[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony ![Fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/dccbc29e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/f46b9d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/feeb9c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/c3ac2922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/c7a7aa97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to River Ranch, a luxurious farm-stay retreat nestled in the Bethel area of Sugar Grove. With three king bedrooms, four bathrooms, and private hot tub overlooking the entire farm and creek. Enjoy access to a theatre room, wine room with wood-burning fireplace as well as outdoor seating and dining areas. 8.4 Very good ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay RIVER RANCH HIGHLIGHTS: Three King Bedrooms (on each floor) & 4 Bathrooms ... Check! Private Hot Tub with a huge deck overlooking the entire farm & creek ... Check! Theatre Room, Wine Room, Wood-Burning Fireplace, outdoor seating & dining ... Check! WiFi, Smart TVs (bring codes), A/C, W/D ... Check! Pool Table, Fire Pit, Porch Swing & easy access to all amenities ... Check! Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food), Basic Coffee Maker & Gas Grill ... Check! An Instagram-worthy Farm-Stay experience ... Check! RULES: No Holiday Arrivals. No visitors allowed to the farm. PETS: One Dog Allowed: $75 for up to 25 pounds max. More than one dog or a larger dog requires pre-approval - please inquire! FARM ACCESS / HIGHLIGHTS: 20+ acres to explore & 1/4 mile of state-stocked trout stream ... Check! Private Petting Zoo, Bird Aviary ... Check! Zip Lines (2), Trampoline AND Pickleball ... Check! Hiking trails, so many swings and whimsical surprises ... Check! 25 mins to Boone, 30 mins to Banner Elk & skiing! RULES, PETS & POLICIES: No Holiday Arrivals or Departures. No Visitors allowed at the farm. Three night minimum & available November thru April only. One Dog Allowed: $75 for up to 25 pounds max. No cats. More than one dog or a larger dog requires pre-approval - please inquire! Well-decorated. Well-stocked. Expectations met. We like to let our 50 photos do the talking! River Ranch is luxury and a true second home, opened only for the winter months (November through April). The cabin is meticulously kept and we keep party sizes at 6 or under. Master King bedroom, pool table and TV room are upstairs with a main level King bedroom (that feels like a master) and one King bedroom downstairs next to your Wine Tasting Room! Our guest house (Honeymoon Cabin) is a rental, as well as our neighboring barns and Airstream! There will be other small families or couples on the farm enjoying the animals and amenities, however, there is no reason for anyone, other than our workers that utilize one of River Ranch's garages for maintenance needs to travel up to your cabin. It sits up on the knoll overlooking the entire property (and all the amenities are private for only our cabins!) The Bethel area of Sugar Grove is a quaint area, easily accessible, near everything you will need. And the corner store just up the road has all of the basics you may need from milk and eggs to gas. It’s a slower “Valle Crucis” if you are familiar with the area! We have a paved driveway with grading, it can be a difficult climb in the winter months without 4x4. We will always recommend 4x4 in the winter months, however, we are also located off a state-maintained road and we would consider us "easier access." PETS: We allow only one dog, under 25 pounds, with a $75 pet fee (weight and breed limitations, please ask). ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis ### 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 ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20100000/20091800/20091704/76a75a66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magic Cabin: Private Petting Zoo, Firepit & Hot Tub Sugar Grove - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 238 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=20091704&PinnedHotelID=20091704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32510000/32500600/32500554/af958f34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Starry Nights: Farm Stay, Zip Lines, Fishing & Petting Zoo? 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 623582 New River Ranch Luxury hot Tub Pool Table Trout Stream Ponds New River Ranch Luxury hot Tub Pool Table Trout Stream Ponds ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.28195%2C-81.85831&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BYhWatS1IQUjMVGY4qNtfyHG6I0=) Watauga County, NC #### What's nearby - Beech Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 18.3 km - Kidd Brewer Stadium - 28 min drive - 28.2 km - Land of Oz - 29 min drive - 20.7 km - Appalachian State University - 29 min drive - 28.9 km - Sugar Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 27.4 km #### Getting around - Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 80 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Beech Mountain Resort Cafeteria - ‬31 min drive - ‪Beech Mountain Brewing Co. Taproom and Grill - ‬31 min drive - ‪Poppy’s Coffee shop - ‬30 min drive - ‪Atlantic Ale House - ‬28 min drive - ‪First Chair Coffe Shop - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Watauga River and within 12 mi (20 km) of Watson Island and Watauga Lake. Apple Hill Farm and Buckeye Recreational Center are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Ranch: Petting Zoo & Farm Stay Reviews 8.4 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry N. Feb 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just absolutely Ahhhmazing So much to do on property ##### Terry N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dora J. Oct 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway The home sits on a ranch with other homes but private most of the time. Very well maintained. At Homs feel. ##### Dora J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manuel T. Dec 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Picturous My husband and I spent our Anniversary here we had a nice time. We enjoyed playing and feeding the animals daily. We stayed 1 night in starry liked the fact we did not have to climb steps to acess it. We stayed 2 nights in the Luxury home up on hill. Very clean, well kept. We enjoyed the theatre room. We were disappointed we could not use the fire place we wete looking forward to a fire, but we still had a nice time. The home was very cozy, you can tell it is of quality build and love went into the nice vacation spot. Our grandkids would like it. Bed was comfortable. I recommend the property. Thank you Connie for sharing ❤️ your spot with us. ##### Manuel T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jared N. Jan 13, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Stay Far Away We paid for a 3-bedroom house and upon arrival we found out that the 3rd bedroom was in an unventilated basement with no windows for exit in case of a fire. Furthermore, there was a refrigerator down there full of rotting food that the owners left behind. The owner said it was out job to take the time out of our day and clean the room so that someone could sleep in it. We filed a complaint with the local building department, and they are going to look into the illegal bedroom. Filed a complaint with VRBO as well as with the owners and neither were willing to refund any portion of the stay for the inconvenience. Please do yourself a favor and don't let the looks fool you - The owners are nasty money hungry people. ##### Jared N. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. Dec 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect mountain getaway Stop looking and book this place for your vacation. I cannot imagine having found a better place to spend a few relaxing days in the mountains with family. ##### Matthew H. ### 8/10 Good #### Angela S., High Point, NC Dec 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I would return to enjoy the property The outside property is beautiful and there’s so much for children to do. I would return for this reason alone. It’s an easy drive from Boone. There’s plenty of space for the family to spread out and fun stuff for the adults as well: home theater, hot tub, grill, fire pits, pool table and ping pong. Every room has a comfortable king size bed. Now for the things that can be improved. The kitchen, laundry room and all the bathrooms need to be updated. 2 of the 3 showers are so small that we all used the master shower. And there’s too much of the owner’s personal stuff around - we felt like visitors instead of renters. The pillows in two of the rooms need to be replaced and extra blankets needed for cold nights. The fireplace has candles in it so not usable. An exterminator is needed for the ladybugs and stinkbugs upstairs and spiders in the basement. The third bedroom is in the basement with no way to escape in case of fire. The upstairs bedroom should have a closet available for me to hang my clothes. The nice brick firepit out back needs to be cleaned out and chairs provided to enjoy it. The house itself has real potential, but it’s not quite up to the standard of other VRBO cabins I’ve rented in this price point. ##### Angela S. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Southern-Pines-Hotels-Pine-Needles-Lodge-Golf-Club.h2222358.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tipsy Pelican- The Best Place To Relax! 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