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Welcome to our home! 134 Aspen Lane, Blowing Rock, NC
Front of the house, seen as you arrive. Paved parking for 5 average-size cars.
Come in and enjoy your visit!
View  from the wrap-around deck or large windows in great room
View of back yard with swing set and firepit
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Blowing Rock, NC
  • Popular LocationAppalachian Ski Mtn.11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMystery Hill7 min drive
  • Popular LocationTweetsie Railroad8 min drive
  • AirportTri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional)106 min drive

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3 Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

A Blowing Rock Property

Welcome to our mountain home! We've recently completed renovations to our kitchen (new countertops, beautiful tile backsplash, and new double-sink with pull-down Moen faucet). We've also done renovations to our bathrooms and installed new LED lighting throughout most of our home. We have several new comforter sets and new high-quality linens. We hope you will enjoy the updates when you visit our beautiful family home.
The mountain view is tremendous whether you love watching the sunrise at the start of the day, or are more of a sunset person! Enjoy relaxing in the rockers on the large deck with a mountain view, or perhaps some time in the Jacuzzi is a more your idea of total relaxation! Spend some time on the deck sitting around our new gas fire pit! Your dogs are welcome to join you on your getaway as well.
Our home is located at an elevation of 4,500 feet on Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock. The main level consists of a comfortable living room with a 50-inch smart TV w/cable and DVD, stone fireplace with gas logs (operated with a remote control mounted on the wall) and leather recliner sectional sofa and 2 leather recliners with ottomans The dining area has large windows to view the mountains, There is a large table with seating for 6, a small table with seating for 2--3, and a bar with 4 stools. The kitchen is fully-equipped with dishwasher, microwave, Keurig and drip coffee-makers, coffee bean grinder, toaster, 2 crock pots, toaster oven, disposal, food processor, side-by-side refrigerator with icemaker and water and ice dispensers, glass-top range, disposal, cookware, extra large set of china and flatware. The master suite has a king bed, cable 55-inch smart TV, private bath with large glass-enclosed shower, and doors to the large wrap-around deck with the beautiful, covered hot tub overlooking the surrounding mountains. The main level also has a smaller 2nd bedroom with king bed, cable TV (Smart TV), and full bathroom (shower/tub). Upstairs is a king bedroom with picture windows to view the mountains and overlooking the play area in the yard. It has a king bed, cable smart TV, and rocking chair. The second bedroom upstairs has 2 double beds and also has a smart TV. There is a full bathroom with walk-in shower upstairs. All mattresses and box springs are encased in certified bed bug protective covers for your safety. The yard is large and relatively flat with a playground for kids and benches to sit and gaze at the views. We have a gas fire pit on the deck. The house also has central heat (gas) and central air conditioning. There is paved parking that will accommodate up to 5 average-size vehicles. Conveniently located between Boone and Blowing Rock and close to the High Country attractions… it is a perfect mountain vacation home----ready for you to enjoy resting, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends.

Notes:
1. We enjoy having families and groups of adult friends visit. We do not rent to groups of young adults or college students. No events may be held at our home. This is a private neighborhood and excessive noise needs to end by 11pm.

2. We do not offer long-term rentals (longer than 14 days.) Each year we have families that return for their vacations, so we do not want to prevent them from being able to return each year by accepting extended reservations from other guests.

Check-in is at 4:00 pm /Check-out is 10:00 am
If you need flexibility with these times, please let us know and we will accommodate requests whenever possible.





Property manager

Karen Priest Ritter
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee $100

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
GAS FIRE PIT: DO NOT MOVE FROM ITS LOCATION ON DECK. SOMEONE MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FIRE PIT IS BEING USED.
TRASH MUST BE BAGGED/ PUT IN CANS UNDER DECK (LG BLACK BAGS PROVIDED UNDER KITCHEN SINK). GUESTS ASKED TO TAKE TRASH TO DUMPSTER SITE IF POSSIBLE
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS AT ANY TIME NO LOUD NOISES OUTDOORS AFTER 11PM BE RESPECTFUL OF NEIGHBORS PICK UP YOUR PET WASTE NO RENTALS MORE THAN 14 DAYS

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Blowing Rock

Located in Blowing Rock, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Grandfather Mountain. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
Map
Blowing Rock, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 11 min walk
  • Mystery Hill - 7 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 8 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 9 min drive
  • The Blowing Rock - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Come Back Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Blowing Rock Property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A Blowing Rock Property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Blowing Rock Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Blowing Rock Property located?

