Chalet in Watauga, NC
9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this chalet rental
Tucked in a quiet neighborhood in the heart of High Country, Laurel Ridge is a cozy, memory-making getaway designed for comfort, connection, and joy. Whether you're building forts with tots or just soaking in a slower pace, this restored mid-century chalet invites you to unwind, unplug, and spend time together.
With a theatre game room, toys, books, baby gear, and outdoor fun steps away, there’s something here for everyone—from toddlers discovering their first s’more to grown-ups finding rest.
Memories Made Together
⭐ Game room with theater projector, retro arcade, karaoke and foosball
⭐ Cozy corners and covered decks with peaceful mountain views
⭐ Neighborhood heated pool (opens Memorial Day weekend), playground, basketball, and tennis courts
⭐ Fire pit just steps from the front door—perfect for marshmallow moments
⭐ Minutes to waterfalls, alpine coasters, hiking, ziplines, tubing, and skiing
Designed for Ease and Everyday Comfort
⭐ Baby + toddler essentials (SlumberPod, monitor, high chair, etc.)
⭐ Towel warmers and heated floors
⭐ Thoughtfully stocked kitchen with kid-friendly plates and bibs
⭐ Grill for easy outdoor meals
🗺️ The Best of the High Country—Right Outside Your Door
Whether you're chasing waterfalls, hitting the slopes, or looking for a kid-friendly adventure, Laurel Ridge puts you in the perfect spot to explore it all. We’re centrally located to the best of Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock—and we’ve curated a custom welcome guide to help you discover local favorites for food, fun, and family outings.
Here are just a few guest favorites nearby:
🌲 Otter Falls, Crab Orchard Falls, Hebron Falls – all just minutes away
🍷 Grandfather Vineyard – 5 min (1.3 miles)
🎢 Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster – 10 min (6 miles)
⛷ Sugar Mountain Resort – 12 min (6.3 miles)
🛷 Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline – 13 min (4.8 miles)
🛍 Downtown Boone – 14 min (8.8 miles)
🍦 Downtown Banner Elk – 17 min
🏔 Grandfather Mountain State Park – 20 min (13 miles)
🌸 Blowing Rock – 20 min (9.8 miles)
🎠 Tweetsie Railroad – 20 min (12 miles)
Whether it’s your first trip to the High Country or your fifteenth, Laurel Ridge makes it easy to explore, play, and come home to comfort.
🛏️ The Space
Main Floor
• 20-ft ceilings + big windows with peaceful mountain views
• Open kitchen with kid-friendly plates, cups, bibs
• King bedroom with ensuite, heated floors + towel warmer
• Cozy living room with fireplace
• Covered deck for morning coffee or stargazing
Loft
• Queen bedroom with mountain views
• Ensuite bath with towel warmer
Lower Level
• Bunk room with twin-over-full bunk bed
• Full bath with heated floors + towel warmer
• Game room with arcade, foosball, theater-style projector
• Toys, books + board games for all ages
• Washer/dryer
• Second covered deck
Outdoor Highlights
• Fire pit + gas grill
• Community heated pool (seasonal- opens Memorial Day weekend), swings, basketball + tennis courts
• 40-amp EV charger
• Two driveways, parking for 4 vehicles
👶 Family Essentials
We travel here with our own little ones, so we’ve stocked Laurel Ridge with the thoughtful details that make family trips feel effortless—from blackout curtains to toy trains.Whether you’re navigating nap time, snack time, or snow-day cabin fever, we’ve got you covered.
Bedtime
• Pack 'n Play
• SlumberPod
• Blackout curtains
• Sound machine
• Toddler bed rail
• Baby monitor
Safety
• Baby gates for stairs
Mealtime
• High chair
• Baby plates, bowls, utensils, and bibs
So you can spend less time packing—and more time making memories.
We can’t wait to host you at Laurel Ridge—whether it’s your first trip or the start of a new tradition.
💛 Click the ♥ to save us for next time (your future self will thank you).
The entire home is yours to enjoy—whether you're sipping cocoa by the fire or playing in the snow. We want your stay to be relaxing, cozy, and stress-free from the moment you arrive.
Winter-Friendly Road Access:
Laurel Ridge is located directly off Highway 105, a well-maintained main road that's plowed and salted regularly. Our neighborhood HOA also plows and salts early (typically by 7 AM), and the street to our lower driveway is completely flat—a rare perk in the mountains!
If snow is in the forecast:
• We’ll have the driveway scraped and salted before you arrive
• Additional salt is available on site just in case
No steep switchbacks, no stressful arrivals—just easy mountain access so you can settle in and start making memories.
Driveway Details
Lower Driveway
• Completely flat
• Fits 2 SUVs
• Access to home via stairs
Upper Driveway
• Convenient access to front door
• Fits 2 SUVs
A keypad entry on the main level makes check-in a breeze. Please note there are two sets of stairs, so feel free to reach out with questions to help you plan ahead.
We’re always happy to help—and can’t wait to host your stay!
We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. You can easily check yourself in upon arrival and I’m just a phone call or message away if you have any questions.
Our neighborhood has a heated pool, and a park. The park is steps from our home and has tennis courts, basketball, swings, a large field for sports and a neighborhood hiking trail.
Window A/C units are installed June through September and keep the home comfortable throughout the summer. Have questions? Just ask—we're happy to help.
The indoor gas stove is available October through March for cozy mountain evenings.
We provide a thoughtful welcome guide filled with our favorite local spots for food, fun, and family-friendly adventures.
