The sweet smell of a successful Blue Ridge mountain vacation is in the air as you ascend up the drive toward Blackberry Lodge. Nestled at the end of the road on a wooded lot high atop Long Mountain, this Blue Ridge cabin rental is charmingly named for its flowering and fragrant blackberry bushes.

The home's covered wraparound porch welcomes you and offers four rocking chairs overlooking the scenic front yard & firepit area. Around back, there are two large decks that span the length of the lodge. Cozy outdoor seating, a 4 person dining table, and a handcrafted wood bar top with two stools offer several inviting spots to take in the sights and sounds of nature. From here, the views go on for miles and the breeze carries the intoxicating scents of the local flora and fauna, foliage, berries and of course, the fresh, clean mountain air. The addition of a Tesla Universal EV Charger is free for guests to use and compatible with other electric vehicle makes and models, making it very convenient to re-charge at the end of your day.

Once inside the lodge, you'll notice the beautiful tongue and groove pine walls, the tall ceilings, and exposed timbers. The fully equipped gourmet kitchen is to your immediate right and features upgraded stainless steel appliances and an island with bar stools, so everyone can gather around as you prepare your meals. The dining area is across from the kitchen and reinforces the lodge theme with heavy pine chairs, a farm-style table that seats six, and a chandelier made from pine branches and pine cones.

After enjoying a meal, you can relax in the great room that features several large windows, all with wonderful mountain views. Here you can also get cozy and warm by the heavy stone, wood burning fireplace. A deep-seated leather sofa and 2 recliner's invite everyone to kick back and reminisce about your day's mountain experiences. Enjoy streaming your favorite movies & TV shows or choose one of the many channels offered on the DISH Satellite. If you're not in the mood for TV, pair your phone with the Bluetooth Polk Audio Soundbar to stream your favorite tunes as night falls over the mountain tops.

Descending the heavy timber stairs to the home's lower level, you will enter the game room with vintage poster art, a regulation pool table with leather pockets that can convert to a ping pong table, shuffleboard table, classic arcade game machine with 400+ games and a 43" Smart TV. There is also a selection of board games, card games and a book library. A covered deck is directly off the game room and has fabulous mountain views that can be enjoyed from the swinging daybed or hot tub that seats six comfortably. The hot tub also has several jet features that are unique to each of the six seats, offering individualized settings.

When night falls, you can retire to the upstairs master bedroom which has a comfy king-size bed. The room has plenty of windows, large closets, a private door to the deck, and a massive master bath with double vanity sinks, Jacuzzi tub, and stone tile shower. Two separate bedrooms are on the lower level on the opposite side of the game room, with one opening up to the bottom covered deck. Both bedrooms offer a king size iron bed, cedar armoire and ample closet space. These bedrooms also feature beautiful and cozy bedding, to ensure a good night's slumber. Everything about this home is inviting.

Let Blackberry Lodge welcome you to the start of your great mountain vacation, one that will end with new plans to return again.

Amenities

Unlimited WiFi
Tesla Universal EV Charger (compatible with other EV models)
Cabin sleeps 8 (3 kings, sleeper futon)
Game Room - regulation size billiards table, shuffleboard table, ping pong table, 43" Smart TV, arcade game table with 400+ games, sleeper futon, 4 stools, classic board games, book library
Outdoor - 2 expansive covered decks with year-round mountain views; outdoor dining table seats 4, handcrafted wood bar top seats 2, cozy outdoor living set with coffee & end table, 4 log rockers lining the front porch, and gas grill on main deck; hot tub seats 6, swinging daybed & an end table on lower-level deck for privacy. Front yard boasts horseshoe pit, large fire pit with bench seating, Adirondack chairs and table. Cornhole set for outdoor enjoyment can be found in the Master Bedroom closet.
Interior - all wood tongue and groove interior, ceiling fans
Kitchen - fully-equipped gourmet kitchen, custom cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, kitchen utensils, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, Keurig; kitchen bar seats 2
Dining Room - wooden farm style table for 6, rustic chairs and branch and pine cone chandelier
Media - Dish, Smart TV streaming entertainment (sign-in to your subscription channels), surround sound, local telephone
Family Room - leather sofa and 2 recliner's, copper top coffee table, end tables, lamp, rug, large stone wood burning fireplace, 55" Smart TV,
Bedrooms - master on main level with heavy timber king bed, 4 King Pillows 32" Smart TV, dresser, nightstands, lamps; downstairs guest room with iron king bed, 43" Smart TV, dresser, night stand, lamp, table; downstairs guest room near game room with king bed, 43" Smart TV, dresser, armoire, chest, night stands, lamps
Bathrooms - massive main level master bath with stone tile walk-in shower, Jacuzzi, double vanities; downstairs bath with tub/shower combo, vanity; main level half bath; state-of-the-art tankless hot water heater
Pet Friendly - up to 2 well behaved dogs with prior management approval, large dog crate
Child Amenities stored in Laundry Room - portable crib, baby gate, booster seat
Laundry - washer and dryer downstairs
Central HVAC
Drive to Cabin - paved and gravel road, gravel drivewayOther cabins nearby are TreeTops, High Country Hideway and Aska Adventure Lodge