River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay (3/4)

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3 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 6278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Sugar Grove, NC

Land of Oz29 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort30 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort36 min drive
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

3 King Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

River Ranch is LUXURY sitting on 20 acres with ponds, 1/4 mile of trout stream & petting zoo!
No expense was spared to provide you a luxury mtn experience! 3 bedrooms + 4.5 bathrooms!
Hot tub - Pool Table - Theatre Room - Fireplace - Wine Tasting Room - Gas Grill - 20 manicured acres w/ ziplines, trampoline, slip n slide tube, etc.
Located in Sugar Grove, 20 min from Boone, 25 min to Banner Elk, 30 min to skiing & snowtubing.
Well-decorated. Well-stocked. Expectations met.
$75 Pet Fee (one max, under 25 pounds). Pet approval req'd.
We do NOT allow larger dogs at River Ranch (please seek pet approval before booking).
Master King bedroom, pool table and TV room are upstairs with a main level King bedroom (that feels like a master) and one King bedroom downstairs.
Wood-burning fireplace, Wi-fi & Smart TVs, of course. Fully-stocked kitchen, drip coffee maker, huge outdoor deck with glass railing overlooking the entire farm, fire pit, access to fresh eggs and veggies, seasonally.
The land is amazing: petting zoo (goats, bunnies, horses & alpacas), a full bird estuary, trout stream, hiking trails, ponds with Koi and ducks, trampoline, ziplines, beach, seating all over the acreage and tons of swings & our yearround water/snow tube slip n slide! And then 1/4 mile of state stocked trout stream.
Our guest house is a rental on airbnb as well as our neighboring barn. There will be other small families or couples on the farm enjoying the animals and amenities, however, there is no reason for them to travel up to your cabin, it sits up on the knoll and the petting zoo and all the amenities are private for only our cabins!
You have full access to 20 acres with ponds, hiking trails, tons of swings and benches and fire pits - enjoy! So why not add a friendly petting zoo? Say no more!
We live just up the road in case you need anything, but with 1000+ 5-star reviews among our cabins, we tend to know how to interact with our guests 🤪
The Bethel area of Sugar Grove is a quaint area, easily accessible, near everything you will need. And the corner store just up the road has all of the basics you may need from milk and eggs to gas. It’s a slower “Valle Crucis” if you are familiar with the area!
We are 20-25 minutes from town so plan accordingly. We have a paved driveway with grading, it can be a difficult climb in the winter months without 4x4. We will always recommend 4x4 in the winter months, however, we are also located off a state maintained road and we would consider us easier access.
NO HOLIDAY DAY ARRIVALS.
This cabin is luxury and a true second home opened only for the winter months. It is meticulous and we keep party sizes at 6 or under and allow only one dog, under 25 pounds, with a $75 pet fee (weight and breed limitations, please ask).

Property manager

Connie Trivette

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Land of Oz and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting.

Sugar Grove, NC

What's nearby

Appalachian State University - 26 min drive
Land of Oz - 29 min drive
Banner Elk Winery - 29 min drive
Beech Mountain Resort - 30 min drive
Sugar Mountain Resort - 36 min drive

Getting around

Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

Beech Mountain Brewing Company - 30 min drive
Mile High Tavern - 30 min drive
Pizza Run - 29 min drive
Poppy's Coffee Shop - 30 min drive
Gadabouts - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay (3/4) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay (3/4)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay (3/4)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay (3/4) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Watauga River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Watauga Lake and Apple Hill Farm. Buckeye Recreational Center and Alta Vista Gallery and B & B are also within 12 miles (20 km).

8.0

Very good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Manuel T.

13 December 2023

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

Picturous

My husband and I spent our Anniversary here we had a nice time. We enjoyed playing and feeding the animals daily. We stayed 1 night in starry liked the fact we did not have to climb steps to acess it. We stayed 2 nights in the Luxury home up on hill. Very clean, well kept. We enjoyed the theatre room. We were disappointed we could not use the fire place we wete looking forward to a fire, but we still had a nice time. The home was very cozy, you can tell it is of quality build and love went into the nice vacation spot. Our grandkids would like it. Bed was comfortable. I recommend the property. Thank you Connie for sharing ❤️ your spot with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jared N., Boca Raton

13 January 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Stay Far Away

We paid for a 3-bedroom house and upon arrival we found out that the 3rd bedroom was in an unventilated basement with no windows for exit in case of a fire. Furthermore, there was a refrigerator down there full of rotting food that the owners left behind. The owner said it was out job to take the time out of our day and clean the room so that someone could sleep in it. We filed a complaint with the local building department, and they are going to look into the illegal bedroom. Filed a complaint with VRBO as well as with the owners and neither were willing to refund any portion of the stay for the inconvenience. Please do yourself a favor and don't let the looks fool you - The owners are nasty money hungry people.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

17 December 2020

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

Perfect mountain getaway

Stop looking and book this place for your vacation. I cannot imagine having found a better place to spend a few relaxing days in the mountains with family.

8/10 Good

Angela S., High Point, NC

13 December 2020

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

I would return to enjoy the property

The outside property is beautiful and there’s so much for children to do. I would return for this reason alone. It’s an easy drive from Boone. There’s plenty of space for the family to spread out and fun stuff for the adults as well: home theater, hot tub, grill, fire pits, pool table and ping pong. Every room has a comfortable king size bed. Now for the things that can be improved. The kitchen, laundry room and all the bathrooms need to be updated. 2 of the 3 showers are so small that we all used the master shower. And there’s too much of the owner’s personal stuff around - we felt like visitors instead of renters. The pillows in two of the rooms need to be replaced and extra blankets needed for cold nights. The fireplace has candles in it so not usable. An exterminator is needed for the ladybugs and stinkbugs upstairs and spiders in the basement. The third bedroom is in the basement with no way to escape in case of fire. The upstairs bedroom should have a closet available for me to hang my clothes. The nice brick firepit out back needs to be cleaned out and chairs provided to enjoy it. The house itself has real potential, but it’s not quite up to the standard of other VRBO cabins I’ve rented in this price point.