Base Camp at Hawks nest. Near many mountain activities!

Dear potential guest,

We are not a 5 star hotel. But if you're looking for wood paneling and good knobs back from when gold was popular the first time around, look no further. Boasting popcorn ceilings and mysterious electric work, our home is an adventure in itself to visit. This house is the love child of the "Brady Bunch" and "Money Pit".

Do we work our tails off trying to maintain it after a plethora of renters each year? YES. We have literally carried thousands of pounds of building materials, appliances, and furniture up those God forsaken front steps. For some reason this house hates garbage disposals. Replaced that three times in the last year. It is like the house begs for people to shove spoons down in there.

But do we love staying here...100% YES. Our kids LOVE the rustic feel and enjoy 'going back in time'. It is like a cozy hug from grandma. Filled with our blood, sweat, and tears of trying to renovate and maintain it...but yet just what you need to escape your busy and hectic life for a few days in the beautiful mountains.

We invite those to stay with us who appreciate having a rock bottom price, and enjoy staying in a great location, but don 't need a sparkly brand new cabin. This is a rustic cabin in the woods, and feels that way! There is plenty of room for two families, also. Our cleaner is wonderful and works hard to keep things in great shape for your visit. We do not, however, provide full amounts of toilet paper, paper towels, or consumables m

Note: mountain homes are on mountain roads, and they are narrow, winding, and give you a good shot of adrenaline as you drive up them. Our driveway has a steep slope on one side, but can be accessed from the other side (think rainbow shape) and fits 3 cars comfortably.

Double Note: yes - we have a full size crib in the closet behind the master bathroom. We don't hate our children, but they need a buffer from the noise we all make in the living room. Feel free to place your children, or husbands, here when they misbehave. Please bring your own crib sheet if you would like to use the crib.

Triple Note: The trash company full out quit doing pick up in this area. There is a free public dump just at the bottom of the mountain near Grandfather winery, but guests do have to remove their own trash.

Hawks nest zip lining and snow tubing .8 miles
Otter falls trail head 1.3 miles
Grandfather vineyard 4 miles
Grandfather mountain state park 6 miles
Calloway peak trail head (Banner elk) 6 miles
Alpine coaster 7 miles
High mountain river rafting 8 miles
Sugar ski hill/bike/hike 8 miles
Jonas ridge snow tubing 12 miles
Boone 13 miles
Blowing rock 14 miles
Beech public sledding hill 14 miles
Beech ski hill/bike/hike 16 miles
Rocky knob mountain bike park 16 miles
App ski hill 17 miles
Tweeties railroad 17 miles
Linville falls 22 miles
Also in our area:
River tubing, fishing, kayaking, golfing


For winter visits, we recommend 4 wheel drive and/or putting chains on tires. For summer visits - be aware no air conditioning. It is generally very cool out at night and highs in low 70s during the day. There are stairs to center the home.