This beautiful 4 bedroom mountain retreat is centrally located in the Matney countryside of Banner Elk. Just minutes from the downtown area and short drive to both Sugar and Beech Mountain ski areas. The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is another attraction located by the entrance to Sugar Mountain. Downtown Banner Elk offers some superb dining and is the home of Lees–McRae College. A drive through the Lees-McRae campus will treat you to some beautiful stone architecture and lovely landscapes. A little less than a thirty minute drive and you can be in Boone where you can experience the feel of a “little big city.” Boone is the home of Appalachian State University and Samaritan's Purse. Visit your App State student and have them out to Nights in Camelot for a peaceful mountain retreat. Close enough to everything yet out of the hustle and bustle of life.
This home sits at 4200 feet above sea level and offers beautiful layered views of the surrounding mountains. At this altitude you can enjoy very pleasing cool temperatures year round and beautiful snow in the wintertime which can happen from late October through May. With no ambient light, the night sky is usually breath-taking with gorgeous sunsets and bright stars as you sit on the front second story deck in Amish made rocking chairs and a porch swing. With mature landscaping you'll enjoy tall evergreens, hydrangeas and striking rhododendrons in several shades. Located on nearly an acre of gently sloping cleared land the front yard offers lots of potential for lawn games and the back deck looks out on some mighty oaks which are lit at night. You'll experience lots of wildlife especially in the summertime. Chipmunks are fun to watch, dashing and darting and chasing each other around the yard. There are many varieties of birds, who will visit if you choose to feed them. You may see rabbits, squirrels and deer wander through the yard while you are enjoying the beauty seen from either the front or rear deck. Also enjoy time spent relaxing in the brand new hot tub or sitting around the stone firepit located off of the driveway with seating on solid wood timbers and picnic style benches.
The main level of the home has a lovely vaulted tongue-in-groove ceiling and an open floor plan between the kitchen and living room. Beautiful views are yours from just about every window and door. Lots of glass to let in the beauty. Most of the furniture was custom hand-made by the Amish in Pennsylvania and brought directly to the home. There are many custom made barnwood cabinets and light fixtures throughout the home. The light fixture over the kitchen island is made from reclaimed beams from a barn built in the 1880s. A custom sliding barn style door separates the master bedroom from the master bath area. There is genuine leather furniture in front of the wood-burning stove and a 75" smart TV for family movie night! There is a superb sound system with a great receiver and a large subwoofer to get that theater experience while watching your favorite shows or movies. You can enjoy the Disney channel, Hulu, YouTube TV and ESPN included with your stay. You can also log in to your Netflix, Amazon Prime or your other accounts on this TV. There is a DVD player and lots of movies for you to enjoy or you can bring your own. All TVs in the home are Smart TVs. While enjoying the peaceful bliss in this mountain retreat you can choose to leave your digital devices at home or enjoy blazing fast fiber wi-fi available throughout the home.
The kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, a gas range, double ovens, microwave and a large island! There is also a nice size pantry, a unique coffee station with a Keurig coffee maker. There is also a half bath near the kitchen.
The master bedroom is on the main level and has a king bed and ensuite bathroom with a tiled shower with a bench seat, and double vanities at the sink and heated tile floors. This bedroom also has its own door leading onto the front second story deck with a gorgeous view.
Upstairs there are 2 additional bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom (shower and tub) and a heated tile floor. Each of these bedrooms have a bunk bed that features an extra long twin bed over a queen bed. Total sleeping capacity of 6 people between the two upstairs bedrooms. There is a barnwood bookcase in the upstairs hallway stocked with lots of books and a children's play area with a bent twig gate located in the loft. The kids can play and look down on the lower level and the parents have a full view of the play area from downstairs.
On the lowest level of the home is another bedroom with a queen bed and private bath and tiled shower (no tub). There is a door in this bedroom that leads directly onto the front patio. Also on this level you will find a wet bar, wine cooler, remote control gas heating stove, a high top chess table and a 22 foot shuffleboard table for guests to enjoy! There is also a 55” TV for those movies or sports games.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night.
- We love our pets but they are not allowed here. Please be respectful of those who may follow behind you who may be allergic to pets. The home is in a residential neighborhood with some wonderful full-time residents. Please enjoy your stay and be respectful of the people who call this neighborhood their permanent home.
- There is enough parking at this home for 3-5 vehicles.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.
-Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking, or by calling us with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a firestarter for $25 plus tax.
- A web cam is located on the front exterior of the home facing only the incoming driveway for security purposes.
- The garage is not available for guest use.
-Check In is after 4pm. Check Out is by 10am.
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Moutain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198
