Some mountain cabins feel like rentals. This one feels like the mountain getaway everyone hopes they booked.
Located in Vilas near the Valle Crucis community and just 10 minutes to downtown Boone and Appalachian State, this classic log cabin delivers the ideal balance of convenience, charm and adventure. Spend the day outdoors biking, hiking and exploring. Come home to mountain views, a hot tub under the stars, a firepit and a pool table waiting downstairs.
It’s no surprise this property continues to stand out as a successful short term rental, averaging gross income in the low to mid $50s annually even as the broader STR market has softened. Guests love the easy access, authentic cabin feel, and central location close to everything the High Country has to offer.
The layout comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests with a third floor king suite, two additional bedrooms on the main level, a loft with sofa bed, and a separate bunk sleeping area downstairs. Three full bathrooms across all three levels make hosting family and friends easy.
And if you’ve spent much time looking at mountain cabins, you already know how valuable this is: plenty of parking and easy year round access. No terrifying driveway stories necessary.
Fully furnished and turnkey, this is the kind of property that works equally well as an investment, second home, or future full time mountain escape.
For sale
$699,000
197 Woodby Ridge Road, Vilas, NC 28692
3beds
2,741sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.56 Acres Lot
$659,100 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$57/mo HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsAuthentic cabin feelFully furnished and turnkeyPool table waiting downstairsLoft with sofa bedPlenty of parkingThird floor king suite
- 4 days |
- 606 |
- 38 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nikki Rezvani (828)773-7845,
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 261937
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump, None
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Furnished, Hot Tub/Spa, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
- Windows: Double Hung, Screens, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Stone
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,292
- Total interior livable area: 2,741 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,152
- Finished area below ground: 589
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Basement, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Other, Private, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Multiple, Open, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Hot Tub/Spa, Gravel Driveway
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1990240562000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Septic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Long Term Rental Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Subdivision: Willow Creek Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $688 annually
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,595
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,New Loan,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
$659,100
$626,000 - $692,000
$3,222/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+73.9%$255/sqft |
Source:  High Country AOR #261937 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2020 | Sold | $402,000-12.4%$147/sqft |
Source: High Country AOR #220794 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2020 | Pending sale | $459,000$167/sqft |
Source: Exp Realty High Country #220794 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2020 | Listed for sale | $459,000-7.6%$167/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #220394 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2020 | Listing removed | $497,000$181/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #212631 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2019 | Price change | $497,000-9.6%$181/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #212631 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $549,900+2191.3%$201/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams High Country Realty #210078 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2005 | Sold | $24,000$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,948 | $501,400 |
| 2023 | $1,948 +1.2% | $501,400 |
| 2022 | $1,925 +17.7% | $501,400 +46% |
| 2021 | $1,636 | $343,500 |
| 2020 | $1,636 | $343,500 +24.2% |
| 2019 | -- | $276,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $276,500 |
| 2017 | $1,194 +10.2% | $276,500 +3.4% |
| 2013 | $1,084 | $267,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $267,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $267,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $267,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 28692
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Valle Crucis ElementaryGrades: PK-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10Watauga HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valle Crucis
- High: Watauga
Source: High Country AOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- North Carolina
- Watauga County
- Vilas
- 28692
- 197 Woodby Ridge Road
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