Capture the essence of mountain living at this spacious Valle Crucis retreat that’s centrally located between Boone and Banner Elk. This well-appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental sits on 10 acres for a relaxing North Carolina escape. Noteworthy design elements include cathedral ceilings, 2 balconies with scenic views, and a stone fireplace in the heart of the home. After a day of outdoor fun, gather inside for a movie night or cozy up around the fire pit for an evening under the stars. -- THE PROPERTY -- Stone Fireplace | 10 Acres of Land | 8 Mi to Blue Ridge Parkway Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4 (Bunk Room): 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, board games, laptop-friendly work area, family dining table, cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams, wall of windows, custom furniture OUTDOOR LIVING: Mountain views, fire pit w/ Adirondack chairs, gas grill, Traeger smoker, 2 covered balconies w/ patio furniture KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, microwave, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, toaster oven, breakfast bar, spices, garbage disposal GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, washer/dryer, central air conditioning & heating, ceiling fans, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, keyless entry SUITABILITY: 9 steps required to access, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms on main level FAQ: No pets due to homeowner’s allergies, 2 exterior security cameras (facing driveway), AWD recommended at all times (especially during the winter) PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- ATTRACTIONS: Appalachian State University (5.3 miles), Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (8.7 miles), Tweetsie Railroad (9.5 miles), Mystery Hill (9.9 miles), Doc’s Rocks Gem Mine (12.4 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (17.6 miles) OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Blue Ridge Parkway (8.0 miles), Otter Falls Trail (8.1 miles), Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park (9.4 miles), The Blowing Rock (9.7 miles), Julian Price Memorial Park (11.1 miles), MacRae Meadows (15.2 miles), Grandfather Mountain State Park (15.4 miles) SHOPPING: Boone Mall (6.0 miles), Watauga Village Shopping Center (6.9 miles), Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock (12.5 miles) SEASONAL WINTER ACTIVITIES: Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zipline (9.3 miles), Appalachian Ski Mtn. (10.3 miles), Sugar Mountain Resort (11.1 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (18.8 miles) AIRPORTS: Tri-Cities Airport (65.2 miles), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (100 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed due to the homeowner’s severe allergies. Please include any questions regarding ADA-certified service animals prior to booking - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires 9 steps to enter. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms located on the main level, but an internal flight of stairs is required to access the downstairs bedrooms and bathroom - NOTE: A well-maintained gravel road leads to this property. AWD is recommended at all times, especially during the winter - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 external security cameras. Both cameras are located on the front of the house facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video but do not record sound