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Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone

Family-friendly cabin in Vilas with a hot tub

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Starry Nights Lodge
Move in day- September
Private residence
As the mist burns off
8 custom rockers with lumbar support -relax the day away.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Kidd Brewer Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone

**In winter months, a 4-Wheel Drive vehicle is recommend to access lodge.***


Welcome to Starry Nights Lodge, a Boone-area log cabin, perched high atop a hill with magnificent long-range views, landscaped with stacked-stone terraces, and a circular driveway with plenty of room for parking. Best of all, you are just 30 minutes to the ski resorts and only 10 minutes from historic downtown Boone and Valle Crucis.

We love to host family vacations, birthdays, anniversaries, romantic get-a-ways, girls weekends and ASU parents visiting students.

*(If your group is larger, consider also renting Blue Moon Lodge, just up the hill. See: vrbo #1060962)

This Tahoe style house has lots of room to spread out. There are three levels of indoor living space and two levels of large decks. The main level of the house features an open floor plan with dining and living areas and a fully equipped kitchen. One wall contains plenty of large windows leading out to a wide upper deck and looks upon the rolling hills and mountains beyond. On the deck, you will find an oversized picnic table, custom rockers with lumbar support, and an outdoor grill. Back inside, the first level is assembled in an Arts and Crafts style, with hardwood flooring and natural finished tongue-and-groove paneling in the cathedral ceiling. The living area contains a stone fireplace with remotely controlled gas logs and features Van Earp lamps, leather sofa, love seat and armchair. The dining area comfortably seats eight. Beyond the living area is the master bedroom with three windows set into warmly paneled walls, a king bed piled with pillows, 36” flatscreen TV and a master bath.

Meticulously crafted stairs and banisters in naturally finished pine lead from the main floor to the loft above, containing a futon and a 55 inch smart television, perfect for a movie, curling up with a good book, or practicing yoga.

A game room on the lower level is equipped with a Foosball table, a chess table, a 36' flat screen television and a leather sofa bed. Just off the game-room is a bedroom with queen sized bed, a full bath, and an additional bedroom with 1 full bed and one queen bed and private bath. The deck on this level, has a large swing chair and a seven-person hot tub with lifter bar for easy access. Just wait till the stars come out!

Down in the valley, is our Stonehenge-inspired natural firepit. So romantic.

Starry Nights Lodge offers something for everyone in the family, with mountain views from every room, game tables and more, all in a lovely setting that is peaceful and still convenient to area attractions and events.

Pets: Dogs over 1 year , 40 lbs max, NOT left alone, $60/night.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs over 1 year old, less than 50 pounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Land of Oz. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vilas, NC

What's nearby

  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Boone Mall - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Appalachian State University - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 33 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Starry Nights Lodge, Beautiful Views, Hot Tub, Firepit, 15 mins from Boone located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation, Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Appalachian State University. Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Watauga River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was amazing and the host left me a birthday card and a gift. Had an amazing time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at starry nights very much!! Brought our kids to the mountains for their first visit, they loved it!! House was clean, well equipped, not too far from everything we wanted to do, and the views are great!! We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Nice getaway

Very cozy cabin. Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan T.

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

Beautiful property

The property was clean and beautiful. The owner was very easy to get a hold of and very helpful! Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

A Nice Stay

We enjoyed our stay at the Starry Nights Lodge. The firepit was particularly amazing and it was a nice getaway for our family. The grill did appear to not be working, but this did not put a damper on our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Great time in the mountains!

We had a great girls weekend away. The area was quiet, beautiful and spectacular! Thanks for the rest and refreshment we needed this weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicja S.

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

Starry nights are the best!

We had a lovely family vacation here and enjoyed the views, the hot tub, fire pit, and nearby amenities. Great layout for our group and we made some wonderful memories here. Hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

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

Perfect Cabin for Labor Day

We had three generations stay and we all immensely enjoyed ourselves. We all said the cabin is even more beautiful than the pictures show online. We enjoyed the fire pit two of the three nights! Very convenient to Boone and restaurants. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara E.

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

Great Property

Great layout for families or groups, had everything you could need! Loved how thorough the guestbook was! Great communication, location, and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

Beautiful cabin

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin! It was close to Boone and in a beautiful neighborhood. We also loved how you can see Beech Mountain resort from the property at night. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Clean and comfy

This home was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Starry Nights Girls Weekend

Starry Nights was the perfect place to get away with girlfriends! We enjoyed hanging out on the large deck and use of the hot tub! It’s a quick drive into Boone and easy to get to other nearby areas of interest. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Girl's trip

Great house and location for our annual girl's trip to the mountains! Great and easy communication with the owner. Minor inconvenience of not having anywhere to take trash on a Sunday checkout but was able to talk to the owner about that with fast communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal C.

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

Our 2nd Stay in in Peaceful Luxury w/Fantastic Views

Immaculate lodge, fantastic views, quick-responding host, convenient location - meaning close enough to town for anything needed (which wasn't much, the host has thought of everything), but still far enough away that we don't hear a thing but the sounds of nature. Also close to nearby towns and attractions. Being as it was the 4th of July weekend, we could see the fireworks perfectly from the back balcony. Instant peace the moment you arrive, perfect vacay - Thanks again, Kathryn!.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie Hayes C.

