Mountain Magic: Private Petting Zoo & Hot Tub (3/2)

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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Sugar Grove, NC

Beech Mountain Resort29 min drive
Land of Oz32 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort34 min drive
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

An immersive, private, family-friendly mountain experience & your own PRIVATE petting zoo!
Authentic log cabin, beaming with country charm & just 15 mins to Boone!
Hot tub, fireplace, fire pit, outdoor seating, sun room, full kitchen. Level land for playing, WiFi, satellite tv, hammocks, gas grill & sleeps 6 w/ pvt loft.
We are told we live up to our name, “Magic!” 1200+ 5-star Airbnb host reviews!
25 mins to skiing & Blowing Rock. $75 pet fee (typically 1 dog under 50 pounds), more than one dog or a larger dog, please inquire.
The entire property is yours. Three floors, bedrooms on each floor with the upstairs being a private loft (3rd bedroom). Cozy enough for a couple (half of our guests), but enough space for up to six guests. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, enjoy the built-in fire pit and hot tub, enjoy our seasonal waterfall and enjoy the farm life!
Enjoy your private yard, the acreage housing our animals (donkeys, goats, pig & some ducks/rooster). Easy access into Boone (15 mins), Valle Crucis (10 mins) and over to Banner Elk (20 mins). Skiing and Blowing Rock within 25 minutes!
Pet friendly with breed & size restrictions (50 pounds max) & $75 pet fee. Our animals prefer to be the largest animals on property. Please ask!
Renting Mountain Magic does NOT gain you access to our farm up the road, I am sorry (it is private for guests staying there).
The entire property is yours. The animals live off the land, so you are not responsible for caring for the animals, however, should you choose to feed them, we ask only that they eat fruits and vegetables and they will take all the love you want to throw at them. Go right inside their gate! They are simply the sweetest farm animals, but they are animals. If you have a carrot, they will gladly bump over your toddler to get to that carrot! Act responsibly!
I think we have interaction down. Guests want to see a face, they want to know this is a personal service, but we also know how not to bother a vacationing family :).
We think you will love the quiet of Bethel. Guests are reminded of Valle Crucis charm here, and we get that, but this is a sweet, quiet farming area, a safe space and with easy access (though everyone should recommend 4x4 in the winter months!)
You will need a car. NOTE: A lot of families plan excursions and end up skipping some of them and simply enjoy the cabin and farm life. Set aside time to just lounge at Mountain Magic, this is where your family’s mountain memories will be made!
The farm animals LOVE veggies! Our pig, goats and donkeys will quickly become your best friends! Carrots, celery, cabbage, whatever you got, EXCEPT corn and sweet feed!
Pet Fee starts at $75 (Under 50 pounds only). Our farm animals prefer to be the largest animals on property :)

Property manager

Connie Trivette

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Enjoy the view with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine around the fire

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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

This property accepts cash

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Sugar Grove

Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade.

Sugar Grove, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian State University - 20 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 23 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 29 min drive
Land of Oz - 32 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beech Mountain Brewing Company - ‬30 min drive
‪Brick Oven Pizzeria - ‬26 min drive
‪Holy Smokes BBQ - ‬26 min drive
‪Fred's Backside Deli - ‬26 min drive
‪5506' Bar - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Magic: Private Petting Zoo & Hot Tub (3/2) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Mountain Magic: Private Petting Zoo & Hot Tub (3/2)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Magic: Private Petting Zoo & Hot Tub (3/2)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Magic: Private Petting Zoo & Hot Tub (3/2) located?

This family-friendly Sugar Grove cabin is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Watauga River, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Appalachian State University. Watauga Lake and Buckeye Recreational Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Arthur G.

16 May 2024

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

Family get-together

Excellent, scenic quiet location. We loved the petting zoo, the ambiance of the cabin and our time spent there

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Garnet D.

4 May 2024

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

Animals amazing, the rest leaves a lot to be desired

Stayed here for 3 nights. Animals = amazing. Best part. Good: lovely setting, quiet - mostly. Check in process was a-ok. Host VERY communicative. Bad: oy - multiple. I do have pics/documents to support all of this review (no place to upload) -Kitchen items need a serious update. Utensils and pans are old + abused. Non-stick pans are scraped + awful. Tried making eggs, they stuck, picked up bits of Teflon + smelled awful. Couldn't even eat them - nor did I want to. -We are a family of 3 + we take quick showers. Ran out of hot water after 15 mins. There is no dishwasher, we weren't doing laundry, so there is an expectation that there would be enough hot water for 3 quick showers. Unsure how this cabin would support a larger number of people. -Outlet in the living room was just totally detached from the wall. Safety hazard, scared to plug into. It's an older house so outlets are limited to begin with - much less scared to use one or be unsafe for smaller kids. -Bedding needs an update - poor quality sheets + very flat pillows. We stayed on the main floor, daughter stayed in the loft. The pillows were so flat on the main floor, I went downstairs to get more.... -Grabbed pillows, which were against rough wood wall, got 3 splinters, was able to remove 2 - but had to go to Boone urgent care and spend $50 (after insurance) to remove 3rd one, lost 3 hours of my weekend. In summary - wouldn't stay again and would not recommend. Not worth the price.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

miriam s.

