Highlights:
*Location is an easy drive to Boone, Blowing Rock, Appalachia Ski Resort, Beech Mountain, & Sugar Mountain
*Community was quiet, condo close to front entrance, indoor pool/spa was an added bonus during our stay
*Family enjoyed sledding on Beech Mountain, teens enjoyed snowboarding multiple days at Sugar Mountain, younger girls enjoyed ski lessons & beginner/Level 1 slope at Appalachian Mountain Resort
*Sites/shopping/eateries enjoyed were The Blowing Rock, Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster, Otter Falls, Incredible Toy Company, Mast General Store, Cornerstone Christian Bookstore, & eateries: the Pedlin' Pig, Coyote Kitchen, The Banner Elk Cafe
Many meals were made at the condo in the well-equipped kitchen. The beds were comfortable, providing a good night's sleep. The gas fireplace provided evening ambiance & added warmth. The washer/dryer was very beneficial to pack lighter. Roads were salted quickly in the community after snowfall & local roads posed no problem for the light snowfall. The indoor clubhouse pool/spa was a useful bonus during our stay - nice to enjoy swimming & the hot tub after days on the slopes, despite the cold temperatures outdoors. ;)
The downside was the limited dining area with only 4 barstools at the bar top. (We did bring the balcony table & chairs in when needed for additional dining & game playing ability.)
Overall, we had a good experience from beginning to end with this VRBO, the community, & the local area activities we enjoyed while in NC. (Side note: two days prior to leaving, my husband had a sledding accident requiring medical attention. The Watauga EMTs were responsive & the Watauga Medical Center was closeby providing quick care.)