Among The Laurels, Fleetwood NC (centrally located between Boone and West Jefferson!) • Hot tub AND Fire Pit... Check! • Gas Fireplace + Covered Porches & Gas Grill... Check! • Community features a stocked creek for fishing & disc golf... Check! • Modern Rustic decor meets privacy (WiFi, Satellite TV + King)... Check! • 10 mins to West Jefferson... Check! Escape to your cozy cabin in the woods, without giving up modern conveniences. Dog Friendly (see below Rules). Pet fee added AFTER booking PET RULES: Dogs are Welcome if well-behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older & 45 lbs or less. $50 PER DOG (MAX 2). ** NOTE: Pet Fee is added AFTER you reserve ** Escape to your cozy cabin in the woods, without giving up modern conveniences. This charming and immaculate home offers an open floor plan, gorgeous kitchen and a stone fireplace. Large windows in every room help you enjoy the peaceful and private wooded setting, on almost an acre of land. Ample decking and porch space provide the perfect setting for enjoying the great outdoors, with a gas grill for entertainment, a fire-pit, and a spacious hot tub for relaxing. If you’re coming to the mountains to “get away from it all” and commune with nature, this is the perfect spot. The community features a scenic creek stocked with fish and a disc golf course. When you’re ready for sight-seeing, entertainment and more of the pleasures of “civilization,” you’re also in a great location for zipping over to West Jefferson, Boone or Blowing Rock. You’re only 2 minutes from the Mountain Aire golf course and about 12 minutes from all that West Jefferson has to offer. Stepping inside Among the Laurels you’ll find a roomy open floor plan with high beamed ceilings and a broad stone fireplace. The modern kitchen is fully-equipped – everything you need to make yourself at home and serve up the perfect meal (Keurig & Drip Coffee Makers). A satellite TV and the master bedroom are conveniently located on this main level, as is the laundry room, with a washer and dryer. The second floor loft offers a separate entertainment area as well as a sleeper couch for children and guests. This is really the perfect area for the kids, with a Foosball table, second TV and DVD player, as well as a second private bedroom now with king size bed and full bathroom. When you’re ready for a great family vacation in the mountains, or a quiet, romantic get-away for you and your honey, Among the Laurels is waiting for you! Explore The High Country Among the Laurels is conveniently located in Fleetwood, NC, just a couple miles from West Jefferson, in the heart of the High Country. From here you can easily explore and enjoy a huge variety of attractions and outdoor recreation. Drive on down the road a couple more miles and you’ll be in the quaint town of West Jefferson. This is small-town Americana at its finest – an attraction in itself, with a wide assortment of restaurants and terrific shopping, including antique stores, art galleries and wine tasting. Explore all of Main Street, and you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Here you’ll find the famous Ashe Co. Cheese Factory, where you can watch cheese being made. The old-fashioned country store offers delicacies like homemade fudge, ice cream, salsas and local jams. The Honey Hole has unique gifts, as well as local honey. Boondocks brews their own award-winning craft beer. There’s even an adorable old-fashioned movie theater. As you venture out to explore the rest of the High Country, check out Boone and Blowing Rock, for an even wider assortment of dining, entertainment and shopping options. Tour the campus of Appalachian State University, find live music and free concerts, or bring home a treasure from an arts and crafts fair. Here in Blue Ridge Country, the journey is as satisfying as the destination, with gorgeous scenery at every turn. Our numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails provide unlimited photo ops. In spring or summer, the New River offers tubing, kayaking, canoeing and fishing. In the winter enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing or ice skating at one of the many area resorts. PET RULES: Dogs are Welcome if well-behaved, leash/crate trained, 2 years or older & 45 lbs or less. $50 PER DOG (MAX 2). ** NOTE: Pet Fee is added AFTER you reserve ** "AMONG THE LAURELS" is happily managed by "Stay Blue Ridge." We are located in downtown West Jefferson and operate 50+ High Country vacation rentals! Your family has the entire property to yourselves, of course! Go straight to your vacation cabin with your specific lockbox/door code. PRO TIPS: (1) We recommend you place the key back in the lockbox to prevent an accidental lockout as there is an extra key inside! (2) Screen print directions & codes (in case cell service struggles) & bring a flashlight if arriving after dark. Check-in time is between 4PM - 10PM (any later plans, please confirm with us). We are available via the app, cell or text! And we have an office in town if you want to discuss real estate ("Ashe High Country Real Estate") or the rentals business ("Stay Blue Ridge")! A good mountain host will always recommend 4x4/AWD during winter months for High Country safety! We are excited to host you and feel free to message us any questions!