About this home

Log cabin living doesn't get much better than this! Resting on just over 4.5 acres across from the Guy Ford River Access and popular swimming hole, this fully furnished mountain retreat offers a peaceful setting with easy access to the Watauga River. Located less than 25 minutes from downtown Boone, about 25 minutes to Watauga Lake, 30 minutes to Beech Mtn. Resort and just minutes from fishing, swimming, tubing, and hiking, this is a great basecamp for enjoying the High Country. A covered front porch welcomes you inside to an open-concept floor plan featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and rich natural wood finishes throughout. The fully equipped kitchen offers breakfast bar seating and flows seamlessly into the dining area and living room, creating an inviting space for gathering with family and friends. The main level includes a bedroom, a bonus room currently set up with bunk beds for additional sleeping space, a full bath, and a laundry closet. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, a comfortable retreat after a day outdoors. Step through the living room back door onto the full-length covered rear deck, where you can relax and enjoy the mountain air in every season. With no other homes in sight, the setting feels wonderfully secluded while still being convenient to Boone, Watauga Lake, and endless outdoor recreation. Offered fully furnished, this home is ready for immediate enjoyment. Short- and long-term rentals are permitted, there is no HOA, and recent updates include a 2024 HVAC system, 2024 water heater, and fresh gravel on the driveway. The property also features a storage shed for all your mountain gear!

Facts and features

Schools

• Bethel Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 3.1 mi

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• Watauga High

  high · 9-12 · 13.6 mi

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• Valle Crucis Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 7.1 mi

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• Cove Creek Elementary

  elementary · K-8 · 7.8 mi

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• Watauga Innovation Academy

  high · 9-12 · 13.6 mi

  6

Price history

• Aug 25, 2026 · Price Changed$459,000
• Jul 10, 2026 · Listed$479,000
• Apr 1, 2022 · Sold$430,000
• Jul 4, 2020 · Listing Removed—
• May 26, 2020 · Listed$279,000
• Jan 13, 2017 · Sold$183,000
• Aug 31, 2016 · Listed$199,000
• Mar 6, 2015 · Sold$152,000

Tax history

• 2025$1,102 tax · $268,300 assessed
• 2024$1,090 tax · $268,300 assessed
• 2023$1,090 tax · $268,300 assessed
• 2022$1,067 tax · $268,300 assessed
• 2020$798 tax · $158,500 assessed
• 2019$798 tax · $158,500 assessed
• 2018$718 tax · $158,500 assessed
• 2017$718 tax · $158,500 assessed

Home value

$448,500

• Cotality$448,500

Where it is