Rating 4.8 (34)

A Moon River View

$260 - $625 / night + taxes & fees

5 bedrooms
King: 4
Sleeper Sofa: 1
Two Twins: 1
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 12 guests

  • Town: Boone

Location Location

Amenities 16 Amenities
  • Central/Mini-Split Air Conditioning
  • Fire Pit
  • Game Table
  • Gas Grill
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Hot Tub
  • Indoor Jacuzzi
  • Internet
  • King Bed
  • Large Dogs OK
  • Mountain View
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pool Table
  • River/Creek/Pond
  • Washer / Dryer
  • WiFi

Description Description
A Moon River View has four bedrooms but also has one additional private sleeping area.

While this beautiful cabin is not overlooking the Mississippi River, it does face westward to the New River, a tributary of the good old Moon River!
A Moon River View is both an exciting destination, and a relaxing getaway.
As you drive up to the large parking area, you'll know this is a very special place. With upper and lower decks on both the front and back of the lodge, there is always the perfect place to enjoy nature.

Sunsets to remember- The 2 decks on the front of the house have gorgeous layered, long range views of the mountains to the west. You'll want to make it a daily ritual to watch the sun set between the peaks.

There is plenty of space for busy families. Every bedroom has a new 40", wall-mounted TV with YouTubeTV for live programming. The lodge has three levels, and you'll enter on the middle level. There, you'll find the library/music studio as well as the comfortable TV room. Also on this level are a full bathroom and two bedrooms, each with a king size bed. This level also has a another surprise. On the secluded rear covered deck, a new Jacuzzi hot tub is ready to relax you.

As you ascend the stairs to the top level, you'll be thrilled with the high vaulted ceiling and log decor. The large, open great room has been professionally decorated and has an inviting sitting area surrounding a large gas fireplace, large flat screen TV with satellite, and a sound system. The tall windows on the front of the house open onto the upper deck and the long range views beyond, while the secluded rear deck features an outdoor dining area. You'll enjoy the sounds of nature as you cook on the large gas grill on the deck. Just inside, the fully equipped kitchen features new appliances and a beautiful rustic wooden table to enjoy long leisurely meals with family and friends.... but don't forget to go out on the deck to enjoy those sunsets! The top level also includes he master bedroom with a king bed, a full bath, and a half bath.

After dinner, you can go down to the bottom level of the house. There, you'll enjoy the new regulation size pool table. There is also a small wet bar with a microwave for late night popcorn. You'll also discover a large flat screen TV equipped with satellite to watch the big game, as well as 3 video game consoles: Playstation 3, Wii, and XBox 360, along with an assortment of games. This level also great for families with kids. It includes a full bathroom, a bedroom with 2 twin beds, and a large bedroom with a king bed and a queen sleeper-sofa.

Life at the lodge is relaxing. In the morning, you'll sit on one of the four decks and watch deer in the woods as you sip your coffee. Looking down, you'll watch the sunshine creep into the valleys below. Later, you'll take a hike upward from the lodge on the fire-break trail that starts from the parking area. Then you'll take a picnic lunch down to the picnic tables and watch the kids enjoy the fully equipped playground area...all on the property. There is even a small hibachi grill in case you want to cook hot dogs on the spot.

For the afternoon, you'll have to choose between reading a good book on one of the decks, or learning to play a musical instrument. There is a keyboard and beginner level guitar, mandolin, and banjo hanging on the walls waiting for you to create the Appalachian vibe. If you want more excitement, you can drive 15 minutes into Todd and try tubing or kayaking on the river as well. However, you'll want to make it back to the lodge for that sunset!

That evening, you'll want to take the family back down to the playground area and build a fire in the fire pit (fire wood provided). You can sit in the chairs around the pit and roast marshmallows, tell ghost stories, and watch the stars until late at night, before you go back in for your nightly billiards challenge.

