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Alamo River House in Boone, NC: A charming 3BR chalet for 8 by the river!

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Alamo River House is a rustic 100-year-old home situated on the Watauga River, offering easy access to nearby attractions like Grandfather Mountain and Tweetsie Railroad. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a hot tub overlooking the river, this charming retreat is perfect for relaxation. Enjoy Wi-Fi connectivity throughout your stay and unwind by the wood-burning stove or in front of your Smart TV.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alamo River House in Boone, NC: A charming 3BR chalet for 8 by the river!

Welcome to Alamo River House!

Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, High Mountain Cabin Rentals includes Xplorie, which means free admissions and rentals everyday of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as a Fun Center, Gemstone Mining, Tubing Adventures, Mountain Tours, Zip Lining, and Amusement! See our website, High Mountain Cabin Rentals, for more information or give us a call for more information.

Rustic 100 year old home situated on the Watauga River located in Foscoe which is about 10 minutes from Boone and 15 minutes to Banner Elk. Alamo River House is close to the Foscoe Fishing Company (about 1 tenth of a mile mile from our home), Hidden Valley Antique Mall, Front Porch Antique Market, Grandfather Mountain?(20 minutes), Grandfather Vineyard and Winery?(5 minutes), ?(6 minutes), High Mountain Expeditions, Peanuts & Golf, Hawksnest Tubing and Ziplining (13 minutes), Sugar Mountain Ski Resort (12 minutes), Grandfather Stables (horseback riding, 2 minutes) and so much more! All of these attractions and more are just a short drive away! Tweetsie Railroad is just under a 30 minute drive. The Mast General Store is about 10 minute drive (6 miles) and ASU and Boone is about a 10 minute drive back into town. is just a 7 minute drive away (4.5 miles). The Tanawha Hiking Trail (5 minutes away or 1.7 miles away), stretching 13.5 miles from Julian Price Park to Beacon Heights, parallels the Blue Ridge Parkway on Grandfather Mountain. Tanawha, the Cherokee word for fabulous hawk or eagle, is an appropriate name for this trail that offers hikers spectacular views of distant mountains. Price Lake is less than 15 minutes away as well. Price Lake had many hiking rails, an on-site rental facility for canoes, rowboats or kayak and they also sell bait and rents fishing tackle and picnic areas. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine

Alamo River House offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, HOT TUB, Wi-Fi, Smart TV, wood burning stove (wood not provided),?rustic style home, natural and beautiful rock outcroppings, and the Watauga River is practically in your back yard! Easy all paved access will make this home a place you would want to visit year after year.?

Plus, our home is pet friendly for your 4 legged family member. There is a one time nonrefundable pet fee of $100 per pet plus tax for dogs weighing less than 40 pounds. Additional fee for dogs weighing over 41 pounds, maximum of 2 dogs (no cats).

There is a window unit AC in the living room and there is a portable AC unit in the upper floor bedroom.

Main Floor: There are 2 bedrooms with king beds and 1 bathroom on the main floor. Both bedrooms on the main floor offers King size beds. There is a full bathroom off of the laundry room with a tub/shower bathroom. The fully stocked kitchen offers a gas stove, microwave, and regular coffee maker. Our home does not have a dishwasher, but the sink overlooks the river. The dining room seats 6-8 guests comfortably to enjoy your favorite meal. The living room has a nice sectional sofa, a chair with ottoman, Roku with Netflix, Hulu (you must provide your personal login info) and regular cable channels with Spectrum Cable and a nice wood stove to enjoy those cold winter days. The full size washer and dryer is also on the main level.

Upper Floor: The upper floor has a bedroom with a full size bed and a bunk bed along with a full bathroom. This bedroom has a portable floor AC unit with remote control.

Outside: The back deck is the place to be!! The covered deck has a nice 4 person hot tub overlooking the river, gas grill and seating to relax and listen to the noisy Watauga River. Bring your fly fishing gear and test your skill in the river or you can get what you need at the Foscoe Fishing Company. There are three species of trout found here: the Rainbow, the Brown and the elusive Brook Trout. You can also find smallmouth bass.

The Watauga River is great for fly fishing and cooling off on those warm summer days! You will need a license approved by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. Fishing licenses range from 10 day passes to lifetime passes for residents, non-residents, seniors, and disabled. Prices vary for the length of these passes and what type of resident you are.

In Watauga County, you can obtain a fishing license at: Food Lion in Blowing Rock, Wildlife Unlimited in Boone, Cove Creek Store in Sugar Grove, J&M General Store and Grill in Blowing Rock, Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, Village Hardware in Blowing Rock, Walmart in Boone, Watauga River Fly Shop in Vilas and several other places may offer fishing licenses as well.

NCREC Broker Name: High Mountain Cabin Rentals
NCREC License number: C21704

This is a non-smoking home.

