Designed by artists and just minutes from Penland School of Craft, Conley House is a one-of-a-kind escape. This modern cabin on 6 private acres features inspired art, majestic views, a chef’s kitchen, handmade tableware, two spacious master suites, art supplies and lightning-fast fiber internet—perfect for work or play. Bonus: a detached studio/3rd bedroom makes the ultimate creative workspace or guest room.
We live off-site and are very responsive by phone, text, and email. If you need recommendations on what to do in the area, directions, or have a question about the property, we are always more than happy to help. While we do not live close-by, we do have many local resources to help out should onsite assistance be needed. We will do everything we can to make sure you enjoy every minute of your getaway.
Off state maintained roads just 15 minutes from shopping & exploring in Spruce Pine and Burnsville, and just 48 miles from Asheville, Conley House is a modern mountain gem with plenty to do!
You can get away from it all, play games, explore the well-known crafts trail, take a class, hike to waterfalls, or indulge in the local shops and restaurants of the area. Guests at Conley House are given a picture filled booklet of favorite spots to help them plan a truly memorable local experience!
The entire house and grounds are available to guests with the exception of the first floor of the detached artist studio. (Guests have access to the upstairs portion through the sliding glass doors found by going up the stairs and around the back of the studio.)
Hike the trails, visit waterfalls, bake some bread in our chef’s kitchen, paint our stunning view, photograph a gorgeous sunset, take a class at Penland, have a writers retreat, take a long bath in our jetted tub while watching a movie, or catch up on your reading, this modern “glass house” cabin is the perfect spot for all of this and more! (Note, some trails are still closed from Helene, but a number of options are now open.)
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We have been in love with hosting since 2015 and pride ourselves on an excellent stay. Please read on to learn more reasons to stay at Conley House this year! Also, Conley House’s big sister Dougs Way is just 5 minutes away, so if you need additional space or will be visiting with other families this might be a good option. Please ask us for details.
AMENITIES LIST:
BEDS: 2 King, 1 Full Size Fold Out (in second master suite), 1 Queen Bed (in detached office)
GENERAL
(With office 2450 sq. ft.)
- Safe, rural location 15 minutes from town
- 6 private acres
- over 3200-3400 feet above sea level, we have stunning unobstructed mountain views from every room
- fast fiber optic internet with free mesh network WiFi
- smart home features using Alexa
- safety features like a smart lock and motion sensing exterior surveillance system
- commissioned artwork & handmade details throughout
- perks like chocolates, bath salts, and pantry staples are included!
- easy access from state-maintained roads
** Have more people in your group coming to the area? Check out Conley House’s big sister Dougs Way! A 4 bed, 3.5 bath that sleeps 10 and is just 4 minutes away from Conley House! Ask me for details**
FAMILY FRIENDLY FEATURES
- Toddler gear like BPA-free tableware
- Pack and Play with sheets
- 1150 sq. ft. terrace with fenced in yard
- HE washer and dryer with detergent
- Hammock
LIVING ROOM & DINING
(approx. 1000 sq ft. including kitchen)
- Indoor seating (prep area/bar: 7, dining table: 8)
- Outdoor seating for 10 on 1152 sq. ft. stone terrace
- half bath
- 65” 4K HDTV with sound bar
- Mini Nintendo with pre-loaded games & Xbox One S (account is required for Xbox)
- Amazon Fire device for streaming movies, TV and other content using house accounts
- Cable and sports streamed using Amazon Live TV
KITCHEN
- coffee & tea:
French press
Mr. Coffee w/reusable gold filter
moka espresso pot
Bodum pour over
on-demand hot water dispenser
fresh medium roast Fair Trade coffee beans
burr-style coffee grinder
- gas range with electric convection oven
- Sub Zero refrigerator
- stainless steel dishwasher
- KitchenAid Stand-mixer - 6 qt Pro series
- Ninja Pro blender, food processor and smoothie maker
- Cuisinart copper pots, baking pans, utensils, items for serving
- handmade pottery tableware by Fork Mountain Pottery and other local artists
