Beech Creek is a charming, handsome 2BR/2.5BA, mountain cottage nestled privately on a large wooded property, bordered by Beech Creek, a rushing, fishable mountain creek! Relax on the covered front porch or the rear open-air courtyard and enjoy the sounds and sprays of Beech Creek, which is only a few feet away. The main level offers an open floor plan with hickory floors, soaring vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings, and plenty of windows letting in lots of natural sunlight. The great room features a floor-to-ceiling, stacked stone, gas-log fireplace, comfy furniture, and glass doors that lead out to the creekside courtyard, which boasts the circular, stone, wood-burning fire pit, outdoor grill and dining, and a hot tub. Indoors, the dining table seats six guests comfortably. The adjacent kitchen offers leathered granite counters with a large, stainless, under-mount sink, custom Shaker-style cabinetry, and stainless appliances, and a gas cooktop. The laundry closet and half bathroom are also on the main level. The creek-facing side of Beech Creek Cabin boasts a long covered porch with rocking chairs. The rear stone courtyard features a beautiful, round, stone, wood-burning fire pit, a gas grill and outdoor dining table, and a brand new hot tub. All are just a few feet from the roaring waters of Beech Creek! Also on the main level is the king-bed master suite with a private ensuite full bathroom, customized with a double granite vanity, and a large tile step-in shower. The bedroom itself has wood floors and tongue-and-groove wood ceilings, a king bed, a leather armchair, and HD Smart TV. Upstairs is another suite, with a log-framed queen bed, an alcove with an armchair, perfect for reading and relaxing, and a cozy sitting area with a full-sized sleeper sofa and large HD Smart TV. There is also another full-sized aerobed in the closet for additional sleeping options. The owner prefers the sleeper sofa and aerobed accommodate only one guest each, making this house comfortable for up to 6 guests. Beech Creek Cabin offers central heat and air conditioning, WiFi internet, digital cable TV programming on both smart TVs, and a washer and dryer. Pets are permitted, dogs only. Standard pet fees apply. There is plenty of outdoor fun at Beech Creek Cabin. The creek itself is a large, rushing creek that is a result of the snowmelt and natural springs on Beech Mountain and is fishable as long as you are properly licensed and follow all seasonal rules and restrictions. There are walking and hiking trails nearby, and both Watauga Lake and Watauga River are a short drive away. The towns of Boone and Banner Elk are both less than 15 miles away. Blowing Rock is about 24 miles distant. Valle Crucis is only 13 miles away and the Tennessee line is only about 7 miles away, with Watauga Lake only a few miles past the TN line. Beech Mountain Ski Resort is less than 10 miles away and Sugar Mountain Ski Resort is about 16 miles distant. Appalachian Ski Mountain is about 24 miles away. Hawksnest Snow Tubing and Zip Lines is about 26 miles away. You are conveniently close to all the High Country has to offer, yet nestled away on a peaceful, creekside slice of heaven when solitude is your preference.