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Mountainview House - Luxurious Privacy Above the Clouds
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 3 nights |
Overview
House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
View the majestic Nantahala Mountains and beautiful Nantahala Lake from this gorgeous, very private, top of the mountain executive home. At 4200 feet, there are no obstructions to a breathtaking 240 degree view of the surrounding mountains and forest, and serene mountain lake below. A large cantilevered deck runs the length of the house, hanging over the side of our mountain. Suitable for outdoor dining and relaxing, some guests never leave it!
Indoors, relax in a magnificent, yet intimate, space highlighted by 20 foot ceilings and huge windows on three sides of the house. Red oak floors throughout. Private master suite with double sinks, heating and large glass shower. Cozy modern den is great for reading or watching satellite flatscreen TV. Wonderful indoor entertaining possibilities in greatroom with fireplace, dining area, and comfortable, spacious living area. Fully complemented kitchen complete with breakfast area for two, with unobstructed view of the Nantahala Mountain Range. House all on one level. NO SMOKING and NO PETS.
Direct access from front door to Bartram Trail, accessing the AT six miles to the northeast, or hike to the lake where pontoon rentals are available. Our canoe is provided; public ramp is located at the foot of our mountain. Great wildlife viewing, including black bear, coyote, deer, turkey and
bobcat. Unsurpassed birding right from the deck, located right in the middle of Audubon Important Bird Area (IBA). Full powered telescope to set up on the deck
for all those starry nights. Raft the Nantahala, Ocoee, Chattooga, French Broad and more nearby. This is a perfect base for the outdoor enthusiast!
The nearby communities of Murphy, Andrews, Franklin, and Dillsboro offer great shopping opportunities for antiques and original art. Lots of art shows and craft fairs in the nearby mountain communities throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
Keywords: Elegant private mountain top home with fabulous mountain views
About The Owner
I'm a person who values privacy, quiet, contemplation and nature. My friends are for life. Having sold a small retail food business, I now own a small garden design/installation business which is the thing I have always wanted to do. As a state certified master gardener, I also volunteer my time in many ways and in many communities. I split my living year between Atlanta, GA and MountainView House, where I hope to live full time one day. I enjoy most outdoor activities, but especially, hiking and bird watching. I'm an avid reader of history, natural science and literary novels and journals. I'm learning to use my telescope more effectively. I was once addicted to Breaking Bad and The Wire (probably still am) and I really enjoy well written serious dramatic as well as seriously funny TV and movies. I'm a native of Chicago and return often to the suburbs there to visit my mom (she's 97 :) who lives independently in the home my dad built in Northbrook, IL. I hope to stay active and independent all my life and I believe that the key to that is to always enjoy and have fun at what you do even if you could make more money doing something else.
The Owner purchased this house in 1998
Guestbook comments from the owner
We just got home :( we didn't want to leave. I washed all of the linens and everything we used. It is a bit cooler at night and in the morning but it was pretty hot during the day, it rained every afternoon which cooled things off a good bit. The stars were amazing as always, so breath taking! We saw Saturn the first night, it's always so unreal to see the rings!!
We love your house so much Pam. Thank you so much for another great trip. You are so blessed to have that little piece of paradise. We were talking last night at dinner about our New Zealand trip back in January and all the wonderful things we saw and experienced over there, it was a trip of a lifetime but still nothing can come close to having the effect on us that our home on Mountain View Drive does, the place is truly magical. We love everything about it and leave a bigger piece of us there each time we leave. The nature, the birds, the peace, the stars, the sunsets and sunrises all hold such a special place in our hearts.
Amenities
Topton House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Max. occupancy: 6
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only
- Lake View ...
- Mountain View ...
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking ...
- Garage
- Linens Provided
- Mobile Phone ...
- Telephone
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Refrigerator
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Queen size Beds (1) Located in master suite., Twin or Single Beds (1) Two twin beds in guest bedroom., Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) Queen sleep sofa in Greatroom.
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- limited accessibility ...
- wheelchair accessible ...
