Head to this Boone vacation rental for the outdoorsy escape you're looking for! You'll find adventure abounds in the Blue Ridge Mountains, from leaf peeping along the Blue Ridge Parkway to hiking through the expansive Grandfather Mountain State Park. Unwind back at the cabin, featuring 1 bedroom plus a loft to rest in and 2 bathrooms to wash off the dirt from the day's activities. After you explore Downtown Boone's local bites and brews, come relax on the serene deck surrounded by lush forest. -- THE PROPERTY -- Mountain Views | State Parks Nearby | Year-Round Activities | WFH Friendly Bedroom: King Bed | Loft: Queen Bed INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, dining table, work desk w/ monitor, ceiling fans, all-new premium mattresses, premium light fixtures OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, outdoor seating, forest views KITCHEN: Dishwasher, refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, coffee, blender, cooking basics, spices, trash bags/paper towels GENERAL: Free WiFi, towels/linens, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, central A/C & heating, keyless entry FAQ: Stairs required to access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), 4WD necessary in winter, country gun club nearby (noise may be heard), 2 exterior security cameras (facing out) PARKING: Side of house (2 vehicles), free street parking (first-come, first-served) -- THE LOCATION -- DOWNTOWN BOONE (5.7 miles): Mast General Store, King Street Restaurants, Appalachian State University, Holmes Convention Center, Kidd Brewer Stadium, coffee, restaurants, breweries THINGS TO DO: Blue Ridge Parkway Access (9.3 miles), Tweetsie Railroad (9.6 miles), Mystery Hill (10.0 miles), Doc's Rocks Gem Mine (12.4 miles), Mile High Swinging Bridge (27.4 miles), Western North Carolina Sculpture Park (29.8 miles) OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Bass Lake (14.0 miles), Moses H. Cone Memorial Park (14.2 miles), The Blowing Rock (14.8 miles), Price Lake (16.9 miles), New River State Park (30.9 miles) HIKE & BIKE: Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park (5.8 miles), Elk Knob State Park (8.8 miles), Grandfather Mountain State Park (25.2 miles), Roan Mountain State Park (38.6 miles) SKI & BOARD: Appalachian Ski Mountain (13.5 miles), Sugar Mountain Resort (20.9 miles), Beech Mountain Ski Resort (28.6 miles) AIRPORT: Tri-Cities Airport (77.4 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome - because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 22 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs to access - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is necessary in the winter months to access the property when snow and ice are present. The final 1/2 mile to the property requires driving up a steep gravel road - NOTE: Please be aware that there is a county gun club located near the property, and shots may be heard throughout the day when outside. The sound is suppressed inside the cabin with the door shut. If you are looking for a quiet space, please consider a different rental - NOTE: The free street parking is on a gravel mountain road (Don't be intimated, you'll be a mountain pro in no time. It's a dead end road with little to no traffic) - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is located at the doorbell facing the main entrance, and 1 camera is at the back corner of the house facing the back deck. The cameras do not look into interior spaces. Only the 1st camera will record video and sound when activated by motion, the 2nd camera will be turned off while guests are in residence