Escape to the charming Starry Nights Barn, nestled on 20+ acres of private farmland with a quarter mile of state-stocked trout stream. Unwind in your private hot tub or explore the property's whimsical surprises, including a petting zoo and bird aviary.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4112 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$597
NZ$597
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo?
* Sleep Under the Lights in a Floating King Bed *
Expect a fully-immersive, animal-doting, nature-loving, amenity-rich, whimsical & memorable experience?
Hellooo Farm-Stay and welcome to Mountain Magic Resort!
Farm Highlights & Access:
✔ Petting Zoo & Pickleball Court
✔Ziplines, Huge Slide, Trampoline & Axe Toss
✔ 1/4-mile Stocked trout creek (fishing, wading, tubing)
✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking Trails
✔ Land Art, Seating & Swings Galore!
Cabin Highlights:
✔ King Hanging Bed & Full Bathroom with tub & shower
✔ Add'l Sleeping: Cargo net hammock loft + Single Couch + Stairwell Single
✔ Private Hot Tub & Access to multiple Fire Pits
✔ WiFi, Smart TV (bring codes), A/C, W/D, Charcoal Grill
Designed with couples in mind, Starry Nights is an open-loft barn retreat where romance meets rustic charm. A suspended king bed, soft shimmering lights, and soaring ceilings create a space that feels both intimate and unforgettable.
It’s cozy, unique, and perfect for two — yet flexible enough for a small family getaway.
This is an open loft layout, meaning the hanging king bed, fully stocked kitchen, and dining area share one beautifully designed space. The result feels airy, warm, and intentionally simple.
Additional sleeping includes:
• A cargo net hammock loft (a huge hit with kids)
• An oversized single couch
• A single twin bed in the lower stairwell area (not suitable for a child)
Ideal occupancy: 2 adults + 1–2 children
Your unit includes:
• A private deck with hot tub
• Charcoal grill
• Easy parking right at your door (just one step inside)
Whether you're soaking under the stars or enjoying morning coffee above the pasture, this space was built for slowing down.
Important Layout Details (Please Read):
Starry Nights is the upper level of our barn. The lower level is a separate rental.
✔ Separate entrances
✔ Separate parking
✔ Separate decks & hot tubs
✔ Separate HVAC and washer/dryer
The only shared element is the roof.
Because this is a barn-style build, some sound transfer is possible between levels. We ask all guests to be respectful so everyone can enjoy their stay.
Farm Location: Sugar Grove, NC: (20-25 mins to Boone)
— 3 mi or 5 mins: Dutch Creek Horse Trail, Watauga River & Trash Can Falls (swimming hole);
— 5 mi or 10 mins: Cove Creek Store/Grill (made-to-order sandies or missed basic groceries);
— 8 mi or 15 mins: Mast General Store & Valle Crucis;
— 10 mi or 20 mins: Downtown Boone, Banner Elk Winery, Over Yonder Restaurant & Watauga Lake;
— 15+ mi or 25-30 mins: Hawsknest Tubing / Ziplines, Sugar Mountain Skiing & Boone Golf;
— 17-20 mi or 30-40 mins: Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, App Ski Mtn, Moses Cone & Tanger Outlets & Gamekeeper Restaurant;
— 20+ mi or 45 mins: Grandfather Mountain & Rough Ridge Overlook; and
— 35-45 mi or 60+ mins: Linville Falls / Linville Caverns (what a Day Trip!)
Why Guests Love Mountain Magic Resort
✔ Unique farm stay experience
✔ Rare amenities you can’t replicate
✔ Perfect for creating core memories
✔ Peaceful, private, and truly different
Who Is Our Typical Guest?
✔ Small Families & Couples
✔ Nature Lovers & Animal Lovers
✔ Adventure Seekers
✔ Perfect for All Ages
What Animals are at the Farm?
✔ Plenty of Goats & Bunnies, for sure!
