197 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692 (MLS # 261937)
Twitter
Facebook
Email
|
Some mountain cabins feel like rentals. This one feels like the mountain getaway everyone hopes they booked. Located in Vilas near the Valle Crucis community and just 10 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State, this classic log cabin delivers the ideal balance of convenience, charm and adventure. Spend the day outdoors biking, hiking and exploring. Come home to mountain views, a hot tub under the stars, a firepit and a pool table waiting downstairs. It's no surprise this property continues to stand out as a successful short term rental, averaging gross income in the low to mid $50s annually even as the broader STR market has softened. Guests love the easy access, authentic cabin feel, and central location close to everything the High Country has to offer. The layout comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests with a third floor king suite, two additional bedrooms on the main level, a loft with sofa bed, and a separate bunk sleeping area downstairs. Three full bathrooms across all three levels make hosting family and friends easy. And if you've spent much time looking at mountain cabins, you already know how valuable this is: plenty of parking and easy year round access. No terrifying driveway stories necessary. Fully furnished and turnkey, this is the kind of property that works equally well as an investment, second home, or future full time mountain escape.
| DAYS ON MARKET | 1 | LAST UPDATED | 5/18/2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACT | Willow Creek Estates | YEAR BUILT | 2005 |
| COMMUNITY | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw | GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 |
| COUNTY | Watauga | STATUS | Active |
| PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| Elementary School | Valle Crucis |
|---|---|
| High School | Watauga |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Central Air, Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer |
| AREA | 5-Watauga, Shawneehaw |
| BASEMENT | Finished, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Log, Wood Siding |
| EXTERIOR | Fire Pit |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Yes |
| HEAT | Electric, Heat Pump, None |
| HOA DUES | 688 |
| INTERIOR | High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| LOT | 0.56 acre(s) |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 0.56 |
| PARKING | Gravel, Basement, Driveway, Garage, Other, Private, See Remarks |
| SEWER | Septic Tank |
| STORIES | 2 |
| STYLE | Log Home, Mountain |
| SUBDIVISION | Willow Creek Estates |
| TAXES | 1595 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Mountain(s) |
| WATER | Shared Well |
MORTGAGE CALCULATOR
TOTAL MONTHLY PAYMENT
0
P
I
*Estimate only
| SATELLITE VIEW |
| / | |
We respect your online privacy and will never spam you. By submitting this form with your telephone number
you are consenting for Nikki
Rezvani to contact you even if your name is on a Federal or State
"Do not call List".
Listing provided by Nikki Rezvani, Keller Williams High Country, (828) 773-7845
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.
This IDX solution is (c) Diverse Solutions 2026.