Welcome to the Den! Bear's Den is cozy and stylish, centrally-located between Boone and Blowing Rock with easy access to Banner Elk and Valle Crucis. Breathe deeply in the mountain air as you relax into a lush, wooded getaway. Newly decorated in mountain chic, Bear's Den offers you a launching pad for area adventures or simply a place to unplug...especially on the back deck in our hot tub! PLEASE READ THE LISTING IN ITS ENTIRETY. ** Minimum age to book is 21 ** Follow us on IG @BearsDenBoone. Entering the Den you're greeted with an expansive, vaulted great room with dining and kitchen, fully stocked for all your cooking needs. The queen bedroom and private bath are located on the main level for easy access. Heading upstairs, you'll enter a comfortable loft for reading and games, and the loft couch opens to a sleeper sofa. The spacious king master bedroom and private bath also occupy the top level. If you're working remotely, use the comfy desk and super-fast wifi to connect from your vacation retreat. The back deck feels private with a grill and outdoor dining space, hot tub...and a winter view of the mountain ridge behind. After entering the neighborhood through the security gate, you'll find spacious parking for 3 vehicles at Bear's Den. There is also a secure and convenient entry to the house with an electronic door lock. Jerome & Kellie Daley are our on-call concierge and will be doing most of the communication with our guests. Bear's Den is set in the gated community of Crystal Mountain off Shulls Mill Road between Boone and Blowing Rock. The neighborhood offers privacy and tranquility while still being a stone's throw away from popular local destinations. All neighborhood roads and the driveway are paved but 4WD/ AWD vehicle is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in when it snows. Travel times from the Den… - 4 miles to BlueRidge Parkway - 5 miles to Downtown Blowing Rock - 7 miles to Downtown Boone - 11 miles to Sugar Mountain - 15 miles to Grandfather Mountain - 20 miles to Beech Mountain - 25 miles to Linville Falls -Winter driving 4WD/ AWD vehicle is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in the winter due to inclement weather. While the neighborhood has road maintenance, including plowing and salting, winter weather can change rapidly and we cannot guarantee the status of roads. -Skiing For skiers, we are located 8 miles from App Ski Mtn, 10 miles from Sugar Mtn, and 18 from Beech Mtn! -TVs There is no cable or broadcast TV, but you can access thousands of TV shows and movies from the included Netflix account. You can also sign in with your own Hulu, Prime Video, Disney subscription etc. -Hot Tub We have a smaller hot tub that is ideal for 2 but will accommodate up to 3 people. Please do not over crowd. -Cleaning Fees & Trash Our cleaning fee covers housekeeping, hot tub maintenance and trash removal. To keep these fees reasonable, we require some very basic items to be completed by guests. -Steep inclines The cabin is located on a mountain and is accessed by paved roads with steep inclines. The driveway is also a little steep and could be challenging to get in and out during heavy snow, so we recommend using the parking pad on the street.