No damage from Hurricane Helene. We have power, water, & internet. Message with questions. Welcome to Walnut Roost with a beautiful, freshly updated view of the NC mountains! This 2BR/2BA cabin sleeps 6-8, perfect for a family trip or couple’s getaway. Conveniently located 12 min to downtown Boone, 20 min to Banner Elk, and 5 min to Valle Crucis. The space Calling all skiers/snowboarders! * 25 minutes: Hawksnest Snow Tubing * 23 minutes: Appalachian Ski Mountain * 30 minutes: Sugar Mountain Ski Resort * 30 minutes: Beech Mountain Ski Resort **Parking/Access** - private parking for 2 vehicles on gravel driveway - directly off state-maintained road - great for winter traveling - short sidewalk with stepping stones leading to main entrance. One small step to enter home. **Main Level Features** - Main level bedroom with king bed and private bathroom with shower/tub combo. - generously stocked kitchen with granite countertop and stainless appliances - living room with gas fireplace, TV, and large selection of board/card games **Main level deck/Game Room** - Gorgeous view of the mountains, including Grandfather Mountain. Ample outdoor seating on porch for you to enjoy! - Game room is located off the upper deck. In the game room you’ll find a 2-person Pac Man console with >400 games and a Big Buck Hunter arcade console. There are many card and board game options as well. **Lower Level Features** - One flight of carpeted stairs leads to the downstairs level - Living room with queen sized sofa bed - Smart TV in living room - gas fireplace - Bedroom with queen bed and twin-twin bunk beds. Smart TV in bedroom - spacious bathroom accessible via living room and bedroom. Has shower/tub combo **Remote Work Space** - located in lower level living room - desk, chair, 27-inch monitor, keyboard, mouse - reliable high-speed internet **Outdoor Space** - Lower level deck with outdoor seating - Approximately 50 steps leading to the stone fire pit. Pathway has solar lighting to guide you at night. - Fire pit is stocked with firewood & Adirondack chairs. **Family Friendly** - Pack-n-play and crib sheet - High chair that attaches to kitchen chair - baby gate - Games, coloring supplies, and more! **Located close to your favorite high country attractions: * 3 minutes: Valle Crucis Mast General Store * 15 minutes: downtown Boone * 15 minutes: App State campus * 20 minutes: Banner Elk * 22 minutes: Tweetsie Railroad * 28 minutes: downtown Blowing Rock * 25 minutes: Hawksnest Snow Tubing * 23 minutes: Appalachian Ski Mountain * 30 minutes: Sugar Mountain Ski Resort * 30 minutes: Beech Mountain Ski Resort Guest access Enjoy the entire home and the entire property during your stay, including the generous back yard and fire pit! Fire pit and back yard may only be accessed via the ~50 steps from the home. There is an owner’s closet in the lower living level and a utility closet accessed from the lower level deck that you will be unable to access. Other things to note We have regular pest control service, but please keep in mind that this home is right up against the forest which is home to all kinds of bugs & critters. Please be understanding that seeing bugs is an inescapable element of a wilderness experience and you can utilize our broom or vacuum to dispose of them.