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Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!

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Living area
Games room
Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Double Twin

2 Single Beds

First Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Lower Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!

Escape with your family to a luxury cabin tucked into the beautiful mountains of the High Country!

Lions Den has every comfort you'll need to enjoy your mountain retreat. The interior reflects true cabin style with flairs of rustic charm throughout. Our cabin is only minutes from the heart of Boone, Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis, Grandfather Mountain, and multiple ski resorts. Enjoy a prime location and access to all the High Country has to offer in a beautiful cabin home at Lions Den!

Welcome! We're sure you're eager to getaway to a place where you can kick back and relax. We want to invite you to Lions Den and ensure you that we've taken every precaution to provide a safe visit for you. We offer contactless check in via our keyless access system. Our Cabin is professionally deep cleaned between each visit. We bleach all linens and clean all exterior surfaces between visits as well. We are excited for your stay and we are happy to help with any questions you have about the sanitization of our cabin. Thank you!

Lions Den features everything you need for the perfect mountain escape! A wraparound porch welcomes you and invites you to spend time together taking in the picturesque mountain views.

Ready to relax? Perhaps you'd enjoy a dip in the hot tub or a good book in the sun room. Game time? Take your turn at a game of pool or darts while watching the big game. S'mores? Don't miss the fire pit!

Lions Den is located on a well cared for road and has a driveway with plenty of parking space.

We've worked hard to provide all of the conveniences to make your stay stress free, including: on-site laundry, iron, pack and play, high chair, coffee maker, coffee/tea, linens, high speed internet, cable TV and more!

The cabin includes three bedrooms: a third floor master (with king bed) and two first floor bedrooms (one with a queen bed and one with two twin beds). The property also includes a third floor loft with a sofa bed and a lower level bunk bed (one bed is a twin, one bed is a double) in a separate sleeping space off of the basement. There are three full bathrooms, one on each floor with each including a bath/shower.

Please note: standard booking price includes up to 7 guests. For guests 8-10 there is a $40 fee per guest per night.

You'll love the convenience to everything High Country from Lions Den! A few highlights:

Sites:

-10 minutes to Historic Boone (https://www.exploreboone.com/)
-20 minutes to Blowing Rock (https://blowingrock.com/)
-10 minutes to Appalachian State University (https://www.appstate.edu/)

Ski:

-20 minutes to Sugar Mountain (http://www.skisugar.com/)
-35 minutes to Beech Mountain (https://www.beechmountainresort.com/)

Water:

-35 minutes to Watauga Lake

Family Activities:

-15 minutes to Tweetsie Railroad (https://tweetsie.com/)
-10 minutes to Valley Crucis Community Park (https://vallecrucispark.org/)
-13 minutes to The Children’s Playhouse (https://goplayhouse.org/)
-15 minutes to Mystery Hill (https://mysteryhill.com/)
-5 minutes to Fun ‘N Wheels (https://www.facebook.com/FunNWheels/)
-15 minutes to High Gravity Adventures Zip Line & Aerial Park (https://www.highgravityadventures.com/)

Grocery Stores:

6 minutes to Ingles: 2575 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607
12 minutes to Publix: 1620 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607
12 minutes to Harris Teeter: 240 Shadowline Dr, Boone, NC 28607

Plus SO MANY great spots to hike, fish and take in the mountain views!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
No pets or smoking in property. Failure to comply will result in immediate cancellation of reservation, without refund, and forfeit of deposit.
-The area has a 10pm noise ordinance. Failure to comply may result in cancellation of reservation, without refund, at owner's discretion.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1998462vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and The Blowing Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Watauga River - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 15 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boone Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Social - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$520, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape! located?

This family-friendly Vilas cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Watauga River. Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very clean, comfy and cozy. The cabin has everything you need in the kitchen and has plenty of room. The host was great to work with and I would recommend this cabin to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very spacious, clean a lot of things to do just overall very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again. It is close to everything..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lions Den was a perfect place for a girls trip to the mountains of North Carolina! The directions were spot-on and communication with the owners was prompt. The beds were comfortable, plenty of linens and kitchen supplies, and all the comforts of our own homes. We'll definitely stay here again on future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lion’s Den is a very clean, lovely, and well-appointed cabin. We found it easily accessible to all the activities that we enjoyed in the area. I stayed there with girlfriends visiting from Seattle and we all loved it. I would stay there again, but when I travel with family, we have to find a place that allows small dogs. Lion’s Den does not allow pets. Otherwise, I would not hesitate to make a reservation there for your next mountain vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, including the weather! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and the hot tub was great! It was located close enough to town for shopping but very quiet on top of the "hill". Thank you!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week. Very spacious home and great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the Lion’s Den. With plenty of space- our group of 6 loved the pool table, dart board, stocked kitchen, hot tub and location. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So incredibly clean! Very well stocked and comfortable! Enjoyed the location and the sunroom was my favorite!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun Daniel T.

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

Great Cabin!

Great location to Boone and Blowing Rock, plenty of room for family of 5, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joyce T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. When we arrived water hardly worked. We immediately contacted host who responded right away but lead us to believe the problem was not a big deal and would be solved quickly. He also did not inform us that a water issue would allow us to have VRBO rebook us somewhere else! To make a long, painful experience short, the water never worked. We had to book a hotel room so the 6 of us could take showers before the family wedding we needed to attend. Host offered us 2 nights refund if we left but we trusted him to fix the problem. That was our mistake, we should have left. We didn’t. Host said he would compensate us but his offer was 150 back of our 1,000 payment for 3 days of an incredibly uncomfortable, unacceptable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mountain retreat

Perfect location, beautiful house with wonderful views and amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer W.