2 night minimum for off peak times
3 night minimum for select holidays and the entire month of October
4 night minimum for the Thanksgiving holiday (Wednesday - Sunday)
6 night minimum for the July 4th week & Christmas/New Year holidays

***Note: As you plan your trip to the mountains, please remember we do get rain, snow, ice, and some foggy days and occasional inconveniences which are out of our control. Winter weather in the Blue Ridge Mountains can occur from November through April. The majority of our homes are accessed by mountain roads, which will be ICY AND SLICK in the winter months. For the safety of you and your party, Please be prepared to drive in snow and ice. This means 4-wheel drive/AWD, good tires, and/or chains. It is your responsibility to be prepared for hazardous road conditions. There will be no refunds, allowances, or date changes resulting from your negligence in this matter.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee Additional

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No large events permitted.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking permitted inside of our rentals.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large events permitted.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

1029169

About the neighborhood

Located in Boone, this chalet is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Foggy Mountain Gem Mine and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Boone travel guide
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Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Sugar Mountain ski resort town park with view of ski chair lift slope and beautiful green lush foliage and clouds in North Carolina Blue Ridge Appalachia
    Sugar Mountain Resort
    14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Grandfather Mountain
    Grandfather Mountain
    21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Watauga River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    9 min drive
  • The Pedalin' Pig
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Puerto Nuevo
    10 min drive
  • Kettell Beerworks
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alamo River House-Open for Bookings!River Front with HOT TUB! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alamo River House-Open for Bookings!River Front with HOT TUB!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alamo River House-Open for Bookings!River Front with HOT TUB!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alamo River House-Open for Bookings!River Front with HOT TUB! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Watauga River and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Grandfather Vineyard & Winery and Julian Price Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Alamo River House in Boone, NC: A charming 3BR chalet for 8 by the river! Reviews

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Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cabin with incredible character!

Its perfect, roomy, great location, awesome view, pet friendly, not far from lots of things to do including the slopes!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

95 O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Alamo River House

This is a fantastic property. Location is wonderful and the river in the back yard really makes the experience. It is an older home without some of the most advanced modern services, but that was exactly what we were looking for. I will stay here again on my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay, we especially loved the river in the backyard. The weather was chilly and windy, so we didn’t spend much time near the river but it was great scenery. The location was convenient to Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. Around 5 to 6 miles to each. We spent some time in the hot tub over looking the river. It was a great trip. My kids didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much character

Loved this house! Close to everything and so cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

BRANDON B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great River home with tons to do and beautiful scenery.

Smooth and enjoyable transaction.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome river house

Loved being able to sleep with the sound of the river going by
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alamo House

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Alamo house. It’s very convenient to everything. It’s a cabin that sits right on the creek which was our favorite part.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

Perfect long weekend in Boone! Great location for skiing, hiking and downtown visits. Our family had a wonderful time. The house was clean and cozy. We had everything we needed to grill out. We absolutely loved the river views and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!!

Beautiful historic home, right on a beautiful creek
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AWESOME AGAIN!

We love the location near several ski slopes. The house is full of character! And allows my fur baby! Hot tub is the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Camp T-Ma Week Ever!

Every year I spend a week with my four older grandchildren. We call it Camp T-Ma. (T-Ma is my grandmother name) The kids loved the river, climbing on the rocks, swimming and fishing. They camped out, or tried to, one night in a tent. We went to Grandfather Mountain, and then hiked a great trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Another day we drove to Damascus to ride the Virginia Creeper Trail. The hot tub was a big hit! We loved it!!!
We loved hiking up the river
Puzzling
Loved walking down to the river
Great back porch
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Rustic place

The house was great ! Rustic but clean. The River was great for fishing and tubing ! The fence could use some work- close to Boone - would love to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place. Great location

We truly enjoyed staying at this mountain house. Authentic cabin with all of the comforts of modern appliances and furnishings. Plus a hot tub! Ideal location to jump off to Boone, Valle Crucis, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Relaxing Stay

We enjoyed our stay. Nice convenient location in the middle of Foscoe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Loved the house had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Great cabin with old charm. Wonderful location and very easy access from main roads. The river and boulders around the property create a beautiful setting. Hope to come back in the summer sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cool home and very crafty

Enjoyed it! Worked for us! Bathroom on main floor is a bit small but still serves its purpose!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mountain getaway!

Clean home with a rustic mountain feel. Easy access to Boone and Banner Elk. The river behind the house is so peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lincoln L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot for a mountain getaway

My wife and kids enjoyed this cabin. Between the rustic vibe, the river, the rocks in the backyard (great for climbing!), and the hot tub, it was the perfect home base for a Blue Ridge Mountain trip. As an added bonus, it's conveniently located near Boone, Blowing Rock, Sugar Mountain, Grandfather Mountain, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel M.

Liked: Check-in

Just okay for the money

This was slightly more rustic than depicted. Old linens, minimal hot water and an over grown yard were not what I was expecting . The fenced in area for my dog was pretty small and was predominantly a giant slab of rock with tons of leaves and vines. It was lovely to be near the water, I really enjoyed hearing it while sitting on the back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Roberta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house was located in a convenient area. Just a few minutes from Boone and Grandfather mountain. The property was lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family fun

This is a special cabin. It's a little quirky but authentic to the feeling of being in the mountains and on the Watauga. We loved it! The cabin is warm in that it feels like you should relax and just enjoy your time right away. Excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Such a cute house with an amazing back porch view, just listening to the sound of the flowing water outback was enough relaxation to make the rental worth it!! I even washing dishes to that view and my 4 year old ended up taking kitchen sink baths because she loved looking out the window at the flowing creek. Beautiful home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021