Welcome to Riverview Retreat!  This incredible cabin is located directly on the Watauga River in Valle Crucis, with 26 acres stretching up behind the house. The original Mast General Store and Valle Crucis Community Park are 3.5 miles from Riverview Retreat. Downtown Boone and Downtown Banner Elk are 25 minutes, and Blowing Rock is 35 minutes. Other nearby places of interest are Grandfather Mountain State Park and Profile Trail, Sugar Mountain, Alpine Run Wilderness Coaster and Adventure Park, Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Riverview Retreat is a central location to many High Country activities and attractions.  There is plenty to do for fun and relaxation at Riverview Retreat. This cabin boasts a spacious lower-level game room with multiple games, a big-screen TV, a hot tub, a fire pit, and a large deck overlooking the river. You will also enjoy direct access to the Watauga River. Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted at this prime fishing location with 700 feet of river bank to walk along and fish the river. The river is stocked with trout, and fishing poles are provided for guest use in the shed. Please remember to seek the proper licensing with Fish and Wildlife.   The blend of sophistication and mountain charm on the main level inspires. The formal living room has high vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, leather furniture, and a stone wood-burning fireplace. The main floor also includes a separate media room for reading or streaming on the smart TV. The spacious kitchen flows into the dining room with a custom raw edge wood dining table and out to the main level deck with a gas grill and outdoor seating. Guests of all ages will love the outdoor space to explore and enjoy, from the picnic table platform above the house to numerous quiet, relaxing places to watch the river flow by. Riverview Retreat was designed and constructed to flow with the natural stone and includes native landscaping and custom-built details inside and out. The hot tub sits on the lower level patio, and below is the fire pit and yard to enjoy a game of cornhole together.   The main level king master bedroom is bright and spacious with high vaulted ceilings, windows, deck access, and a private ensuite bathroom. It has a small sleeper chair for a child's sleeping spot. Upstairs are a queen bedroom and a bunk room with two twin-over-twin bunks that share a full upstairs bathroom. The downstairs bedroom has a king bed and a double-over-double bunk bed.   The lower-level game room is a delightful space with something different around every corner. There is a huge flat-screen Smart TV, cozy seating, two arcade games, and a fun space with foosball and shuffleboard. The media space on the lower level has a couch that serves as an additional sleeping space for two. Riverview Retreat also includes a dedicated quiet workspace, a large laundry room, and a poker table on the main level. Book lovers will be delighted with an extensive library of reading material throughout the cabin. Outside, the shed has fishing poles, kayaks, life jackets, river floating tubes, and a pop-up tent that can be used on the upper platform for fun. The shed by the river also has plenty of space to store your gear, too!    Riverview Retreat has a paved driveway with parking for 4 vehicles. Winter travelers should prepare for inclement weather with AWD or 4WD vehicles and tire chains. There is central heating and air conditioning, wifi, and Smart TVs throughout for guests to log into their streaming accounts. Two dogs are welcome with a reservation; additional pet fees will apply. **PLEASE NOTE: THE FIREPLACE IN THE DINING ROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. PICTURES INCLUDE THE FAKE FIRE FOR AESTHETICS ONLY  Other Nearby Attractions: 100 feet to trout fishing and rafting in the Watauga River 3.7 miles to The Mast Farm Inn10 miles to Sunrise Mountain Mini Golf 8 miles or less— Multiple gem mining locations 19 miles to Lake Watauga (29 minutes)— great for boat rentals - cleanest alpine lake in Tennessee 3 miles to Original Mast General Store 15 miles to Appalachian Ski Mountain  15 miles to Alpine Coaster14 miles to Hawksnest Zipline and Snow Tubing15 miles to Sugar Mt Ski Resort and 17 mi to Beech Mt Ski Resort11 miles to High Country ATV/UTV Mountain Tours & Rentals12 miles to Wildcat Lake3 miles to Valle Crucis9 miles to Banner Elk Winery & Villa3 miles to Harvest Farm22 miles to Grandfather Mountain and Mile High Swinging Bridge11 miles to Appalachian State University (ASU)/ Kidd Brewer Stadium12 miles to Boone (20 minutes)15 miles to Blowing Rock- 33 minutes11 miles to Banner Elk - 22 minutes 15 miles to Tweetsie Railroad - 30 minutes8 miles to Apple Hill Farms 3.5 miles to beautiful Valley Crucis Park30 miles to Linville Falls15 miles to Blue Ridge Parkway    CONVENIENCEInstacart delivery from Publix Uber Eats and door dash delivery from Boone 7 to 8 miles to grocery stores (Lowes, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart)Multiple General stores 2 to 4 miles away 20 minutes into Boone for 15 plus breweries and dozens of local restaurants.  Fish, swim, float, play, and relax at Riverview Retreat, a true gem in the High Country!   MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK  CANCELLATION POLICY:You may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, you will receive a refund of half the amount paid to date. Cancellations within 30 days before the arrival date do not receive a refund. If you purchase travel insurance and the reason for the cancellation is covered, you may recover the entire amount.