Two View, a vacation rental cabin in beautiful McDowell County, NC, is aptly named for its stunning views of both the Blue Ridge and South Mountains of western North Carolina.

Built in 2017, Two View is located in Grandview Peaks, a private gated community surrounded by nature at its best. Screened in porches and wrap around decks provide places to relax. Two View is also easily accessible to the quaint towns of Marion, Old Fort, Morganton and bustling Asheville.

Two View is fully furnished for eight (8) with amenities that make it seem like home. The great room with cathedral ceilings and comfortable reclining sofa and chairs has a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and an exit onto a spacious deck. The exterior decking with safety railing surrounds two sides of the house. Four chairs, four rockers, two lounges, a table, and hammock furnish the deck.

Without the glare of city lights, the night sky is spectacular (try the Sky Guide app). When weather turns chilly, the focal point in the great room is a soaring stone chimney with a European style Rumsford fireplace (wood provided). A flat screen TV (Dish Networks) offers 200 stations including Sirius radio. The dining table seats eight and a desk with USB ports provides working space with wireless internet connection (Frontier Communications). Password is posted near router on kitchen bar counter. Access to a screened-in porch for outdoor eating is off the dining area.

The kitchen is fully equipped with abundant cabinets, granite countertops, a bar with two stools, cookware, dishes, utensils, and kitchen linens. The deep stainless-steel sink also has as Insinkerator (hot water dispenser). In addition to the refrigerator, ceramic cook top, oven, microwave, disposal, and dishwasher, many small appliances are included (mixer, blender, crockpot, waffle maker, Mr. Coffee type coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, pop corn maker and toaster).

An outdoor gas grill and grill utensils are also provided ( guests are responsible for cleaning the grill if they use it). The laundry, adjacent to the kitchen, has large capacity washer and dryer, iron and ironing board, additional cabinets and counter space for folding laundry.

The main floor has two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bathroom with double sink vanity and large, walk-in tiled shower. From windows in the master and the adjacent screened in porch, guests can sip their coffee while watching the sun rise over the South Mountains. The porch holds two upholstered chairs with ottomans and a table. The second bedroom, adjacent to a bathroom with a vessel sink and shower, has a queen size bed. Bed linens and bath towels are provided. Each bedroom has ample closet space with shelving, small dressers and chairs. Each bathroom has a hair dryer.

On the lower level, find two additional bedrooms, bath, and game room. Each bedroom contains a queen size bed, dresser, closet, seating, and ceiling fan. Linens and towels are provided. The downstairs bath has a shower/tub combination. Play an assortment of adult and children's games or cards at a table with four club chairs. French doors from the game room lead onto a patio which faces South Mountain. Patio comforts include a hammock swing, and additional chairs. Extra folding chairs and a card table are stored in the mechanical room.

TWO VIEW IS A NON-SMOKING, PET FREE HOME. All rooms, including the screened in porches, have ceiling fans, overhead lighting, and window screens. Separate thermostats, upstairs and downstairs, control heating and air-conditioning. Water is filtered. The septic system does not accommodate feminine hygiene products or condoms. Motion detectors provide outdoor lighting on all four corners of the home. Starter paper supplies (toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap) are provided but additional supplies are the responsibility of the renter. In addition to the nightly charge, taxes and cleaning fees apply.

Grandview Peaks has 17 miles of beautifully landscaped, winding roads for hiking, biking, or cruising. Seven miles of trails are well maintained (map provided in owner's scrapbook) with Lakeside Trail ending at a small waterfall. Swim, paddle board, kayak, or fish (bring your own equipment and beach towels) in a 20-acre lake with floating platform, beach with roped off area, and deck with Adirondack chairs. Adjacent to the lake, a large covered pavilion has a fireplace, cooking facilities and numerous picnic tables.

Two View is centrally located in a four-county area. Within a one-hour drive, guests can enjoy numerous hiking trails and waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway and South Mountain State Park. Other noteworthy attractions include Mt Mitchell, Biltmore House, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Cavern, Gorge, and Falls, Little Switzerland, Chimney Rock State Park, Lake Lure, and Lake James State Park.

Enjoy shopping, dining, antiquing, wine tasting, gem mining, theater and the arts in nearby Morganton, Marion, Old Fort, Hendersonville, and Asheville. Outdoor enthusiasts can find golfing, boating, fishing, river floats, and zip lining. The owner has compiled an ever-expanding notebook with details on nearby attractions. Feel free to add to it!

Renters are responsible for any damages that occur during their stay and travel/ damage insurance is available through Home Away/ VRBO at time of booking.