Please see "Other Notes" for further booking requirements. Families, couples and the remotely working love Barnview Cottage. It's private creek frontage calls to the casual fisherman as well as kids desiring to play in the cool mountain water. The picturesque pastoral views from the porch, the sound of the distant lowing of cows, mountain breezes and grazing deer sooth the soul. Inside, cuddle in front of the wood-burning stove. Outside, chill around the glow of the firepit. Relax, be happy. The space Located within Pisgah National Forest, and a quick 5-minute drive from historic downtown Burnsville, Barnview Cottage is nestled into the foot of Beebranch Mountain overlooking the lovely pastoral valley known as Johnson Cove. The 4-acre property includes private Bolen Creek frontage, a white pine forest, and seasonal native rhododendron and wildflowers. Views from the cottage include mature trees with distant mountains peeking through and a picturesque family farm with barn, pastures, and pond. This SWEEEET well-appointed cottage is perfect for a family vacation, a weekend with friends, a romantic getaway, or an individual retreat. Enjoy the mountain breeze as you rock on the porch with your morning coffee or dine al fresco at sunset. Listen to the distant lowing of cows, watch the day’s activities on the farm, and look out for the occasional visit from wild turkeys and deer. Sit by the creek, fish, or take a soak in the cool mountain water. Select a good book or record from the cottage library while you enjoy the wood-burning stove. Work remotely or just escape the family in the serene Writer’s Roost, a stylish, comfy retreat with desk, wifi, and leafy views. Explore historic downtown Burnsville, which offers excellent festivals, art galleries, shopping, restaurants, cafes, and a popular local brewery great for live music and people-watching. Barnview Cottage is near a number of great hikes and waterfalls, such as Crabtree Falls, Roaring Fork Falls, and the Bolen Creek Trailhead, the entry point for the Black Mountain Crest Trail, a rigorous 12-mile hike to the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak in the Eastern U.S. It’s a scenic 20-minute drive to Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area where you can swim in the South Toe River, hike, and, if you’re lucky, spot a black bear. A quick half-hour drive to Mars Hill, Little Switzerland, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, equidistant to Mount Mitchell State Park, Asheville, Grandfather State Park, Sugar Mountain, Linville Gorge, and Roan Mountain State Park, Barnview Cottage is an excellent home base for exploring everything the NC Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer. We’ve done our best to make packing for a stay at Barnview Cottage a breeze. Pack a suitcase with your personal belongings and a grocery list for a quick stop as you roll into Burnsville. You won’t need much else as Barnview Cottage is kept stocked with dish cleaning supplies (including a brand new kitchen sponge for each new guest stay), laundry soap, and coffee filters for the auto drip coffee maker. Each new guest stay is also provided a hotel size bath soap in each of the 2 bathrooms to start off the stay as well as a roll of paper towels and a couple of rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. Guests must supply their own replenishments of paper products, but what is supplied should suffice for a stay of up to 5 to 7 nights (depending on number of guests staying). Guest access Barnview Cottage sits on 4 private acres with Bolens Creek on one of it's borders. The creek frontage offers a private area great for sitting in a chair to relax to the sound of the creek or to watch as children enjoy the water. Explore the woods and enjoy the seclusion. Other things to note WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE HOME: We’ve done our best to make packing for a stay at Barnview Cottage a breeze. Pack a suitcase with your personal belongings and a grocery list for a quick stop as you roll through Burnsville. You won’t need much else as Barnview Cottage is kept stocked with dish cleaning supplies (including a brand-new kitchen sponge for each new guest stay), laundry soap, and more. Each new guest stay is also provided with a single hotel size bath soap in each of the full-size bathrooms to start off the stay as well as a roll of paper towels and a couple of rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom. Guests must supply their own replenishments of paper products, but what is supplied should suffice for a stay of up to 5 to 7 nights (depending on number of guests staying). IMPORTANT NOTES: Green Cove Properties is a Full-Service Real Estate Firm in the state of NC. The NC Real Estate Commission requires a Vacation Rental Agreement, signed by the primary guest, be on file for every reservation booked through a real estate firm. We require this document be on file before releasing access information. The Vacation Rental Agreement is for the primary purpose of presenting to you, in writing, all the financial information you have committed to (without hidden fees) and to summarize expectations. We are happy to provide a blank copy of this pre-written document in advance of booking upon request. The following will be requested immediately upon booking a reservation: (1) NON-Airbnb email address, and (2) Mailing address Minimum age of primary guest = 25 SMOKING: Is not permitted PETS: Are not permitted