✔ Pig & 2 Ponies
✔ Entire Aviary of Colorful Birds
✔ Wild ducks and escaped bunnies all over
* Our Farm is home to 5 vacation rentals that share all of the amenities! If this one isn't the right fit, ask to see all of our cabin rentals and farm stay experiences:
FARM/CABIN RULES, PETS, POLICIES:
— Dog Friendly. One Dog Max. 25 Pounds Max. $50/Dog. It is NOT acceptable to leave your dog alone if they are constant barkers, this would not be fair to the guests below. Have a larger or more dogs, please inquire before booking.
— Max 4 guests
— No Extra Visitors Allowed to visit the Farm other than approved guests staying in the cabin.
— No Holiday Day Arrivals or Departures.
— No Sunday Arrivals or Departures.
— Bring veggies if you want to feed the animals (no corn or sweet feed allowed).
— Winter Access: No steep inclines to and from town, but we will be 4x4 required in the event of a major snowstorm or iced over roads, please come prepared accordingly, please!
* PLEASE NOTE: There will be guests staying downstairs (a small 2-bedroom unit), but we did the best job possible of separating and segregating the two units, but noise will certainly travel. We ask that you take off your shoes, respect our pet policy, and be aware that there are guests trying to enjoy peace and quiet below you. *
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
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 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
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)
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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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
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About the area
Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Kidd Brewer Stadium, or consider a night out at The Mill at Rock Creek. Visit our Sugar Grove travel guide
Is Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo? pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo??
As of 20 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo? on 23 Mar 2026 start from NZ$597, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo??
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo??
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo??
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo? located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Watauga River and within 12 miles (20 km) of Watson Island and Watauga Lake. Apple Hill Farm and Buckeye Recreational Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Starry Nights Farm Stay Fishing and Petting Zoo? Reviews
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Hands down, the best family vacation!!!! Every time we stay, we fall in love all over again. This is the best property to stay at, as a family. The kids are always so happy!!! It’s truly breathtaking!!!
This is our second year coming to this amazing property. It’s absolutely beautiful in the fall. There is so much to do on the property for young families that the property is a vacation. It is a unique place to make amazing memories. Our grandchildren asked to return. Thank you for sharing your home with us. Cat
We spent three nights at Starry Nights. Connie, the owner was so kind! The whole property is beautiful. So many whimsical details and I loved the animals! Starry nights was beautiful and clean. Such a romantic getaway. Convenient to Boone, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, and we even took a drive to Bristol, TN. Highly recommend this property to anyone looking for romance, style, and fun!
We had an amazing stay this summer at this property. We have stayed at another property run by this manager and loved it. This summer tried the top and bottom unit here. The manager was responsive to our questions and the property is AMAZING! My three sons all wish to come back again. My teenagers fished each evening and my youngest made friends with other visitors and was non-stop active out of doors for this vacation. We went out and about in Boone and Blowing Rock a few times but overall the kids requested to stay at the property and enjoy the amenities. We will be back!
Beautiful surroundings! Very comfortable and cute barn loft. We enjoyed the little petting zoo with goats, rabbits & turkeys! Thank you for a nice anniversary stay! We hope to be back!
Lisa F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel J.
14 Jan 2019
Love the property
The barn and property was great. More than we could imagine
We had planned to do several things on in the area on our trip but fell so in love with the barn and the property we didn’t want to leave. Our trip off property ended up consisting of a trip to the grocery store so we could get back. It was the perfect relaxing weekend getaway!
My husband and I had such an amazing stay at the "barn upstairs". There is so much to do on the property. We enjoyed hiking the woods and relaxing by the pond. My husband even went tubing in the lazy stream and loved it. The barn itself was beautifully decorated and so romantic. I love how it just glows at night. I can't say enough about how much we loved the place. We will be returning!!
This was a chance booking as is was a middle ground / neutral spot for long estranged family members to reconnect. Lots of beautiful places to sit, and entertaining things to do...with the Christmas tree a glow inside and the grounds fully landscaped in Summer splendor outside — one got really have all the best. It was perfect. Thank you.
