THE SETTING
Tucked into the quiet mountains of Vilas, "Hangin' with My Gnomies" sits just minutes from downtown Boone and the historic Mast General Store in Valle Crucis — close to everything the High Country is known for, yet far enough to feel like a real escape. A golf course and a trout stream are within easy walking distance, and the furnished deck looks out to a nice mountain view that's especially pretty when the leaves turn.

THE HOME
This three-story cabin sleeps eight across three bedrooms and three full baths, with a finished walkout lower level that gives everyone room to spread out. The top-floor primary suite has a king bed and a private bath with a glass walk-in shower and double vanity. On the main level, a second bedroom is built for the kids — two twin beds, each with its own twin trundle, flexing to sleep up to four. Downstairs on the walkout level you'll find a second king bedroom, a full bath, and a comfortable lounge with a wet bar, a stone fireplace, and a queen sleeper sofa. Hardwood floors, an open main-level living area with a cozy propane fireplace, and central air conditioning keep the whole home comfortable in every season.

THE KITCHEN
The full kitchen is ready for everything from a quick breakfast to a holiday spread — granite counters, a breakfast bar, full-size appliances, a drip coffee maker plus a pod machine, and the pots, pans, and cooking basics you'll actually use. Gather around the dining table, then carry dessert down to the lower-level wet bar.

THE OUTDOORS
Evenings are the good part here. Sink into the private hot tub, spark up the fire pit, and let the day wind down on the deck. There's a gas grill for cookouts, outdoor dining, and a wood-burning outdoor fireplace for cool mountain nights.

GETTING HERE
You're about 10–15 minutes from downtown Boone and Valle Crucis and an easy drive to skiing at Appalachian Ski Mtn, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain. A car is recommended, and 4WD/AWD is smart in winter. Exact directions and your door code are sent before arrival — screenshot them, as cell service can be spotty right at the cabin.

GOOD TO KNOW
Self check-in with a smart lock. The home is not pet-friendly and is non-smoking, with no parties or events. It's a three-story home, so stairs are needed to reach the upper and lower levels. There is an exterior security camera at the driveway facing outward; there are no cameras inside. Please observe quiet hours, and note the maximum occupancy of 8.

NCREC License #C41500. Guests must be 25+ to book.