Our cozy cabin (undamaged from Helene ‘24), tucked on the mountainside near Todd NC is a serene get-away: rip up the ski slopes, appreciate the fresh mountain air, or simply enjoy some family time. Just 20-25 minutes from Boone. Enjoy all the High Country has to offer: skiing and tubing the nearby mountains, charming towns, App State...or stay in and relax on the porch or by the wood-burning fireplace. Newly-updated furniture, appliances, and bedding...and cookware to satisfy most foodies. The space "Lady Elaine's Cottage" is a nicely-appointed 3 Bedroom/2 Bath retreat on 1.5 acres of wooded mountainside that sleeps up to 7 guests. Very recently updated with new living room furniture, appliances, mattresses, bedding, and cookware. The stone fireplace is the centerpiece of the vaulted living room, and the wood floors & natural beadboard give the space a warm, cozy feeling while the wifi gives you all the streaming and connectedness you desire (bring your login credentials!). Have your morning coffee on the covered porch and enjoy the view...grill your burgers and steaks on the front deck in the afternoon...and play some ping-pong in the basement before you finish the day with a movie from your favorite streaming service. Master suite features a King bed and a large soaking tub; 2nd BR has a Queen bed; and 3rd BR sleeps 3 with a Full bed + trundle. Sheets & towels are provided for you, along with an initial supply of paper products...and checkout is hassle-free. Guests also have access to use the 1-car garage on the basement level. Two kayaks stored in the garage are also available for guests' use on the nearby New River. (Seasonal notes: if it gets humid in the spring and summer, you can turn on the central air conditioning - which is not universally available in the high country; the driveway is steep so AWD or 4x4 may be necessary if it's icy or if winter weather turns severe.) Guest access Guests have access to the entire house and property, including the unfinished basement with ping pong table and a 1-car garage. The gravel road leading through the neighborhood will take you up the hill to our cottage, where you'll find ample parking in the driveway + the garage. Note that the driveway is somewhat steep, but there is a flat parking area to make loading and unloading easy. You can enter the cabin after 3pm on the first day, using the electronic door keypad at the top of the stairs that lead to the back porch. (Key codes & other instructions will be provided a few days before check-in.) Other things to note With the cabin built on a mountainside: - Guests will need to walk up some outdoor stairs to get to the main level (although there is an alternate entrance with fewer stairs - message us if you need more details). - AWD or 4x4 may be necessary if it's icy or if winter weather turns severe. - External security cameras are installed. - There is an interior stairwell, which does not have a door or gate, that leads to the basement & garage. - Some firewood is usually available but you may want to provide more. We can give you ideas for sources. - There is a twin blow-up bed available in addition to the 7 traditional bed spots, in case it's needed.