We had a wonderful stay at this property. Connie, the owner was extremely responsive regarding our questions. The accommodations & property are immaculate. There is the sweetest petting zoo & walking trails around her 15 acre property (complete with disc swing and in-ground trampoline!) Very safe as well, as I had the pleasure of sprinting after my very “spirited” 4 year old up & down the trails. 🙃 we will certainly be back! Thanks Connie for such wonderful accommodations. -Karla
This is a great property! Our kids loved all the animals! It was very peaceful. I gave the overall rating of 4 stars because the chlorine in the hot tub was very strong and irritated our skin. Also, my son is allergic to dust. The accommodations were fairly dusty. I tried to wipe down most of the dust, but he still was affected. We enjoyed our stay though.
We had such an amazing and relaxing time! The petting zoo was so cute! We stayed for two nights and came to ski and relax:) The only critique I have was that the bathroom (specifically the shower) was not cleaned but other than that it was so clean and a super comfy space! The property is shared and perfect for anyone who loves unique spots. We definitely want to return back and stay for longer- but we were so lucky to have the two days we did! We bought carrots for the animals too (super funny watching the goats jump with excitement!). Another fun thing was exploring the property and getting to see the hidden items on the property! The trampoline, swings, hammocks, fire pits, etc were so fun! We couldn’t have loved a place more! Thank you for this experience! See you soon!!
We really needed a break from our house and the monotony of social distancing. This was the perfect place! My son and I stayed in the upstairs unit, and friends stayed in the bottom. The kids roamed the property, loved the goats, went tubing and had a blast roasting marshmallows. The adults sat in the shade, enjoyed the goats (who doesn’t like a baby goat?), drank wine, read books and soaked in the fresh air. Perfect place for a lovely stay. Only suggestion — bring sleep masks of your own! I had one (I always do), but my son didn’t. He would have slept longer if he did :-). (There is one there, but in today’s day I wasn’t comfortable having him use it.)
Starry Nights is truly a special destination and a place our family will return to! Staying in a barn was such a cool experience for our kids, but what made it even more memorable was the farm. So much time and work has gone until all the details of the grounds from swings, hammocks, fire pits and the petting zoo. We especially loved the goats!! We wish we could have spent more time just soaking it all in. I think next time we take the kids we’ll try Fairytale, which is the lower section of the barn, as it offers two bedrooms and more privacy. There were two downsides to Starry Nights but not enough not to give it a five...the mattresses for the king and the pull-out sofa weren’t very comfortable. I can sleep almost anywhere but the king was too soft for me and it hurt my husband’s back. Our kids don’t usually complaint but the mattress for the sleeper sofa wasn’t very good. There also wasn’t any ice cube trays in the kitchen. We knew it wasn’t a large kitchen and that was fine with us but having ice would have been nice. All in all it was a lovely place and an experience like none other! Can’t wait to return!!
This property is wonderful for families. On-site petting “zoo” consisting of goats, bunnies, small horses, and a wide variety of birds! Not to mention the alpacas! Playground, fire pits, beautiful surroundings for walking/hiking and the accommodations for gathering, eating, sleeping, etc. exceeded our expectations! On our last morning there, we woke up to a dusting of snow! A truly magical place!
Venue is as pictured, the grounds are beautiful and the farm animals are a unique addition. The only drawback to this unit is the sound travels within it from the unit below.
Excellent location. We enjoyed the property and had fun in the recreation area (I totally kicked my husband's tail in ax throwing). We enjoyed the goats, bunnies, ponies, and lamas. So wonderful to interact and feed them carrots. The barn was a real treat and very comfortable! Everything was clean and so many neat touches throughout. Really appreciated little things like salt and pepper. Will gladly stay here again.
Really enjoyed our stay. We were in the upper apartment of the barn. It was spacious and beautiful. Well appointed. Quiet. There was a family downstairs and we never heard anything. We did not partake in the hot tub or anything outdoors as hurricane Ian came through as a tropical storm with a lot of rain. Lovely property and hope to rent again the next time we are back in town.