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Historic Thomas Chapel house - Half mile from Downtown Boone

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Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Boone, NC
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium
    4 min drive
  • Appalachian State University
    4 min drive
  • Daniel Boone Native Gardens
    5 min drive

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About the area

Boone

Located in Boone, this cottage is within a 15-minute drive of Appalachian State University and Tweetsie Railroad. .This cottage is 14.1 mi (22.7 km) from Sugar Mountain Resort and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Grandfather Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 4 min drive
  • Boone Mall - 6 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 11 min drive
  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central Dining Hall - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Street Ale House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Pedalin' Pig-Boone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lost Province Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dan'l Boone Inn Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Thomas Chapel house - Half mile from Downtown Boone

Update: The chapel is fully functional and welcoming guests following Helene!

Thomas Chapel was originally built in Watauga county near Tennessee in 1886 . decommissioned in 1967 and then bought in 1977 as a Mother's day gift for a former member of the church . It was taken apart and reassembled in her backyard. Her great grandson later converted the chapel to what is now the comfortable sanctuary located in a private valley on the outskirts of Boone. The church has been turned into a home which boasts a bell tower and 30 foot vaulted ceiling complete with the original hand hewn structural timbers. Nestled in a scenic hollow with a mountain stream and woods on one side and farmland on the other. Half a mile from downtown Boone, this private chapel is conveniently located 1 mile from Appalachian States Campus, and 20 minutes from 2 of the areas finest ski resorts. Come and experience a piece of high country history.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Daniel Gryder

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Historic Thomas Chapel house - Half mile from Downtown Boone Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 104 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Thomas Chapel house is a one of kind vacation rental property!
What an amazing house to stay in... and is so close to downtown Boone. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place!
Holy moly what a place! The Thomas Chapel did not disappoint at all! Everything about it was awesome. The attention to detail and all of the local & original material tie ins were super cool. The location is amazing! You are minutes from town but with the hillside and the creek it feels like you are in your own secluded holler out in the mountains. The hosts are superb as well. Excellent communication without being intrusive. The house has everything you could need and the additional coffee and snacks are a nice personal touch. My wife and I always enjoy our weekends in Boone but it is places like this that add that extra layer of wonderful to the time. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of character
It was a lovely stay, quaint, convenient and lots if character.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Refuge
Daniel, the manager of the property could not have been better, he was very responsive and helped us with anything we needed. The property itself is amazing, exactly as it is in the pictures but they do not truly convey the grandeur of the space. We love old barns, etc and to have something that looked so old (it actually is a 1885 church) that functioned as a new home was perfect. I would highly recommend! It is close to town but felt very secluded. The view out the kitchen window was a pre-civil war barn and a pumpkin patch. Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha F., Pittsburgh, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous
Great location- beautifully done - enjoyed spending a post- hurricane day hanging out here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
chapel in Boone
My boyfriend and I had an amazing stay…the chapel was very quiet, clean and relaxing…not to mention so close to downtown Boone/Blowing Rock, and less than 30 mins to major hikes along the blue ridge parkway. We were lucky enough to stay until the day prior to the hurricane hitting NC/TN. Hoping that little chapel wasn’t hurt by any flooding!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
Cannot speak more highly of this exquisite experience! So thankful we stayed there for the weekend. It was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Clean, beautiful, convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Logan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!!!!
Loved this spot! The church was so clean and updated. Felt very big inside which was really neat. The host was really nice to talk to and even gave us home grown pumpkins to take home!!! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
It was a great stay. Very spacious. The bathtub is a little to tall for my liking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A family church from the 1880s renovated to very high standards. Just 3 mins from down town Boone. We enjoyed our mini fam reunion very much. It is a place of peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little place
Totally enjoyed this space for a short vacay. The amount of amenities provided was so useful. The actual space clearly matches the descriptions and pictures. We even enjoyed the owner’s recommendation of The Local as a Boone restaurant .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boone Trip
Very pleasant accommodations that was conveniently located to downtown Boone. The restoration of the church was impressive and tastefully decorated. Owner should consider putting together a scrapbook of old pictures of when it was used as a church for guests to browse. Place was very clean and included all essential amenities. Will definitely stay again for future Boone trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary visit
What a great property. Historic Thomas chapel has been converted so thoughtfully. It was the perfect place for a relaxing week away. Nice kitchen for cooking after going to the farmers market. Spacious and cozy all at once. Super clean! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mr. and Mrs. Neal
Several things needed to be fixed. No soap in bathroom at sink. No decaf coffee. Architecture beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven 🙏
Thomas Chapel was an an amazing place to stay. It was the perfect location, close to downtown Boone and just a short drive to many other fun and adventurous activities. Daniel was a great host and the property was just as described. We also love the history of the chapel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Daniel's place is beautiful, spacious and yet very cozy. We had a wonderful stay. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Lodging
It was perfection. We sat out in the evening and watched the fire flies. Very peaceful yet close to town. I loved sitting in large comfy chair reading or just gazing up at the hand hewn beams. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Mountain Getaway
I'm not normally the person that takes the time to review properties, but this one was so special that it deserves it. First, the property itself was amazing. You can feel and see the history of this building, yet at the same time you don't feel like you are staying in a converted church. Daniel did an amazing job with decor keeping everything comfortable and modern, but with touches that pay homage to the fact that it is a converted church. The kitchen was stocked with everythig we needed and the entire property was immaculately maintained. Daniel was also very easy to communicate with on the couple of times I reached out prior to check-in. The location is just as amazing as the property itself. It is located within about a minute drive from King St./downtown Boone, but also completely secluded. My wife and I visited for our 15th wedding anniversary and were so impressed that we plan on making this an annual trip. Anyone that is considering booking this property needs to do so as it will not be something you will regret.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harlanette and Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Getaway
This is the sweetest renovated church that is bright and cheerful. Awesome handmade woodwork by the owner. Very well stocked kitchen and spacious rooms. A loaf of bread and sparkling cider were left for us to enjoy. And don't forget to ring the church bell outside! This is a must return for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic home
Thank you for sharing your place with us. We loved reading the history of the church and family. We would highly recommend you staying here. It was very comfortable, quiet, and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
One-of-a-kind Retreat
This property is gorgeous and unique and filled with history and intentionality. For the same price as a traditional cottage, we got to bask in the beauty of 19th century architecture, at least 40 foot ceilings, and homey touches that made everything inviting. While we never saw Daniel, he felt fully available through his extensive binder and communication with details on the property and attractions in the area. One suggestion for making the property even more enjoyable for future guests would be the addition of a fire circle and grill outside. Thank you so much for this memorable stay, and we have already begun sharing our positive experience with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soni G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
This place was just what it is shown be - a converted chapel with all the amenities you could hope for. When you drive up, it is a little white chapel on a rise; when you walk in you still have the ambiance of the old chapel with all the modern conveniences of living today. The modern kitchen is a joy to use along with bright, clean bathroom, king size bed and even plugs on both side tables for your chargers. When we arrived, there was sourdough bread along with non-alcoholic sparkling "wine." The host even has coffee and filters and tea, along with a few snacks. The stream running down the side is such a welcoming sound whenever you go out. We couldn't stop looking up at the open rafters - beautiful old-time labor. Whenever we are in the area again, this is my only choice of lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss my sweet Margaret!
Love the mountains and the coolness. Great to have friends we could spend time with and go over memories.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Experience
We really enjoyed our stay at this historic Chapel. This unique home had all the amenities of home. The inside is absolutely beautiful with the tall ceilings. The bed was extremely comfortable. We felt right at home. This location was so close to everything we wanted to do. We defiantly want to come back the next time we are in Boone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024