Mountain Laurel Lodge, a beautiful log cabin overlooking the picturesque Willow Valley, is filled with custom touches and is the ideal family mountain getaway! The main level has an open concept living space and features a well appointed eat-in kitchen with gas stove, stainless steel KitchenAid brand appliances, and granite countertops. The extended length dining table includes 6 chairs and has plenty of room to pull up 2-4 Windsor chairs to accommodate 10. There is even room for 2 more at the counter bar! The living room features a floor to ceiling stone fireplace with gas logs, a 50” HDTV, and comfortable brushed denim seating and rustic furnishings. The ceiling extends into a cathedral peak and beautiful laurel branches intertwine and climb along the stairwell to the loft above, providing a unique mountain touch. Two bedrooms with a full bathroom between are off the main level. One bedroom has a King bed and a 37" HDTV, and the other has two extended-length twin beds. Upstairs, the large open loft includes a comfortable washed denim sofa with chaise sectional, two XL-length twin beds in a nook, a lounger and ottoman, window reading nook, antique card/puzzle table, and 50" HDTV with DVD player. A third bedroom with a King bed and full bathroom are off the loft. The lower level large mudroom allows direct entry from the ground level, and leads into the recreation room where you can enjoy the regulation pool table and 48" HDTV. This level also includes a set of twin bunk beds, a half bath with laundry and access to the single-car garage. Besides offering many great features indoors, Mountain Laurel Lodge offers outdoor experiences too! Step out onto the lower deck and soak away your cares in the brand new 4-person hot tub or relax in the large hammock, both overlooking the year-round mountain views. Or, enjoy roasting marshmallows at the fire pit just beyond the drive. Rustic laurel benches add to the ambiance! Also, early risers, be sure to experience the beautiful sunrise over Willow Valley while rocking on the main level covered deck, or relax in the porch swing with a good book. Don't forget to enjoy outdoor dining and the large gas grill. Plenty of space, comfort and privacy abound in and around this cabin, located in Vilas, next to Valle Crusis and less than 10 minutes to Boone dining, shopping and Appalachian State University. Mountain Laurel Lodge is minutes away from Main Street Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, the Blue Ridge Parkway, outlet shops, Ski Beech, Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Hawksnest Resort, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Falls and Caverns, and every other High Country attraction just a short drive away. Come and enjoy the beautiful Mountain Laurel Lodge today! Please note the cabin has more than 10 stairs to enter the main level. Please note that the owners use outdoor surveillance cameras to ensure that their home remains safe. No cameras monitor the inside rooms of the home. -This home is not pet friendly. Thank you for not bringing pets into this home. -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. - 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. CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Please note that this property absolutely does not permit pets anywhere in or on the premises at any time including outdoor spaces. Bona fide service animals with appropriate certification may be permitted, and the presence of a certified service animal must be disclosed prior to check-in. Misrepresenting a pet as a certified service animal is a crime under North Carolina law. Guests who bring a pet to a no-pet home will be subject to a non-refundable $500 extra cleaning fee to remove pet hair and dander and clean carpets and upholstery. If any pets are discovered during your tenancy including via security camera or observation of neighbors or BRMR staff, your credit card on file will be charged for the above-mentioned fee, and you will be evicted without refund of unused days. NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Moutain Rentals NCREC License Number: 29198