The Blue View - Close to town center plus great mountain view! Good Cell & WiFi

Relax, refresh, explore the mountains, or (if you must) work in this comfortable cottage with good fiber internet, WiFi, and cell service.

3 bedrooms-
Bedroom 1 - downstairs, with queen size bed,
Bedroom 2 - upstairs full size bed
Bedroom 3 - upstairs - a bunk bed with 2 full size (not twin) bunks. Great for kids or can accommodate 2 adults.

2 full baths:
1 downstairs, updated with large walk-in shower
1 upstairs all new with tub/shower.

Updated eat-in kitchen.

Sun room with large table for games, dining or working.

Large washer and dryer.

Back porch and large back yard with fire pit. Spectacular view.

Smart Roku large screen TV – watch your own streaming platforms. (Bring your own streaming credentials (username/passwords) to use this.)
Blu Ray DVD Player and several dozen videos on site.

Nearby hiking, fishing, and hunting.
10 minute walk or one minute drive to shops, grocery, and restaurants.

Working from the Blue View—
• The “Bring Your Own Computer” Station.
In an upstairs bedroom there is a desk & chair setup for you to work, including a monitor with USB C dock, speakers, webcam and a keyboard. If your computer has a USB-C port you can connect all of this directly with one USB-C cable, which is provided. If you do not have USB-C ports, you can connect with the provided USB-A adapter and HDMI cable.

Wintertime –
• A lot of thought has been given to keep this two-story cottage comfortable even in the most frigid times. There is a forced air gas furnace that usually does a good job of heating in normal winter temperatures, especially downstairs. For upstairs, and when needed for more warmth, there are also wall-mounted heaters in all bedrooms and in the living room. There is also a good heater in the upstairs bathroom ceiling light/vent fixture.
• Also, the beds upstairs have heated mattress pads, with convenient controls for guests. They will keep you cozy under the covers.

Summertime –
• The house does not have central air-conditioning. For the most part, the mountains and breezes keep Monterey comfortable in the summer. Known as “Little Switzerland” Highland County is always cooler than surrounding areas. Still, on the warmest days, it can be a bit much. Fortunately, it almost always cools outside to a comfortable level in the evening. And usually if you open the windows and use the fans, it will be fine. The windows are all pretty new, open and close easily and have good screens.
• Air conditioners. We now have window air conditioners in all the bedrooms, plus one in the main living area that cools the sunroom and living room. We prefer the windows open and a cool breeze drawn inside with the ceiling and room fans, but if the A/C appeals, have at it! The air-conditioners are removed in the winter.

The Road –
• The home is located on VA Route 220, a two lane highway. The speed limit is 25 right at the home, but it is higher very close by. Although it is not very busy, it does have some large trucks that use it, so occasionally you will hear road noise.
On the plus side, you are likely to hear the clippity-clop of Amish buggies as well.

**WARNING**
SNOW / SKIING – Driveway issue
In the winter months, folks have enjoyed using the Blue View as a base for skiing at Snowshoe WV. If coming in the winter, please note:
If it actively snowing or just stopped, your vehicles may temporarily be blocked in the driveway. The road that the house is on is generally one of the first to be cleared. However, the snowplows pile the snow on the side of the road at the top of the driveway, so it is blocked. We have a service to unblock the driveway when this occurs, but depending on the time the snow stops and the roads are plowed, this could prevent or delay your trip to ski (or go anywhere). A 4WD vehicle is recommended. There is also a snow shovel in the carport if you do not wish to wait for the service.

Children –
• I began coming to Highland County as child from the city, camping and hiking and exploring a whole new magical world. I know what a treat it is for kids, and what a joy to see it again through their eyes. You should know though, that there are not special accommodations for very young children here. There is no special furniture, no stair gates, no child-proofing or toys. BYO extras and good sense.