Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 2–5 nights
Escape from the everyday routine. Come up to Ashe County--N.C.'s coolest corner
Bedrooms
Crow's nest
Bedroom 2
Master bedroom
The colorful master bedroom has a queen bed, two comfortable chairs, a gas-log fireplace, a ceiling fan and seven windows. The second bedroom has a queen bed, a window seat and a spiral staircase to the Crow's Nest on the third floor.
Amenities
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 2ToiletFirst floor, by the kitchen.
- Bathroom 1Toilet, 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.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Children enjoy activities at Reflection Pond.Children enjoy activities at Reflection Pond.
Pets allowed - Small well-behaved pets can visit for a fee.Small well-behaved pets can visit for a fee.
Events allowed
No smoking - Smoking outdoors, including porches, is permitted.Smoking outdoors, including porches, is permitted.
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
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Hosted by Diana and Traylor Renfro
Ask a questionAbout Diana and Traylor Renfro
We are Diana and Traylor Renfro, originally from Opelika, Alabama, where we grew up in the same church and schools. After college, we moved to Charlotte, NC, where I (Diana) worked as a Registered Dietitian and Traylor taught Economics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). Traylor soon changed to a career in Human Resources and I turned to artistic endeavors, primarily writing. We both always loved gardening and growing vegetables, flowers, and landscape plants. Our two daughters, raised in Charlotte, learned to love good food and beautiful gardens. We found these 45 acres late in 1999, on a pilgrimage out of the city into the country to the highlands of Ashe County. It was love at first sight. Responding to an ad in the 'Second Hand News' on a drizzly November day, we walked the fence line trying to comprehend just how much land could be included in 45 acres. There was a large bowl of a meadow with a boggy bottom full of springs that drained into a winding branch. To one side, there were bare hardwoods with an under story of Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurel. A couple of hills were too steep and rocky to walk. Other areas were filled with brambles or “freeze-dried” wild-flowers. Spreading over a bluff in the sun, surrounded by barbed wire and locust fencing, was a wide flat hayfield, and, at the bottom, another flat field grew healthy green rye. The old farmhouse, unusable due to a fallen tree which exposed the interior to the elements, would have to come down, but there were two large barns and half a dozen other outbuildings. Everything needed attention. No one had lived on the property for fifteen years. We just knew from the beginning that it was meant to be ours. It was calling to us, showing us its great potential, 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. Come stay for a while and discover North Carolina's "coolest corner."
Diana and Traylor Renfro purchased this Cottage in 2000
Why Diana and Traylor Renfro chose Grassy Creek
Get away from it all! 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, 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? You will find fresh foods grown organically right here on the farm or on nearby farms in Ashe County. Harvest fresh herbs, fruits and flowers in season. Ashe County North Carolina is a last frontier for exploring the Appalachian lifestyle. The arts venues and eco-tourism available within the natural rural setting create a rich life here. You will love it here.
What makes this Cottage unique
Do you remember where food comes from? What it’s like to breathe deeply of fresh air? How the Milky Way brightens the sky on a moonless night? 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, 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? You will find fresh foods grown organically right here on the farm or on nearby farms in Ashe County. Harvest fresh herbs, fruits and flowers in season. River sports, hiking/biking trails, trout fishing, antiquing, bluegrass music events, and outstanding artisan creations are accessible nearby, but many who visit here prefer quiet time for reading, reflection and quiet activities like fishing and bonfires beneath the stars.
- Languages:
- english