Looking for a quiet, private mountain getaway? This is the place! Your private deck has a view of Scaly Mountain. You will be comfortable in a large suite complete with refrigerator, microwave, coffee, snacks and Continental breakfast. The beauty of solid oak antiques is only surpassed by the comfort of the bed with a memory foam topper, Egyptian cotton sheets and hand made quilt. Within a 15 minute drive of excellent restaurants and shopping in Highlands, waterfalls, hiking and so much more. The space Looking for peace and quiet in a rural mountain setting with the amenities of five star restaurants, bars, live performances and shopping just 15 minutes away? This is the place, located just outside of the resort town of Highlands, North Carolina on two acres of mountain property. With an altitude above 4,000 feet, the days are pleasant for biking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, river rafting, zip line, summer and snow tubing, horseback riding, fishing and just relaxing on the deck with a good book. There is no need for air conditioning in the summer at this altitude, but it is available. Be sure to bring a sweater as the evenings are cool. The spring is full of wildflowers, summer days are pleasantly warm, fall is an exquisite rainbow of autumn color and winter can be the most beautiful, with a fresh snow fall. This renovated barn offers you a private bedroom, bath, living room, laundry room and deck overlooking a native plant garden and the rock face of Scaly Mountain. A small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster oven and coffee pot offer you the flexibility of dining at home or at one of the many incredible restaurants in the area. The living room is charming with a table set for two in front of a gas fireplace-heater or you can dine by candlelight on the open terrace. We are free from mosquitoes at this altitude so enjoying the private deck is a pleasure. There are ceiling fans in all rooms to keep the fresh mountain air moving. Watch the sunrise with coffee in the morning and stargaze in the evening. The bedroom is furnished with antiques from the 1800's. The full size bed is comfortable with a memory foam topper and made inviting with Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforter and a handmade quilt. Also available for your enjoyment are a CD player, wide selection of movies and Internet access. Cell phone service can be intermittent, so use of the land line is available in your suite. This is a perfect artist retreat, romantic get away or suite for the outdoor enthusiast. Your host is a world traveler and knows what it takes to make your home away from home a great experience! I will provide directions to my home. Some maps and GPS are inaccurate. My home is at the end of MILLER ROAD, off of Buck Knob Road. No smoking inside and no pets, please. Guest access The suite is located in the upstairs of my home which is at the end of the road and surrounded by woods. There is hiking and access to the Bartrum Trail nearby. Other things to note Bring clothing for all temperatures. Evenings can be cool in the summer. Wear good boots or walking shoes if you plan to hike or explore waterfalls. I have hiking sticks, fanny packs and water bottle carriers available for your use or you may want to bring your own. Please, no pets or smoking inside.