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Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!

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A large wooden building with a covered porch and multiple windows.
A cozy cabin interior with large windows offering a forest view, a wooden table with a lamp, and a comfortable seating area.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A bedroom with a white spiral staircase, a ceiling fan, a bed with floral bedding, a red lamp, and large windows.
Two people standing on a wooden deck overlooking a lush green landscape with a lake and hills in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
At the waterfront, this 2-bedroom cottage accommodates 6 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers mountain views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can explore rafting, fishing, hiking, and biking nearby, while the New River and New River State Park provide additional attractions. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Grassy Creek, NC
  • Place, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, New River State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Crow's nest

2 Child Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!

The Nuthouse Cottage, located on 48 acres of farmland with a recreational pond, is a three story home with a well-appointed and convenient kitchen. The comfy living room has a gas fireplace and opens onto porches with rockers and tables, a gas grill, a vined pergola with a chiminea, and perennial gardens.

On the second floor are two bedrooms with queen beds and a shared bath with a spacious walk-in tiled shower. The master bedroom features a gas-burning fireplace while the second bedroom has a spiral staircase up to the Crow’s Nest. This nice perch has a 360-degree view and is perfect for curling up on the window seats to read and nap. Little ones love sleeping up in the stars.

Walks through the adjacent hardwood sanctuary with an understory of ferns and mountain laurel always reveal natural surprises. Birds and wildlife abound. Down at Reflection Pond, stocked with bream and bass, the fishing is easy. Sit in the boathouse out of the sun, or fish from the dock. Enjoy a meal under the picnic shelter where there's a charcoal grill and an open fire pit for roasting hot dogs and S'mores. Dogs and children have lots of running room. Two kayaks, tubes, and a floating dock are available so you can get out on the water.

The land is beautiful and promising at all times of the year. In May and June, the gardens are blooming and in July, blueberries are ripe for the picking. By August, fields are colored with wild-flowers and butterflies. Come late September into October while the leaves are at peak color, the Virginia Beauty apples ripen and are ready to harvest. And then, even in winter, with or without snow, there is a stark leafless beauty. In any season, the night sky, away from city lights, is perfect for stargazing.

The New River is just 10 minutes away and kayaking / tubing the river is a favorite activity. Helton Creek for trout fishing is just 5 minutes down the road. Grayson Highlands and Mount Rogers are nearby hiking favorites and White top, start of the Creeper Trail for biking, is a 25 minute drive.

The cottage has a smart TV, a DVD player, and free WiFi (40 Mbps download). Other amenities include W/D, dishwasher, gas cooktop, convection oven, and microwave. The kitchen is stocked for serious cooking. Chimenea wood is available year round.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Children enjoy activities at Reflection Pond.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small well-behaved pets can visit for a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors, including porches, is permitted.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Place garbage and recyclables in the provided containers
Check posting next to entry door re thermostat settings
Leave key(s) on dining table
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 477298
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Grassy Creek

Located in Grassy Creek, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum of Ashe County History and Lincoln Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jefferson Landing and Mountain Aire Golf Club. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.
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Grassy Creek, NC

What's nearby

  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Oak Hill Academy - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • New River State Park - 18 min drive - 15.5 km
  • New River - 21 min drive - 19.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Market & Café - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Liar's Bench - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪River House Inn & Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pie on the mountain - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Country House Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!?

As of Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it! on Sep 1, 2026 start from $238, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, Jefferson National Forest, and Grayson Highlands State Park. New River and New River State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Diana and Traylor Renfro

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We are Diana and Traylor Renfro, originally from Opelika, Alabama. After college at Auburn, we married and followed our careers to Charlotte, NC where we raised two daughters. Traylor worked in Human Resources and Diana in Nutrition and Writing. We both always loved gardening and growing vegetables, flowers, and landscape plants. Our family loves good food and beautiful gardens.

We found these 45 acres late in 1999, on a pilgrimage out of the city into the highlands of Ashe County. On a drizzly November day, we walked the property, seeing its potential. At its center, a wide bowl-like meadow with boggy springs drained into a winding branch. On the eastern slope, bare hardwoods sheltered an understory of club moss, rhododendron, and Mountain Laurel. The western slope, steep, rocky, and had been traversed with cattle, leaving line drawings in the earth. Higher slopes were covered with brambles and freeze-dried wildflowers. One fenced sunny bluff was a hayfield, and below that, grew healthy green rye grass. The old farmhouse was unusable due to a fallen tree which exposed the interior to the elements, but two large barns and half a dozen other outbuildings seemed to be in good condition. Everything needed attention. No one had lived on the property for fifteen years.

We felt a need to restore it, and we couldn’t wait to get started. Today, it’s the same place with amenities. And we believe as stewards of the land, it is meant to be shared. So, come stay for a while and discover North Carolina's "coolest corner."

Why they chose this property

We're hidden away out here in the quiet where there's no light pollution. We enjoy seeing the stars and hearing very little traffic. Living close to the earth, we enjoy growing some of our food and viewing the wildlife. Deer, groundhogs, rabbits, and turkeys are regulars. Occasionally we glimpse a rare fox or bear. And we enjoy four distinct seasons.
In summer, butterflies drift through the perennial and wildflower gardens and dragonflies hover around the pond. On dark June nights, fireflies twinkle while tree frogs and katydids serenade. In July, the blueberries are ripe for picking and days are warm enough to seek out the pond or float down the river.
By autumn, when the tree colors change and dogs run through crisp fallen leaves, goldenrod turns the bowl bright yellow. Virginia Beauty apples ripen in the orchard, ready for harvest. And we might sit on the pier late afternoon and toss a baited line into the pond trying to tempt a bass or bluegill. All around us, the choose and cut Christmas tree business goes wide open.
In winter, we like to build a crackling fire while the snow falls. We read or write, plan next year's gardens, catch up on movies. Then we get outside and get moving in our boots. Being able to see through the leafless trees reveals the lay of the land. Some things are visible only in winter.
We are always ready for spring to pop with daffodils, dandelions, and forsythia followed by irises, fruit trees, peonies and roses. The gardens put on a show. Spring is official when the Ashe Farmers' Market and local produce stands open.

Ashe County is rich with arts and music events and festivals. From food trucks to fine dining, good food is always available. Buying local is not just a suggestion, but really a great option here.

What makes this property unique

Do you need to change your point of view?

Escape from the phones and the emails, from television and traffic. Hide away in the country where you can hear music in the hills and watch the sky change colors.

Come remember what it’s like to live close to the earth, how the Milky Way brightens the sky on a moonless night, and where buying local is easy. Enjoy hiking, biking, trout fishing, river tubing, or antiquing. Experience bluegrass music events and shop for outstanding artisan creations. Or just be quiet, read and reflect. Make a bonfire beneath the stars by Reflection Pond. You'll love it here.

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