This family-friendly Blowing Rock holiday home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Appalachian Ski Mtn. and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Boone Mall is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Home
Host is very communicative, house was comfortable, and there was plenty of room for seven of us. The back deck, yard, and view were great, and the beds were fine (although I brought my own pillow which I think helped). We really appreciated having real cable in the family room and bedrooms, and not having to rely on streaming services to use a TV. Our only gripe, and it mattered to us, was how warm the two upstairs bedrooms were. They were consistently very warm, while downstairs was downright chilly (only because we made it chilly in an attempt to get it cooler upstairs). The fans upstairs were very different than the ones downstairs, as they had very low settings and didn’t move much air. Other than the heat upstairs, we had a great time, had plenty of hot water, plenty of bedrooms and places to sit and relax (inside and out), and had plenty of parking for two cars (and I imagine we could have fit in a third if we had to). And like I said before, the host was very responsive and that can make all the difference in a stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend in the mountains
All in all the house was great. Beds are super comfortable. The hot tub was wonderful. The location was perfect. Just a couple improvements would go a long way. Get new towels (I had to wash them before we used them because they smelled bad). They really need to be replaced. Also the coffee machine needs to be replaced. Was impossible to make a pot without grounds getting in the coffee. Those 2 improvements would make a huge difference. Everything else was great. We had a fabulous time !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Mountain House with amazing views
Great Mountain House with amazing views. right by app ski mountain.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Jefferson, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
When we walked in, everything was so clean! The parents enjoyed our time relaxing, while the “kids” went skiing! 100% recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House!!
This is our second time staying here! It’s perfect for our family! The location can’t be beat. We come to ski and shop! Appalachian skiing is 5 minutes down the mountain! Blowing Rock is 10 minutes down the mountain. The kitchen is well equipped and the washer and dryer are such a nice amenity to have! If I had to say anything negative, it would be that when the wind is blowing really hard, you can feel it through the back door!! But, to be fair, while we were there, it was 11 degrees and wind gusts of 35! We will definitely be staying there next year, too! We love it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendell C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!
Our host was amazing and very engaged in making our stay the best it could be! Prompt response to our questions. Nice older home was total package for our first ever ski trip in the midst of a brutally cold winter storm with wind chill near 20 below! Snow removal was quick each day! House is high on mountain so 4x4 or chains are a must in winter. Hot tub was amazing, whole family enjoyed it! Fireplace was super easy to use. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cozy Family Getaway
Look no further if you want a very clean, updated home in a great mountain location. This home has great amenities and plenty of comfortable beds. The master suite is spacious and relatively private to rest of house. My husband and I brought all food and gifts for Christmas weekend with our adult children and their spouses, and there was plenty of storage in this well decorated cozy abode. Kitchen has everything you need. Views of mountains are outstanding from dining and living areas as well as the warm, clean hot tub which an added bonus for hang outs.We laughed over games, worked together on puzzles, enjoyed Christmas movies in a warm living room with nice comfy furniture and easy to use gas logs. Spacious paved parking and good yard space, wrap around decks for getting outside. We also liked proximity between Boone and Blowing Rock. We hiked Mountains to Sea Trail at Rich Mountain, worshipped at great Christmas Eve service at Rumple Memorial Presbyterian in Blowing Rock. Owner was quickly responsive to my questions. Would definitely return to this s home any season!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family getaway
My family wanted a getaway for a few days before the holiday to the mountains. The property was clean and looked like the pictures. The property is a little older, but clean and functional. The hot tub was amazing. Check in was easy and the owner was very nice and accommodating. The only thing I would say is the drive up was a little treacherous and I was glad we got there in the daytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Great house, great amenities and great location. Exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend with the family
We had a good time visiting Tweetsie Railroad. Even though it rained we made the best of it. Spent time in Boone shopping during the day and Tweetsie that evening.The house was perfect for us and Karen made check it was super easy. This home will be on our list to revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another Great Stay
We love this house and go back every year. Great location and view. Great owners. Already booked for next year !
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent and well worth the money.
The property is well-maintained and is described well in the posting. We would definitely stay here again. It is close to town and in the mountains. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Veterans Day family weekend
The property was very clean but very dated. The fireplace gas logs and the hot tub were the best part. The beds were comfortable and the linens were as well. The kitchen was well stocked with whatever was needed. The owner was very responsive and the property was in a nice neighborhood above Sugar Mountain Ski Resort. Be careful driving and watch your GPS carefully and you can make it in but difficult at night and in the fog.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Denver, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation Home!
The house is “spic and span,” and supplied with everything we needed. It is roomy and comfortable. We’ve stayed here for a weekend in the fall for the past 5 or 6 years, as a group of 3 couples, and will hopefully continue to do so. The owners are very accessible and it’s easy to communicate with them. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view and Perfect location
Very comfortable. Nice deck to take the view. Perfect location between Blowing Rock and Boone. We have stayed at this home many times over the last 12 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Weekend
We stayed here to celebrate my birthday with my hubby, kids and grandkids. It was perfect for our needs. Each family had their own bedroom and bathroom. The kids loved the play set and making s’mores by the fire pit. The owners were easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K., Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blowing Rock
Blowing Rock
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain stay
It was older but updated and clean! Plenty of room and accommodations. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hank & Paula B., 8034786594

