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A Happy Roost Rustic cabin near Boone with hot tub gas fireplace

Cabin in Vilas, NC

10 guests·4 bedrooms·3 bathrooms
5.0 · 75 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Breathtaking mountain views from decks and a relaxing hot tub.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Family-friendly game setup with TVs, Blu-ray, arcade, and movies.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Convenient mountain location near Boone, Blowing Rock, and Tweetsie.

What guests are saying

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5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 75 reviews

Guests enjoy the pleasant outdoor decks and appreciate the balance of privacy and accessibility offered by this cabin. It is frequently recommended for those seeking a cozy retreat close to local attractions. Overall, this property stands out for its inviting atmosphere and suitability for a relaxing stay.

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Property details

Welcome to A Happy Roost! When you walk into this charming cabin you will feel transported to the pine woods. The rustic all-wood interior of A Happy Roost is warm, inviting, and beautifully decorated throughout. Both decks overlook a garden-like golf course, complete with a pond and long range views of the mountains beyond. Relax in the luxurious hot tub while enjoying the views. Enjoy your favorite beverage by the gas fire table or fire up the grill and enjoy a meal on the spacious upper deck. Take in the sunset in your rocking chair and let the stress melt away at this perfect mountain retreat. This cabin is ideal for a family getting away or several families to share; there are two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms with a family room downstairs. Upstairs there is the Primary King suite with a private bathroom, and across the hall is a King bedroom with adjoining bathroom that also opens onto the hallway. The lower level has a King Bedroom, and down the hall has a Twin over Twin bunk plus a Queen bed. When its time to settle down for the night, find comfort as each bedroom has a TV. Movie fan? Bring your favorite DVDs – each bedroom can play them. Also, there is a Blu-ray on the big screen downstairs. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and is fully stocked with cooking and serving wares. Enjoy the view while you prepare your meals. Send the kids to the lower level family room to watch a show or movie on the 51” HDTV or play a few rounds of Ms. Pac Man on the video arcade game while the adults watch the 55” LED HDTV upstairs in the living room. Check out the reclining-seat leather sofas both upstairs and down. Want to play a game? You will find a carrom set, a card table with cards and poker chips, and a corn-hole game stored in the laundry room. Bring a board game for some family time. We have cables available if you are bringing a game console so you can connect to the TV easily! It's time to go out and play! Conveniently located in Valle Crucis just 8 minutes from the historic Mast General store and the riverside community park, 10 minutes from Boone shopping and dining, 15 minutes from ASU, and a short drive from Tweetsie Railroad, the town of Blowing Rock, the area's major winter resorts, and Grandfather Mountain. You are sure to love everything about A Happy Roost. Welcome and enjoy your home away from home! ADDITIONAL NOTES: -This home allows up to 4 mature, well-trained dogs with an additional pet rent of $25 per pet per night plus tax. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. -Check In is after 4pm. Check Out is by 10am. - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided - Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent. - Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. - No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. - Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook. - No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable. - 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement. POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals NCREC License Number: 29198 Minimum age to book this property is : 25

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 Bunk Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

Guest reviews

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Josseline

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June 2026

We enjoyed our second stay very much!

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Diana

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January 2026

A Happy Roost was a wonderful home for a long weekend in the mountains. The layout worked out great for the families, including children, we were traveling with. The location was convenient to everything we had planned and was easy to access even with winter weather. That has not always been our experience with other NC mountain cabins we’ve rented! As mentioned in the listing, there were only starter packs provided for amenities, so do be sure to bring extra paper towels, toilet paper, dishwashing, tabs, shampoos, etc. The home was clean and well maintained, and the hot tub was a nice bonus!

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Hillary

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November 2025

The house was exactly how is appeared in the photos and was very clean. We had a lovely visit and enjoyed our time there. 5 stars for the house, full kitchen, and location. The management company felt a little sterile with a 4pm check in and 10am checkout with a number of emails and texts about the rules. They did tell us we could check in early, but it was too late to take advantage of since we had a 3 hr drive. They also only provide "starter packs... not meant to last an entire visit" of toilet paper. It's not exactly welcoming to pay for a weekend visit (at $500/night) and need to go buy toilet paper. We flew and drove from Seattle so it's not an easy throw in some extras from home. The management company expected us to make a special trip go to buy more supplies from the store. It's not a difficult trip thanks to town being close, but not exactly welcoming.

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Cindy

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August 2025

Driveway is very narrow and steep so be careful! House was very quiet and comfortable. Beds were very comfortable

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 25

No smoking

No parties

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