Lions Den- Luxury High Country Mountain Escape!

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Vilas, NC

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine19 min walk
Kidd Brewer Stadium9 min drive
Appalachian State University10 min drive
Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Double Twin

2 Twin Beds

First Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

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!

Property manager

Sara and Dan DeLeo

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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

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

About the neighborhood

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 Grandfather Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

View more Cabin Rentals in Vilas

Vilas, NC

What's nearby

Foggy Mountain Gem Mine - 19 min walk
Hound Ears Golf Club - 7 min drive
Boone Mall - 8 min drive
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 9 min drive
Appalachian State University - 10 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Central Dining Hall - 11 min drive
The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - 5 min drive
River Street Ale House - 9 min drive
Macado's - 9 min drive
Lost Province Brewing Co. - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this 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!?

Check-out 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 Appalachian State University are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Cassidy S.

Nov 26, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Sep 18, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gay O.

Sep 15, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald H., Shreveport

Sep 2, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie H., Greenbrier, TN USA

Jul 14, 2023

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