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Outing
Another great golf outing in Boone. Third year in a row we stayed at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
We loved everything about our stay and will certainly visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
The property could use some updating, but it was still a very beautiful setting, and it was comfortable. We had everything we needed to prepare meals and we really enjoyed just relaxing on the porch and talking in the breathtaking views! The hot tub could have been a little cleaner, but we really didn't use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chad s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would want
Great little weekend getaway for some river tubing. The rooms were great and the views pleasing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stevie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
This was the perfect home for our family vacation. The proximity to Blowing Rock’s many attractions is ideal. The home was very clean and provided many of the necessities I wouldn’t expect a rental to provide. We spent a lot of our time on the back deck enjoying the mountain view, cool temperatures, and hot tub. We will definitely try to rent again on our next visit to BR!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Blowing Rock Home!
We throughly enjoyed our stay at this Blowing Rock home. Very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and seating area. Hot tub was very relaxing. Close to local attractions in both Blowing Rock and Boone. Owner was very attentive with responding back with our questions. Would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary c., Ft Myers Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool weather
The house was very nice and comfortable. View was fantastic. Hot tub needed chlorine but the owner took care of it right away. The cleanliness of the grill was not very good but certainly not a reason to get upset over. Our family hopes to return next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Priest Ritter

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While vacationing in Blowing Rock, my parents fell in love with the area and decided to begin looking for a home there. They found this home, but it needed a good bit of work. The mountain view was so wonderful though, they decided to purchase the home and begin renovations. They added an extra bedroom and full bath, put on the deck, bought a hot tub and added gas logs. They started on their landscaping projects soon thereafter and have continually added things to make the home more comfortable, while maintain its home-like feel. It was a second home for them and they decided to share it with guests who also enjoy a clean, comfortable home where they can relax and feel at home themselves, at an affordable cost.

Since that time, my parents have passed away, leaving the home in the care of our family. My husband and I take care of their home and enjoy working with the families who have come for many years, as well as welcoming the new guests who are visiting for the first time. Our home is child and dog friendly.

Many families come each year, making memories and spending time with their own families as they continue the tradition. Appalachian Ski Mt is in our neighborhood--just down the mountain from our back yard and we are a 5-minute drive from Tweetsie. Our home is located midway between Boone and Blowing Rock, so it convenient for Appalachian State University and all of the fun places in a nice college town as well as convenient for the unique restaurants and the scenic town of Blowing Rock.

My husband and I live in Greensboro, NC--a two-hour drive from our mountain home. Fortunately, we have excellent assistance with our incredible housekeeping team and handyman team and snow-clearing staff in the winter. We love having return guests and appreciate their suggestions on things they'd like us to add to our home for their next visit. Suggestions are encouraged and welcomed! We love our home and want you to love it as well.
Karen Priest Ritter

Why they chose this property

We love our neighborhood because it is very beautiful with trees and flowers and has gorgeous mountain views.
While you are here, you feel that you have really escaped from the noise and traffic, and busyness of life, yet you are 5 to 10 minutes away from all of the conveniences of modern life. There is a little neighborhood "library" with a bench that is a lovely place to sit and read or just commune with nature.

What makes this property unique

1. Gorgeous mountain view year-round! (just had the trees trimmed for an even better view)
2. Large paved parking area for 5 average-size cars
3. Hot tub, with large bath sheets for your use (in hamper by door to spa in large downstairs bedroom.
4.. Large deck with lots of chairs and side tables for enjoying mountain view
5. Large gas fire pit on the deck
6. Keypad entry for ease and security
7. Moderately firm mattresses for all king beds; less firm mattresses on double beds
8. Certified bedbug encasements for all mattresses and box springs
9. Private neighborhood--very quiet
10. Large back yard with swing set and slide and climbing rocks
11. 5-minute drive to Appalachian Ski Mountain ski slopes and ice-skating rink and Tweetsie Railroad
12. Located midway between Boone and Blowing Rock (10-minute drive each way)
13. Family-friendly home; pet friendly
14. 20+ years of experience in renting to families and groups of adult friends
15. Excellent reviews from our guests

Note: It is a 10-minute drive from Boone or Blowing Rock to our home. As you enter the neighborhood you will see the streets (about 1 mile's distance) are more narrow and somewhat curvy as you ascend the mountain. Two cars can pass if driving slowly. During wintery weather (snow and ice) the streets are scraped twice each day, but driving can be challenging. You may wish to consider 4-wheel drive based on your driving experience and comfort level. Our driveway is cleared during inclement weather.

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