Notes from the host
Hawks View House
PLEASE DO NOT - REQUEST TO BOOK without first using the CONTACT HOST button and sending us a message about your party details. Please message us first to discuss your booking. We will get right back to you. Tell us about your party: the number of adults, any children, and their ages, also details about any pets you might want to bring (please include their breed and size). Hawks View is a MAGICAL place, but we only rent to guests who we can communicate with first. Please take the time to read our completed listing details, which cover children, pets, winter weather policy, and other important details. We want to ensure you understand what we have to offer and that everyone is on the same page.
HAWKS VIEW is a handcrafted architect and former Penland resident artist's personal mountaintop retreat. "Mountain Paradise in the Clouds" We offer incredible mountaintop VIEWS at 3500' and complete privacy with no adjacent homes or public roads in front of the house. Easy access off a private paved road to our "mountaintop" retreat which is located in a private neighborhood. Conveniently located only 6 miles to the town of Spruce Pine, 3 miles to Penland School of Crafts, 36 miles to Blowing Rock, and 49 miles to Asheville. We offer Dish + Netflix TV, FREE Wi-Fi, A/C, wood-burning stove, 700 sq ft of the covered porch so you can enjoy the VIEWS rain or shine, pet-friendly, fully stocked with all the comforts of home and artistic delights throughout. We guarantee the BEST long-range panoramic VIEWS in the area at the most competitive rates.
Hawks View is conveniently located off Hwy 226 between Spruce Pine (Voted one of
the "Top 25 Coolest Mountain Small Towns by Romantic Asheville!) and Bakersville, only a few miles from Penland School of Crafts and Mile Marker 331 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Our luxury cabin is located in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest within 15 minutes of all your favorite mountain activities; gem mines, Grassy Creek and Crabtree waterfalls, downtown little Switzerland, the Orchard at Altapass, horseback riding, golfing, swimming, tubing and kayaking on the South Toe River, Dellinger Grist Mill and visiting dozens of artist studios and craft galleries surrounding the renowned Penland School of Crafts. Linville Falls, Grandfather Mountain, and the Appalachian Trail at Roan Mountain are all just 30 minutes away. Asheville, Johnson City TN, and the High-Country ski areas are within a 1-hour drive.
One of the highlights of Hawks View is the breathtaking long-range views of the Black Mountain range. During the summer months, you can see Mount Celo, Mount Mitchell, and the Unicoi Mountain range. In the winter when the leaves drop, the view opens to a full 180 degrees from Mt. Mitchell to Roan Mountain. Enjoy your coffee in the morning overlooking the fog blanketed valley below, and your wine in the evenings watching spectacular mountain sunsets or cozy up to the woodstove with a good book and enjoy the sounds of rain on the tin roof. A ''Mountain Paradise in the Clouds', Hawks View is truly breathtaking and certainly one of the reasons that renters will return year after year to this unique mountain rental.
Hawks View offers true mountain privacy. Situated on a secluded, 4-acre tract of land with no adjacent homes and easy access off a paved road. Designed and built by an award-winning architect and resident artist from Penland School, the house is a blend of both modern and traditional cabin-style architecture with an artistic touch throughout. Handmade ceramic sinks by local artists and other unique elements of creativity are unexpected treats.
This home features 1400 SF of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, loft, balcony plus 700 sq ft of covered porches with hemlock log columns, and handcrafted stonework. Pine hardwood floors and ceilings thru out with vaulted ceilings in the living room and loft areas. The master bedroom upstairs has a queen bed, private bathroom, and its own private deck. Also upstairs is the loft with a pullout futon and game table with games, puzzles, and books supplied for guest use. The main floor has the guest bedroom with a queen bed, desk, and bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen and dining area adjacent to the living room with a TV and a cozy wood stove. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from both bedrooms and all living areas.
Unlike a lot of rental properties, Hawks View is fully furnished and fully equipped, as a turn-key second home for its owners. Expect all the comforts of home; 52" Flatscreen TV with YouTube TV + Netflix + HULU + Amazon Prime video, soundbar, Blu-ray player, plus DVD collection, a stereo system, fully equipped kitchen with convection oven, microwave, dishwasher, many small appliances (Ninja coffee maker, rice cooker, blender, crockpot), stainless steel gas BBQ grill, hammock, washer and dryer, detergents and soaps and 1 complimentary tub of wood/kilning for the wood stove are all supplied. Just show up with food and your clothes for a wonderful romantic weekend, family getaway, or holiday with friends.