14 Apr 2024

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

Weekend away

We had an amazing time at the cabin! Our 18 month old loved the animals and the house was clean and comfortable. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

12 Apr 2024

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

We love this place!

Super comfy cottage near Boone, with all the amenities, and a petting zoo! We love sitting out in the sunroom in the morning and watching the animals. Thanks again!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

12 Apr 2024

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

Best family trip

This was one of the most memorable trips for me and my kiddos! The animals were a huge hit and the cabin is adorable!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M A.

5 Apr 2024

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

Nice rustic cabin feel

Quaint place, close to Boone.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

28 Mar 2024

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

Are you looking for something different?

We absolutely loved our stay at this cabin! We only had a short weekend available to spend with our all our kids home from school, and really wanted to do something different from the norm, and this definitely checked every box! The cabin itself is very quaint, but the selling point is really the beautiful property! If you are tired of staying at every cliche cabin in the mountains, give this place a try! Everyone in my family loved it, thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Christy T.

27 Feb 2024

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

Great Stay

Our family LOVED the animals and the hot tub. It was overall a wonderful experience and the pros more than outweighed some of upgrade opportunities (cookware, utensils, mattresses). We were more than comfortable and had everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William G.

20 Feb 2024

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

Mountain Magic with granddaughters

Delightful cabin. Grandkids loved the animals. So peaceful. Central to everything we did yet perfectly private.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corita K.

10 Feb 2024

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

Family Vacation to the Mountains

Mountain Magic was absolutely an amazing family vacation with our three small children. They loved the hot tub, feeding the animals, building fires, and running around in the grass! It is close enough to the ski towns to sled and ski if you choose. We went sledding one of the days but our favorite part was staying at the VRBO and building fires! I would recommend this place a million times over!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

6 Feb 2024

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

Great family spot

This was our third time to this cabin. It’s in a great location close to lots of activities and cool towns. The animals are always hit with the entire family. There are 3 levels so everyone can have a skittle space of their own. The downstairs is a favorite for our teen. The hot tub is great during our winter stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary S.

4 Jan 2024

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

Loved it!

The petting zoo was my daughter’s absolute favorite! Enjoyed the animals, hot tub, privacy, and convenient location. Will stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

26 Nov 2023

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

Beautiful property

Came with family for thanksgiving. All questions answered properly, animals are friendly and make the stay, especially the rooster! Hot tub and fire pit outstanding, three bedrooms on three levels gives a little privacy. Thank u so much wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

17 Nov 2023

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

Quiet getaway

Perfect for our young family of 5. A bit off the beaten path but exactly what we were looking for. The animals were friendly, very clean cabin stocked with everything we needed. We would definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Linda C.

7 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good

Loved the animals

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

30 Oct 2023

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Extremely clean cabin, with everything you could possibly want. Enjoyed the animals and the quiet property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

19 Oct 2023

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

Our Mountain Magic

We had a great and relaxing stay. We loved the animals and they loved our fruit and veggie treats!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carli c., sc

16 Oct 2023

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

Return visit

Another great stay in the books. Kids have so much fun staying here. They talk about the animals for months. Really is your own private petting zoo

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

14 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful place

We enjoyed all that was offered. Animals are wonderful. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

7 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful and Relaxing Location for a Family Vacation!

We had such a wonderful experience here! The children had a blast with the farm animals and the huge yard. The adults loved the views, quiet, and coziness of the cabin. We will absolutely return!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

5 Oct 2023

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

Best Stay

Our family of 5 had the best time. Being with animals and having a yard to play in for the kids while mom and dad sat back and relaxed, was the best vacation. Everyone enjoyed the hot tub and the pictures of the cabin are exactly what you get. The location is perfect and we even went out to eat one night at Over Yonder, it was so good! Love all of this owner’s properties and we will be back for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee B.

29 Sept 2023

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

Magic Mountain Cabin was magical

Our stay was perfect from the moment of booking. We had a question for the property owner (Connie) and she responded asap. Once we arrived it was absolutely magical. The waterfall music surrounds the property with a lovely ambient noise. The animals are so sweet and fun to interact with! The yard is huge and includes loads of amenities! Our family loved this stay and we’re already planning on coming back! I cannot recommend it enough!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

15 Sept 2023

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

Cabin with Petting Zoo

Myself and twins had a blast here!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B., Apex, NC USA

2 Sept 2023

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

Quiet getaway

The animals were the highlight! The sweetest ever. We enjoyed watching them , feeding them fruit and the serenity they and the property brought us

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Terry A.

30 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Anniversary Getaway

Overall a good property. Enjoyed the animals nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Connie Trivette

Why they chose this property

Unique, quaint, private and unbelievable acreage (a level yard in the mountains!!!) ... to name a few. The animals are a real treat for all the guests and very entertaining... All things enjoyable wrapped up in this property named so fittingly, we've been told, Mountain Magic...

What makes this property unique

This property also can give your horse a room and board if you desire to bring it (approval required). The animals are such a joy to the guests. You really just have to see them, it has been said this place is better than a petting zoo...