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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar...

* Property Protection Plan Insurance for security deposit included in online quote; additional damage insurance not required.

Bed Configuration: King (Primary Bedroom, Main Floor), Queen (Guest Bedroom, Main Floor), Queen and 2 Twins (Guest Bedroom, Upstairs), Queen (Downstairs), 6 Twins (3 bunk beds) (Guest bedroom, bunk room accessed through queen room), Sleeps 16

Description: "Discover the charm of "Blue Sky Lodge," a spacious retreat that accommodates up to 16 guests with its 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. This impeccably adorned house boasts three levels of contemporary mountain living within the secure confines of Echota Resorts, an exclusive gated community offering an array of amenities. Thoughtfully furnished for comfort and style, the main level encompasses the kitchen, living room, dining room, primary suite, guest bedroom, and a spacious deck.

The upscale kitchen features new stainless appliances, granite countertops, and seating for four at the kitchen bar. A striking stone gas log fireplace and a vaulted wood ceiling define the living room. The main floor hosts the primary suite with a king-size bed, Jacuzzi tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and access to the deck, as well as another bedroom with a queen-size bed and a full adjacent bathroom. The deck provides a perfect spot for guests to relish the invigorating mountain air and scenic wooded views.

On the upper level, a large bedroom awaits with a queen bed, two twin beds, and a full bathroom. The lower level showcases a den/bedroom with a queen-size bed, an additional guest bedroom with 3 bunk beds (6 twins), and the 4th bathroom (bunk bedroom accessed through the den/bedroom). The living room on this level is equipped with games for entertainment and a 50-inch flat-screen TV.

"Blue Sky Lodge" is ideally situated, just under 100 yards from the Echota clubhouse, where guests can access an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and one of the fitness rooms.

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 House (Overflow parking located across the street at the clubhouse)

4-Wheel Drive Recommended in Winter Months

Property manager

Foscoe Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

557

About the neighborhood

Map
Boone, NC

What's nearby

  • Hound Ears Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sugar Mountain Resort - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Hawksnest Tubing Park - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Appalachian State University - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Grandfather Mountain - 24 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria El Paso - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cardinal - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar... have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar...?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar... located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Watauga River and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Hound Ears Golf Club and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Blue Sky Lodge- Mountain House, Echota Gated Resort, Indoor/Outdoor Pools and Hot Tub, Fitness Ar... Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay, with a large group
Our large friend geoup (3 large families) decided to book a mountain trip and we’re so glad it worked out. We booked this trip prior to destruction/flooding /hurricane situation that occurred in October. We thought for sure it would be cancelled but we were fortunate that this area was not affected by the storm.One family stayed in this community a time before so we were familiar with the area. House is in a great location with walkability to the community pool and hot tub. Each person on this trip (16 to be exact) had a bed. That’s super hard to find anywhere! House was clean and spacious. Kitchen was large, however needs some updated utensils/bowls/materials to cook with- especially if you’re preparing at home. I’d also add that pool towels might be a nice addition so that regular towels don’t have to be used and washed repeatedly. Also- blinds downstairs are tricky to navigate. All small things. Nothing that would make or break this stay. Easy check in and check out. Overall, wonderful stay and location. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Family trip
This is a beautiful, clean, nicely decorated home in a well kept neighborhood. Loved having the amenities, the nice paved roads and the pool. The outdoor pool is just beautiful! We enjoyed all the Adirondack chairs on the porch and spent our mornings sitting out there drinking coffee. The only reason we didn’t give it five stars is we had some water issues. I believe this affected several houses in the area. One day the water started running brown and shortly after that we were notified we were on a boil advisory. This lasted several days. So it was inconvenient to be on vacation, trying to relax, but not able to brush your teeth or wash your dishes without boiling the water. It would have been nice if the rental company made some accommodations. We had to run out and get a lot of bottled water. Two people in our group ended up getting sick with stomach issues-We are not sure if it was related to the water or viral. Unrelated to this boil advisory, several of the toilets in the house ran pretty much constantly and therefore had trouble flushing. The water issue aside, our stay was lovely and really it’s not a reflection on the quality of the house itself. It was just an inconvenience to experience while on a vacation. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for large family
We really enjoyed staying at Blue Sky. The house was great and had plenty of room. It could have used more cooking (i/e/ pots and pans, ) for cooking for a large family. Other than that, we really enjoyed it. The pools and amenities were first rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness
HAPPINESS!
Enjoyed the house ……..Very cozy and relaxing! Good times with FAMILY & FRIENDS!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Great place to stay! Very relaxing. Had everything we needed in the kitchen. Listing management was very nice and helped us get checked in and through the gate when we needed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
This property was great for my family trip to celebrate my parents anniversary. There was space for each family to have some privacy and the communal area was large and well laid out. The kids loved going to the indoor pool and we were close to lots of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for all ages to relax and escape
We loved the property and the closeness to the clubhouse. Plenty of space for the whole crew and absolutely loved our time in the mountains and such a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location!
The house was great for our family trip. We visited with 4 families, including 5 small children and the space worked very well for us. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking equipment and the check-in process was excellent. We had an issue with the hot water the first day, but it was dealt with promptly. The location of the house is perfect. We were near hiking, wineries, breweries, the alpine coaster, Grandfather Mountain and restaurants and grocery stores. The indoor swimming pool is right across the street and the kids had a great time swimming. There are two bedrooms downstairs. We used the bunk room, but prospective guests should know that the other room downstairs doesn’t have a door and was less usable as a bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this house
We had an amazing time! I loved the spaciousness of the house. We had three families and all the kids stayed downstairs. The kids enjoyed the indoor pool and the parents enjoyed outdoor time with their families.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin for Large Group
We had such a great time. Plenty of room and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Very nice spot just 15 minutes away from Tweetsie Railroad, Boone and Blowing Rock. It's a spacious house with numerous bedrooms. Directly across the street is an awesome pool that family enjoyed. Quiet, Clean. If you are planning on cooking, bring all ingredients including spices, Pam, etc. Kitchen will well stocked with equipment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parents weekend
Great property! Comfortable and a perfect mountain cabin feel. Property was very clean and easy to get to. Would highly recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Mountain Getaway
We really enjoyed this property. Overall, it was clean, well maintained, adequately stocked and a great location for all of our adventures. The living room was a little smaller than what the pictures made it seem, but we made it work. The porch and outside seating were awesome. The mattresses in all the bedrooms except master really need to be upgraded. I’m not usually picky, but these were pretty flimsy and cheap. And one or two more small/medium size pots for cooking might be helpful. Overall though, we had a wonderful week spent with family. The amenities at the resort were amazing and the communication with the rental company was right on point! We would for sure stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Swaroop

