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Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8117.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Appalachian State University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Daniel Boone Native Gardens
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB!


Bird's Nest is a 3 bedroom one bath mountain cottage on 2 acres, located 5 miles from Boone. At 4268 feet, you are at the top and surrounded by mountains and clear blue sky. Only 12 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State, 25 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railrood, and Appalachian Ski Mountain, 40 minutes to Sugar Mountain and 50 minutes to Beech Mountain. Enjoy all the comforts of home, surrounded by the tranquility and beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains.

On the main level is the master bedroom with a brand new king bed and mattress as well as the bathroom (the bathroom is not connected to the master bedroom), and also the main open living space which encompasses the living room, dining area, and kitchen.

The other two bedrooms are upstairs; one with 2 queen beds and the other with a twin daybed with twin trundle. All furniture and mattresses upstairs are brand new! When you enter upstairs, you enter into the bedroom with the twin daybed, which does have a door to the room but also has an open ceiling from the stairway, so it is not completely enclosed. You will find this space to be great for kids! You will walk through that bedroom to get to the next bedroom, with 2 queen beds. There is a door separating these two rooms.

There are smart TVs located in the living room and every bedroom. Throughout the home you’ll find games and books for your use as well! Outside, you’ll have access to our outdoor fireplace, the deck and of course the hot tub, which is right off of the main level of the house.

Please note, while our house can sleep up to 8 guests, our preference is a max of 6.

Please also note, there is a security camera on the front of the house, which allows us to monitor the driveway. This provides our guests and ourselves with a sense of security while staying at our property.

Property manager

Cary Armstrong

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this holiday home is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian State University - 13 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Horn in the West - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Daniel Boone Native Gardens - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Boone Mall - 14 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Your Storybook Stay at Bird’s Nest-Private-5.5 miles to downtown Boone--HOT TUB! located?

This family-friendly Boone holiday home is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rich Mountain, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Appalachian State University and Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation. Howard Knob County Park and Tater Hill Plant Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Mountain weekend

We had a great stay at this property. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor space and fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

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

Wonderful getaway

This is a beautiful Home. Has a great fire pit and hot tub area to enjoy in the evenings along with the deer coming by in the morning. very relaxing well stocked home. homeowner was very easy to communicate with. Will definitely consider coming back again. We loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lexi H.

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

A great getaway

We had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the property very much. It was beautifully decorated, clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA T., Mint Hill

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

Perfect getaway

Very cute and cozy cabin, off the grid yet close enough to shopping and dining. Host was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay here again and refer this listing to family and friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony R.

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

Amazing stay in the high country!

We had an amazing stay at Cary’s place for a long weekend! The house was very well kept up and had such a cozy feel, but also had more than enough room for us and the kids. Super convenient to King Street and campus. Will definitely plan on booking again for our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

AMAZING!

This was way more amazing than I imagined! Beautiful home, very clean and beautiful location! We will definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack K.

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

great mountain getaway

The house is lovely, well situated, and nicely appointed, and Cary is an amazingly attentive and accommodating vrbo host. We had a delightful weekend and will definitely stay here again if it's available when next we visit Boone. (Thank you so much, Cary. You are awesome!)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Thanksgiving

This property had everything we needed for a last minute stay in Boone! We enjoyed the roominess and beautiful setting. Cary was friendly and easy to get in touch with. Loved all the special touches to make our trip special!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N., Greenville, NC

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

Fun, snowy weekend

Well equipped, with lots of things for the kids to do. Cary was great to work with, answering all our questions so quickly. We would definitely stay again! The kids loved sledding on the property. Thanks for providing the sleds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anson S.

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

Graduation weekend

My husband and I went up to be close to the family who is staying at another house less than 2 miles away for the location was perfect for us. My cousin’s daughter was graduating from App State. We used it as a honeymoon getaway and enjoyed our stay and especially the chickens in the hot tub. We found Boone and blowing rock to be great places to shop and eat. The host is especially communicative. We had everything we needed, and it was a very nice relaxing long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie A.

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

Friendsgiving Gratitude

Cary was so kind in her responses with my pre-visit questions. While we were there, a fire alarm battery died at 4am (WHY does it always happen in the middle of the night?!) and she made sure to have batteries delivered in a very short period of time, with extra goodies. To say she went "above and beyond" feels like an understatement. It was the perfect space for our quick little Friendsgiving getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Comfortable and clean

Nicely decorated. Very nice furniture. TV's everywhere. Kitchen is small but well designed. Everything you need. Outdoor and indoor fireplaces were lovely to use. Hot tub is conveniently located next to the large deck. The only negative is the single bathroom, which would only be a problem with a larger group. The heaters and fireplace were more than enough to keep us toasty warm while we watched it snow. If we were still cold there were tons of blankets available to use. Highly recommend this well appointed house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Great Anniversary at Birds nest

Great stay with my family for my wife and I’s Anniversary. Large lot for kids to run around and get energy out looking for gnomes placed around the property. After long day and night at Tweesie Railroads “Ghost Train” it was very nice to come home to a hot (and actually clean) hot tub. Wanted to make a fire in the outdoor fireplace but that night the wind was 49 m/hr. So elevated not too. Close to down town as advertised so getting into town for food and breweries was fast and easy. We only had 4 in our family but two more would be fine with the other bed and trundle. Very nice place and area. Would go again in a minute. Cheers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irving A.

