Private 3 acre property with small (400sq ft) "tiny house". Ideal for 2 to 5 people. It has a queen bed, 2 sofas that fold open into twin beds; and 4-foot height sleeping loft with two twin mattresses. Covered deck; 3 small ponds; party pavilion . . Basic toiletries and linens supplied, as well as plenty of dishes and kitchen supplies. This is a non-smoking cabin! Please do not throw cigarette butts on the grounds. Several trashcans are on the property for your use. You may fish if you bring a pole and bait or find a spare rod on the property, but please catch-and-release. There is a permanent fire pit near the cabin. You are welcome to burn any sticks and branches you find on or near the property. There is an aluminum fishing boat with paddle available. Your children may enjoy riding on ride-on toys or their own skate boards under the pavilion. Note: the 1970s pavilion has no vapor barrier. When it rains, the floor is wet and very slippery. Take care. There is also a merry-go-round and swing set to enjoy. The waterway between ponds can be very slippery. Use caution when crossing. Dogs and cats have always been welcome. We ask that you sweep or wipe off all visible pet hair. Despite the best efforts of our cleaning staff and myself, we ALWAYS find more pet hair and kibble than should be left behind. And please keep pets out of the carpeted loft area. Contact host by email or text with questions or requests. Give us feedback on what else could be included in the cabin. Texts are turned off around 9 pm but host may be reach IN AN EMERGENCY by telephone at any time. The property sits at the bottom of Mineral Springs Mountain, so there is often traffic coming on and off the mountain behind the cabin. We have noise-breaking trees and shrubs behind the cabin near the road but YOU WILL HEAR INTERSTATE AND LOCAL TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER. Floor fans are provided for white noise if you want to use them. Other than that, the property has a park- like feel to it and is very private. I just want to make all guests aware that summer is snake season in the southeast. Make certain that you watch where you are stepping, especially near the water and dense vegetation. This property is about a half mile from I-40; 6 miles from Morganton; just 15 miles from Hickory; about 65 miles from Asheville; 35 miles from Blowing Rock; and 45 miles from Boone. ("The High Country")