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Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews

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Exterior
Bear Tree Cabin is situated on the edge of the woods in Valle Crucis, NC.
4x4 or AWD is needed for our short, steep driveway in Winter & helpful all year!
Relax on the Front Porch.
Cozy little living room with a faux (electric) woodstove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sugar Grove, NC
  • Place, Hound Ears Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Upstairs bonus room

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews

Enjoy fresh mountain air and peaceful atmosphere at Bear Tree Cabin! Cute as a button, it's nestled on the edge of a forest and gets its nickname from an unusual natural formation on a tree in the yard that looks like a bear is hugging it.

Our zip code is Sugar Grove, but the cabin is just 3 miles from the historic Mast General Store in Valle Crucis and is situated in a rural farming neighborhood just off of the Watauga River Road. Fishing, canoeing or swimming in the Watauga River is 2 miles away. Bring your mountain bike and enjoy the gentle grade of the Watauga River Road ... or for a little more adventure, let our resident mountain bike expert recommend a nearby trail that fits your abilities ...

A 4x4 or AWD vehicle is helpful for the short but somewhat steep gravel driveway.

Free-standing air conditioning units are located in the bedrooms for those occasional warm days in July & August. The cabin has ceiling fans in each bedroom and in both living areas. Warm blankets are also there for the cool summer nights!

Private setting, yet a very convenient location to Boone, Banner Elk and most area restaurants & attractions.

Shopping at the historic Mast General Store is only 3 miles away. Restaurants of all types are in Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.
Zip-lining and snow tubing at Hawksnest is 25 minutes away. An Alpine Coaster ride is located in Banner Elk, across the road from Sugar Mountain Resort.

Pets not allowed.

During the winter months ... Three ski resorts are within a 25 to 40 minute drive. Snow tubing is an option for the non-skier at some resorts nearby. At the end of the day, come 'home' to a relaxing well-maintained hot tub. Four-wheel or All-wheel drive is needed for the gravel driveway if it snows and helpful even without snow.

We also own a Choose & Cut Christmas Tree Farm nearby that is open mid-November through early December. It's called Bear Wallow Choose & Cut Farm.

During most times of the year, we require a 2-night stay but it doesn't hurt to ask about a 1-night stay!

Keywords: Cabin, Cottage, Birding, Fly Fishing, Mountain Biking, Christmas Trees, Skiing, Tubing, Coaster, Tweetsie, Hiking, Nature, Wildflowers, Mountain Vacation, Bungalow

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This means no smoking inside or outside.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Valle Crucis

Located in Valle Crucis, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Sugar Grove, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Julian Price Park - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Valle Crucis area near Banner Elk & Boone. Private with Hot Tub! See Our Reviews located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Watauga River. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Hound Ears Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 285 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located, adorable cabin in the midst of the quiet woods. Ideal for a restful weekend, hot tubbing, or visiting nearby sights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elsa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here. It is peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We so enjoyed our stay at this lovely mountain cabin! Quiet, private, peaceful, perfect. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was just what our family needed during our restful mountain get away. It was secluded for great privacy but not too far away for amenities. It was just a gorgeous drive. I would recommend 4wd or AWD for the driveway, but it wasn't too bad! We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan C.

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

Boone cabin get away

Beautiful cabin tucked away in the woods. The location is private and fairly close to the town of Boone. We very much enjoyed our stay and the town! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJ S.

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

Wonderful spot

Everything was as it said it was. My girlfriend and I enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great Cabin

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEVERLY A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two nights in the beautiful cabin. My husband and I came to the mountains to just relax and do nothing. It was perfect. We enjoyed star gazing at night and reading and chilling during the day. We did go visit Mast General, which is just a short drive away. It is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was everything we needed. It was remote but yet close to Boone. The host was very communicative and the directions provided were very detailed and guided us directly to property. Property was tidy and the hot tub was a nice addition. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

Awesome Property

Loved this cabin! So quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Royal S.