Convenience is important. There are two sets of washer/dryers (one on the top level, one on the bottom level). And if you forgot anything, you're only 20 minutes from Boone with stores and restaurants. Access to the New River, one of the oldest rivers in the world and the only river in North America that flows South to North, is at the Big Hill Community Park just a short drive from the cabin and is perfect for tubing, rafting, fishing, and more. There are outfitters who host rafting and tubing trips, as well as guided fishing trips on the New River (as well as the other nearby rivers).  This is a special treat in the spring, summer and fall! 

Life at "A Moon River View" is relaxing and refreshing. You'll enjoy your stay, and look forward to your next visit!
The Story Behind the Name
We were always a musical family, some with formal training, and others off us with back-porch training.  Therefore, we knew our cabin had to have a musical name, and we wanted something that referenced the New river within walking distance of the cabin (and visible from the front deck in winter).  
The New River is unique because it's the only major river in North America that flows north. In fact, the New River flows north to the Ohio river, which in turn feeds into the Great Mississippi. Also, the New river is also one of the oldest rivers in the world from a geological standpoint. Therefore, we knew we wanted something timeless, with a connection to the river.
We struggled with the name for a while. However, it was not until a late evening family reunion brainstorming session that we finally voted on the name- "A Moon River View".  The song, "Moon River" is from the movie, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and references expanded horizons.  The haunting melody and lyrics of the song celebrate the timelessness of the river, just as we felt time seemed to stop when we were at the cabin. 
Consequently, to commemorate the name, there will always be musical instruments in the cabin, some sheet music to "Moon River" and several stopped antique clocks (because we never bother to put batteries in them).
We hope time stops for our guests as well.
- Dave & Dottie, homeowners
 

Looking to stay longer during a quieter time of year? Stays of 5 or 6 nights outside of summer, fall, and holiday dates automatically receive 10% off posted rates!


Additional notes:
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- REPEAT RENTERS to A Moon River View can receive a special discount of 10% (not to be stacked with other discounts)! 
- Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. 
- PET RENT: $25 PER NIGHT PER PET, PLUS TAX. Mature, well-trained pets only, please. Dogs and cats welcome!
- Please note: This cabin is accessed via a fairly steep gravel road. A vehicle with 4WD or AWD is required during winter months.
- Cancellation policy: Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

 



 

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Bedding Bedding
Room Beds Baths TVs Comments
King Bedroom King Half Bathroom, Full Bath - In hallway Smart TV Top Level
King Bedroom 1 King Full Bath - In hallway Smart TV Middle Level
King Bedroom 2 King Smart TV Middle Level
King Bedroom 3 King Full Bath - In hallway Smart TV Lower Level
Sleeper Sofa Den Sleeper Sofa Lower Level
Two Twin Private Room Two Twins Lower Level

