Front of House with View
Location: Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (7mi off Blue Ridge Prkway faces 30,000 acres uninhabited Mts) View Map
Accommodations: Log cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
!!!OFF SEASON RATES EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 20 2009!!!
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Sherwood Cottage is a beautiful, authentic, log cabin rental located 7 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Boone NC and Blowing Rock NC. Imagine relaxing in the overstuffed wicker chairs on the screened-in porch and looking onto a commanding 180-degree view with both short and long-range vistas that are visible from almost every room in the house. After a rain, this is one place you can see why it is called the Smoky Mountains.
A south facing house, Sherwood has stunning sunrises and sunsets but also offers a night-time view that is without parallel. The night sky, without light pollution, is magnificent and the hot tub on the outside deck is just right for laying back and viewing it. When the moon is full there is a perfect view all of the night. It is one of the most romantic and peaceful scenes around.
Comfort and casual elegance would describe the décor of this house with goose down comforters and hand-made quilts, custom draperies, and oversize chairs to cuddle up with a good book. The house has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, with a large, combination living room with sleeper sofa, and kitchen. In the winter, the gas fire offers a cozy ambiance that reflects off the all pine wood interior. Both bedrooms are cozy and comfortable: the master bedroom includes a new country pine queen-size bed complemented by an antique dresser while the second bedroom features antique twin beds in a very simple and uncluttered ambiance. Period lighting imported from England adds to the uniqueness of the home. We also have an extensive video library there for watching a good movie.
In the summer there is a beautiful flower garden to stroll through and trails close by with water-falls and even some good caves if you can climb. Basically, this house is unique in that it offers an experience that will not soon be forgotten and cannot be obtained in too many places anymore. It is for relaxing and communing with nature and finding your own secret hiding place just as you had when you were a kid.
LOCAL INFORMATION:
The cottage is 2 miles from a small community called Buffalo Cove where an authentic and must-see country store is located- Todd’s Country Store. Not only are there many artifacts usually found only in stores around the 1950’s, but the entire atmosphere is one where time has stopped. On Saturday afternoons, there usually is a music hoe-down where musicians from all around the area gather to play their instruments and sing. It is an incredible experience!
Also close by is Leatherwood Stables which offers a restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, horseback riding on miles of trails, and even boarding your own horse if you wish. The Elk River is also about 2 miles away for miles of tubing and meandering down the river on hot summer days. Trout fishing in the river is also a fun thing and once you get down in the valley, there are miles and miles of flat-grade paved roads for biking.
Sherwood Cottage is about 30 minutes from Lenoir and Hickory, the home of all the furniture manufacturers in NC. There is much to do there for adults and children alike. The other direction takes you to the Blue Ridge Parkway 7 miles away. A 30 minute drive in that direction will take you to Blowing Rock and a little further on is Boone.
Log cabin with intimate views of 30,000 acres of the Uwharrie Forest and Mountain Preserve. Wildlife galore with some of the most amazing birds to be seen in NC. The Hot Tub outside has an incredible view of the Milky Way with no light polution from anywhere. Total peace and quiet from this retreat. 2 Bedrooms, one bath, fireplace, fenced yard- the true mountain retreat!
