Sculpted masterpiece in paradise (#33761)

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Description of the Boone vacation cabin rental

Exquisite and new, one of a kind vacation lodge and retreat center artistically hand crafted from river rock and marble from around the world.Cozy enough for two, but large enough to sleep 16, this lodge has 2 bedrooms down stairs (a master bedroom with a queen bed, and the other with two twins and a double.) Also, a sleeper sofa in the great room. Upstairs is a bedroom/game room (with a double bed with a twin above, a sleeper sofa, and an full extra-thick futon sofa. Also upstairs is a small bonus room with a twin bunk. The house has 2 full baths (one upstairs and one downstairs. All bed mattresses are Sealy Niagara Mist. The Long Hope is beautifully furnished, and features a complete kitchen with a large hand crafted marble island, glass front wood stove, a gas grill, outdoor dining area on deck overlooking the pond, and hot tub., a wood-fired sauna with resting room ( this also serves as bunk house that sleeps three more on futons and is heated by wood stove only), 3 TVs (one is a 37 inch flat screen), a bumper pool/ card table, ping pong, a piano, a washer and dryer, and assorted games and videos for the family to enjoy.There is a nice library with a great collection of art and psychology/spiritual related books as well as other assorted subjects. The property has a large play field for a variety of outdoor activities with a mini soccer goal and sandbox included. Also, we have sculpted two idyllic camp and picnic sites overlooking the ponds for a magical outdoor experience. This private setting has it all: overlooking spring-fed ponds, long range view, New River headwaters trout stream, wetland bog and adjacent game-lands. Five miles from historic Todd for food,music and New River adventures. Twenty-five minutes for Boone and Jefferson amenities.So, whether your needs are for a joyous family vacation or reunion, an unforgettable romantic honeymoon & wedding experience, an inspirational retreat or for a rich educational opportunity we are confident the Longhope Retreat can serve your needs.

You can bike, drive or even walk, into Historic Todd...only five miles to enjoy fresh baked muffins and coffee at the Todd Mercantile, or venture into the General Store on Friday night for free live mountain music. If you are looking for activities, Rivergirl Fishing Company is there in the old train station, and Kelly will be glad to take you fly fishing, or drop you in for a leisurely paddle or tube down the oldest river in North America. Biking on the Railroad Grade Road is also a popular pastime along the river in Todd (see the Rivergirl for rentals). The Elk Knob State Wilderness Park (elev. 5600 ft.) is a short drive away and a hike to the top provides an incredible panoramic vista as well as a keen view of the Long Hope Valley which is considered one of the biological crown jewels of the Southern Appalachians, overshadowing even the Great Smoky Mountains for its diversity of plant life. Weather permitting the lodge provides a great view of the sunrise across the rim of this high mountain valley each daybreak. Ashe and Watauga County are home to many parks, including Mount Jefferson, Grandfather Mountain, the New River State Park, Moses Cone and the NC game-lands at Three Top Mountain, the Peak Mountain and a thousand plus game-land acres a ten minute hike up the creek from the lodge. The winter months provide opportunities for cross country skiing as well as down hill at one of our numerous local slopes. Of course for many the lodge is the destination : a place to revitalize, a place to deepen relationships, a place for play, learning and inspiration.

• 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds, 4 Twin Beds, 3 Sofa Beds
• High Speed Internet
• Sauna
• Air Conditioning
• Hot Tub
• View (Lake)
• Full Kitchen
• Linens Provided
• View (Mountains)
• Game Room
• Parking
• Waterfront
• Hardwood Floors
• Ping Pong Table
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Heating
• Pool Table
• Wood Stove

• Alarm Clock
• Gas Grill
• Stereo
• Blender
• Ice Maker
• Stove
• CD Player
• Iron
• Telephone
• Ceiling Fan
• Microwave
• Toaster
• Coffee Maker
• Oven
• TV (Cable/Satellite)
• Dishwasher
• Radio
• VCR
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• Washer/Dryer

• Bicycling (onsite)
• Live Entertainment (5 miles)
• Pool (20 miles)
• Cross-Country Skiing (onsite)
• Restaurant (5 miles)
• Shopping Area (20 miles)
• Fishing (onsite)
• Playground (8 miles)
• Basketball Court (25 miles)
• Hiking (onsite)
• Park (15 miles)
• Children's Pool (25 miles)
• Hunting (onsite)
• Bowling (20 miles)
• Downhill Skiing (25 miles)
• Ice Skating (onsite)
• Golf (20 miles)
• Horseback Riding (25 miles)
• Lake (onsite)
• Grocery Store (20 miles)
• Racquetball (25 miles)
• Boating (5 miles)
• Gym/Fitness Center (20 miles)
• Tennis (25 miles)
• Canoeing (5 miles)
• Miniature Golf (20 miles)
• Theme Park (25 miles)
• Kayaking (5 miles)
• Movie Theater (20 miles)
• Zoo (25 miles)

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Money Order, Personal Check
   
• Check In: 3 p.m.
   
• Check Out: 11 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: Saturday to Saturday or a two night min.
   
• Lodging Tax: 13%
   
• Deposits: Deposit: At time of making a reservation, a deposit of 50% of your stay is due to hold your dates. Full payment due 14 days before your stay. $400 security deposit required, to be returned within 30 days of your stay if no damage. Fees & Payment: $85 Reservation fee plus state and local occupancy taxes of about 13%. Personal check, cashiers check or money order. Cancellation Policy: Please contact us for full details on the cancellation policy. We cannot offer refunds due to inclement weat
   

Reviews for this vacation cabin rental in Boone, North Carolina

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 Gorgeous Retreat, July 1, 2008

By MELODY HONEYCUTT (Charlotte, NC)

We loved the Longhope Retreat. It was a great place for a big family to gather. The kitchen and family room were ideal for a big crowd. The upstairs was great for the kids and teenagers to congregate. The house had lots of beautiful artwork. The house itself was an artpiece.