Fall is in the air with crisp cool mornings, vibrant painted mountains, and evenings gathered around the firepit soaking in the fall foliage. Whether you're looking to spend your day visiting a local fall festival, apple orchard, or pumpkin patch, the mountains have something for everyone to enjoy.

Fall In the High Country: Woolly Worm Festival Banner Elk, OktoberFest Sugar Mountain, Valle Country Fair Valle Crucis, Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention, Harvest Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Shady Valley Cranberry Festival, and The Orchard at Altapass.

*New this season* Bennington Tritoon Boat available for rent during your stay. Head down to your own private dock and boat for a fun day out on the water. This property is lakefront with a private covered dock and an amazing fire pit area. The view is spectacular with Cherokee National Forest directly across from the lake. This cabin has 2 adjoining bedrooms, a loft, one bath, a covered porch, and a deck. The cabin includes a king-size bed, a queen-size bed, and two twin beds in the loft area. Overlooking the lake, we have a tranquility aqua therapy 6-person hot tub with a lounger seat, led lighting, and Bluetooth. Cabin is spotless and well stocked for cooking and grilling. Full-size stainless-steel appliances, washer and dryer, granite countertops, wireless internet, heating/cooling, kitchen and grilling utensils, propane grill, and plenty of new outdoor furniture to entertain your crew. Towels and linens are supplied. Snuggle up by the floor-to-ceiling gas log fireplace. Three flat-screen tv's, one in each bedroom. Large patio area around the fire pit. Enjoy the view and bar area on the deck while grilling. Vibe Kayak, Vibe Paddleboard, and Ascend Kayak, lifejackets, and a floating Rubber Duckie Mat for the water are available for guests to use. There are 60 stairs to get down to the dock. Ample parking space that is flat and level if pulling a boat or ATV trailer. You can rent our tritoon boat or bring your own boat and tie to the side of the dock during your stay. Two jet ski ramps are available for guests to use if bringing jet skis. New public boat ramp 5 minutes away. Types of fish found on Watauga Lake are: rainbow trout, small and largemouth bass, bluegill, catfish and more. Local grocery stores are 20 minutes away. Things to do nearby: Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Ski Resort, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, and Hawksnest Snow Tubing. Virginia Creeper Trail, Bristol Motor Speedway, Villa Nove Vineyards, Downtown King Street in Boone, Elk River Club for the golf enthusiasm and Doe Mountain Recreation Park. Doe Mountain Recreation Park offers more than 50 miles of trails for ATV, UTV, and hiking. A maximum of 6 guests is allowed. No smoking or parties, pets are allowed with fee (message owner for restrictions). Come see what lakefront living is all about at Bear Cub Cabin!