Located in Watauga, this lovely house for $420 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Welcome to your home away from home. This cottage has all the modern conveniences with beautiful architectural charm. We have designed our home, which overlooks an amazing mountain view and is steps from hiking trails, with every detail. From the professionally designed interior to small things like linens, bath amenities and everything you need in the kitchen, to ensure your entire experience is exceptional. As a result, we’ve been honored to maintain an average 5 Star rating from our guests for the past 5+ years. Read our guest reviews to know you will have the best vacation ever at our home. One step inside and you will realize this is one of the most special homes crafted in the Boone/Blowing Rock area. The amazing quality, luxury furnishings and design, incredible outdoor decks, hot tub off the lower-level great room and amazing mountain views are only topped by being in the private gated community of Blue Ridge Mountain Club, the most beautiful luxury community within the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come stay and you will realize nothing compares. Details make the difference and it is these little things and more that will make your stay exceptional: • Top of the line luxury bedding - new super comfy mattresses, 800 count linens, thick towels and spa like bath experience with bath amenities provided • Fully stocked kitchen featuring a curated collection of cooking tools, cookware and gadgets for the most discerning chefs. Gas stove and Weber propane grill on the deck. Crate & Barrel dishware, dozens of wine glasses, champagne flutes, glassware and more to serve your entire family. • Hot tub - walk right out of the lower-level great room and enjoy! • Outdoor decks on 1st and 2nd floor, perfect for unobstructed mountain views, al fresco dining and relaxing on the outdoor couches. • Game room for kids and adults alike. Foosball and old school real pinball, along with TV and music, make for many fun family times. • High speed fiber internet provides seamless connectivity. Stream your favorites shows and sports or work remotely in a beautiful setting with confidence. • Smart TVs loaded with all of your favorite streaming services. Just login and enjoy. Located in the best section of the mountains in the Blowing Rock/Boone area with wide open mountain views and convenient access to the amenities of the Blue Ridge Mountain Club - dining, fitness center & spa, tennis/pickleball court, pavilion and an extensive trail system. ABOUT THE COTTAGE - This beautiful two-story custom timber-frame cottage is in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain Club (BRMC) gated community. BRMC offers an incredible clubhouse & Fitness Center. Perched at 3,000 feet with incredible long-range views, you will enjoy high country mountain living yet are only 20 minutes equidistant from Blowing Rock’s charm and Boone’s conveniences. This custom-built home will wow you from the moment you enter the front door. With high timber ceilings, hand-scraped hardwood floors throughout, two story stone fireplace and expansive views from every room, it is the best luxury has to offer. Professionally decorated with lodge furnishings and inviting artwork inspired by the undisturbed mountain setting. The main level includes a master suite, great room, kitchen/dining, large expansive outdoor deck with hot tub, half bath and laundry room. The lower level features an additional great room, wet bar, second owners suite with bath, guest suite with bath and ‘captain’s quarters’ for additional sleeping room. GREAT ROOM/KITCHEN/DINING - The main level is completely open with great room, kitchen/dining and doors opening to a large deck to enjoy expansive mountain views. The great room is perfect for relaxing with leather sofa, two story stone gas fireplace and large flat screen TV and Sonos system with built-in wall speakers. The kitchen includes commercial grade appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinets, timber ceiling and everything you would need to create memorable meals and dining experiences, from glassware, to professional cookware to kitchen gadgets, nothing has been left out. Dining table accommodates up to 8. DUAL OWNER SUITES - Each luxury owners suite features a pillow-top king bed, hand-scraped hardwood floors, authentic trim and luxury furnishings to create a look only found in the finest of custom resort homes. With separate bath, jetted tub, spa shower, dual quartz counter vanities and walk-in closet as well as incredible mountain views. Fine linens, down bedding, feather pillows and fluffy towels will all make you feel