Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!

Featured

• No Smoking
• Washer & Dryer
• Air Conditioning
• TV
• Pets Welcome
• Children Welcome
• Heater
• Internet
• Fireplace
• Parking
• Swimming pool

Bathrooms

• Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 1

• Bathroom 2

  ToiletFirst floor, by the kitchen.
• Bathroom 1

  Toilet, shower

• The upstairs bath has a fully tiled walk-in shower, large vanity and screened toilet. Plenty of storage space. Bath linens are provided. Downstairs, half-bath near kitchen and porches.

Safety features

• Deadbolt lock
• Smoke detector
• Fire extinguisher
• Exterior lighting
• Carbon monoxide detectorUpstairs

Location Type

• RuralCome remember what it’s like to live close to the earth, where tree frogs serenade in summer while fireflies twinkle, where butterflies drift through the gardens and dragonflies hover around the pond. In autumn, experience the color changes of the hardwoods and reach for apples and pears as they ripen on the tree. Hike around in the crisp fallen leaves. In winter, suit up and sled down snowy slopes. Then build a crackling fire while the wind howls. By spring, you’ll want to warm in the sun while dandelions pop up. Why not sit on the pier by the pond and toss out a line with some fresh bait and tempt a bass or bluegill for your supper?
• WaterfrontStocked pond with boathouse, pier, catwalk, picnic shelter, grill and bonfire ring.
• Mountain ViewThe Nuthouse Cottage sits on a hill with views of hardwoods and meadows. Cows, sheep and goats graze and wildlife abounds. Ashe County Christmas trees grow within view. Our pond is stocked.

General

• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Linens Provided
• Washing MachineFull size
• Clothes DryerFull size
• FireplaceGas logs in the living room and in the master bedroom. Chimenea on patio (wood provided).
• ParkingPrivate, beside the cottage. Space for 3 cars.
• InternetFree WiFi. Download speed >= 30 Mbps (for streaming)
• Towels Provided
• Wireless Internet
• Iron & Board
• Hair Dryer
• Toilet Paper
• Living RoomSpacious with windows. Opens onto porches.

Kitchen

• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• StoveGas cook-top separate from oven. Pop-up vent.
• OvenConvection and conventional.
• Microwave
• Grill
• Coffee MakerDrip model (filters provided) and K-Cup model (BYO coffee)
• Toaster
• Blender
• Ice Maker
• Pantry ItemsStandard paper and plastic products are provided, including paper towels, table napkins, wraps, food storage bags, etc.
• Dishes & UtensilsWe intend to provide everything you would need for a dine-at-home stay.
• KitchenFully equipped for those who love to cook.
• Kettle

Dining

• Seating for 6 people

• Dining Area
• DiningTable linens are provided.

Entertainment

• TelevisionYes... NO CABLE OR SATELLITE but Smart TV (43" 4k UHD) with Samsung Smart Hub®. Easily find and play your favorite movies, TV shows, sports, music, and games--with or without your own device.
• Stereo(see Television)
• DVD Player
• Books
• Games
• Music Library
• Video LibrarySomething suitable for most ages.
• Video Games(see Television)

Outside

• Lawn/Garden48 acres of farmland with meadows, hardwoods, walking trails, gardens: flowers, herbs, vegetables, trial vineyard with both red and white varieties of grapes, blueberries in July, apples in autumn.
• Kayak/Canoe2 kayaks and one canoe available for use by renters.
• Porch/Veranda
• Deck/PatioStone patio with a chiminea surrounded by gardens. Chimenea wood is provided. Picnic table with mountain view.
• Water Sports GearLife jackets. Some fishing gear.
• Ski & SnowboardAbout 1 hour drive to several NC ski resorts.
• GolfTwo golf courses are within half an hour: Jefferson Landing in Jefferson, NC and Mountain Aire Golf Club in West Jefferson, NC
• Fire pit

Suitability

• wheelchair inaccessible
• Long-term Renters Welcome

Pool / Spa

• Private Pool

Notes

• When fishing on our pond, no license is required. You are also five minutes from Helton Creek a popular trout fishing location where NC fishing licenses are required. So catch some fish and cook them up! You can kayak, canoe or go tubing down the New River in summer. (Outfitters are available if needed.) You can hear first class bluegrass music, attend cultural festivals, visit arts and literary venues and shop antique stores in Jefferson and West Jefferson, NC. Since we are close to the Virginia state line, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Grayson Highlands State Park are both a short drive away. The Appalachian Trail is nearby for hiking and the Virginia Creeper Trail for biking starts at Whitetop, VA. Life is simple here, and unbelievably quiet. Enjoy birding, watching wildlife, and rocking on the porch or floating in the pond. Starlit nights are a specialty.