Welcome to Whispering Pines! Please review all tabs, including Things To Know, and let us know if you have any questions! Pet rent is not included in the quoted price. This home allows up to four (4) mature dogs under with an additional pet rent of $25 per pet per night plus tax which is collected through the airbnb resolution center after a booking is confirmed. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. Come and enjoy the serenity of nature at this charming weekend retreat nestled in a forested storybook setting! Upon entering the great room, you’ll immediately notice the two-story wood-burning fireplace crafted from native stone. Build a fire, kick back on the leather couch with your favorite shows streaming on the TV, and enjoy the fire’s warm glow through the cabin. Outfitted with stainless steel appliances and custom-built cabinets, the kitchen brings both functionality and rustic charm. Time for bed? The main level features a suite with King bed, SmartTV with streaming, and a private full bath complete with washer & dryer. Head upstairs to find a loft area with XL-twin bed and a reading nook, as well as a full bath and a Queen bedroom with SmartTV with streaming. Step outside where the covered front porch extends into a spacious deck, featuring a luxurious hot tub where you can unwind in the beauty of the surroundings. Gather around the fire pit under the starlit sky to tell stories and make memories together. Whispering Pines is close to many wonderful High Country activities: 12.5 miles to Mountain Aire Golf Course 14 miles to downtown West Jefferson shopping, dining, & attractions 15 miles from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University 17 miles to Tweetsie Railroad and downtown Blowing Rock 14 miles to Elk Shoals New River State Park 27 miles to Hawksnest Tubing/Zip Lining 29 miles to Sugar Ski Resort 35 miles to the Mile High Swing Bridge at Grandfather Mountain 37 miles to Beech Ski Resort ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Pet rent is not included in the quoted price. This home allows up to four (4) mature dogs under with an additional pet rent of $25 per pet per night plus tax which is collected through the airbnb resolution center after a booking is confirmed. Pets other than dogs are not permitted. • Guests returning to Whispering Pines may receive a discount of 10% to the room rent, not to be combined with other discounts to the rent. • Firewood for the fireplace and fire pit may be added at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You'll receive two kiln-dried packs of wood and a firestarter for $25 plus tax, per night. • This homeowner has installed a Ring doorbell camera to ensure their home remains safe. No cameras are on the back deck, hot tub area, or interior of the home. • AWD/4WD is needed for all mountain homes in the winter in case of snow or ice. Please plan accordingly. • All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.