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

Secluded Cabin

We had a great time. Took my girlfriend and her sister and husband skiing for the first time and this was a great place to relax our bruises from the ski slopes.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Quiet quaint cabin

Such a great property nestled in the mountains. Very quiet and was exactly as pictured. Driveway is no joke but as described. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

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

Cozy Getaway

This was such a cute, well maintained cabin. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great Experience

Great spot from which to take in various places. Home was comfortable, spacious, and perfect for our anniversary celebration with friends. Host was easy to work with in every way! Thanks!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Secluded and clean

Fantastic cabin that is secluded, yet convenient to Boone. Very clean and well kept. Check in and checkout were a breeze. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B., MCEWEN

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

So nice and very clean!

This is the cleanest place I have ever stayed. The property owner answered every question I had, before and during our stay, promptly. Everything worked well, and was just what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great Cabin and host!

We had a wonderful stay at Bear Tree Cabin. It was clean and in a good location in Valle Crucis. The host for Bear Tree Cabin was great! We could tell she was thoughtful in her instructions and how items in the cabin were labeled/explained, and she was very responsive. our past couple of stays in the areas we have rented through a rental company in the area, and our stay here a lot better service!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Birthday getaway

House was better then expected. Close to all. Very clean, well kept. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Picture Perfect!

What a beautiful property! It was a slice of heaven and covered in beautiful white snow during our stay. We enjoyed a few attractions near by, Mystery Hill and Hawksnest Snow Tubing. Downtown Blowing Rock as well.Returning to the coziness and warmth of Bear Tree Cabin ended our outings amazingly. The hot tub was definitely a 10/10, huge hit with my 7 yo.The cabin was stocked and Mrs Angela was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had! I hope we can return in the summer and spring!Truly a slice of heaven!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Cary, USA

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

Bear Tree Cabin is a ROARin' good time

A lovely property tucked in the mountains and close to the Watauga River. 100% as advertised. Two large king bed suites and cool loft area. We enjoyed the big kitchen, fireplace, hot tub, and rocking chairs on the front porch. Perfect getaway. We left very relaxed and grounded. Highly recommend Bear Tree Cabin. We'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew C.

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

Nice Getaway!

Very nice property hidden in the woods of the North Carolina Mountains. Clean, comfortable stay and we really enjoyed being in the woods. Phone coverage: One thing some people will need to know is if you have Verizon your phone won't work until you've connected it to the home's wi fi. Once you do that you'll be in great shape. Thanks to Angela for letting us stay in such a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Base for Boone visit

This property met our expectations in lots of good ways. It was clean. Things were well-labeled, which was helpful. There were heaters and fans in all rooms. The hot tub was clean and had already been heated up ahead of time. Extra towels were conveniently located for the hot tub. The bedroom on the ground floor was great for our older family member, and we could easily use the top floor for others. Angela was a great communicator throughout the request process and stay. We enjoyed our time with family here, and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, clean cabin tucked on the mountain. We were in town for the football game and to introduce our daughter to App. Loved every minute.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

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

Great time

We had a great time, the house was clean and a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

D K.

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

Perfect for a peaceful getaway

Loved this place. We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful relaxing stay. Just what we wanted
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Angela

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A resident of Watauga county for most of his life, owner Jim Henson has traveled around the world climbing mountains including Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus, and Mt. Ranier. He is an avid mountain biker and enjoys playing tennis. He grows Christmas trees on part of his farm, but the vast majority of his 250 acres is woodlands and he has donated a conservation easement on more than half of his land to the Blue Ridge Conservancy. When you inquire about the cabin, you will be corresponding with Jim's assistant, Angela.

Why they chose this property

After owning the 250-acre farm for over 40 years, Jim decided to build a cabin in 2006 for friends and family to share the beauty of the location. Valle Crucis is centrally located to Banner Elk, Boone and Blowing Rock.

What makes this property unique

Bear Tree cabin gets its name from an unusual natural formation on a tree near the cabin. The wooded surroundings allow for the discovery of many of Mother Nature's wonders while its central location is convenient to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk!

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