Welcome to Brown Dog’s Heaven, a charming one-story cottage tucked away in the heart of Historic Valle Crucis, NC. This peaceful mountain escape offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience and Carolina charm -- ideal for families, couples, or App State/Lees McRae parents.

Relax in a quiet, private neighborhood with beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain views, just one mile from the famous Mast General Store and a short drive to Boone, Blowing Rock, Grandfather Mtn, Banner Elk and the local ski resorts on Beech and Sugar Mountains. Our cottage is easily accessible -- no steep climbs, just a smooth drive along mostly main roads.

Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully updated interior with cozy furnishings and all the amenities we could think of to make your stay more comfortable. Enjoy new memory foam mattresses, a fully stocked kitchen, brand new washer and dryer, dishwasher, and family-friendly touches like board games, children's toys, a ping pong table in the garage as well as special amenities for your pup(s). Our cottage is small but mighty, we hope you will find it the perfect size for your family or couples' getaway.

Step outside to take in the crisp mountain air from the private hot tub, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, have dinner al fresco at our dining table for 6, or walk down to the private neighborhood river access to enjoy a peaceful moment or catch a mountain trout in the Watauga River.

Bring your canine family members along-- big dogs are welcome here! Whether you're spending the day exploring nearby trails or our Valle Crusis Park, skiing at Sugar or Beech Mountain, or simply soaking in the view from the deck, Brown Dogs' Heaven offers the perfect home base for your Blue Ridge getaway.

Come explore our town: have a beer at the Mast Farm Brewery, explore the corn maze or the choose and cut flowers from the Harvest Farm, Have a lovely locally-sourced lunch at Pearl's Kitchen before stepping back in time into the Mast General Store, the oldest general store in the country. Trust us, you don't want to miss the magic inside... Grab a cold glass bottle coke and a bag of popcorn or some old-fashioned candy and play a game of checkers by the old potbelly stove.

Families enjoy the many kid-friendly attractions nearby: Tweetsie Railroad, The Mountain Coaster, Grandfather swinging bridge and zoo, the free sledding hill and Beech Mountain, snow tubing and skiing on Beech and Sugar Mountains, Mystery Hill, various gem mines, apple orchards/pumpkin patches and of course the Candy Barrel and Ice Cream and Mast General Store Annex (just before the original General Store). Catch a football game at AppState, make an unforgettable family Christmas memory and choose a Christmas tree from one of our many nearby Christmas Tree Farms, or simply stay in and enjoy a movie on the brand new 55" Samsung Frame TV while watching the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains from the couch.

Both Bedrooms are equipped with smart TVs, and extra blankets and pillows; and the kitchen and bathrooms are stocked with 1-2 days worth of toilet paper, paper towels, and soaps. A queen blowup mattress and a pack-n-play are available in the master closet. TVs are all smart and have most streaming platforms available for you to sign into. Google home speakers are located in the kitchen and master bedroom.

We are excited to share our small piece of heaven with you!
Brown Dog Rentals, LLC.
*Average drive times:
Boone/App State: 15 min; Banner Elk: 20 min; Blowing Rock: 25 min; Grandfather Mtn: 15 min; Lees McRae: 20 min; Sugar Mtn: 20 min; Appalachian Ski Mtn: 25 min; Beech Mtn: 30 min; Tweetsie Railroad: 20 min; Ingles: 10 min; Mast General Store: 2 min. *. *. *Please note:*. *Cell service is hit or miss at and around the cottage depending on your carrier. We do have a working landline and high speed wifi. Also, despite our remote feel, Door Dash is available at our location!
*Indoor Fireplace is not functional; however, remote control electric logs add to the mountain ambiance.
*Even though we will ensure snow is cleared from the driveway during winter season, 4wd vehicles and/or snow chains/tires are recommended for the months of December-March to enter our neighborhood and around our area.
*Dogs are welcome with 50$ one time fee with no weight limit; Dogs must be at least 1yr, fully potty trained, and crated (no crates provided) while home alone. There is a retractable dog gate on the front porch for your pups to relax and enjoy the view with you; however, outside of this enclosed area dog must be on a leash. We do have deer, bears, and other distractions that frequent our property. Dogs must be up to date on flea/tick prevention.
*Must be 25y or older to rent. Our cottage is ideal for families and couples wanting a quiet getaway. Our neighborhood has a lot of full-time residents and out of respect for them, no parties or gatherings of over 6 adults will be allowed. We ask that our guests adhere to quiet hours between 10pm-7am.
*Outdoor cameras are in use for security purposes only.