Welcome to The Forge! Please review details including the Things to Know and let us know if you have any questions! The space Nestled in a quite community, located in the heart of Ashe County, and only 1 mile from the New River, The Forge welcomes you and your family to a fun and exciting adventure! This home offers 4 spacious sleeping areas including a king bedroom on the main level, two queen rooms upstairs (along with a new sleeper sofa in the loft), and a bunk room downstairs with 2 full bunk beds. The master bedroom has a private bathroom with a walk in shower and his and her sinks. The upstairs bedrooms will share a full bathroom with a shower/tub combo. The downstairs bunk room also has a full shower/tub combo bathroom. The living room offers a stone gas fireplace, a large TV and vaulted ceilings. The adjacent kitchen and dining area is designed with entertaining in mind. The open layout allows guests to not feel cramped when joining the family chef in preparing a delicious homecooked meal. Plenty of space for everyone! Outside, let your worries melt away on the beautiful wrap around porch. Watch for the dozens of varieties of native birds or sit in silence listening to the late-night hoots from the owls on summer evenings. Take the family down to the oversized fire pit for a fun night around a fire. A perfect way to wind down from a day exploring nearby towns and local hiking trails! Nearby must see attractions include: Ashe County Cheese - see cheese being made and enjoy delicious ice cream! Molly Chomper Cidery (13 minutes away!) Ashe County Farmers Market every Saturday from 8am to 1pm from April to October! Mount Jefferson State Park - great place for family photos. Stunning views! Grayson Highlands State Park - 32 minutes away. Excellent hiking with scenic views, more than 5,000 feet in elevation. See wild horses! Old Barn Winery - Live music, food trucks, perfect atmosphere! Enjoy a sunny day on the New River using Zaloo's Canoes, Kayaks, and Tubes. Public put-in locations are nearby, as well for those bringing their own kayaks! Additional Notes: - Please note the homeowners use an exterior cameras. The first camera is facing towards the entrance of the driveway, the rest of the cameras are pointing to each side of the deck and mounted on each side of the deck. No other cameras are pointed at the home or at any of the common areas. - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, a couple garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. - Firewood may be purchased with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a firestarter for $25 plus tax. - Towels and linens will be provided for you. - AWD or 4WD vehicles are required during winter months. - Parking space for up to 5 vehicles • Check in is after 4pm • Checkout by 10am • This home allows up to 3 mature dogs. Please be sure to list your pets, and it will be included in the total shown. Pets other than dogs are not permitted.. • Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates. • No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home. • Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. • No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed. Keep outside noise respectable. • 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter- it is your responsibility to come prepared for winter weather. No refunds are given if you are not prepared for winter weather. • Guest is responsible for any damages caused by intentional (non-accidental) actions. • Host is not responsible for items left in the home. • Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions sent by Host (property manager) within 60 days of arrival.