Mountain Family Lodge offers a peaceful escape with two spacious living rooms. The media room has an 8-foot slate pool table that converts to a dining table. Two kitchens make group meals easy. After hiking, guests can soak in the hot tub or gather around the fire pit.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 28534 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests.
Welcome to Mountain Family Lodge
Mountain Family Lodge is a large, multi-suite mountain retreat located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Boone and Blowing Rock, and close to Appalachian Ski Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. Set among wooded surroundings with long-range mountain character, the property is designed to accommodate large families and groups looking for a shared gathering space with multiple private sleeping areas.
The home can sleep up to 28 guests across multiple suites and additional sleeper sofas, with 9 full bathrooms and two full kitchens to support group stays. The layout is spread across multiple levels, offering a mix of private suites and shared common areas.
Group & Event Use Large gatherings and events are permitted on a case-by-case basis with prior approval. An additional event impact fee of $2,500 applies to approved events such as weddings or large gatherings that involve additional guests, parking needs, or setup requirements.
Events are not coordinated on-site, but an event coordinator will assist with logistics once approval is granted.
A neighboring property, Appalachian Mountain Lodge, may also be available for rent and can increase total capacity for larger group bookings (up to approximately 70 guests combined when both properties are rented).
Common Areas & Amenities Mountain Family Lodge offers multiple shared spaces designed to accommodate large groups:
Two living rooms across different levels Media room with large screen, projector, and seating Sunroom with additional seating and TV Central game area featuring an 8-foot slate pool table (convertible to dining surface) Multiple dining areas across kitchens and common spaces Wrap-around deck with outdoor seating and dining areas Covered courtyard for additional outdoor gathering space Hot tub Outdoor fire pit Gas Grill Surrounding wooded areas with informal walking and hiking opportunities Parking for up to 8 vehicles Washer/dryer available for guest use WiFi, cable TV, and streaming-capable televisions are provided throughout the home.
Sleeping Arrangements The home is organized into suites and additional sleeping areas. Please review carefully for layout and privacy details.
First Floor Suites (4 suites | 6 bedrooms total | 5 bathrooms)
Home On The Range Suite – Sleeps 3 1 queen bed + 1 twin bed, full bathroom Terra Suite – Sleeps 3 1 king bed + 1 twin bed, full bathroom Butterfly Garden Suite – Sleeps 2 1 king bed, ensuite bathroom, patio access Hummingbird Garden Suite – Sleeps 2 1 king bed, ensuite bathroom, patio access Second Floor Suites (3 suites + 2 additional bedrooms | 6 bedrooms total | 3 bathrooms)
Orient Express Suite – Sleeps 4 King bed + queen futon, ensuite bathroom, deck access Secret Garden Suite – Sleeps 2 Queen bed, full bathroom, deck access Blue Ridge Manor Suite – Sleeps 4 Two connected bedrooms: 1 king bed + 2 twin beds, full bathroom, deck access Zen Garden Bedroom – Sleeps 2 Queen bed, shared bathroom (with Bamboo Hideaway), patio access Bamboo Hideaway Bedroom – Sleeps 4 Queen bed + twin-over-twin bunk, shared bathroom (with Zen Garden Bedroom) Additional Sleeping (Sofa Beds & Flexible Spaces)
Main level queen sleeper sofa (shared full bathroom nearby) Lower level queen sofa bed in den area Total occupancy includes all sleeper sofas: up to 28 guests
Kitchens & Dining The home includes two full kitchens, each equipped with:
Oven and stovetop Full-size refrigerator Dishwasher Microwave Dining options include:
Main dining area seating up to 20 guests Additional dining spaces seating approximately 14–16 guests combined Convertible pool table dining surface seating up to 14 guests Multiple smaller dining areas in kitchen spaces Total indoor dining capacity across all areas is approximately 30+ guests, depending on configuration.
Additional Notes
Dog-friendly (pet fee required). No cats permitted. Multi-level layout with shared and private bathroom access throughout Designed for large group stays with multiple gathering spaces rather than a single centralized floor plan
Mountain Family Lodge offers the space and setting for families and large groups to reconnect in the mountains—whether sharing meals, relaxing by the fire, or simply enjoying time away together.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
7 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
9 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Ice skating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 5,750 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
About the area
Located in Boone, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Appalachian Cultural Museum and Horn in the West are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Tweetsie Railroad and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Appalachian Soccer Stadium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Boone travel guide
Is Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests.?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests. located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Boone Golf Club, Arko Dog Park and The Greenway Trail. Appalachian Soccer Stadium and Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Mountain Family Lodge: A spacious 7-bedroom retreat in Boone, NC, perfect for 28 guests. Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Overall great home. Tons of room, which was great. The water pressure on the well system is a bit of an inconvenience, but it was stated in the home the water pressure issue. Otherwise decently clean. A couple of minor house issues, but the cabin rental manager was nice about my report.
Carissa L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Lauren P.
