Hot Tub A-Frame Retreat, EV+Dogs OK, Blue Ridge Pkwy

Step away from screens and into your own private mountain retreat. The Blue Spruce is a 800 sq ft modern A-frame in a gated community—built for doing nothing and everything at once. Fire up the gas grill on your deck, sink into a hot tub under the stars, and wake to nothing but trees and nature.

- Private Hot tub (year round) + 2 decks + gas grill
- Powder Horn Mountain offers miles of hiking trails for guests of all ages & furry friends + Clubhouse with Game room + Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball + Fishing Ponds
- 10 miles from Blue Ridge Parkway | 15 miles to downtown Boone
- Dog and EV Friendly (dedicated NEMA 14-50 outlet. Just bring your own mobile charger!)
- Community Pool (open Memorial - Labor Day)

3 BEDROOMS

- Bedroom 1 (main level): King bed w/Smart TV, full length mirror, & closet
- Bedroom 2 (main level): Twin bed w/ Twin Trundle w/Smart TV
- Loft Bedroom (upper level): King bed & Laptop friendly workspace in the semi-private loft accessed via a spiral staircase

1 BATHROOM & LAUNDRY

- Bathtub/Shower combo
- Stacked washer & dryer

KITCHEN

- Full-size appliances (Stove/Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave)
- Small appliances (blender, toaster, crock pot, Keurig/drip coffee maker)
- Cooking utensils, pots & pans, cookie sheet, strainer, knives, silverware, wine/bottle opener, glasses, Brita filter, etc.

Note that we don't provide oils, seasonings, spices, etc. and our kitchen does not offer a dishwasher.

LIVING ROOM

- Located on the main level with floor to ceiling windows/sliding glass doors that open to our private deck
- 1-touch gas fireplace to keep you warm and cozy
- Games & DVDs for everyone!

DECKS & HOT TUB

- Upper deck: dining table, forest canopy views.
- Lower deck: private hot tub (open year-round), surrounded by trees and stars.

DOG FRIENDLY

We welcome up to 2 dogs per stay with a non-refundable $50 fee per dog. For the comfort & safety of all, dogs must be housebroken and crated when alone. No other animals permitted.

WHAT'S NEARBY

Blue Ridge Parkway (10 miles) — America's most scenic byway. Spring wildflowers, fall gold, winter snow-dusted peaks.

Boone Downtown (15 miles) — App State University town. Galleries, Speckled Trout Restaurant, Booneshine Brewing, Mast General Store.

App Ski Mountain (20 mi) — Beech & Sugar Mountain for winter skiing and snow tubing.

Hiking & Fishing — Miles of trails. Three community lakes (no license). Elk Creek nearby (license required).

PERFECT FOR

Families Seeking Quiet Togetherness — Three bedrooms, community pool, hiking trails, and games. Kids love the open space; parents love the peace.

Couples On Their Mountain Escape — Loft bedroom is quiet and romantic. Lower deck hot tub under stars is pure magic.

Friends Renting Together (4–6 people) — Spacious enough for small groups. Community courts (tennis, pickleball, basketball) keep things fun.

Remote Workers Needing Reset — Fiber Internet, loft workspace, forest views.