Lost Pelican Mountain Retreat: Boone/Wilkesboro

Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, at the intersection of Wilkes, Ashe and Watauga counties, the Lost Pelican is the perfect place to escape and unwind. We're at the epicenter of world-class mountain biking, hiking, fly fishing, paddling, skiing, disc golfing, dining, breweries + wineries. Enjoy our peaceful retreat as you take in the view from our screen porch, roast s’mores by the firepit, spin some vinyl, play board games and dine on our front porch. The space Our two-level cabin sleeps up to 5 with 2 downstairs bedrooms with queen beds (via SPIRAL STAIRCASE) & a full-size futon upstairs. From relaxing by our gas-log fireplace to playing ping pong or foosball in our detached Wildcat Saloon, we've got you covered! We also offer corn hole, giant Jenga, board games, a wicked Stephen King collection, and a random selection of vinyl and CDs to suit whatever mood you’re in. Bring your fishing pole to try your luck at the community catch-and-release pond, or spend hours hiking our trails to the 70-foot Staghorn Falls, Serpentine Falls, the Oasis, Fern Flats and other little hideaways (all with hammocks and Adirondack chairs along the way). If you can manage to pull yourselves away from Buck Mountain, take a drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone, West Jefferson, Todd, Wilkesboro, Blowing Rock, or Kerr Scott Lake. Well-equipped kitchen, with George Foreman grill and charcoal grill outside. French press, drip coffee maker w/grinder, chilled pint glasses, cutting boards and garlic roaster. Super comfy queen beds with down comforters and ceiling fans. And fresh mountain air. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Booking guests must be 25 or older. Photo ID verification is required within 24 hours of the booking for a reservation to be considered valid. An email and text will be sent to the guest regarding identity verification upon booking. Guest has 24 hours to provide the identification required by the payment processor for the reservation to be validated. Absolutely NO PARTIES or events.) Guest access You will have full access to the house and games in the “Wildcat Saloon” (please do not disturb the garage beyond the tapestries where we store our personal items.) Buck Mountain's amazing amenities include a stocked catch-and-release pond with gazebos and picnic tables, a 70-foot waterfall with hiking trails, and 32 miles of hiking/biking trails. (Sorry, ATVs are not permitted for guest use.) Other things to note * Take a screen shot of directions before you arrive at the gate as there's no service coming up the mountain. * Please use the second driveway entrance where the address sign is located. * You must take your trash and recyclables to the Buck Mountain Recycling Center on your way out.