29 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Plenty of space for 5 families
My friends stayed here for our annual Tweetsie trip we take with our kids. There were 11 adults and 10 kids ranging from 4 months to 7 years old. We loved the layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Each family had privacy and space when needed. The outdoor space is incredible. Loved how we could all sit at that huge patio table together at the same time! There is a grassy area for the kids to run around and a beautiful fire pit. There were some issues with the house that didn't totally disrupt our stay but would want to make sure they were addressed, hence the knock off one star. I contacted the rental company about these. We had a host on call via text and phone who was very friendly and responsive! Perfect location for Tweetsie, Alpine Roller Coaster, Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, and all the highlights.
I would definitely stay again. It is not easy finding homes that can accommodate a large group with many bedrooms. Check in process was great and with a personal greeting. House was clean with plenty of space for my group of 12 coworkers.
The house was not clean when we checked in. One bed had mold on the sheets and had to be washed before use. There were fluids spilled on the pool table, the stairs, and down the stairway walls that were not cleaned up. Most dishes needed to be washed before use and were in bad shape. We were told that we would have all of the dishes needed to prepare the meals, but there were no pots that were usable for the task. The washer was moldy and had to be bleached before use. There was no vacuum on-site for cleanup. We were very disappointed in the state of the house.
Sherri S.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Caron C.
10 Nov 2020
4 Stars
Everything was good. Loved Moriah. She was a great help.
Caron C.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Ginny A.
12 Aug 2020
Golf Get-A-Way
It was a pleasure working with Carolina Cabin Rentals. They were extremely professional before, during, and after the rental was completed. We were able to reach out to a "host" individual that answered all our questions and provided us with immediate feedback when necessary.
My three-star rating reflects the rental property itself. The house is beautiful and has tremendous potential. It was obvious some renovations were done to improve this beautiful property. IE: deck repairs, outdoor steps, kitchen ceiling, new bathroom. While the house can sleep 12, quarters will be tight. The whole house needs a major deep clean...even more so considering we are amid the COVID crisis.
We experienced a strong musty odor in the meeting room on the second floor. Enough so that we didn't use that room. The furniture should also be updated as it is not comfortable and contain odors and food debris. We detected strong odors in each kitchen. It took a while but we realized those smells came from the PLASTIC garbage containers! Crumbs and dirty stained paper towels were found underneath the bags that lined the containers. The containers were never cleaned prior to our visit. Utensils in both kitchens were worn, warped, or damaged. They all must be replaced to be considered useable. We washed all utensils prior to using them as they did not look clean. Coupled with that problem, is the dishwasher which should be replaced as it did not clean the dishes well at all. One TV separated from the wall mount and hung haphazardly for 36 hours after notification. The light/fan in the upstairs suite was not in working order. The bathrooms contained a build-up of grime on shower stalls and sinks. It's a great house but is out-dated and lacks cleanliness. Future rentals should be halted until these issues can be addressed. It will take more than a "cleaning" individual to do the job. It needs professional cleaning to address long-term neglect. I do hope this review will not be posted for others to view. My intent is not to hurt the owner or Carolina Cabin Rentals. It's to bring light to a problem that can be corrected. If it must be posted, please just use the review of Carolina Cabin Rentals.
Thank you.
Ginny Alger
Ginny A.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Ginny A.
12 Aug 2020
Golf Get-A-Way
It was a pleasure working with Carolina Cabin Rentals. They were extremely professional before, during, and after the rental was completed. We were able to reach out to a "host" individual that answered all our questions and provided us with immediate feedback when necessary.
My three-star rating reflects the rental property itself. The house is beautiful and has tremendous potential. It was obvious some renovations were done to improve this beautiful property. IE: deck repairs, outdoor steps, kitchen ceiling, new bathroom. While the house can sleep 12, quarters will be tight. The whole house needs a major deep clean...even more so considering we are amid the COVID crisis.
We experienced a strong musty odor in the meeting room on the second floor. Enough so that we didn't use that room. The furniture should also be updated as it is not comfortable and contain odors and food debris. We detected strong odors in each kitchen. It took a while but we realized those smells came from the PLASTIC garbage containers! Crumbs and dirty stained paper towels were found underneath the bags that lined the containers. The containers were never cleaned prior to our visit. Utensils in both kitchens were worn, warped, or damaged. They all must be replaced to be considered useable. We washed all utensils prior to using them as they did not look clean. Coupled with that problem, is the dishwasher which should be replaced as it did not clean the dishes well at all. One TV separated from the wall mount and hung haphazardly for 36 hours after notification. The light/fan in the upstairs suite was not in working order. The bathrooms contained a build-up of grime on shower stalls and sinks. It's a great house but is out-dated and lacks cleanliness. Future rentals should be halted until these issues can be addressed. It will take more than a "cleaning" individual to do the job. It needs professional cleaning to address long-term neglect. I do hope this review will not be posted for others to view. If it must be posted, please just use the review of Carolina Cabin Rentals.
Thank you.
Ginny Alger
Ginny A.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sheena V.
2 Aug 2020
Absolutely Amazing!
We came up for our team meeting and had the most amazing time! There were 21 of us and we had plenty of room! We used the back porch more than anything. It is an absolutely beautiful cabin! We could not have been more pleased. We will definitely rent this house again!