Reviews Rating 4.8 (34) Reviews
Rating 5
5 Stars
Spent lots of time enjoying the view and sunset from the deck. Also made use of the hot tub which is private and feels like you're in the trees! Very responsive and helpful host.
Sandy - Posted: 7/8/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
House was perfect and Blue Ridge Rentals was exceptional.
Jason - Posted: 5/2/2024
Rating 5
Felt at home
Great house, wonderful views
Pam - Posted: 4/9/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
The house was beautiful with beautiful views of the mountains! We had no issues with check in. House was a little tricky to find but follow the directions and you will be fine. My sisters GPS got her there. We used our maps to look for road names. Great mountain trip and we would definitely visit this house again ?
Krystal - Posted: 2/19/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
My family had the best time staying at this property. We had 11 people and this home fit us perfectly with room to spare. There were a lot of stairs between the 3 levels so if you have someone who is not able to climb stairs keep that in mind. Our favorite part of the home was the view, you are at the top of the development and the views are incredible. We have used blue ridge rentals for all of our family mountain trips and look forward to our trip next year.
Brittney - Posted: 1/16/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
This cabin was a great getaway for our family!
Dawn - Posted: 1/12/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
House was huge and comfy. Absolutely amazing views! Kitchen was well stocked and we loved using the pool table. Ride up the mountain steep and curvy but worth it!
Kathleen - Posted: 1/8/2024
Rating 5
5 Stars
We had a group of 6 people for a kid free weekend. The home has beautiful views and plenty of space. The amenities were great and we were provided with enough soaps and detergents for our 3 day stay. The hot tub is huge and the view from the hot tub was great in the winter. Id imagine it wouldn't be so great during the summer bc of the trees. The kitchen is fully stocked. I think I even saw a crockpot in there. You should not need to bring anything from home to cook with..period. Some things to prepare yourself for: The kitchen is on the top floor, as is the king bedroom. You will have to walk up a flight of stairs with your groceries.The basement was a fun hangout spot for us bc of the awesome cooler provided to keep you from having to walk up 2 flights of stairs to the kitchen and the pool table. The top floor is beautiful but the house is a little dated. We enjoyed our time there and would recommend without hesitation for anyone who can climb stairs with no issue.
Renee - Posted: 12/12/2023
Rating 5
The layout was perfection
The layout was perfection. Kitchen was fully stocked. The Cabin Rental folks were very easy to get in contact with. I would 100% go back and stay in this same cabin again.
Christin - Posted: 12/8/2023
Rating 5
Wonderful times
I've stayed at the house before and loved it, I was not disappointed this time as well. A Moon River View is cozy in feel but spacious in actuality. We had 6 total guests and we could either inhabit the same room and make it feel homey or separate to the three floors and feel almost alone. The various appointments (large TV in both living rooms, plenty of couch space, pool table downstairs) are well placed and in good repair. The house is a bit hard to get to, definitely need to use 4wd or low gears, but in my opinion it's worth it for the view and seclusion. In summary, heavily endorse!
Will - Posted: 11/13/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
This is our second time booking with Blue Ridge Rentals and it never disappoints! Every year, my friends and I book a cabin for the weekend. We all live in different states, so it's always such a perfect getaway for us. Moon River View was one of our best experiences! The cabin was so beautiful, cozy and CLEAN! We thoroughly enjoyed morning coffee on the porch overlooking the mountains, cozying up by the fireplace, and late night pool game sessions. Communication back and forth with the Blue Ridge Rentals team was also exceptional. The ONLY downside is when they say GPS will not take you to the cabin, they mean it. You do have to follow the written directions they send which can be a little confusing (especially at night and if you're alone), but we managed! Would absolutely book again!
Jessica - Posted: 11/6/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Great location at the very top of a private development. Great views from the multiple decks. Kitchen was very well equipped. Clean and comfy.
Bill - Posted: 7/31/2023
Rating 5
5 Stars
Really great place! We had a party of 11 with three families. Plenty of space and great common areas. Quiet and great neighborhood. Amazing views.
Trip - Posted: 2/21/2023
Rating 5
Fun Weekend!
Our family enjoyed a long weekend at this nice property. It worked out really well for us and everyone had so much fun!
Ronda - Posted: 1/31/2023
Rating 5
3 years and counting!
We have been booking this place for the past three years now and it never disappoints. We are a group of 14 who goes skiing in boone and it’s the perfect house for us. Hard to reach in deep snow but well worth! Only one neighbor but they have absolutely delightful and nice. Beautiful views. 10/10
Aaron - Posted: 1/17/2023
Rating 5
I love the cabin
I love the cabin, it was a great experience and communication was always easy clear and precise
Sirleidy - Posted: 1/15/2023
Rating 5
We Love This Place!
