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Sculpted masterpiece in paradise (#33761)

Boone, North Carolina

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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 greatroom with a four post queen bed, 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, with full size volleyball/ badmitten net, 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.

Area Description

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.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Features

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

Appliances

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

Activities

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)

Vacation Rental Policies

Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Mastercard, Money Order, Personal Check, Visa
Check In: 3 p.m.
Check Out: 11 a.m.
Required Stay: Saturday to Saturday or a two night min.
Lodging Tax: 9.75%
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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Relaxing time!, October 5, 2009

By leslie (Smithfield, NC)

We really enjoyed our stay at the Long Hope! The weather was gorgeous, so we spent a lot of our time exploring the grounds around the house. October was such a beautiful time to go, as the leaves were beginning to change. Actually, it was hard to get us to leave and venture out of the house because we had fun cooking together in the spacious kitchen, playing the piano, having a glass of wine in the outdoor hot tub, and just enjoying the overall feeling of peace. Ron was most helpful and made sure everything was taken care of beforehand. A couple of sidenotes: the road up to the house can be steep and has a few pot holes. We managed to get there safely in a Prius though!! Also, know the rules of pond usage in case your party wants to fish there. It's easier to go to Boone for supplies (15 min) than West Jefferson. If you get a chance, visit Todd General Store on Friday night for country cooking and good bluegrass. Beautiful pictures to take as well!! Enjoy and rent with confidence! :)

wonderful house for our staff retreat, June 17, 2009

By Petra Giles (Wilkesboro,NC)

The staff of Wilkes Developmental Day School spent three days at the lodge for our annual staff development and this was our best experience so far. The house is beautiful and clean and we had everything we needed. No need to leave the property-there was so much to do and to enjoy. It really helped us as a group to connect and to get to know each other better- we left relaxed with many great memories and we are now ready to go back and do what we love most, working with young children who have developmental disabilities. We highly recommend this house to anyone.

what an awesome experience!!!!, April 13, 2009

By mila (ORLANDO, FL)

the place was great and the veiw around the house was fantastic. The cabin was warm and cozy. the only down fall is not enough kitchen pans. (I am an asian, so I needed to have enough pans for asian food). we had a great time there. thank you Ron.

wonderful cabin, October 27, 2008

By rachel (greenville, nc)

beautiful cabin, secluded area, you don't have to leave property to have a good time. everything is perfect

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.

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