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River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines

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Fireplace, table tennis
Outdoor spa tub
Fireplace, table tennis

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Watauga County, NC
  • Place, Watauga River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Buckeye Recreational Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Watauga Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sugar Grove

This cabin places you 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Watauga River. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Watauga River - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckeye Recreational Center - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Watauga Lake - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Banner Elk Winery - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Beech Mountain Resort - 22 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Poppy’s Coffee shop - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Frazier's Tavern & Grill - ‬29 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.

River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines

NC Farm Life Meets Your Busy Life.



Farm Highlights & Access:



✔ Petting Zoo & Pickleball

✔Ziplines, Huge Slide, Trampoline & Axe Toss

✔ Stocked trout creek (fishing, wading, tubing)

✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking Trails

✔ Land Art, Seating & Swings Galore!

A Social-Media-Worthy, Unique, Farm-Stay Experience.

Cabin Highlights & Access:



✔ Three King Bedrooms (1 per floor) with 4 Bathrooms

✔ Private Hot Tub, Private Fire Pit, Huge Deck w/ Ping Pong

✔ WiFi, Smart TVs (bring codes), A/C, W/D

✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food) & Basic Coffee Maker

✔ Pool Table, Wine Room, Theatre Room & Wood-Burning Fireplace

*NOTE: Cabin has 2 garages utilized by maintenance for work and equipment *



RIVER RANCH: A true second-home, opened only for the winter months (November through April). Meticulously kept with soaring ceilings, a big dining room table and mountain touches all over. Master King bedroom, pool table and TV Entertainment room are upstairs with a main level King bedroom (that feels like a master) and one King bedroom downstairs next to your Wine Tasting Room! The exterior deck is giant with glass rails to allow 180-degree views over the farm. River Ranch sits on a knoll, up a private driveway so is more private from the rest of the farm, however, our full-time caretakers do utilize the garage as their home base and storage. 

Farm Location: Sugar Grove, NC: (20-25 mins to Boone)

— 3 mi or 5 mins: Dutch Creek Horse Trail, Watauga River & Trash Can Falls (swimming hole);

— 5 mi or 10 mins: Cove Creek Store/Grill (made-to-order sandies or missed basic groceries);

— 8 mi or 15 mins: Mast General Store & Valle Crucis;

— 10 mi or 20 mins: Downtown Boone, Banner Elk Winery, Over Yonder Restaurant & Watauga Lake;

— 15+ mi or 25-30 mins: Hawsknest Tubing / Ziplines, Sugar Mountain Skiing & Boone Golf;

— 17-20 mi or 30-40 mins: Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, App Ski Mtn, Moses Cone & Tanger Outlets & Gamekeeper Restaurant;

— 20+ mi or 45 mins: Grandfather Mountain & Rough Ridge Overlook; and

— 35-45 mi or 60+ mins: Linville Falls / Linville Caverns (what a Day Trip!)



Why Guests Love Mountain Magic Resort

✔ Unique farm stay experience

✔ Rare amenities you can’t replicate

✔ Perfect for creating core memories

✔ Peaceful, private, and truly different

Who Is Our Typical Guest?

✔ Small Families & Couples

✔ Nature Lovers & Animal Lovers

✔ Adventure Seekers

✔ Perfect for All Ages



What Animals are at the Farm?

✔ Plenty of Goats & Bunnies, for sure!

✔ Pig & 2 Ponies

✔ Entire Aviary of Colorful Birds

✔ Wild ducks and escaped bunnies all over

* Our Farm is home to 5 vacation rentals that share all of the amenities! If this one isn't the right fit, ask to see all of our cabin rentals and farm stay experiences:



FARM/CABIN RULES:

— Dog Friendly. One Dog Max. 25 Pounds Max. $75 Fee. If you have a larger or more dogs, please inquire before booking.

— Max 6 guests (maybe we can allow an extra kid or two)

— No Extra Visitors Allowed to visit the Farm other than approved guests staying in the cabin.

— No Holiday Day Arrivals or Departures.

— Bring veggies if you want to feed the animals (no corn or sweet feed allowed).



— Winter Access: No steep inclines to and from town, however, your driveway is at an incline (you could technically walk if needed). We will be 4x4 required in the event of a major snowstorm or iced over roads, please come prepared.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
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 first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

623582
New River Ranch Luxury hot Tub Pool Table Trout Stream Ponds
New River Ranch Luxury hot Tub Pool Table Trout Stream Ponds

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cabin?

This cabin is located in Sugar Grove, close to Watauga Lake Winery, Watson Island, and Buckeye Recreational Center. Watauga River is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay?

No, this cabin doesn't offer parking.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin, and some feature lake view.

Does River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay have a hot tub?

No, this cabin doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cabin include breakfast service?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.

Where is the closest airport to this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands), which is about 29.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay?

Yes, every cabin at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just absolutely Ahhhmazing

So much to do on property
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Dora J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet getaway

The home sits on a ranch with other homes but private most of the time. Very well maintained. At Homs feel.