This house provided the perfect weekend getaway for our family (4 adults + 4 kids aged 0, 3, 5, 7). It has all the necessities and provides the perfect setting for a winter mountain weekend. We particularly enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub, and exploring the surrounding property, which was safe but rugged enough to keep our kids entertained one afternoon climbing rocks and such. I also loved how many fleece blankets were scattered around the house to provide extra warmth and comfort during our morning sunrise viewing. The cottage is exactly as appears in the photos— clean, warm, and well-appointed. I saw others reviews complain about the lack of overhead lighting, but I personally loved the feel and vibe of a lamplit mountain cottage. We were pleased to find a functional gas grill and a reasonable amount of spices and cooking oils that previous renters left behind. We couldn’t find a wine opener but thankfully had a corkscrew on-hand, which we donated to the house for the next party :)
As far as location, the view is gorgeous! There were plenty of other houses nearby, but not close enough to desire additional privacy. It was a 25-minute drive to Hawksnest for snow tubing and the Alpine Coaster, which were both awesome and SO much fun for our 3 “bigger” kids—I highly recommend! It was about a 40-min drive to Grandfather mountain and the mile-high bridge, which we explored after riding the Alpine Coaster. Located about 10 min from downtown Boone, we also enjoyed Booneshine brewery which is a great place to bring kids! The pedalin pig is a barbecue joint super close- by and provided a pretty incredible carry-out lunch after a busy morning out yesterday.
Lastly, the rental agency was so friendly and easy to work with, especially given my last-minute booking. We are now driving home and reliving some amazing memories from our short and sweet, last-minute mountain getaway. Thank you for the hospitality!