The only advice I would give is to add some celling fans to the porch to help on hot day ♥️
Sheena V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JD L.
27 Jul 2020
Mountain Family Lodge
Great week at the Lodge. Riah met us to show us around and point out important items.
Beautiful property - perfect for large groups.
Would love to visit again.
JD L.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tama L.
19 Jul 2020
Family Reunion
We rented both Appalachian mountain Lodge and Mountain Family Lodge for a family reunion. It worked really well for us. We enjoyed the yard space for our family games. On the back patio/ porch there were quite a few broken chairs that were there ..... I wished those had been removed. Overall the place was generally clean, though there was dust in the corners. I would return .......... it was a great space for out family reunion. We all had a nice big area to gather and we also had our own space to go.
We stayed at the Mountain Family Lodge over Christmas. It was great for our multi-generational group. We appreciated the two kitchens for meal prep and some holiday baking. The kitchens were well equipped but we brought along a few specialty items (rice cooker, huge mixing bowls). The surrounding area was full of nice day hikes and the proximity to the Parkway was useful.
The only issue was that the pull out sofa in the downstairs living room was not usable for adults to sleep on. It should be replaced or not counted in available sleeping rooms. It was awful.
Overall a fabulous stay - the management company brought some pies for Christmas dinner and had a tree already set up. Would consider coming back in the summer when we could use the porch more.
Margaret B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Debra E.
13 Nov 2019
4 Stars
We had a great time. The only thing was the sleeper sofa in the small room downstairs is very worn. The couple that was in this room did not get any rest. It was very uncomfortable to sleep on. Other than this everything was great. There was plenty of room for our large group and everyone was able to have their own sleeping space. Yet it was awesome to have rooms large enough that the whole group could gather and fellowship together. The house was clean and the kitchens were well equipped for large group cooking. Thanks
Debra E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Teea D.
2 Oct 2019
The Family home lodge , spectacular weekend
Me and my entire group was very very satisfied with the whole entire view the house itself and all the amenities we had a wonderful weekend thanks for help making my 28th wedding anniversary a great success
Teea D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Teea D.
2 Oct 2019
The Family home lodge , spectacular weekend
Me and my entire group was very very satisfied with the whole entire view the house itself and all the amenities we had a wonderful weekend thanks for help making my 28th wedding anniversary a great success
Teea D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ania M.
30 Sept 2019
5 Stars
A lovely home and beautiful setting. All the ladies really enjoyed relaxing, gathering and fellow-shipping together while we were there. The views in the morning were awesome.
One recommendation is to update the cushions on the front porch (worn from the weather) and replacing some of the lights to the fire pit (hard to see where to step at night).
I would definitely rent this home again and working with Carolina Cabin Rentals was a pleasurable experience.
Ania M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ron F.
18 Aug 2019
5 Stars
Great company to work with. The house is fantastic (second straight year). We'll be back next year.. Many thanks, Ron
Just the perfect distance from town and felt remote. We enjoyed every bit of the house except the hot tub.
Ibn M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nate J.
10 Jul 2019
Home seems to be in a little bit of disrepair
We have hosted our company retreat at this location 3 out of the past six years. We loved it the last time we came in 2017. We still had a great time, and love the surroundings, the field, the trail, the eating area, the firepit and much more. However, it seems that it has not been as well kept as the previous times we've been there. Here is some of what we experienced that might make us rethink where we hold our next retreat:
- The showers seem to be increasingly unreliable (no water pressure, long waits for the water to warm)
- The attic HVAC unit was leaking through the doorframe of the Hummingbird Room and caused the door to warp so the door wouldn't lock
- Cracked countertop
- Soundbar downstairs in the entertainment room has been removed (not sure if it was stolen by previous guests) but it should be replaced. We enjoy watching shows or movies down there.
These are just a few small things, but they speak to what seems to be trending towards a neglected house. We absolutely love this place and don't want to go elsewhere. However, we may do so in the future. I hope this isn't dispiriting or frustrating for you. it is genuinely meant to give constructive feedback on some steps that can be taken to care for an awesome place.
Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you.
Nate J.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sujay K.
23 Apr 2019
Excellent stay
The house overall was very impressive. Nice view, everything inside was very clean and my entire family really enjoyed it. And we are typically hard to impress. We will likely rent again, very nice property.
Sujay K.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Pamela M.
6 Apr 2019
Abundance of Bedrooms
This was a good location for access to Boone and surrounding area. The house was huge with many bedrooms. However, the design felt like multiple additions and the flow of the house was awkward. Both dishwashers need replacing (the top trays fall off of the rollers every time you attempt to use). The grills were both very old and barely functional. The worst part for our group is that the kitchens were separated from the great room and we rented the space for 3 days of planning meetings. If you are just looking for lodging then it will work fine for you.
Pamela M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jim L.
25 Mar 2019
Guys Weeken
Overall we had a great time. Few comments:
1. Upstairs deck needs work. Also the grill upstairs just needs to be thrown out. It was rotted.
2. Upstairs TV not in HD was not ideal for a group of Dads getting away to watch Bball games.
3. Larger fire pit would have been nice.