Crafted Charm | Views | Rental Income | $449.000 | $30,000+ Yearly Income
Welcome to Cozy Mountain Cottage — a timeless, post and beam log cabin nestled in the peaceful hills of Vilas, NC, just 15 minutes to downtown Boone and minutes from the Watauga River, Old Cove Creek, and the best of the High Country lifestyle.
This warm and inviting cabin offers the combination of one-level living, an open floor plan, and true Appalachian craftsmanship. The live-edge slab countertops in the kitchen, along with distressed wood floors, create a rustic yet refined style that’s move-in ready and full of charm.
Step into the sunlit great room with south-facing windows that flood the home with natural light and showcase mountain views. The stone wood-burning fireplace is the centerpiece of the living space — great for cozy winter evenings.
Enjoy peaceful mornings and starlit nights from your covered front porch, designed for rocking chairs and good conversation.
Key Features:
2 bedrooms / 2 full bathrooms
Main-level master suite with pedestal soaking tub, walk-in shower & walk-in closet
Spacious loft ideal as a guest suite, home office, or creative space
Open-concept kitchen/living area
Live-edge slab kitchen countertops
wood-burning fireplace
Handsome wood floors throughout
Washer/dryer, storage space, and more
Exterior & Location:
Beautiful lot
Southern exposure for natural light & passive warmth
Rocking chair porch with scenic views
Near Boone, Appalachian State University, Valle Crucis, Sugar & Beech Mountains
Minutes to fly fishing, hiking, river tubing, and skiing
Investment Potential:
With good rental history, this cabin is an ideal investment for those looking to enter the short-term rental market, buy a turnkey mountain getaway, or settle down in Watauga County full time.
Why Buyers Love This Home:
Peaceful. . Picture-perfect. Whether you're drawn to the rustic luxury, unbeatable location, or income potential, Cozy Mountain Cottage delivers the true High Country experience — all within easy reach of Boone and year-round adventure.
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For sale
$449,000
2128 Georges Gap Drive, Vilas, NC 28692
2beds
1,428sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.94 Acres Lot
$438,100 Zestimate®
$314/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mountain viewsRocking chair porchCovered front porchSpacious loftScenic viewsHandsome wood floorsDistressed wood floors
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 06, 2025 at 12:00pm
Listed by:
Brandon Walker (512)971-4960,
Keller Williams High Country,
Jennifer Walker 512-971-4961,
Keller Williams High Country
Source: High Country AOR,MLS#: 256794
Originating MLS: High Country Association of Realtors Inc.

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, 1 Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Furnished
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,428
- Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,428
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Shared Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.94 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 1973515306000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log Home,Mountain
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer, 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: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Vilas
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $314/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $378,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,494
- Date on market: 7/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,New Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
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