Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul
Seven Devils, Avery County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul Imagine a mountain home so comfortable and laidback that it feels like your family's own place. Traditional, but updated. Not trendy. Like a classic car that impresses with simple, understated elegance. It is a family home with soul and retreat with comfort in mind.HeathBrooke Cabin has 3 bedrooms (plus a sleeping are...
Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul Imagine a mountain home so comfortable and laidback that it feels like your family's own place. Traditional, but updated. Not trendy. Like a classic car that impresses with simple, understated elegance. It is a family home with soul and retreat with comfort in mind.HeathBrooke Cabin has 3 bedrooms (plus a sleeping area in the loft) & 2 bathrooms in Seven Devils, NC. The central location is off NC Hwy. 105 between Boone and the Linville/Sugar Mtn./Banner Elk area - near Grandfather Mountain.1 King. 2 Queens. 2 Twins in the loft. Accommodates up to 8 people.----THE SPACE----—Some fine print first:HeathBrooke feels like a second home because it is. It is not a business or investment property. It is not rented out simply as a money maker. It’s a traditional vacation home for getaways with extended family. So guests are expected to treat the property as a family's home and not just another rental property. The owner takes great care to be sure guests have a clean and comfortable stay with everything needed - plus some.—Things you'll love:-Central location (More details below)-Large *wood burning* stone fireplace-Wraparound (fully covered) porch with a swing, rocking chairs and other seating-Fire pit area-Well-stocked kitchen-100% cotton towels and 100% cotton sheets. Real down comforters (seasonally).-Five cable TVs with lots of channels (including the ACC network). Two are also smart TVs for streaming.-Traditional design in an updated mountain farm house with antiques and rustic touches. (Not a cookie-cutter log cabin)-Updated tile shower, vanity and fixtures upstairs. —More details:The final five minutes of your drive to HeathBrooke will bring you up a curvy mountain road to Seven Devils. HeathBrooke greets visitors with a large front-and-side porch just above 3,700 feet in elevation. Depending on the season, beautiful sunrises can be seen from the front porch or from any of the front windows. The fire pit can be enjoyed year round. Firewood for the fire pit and fireplace is often provided, but it is not a guaranteed amenity.The cabin is well-furnished with furniture and décor that will make you feel at home.A speedy WiFi signal reaches every room and out onto the porch. Televisions in the living room, each bedroom and the loft have reliable service with an expanded channel lineup (much more than basic channels). Each television accesses local broadcast channels/networks, Spectrum cable channels and streaming services (via Spectrum’s Xumo box or Roku).If you enjoy cooking meals on vacation, you'll find the kitchen to be one of the better-stocked kitchens available in a rental cabin. The handcrafted dining room table seats 6 to 8, and the kitchen counter has four seats. A four-burner grill just outside the kitchen makes it easy to grill for a crowd.Firm mattresses, plus soft, clean and comfortable bed sheets and bath towels will noticeably enrich your stay. The 100% cotton bed and bath linens are included in your stay. Leave them and your trash for housekeeping to take care of. A few toiletries may be available in each bathroom, but you should bring your own soaps, shampoos, lotions, etc.—More on the LOCATION:HeathBrooke's location is great for people who want to be out of the way but still close to everything the High Country has to offer.-Explorers of Grandfather Mountain will find few options closer than HeathBrooke. The parking area for Grandfather Mountain's Profile Trail is just 4 miles away!-Otter Falls: 1 mile-Hawksnest Zipline & Snow Tubing: 2.5 miles-Sugar Mountain: 6 miles-Valle Crucis/Original Mast General Store: 8-9 miles (depending on route)-Appalachian State/Boone: 10 miles-Entrance to Grandfather Mountain Mile-High Swinging Bridge: 12 miles-Blowing Rock/Tweetsie RR/Appalachian Ski Mtn.: 12-15 miles-Multiple points of interest on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Price Lake, Moses Cone Manor, Beacon Heights Overlook, Linn Cove Viaduct, Rough Ridge, etc.): 11-15 miles-Beech Mountain: 14 miles-Linville Falls: 20 miles-Elk River Falls: 21 miles-West Jefferson: 36 miles-Mount Mitchell: 61 miles—A note about HEATING and air:Baseboard heaters provide heat in each room. Each one is independently controlled by a **thermostat that must be set in each room.**As with many mountain homes, cooling comes from ceiling fans and mountain breezes passing through open windows. HeathBrooke does not have central air conditioning. This is quite common in the High Country where temperatures are rarely high enough to warrant a/c.—A note about PARKING:It's totally possible to fit three cars at the top of the driveway, but few guests do that well without driving off the pavement near the house. If you anticipate driving more than two vehicles, or if your two vehicles are large, please take care. Please see the rules section below for more information.