Location: Blowing Rock, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina, USA (The Crest is located 15 minutes from Boone and Blowing Rock)
Accommodations: Mountain Cottage, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
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'Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you... while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.' ~ John Muir
"The Crest" features a scenic gentle drive to a spacious parking area that is level with the cottage, located at an elevation of 3200 feet. From your car, you are only a few steps from the covered porch. You will enter a spacious living area and are immediately surrounded by large windows with spectacular views of nature and the surrounding mountains. Unpack, light the gas fireplace and you won't want to leave!
Our "smoke-free" and "pet friendly" cottage is close to the historic charm of Blowing Rock and the growing college town of Boone. Yet just outside your door lie 12 acres to roam, deer and wild turkeys. On the adjoining National Forest property is Hebron Falls, with a bold stream to follow, or a huge bolder to just sit on and fish. Sound wonderful? ....It is!
The front and large back covered porches are great places to enjoy the brisk mornings, warm afternoons, and cool evenings, with a special cup of coffee and an enjoyable book from our reading library. The surrounding sounds of nature may lull you into a restful afternoon nap.
"The Crest" is peaceful and restful, offering a sense of solitude, not isolation. You will experience a major "change- of-pace" while you enjoy nature, get away from the rush of your work week, and feel energized and revitalized.
Sorry, but we can not guarantee that you will feel ready to return home!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: The laundry rooms features a large stacked washer/dryer. There is a utility sink, iron and ironing board for your convenience.
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking: Parking is a spacious and level area level with and located next to the house. Three steps will bring you onto the covered porch.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed: The queen bed is located in the master bedroom.
- Double Bed: The guest bedroom features a double antique brass bed.
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : The spacious loft has two twin maple beds. The downstair's bedroom has two twin antique mahogany beds.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): "The Crest" has three TVs. They receive only local stations, but have DVD and VHS capabilities with a library of DVD's and tapes.
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: There is a generous assortment of VHS and DVD.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: The music library is limited.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: The kitchen has refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, coffee, slow cooker and more. You should find this kitchen comperable or better to many home kitchens.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: The cooking utensils provided are complete. Stainless steel cookware and glass pyrex are plentiful for preparing meals
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Balcony (2) : Two large decks grace the front and rear of the cottage. The back porch has a swing, several rockers and a picnic table/chairs.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: View the Blue Ridge mountains from your back yard. Views of Grandfather can be seen from various points as you walk the property.
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls can be made from the land line. Most cell phones will work from the house as well.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless is available and you are able to use your laptop from any location in the house, including the porches.
- Other Amenities
- There's plenty of space inside and out! Plenty of windows provide fantastic views. The bedrooms are large. The loft features a game table and area for activity for the kids. Situated on 12 acres, you will find lots of walking opportunities. Don't miss a hike to Hebron Falls, just across the road, in the National Forest. It's a great place to spend an afternoon.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed: "The Crest" is definately a smoke free environment!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Antiqueing
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
1 month equates to 4 weeks.
March/April: $150.00 / night (2 night min) $875.00 / week $2,700.00 / month
May/Dec. 14: $180.00 / night $980.00 / week $3,000.00 / month
Holidays: Thanksgiving week $200.00 / night $1,200.00 / week
Dec 15 - Jan 7 $200.00 / night $1,200.00 / week
$80.00 cleaning fee / 13.75% N.C. state tax
$30.00 Pet fee / $40.00 for linens and towels
Major credit cards are accepted with paypal
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Judith Adams / teacher & Bobby Adams / Retired U.S. Army
Three grown sons and a mini dashound.
We all love the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Why the Owner Chose Blowing Rock
Western North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Mountains have always been a part of both of our lives. In later years, married with children, we vacationed each summer in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was a welcome escape from the Florida heat. Durint those vacations periods, we spent several days searching for our 'own place'. An opportunity presented itself one summer, when were walking some acreage which we owned and discovered that "The Crest," was on the market. It was a perfect fit and was worth the wait.
We have since spent time remodeling and making improvements. It is a special place for us to escape when opportunity permits. As we are not there as often as we would like to be, we enjoy having others visit! Many of our 'repeat friends' refer to "The Crest" as 'our mountain home' when they reserve for the following year.
The Unique Benefits of this Mountain Cottage
"The Crest" is an experience of peace and serenity. The beauty of nature is inspiring and the walk on the drive is just what my soul yearns for, after months of city life and school teaching. In fact, when the pace gets tough, I visualize the front porch, a rocking chair, a cool breeze with the sound of the wind in the trees, and the forest view down the drive. It is a great place to be and instills peace and tranquility.
Property Photos
- "The Crest" at Woodridge - Boone, NC - North Carolina Rental Vacation Chalet in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- The living room - Boone, NC - North Carolina Rental Vacation Chalet in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- The Master Bedroom - Boone, NC - North Carolina Rental Vacation Chalet in the Blue Ridge Mountains
- Guest Bedroom on Main Floor
- The Blue Ridge Mountains from the back yard
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Laura , Greensboro, NC
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Betty & Julian , Oak Island NC
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Hi Judy, We had a wonderful time at the Crest. I think my book club will want to return, possibly annually. We go to the beach in the Fall. Everyone enjoyed the peace & quiet, the gas logs and the sunrise, sunset porches. Some of us hiked around the area, some of us bird watched and some of us just sat on the porch and read or conversed. I look forward to doing business with you again. Clarice
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Hi Judy, We had a great trip!! It was very cold, high on Sunday 20 and the low 9 degrees, but we managed to stay warm. The gas ran out, but the company responded quickly so that was not a problem. I keep saying every year that we must go in the summer to enjoy the wonderful porch. Hope we can do that this year. Thanks again for a wonderful weekend! Rita
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Dear Judy: I hope your visit to Costa Rica was as wonderful as our time at "The Crest". It was so good to be together with brothers and sisters for a long weekend. It snowed but not enough for a good picture of "The Crest". We burned the logs all weekend. We went to Blowing Rock on Friday and ate at "Outback" but my favorite place in Boone is "Peppers". We ate there on Thursday before checking in. By the way, I love the way you have the keys for easy access for those leasing. The kitchen was so clean and well equipped. That is a definite plus for me because we enjoy cooking and having meals in rather than out. I am sure the rhododendron will be beautiful this spring if the amount of buds has anything to do with it. They are full of blooms. We were all commenting about that one and visualizing spring the night it was so windy and cold, but we stayed warm and snug in the cabin. Hopefully we left everything in good order. Thanks for everything and we all agreed we would like a repeat at a later date. Have a wonderful visit at "The Crest" in February. Warmest regards, Sherry
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Dear Judith: The house is beautiful and so is the setting. It is just remote enough, nice and high up on the crest and very centrally located. It is also very warm and inviting and we really enjoyed the house. It also contained great resources and information for things to do in the area, which was very helpful even though it was our fourth summer in the area.Just my thoughts. I hope that we can rent the house next summer because it was great. And your neighbors are great also. Thanks to Danny, the Golden Retriever, we met several of them. Stay cool in Orlando. Regards, Mark E. Stein Lott & Friedland, P.A.
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Bruce and Jan Myers , Christiansburg, VA
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S Shope , Gainesville, GA
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Angela M. Atwell-Vazquez , Concord, NC