Take a break from life and enjoy an "Acute Point of View"! This architecturally designed property boasts abundant natural light with an amazing south facing view of the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 4700 ft. Enjoy privacy and security as you enter the neighborhood through a 24 hr manned security gate of the Wolf Laurel community. Our home is 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on 4 floors with two living areas so you can spread out and enjoy your vacation. Or venture out on the 400 sq ft deck and enjoy the year-round cool breezes and the Smoky Mountain view at the outdoor dining table or 4 Adirondack chairs. Too cold to enjoy the outside? Cozy up to either of the two fireplaces.
Don't come up this high up the mountains and let other properties leave your 2WD stranded on a steep driveway! We have an easy decline and incline half circle driveway to the entrance railing, easily accessible for 2WD drive vehicles in all seasons except winter snow. (4WD required in the winter for general neighborhood access and safety at this elevation.)
A good night's sleep is important to us, and we want you to stay rested on vacation too. Enjoy premium quality mattress brands like BedInABox and a king Select Comfort Sleep Number. Furnished with beautiful cozy, contemporary furniture as well as a spacious fully equipped kitchen which will be at your disposal after your day's adventures. Stay in touch with our whole house wi-fi with a cable modem connection.
The Wolf Laurel community is a 30 min drive from the town of Mars Hill which has your basic necessities of a grocery store and several restaurants to choose from. For endless choices, Asheville is a scenic 45 minute drive away. Besides the highlight of the Biltmore Estate (which is NOT to be missed), Asheville has amazing dining, breweries, shopping and a unique Arts District that would keep you busy for weeks to see it all. Other highlights include an outlet mall, Asheville Botanical Gardens and Western North Carolina Nature Center.
But you came to see the mountains right? Waterfalls, breathtaking vistas and challenging trails await in any direction you choose. Start your journey right in the neighborhood with three entrances to the famous Appalachian Trail, a hike to scenic Big Bald or just a simple stroll right out the front door and up the road to the top of the mountain. Keep an eye out for deer, wild turkey, or other resident wildlife!
Venture out a little further and find adventures on the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy the charming mountain towns in between your hikes for the day. Mt. Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, Chimney Rock, Linville Falls and Caverns and so much more! If you really want an adrenaline thrill, try one of the local zip-lining places like Navitat for big kids or Asheville Adventure park for the littlest adrenaline junkies!
There are things to do all year long in Wolf Laurel. If you are visiting in the winter, the newly renovated Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort, located in the neighborhood, offers 14 challenging runs serviced with 4 lifts is schedule to open this winter with amazing upgrades.
Please NOTE:
As mentioned in the description, this property is on 4 levels. As you can see in the pictures, there is a 4 story metal spiral staircase that runs through the home. This property is not appropriate for mobility challenged individuals. Also, we love kids (we have 2 ourselves) but note, the staircase is not blocked off and may pose a safety issue for an adventurous child. Please do not hesitate to contact me before you book and I will be happy to answer any questions you have regarding the layout.
Room layout detail:
Driveway Level - Level 3 - accessed by walking straight from the driveway into the house
West bedroom - 1 twin daybed, 1 twin trundle bed (hybrid memory foam/spring mattresses)
East bedroom - 1 queen (Tuft & Needle foam mattress)
2 equal size private bathrooms. Showers Only.
Main Living Area - Level 2 - accessed by interior spiral staircase or one exterior flight of stairs from driveway entrance:
kitchen
dining area
access to large deck
bedroom with king mattress (Select Comfort Sleep Number)
ensuite bathroom with double sinks and tub/shower
Living area with 43" 4k Roku TV, Blu-Ray 4k Player, wood-burning fireplace
Bottom Floor - Level 1 - accessed by interior spiral staircase:
2nd living area with sofa, 43" 4k Smart TV, xbox 360(plays DVDs), small table, gas fireplace (available year-round)
bathroom with shower
bedroom with BedInABox Azul foam queen bed, desk w/office chair
access to a smaller unfurnished deck
Level 4 is an observatory with amazing views but no bedrooms.
Stay for 7 or more nights and receive a 10% discount!
(VRBO will automatically apply discounts when you enter a length of stay that qualifies.)