—A note about WINTER TRAVEL:Accessing HeathBrooke on the paved streets of Seven Devils is rarely a concern. Whenever traveling in the town is hazardous due to snow, ice or a combination of both, a flashing sign at the base of Seven Devils Rd. will be clearly illuminated. When the sign is flashing, the town’s “chain law” is in effect, requiring Chains, Snow Tires with Studs, 4WD/AWD or a Combination of those. Reservations are not refunded due to road conditions. Snow plowing of the driveway is not a complimentary or guaranteed service.—A note about SERVICE CALLS:The need for maintenance or repairs during your stay is rare, but if the need arises please keep in mind that HeathBrooke is not a commercial property. So there is no maintenance crew on staff. Just like your own home, 24/7 maintenance/repairs may not be immediately available, especially in this rural area with a small college town.—A note about TRASH SERVICE:There is no on-street trash collection in Seven Devils. Guests should leave trash inside during their stay to avoid encounters with bears. On the morning of check-out, trash may be left in the trash cans outside near the side entrance. (Confirmed guests receive more info.)—One things you may not love:With current seating, only five people at a time can gather in the living room, unless others sit on the hearth, the cushioned ottoman/coffee table, the floor or kitchen bar seats. (Notice the seating in the photos.) It's not a problem if everyone rarely gathers all at once. An additional seating/TV space is in the loft.—A note about PENALTY FEES and HOUSE RULES:VRBO only has room for three rules in the rules section, so this space was needed to include rules #1 and #5 here. They have been added based on previous guest experience. Requesting a stay confirms your understanding and agreement to these rules.1.) Please stay on the pavement of the driveway, especially near the house/porch. Tires onto the grass/ground soften the dirt and contribute to damage and erosion. Please take advantage of the pavement further from the porch. If tires run over the grass/ground near the porch during your stay, there will be a $250 fine.*2.) Don't take anything that's not yours. ...but do leave the trash, and leave it inside until checkout morning, please. On check-out morning, put *all* your trash (including refrigerator contents) outside in one of the trash bins so it can be collected.3.) Don't act in a way that causes damage to something. (This includes cookware. Knives & other sharp edges should not be used on non-stick pan surfaces.)4.) Take care around the natural limbs incorporated into the loft railing. There are natural & unfinished points & edges.5.) Don't have a group of more than 8 overnight guests without prior approval. There is a $15 fee for each approved person beyond the 8-person limit. There is a $250 penalty fee for unapproved overnight guests. Gatherings (such as daytime visits) of larger than 12 also require prior approval.** A security camera in the driveway detects when vehicles arrive and leave, and it helps regulate rules 1 and 5.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Heating
- Fireplace
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
- Tennis
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Mountain view
Nearby activities
- Water tubing
- Paddle boating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Horseback riding
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Outlet shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Mountain view
- Parking available
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's dinnerware
- Playground
- Children's games
- Stair gate
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Stereo
- DVD player
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Firepit
- Porch
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- 5 steps to reach entrance
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
- Area rugs in public areas
- No lift
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Note from host: The lady of the house is sensitive. She will know!
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Tennis
- Cycling nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Unit size: 1,750 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Please stay on the pavement of the driveway, especially near the house/porch. $250 fine if tires run over the ground near the porch. Tell all drivers.: Please stay on the pavement of the driveway, especially near the house/porch. $250 fine if tires run over the ground near the porch. Tell all drivers.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Note from host: A fabulous dinner party is encouraged, not banned!
- 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
About the area
Banner Elk
Located in Banner Elk, this cabin is in a rural area and 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 Grandfather Mountain. Tweetsie Railroad and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Hawksnest Tubing Park 7 min drive
- Julian Price Park 11 min drive
- Sugar Mountain Resort 13 min drive
- Appalachian State University 20 min drive
- Grandfather Mountain 22 min drive
Getting around
- Tri-Cities, TN (TRI-Tri-Cities Regional) 85 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 8 min drive
- Blind Elk Tap Room Banner Elk 16 min drive
- Banner Elk Cafe 16 min drive
- Subway 10 min drive
- Kettell Beerworks 18 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Casual comfort close to everything in NC's High Country/Boone. A retreat w/ soul located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grandfather Trout Farm, Grandfather Mountain State Park and Grandfather Vineyard & Winery. Watauga River and Hawksnest Tubing Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).