The Gathering Place - Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat - 30 acres to explore - Pool Table - Sleeps 15

The Gathering Place • Multi-generational living with long-range mountain views • Towering, gas stone fireplace, WiFi and Flat Screen TVs • Family FIRE PIT on flat, spacious lawn and 30+ acres • Pool Table, charcoal grill, A/C, W/D & JETTED TUB • Must have 4WD or AWD to access property! • 30 mins to West Jefferson; 40 to Boone, NC, 15 to Mountain City, TN and Watauga Lake Area Spacious Mountain Cabin in the Woods If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the natural peace and quiet book your stay at this lovely cabin-style home. The cabin sits on 35 gorgeous wooded acres in the North Carolina mountains, near the Tennessee border. Three levels of living space in this cabin lets your group spread out and enjoy a little privacy, as well as togetherness and socializing. On the main level you're welcomed by a large and open great room with cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, a big flatscreen TV and lots of comfortable seating. The open floorplan provides great flow, joining the living area with the huge kitchen and two dining tables – one seating 4 guests and the other accommodating another 6. The big, open kitchen is beautifully equipped with stainless appliances, granite counters, seating at the island bar, and all the dining accessories you need for entertaining or family meals at home. The great room opens directly onto the wide rocking chair porch, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature all around you, as well as long-range mountain views. This porch has a hammock as well as plenty of seating – another wonderful area for conversation or peaceful solitude. Two bedrooms are also located on the main level. The shared full bath includes a large jetted tub, as well as a walk-in shower. The lower level offers a second living area with a cozy wood stove, another flatscreen TV, and a ping pong area. This is the perfect spot for family fun. A charming barn door slides open to reveal another bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk bed with full size bottom and twin size top and a bathroom. This lower level opens to its own covered patio with direct access to the lawn, which is large and flat – great for games, Frisbee, or just running around. There's also a fire pit, so you can close out your adventure around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and gazing in amazement at the canopy of stars above. For more private sleeping areas, head up to the top level, where there's a loft with a futon, plus an additional upstairs bedroom with two full beds and one twin. When you're ready to get away from it, The Gathering Place is perfect for you, your friends and your whole family. Explore The High Country Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Gathering Place is located in Creston, NC, near the North-Carolina-Tennessee border. From this home base, you're just a 30-minute drive to West Jefferson, 40 minutes to Boone, or 15 minutes to Mountain City, TN and the Watauga Lake area. You can also easily access Blowing Rock and all the natural attractions along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But don't forget: you have 35 acres to explore in your own front yard! In the High Country, area recreation includes fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, canoeing, tubing, zip-lining, and more, all within easy reach of The Gathering Place. Wherever you go, gorgeous scenery awaits you at every turn. In the quaint mountain town of West Jefferson you'll find restaurants and terrific shopping, including antique stores and art galleries. This is small-town Americana at its finest. Drive a little further to Boone or Blowing Rock, for more choices in dining, entertainment and shopping. We're a 4-season destination! In winter there's sledding, snowboarding, skating and skiing at our area resorts. We're sorry this cabin is NOT PET FRIENDLY. Must have 4WD or AWD to access property! StayBlueRidge, located in downtown West Jefferson, offers over 80+ quality vacation rentals in West Jefferson, Boone and surrounding areas. Minimum age to book this property is : 25