Nestled in Watauga, this attractive house for $278 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. Views, views and more views! If long range mountain views are what you are seeking, seek no further!  This house has an interesting history, is environmentally friendly, and has amazing views throughout the entire house! With 3 bedrooms and significant covered deck addition in 2021, there is plenty of room for a family gathering, or friends looking for the perfect mountain get away!! Skyfall's owners are pet lovers and extend a warm welcome to your canine family members. SkyFall is a two level home that features the living area, dining and kitchen, and master on the second level with original art throughout the home.  The house was designed with large viewing windows throughout with jaw-dropping views of Misty Mountain,  Asheville, Grandfather Mountain and even Charlotte on a clear day!!! You will love the open area concept for entertaining and being around your family and friends, but never having to sacrifice the view!  Skyfall, with a unique "duo-decagon on top of an octagon" design, sits at the top of Fair Mountain and is situated so that the Eastern Continental Divide runs right through the living room. The home was built in 1984 "off the grid." The house was self-sufficient.  Solar panels on the south side provided hot water, heat and electricity.  The solar panels are no longer present, but SkyFall continues to minimize environmental impact.  This home is warmed by "hydro-heat," has 12 inch thick walls, and cools itself by venting hot air through the central skylight, drawing in cool air mountain air from below. Skyfall is  furnished and decorated nicely and oh, so comfortable!  The living area has plush furniture, a gas log fireplace and a bar.  The kitchen boasts granite countertops, new appliances, and all of the essentials you will need.  Off the living area is the master bedroom with a king bed and private bathroom with a shower.   The downstairs has 2 additional bedrooms with a jack-n-jill bathroom as well as a laundry room.   One guest room has a queen bed and the other guest room features a queen bed and a set of twin bunk beds!  Both bedrooms have flat screen smart tvs where you can log into your favorite streaming apps.   Spectrum Cable TV is available in the family room only.  TV sound plays through the Sonos home theater system and when no one is watching TV you can stream music through the system. Outside is really where this property comes alive!  SkyFall's large covered porch and connected walkway to the Grandfather Deck were completed in May 2021.  The project lasted nearly nine months, secondary to the pandemic, and an unusually cold and snowy winter.   The Grandfather deck features new patio furniture and a gas grill.  The covered deck has on the entry side has ample seating areas, a large dining area, wood burning fireplace (firewood not provided) and an oversized ceiling fan. A cozy fire pit and Adirondack chairs are available on the lawn overlooking the breathtaking mountain view!  The property is newly landscaped and a portable hammock can be used for lounging in nature as its finest!! A quiet area for meditation or tea in the morning is located about a 3 minute walk below the awesome rock outcropping down from the Grandfather Deck on the west side of the house.  There is a not-so-well marked pathway that begins at the back side of the house so you'll have to wander a bit to find this treasure. A rough trail is marked off the driveway that runs from the house to Coffee Gap and Laurel Creek.  It is a beautiful hike and setting for a picnic.  It is a strenuous hike both down (20 mintues) and back up (30 mintues). The owners own the 15 acres that surround Sky Fall so you will have complete privacy.  With views and privacy like this we know you won't want to leave when you get here!! Pet Rules:  Pets allowed with approval - a maximum of 2 dogs. There are no weight requirements. Your dog(s) must be fully housetrained and current on vaccinations and Flea & Tick preventative; cannot be left loose or unattended at any time; must be crated if you leave them home alone, crate(s) not supplied; pets are not allowed on the furniture and you must clean up any hair in the home upon your departure; Please make sure to clean up the yard after your dogs; if there is a hot tub, dogs are not allowed in it. The non refundable pet fee and tax is a total of $112.75 per dog. No Smoking Minimum Age: 25 years old No Parties or Events 4 Nights or More Minimum Stays - All Seasons.  Long gravel driveway - owners have added new gravel and have done road improvements in 2021 - AWD/4WD  required in winter months but the views are worth it - There is no ac; however, a powered ventilating skylight provides passive cooling of the home. Until confirmed, rates are subject to change Ask about our discounts for longer stays Minimum stays are required and vary throughout the year Woodburning Fireplace until such time as gas logs are installed.  You provide your own wood.  Wood not provided. There is one security camera that shows driveway as you approach the house and the other security camera shows only the southern view. There are no cameras that show any part of the living space (inside or outside).