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A Blowing Rock Property

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Welcome to our home! 134 Aspen Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Front of the house, seen as you arrive. Paved parking for 5 average-size cars.
Come in and enjoy your visit!
View  from the wrap-around deck or large windows in great room
View of back yard with swing set and firepit
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Blowing Rock, NC
  • Popular LocationAppalachian Ski Mtn.11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMystery Hill7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTweetsie Railroad8 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

A Blowing Rock Property

Welcome to our mountain home! We've recently completed renovations to our kitchen (new countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, and new double-sink with pull-down Moen faucet). We've also done renovations to our bathrooms and installed new LED lighting throughout most of our home. We have several new comforter sets and new high-quality linens. We hope you will enjoy the updates when you visit our beautiful family home.
The mountain view is tremendous whether you love watching the sunrise at the start of the day, or are more of a sunset person! Enjoy relaxing in the rockers on the large deck with a mountain view, or perhaps some time in the Jacuzzi is a more your idea of total relaxation! Spend some time on the deck sitting around our new gas fire pit! Your dogs are welcome to join you on your getaway as well.
Our home is located at an elevation of 4,500 feet on Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock. The main level consists of a comfortable living room with a 50-inch smart TV w/cable and DVD, stone fireplace with gas logs (operated with a remote control mounted on the wall) and leather recliner sectional sofa and 2 leather recliners with ottomans The dining area has large windows to view the mountains, There is a large table with seating for 6, a small table with seating for 2--3, and a bar with 4 stools. The kitchen is fully-equipped with dishwasher, microwave, Keurig and drip coffee-makers, coffee bean grinder, toaster, 2 crock pots, toaster oven, disposal, food processor, side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and water and ice dispensers, glass-top range, disposal, cookware, extra large set of china and flatware. The master suite has a king bed, cable 55-inch smart TV, private bath with large glass-enclosed shower, and doors to the large wrap-around deck with the beautiful, covered hot tub overlooking the surrounding mountains. The main level also has a smaller 2nd bedroom with king bed, cable TV (Smart TV), and full bathroom (shower/tub). Upstairs is a king bedroom with picture windows to view the mountains and overlooking the play area in the yard. It has a king bed, cable smart TV, and rocking chair. The second bedroom upstairs has 2 double beds and also has a smart TV. There is a full bathroom with walk-in shower upstairs. All mattresses and box springs are encased in certified bed bug protective covers for your safety. The yard is large and relatively flat with a playground for kids and benches to sit and gaze at the views. We have a gas fire pit on the deck. The house also has central heat (gas) and central air conditioning. There is paved parking that will accommodate up to 5 average-size vehicles. Conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock and close to the High Country attractions… it is a perfect mountain vacation home----ready for you to enjoy resting, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends.

Notes:
1. We enjoy having families and groups of adult friends visit. We do not rent to groups of young adults or college students. No events may be held at our home. This is a private neighborhood and excessive noise needs to end by 11pm.

2. We do not offer long-term rentals (longer than 14 days.) Each year we have families that return for their vacations, so we do not want to prevent them from being able to return each year by accepting extended reservations from other guests.

Check-in is at 4:00 pm /Check-out is 10:00 am
If you need flexibility with these times, please let us know and we will accommodate requests whenever possible.





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Karen Priest Ritter
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
GAS FIRE PIT: DO NOT MOVE FROM ITS LOCATION ON DECK. SOMEONE MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FIRE PIT IS BEING USED.
TRASH MUST BE BAGGED/ PUT IN CANS UNDER DECK (LG BLACK BAGS PROVIDED UNDER KITCHEN SINK). GUESTS ASKED TO TAKE TRASH TO DUMPSTER SITE IF POSSIBLE
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS AT ANY TIME NO LOUD NOISES OUTDOORS AFTER 11PM BE RESPECTFUL OF NEIGHBORS PICK UP YOUR PET WASTE NO RENTALS MORE THAN 14 DAYS