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ximomara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The location of the property is great. Checking and checking out the staff was great. Beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and cute
Stayed with two other families and we had enough room for everyone. The fireplace didn’t work when we arrived but someone came the next day to fix it. Kids had a blast. The pool and hot tub are were okay. Hot in wasn’t working the second day. It had everything we needed in the kitchen. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Chase E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Trip
The listing description was accurate as described. A few hiccups that occurred on the stay but they were addressed in a timely manner. Two complaints, the heating in the house was inconsistent from level to level and for a house that sleeps this many guests the hot water heater needs to be upgraded to accommodate so many guests. Overall it was a nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving get together
Wonderful family vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kenya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best for families
Stayed here with with a group of couples and way to many bunk beds/twin beds for all couples to have their own space. If you are staying here with more than 3 people bring your own trash bags. Towels are also short supply. Overall the house was nice and clean but misleading space wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dixie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Home
We very much enjoyed our stay at this house. It was a very comfortable, clean, cozy house and we made some very special memories with our family. Only a couple of small problems, which did not affect the quality of our visit: The sinks in the master bath wee both clogged and slow to drain. The a/c unit was very loud and needs to be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homecoming Reunion
College friends met in Boone to celebrate App State Homecoming and 35 years since our graduation!! House was beautiful, comfortable, and clean. Very nice! Five stars, but there are a few suggestions: for a house that sleeps 16, would have been nice to have dining room and living room seating to accommodate everyone. Only dishwashing powder for 2 runs….would have been nice to have a few more…when there is a crowd, you use a lot of dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay!
This was a perfect location for our family girls weekend! The property is beautiful and well represented in the description. All cooking utensils we needed were provided. Bring any seasonings, food wrap etc. you may need. Use ground cofee, no keurig:) Scenery is beautiful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not a 5 bedroom house
This house states it is a 5-bedroom house but it is definitely not. The “5th bedroom” is actually a room that has to be passed through to get to the bunk bed bedroom and the laundry room, has no closet or storage and has a futon as “the bed”. Definitely not suitable for 5 adult couples with or without kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities
Home convenient to all attractions and loved having the indoor pool across the road!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This is the best location and cabin in proximity to the pool and downtown areas. It was clean and perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022