1940s Creekside Farmhouse The space 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath Sleeps 6-8 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds If you are looking for high country, rustic charm with a little history and mystery then Ida Mae’s Hideaway is your spot. Why is this door here? We don’t know! Was the house built on a rock? Probably. But we love it and we think you will too! - 22 miles from Appalachian State - Large screened-in porch with plenty of seating - Five acres of creek frontage - Location! - Fully equipped kitchen - Quaint and quirky farmhouse with all the comforts of home This 1940’s farmhouse takes you back in time with a reminder of a slower pace and a visit to grandma’s. Swing on the porch and watch the creek flow. Surrounded by farmland with the South Fork of the New River at the end of the road, this home is less than fifteen minutes from all of the conveniences of town and all the adventures or peace and quiet you seek on your vacation. This is a great choice for couples and/or families as there is plenty of space to spread out. There are two separate bedrooms downstairs with queen sized beds. All beds are doubly protected with mattress encasements and covers. Plenty of pillows and blankets. Linens also provided. The loft has two double beds with plenty of room for an air mattress or pack and play. The loft bedroom has a door between the bedroom and the sitting /play area. There are USB port plugs through the house. The living room seating is comfortable with a large couch, large love seat and chair. We have propane logs in the fireplace for cold winter visits. There is a tv with a roku for your streaming services. The kitchen is stocked beyond basics; including coffee maker, Keurig, toaster oven, microwave, sharp knives, mixing bowls, casserole dishes, plenty of plates, bowls, cups and silverware, etc. There is seating for 10 on the side porch. Seating for six at kitchen table. Charcoal grill provided. Window units and portable ac units installed Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is a 1/2 bath off of the kitchen and a full bath with shower (no tub) in the hall. The property extends across the street for the adventurous to take a rustic hike through the creek and up the hills (map provided). Wildlife love to visit the creek area at feeding time. Please note the creek may not be clearly visible from the porch, in the summer, when the trees are full. Plenty of hiking at Mt Jefferson, Mt Rogers, and area town parks. Float down the New River in tube, kayak or canoe. Come see the leaves in the fall and visit local pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Christmas Tree farms are famous in Ashe County. Come in January for snow. (Road is secondary but maintained by the DOT and usually cleared of snow within 24 hours). Ski, snow board or snow tube Beech Mountain. Take a trail ride with one of the local horse farms. Watch cheese being made and visit a local brewery. Catch a $6 movie at the old theater in town. Check out the antiques in shops and markets all around the county. Be prepared to leave with treasures and new friends. Drive the scenic by-ways and get lost in the beauty around us. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia and see the wild ponies. Spend the day at Tweetsie Railroad. Return home to a fully stocked kitchen to make all of your favorites. Approximately 30 minutes from Boone/App State. Come, hide away, in the “coolest corner of NC”. There is an outside camera facing the driveway for security purposes when no one is at the house. We expect privacy on our vacations and extend the same respect to you. There are no other cameras on the property. Guest access Entire home Other things to note Please include your pet in your reservation if you are planning to bring one. We require a non-refundable pet fee of $50 for extra cleaning and potential damage. Please clean up pet waste and be mindful of muddy paws.