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

Clean, inviting and spacious with amenities that go above and beyond!

This vacation cottage is immaculate! Not only is the home adorable, well decorated and in a great location- its also fully stocked with snacks, kurig pods, games, novels and cozy blankets. The hot tub on the deck is the absolute best hot tub experience Ive ever had- I have relaxed in many a hot tub, but this one has features that set it apart such as salt water, lighting, powerful jets and easy to control settings. It’s the perfect temperature and easy to cover and uncover for ease of use. The grounds are gorgeous and well kept too- we were able to eat outside with privacy and limited insects. 2 things to be aware of: 1. bring your own firewood for the outdoor fire pit if you desire to build a fire. There is wood there but despite the tarp, the wood was too wet to catch fire. 2. There is only one bathroom. We had no problems as a party of 4 including teenage children, but it’s worth noting. This is by far the most cared for I’ve ever felt in a vacation home. The owners really went above and beyond to ensure everyone’s stay is relaxing and fully functional!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

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

Cute mountain home not too far from town

Such a welcoming home. My husband and I booked this home for a few days away. The home was so cutely decorated for fall and was well appointed with quality linens and soft plush towels, including designated large plush towels for the hot tub. We didn't really use the upstairs but it had a small TV/game area and a good sized bedroom with two queen beds. The house was well decorated and equipped. Cary responded with any question. Our bed did have an issue with squeaking on getting in and out. On our last day there my husband checked under the bed and realized that the middle legs had somehow gotten turned up and were not touching the floor. Reported this to Cary and it will be addressed. Having chatted with her quite a bit i feel very confident that this is not the norm for this property. There are neighbors nearby -but not right on top of you. The location didn't have a direct mountain view but there was nature around us. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. We liked the quiet of our mountain location , but a 10-15 minute drive brought us right into downtown Boone. We made a trip to Grandfather Mountain which was an easy drive of a little less than an hour. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Ghost Train

Took the grandkids to the ghost train. They had a good time and enjoyed the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas G.

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

Parent Weekend

Nice place, very quiet and peaceful. Loved the mountains and the weekend in Boone. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Absolutely perfect place to rest and relax!!!

I needed a couple days of relaxation and the house was absolutely perfect for what I was looking for. Everything was super clean, well kept and prepared for me. The furniture was extremely comfortable which can be an issue in other rentals. The owner left some popcorn, cookies and bottle water as a small gift to greet us with. The hot tub was great on every level! My favorite part of the house though was the outside fireplace! It was just super cool and perfect place to relax at night after the hot tub. Overall one of my favorites stays and I’ve stayed in a lot of places in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This house was absolutely perfect getaway for our family. Our kids loved the hot tub and nightly s’mores at the outdoor fireplace. They got a real kick out of the free range chickens that greeted us when we arrived. The cabin was quaint, clean, and family friendly. The location was convenient to Boone and outdoor adventures but far away enough to enjoy the evening free of noise and light pollution. The host was amazingly helpful and responsive. We can not wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Knoxville, Tennessee

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

Cozy Boone

This is a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful views, minutes from Boone and not far from the slopes. We had everything needed and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Beautiful and cozy.

We absolutely loved our stay at this property. Cary provided us with everything we could need and was so kind in helping us find things to do and see nearby. The area is quiet and feels secluded even though you are only minutes from downtown. The decorations, the cleanliness, the fireplace and the new hot tub were all so nice!! Hoping to stay here again in the fall to see the leaves change!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

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

Amazing Getaway Cottage!

My husband and I got lucky finding this gem at the last minute for an impromptu getaway for our anniversary. The house was exactly as described, and perfectly cleaned. They recently added a hot tub to the property, which is what originally got our booking. It was fabulous! And if you turn the lights out, you can see so many stars! The owners communicated with us from beginning to end, no issues. The house is convenient to Boone, with lots to do. We highly recommend Bella's of Boone (they also have a location in Banner Elk). Best Italian food we've ever had. Don't pass this one up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S., Florence

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

Stay for snow tubing

Nice place. Great amenities like hot Tub and snow sleds. Nice large yard for unlimited snow balls which were needed for the snow ball fight. Owner was very helpful for every aspect of the trip when we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

Super charming and well equipped

Super charming, well decorated and well equipped! Cary goes the extra mile with snacks, s’mores, bottled water, etc! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cary Armstrong

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I live in Chapel Hill, NC about 3 hours from Boone. I am a mom of 4, a business owner, and I operate 2 short term rentals. I love being a host and make it my priority to offer my guests the best hospitality I can provide.

Why they chose this property

We got so lucky getting this property. We wanted something to come visit and that we could share with others when we're not there. We love that it is private, but not completely secluded. We can still see neighbors houses. We love how convenient it is to town. Our kids play for hours outside when we come to visit. It is truly a special escape!

Languages:

English