Off Season Rates: March & April (except Apr 10 - 18 2009)
2009 Peak Season: Oct 9 - 24
2009 Holiday Rates: Nov 22 - 28; Dec 18 - Jan 2
Seasonal Rates: All other dates
Minimum stays may apply, and vary throughout the year.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: CENTRAL AC
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace: BEAUTIFUL VENTED FIREPLACE THAT LOOKS REAL BUT EASY
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: EXTENSIVE VIDEO COLLECTION FROM A DISCERNING BRITISH VIEWER
- Video Game Console: GAME CUBE
- Video Games: SOME PROVIDED BUT SUGGEST YOU RENT SOME AS THEY GET SCRATCHED
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: ON PRIVATE DECK WITH NIGHT SKY AND NO LIGHT POLUTION FOR AN AMAZING STAR GAZING EVENING
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: COVERED SCREENED OR GLASSED PORCH WITH GREAT OVERSTUFFED CHAIRS FOR RELAXING
- View/Location
- Mountain View: FABULOUS VIEW WITH NO OTHER HOUSES IN SIGHT
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Satellite TV with Pay-Per-View, Boarding for Horses nearby, and Kid-Friendly with toys, GameCube and games
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: MOSTLY FENCED-IN YARD
- Kid Friendly: TOYS AND BOOKS AND KIDS VIDEOS
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Tubing down the river, Trails, Caves, waterfalls
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Seasonal: $150/night, $975/week
Peak: $170/night, $1115/week
Holiday: $170/night, $1115/week
Off Season: $130/night, $835/week
Holidays falling within other periods will be charged at Holiday Rates
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE 13% TAXES, $35 PROCESSING FEE, $39 NON-REFUNDABLE SECURITY
DEPOSIT NOR CLEANING FEE. MINIMUM STAY MAY APPLY & VARIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Call for special prices on last minute availability.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Blowing Rock
We wanted something close to Greensboro and we did not want to be around a lot of other people. This house is on 12 acres of total privacy and we love it!
The Unique Benefits at this Log cabin
Total and complete quietness, incredible view, nearby waterfall and historic general store. Horseback riding about 2 miles away.
Owner's Map of Blowing Rock
My husband and I built this house when we lived in Greensboro. It was our secret hiding place. The wildlife is incredible and the quiet is unparalleled.
Property Photos
- Front of House with View - Blowing Rock, NC - North Carolina Rental Cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Play in the Hot Tub with Total Privacy and Peace! - Blowing Rock, NC - North Carolina Rental Cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Bedroom with Queen Bed Looking Out Over the Mountain View - Blowing Rock, NC - North Carolina Rental Cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Second Bedroom with Antique Twin Beds
- Lounge on the overstuffed wicker chairs on the screened in porch
- Living Room and Kitchen w/9ft ceiling of tongue and groove white pine
- Living Room with view from 2 aspects and fireplace
- Moon from Hot Tub and Porch
- Trails lead to this nearby scene
- Playing on the back porch
- Relax on the screened in porch
- View from Deck and Screened Porch
- Moon from Hot Tub and Porch
- Breathtaking Sunsets
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Vicki Gatewood , Frederick, Maryland
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Teresa , Hoboken, GA
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Denise Radovich , Conyers, GA
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The house is beautifu! We needed a place with peace and quiet and we got it. We really enjoyed our stay; sitting by the fireplace, sitting in the hot tub and just relaxing. We will be back hopefully, when we need time away from everything.
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We had a great mountain getaway at Sherwood Cottage. We enjoyed the seclusion of the cabin, the view and gazing at stars from the hot tub at night. We have never seen do many stars! Our favortie activities during the week were spelunking (with River and Earth adventures) and trout fishing at Grandfather Trout Farm. We would definately come back for a relaxing getaway.
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Over 40 years ago my wife and I met at the Sherwood Terrace Apartments in Nashville. 40 years later here we are at Sherwood Cottage. This place feels more like home than home. Loved the humming birds & the awesome sound system & of course the hot tub.
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Thank you for such a nice mountain experience! The cabin is really nice (we had 4 people) with all the comforts of home & more. We drove into Blowing Rock a couple times (once for dinner at the Best Cellar, excellent!!), hiked off the Blue Ridge Parkway and went canoeing in Boomer. Enjoyed cooking our meals here too & taking picnics. Many thanks again.
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We have enjoyed every miute of our honeymoon! Thanks for sharing your great escape with us. The humming birds kept us entertained forhours and the hikes were breath taking- we made sure to capture everyting on film/ Hope to return soon- maybe for an anniversary.
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A nice stay in a nice cottage. The views are lovely and the quiet and isolation were appreciated.
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We had a wonderful honeymoon! The view from the porch & hot tub wsa beautiful. The lizards, flowers and humming birds were such a nice surprise. Can't wait to visit again. Thanks for sharing your wonderful little cottage!!!