From beginning to end, our stay at A Moon River View was outstanding! Making the reservation was easy and fast, communication was constant, check-in was a breeze, the house was clean and available as advertised, and the starter set of sundries was much appreciated. This is our second visit to AMRV because we love everything about it: the layout, the decor, the coziness, the amenities, the view, the location that is simultaneously convenient to ASU and various High Country outdoor activities yet secluded enough that we were able to see a millions stars each night. We'll be back for sure!
Virginia - Posted: 1/13/2023
Rating 5
Excellent home
The home was equipped with everything we needed. The home was clean and bigger than expected. We really enjoyed our selves and will continue to book with you guys
Rhonda - Posted: 11/30/2022
Rating 5
Mountain Getaway
House had great setup and was perfect for our trip. Would recommend.
Patrick - Posted: 11/15/2022
Rating 5
Just what we were looking for!
The only thing we didn't like about our stay was that it was too short! The house was great for four couples with plenty of room to all hang out together or spread out if desired. It was clean and well-appointed. And the views!! Even with the rainy weather, we were still able to enjoy the views and the hot tub on the covered porches. We made some great memories! Thank you!
Erin - Posted: 11/9/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Moon River View was the perfect place to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. There was plenty of room for all the kids and some grandkids to spread out. The pool table was a big hit. The roads to the house are a bit steep and winding, so make sure you arrive during the day. We were close to Boone and Blowing Rock for sight-seeing.
Debbie - Posted: 10/27/2022
Rating 5
Great experience, great location!
We stayed here at the beginning of October and I couldn't have been happier with our experience. I was going for a backwoods cabin feel and this location delivered, it took about 20 minutes each way to get to and from the house, on hilly gravel roads. Excellent view of the valley down below (though there's a property across the way that will obstruct somewhat) and great ambiance inside. Very well appointed, we especially enjoyed the ground level living room. Cleanliness and overall prep was great, we appreciated the binder with restaurant and attraction recommendations. Overall felt very homey. Highly recommended!
Will - Posted: 10/24/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
We spent the most amazing weekend with our daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren at this awesome home in the woods. Looking at the gorgeous fall leaves from the balcony with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background, it felt like we were on top of the mountain viewing God's creation in all its majesty.
Martha - Posted: 10/20/2022
Rating 5
Family getaway
We traveled from iowa to meet our NC family. The house was amazing!!!! We had the best time cooking together, hanging out on the decks, playing video games. The hottub, the firepit. It really was perfect!!! The views are amazing. Be sure to follow the directions exactly. And be aware there are 3 floors so lots of steps.
Michelle - Posted: 7/19/2022
Rating 5
5 Stars
Lots of fun
Cherie - Posted: 2/17/2021
Rating 5
A MOON RIVER VIEW
Great space for our family of 11. I loved having 3 levels for us to spread out. Beautiful views.
Gretchen - Posted: 12/8/2020
Rating 5
5 Stars
This cabin was perfect for my family! Very spacious and loved every inch of it! Definitely will be back! Highly recommended!
Terri - Posted: 6/16/2020
Rating 5
GREAT
We have book thru Blue Ridge many times and they are so helpful and anytime we need anything the respond very quickly. Great company!
Virginia - Posted: 12/17/2019
Rating 5
WISH WE COULD HAVE STAYED LONGER
We truly enjoyed our visit to a Moon River View! The view from the porches was exactly what we were looking for! This was a great property for an extended family group as we were able to spread out between the multiple levels, each with our own bathroom and living spaces. The kids loved the playground and we had a great time sitting around the fire making s'mores. We wished we could've stayed longer!
Megan - Posted: 10/17/2019
Rating 0
PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY
We loved staying at The Moon River View. Will definitely stay there again!
Jacob - Posted: 2/22/2018
Rating 5
GREAT
It was great! It had everything we needed and was clean. We all enjoyed the hot tub and the fire pit
Laura - Posted: 7/26/2017
Rating 5
FOR LARGE FAMILY
Great place for a large family with young children
Tyler - Posted: 7/14/2017
Rating 5
GLORIOUS WEEK
Our family stayed in your wonderful house in June 2016. Everything was perfect all the correspondence prior to our trip , picking up the key and instructions on Sunday to the incredible house. Everything that we needed was provided and more. The house was exactly as described. What a glorious week for our family.
Pamela - Posted: 6/19/2016
Rating 5
WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK
We have stayed in this cabin on several different occasions in each of the four seasons. The cabin is in a great location as it is isolated enough to get away from the hubbub, but conveniently near grocery stores, restaurants, a rafting company, and more. The view is spectacular and the house furnished with everything you need. We will definitely continue to stay at Moon River View!
Jessica and Kevin - Posted: 2/14/2015
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