With a theatre game room, toys, books, baby gear, and outdoor fun steps away, there’s something here for everyone—from toddlers discovering their first s’more to grown-ups finding rest.
Memories Made Together
⭐ Game room with theater projector, retro arcade, karaoke and foosball
⭐ Cozy corners and covered decks with peaceful mountain views
⭐ Neighborhood heated pool (opens Memorial Day weekend), playground, basketball, and tennis courts
⭐ Fire pit just steps from the front door—perfect for marshmallow moments
⭐ Minutes to waterfalls, alpine coasters, hiking, ziplines, tubing, and skiing
Designed for Ease and Everyday Comfort
⭐ Baby + toddler essentials (SlumberPod, monitor, high chair, etc.)
⭐ Towel warmers and heated floors
⭐ Thoughtfully stocked kitchen with kid-friendly plates and bibs
⭐ Grill for easy outdoor meals
🗺️ The Best of the High Country—Right Outside Your Door
Whether you're chasing waterfalls, hitting the slopes, or looking for a kid-friendly adventure, Laurel Ridge puts you in the perfect spot to explore it all. We’re centrally located to the best of Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock—and we’ve curated a custom welcome guide to help you discover local favorites for food, fun, and family outings.
Here are just a few guest favorites nearby:
🌲 Otter Falls, Crab Orchard Falls, Hebron Falls – all just minutes away
🍷 Grandfather Vineyard – 5 min (1.3 miles)
🎢 Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster – 10 min (6 miles)
⛷ Sugar Mountain Resort – 12 min (6.3 miles)
🛷 Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline – 13 min (4.8 miles)
🛍 Downtown Boone – 14 min (8.8 miles)
🍦 Downtown Banner Elk – 17 min
🏔 Grandfather Mountain State Park – 20 min (13 miles)
🌸 Blowing Rock – 20 min (9.8 miles)
🎠 Tweetsie Railroad – 20 min (12 miles)
Whether it’s your first trip to the High Country or your fifteenth, Laurel Ridge makes it easy to explore, play, and come home to comfort.
🛏️ The Space
Main Floor
• 20-ft ceilings + big windows with peaceful mountain views
• Open kitchen with kid-friendly plates, cups, bibs
• King bedroom with ensuite, heated floors + towel warmer
• Cozy living room with fireplace
• Covered deck for morning coffee or stargazing
Loft
• Queen bedroom with mountain views
• Ensuite bath with towel warmer
Lower Level
• Bunk room with twin-over-full bunk bed
• Full bath with heated floors + towel warmer
• Game room with arcade, foosball, theater-style projector
• Toys, books + board games for all ages
• Washer/dryer
• Second covered deck
Outdoor Highlights
• Fire pit + gas grill
• Community heated pool (seasonal- opens Memorial Day weekend), swings, basketball + tennis courts
• 40-amp EV charger
• Two driveways, parking for 4 vehicles
👶 Family Essentials
We travel here with our own little ones, so we’ve stocked Laurel Ridge with the thoughtful details that make family trips feel effortless—from blackout curtains to toy trains.Whether you’re navigating nap time, snack time, or snow-day cabin fever, we’ve got you covered.
Bedtime
• Pack 'n Play
• SlumberPod
• Blackout curtains
• Sound machine
• Toddler bed rail
• Baby monitor
Safety
• Baby gates for stairs
Mealtime
• High chair
• Baby plates, bowls, utensils, and bibs
So you can spend less time packing—and more time making memories.
We can’t wait to host you at Laurel Ridge—whether it’s your first trip or the start of a new tradition.
💛 Click the ♥ to save us for next time (your future self will thank you).
The entire home is yours to enjoy—whether you're sipping cocoa by the fire or playing in the snow. We want your stay to be relaxing, cozy, and stress-free from the moment you arrive.
Winter-Friendly Road Access:
Laurel Ridge is located directly off Highway 105, a well-maintained main road that's plowed and salted regularly. Our neighborhood HOA also plows and salts early (typically by 7 AM), and the street to our lower driveway is completely flat—a rare perk in the mountains!
If snow is in the forecast:
• We’ll have the driveway scraped and salted before you arrive
• Additional salt is available on site just in case
No steep switchbacks, no stressful arrivals—just easy mountain access so you can settle in and start making memories.
Driveway Details
Lower Driveway
• Completely flat
• Fits 2 SUVs
• Access to home via stairs
Upper Driveway
• Convenient access to front door
• Fits 2 SUVs
A keypad entry on the main level makes check-in a breeze. Please note there are two sets of stairs, so feel free to reach out with questions to help you plan ahead.
We’re always happy to help—and can’t wait to host your stay!
We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. You can easily check yourself in upon arrival and I’m just a phone call or message away if you have any questions.
Our neighborhood has a heated pool, and a park. The park is steps from our home and has tennis courts, basketball, swings, a large field for sports and a neighborhood hiking trail.
Window A/C units are installed June through September and keep the home comfortable throughout the summer. Have questions? Just ask—we're happy to help.
The indoor gas stove is available October through March for cozy mountain evenings.
We provide a thoughtful welcome guide filled with our favorite local spots for food, fun, and family-friendly adventures.
Amenities at TheaterGameRm*HeatedFloors*FireptTennis*Swing*Fam
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Great location relative to town and Boone. Charming house, hosts made everything a breeze from booking to check-in to all the helpful labels in the home.
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9Outstanding
(2 Ratings)
"Great location relative to town and Boone. Charming house, hosts made everything a breeze from booking to check-in to all the helpful labels in the home."
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