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this vacation home is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Traveling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
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Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 11 min walk
  • Mystery Hill - 7 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 8 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 9 min drive
  • The Blowing Rock - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
  • Cookout - 7 min drive
  • Starbucks - 8 min drive
  • Come Back Shack - 8 min drive
  • Wendy's - 7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mountain House with amazing views
Great Mountain House with amazing views. right by app ski mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Jefferson, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
When we walked in, everything was so clean! The parents enjoyed our time relaxing, while the “kids” went skiing! 100% recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House!!
This is our second time staying here! It’s perfect for our family! The location can’t be beat. We come to ski and shop! Appalachian skiing is 5 minutes down the mountain! Blowing Rock is 10 minutes down the mountain. The kitchen is well equipped and the washer and dryer are such a nice amenity to have! If I had to say anything negative, it would be that when the wind is blowing really hard, you can feel it through the back door!! But, to be fair, while we were there, it was 11 degrees and wind gusts of 35! We will definitely be staying there next year, too! We love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!
Our host was amazing and very engaged in making our stay the best it could be! Prompt response to our questions. Nice older home was total package for our first ever ski trip in the midst of a brutally cold winter storm with wind chill near 20 below! Snow removal was quick each day! House is high on mountain so 4x4 or chains are a must in winter. Hot tub was amazing, whole family enjoyed it! Fireplace was super easy to use. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cozy Family Getaway
Look no further if you want a very clean, updated home in a great mountain location. This home has great amenities and plenty of comfortable beds. The master suite is spacious and relatively private to rest of house. My husband and I brought all food and gifts for Christmas weekend with our adult children and their spouses, and there was plenty of storage in this well decorated cozy abode. Kitchen has everything you need. Views of mountains are outstanding from dining and living areas as well as the warm, clean hot tub which an added bonus for hang outs.We laughed over games, worked together on puzzles, enjoyed Christmas movies in a warm living room with nice comfy furniture and easy to use gas logs. Spacious paved parking and good yard space, wrap around decks for getting outside. We also liked proximity between Boone and Blowing Rock. We hiked Mountains to Sea Trail at Rich Mountain, worshipped at great Christmas Eve service at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian in Blowing Rock. Owner was quickly responsive to my questions. Would definitely return to this s home any season!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Priest Ritter

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While vacationing in Blowing Rock, my parents fell in love with the area and decided to begin looking for a home there. They found this home, but it needed a good bit of work. The mountain view was so wonderful though, they decided to purchase the home and begin renovations. They added an extra bedroom and full bath, put on the deck, bought a hot tub and added gas logs. They started on their landscaping projects soon thereafter and have continually added things to make the home more comfortable, while maintain its home-like feel. It was a second home for them and they decided to share it with guests who also enjoy a clean, comfortable home where they can relax and feel at home themselves, at an affordable cost.

Since that time, my parents have passed away, leaving the home in the care of our family. My husband and I take care of their home and enjoy working with the families who have come for many years, as well as welcoming the new guests who are visiting for the first time. Our home is child and dog friendly.

Many families come each year, making memories and spending time with their own families as they continue the tradition. Appalachian Ski Mt is in our neighborhood--just down the mountain from our back yard and we are a 5-minute drive from Tweetsie. Our home is located midway between Boone and Blowing Rock, so it convenient for Appalachian State University and all of the fun places in a nice college town as well as convenient for the unique restaurants and the scenic town of Blowing Rock.

My husband and I live in Greensboro, NC--a two-hour drive from our mountain home. Fortunately, we have excellent assistance with our incredible housekeeping team and handyman team and snow-clearing staff in the winter. We love having return guests and appreciate their suggestions on things they'd like us to add to our home for their next visit. Suggestions are encouraged and welcomed! We love our home and want you to love it as well.
Karen Priest Ritter

Why they chose this property

We love our neighborhood because it is very beautiful with trees and flowers and has gorgeous mountain views.
While you are here, you feel that you have really escaped from the noise and traffic, and busyness of life, yet you are 5 to 10 minutes away from all of the conveniences of modern life. There is a little neighborhood "library" with a bench that is a lovely place to sit and read or just commune with nature.

What makes this property unique

1. Gorgeous mountain view year-round! (just had the trees trimmed for an even better view)
2. Large paved parking area for 5 average-size cars
3. Hot tub, with large bath sheets for your use (in hamper by door to spa in large downstairs bedroom.
4.. Large deck with lots of chairs and side tables for enjoying mountain view
5. Large gas fire pit on the deck
6. Keypad entry for ease and security
7. Moderately firm mattresses for all king beds; less firm mattresses on double beds
8. Certified bedbug encasements for all mattresses and box springs
9. Private neighborhood--very quiet
10. Large back yard with swing set and slide and climbing rocks
11. 5-minute drive to Appalachian Ski Mountain ski slopes and ice-skating rink and Tweetsie Railroad
12. Located midway between Boone and Blowing Rock (10-minute drive each way)
13. Family-friendly home; pet friendly
14. 20+ years of experience in renting to families and groups of adult friends
15. Excellent reviews from our guests

Note: It is a 10-minute drive from Boone or Blowing Rock to our home. As you enter the neighborhood you will see the streets (about 1 mile's distance) are more narrow and somewhat curvy as you ascend the mountain. Two cars can pass if driving slowly. During wintery weather (snow and ice) the streets are scraped twice each day, but driving can be challenging. You may wish to consider 4-wheel drive based on your driving experience and comfort level. Our driveway is cleared during inclement weather.

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