Our family had the privilege of spending nearly a week at Higher Ground, the mountain cabin built by my son-in-law Alex's grandparents about 30 years ago. It is now run by Alex and Julia. It is beautiful. It is huge. It is also available for vacation rentals. :-) I'll give you contact information at the end.
The cabin is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Boone, North Carolina. It is right near the top of a mountain, very close to the famed Grandfather Mountain.
Alex's grandparents, Jerry and Shirley Corbett, ran Higher Ground as a bed & breakfast inn for a while, and the sign is still there.
The driveway from the road is long and gorgeous.
Julia and my grandson were there on the main balcony porch to welcome us.
The front steps...
Yes, this cabin is built of real logs.
The entry foyer...
Spacious living room with stone fireplace, couches and chairs, a big screen TV, and fully stocked book case with books, games and puzzles.
Mantel...
You can see a little of the kitchen in the background. |
The sun room has a VCR, so bring those old tapes you've been wanting to see again!
A large dining area with two tables - enough to seat 14 comfortably.
I didn't get a good picture of the whole kitchen, but I borrowed this one from their Facebook page. They've got all the cooking equipment and dishes you could imagine, including a Belgian waffle maker that can make two big ones at a time.
Yes, there are rules. Pay close attention and make sure to follow them.
In order to help you comply...
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Cheerwine? It's a favorite soda in these parts. You can find it anywhere, but why not a trip to the Mast General Store in nearby Valle Crucis? Yes, drink the Cheerwine for sure. |
The main porch runs the whole length of the cabin, with plenty of rockers and porch swings |
You can grill on the big back porch! |
Master bedroom on the main floor |
Painting by Shirley Corbett is at the top of the stairs |
Heart bedroom - one of the five upstairs bedrooms! |
Blue bedroom - this is where I slept! |
Bunk room with bed space for three |
Bunny room |
Critter room with two twin beds |
One of the huge upstairs bathrooms |
Don't you just love it?
I do! I wish I could have spent two weeks there instead of just one!
You might like to see my two other North Carolina trip photo posts: Mountain Flowers and Mountain Creek Fun
There is so much to do and see near Higher Ground! Stay tuned for the photos of Lake Watauga (nearby in Tennessee), the Biltmore Estate (two hours away in Asheville), the picturesque village of Blowing Rock (not far at all!), and Grandfather Mountain (very close, but it takes a half hour to drive down one mountain and up the other).
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