We've stayed at a number of properties in the High Country area through the years. This property rates near the top during the summer because of: (1) outstanding easterly mountaintop view, (2) well laid out house for a family of four with two teenagers, (3) somewhat secluded location 7 mins to a grocery store, 8 mins to Blowing Rock, 10 mins to Boone, and 4 mins to the Parkway in an area of excellent trails (Nuwati, Boone Scout, Calloway Peak, Green Knob, and Boone Fork), and (4) a diligent and responsive, locally-based management company that clearly understands customer service. We'll stay here again during summers.