- cinemas
- restaurants
- antiquing
- boating
- horseback riding
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- rafting
- rock climbing
- spelunking
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(43 traveler reviews)
Wonderful Remote Mountain Destination
The website pictures do not accurately reflect how awesome this place is. During our stay we rafted the Nantahala River and rented a ski boat at Lakes End Marina. Both were great experiences. Pam is a wonderful host who ensures that her visitors have a great time in her beautiful home.
The right place at the right time
This place was just perfect to restore sanity into our busy lives. The stunning views, the friendly birds, the gentle clouds moving fast on the horizon...every gift from Nature was just right.
And the house was comfortable and clean, Pam really loves and takes care of it and she always makes sure her guests are happy and have everything they need. Thank you!
What a great place run by a great owner!
Where to begin? Well, before we even arrived we had detailed information from Pam about all the many attractions that existed in the area and where to access them. Then when we arrived and walked through the door for the first time, we were initially almost stunned by how beautiful, functional, clean, well appointed, and so comfortable a living space it was! What a treat to be able to come back to it every evening after a full day of hiking, rafting, or just exploring the region. And watching the sunset from the spacious deck with a glass of wine was always a highlight of the day! It's very apparent that Pam takes great deal of pride in this property, and sincerely derives joy in sharing it with other nature lovers.
Thank you Pam!
The pictures don't give justice to the property!
Our family had a wonderful week escaping the hustle and bustle of Atlanta. The property was the perfect size for our family of 5 and we enjoyed the remoteness of the location atop the mountain. The views were breathtaking and we enjoyed the immense amount of natural light that comes through the huge windows on three sides of the property. The homeowner is very accommodating and is very easy to work with. We enjoyed the wide variety of books that nicely adorned the main living area as well as watching the birds enjoying the bird feeders that are on both corners of the house. The house was clean, neat, and very nicely decorated. None of us wanted to leave. Suggest driving to the property for the first time while there is still light as the house is atop the mountain. However, the drive is not intimidating at all after the first few times. Lots of great places to hike and enjoy the scenery every where you look. We highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a one of a kind location that is nestled away. Hope you enjoy this place as much as we did.
Amazing opportunity!
There are not enough wonderful words to descirbe this home, it's owner Pam, and the Natahala Area. It's only been two months since our stay but we talk of it almost daily, as does our 2 1/2 year old. We are early risers and had the wonderful experience of listening to barred owls calling for their mates, Something the toddler is now obsessed with!
Not only do I support the other reviews I've read, as they are all true, but the fact that this wonderfully remote & peaceful home is 45 minutes from EVERYTHING. Literally. My husband is not one to sit still and most vacations are spent on the road with different accommodations every few days. The mountain view home allowed us to have daily excursions (NOC, Franklin Gem Mines, Ashville, Lake Natahala, AT Firetower hike, Tsuli Fontana Damn & Tail of The Dragon, Joyce Kilmer Forest) and return home every afternoon/evening to relax and enjoy the amazing area.
Memories were made there and a piece of our hearts will forever remain!
Wonderful stay!
The Mountainview House is a wonderful home away from home. Pam has gone to great lengths to assure that the house has every creature comfort that one would like. The view from the Living Room/Dining Room is beautiful and made even more so by all the hungry birds that visited the feeders each day. Although it was cold outdoors it was warm and toasty inside. The kitchen is well stocked with every dish and utensil needed. There are plenty of linens, games, books, etc. The Wifi was strong and there was plenty to watch on the Dish TV. The second bedroom is comfortable with two twin beds and the small third bedroom (that's used for a TV room with sleeper sofa) was great to sit and read. Although the fires and smoke in the region kept us indoors most of the time it really was the perfect house to just kick back and relax. One definitely needs to follow her directions to the house for the most direct and best way to her beautiful, secluded home. Pam, thanks for a relaxing Thanksgiving week.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $65 |
| Damage Deposit | $50 |
Security (damage) fee due immediately to book dates with owner. Total rental due 2-3 weeks prior to stay.
Prices subject to change. Repeat guests will be offered a discount. Cash, check, money order, postal order only.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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