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

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Vilas, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Alta Vista Gallery and B & B
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Foggy Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Vilas

Located in Vilas, this cabin is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Watauga River. .This family-friendly cabin is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Appalachian State University and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Tweetsie Railroad.

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Alta Vista Gallery and B & B - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 15 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Rich Mountain - 15 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 19 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers Street Ale House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪South End Brewing - Boone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Appalachia Cookie Company - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Dogs over 1 year old, less than 50 pounds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins Boone Cabin Vilas

Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins Boone Vilas

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Gorgeous Views Large Hot Tub Firepit 10 Mins From Boone

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 256 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin! The cabin has everything you need for a wonderful stay! Host went above and beyond! We will definitely be back! Great location and the view was incredible!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was amazing and the host was very responsive. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. The cabin was clean and well stocked. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin. Our family spent a long four-day weekend here. Everything we needed was in the cabin. We Instacarted groceries and never had to leave. Beautiful view, very nice amenities, and everything was in great condition. We saw lots of wildlife from the deck. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the property! Views were amazing. Only negative is the location to other cabins, I thought it was a little more secluded. Otherwise no complaints!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay - very nice accommodationsLoved the wineries and the rollercoaster Things to improveMain bedroom needs a new mattressPorch rocking chairs need cushions- very uncomfortableA TV in the main living area would be nice
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Wonderful stay!

The Starry Nights cabin was tremendous! It had everything we needed, was clean and the view was stunning. My family spent a week there and enjoyed every moment!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent. Everything was exactly like the pictures. The views from the decks were beautiful and the house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. I would highly recommend this home and I plan to stay again during my next visit to the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

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

Perfect getaway for family memories

Perfect location and space for our family reunion for Christmas! This cabin was cozy but had plenty of space for our growing family. We had all we needed and the cabin was tastefully decorated for Christmas. We will definitely be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Very enjoyable

Fantastic views at this pretty mountain house. We enjoyed the hot tub, the easy gas fireplace, and the ample outdoor decks to visit and enjoy the view. The kitchen was very well stocked and it was so quiet and peaceful. Having three full baths is definitely a plus! A wonderful place to celebrate App State graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Best weekend get away

Everything was so relaxing about this place. Awesome set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Picante

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

A wonderful stay

The property was very well kept sand the view was beautiful. A very comfy stay, only thing is that the washing machine had a slight burning smell when used but no big deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kilee E.

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

Cozy Christmas

Starry Nights Lodge is the coziest and most inviting cabin we have stayed in. We enjoyed ourselves and appreciate the ease of booking all the way through the stay until checkout.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra A.

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

Beautiful mountain home

The house was beautiful in a great location. All amenities, comfortable beds, beautiful views, fire pit and jacuzzi all made our weekend stay pleasant. Awesome rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

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

Great Getaway

Cute, comfortable and clean house with beautiful views. Check in and out was very simple. Easier to get to than other places we've stayed in the mountains, not as many curvy inclines, which I'm not used to navigating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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