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River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay

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Fireplace, ping pong
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Fireplace, ping pong
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 6279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Watauga County, NC
  • Place, Beech Mountain Resort
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Land of Oz
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands)
    ‪88 min drive‬

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About the area

Sugar Grove

When you stay at this cabin in Sugar Grove, you'll be on the waterfront and 9 minutes by car from Watauga River. .This cabin is 17.4 mi (27.9 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Beech Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Beech Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 28 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Land of Oz - 29 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Appalachian State University - 29 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

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
  • ‪Poppy’s Coffee shop - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Ale House - ‬28 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: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay

FYI: We do feel like River Ranch is a 5-star stay, but sadly we got rocked by a terrible, blackmail review with no merit, (please feel free to ask about it) we have 1500+ 5-star reviews amongst our Mountain Magic Resort farmstay cabins across all the various platforms!

RIVER RANCH HIGHLIGHTS:
Three King Bedrooms (on each floor) & 4.5 Bathrooms ... Check!
Private Hot Tub with a huge deck overlooking the entire farm & creek ... Check!
Theatre Room, Wine Room, Wood-Burning Fireplace, outdoor seating & dining ... Check!
WiFi, Smart TVs (bring codes), A/C, W/D ... Check!
Pool Table, Fire Pit, Porch Swing & easy access to all amenities ... Check!
Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food), Basic Coffee Maker & Gas Grill ... Check!
An Instagram-worthy Farm-Stay experience ... Check!

RULES: No Holiday Arrivals or Departures. No visitors allowed to the farm.
PETS: One Dog Allowed: $75 for up to 25 pounds max. More than one dog or a larger dog requires pre-approval - please inquire!

FARM ACCESS / HIGHLIGHTS:
20+ acres to explore & 1/4 mile of state-stocked trout stream ... Check!
Private Petting Zoo, Bird Aviary & Catch 'n Release Fishing Pond ... Check!
Zip Lines (2), Trampoline AND Pickleball ... Check!
Hiking trails, so many swings and whimsical surprises ... Check!

25 mins to Boone, 30 mins to Banner Elk & skiing!

Well-decorated. Well-stocked. Expectations met. We like to let our 50 photos do the talking!

River Ranch is luxury and a true second home, opened only for the winter months (November through April). The cabin is meticulously kept and we keep party sizes at 6 or under. Master King bedroom, pool table and TV 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!

Our guest house (Honeymoon Cabin) is a rental as well as our neighboring barns and Airstream. There will be other small families or couples on the farm enjoying the animals and amenities, however, there is no reason for anyone, other than our workers that utilize one of River Ranch's garages for maintenance needs to travel up to your cabin. It sits up on the knoll and the petting zoo and all the amenities are private for only our cabins!

The Bethel area of Sugar Grove is a quaint area, easily accessible, near everything you will need. And the corner store just up the road has all of the basics you may need from milk and eggs to gas. It’s a slower “Valle Crucis” if you are familiar with the area! We have a paved driveway with grading, it can be a difficult climb in the winter months without 4x4. We will always recommend 4x4 in the winter months, however, we are also located off a state-maintained road and we would consider us "easier access."

PETS: We allow only one dog, under 25 pounds, with a $75 pet fee (weight and breed limitations, please ask).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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 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

Property is also known as

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