Summary:
Escape to our luxurious log cabin with beautiful views in a quiet cabin community moments from the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mabry Mill & Rocky Knob Recreation Area! Let us introduce you to Meadows of Dan near Floyd: this part of the mountains is a quiet, largely undiscovered area rich with culture and epic beauty. Think Boone, Asheville, Highlands or Blowing Rock-- minus tourists and traffic. For Greensboro/Durham/Raleigh/Wilmington, it's a shorter drive, too! At 3000 feet (~1000ft higher than Asheville) we have cool summer evenings and snow-laced winters. Hiking with incredible vistas, vineyards, memorable dining, fly fishing, ziplining & kayaking are all nearby. Shortly after booking, we will share our curated recommendations to make your fabulous getaway fall into your lap.
Easy access to Blue Ridge Parkway, Mabry Mill, Floyd, Meadows of Dan, Stuart, Chateau Morrisette, Villa Appalaccia Winery and Primland resort.
The Space:
Newly renovated cabin features:
-hewn locally harvested log + mortar walls
-stone gas fireplace
-vaulted ceilings with open concept feel
New kitchen gleams with:
-granite counters
-stainless steel appliances
-salvaged barnwood open shelving
-gas range & custom range hood.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare a feast; We stock EV olive oil, pink Himalayan salt, black peppercorn grinder, dish soap, hand soap, kitchen towels, paper towels, trash bags, starter dishwasher pods, coffee, tea and more to make your packing easy! Ninja blender for morning smoothies and afternoon cocktails, drip coffee maker and ground columbian coffee, water boiler for tea, cocktail shaker, glassware, pots, pans and utensils. Also provide kids serving ware.
The dining table is set up for 4, and easily accommodates 6 with the hand-built entry bench added to a side. The living room features a designer leather couch, custom barn wood coffee table, comfortable side chair with stool, and oversized floor pillows for snuggling up beside the fire. The house has abundant warm mood lighting to create the perfect environment for cozying up with a book or relaxing in the evening.
The inviting master bedroom features a beautiful Pheonix Hardwoods live edge suite including bed frame, dresser and side tables. Percale sheets and lush blue velvet curtains add a luxurious feel to the room and offer true comfort for sleeping in. The room has a Smart TV for movie nights in bed, overhead ceiling fan, screens on the windows to enjoy nighttime breezes, brushed brass reading lamps, and a makeup area. The room is decorated with custom watercolors in antique frames.
The marble wrapped shower with extra deep soaking tub is perfect for unwinding after a busy day of adventures. We provide natural shampoo, conditioner and body wash, and towels so you don't have to take up valuable packing space. We use Free & Clear Unscented laundry detergent on bedding and towels so our guests with sensitivities to perfumed products can breath easy. The bath vanity features a new gleaming white granite top, oil rubbed bronze hardware and a nook for storing the products for your morning routine. The bath also offers full sized washer & dryer available for use during your stay along with a few washer pods to get you started.
In the vaulted living room ascend the stairs to the lofted open air second bedroom. This room features a brass farmhouse queen bed, dual hanging farmhouse pendant bedside reading lamps, ceiling fan, screened window, and room darkening curtains. The room also offers a hardwood futon lounger that opens into an additional queen bed.
Step outside on the breezy front deck to enjoy rolling pastoral vistas, cool morning air, and showstopper sunset views. Two rocking chairs and a Restoration Hardware sofa make this a great place to relax, catch up or wind down. The deck also offers a gas grill, and access to the front shared yard area, perfect for kids to play or for a game of cornhole or frisbee!
Guest Access:
Pull up to Unit 22 and park in the two spaces to the far Left facing the house (the far right space is for our neighbor).
Follow the gravel path on left side of the house to the front door. There is an electronic touchpad so you don't have to keep up with a key!
The Neighborhood:
Our cabin is in a vacation cabin community, and we also have the cabin above your parking area for rent ("Log Cabin|Copper Tub..."). The majority of cabins are second homes; the community is quiet, peaceful and very safe. All common area in the community is shared.
Getting Around:
You will need a car to get around
Other Things to Note:
Please be respectful of our neighbors and observe quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. Follow the speed limit in the community.
Interaction with Guests:
We have absolutely fallen in love with this area of the Blue Ridge Mountains and we want you to, as well! We are happy to answer questions that you may have whether it's a hankering for a local wine, a need for expansive vistas in your day, or a good plate of Mexican food, we are happy to help you find the closest and best place to make that happen.
We want you to be able to settle into this home as if it was your own. We'll stay out of your way, but we're just a quick message away if you have questions about restaurants, events or the house, or if an unexpected issue arises.
