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Petting Zoo and Pickleball plus Hot Tub Ziplines Slide

Vacation Rental in Watauga County, NC

4 guests·1 bedroom·1 bathroom
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Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private hot tub, fire pit, and wrap-around deck for year-round relaxation.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Unique farm amenities like petting zoo, ziplines, and trout creek access.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Secluded mountain setting near Boone with easy day trips.

Property details

Expect a fully-immersive, animal-doting, nature-loving, amenity-rich, whimsical & memorable experience? 

Hellooo Farm-Stay and welcome to Mountain Magic Resort!

Farm Highlights & Access:

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

Cabin Highlights:

✔ Hot Tub & Fire Pit
✔ King Bed + Double Bed
✔ WiFi (streaming) + 2 Smart TVs &
✔ Fully-stocked Kitchen + Drip Coffee Maker
✔ Wrap-around Deck with Seating + Gas Grill
✔ Heat-generating Fireplace

LITTLE RIVER CABIN is a perfect romantic retreat to bring your better half or your small, growing family to, all nestled on manicured grounds with hiking and walking trails, two ponds and 1000+ feet of state-stocked trout creek frontage. Sitting right in the middle of all the amenities, Little River will take you back to those simpler days we all long for, the quintessential mountain experience you seek!

Inside, you’ll find a warm, thoughtfully designed space with comfortable sleeping, a fully equipped kitchen with a drip coffee maker, streaming-fast Wi-Fi, and everything you need to feel at home — whether you’re staying for a weekend escape or a longer unplugged getaway.

King Bed master upstairs via narrow spiral staircase with a ceiling-hung Flatscreen at the perfect angle. There is a double bed downstairs, a full bathroom (accessible through a hidden door in the Armoire) and a fully stocked kitchen (2/3 fridge, 2 burners, countertop oversized oven big enough for smaller frozen pizzas). Huge wraparound deck (both covered and uncovered) with al fresco dining and a private 4-person Hot Tub! 

* Dog Friendly, 1 Dog Under 25 Pounds *

Nature, Peace, Quiet & Adventure ... Check, Check, Check!

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?
✔ 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:

— Dog Friendly. One Dog Max. 25 Pounds Max. If you have a larger or more dogs, please inquire before booking.

— Max 4 guests (2 Adults and 2 Children)

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

— No Holiday Day 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

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

  • Microwave

    Microwave

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Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 21

No smoking

No parties

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