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

Nice weekend

Enjoyed the Starry Nights Lodge. I would recommend a Keurig Coffee maker be purchased for the property. Would have been nice for those wanting a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, without having to make a pot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Peaceful setting, comfy and well equipped home

This is my 5th time staying in the area in a rented home and this is definitely a favorite. The view is gorgeous, the furnishings were better than most rentals and we were very happy with our time. Also - often the drive to mountain homes can be treacherous and scary for a Florida gal - but the drive was easy. My son was graduating from App State so we had several trips to Boone and it was a quick and easy trip. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Starry Nights

We had a lovely time in and around Boone. The kids had a blast exploring and tubing down Sugar Mtn. Remi our lab was in dog heaven running the hills checking out the scents. The deer visited every morning and the kids got a kick out of them. The wineries around the area were splendid and Stonewalls was delicious. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

Vacation

Wonderful stay !! Great location in wonderful area near town but yet remote!! Host was amazing leaving small gift for my husbands birthday. And very prompt on answering questions !! View was amazing !! Only one summation would maybe be a propane fire pit due to wind and range of fire pit didn’t want to have a fire b/c of no hose being near area but this is just a suggestion!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

A+ Property!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Starry Nights Lodge and I must say the property is stunning. I was struck by how well-maintained and very clean everything was. The decor is warm and inviting. The rooms were spacious and comfortable with all the amenities you would need for your stay. The house is situated in a gorgeous location, surrounded by beautiful views including the starry night sky. Overall, I would highly recommend Starry Nights Lodge to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway. The beauty and cleanliness of the property combined with its stunning views, make it the perfect place to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson R.

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

Exceeded Our Expectations

Our stay at Starry Nights truly exceeded our expectations. The house was very clean and exactly as pictured in the listing. We traveled with seven family members and everyone had their own private space. The views were incredible. When the sun went down we enjoyed the fire pit and star gazing. The location was very convenient to Boone but it was nice to get back to the house to enjoy some peace and quiet. We would love to go back to this property next time we're in the area. The owner was easy to work with and very thorough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney A.

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

Perfect home for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

We spent Thanksgiving this year at Starry Nights with a party of 6 adults and two kids. It was perfect! When we checked in there was a bottle of Prosecco waiting on us, along with two gardening kits for the kids. The house was clean, well stocked with everything we needed, and convenient to everything. There's a Dollar General nearby in case you forget anything (which we did, of course!) and it's an easy drive to Valle Crucis and Boone. Our kids loved the foosball table and all of the games, and the loft was the perfect area for them to hang out in! Unfortunately it didn't snow when we were there, but I'm glad we had the owners instructions to have 4 WD as it would have been absolutely necessary. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Rainy weekend, lovely house

This house was nearly perfect for our group. We hit a rainy weekend, so we enjoyed the ability to sit on the covered front porch in rocking chairs (and to use the covered hot tub on the lower porch). We also had fun with the foosball table on a rainy afternoon. The dining table held all of us, the kitchen was very well stocked with utensils and cookware, and everything was perfectly clean. Only one minor complaint: the downstairs bedrooms could hear the noisy hum of the hot tub heating element.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal C.

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

Best Vacation Rental We've Ever Experienced

Kathryn is such a friendly and responsive host, who thought of everything - we didn't need to bring or buy anything at all for the cabin! Even things I brought "just in case," she already had! She also included a binder with all instructions to anything for the home, detailed directions to all local attractions and trails, as well as restaurant recommendations, all of which turned out to be exactly as she said! The view is beautiful, there's no noise but nature, and the cabin is spotless - truly the best vacation stay we've ever had using any vacation site, highly recommend! We'll be back (if she'll have us) :) Thank you, Kathryn! ~ The Chaplows
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starry Nights Lodge was the perfect stay for our family getaway. The lodge was very clean, the location was central to our outings, the furniture and beds were very comfortable, and the views were peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the gas logs fireplace and we roasted marshmallows in the firepit. The house was comfy, and the views were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn

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After living abroad, we settled in the temperate region of Charlotte, NC and found ourselves constantly drawn to the beauty of the mountains, just 2 hours away. There were so many activities in every changing season; hiking , biking, skiing & snowboarding, canoeing and kayaking. We couldn't get it all in one weekend! So we decided to buy a special place with everything we loved. We hope you too will enjoy Starry Nights Lodge.

Why they chose this property

We spent a year looking at houses that were never quite right, we finally found this place and knew our search was over. We were immediately drawn out to the deck overlooking the valley and couldn't leave it. It was fall and the area still smelled of wild flowers and sweet grass. My daughter said, 'Can you just imagine this place on a starry night?' And that's how Starry Nights Lodge was born.

What makes this property unique

This house pleases everyone. There is enough room for all to spread out. You won't look out at any neighbors, just deers playing in the valley below, or listen for an an owl calling his mate. In the magical winter, the fireplace is warm and cozy and children can sled right from the front door. If you are lucky enough to be here on a warm spring night, the air is lit with hundreds of fireflies- all seen from the hot tub and decks.

Languages:

English, French

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