Location: Highlands, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Two hours north of Atlanta, an hour south of Asheville)
Accommodations: Mountain Home, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Beautiful home with wrap-around porch, huge outdoor deck and lower-level screen porch. Stunning views! Decks overlook national forest, Dillard Valley, and miles of mountain ridges. Watch the fog roll into the valley below as hawks soar above you, all within earshot of a waterfall. Enjoy ultimate relaxation on nine private acres in a well-equipped home, minutes away from golf, shopping, day spas and fine restaurants. This home provides the perfect opportunity to be active or do nothing but relax in a truly special place.
Master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy the magnificent view. Formal dining room seats eight. Eat-in kitchen offers cozy alternative to the teak picnic table on the large outdoor deck. Two bedrooms upstairs provide private guest accommodations, and the lower level has another bedroom with a full bath, as well as a rec room with two twin beds, foosball and other delights.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Main floor only as of spring 09. Built as a year-round home, and mountain top breezes and ceiling fans make AC unnecessary!
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Wood Stove: Franklin stove provides warmth and can be opened for a full view of a roaring fire. Also has whole-house electric heat.
- Beds
- King Bed: In master bedroom. Watch the moon set behind the mountains in the morning or enjoy the hummingbirds visiting their feeder from a fabulous four-poster bed with incredible views and private deck access.
- Queen Bed: Guest bedroom
- Double Bed: Guest bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed: Twin beds in rec room can be converted to bunks
- Convertible Bed: Leather sofa converts to double bed in private room with its own full bath off of rec room. Gorgeous views and private access to screen porch.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Savor a cup of coffee while watching the morning mist roll into the Dillard Valley miles below, marvel at the miles of mountain ridges that provide an ever-changing vista of color as the shadows shift and deepen throughout the day, culminating in a glorious sunset, then watch the moon rise and star-gaze from this huge deck furnished with an outdoor dining area, grill, rockers and Adirondack chairs.
- Balcony: Upstairs balcony overlooking family room provides more stunning mountain views.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Truly incomparable! Even folks who've grown up in these mountains come to Laurel Edge and exclaim they've never seen such an amazing view!
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- unparalleled mountain view, easy access to hiking, public golf courses, fishing, great shopping, and fine dining
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- World-class R&R
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sat-Sat $1200-$2000/week (dependent upon the season). Discounts for longer stays.
Non-refundable pet deposit of $150 required: dogs over 40 pounds not permitted.
Shorter stays available: price varies by length of stay and season
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Overlooking the early morning mist of the "Appalachian Sea" - Highlands Vacation Home near Hiking and Fishing
- Our mountain home, Laurel Edge - Highlands Vacation Home near Hiking and Fishing
- The sun bids you good night (view from the back deck) - Highlands Vacation Home near Hiking and Fishing
- part of the spacious rear deck
- cozy living room
- view of Laurel Edge from the side driveway showing entrance to rec room
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