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A Blowing Rock Property-Ideal for summer get-aways, fall colors, &winter skiing
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10195.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Blowing Rock, NC
- Appalachian Ski Mtn.4 min walk
- Tweetsie Railroad5 min drive
- The Blowing Rock11 min drive
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-Ideal for summer get-aways, fall colors, &winter skiing
Welcome to our mountain home! 9.8 rating with 303 guests' reviews
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 hot tub is more your idea of total relaxation! At dusk we often see deer in the back yard. Spend some time on the deck sitting around our gas fire pit. Take in an Appalachian football game this fall--10 minute drive to the stadium! Your dogs are welcome to join you on your getaway as well. We are a 5-minute drive from the ski slopes at Appalachian Ski Mt and a 10-minute drive from Tweetsie. In the summertime you can hear a faint train whistle in the backyard.
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) new (2025) leather recliner sectional sofa and loveseat, and 2 leather recliners with ottomans. We also have a good collection of books for the readers in your group!
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 3--4, and 4 bar 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 (main level) has a king bed, cable 55-inch smart TV, private bath with glass-enclosed shower, and doors to the large wrap-around deck with the beautiful, covered hot tub overlooking the surrounding mountains. There is a hamper with beach towels located there for your use with the hot tub.
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.
July 2025: New air conditioning system and furnace installed to ensure comfortable temperatures all year! There is a thermostat upstairs to allow that level to have its own desired temperature. The system is correctly operating at full power--cooling down to 60 degrees in the summer and toasty warm 80+ in the winter.
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 a bench in the backyard to sit and gaze at the views.
We have a gas fire pit, a gas grill and picnic table on the deck.
Our driveway is fairly flat, and is paved, and will accommodate up to 5 average-size vehicles--2 in the attached parking pad to the side, and 3 back-to-back in the driveway In the winter months we have a service that comes to clear the driveway for your safety.
Our private neighborhood is a nice place for walking, and we have a reading bench with a small outdoor library 2 blocks away. It is a very quiet neighborhood with very little traffic.
Our excellent cleaning staff prepares our home prior to your arrival and our certified hot tub technician cleans and sanitizes the hot tub prior to each guests' visit.
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.
We were very fortunate that we did not have any damage or water issues to our home from Hurrican Helene.
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.
3. 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.
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 hot tub is more your idea of total relaxation! At dusk we often see deer in the back yard. Spend some time on the deck sitting around our gas fire pit. Take in an Appalachian football game this fall--10 minute drive to the stadium! Your dogs are welcome to join you on your getaway as well. We are a 5-minute drive from the ski slopes at Appalachian Ski Mt and a 10-minute drive from Tweetsie. In the summertime you can hear a faint train whistle in the backyard.
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) new (2025) leather recliner sectional sofa and loveseat, and 2 leather recliners with ottomans. We also have a good collection of books for the readers in your group!
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 3--4, and 4 bar 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 (main level) has a king bed, cable 55-inch smart TV, private bath with glass-enclosed shower, and doors to the large wrap-around deck with the beautiful, covered hot tub overlooking the surrounding mountains. There is a hamper with beach towels located there for your use with the hot tub.
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.
July 2025: New air conditioning system and furnace installed to ensure comfortable temperatures all year! There is a thermostat upstairs to allow that level to have its own desired temperature. The system is correctly operating at full power--cooling down to 60 degrees in the summer and toasty warm 80+ in the winter.
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 a bench in the backyard to sit and gaze at the views.
We have a gas fire pit, a gas grill and picnic table on the deck.
Our driveway is fairly flat, and is paved, and will accommodate up to 5 average-size vehicles--2 in the attached parking pad to the side, and 3 back-to-back in the driveway In the winter months we have a service that comes to clear the driveway for your safety.
Our private neighborhood is a nice place for walking, and we have a reading bench with a small outdoor library 2 blocks away. It is a very quiet neighborhood with very little traffic.
Our excellent cleaning staff prepares our home prior to your arrival and our certified hot tub technician cleans and sanitizes the hot tub prior to each guests' visit.
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.
We were very fortunate that we did not have any damage or water issues to our home from Hurrican Helene.
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.
3. 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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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 $125
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Fold back comforters on the beds that were used; leave linens on the beds.
Check carefully to be sure you've gathered all of your belongings.
In the winter months, leave the cabinet doors open underneath all sinks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property does not have any lifts
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. Tweetsie Railroad is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Bolick Family Pottery. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
Blowing Rock, NC
What's nearby
- Appalachian Ski Mtn. - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Tweetsie Railroad - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Mystery Hill - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Appalachian State University - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
- The Blowing Rock - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 7 min drive
- Pepper's Restaurant and Bar - 8 min drive
- Come Back Shack - 8 min drive
- Los Arcoiris - 8 min drive
- Panera Bread - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Karen Priest Ritter
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
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.
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.
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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