Title: River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000450974&destination=Sugar+Grove%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=34975042&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines ## Photo gallery for River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines ![Fireplace, ping pong - River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines (Watauga County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/feeb9c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, ping pong - River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines (Watauga County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/2839eab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace, ping pong - River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines (Watauga County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/dccbc29e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines (Watauga County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/c7a7aa97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines (Watauga County)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34980000/34975100/34975042/f46b9d86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 63000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## 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 Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines NC Farm Life Meets Your Busy Life. Farm Highlights & Access: ✔ Petting Zoo & Pickleball ✔Ziplines, Huge Slide, Trampoline & Axe Toss ✔ Stocked trout creek (fishing, wading, tubing) ✔ Bird Aviary, Ponds & Hiking Trails ✔ Land Art, Seating & Swings Galore! A Social-Media-Worthy, Unique, Farm-Stay Experience. Cabin Highlights & Access: ✔ Three King Bedrooms (1 per floor) with 4 Bathrooms ✔ Private Hot Tub, Private Fire Pit, Huge Deck w/ Ping Pong ✔ WiFi, Smart TVs (bring codes), A/C, W/D ✔ Fully Stocked Kitchen (bring spices, oil and food) & Basic Coffee Maker ✔ Pool Table, Wine Room, Theatre Room & Wood-Burning Fireplace \*NOTE: Cabin has 2 garages utilized by maintenance for work and equipment \* RIVER RANCH: A true second-home, opened only for the winter months (November through April). Meticulously kept with soaring ceilings, a big dining room table and mountain touches all over. Master King bedroom, pool table and TV Entertainment 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! The exterior deck is giant with glass rails to allow 180-degree views over the farm. River Ranch sits on a knoll, up a private driveway so is more private from the rest of the farm, however, our full-time caretakers do utilize the garage as their home base and storage. Farm Location: Sugar Grove, NC: (20-25 mins to Boone) — 3 mi or 5 mins: Dutch Creek Horse Trail, Watauga River & Trash Can Falls (swimming hole); — 5 mi or 10 mins: Cove Creek Store/Grill (made-to-order sandies or missed basic groceries); — 8 mi or 15 mins: Mast General Store & Valle Crucis; — 10 mi or 20 mins: Downtown Boone, Banner Elk Winery, Over Yonder Restaurant & Watauga Lake; — 15+ mi or 25-30 mins: Hawsknest Tubing / Ziplines, Sugar Mountain Skiing & Boone Golf; — 17-20 mi or 30-40 mins: Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, App Ski Mtn, Moses Cone & Tanger Outlets & Gamekeeper Restaurant; — 20+ mi or 45 mins: Grandfather Mountain & Rough Ridge Overlook; and — 35-45 mi or 60+ mins: Linville Falls / Linville Caverns (what a Day Trip!) Why Guests Love Mountain Magic Resort ✔ Unique farm stay experience ✔ Rare amenities you can’t replicate ✔ Perfect for creating core memories ✔ Peaceful, private, and truly different Who Is Our Typical Guest? ✔ Small Families & Couples ✔ Nature Lovers & Animal Lovers ✔ Adventure Seekers ✔ Perfect for All Ages What Animals are at the Farm? ✔ Plenty of Goats & Bunnies, for sure! ✔ Pig & 2 Ponies ✔ Entire Aviary of Colorful Birds ✔ Wild ducks and escaped bunnies all over \* Our Farm is home to 5 vacation rentals that share all of the amenities! If this one isn't the right fit, ask to see all of our cabin rentals and farm stay experiences: FARM/CABIN RULES: — Dog Friendly. One Dog Max. 25 Pounds Max. $75 Fee. If you have a larger or more dogs, please inquire before booking. — Max 6 guests (maybe we can allow an extra kid or two) — No Extra Visitors Allowed to visit the Farm other than approved guests staying in the cabin. — No Holiday Day Arrivals or Departures. — Bring veggies if you want to feed the animals (no corn or sweet feed allowed). — Winter Access: No steep inclines to and from town, however, your driveway is at an incline (you could technically walk if needed). We will be 4x4 required in the event of a major snowstorm or iced over roads, please come prepared. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### 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 - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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/61000000/60180000/60178100/60178051/a15237bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Birds Nest Retreat - Eagles Nest Village, hot tub, views, outdoor fireplace! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ### 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 Located in Sugar Grove, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Land of Oz and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts are also worth visiting. [Visit our Sugar Grove travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Grove.dx3000450974) [View more Cabin rentals in Sugar Grove](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sugar-Grove-Cabins.d3000450974-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Peaceful, early spring morning view of Pond Mountain across Watauga Lake, Hampton, Tennessee.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532657229/8d849ad6-c790-4be3-9c5f-5ed6daf7d414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Watauga Lake 16 min drive \- 12.0 miles - ![Ever wonder where the Land if Oz is? It is in Beech Mountain, N.C.! This former amusement park opens twice a year - in June for the Journey with Dorothy and in September for Autumn at Oz. #landofoz #Adventure #yellowbrickroad #amusementpark #northcarolina #LocalSecrets #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183740/11af6ee6-5286-4cd7-a3a9-c27734c9bcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beech Mountain Resort 22 min drive \- 11.6 miles - Watauga River 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Buckeye Recreational Center 15 min drive \- 9.8 miles - Banner Elk Winery 21 min drive \- 12.2 miles ### 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 - First Chair Coffe Shop 29 min drive - Poppy’s Coffee shop 30 min drive - Frazier's Tavern & Grill 29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines? ### What time is check-in at River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines? ### What time is check-out at River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines? ### Where is River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Ranch Farm Stay with Petting Zoo Ziplines Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manuel T. 13 Dec 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry N. 12 Feb 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dora J. 27 Oct 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. Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jared N. 13 Jan 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew H. 17 Dec 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. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Angela S. 13 Dec 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. ---