Words do not easily capture the beauty and magic of The Hemlock. On its face, It's a cozy but modern cabin that allows you to enjoy nature with the modern conveniences of every day life. But there is a bit of magic tucked into every beam and every corner of the home. While the structure is new, the owner has explored and treasured the land it sits on since her own childhood and, even as a guest, it's hard to ignore the effect this has on your experience. The Hemlock is located off of Highway 221 (20 minutes from Boone/Appalachian State and 15 mins from West Jefferson). The cabin sits about 350 feet from the road and is surrounded by trees on all sides. The home is named after the Hemlock trees by which it is surrounded (an ode to these softwood trees that are dying out in the Appalachian Mountains). As you travel down the driveway, you cross "salamander creek." The perfect spot for skipping rocks, wading, and catching salamanders of course. The home was constructed in 2021 and is approximately 1400 square feet. Downstairs, you'll find an open living space with a wood burning stove, large dining room table, and a fully equipped kitchen. There are two bedrooms on the first floor, one with a Queen bed and one with a King bed, and a full bathroom positioned between the bedrooms. There is also a pack n play available for families traveling with an infant. Upstairs is a large loft with 4 built-in twin beds, a full bathroom, and an office/reading nook. The loft space was crafted with children in mind and our entire home is kid friendly. You will find a small playhouse under one of the bunk beds, a nugget couch (which can be shaped into many configurations), books, board games, and toys. If you are traveling without children, its the perfect space to read, craft, or [if necessary] work. Please note, the twin beds were not built with adults in mind. While we allow a booking with up to 8 people, this number was set with children in mind, as we do not feel the bunk beds comfortably accommodate adults. Outside you will find a large porch overlooking the forest and a fire pit, complete with everything you need for a night of S’mores and firefly viewing. The kitchen is equipped with a coffee pot, toaster oven, tea kettle, hand mixer, salt/pepper, olive oil, and some basic spices. There is a full set of cookware and bakeware, cutting boards, wine bottle opener, pizza cutter, etc. Your hosts enjoy cooking while staying in the home and have made every effort to provide the most commonly used kitchen essentials. The downstairs bathroom has a hairdryer, clothes steamer, and common travel essentials in the event you leave something at home. You will find paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and laundry detergent on site, but depending on the length of your stay, you may need to replenish some of these items.