House in Watauga, NC
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Bed Configuration: King (Primary Bedroom, Main Floor), Queen (Guest Bedroom, Main Floor), Queen and Full Futon (Guest Bedroom, Upstairs), King (Guest Bedroom, Downstairs), Sleeps 10
Description: Nestled in the tranquil Echota on the Ridge, "The Family's Jewel" stands as a captivating retreat conveniently located near the outdoor pool and fitness room. This appropriately named residence is a sanctuary in the scenic mountains of North Carolina, designed to accommodate up to 10 guests and is meticulously furnished.
A wealth of amenities awaits, with multiple TVs, fireplaces, and decks ensuring there's something for everyone. The fully equipped kitchen, adorned with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, elevates the art of cooking into a delightful experience.
The open kitchen, dining, and living rooms are bathed in natural light, providing a breathtaking mountain view. The generously sized dining room and the living room, featuring tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, comfortable seating, a TV, and a floor-to-ceiling stone gas log fireplace, create an inviting atmosphere. Step onto the deck to appreciate the fresh mountain air and breathtaking scenic views, where outdoor dining is made easy with a table, chairs, and a gas grill.
The main floor is dedicated to comfort, hosting the spacious primary suite offering a beautiful mountain view with a luxurious bathroom. Accompanying this is a guest bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs, the loft bedroom and bathroom provide a private retreat. Downstairs, another seating area with a TV offers an additional cozy space for gatherings, while an enclosed bedroom surrounded by windows provides a treehouse-like escape. The luxurious guest bathroom downstairs features a stunning tile shower, and a private deck adds the finishing touch to this mountain gem. The primary and downstairs guest rooms feature king-sized beds, complemented by queens in the additional guest rooms, and a full futon in the loft bedroom.
Escape to the mountains and stay at “The Family’s Jewel.”
Resorts' Amenities: Amenities in these gated resorts include indoor and outdoor (seasonal May 1 - Oct. 1) swimming pools with hot tubs, two private clubhouses, fitness rooms, stocked fishing ponds, a 23-acre riverfront park, community hiking trails and catch and release fishing.
Location: This Resort is centrally located to Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock in the Foscoe area. The convenient location makes it just minutes away from all the High Country’s most famous attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Caverns, and Appalachian State University. If you are looking for winter sports there are several different options from Hawksnest Snow Tubing, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, and Appalachian Ski Resort. Relax and enjoy the slow pace of the mountains and the fresh air or be adventurous and go hiking, fishing, biking, or sight-seeing. Some other things people enjoy are shopping, antiquing, skiing, golfing and miniature golfing, ziplining, go-karts, and gem mining.
TV Source: Spectrum Cable
Please Remember:
No Smoking
No Pets
Parking for Two Vehicles at Property (Overflow parking located at the Ridge clubhouse)
4-Wheel Drive Recommended in Winter Months
Description: Nestled in the tranquil Echota on the Ridge, "The Family's Jewel" stands as a captivating retreat conveniently located near the outdoor pool and fitness room. This appropriately named residence is a sanctuary in the scenic mountains of North Carolina, designed to accommodate up to 10 guests and is meticulously furnished.
A wealth of amenities awaits, with multiple TVs, fireplaces, and decks ensuring there's something for everyone. The fully equipped kitchen, adorned with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, elevates the art of cooking into a delightful experience.
The open kitchen, dining, and living rooms are bathed in natural light, providing a breathtaking mountain view. The generously sized dining room and the living room, featuring tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, comfortable seating, a TV, and a floor-to-ceiling stone gas log fireplace, create an inviting atmosphere. Step onto the deck to appreciate the fresh mountain air and breathtaking scenic views, where outdoor dining is made easy with a table, chairs, and a gas grill.
The main floor is dedicated to comfort, hosting the spacious primary suite offering a beautiful mountain view with a luxurious bathroom. Accompanying this is a guest bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs, the loft bedroom and bathroom provide a private retreat. Downstairs, another seating area with a TV offers an additional cozy space for gatherings, while an enclosed bedroom surrounded by windows provides a treehouse-like escape. The luxurious guest bathroom downstairs features a stunning tile shower, and a private deck adds the finishing touch to this mountain gem. The primary and downstairs guest rooms feature king-sized beds, complemented by queens in the additional guest rooms, and a full futon in the loft bedroom.
Escape to the mountains and stay at “The Family’s Jewel.”
Resorts' Amenities: Amenities in these gated resorts include indoor and outdoor (seasonal May 1 - Oct. 1) swimming pools with hot tubs, two private clubhouses, fitness rooms, stocked fishing ponds, a 23-acre riverfront park, community hiking trails and catch and release fishing.
Location: This Resort is centrally located to Boone, Banner Elk, Valle Crucis and Blowing Rock in the Foscoe area. The convenient location makes it just minutes away from all the High Country’s most famous attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, Tweetsie Railroad, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Caverns, and Appalachian State University. If you are looking for winter sports there are several different options from Hawksnest Snow Tubing, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Beech Mountain Ski Resort, and Appalachian Ski Resort. Relax and enjoy the slow pace of the mountains and the fresh air or be adventurous and go hiking, fishing, biking, or sight-seeing. Some other things people enjoy are shopping, antiquing, skiing, golfing and miniature golfing, ziplining, go-karts, and gem mining.
TV Source: Spectrum Cable
Please Remember:
No Smoking
No Pets
Parking for Two Vehicles at Property (Overflow parking located at the Ridge clubhouse)
4-Wheel Drive Recommended in Winter Months
Amenities at Family's Jewel - Mtn Views, Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Hot Tub
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Good value, we would definitely come back. Even though you have to travel up a steep and winding mountain road, the location is just off a main road and really easy to find. The interior is beautiful, and the view is amazing. Everything is comfortable, but there was one thing that really stood out… the kitchen. So many times we have rented properties that were poorly stocked or had low quality cookware, like you’re lucky if you even get salt and pepper or the pans are falling apart. The cookware was good quality and had most of what you need, and there was a cabinet with several spices and cooking oils. There is even an extra spot of land on the side that is great for kids, because it backs up to a beautiful rock face and has a nice seating area. So all in all it had a beautiful interior, great seating areas, great fireplace and TV, above average kitchen and good location. The one thing it lacks is a hot tub that you don’t have to drive to, and taking trash to the community dumpster is a task. Everyone loved the place and had a great time!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Four couples stayed here the week we volunteered at Samaritan's Purse.The house is beautiful and everything was clean.All the bedrooms were nice and the beds comfortable. The sitting area is very inviting and we spend time there every morning and evening. The kitchen was adequately stocked with dishes, utensils, and small appliances.We arrived during the 5" snowstorm of 12/8/2025. The road up to the gate had not been plowed yet. Same for the roads in the community. 4WD trucks were able to get to the house, but not an AWD Rav4. The roads were plowed by 5pm and everything was good. Just to say, they're not kidding when they say 4WD is 'recommended'. (We're from Pittsburgh, so no strangers to driving in snow.)Roads were well maintained for the rest of our stay.We also had very high winds on Wednesday night and the deck doors didn't seal very well and they whistled all night, but no issue keeping the house warm.Overall, this is a great house with a fantastic view of the valley.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We enjoyed this property very much. Hope to visit again
6 / 10Average·Jan 2026
We enjoyed our stay, you need to give directions on using the stove. The address and driving directions were not clear.The view was spectacular and we are interested in renting again next year.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"Good value, we would definitely come back. Even though you have to travel up a steep and winding mountain road, the location is just off a main road and really easy to find. The interior is beautiful,..."
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