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

Wonderful location, great hosts1

The property was beautiful and well located. The hosts were very responsive. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Great cabin

Great cabin that is nicely stocked and conveniently located to anywhere you want to go for the day. My kids really enjoyed seeing the deer and rabbits each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Family trip 2024

Our stay was amazing! The hosts were very helpful and responsive. Gorgeous 360 degree views from the cabin. We will definitely be back. The cabin is very centrally located to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

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

Yes

The stay is good, but the skiing is still better
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Great cabin right outside of Boone!

This cabin was perfect for our family. Plenty of room with 3 stories, hot tub, and pool table! Great location being only 10 minutes from downtown Boone. Cabin was in great condition. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Beautiful Home and Area

The home was beautiful, very clean and well appointed. We loved the covered porch, hot tub and pool table! The beds were very comfortable. This home offered ample parking on site and is in a very convenient area…close to Grandfather Mountain, Boone, Banner Elk, and the wineries. Our host was great, provided complete instructions on our checkin and checkout processes, and was available by text or phone if needed. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay O.

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

our trip to NC

We arrived for a nephew's wedding. The cabin was easy to access and was immaculate. There was so much space to hang out in - both inside and outside. We all enjoyed the hot tub and sitting on the porch to enjoy the views. It was really a wonderful weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi L.

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

Excellent mountain getaway

Although the elements foiled our plans to enjoy the outdoors, Lions Den provided a wonderful home away from home. An impressive house with all the details taken care of for you. Dan and Sara were a delight to communicate with. Maybe next time we stay we will have better weather luck!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Excellent stay in Vilas

Clean spacious cabin with plenty of room for a large group. We booked for just my wife and I but could have easily housed 8 more. 3 full spacious baths and 3 good size bedrooms plus a loft. Close to blowing rock, Boone, Banner Elk and Grandfather mountain as well as several restaurants and shopping. Kitchen was well equipped with everything you need to cook and serve for a small army. We enjoyed the hot tub and a drink by the fire pit. Large covered porch was nice to sit out and enjoy the cool night air and the enclosed sunroom off one of the bedrooms was perfect for enjoying morning coffee. Overall wonderful stay and will recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cassidy S.

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

Thanksgiving vacation

House is very centrally located , easy to get to town and blowing rock and all top destinations in area yet it was very private . Sun room and decks are wonderful as is fire pit for smores and family time . Spa is a 2 person which I did not see this detail on description Well stocked , few issues but owner took care of quickly. Living room furniture couches are a bit uncomfortable just worn but rockers were comfy Bedrooms and beds very comfortable and bathrooms very clean well kept . All and all we had a great family vacation here and would recommend it and the owners Are wonderful!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Wonderful Stay at Beautiful Cabin

We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at this cabin! From the moment we arrived, it felt like a true escape from the everyday. The cabin was beautifully maintained and spotless, with thoughtful touches throughout that made it feel cozy and welcoming. The location was perfect—secluded enough to enjoy the peace and quiet, but close enough to local attractions for some quick trips out. The views were breathtaking, especially from the deck, where we enjoyed morning coffee and sunset dinners. The living room had comfortable seating with a selection of games and books. We also loved the hot tub, which was such a relaxing way to end the day. The hosts were incredibly responsive and provided clear instructions, so we felt completely at ease. This cabin was a perfect getaway, and we’re already planning our next stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H.

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

Best place to beat the heat!!

Dan, We have enjoyed a remarkable month at your Lions Den. The location is perfect for all activities in the area and everything worked well in the house. We enjoyed day trips to Linville Falls and Linville Caverns. A drive down the parkway to Cascade falls was beautiful. We enjoyed morning walks at Valle Cruces Community Center and fishing for trout in the Watauga river. Only caught small ones so We went to Grandfather Mountain trout pond to catch our supper. Your gas grill was very convenient and used often. We enjoyed eating at your outdoor table. Morning coffee on your front porch was a ritual as well as evenings spent talking and watching fireflies. The only bad thing is having to leave tomorrow. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home for the month of August. Future guests should me mindful of parking directly under the pine tree. The tree was dripping some sap on the car. I was able to remove it with some rubbing alcohol and going thru a great new car wash in Boone next to the PNC bank on Blowing Rock Road. Also visitors should spend a few hours in the historic district of Blowing Rock and make reservations for dinner at Over Yonder in Valle Crucis and visit Ma's produce store on Hwy 105 toward Grandfather mountain. There is sooo much to see and do plus time to sit back and enjoy the fresh mountain air and cool temps. PS. Many thanks for arranging for the house to be cleaned after the first two weeks.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

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

Wonderful Cabin

We went for a quick weekend getaway and the cabin was perfect! Cozy, comfortable, and inviting. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you could possibly need, including pantry staple items. We were appreciative that they left several necessities too like hand soap, dish soap, shampoo/conditioner, paper towels, etc. The house was very clean and the furniture/beds were comfortable! The owners were very helpful and quick to respond. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

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

Excellent stay!

We had the best time at this property! The owners were very quick to respond to all of our questions. The accommodations were clean and we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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