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Fairytale Barn Hot Tub Trout Stream and Petting Zoo?

Vacation Rental in Watauga County, NC

6 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private hot tub and fire pit for intimate outdoor evenings.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Petting zoo, zipline, and playground-worthy whimsy for family fun.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Peaceful farm setting near Boone offers quick day trips.

Property details

A storybook, barn cabin where kids feed goats, couples soak in a private hot tub, and everyone reconnects by the fire and around whimsical activities. Designed with salvaged wood, vintage tin, and modern comforts — all on one easy-access, single level.

Hellooo Farm-Stay and welcome to Mountain Magic Resort!

Farm Highlights & Access:

✔ Petting Zoo & Pickleball Court
✔Ziplines, Huge Slide, Trampoline & Axe Toss
✔ 1/4-mile Stocked trout creek (fishing, wading, tubing)
✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking Trails
✔ Land Art, Seating & Swings Galore!

Cabin Highlights:

✔ King Bed & Full Bathroom with tub & shower
✔  2-Single Guest Bedroom & Living Room Futon
✔ Private Hot Tub & Private Fire Pit
✔ WiFi, Smart TV (bring codes), A/C, W/D, Charcoal Grill
✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food), Basic Coffee Maker
✔ Sleeping for 6, max.

FAIRYTALE BARN: 

Welcome to the lower-level cabin inside our 100-year-old barn — thoughtfully restored with salvaged wood, vintage tin tiles, and modern comforts woven throughout.

This is where rustic charm meets cozy magic.

Step inside and you’ll find single-level living designed for comfort and ease year-round. The cabin features a fully stocked kitchen, open living space, and unique Social-Media-worthy finishes — including reclaimed barn wood walls and an interior tin ceiling that gives the space its unmistakable character.

Outside on your private side deck, you’ll have:
• Your own hot tub
• A private fire pit
• A grill for evening cookouts
• Peaceful views of the farm

And then… there’s the rest of the property.

The petting zoo is just about 100 yards away. Wander through the gates and meet the goats, bunnies, and whoever else happens to be holding court that day — they are a real trip. Kids love it. Adults love it. Everyone leaves smiling.

Follow the manicured trails down to the state-stocked trout stream, discover whimsical land art swings tucked into the woods, or just slow down and breathe in the quiet.

This is not a sterile, cookie-cutter cabin. It’s a storybook space with history in the walls, tin on the ceilings, and goats in the distance.

Important Layout Details (Please Read):

Fairytale is the lower level of our barn. The lower level is a separate rental.

✔ Separate entrances
✔ Separate parking
✔ Separate decks & hot tubs
✔ Separate HVAC and washer/dryer

The only shared element is the roof.

Because this is a barn-style build, some sound transfer is possible between levels. We ask all guests to be respectful so everyone can enjoy their stay.

Farm Location: Sugar Grove, NC: (20-25 mins to Boone)
— 3 mi or 5 mins: Dutch Creek Horse Trail, Watauga River & Trash Can Falls (swimming hole);
— 5 mi or 10 mins: Cove Creek Store/Grill (made-to-order sandies or missed basic groceries);
— 8 mi or 15 mins: Mast General Store & Valle Crucis;
— 10 mi or 20 mins: Downtown Boone, Banner Elk Winery, Over Yonder Restaurant & Watauga Lake;
— 15+ mi or 25-30 mins: Hawsknest Tubing / Ziplines, Sugar Mountain Skiing & Boone Golf;
— 17-20 mi or 30-40 mins: Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, App Ski Mtn, Moses Cone & Tanger Outlets & Gamekeeper Restaurant;
— 20+ mi or 45 mins: Grandfather Mountain & Rough Ridge Overlook; and
— 35-45 mi or 60+ mins: Linville Falls / Linville Caverns (what a Day Trip!)

Why Guests Love Mountain Magic Resort
✔ Unique farm stay experience
✔ Rare amenities you can’t replicate
✔ Perfect for creating core memories
✔ Peaceful, private, and truly different

Who Is Our Typical Guest? "🌟 Who This Stay Is Perfect For"
✔ Small Families & Couples
✔ Nature Lovers & Animal Lovers
✔ Adventure Seekers
✔ Perfect for All Ages
What Animals are at the Farm?
✔ Plenty of Goats & Bunnies, for sure!
✔ Pig & 2 Ponies
✔ Entire Aviary of Colorful Birds
✔ Wild ducks and escaped bunnies all over

* Our Farm is home to 5 vacation rentals that share all of the amenities! If this one isn't the right fit, ask to see all of our cabin rentals and farm stay experiences:

FARM/CABIN RULES, PETS, POLICIES:

— Dog Friendly. One Dog Max. 45 Pounds Max. $50/Dog. It is NOT acceptable to leave your dog alone if they are constant barkers as this would not be fair to the guests above you. Have a larger or more dogs, please inquire before booking.

— Max 6 guests

— No Extra Visitors Allowed to visit the Farm other than approved guests staying in the cabin.

— No Holiday Day Arrivals or Departures.

— No Sunday Arrivals or Departures.

— Bring veggies if you want to feed the animals (no corn or sweet feed allowed).

— Winter Access: No steep inclines to and from town, but we will be 4x4 required in the event of a major snowstorm or iced over roads, please come prepared accordingly, please!

Please note for all pets being brought, a pet fee will be collected for this property for $75 per pet. This will be collected after the reservation is completed and is an additional add on fee required by the property management company.

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

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

Guest reviews

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Kevin

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February 2026

Phenomenal stay. So much fun for our seven year old and so accommodating

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Jeremy

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February 2026

Fantastic place for families! Plenty to do with the various goats, bunnies and horses. Kids loved the hot tub and the hills for sledding. The cabin had lots of character, was clean and well supplied.

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Matt

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February 2026

Just a wonderful experience! Setting was picturesque and we had so much fun! Will definitely be visiting again!

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Todd

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January 2026

Very enjoyable location for peace and quiet. Very short drive to Boone or Banner Elk Go relax enjoy the farm

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 21

No smoking

No parties

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