Come enjoy the serenity of Hawks View House, a Blue Ridge Mountain Rental that will have you feeling right at home, in addition to its incredible mountain views and amenities!
WINTER WEATHER/ROAD CONDITIONS: Winter weather conditions and the amount of snow or ice that could affect your trip to Hawks View House cannot be predicted. Many factors including the severity and duration of the winter weather, as well as the type of vehicle you are driving (2 wheel, all-wheel or 4-wheel drive) along with your level of expertise in driving in these conditions, are all variable factors. One downside of a wintery wonderland (if it does snow) is that it’s not easy to drive in. There are many variations of a snowy road from black ice to slush (wet snow), and frozen snow to powder and everything in-between. The main paved subdivision road up to the house (1/2-mile single lane uphill) and the gravel driveway (400 ft) to Hawk's View House are not maintained by Mitchell County and although some snow plowing and scraping may be arranged it is not guaranteed.
WINTER WEATHER POLICY:
We want your trip to be safe and for you to have a penalty-free option in case there is inclement weather for your dates, and you are not able to check in.
If it is determined through short term weather forecasts prior to your arrival that it is likely road conditions could impede getting up to the house, then a 100% refund can be arranged via the following steps:
1. "With our approval" you may cancel your non-refundable booking and then we will override our cancellation policy and give you a full refund which will also include any VRBO service fees. At the time of your cancellation your dashboard will state no refund, however, you will have to trust the process stated here on our listing if you want a refund for inclement weather.
2. Due to the HUGE penalty a host incurs for cancelling a guest reservation we will not cancel on our end.
3. This full refund does not apply if you have already checked in and are unable to safety negotiate the road out until conditions improve.
HOUSE RULES AND POLICIES: The person (guest/renter) making the reservation must be at least 25 years of age.
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS: We have a limited area for parking and are not set up for parties or events.
PETS: Pets are only permitted at Hawk's View with prior approval and FEE ($20 per night., $10 2nd pet) A signed pet agreement is required.
SECURITY CAMERAS: For your safety, our home has exterior security cameras that monitor the driveway and rear yards and sensors which monitor the opening and closing of doors and windows.
CHILDREN: We DO NOT recommend Hawks View for toddler age children. Children should be watched at all times: Children are welcome however guardians should take care to watch their young children very carefully on the decks and surrounding property, which is steep. Please email or call before booking if you have any questions about making a reservation with young toddler age children. Older Children should not be allowed to roam the 4 acres unsupervised. Renters that have children or guests under the age of 18 acknowledge by signing this agreement that the owner has informed them of the dangers of the decks and property and is held blameless in the event of injury.
Check-in is at 3:00 PM. If you would like to check in early, pre-approval is required if the house is available. If you are unfamiliar with the area, we strongly advise that you arrive before dark. Renters assume all risk for "late” arrival.
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Cleaning and Repairs: Please notify us of any cleaning problems or maintenance/ equipment problems within 1 hour of your arrival. If you are a late arrival, please contact us before 10:00 AM the next morning. If we are not notified, we will consider everything was found to be clean and to your satisfaction. We will make every effort to correct any problems at once, but due to the workload of service personnel or parts availability, we can make no guarantees that repairs will be accomplished immediately. Due to the high elevation of the house, along with mountain storms and winds, TV and internet reception is not guaranteed.
Mileage to cities and key points of interest are listed below.
Little Switzerland 8 miles
Linville 21 miles (Falls, Gorge + Caverns, Grandfather Mtn)
Roan Mountain 29 miles
Banner Elk 31 miles (Sugar Mtn. Resort)
Beech Mountain 34 miles (Ski Beech Resort)
Black Mountain 40 miles
Blowing Rock 43 miles (Appalachian Ski Mtn)
Boone 43 miles
Johnson City 46 miles (AIRPORT)
Asheville 50 miles (AIRPORT)
Marion 20 miles
Mars Hill 34 miles (Wolf Laurel Ski Slopes)
Charlotte, NC 117 miles (AIRPORT)
Spartanburg, SC 87 miles
Greenville, SC 111 miles (AIRPORT)
Knoxville, TN 132 miles
Atlanta, GA 269 miles
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