. The firepit was fun place to hang out too. Very nice, only problem was the air conditioner half worked, but got a quick response from owner, but they were unable to get someone out to fix it during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle K.

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

Great for Friends

We are a group of 5 couples in our 30’s and 40’s that take a weekend once a year to get away and this was the perfect property. Away from hussle and bussle, quiet, with plenty of space for fun and games.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Watch out for walkway when rainy

A great place to stay but the flat rock walkway at the front is slippery in the rain!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DL J.

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

3 Boulders is all and then some!!

My entire family does an Autumn Trip every year and we luckily came across 3 Boulders and absolutely loved our stay. The house is great and the location makes it even better. Aside from the neighborhood it's in, it is centrally located between Boone and Mountain City, TN. We sincerely enjoyed our stay and look forward to a potential return in 2024. Thanks Kristin for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J., Raleigh, NC, USA

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

Valle Crucis Gem

This was our second time renting 3 Boulders. It is the perfect spot for friends and family to gather. The house is just like it is listed- serene spot, well equipped kitchen, stocked with paper products and basics, great linens, comfortable beds, great outdoor space, large dining room table, lots of wildlife, tv room, close to the Watauga River, and the Valle Crucis Community Park. The owners are very responsive and helpful. Will definitely rent again!!!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Home Away from Home

Beautifully equipped, separate beds for all 11 in family, incredibly spacious, very quiet, very easy to assemble together or spend time alone (example: nighttime TV football games), lots of private bathrooms, peaceful early coffee on deck under roof in morning while watching deer walk through the yard, frisky chipmunks running to and fro, late night fire pit under the stars with chairs to seat all of us, dining room seating for all of us, comfortable beds, luxurious towels, lots of items provided (ex: hand-soap for every sink with very pleasant scent), very natural and beautiful landscaping throughout grounds, a very comfortable home-away-from-home we all looked forward to returning after each day of hiking, fishing, and seeing sights - 3 Boulders hit a home-run with all of us. Everyone asked if we could return at same date next year! Thank you for providing a wonderful family time for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin K.

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

Great holidays in a great house

Our large family (two generations of adults) really enjoyed staying in this house! It's very large, with numerous comfortable bedrooms. Beds, pillows and sheets were comfy. We saw deer herd almost every day around the house! Often right outside the windows. The area around is quiet, we walked to the river (super clean water). Every night we all gathered around the wood-burning fireplace. We celebrated the New Year around the big dining table. Kitchen and the stove were great. We spent time outside on the porch, relaxed in the hammock. Played ping pong in the lower level. We really enjoyed this big and welcoming house! Appalachian ski resort is very close, so we went there several times. The weather was accommodating, and the artificial snow on the slopes was nice. The host was very responsive to any of our questions and/or needs.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

A Christmas family vacation

As our grandchildren get older, some in college, some getting ready to graduate high school, and families living in different states, Christmas seems to be the best time to gather. Our hostess was so helpful before we arrived and answered all my questions as we hadn’t been in the NC mountains before. The home was perfect for the 11 of us- 3 master suites and then 3 other bedrooms for the grandkids. The main master was exceptional with spectacular views and a jetted tub and heated bathroom floors. The kitchen was fantastic and many people could be in there at one time. Our family dinners in the dining room were enhanced by the architecture and beautiful furnishings- lovely yet comfortable enough for all ages. Our grandkids hung out in the lower level most evenings- and into the early mornings- and none of the adults heard them at all! The views were spectacular from every room and nicely decorated inside for the holidays. The deer ere plentiful and on one of our last days a flick of wild turkeys landed in the field next door. Our only disappointment was the hot tub failed to work- though 2 men came out during our stay to try and get it running. Our hostess recommended dinner at Sorrento’s in Banner Elk- a must for anyone. Excellent food and service. If we can ever gather our tribe together again, we will definitely head back to the hills- er the mountains!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

Amazing property, perfect location

This was an amazing property and perfect location. So close to so many things!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristin Messick

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My husband and I are NC natives and love our state from the mountains to the coast. Our first vacation rental home, 3 Monkeys, is located on Bald Head Island. We have been spending time there and sharing it with others for 4 years now with rave reviews! We have always loved visiting the Banner Elk and Blowing Rock areas and this summer we came upon this property in Valle Crucis. It is close to everything but we feel away from it all when we are there. Our 3 young children love playing around on the property, jumping around the creek, climbing the many boulders and building fires in the firepit. We all love the many nooks and crannies of the storybook house we aptly named 3 Boulders! We can't wait to share it with you. We hope you will love it as much as we do and treat it as your own.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique in that is is easy to access (I scare easily on steep mountain roads!) but it enjoys beautiful views from its mountainside perch. We love the serenity and privacy the 6 acres and many trees provide. The layout of the home is so nice. Large living areas, lower level game rooms, and every bedroom aside from the sweet third floor room has its own bathroom. We love the gardens, partially covered deck, built in grill, meandering creek and fire pit.

What makes this property unique

This home is very well stocked. We do our best to keep everything on hand that you need. We provide all linens and they are high quality. Our housekeeper is particular and makes sure everything is just right. There is a hot tub, ping pong table, fire pit, lovely chef's kitchen and plenty of space to spread out inside and out!

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English

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