pampered. With dual owners suites, one on the main level and one on lower level, you no longer need to decide who gets the best room, when traveling with another couple! FLEXIBILE GUEST SUITE & BONUS QUARTERS - The third bedroom, located on the lower level, is a flexible guest suite with ensuite bath. With two twin XL beds, it is perfect for kids or another couple by converting into a king bed. With the same luxurious amenities as found in the owners suites, this guest room is remarkably special. For sleeping two extra guests, there is a “captain’s quarters” berth, which features a full size bed in a cozy private retreat. Inspired by a luxury yacht’s guest quarters, this space is perfect for kids and will be a memorable fun experience. GAME ROOM - The garage has been transformed into an incredible game room. With foosball table, authentic pinball machine, game table to seat four, and 55' Smart TV, fun is just steps from the main home, but separate enough to keep noise from the main living areas - a kid’s or adult play room! ABOUT BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN CLUB COMMUNITY - Blue Ridge Mountain Club includes over 6,212 acres of river valleys, creek beds, waterfalls, swimming holes, carriage trails, and stunning natural terrain. Built atop two of the highest ridgelines, giving more views than any community. The Ascent Fitness Club is available to any guest for use of all equipment and facilities. Fitness classes & massage are available on a fee basis. The Lookout Grill is (located in the main Clubhouse) offers dining or cocktails with an incredible location and view! Walk out the front door to hike along miles of cut trails, including challenging natural trails leading to the 'Blue Hole' a water-fall ending into a natural swimming hole. Or take a long hike along the wide gravel paths with soaring views. No need to drive off property to enjoy the best in hiking and natural beauty, it is truly right off your steps. This amenity of Blue Ridge Mountain Club is yours to enjoy. The Watson Gap covered pavilion includes two large fireplaces and outdoor dining space. The adjacent lawn is equipped with a bocce ball court, horse shoes, tennis/pickle ball/basketball court, a flat grassy field and a large fire pit perfect for an evening campfire. Food & beverage service is available seasonally. A weekend is never enough. Below is a sample of things to do for a week: Daily - Fitness Club. Start each day with an inspiring workout at the new Ascent Wellness and Fitness Center. Just a short walk from the cottage, this is a state-of-the-art fitness center, located atop a mountain ridge with amazing views! Day 1 - Relax and enjoy the views after your arrival. Have cocktails on the deck overlooking the incredible view of the mountains or hop in the hot tub to unwind. Day 2 - Plan a day for a hike, just outside the front door and down to the Blue Hole. Pack a lunch and enjoy a picnic by the waterfall and jump in the Blue Hole to cool off. Enjoy a grilled dinner alfresco on the deck, or pop into Blowing Rock for an incredible meal at one of the many highly rated restaurants. Day 3 - Explore Blowing Rock, Golf/Ski. Either spend the day shopping through the quaint stores or Tanger Outlet and enjoy lunch out, or for the golfers in the group, hit the links at the Boone Golf Club. If it is winter, hit the slopes at one of three different ski resorts close by for skiing, snowboarding, tubing or ice skating. Day 4 - Adventure Day. Take a white-water rafting trip for the entire family - not too challenging but filled with excitement. Or, rent an UTV and explore the wilderness on one of the many UTV / 4x4 trails located within Blue Ridge Mountain Club. Day 5 - Wine, Spa or Railroads...Start with the Grandfather Mountain winery or Banner Elk Vineyard. Or spend the day at the Westglow Spa (rated #1 Destination Spa in the world by Travel & Leisure Magazine) in Blowing Rock and pamper yourself. For the kids in the group, head to Tweetsie Railroad for a day of old wild west fun! High Gravity Adventures Park, makes for an incredible day of fun and challenge for all. Day 6 - Hit the Trail. Pack a picnic and set off outside your front door to hike the Dugger Creek trail, through rivers, waterfalls and incredible views. Exploring the thousands of acres of Blue Ridge Mountain Club is calling you outside. Rainy day? Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway just 15 minutes to the Moses Cone Estate to tour and step back in time. Day 7 - Explore Boone. Enjoy the shopping, restaurants and college life experience in the charming town of Boone. Mast General Store is a must stop. Or, if more hiking and outdoor time is calling, head to Grandfather Mountain.