- pantry staples
- cleaning supplies
- Over 30 sq. ft. of prep space - socialize while you cook
- Apples, pears, blueberries, and fresh herbs (when in season)
- Weber Charcoal Grill (charcoal is not provided)
MASTER SUITE
(approx. 500 sq ft)
- king bed with soft sheets & cozy blankets
- HDTV with house streaming accounts
- chaise lounge reading nook
- walk-in closet and dresser
- large ensuite bath with separate shower and extra large jetted tub
heated floors
custom fixtures
magnifying makeup mirror
hairdryer
soap/shampoo
fluffly towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
tissues, Q-tips, cotton balls
- independent heat & air system
GUEST MASTER SUITE
(approx. 500 square feet)
- king bed with soft sheets & cozy blankets
- seating area with queen size foldout couch
- HDTV with house streaming accounts
- closet & dresser
- ensuite bath with shower/tub combo
custom fixtures
magnifying makeup mirror
hairdryer
soap/shampoo
fluffly towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
tissues, Q-tips, cotton balls
separate water heater
- independent heat & air system
OFFICE/THIRD BEDROOM
(approx. 500 sq. ft. - detached, located a short walk away above artist studio)
- great for teenagers or those who want extra privacy
- queen size bed with soft sheets & cozy blankets
- tree top mountain view
- game table
- seating area
- mini fridge
- desk & office chair
- 24" iMac
- Samsung laser air printer
- independent heat and air system
(Guests use 1/2 bath just inside back door of main house and will need to share shower facilities with another guest in the house.)
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ABOUT THE CABIN
Conley House was originally two cabins with a courtyard in between. The then artist/owner, Bill Brown Sr., later turned the cabins into two suites with an open floor plan living space between them. Bill Brown was director of Penland School after Lucy Morgan, the founder, retired. Railings and many other details are original to the home. The kitchen was made by well known woodworker and designer, Doug Sigler. Conley House was designed to be passive solar so it is not uncommon to be able to leave the doors open on warmer days even in February. The cabin is filled with natural light in every room with each sliding door framing the view. We have filled the house with commissioned and original artwork that we have collected over the years. We hope it inspires you!
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PROXIMITY
1.9 miles (m.) - Penland School of Crafts
9.1 m. - Ingles Market, a full-service grocery store with traditional, natural and organic selections and a full-service pharmacy.
4.8 m. - Downtown Spruce Pine & Riverside Park
13 m. - Walmart, Spruce Pine
14 m. - National Mineral Museum
13 m. - Mount Mitchell State Park
16 m. - Roan Mountain State Park
19 m. - Lake James State Park
28 m. - Jonas Ridge (snow tubing)
33 m. - Downtown Asheville
34 m. - Sugar Mountain (skiing)
5.2 m. - Hospital & ER
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THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA
Spruce Pine was voted “One of the Best Small Towns Around by Romantic Asheville”!
When you register you will be sent a PDF booklet with all sorts of thing to do broken into types of excursions and parts of the region. It’s not comprehensive, but it is a good start. Here are some highlights:
- Shop the craft trail
- Tour Penland School of Crafts, America’s oldest and largest crafts school
- Stargaze at the Mayland Bare Dark Sky Observatory
- Eat at locally owned restaurants
- Rock hound or check out the National Mineral Museum
- Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway!
- Play at Springmaid Mountain
- Ski at Sugar Mountain, Wolf Laurel, or Beech Mountain
- Swim at Brad Ragan Park or Lake James
- Picnic at Riverside Park
- Hike: Great Waterfalls, Trails, National and State Parks abound
- Go Floating: Kayak, Tubing, Canoeing, WW rafting (bring your own or rent)
- Swimming, Biking, Zip Lines
- Learn on an ASAP Farm Tour
- U-Pick Fruit - including heritage apples native to the area
- Shopping & Antiquing
- Visit Wineries & Craft Breweries
- Shop for Fine Craft, Visit Artist Studios & Galleries - See TRAC Studio Map for details
- Go on Studio Tours (pottery, glass, basketry, metal, fibers and more!)
- Take a class at Penland ( 1 week, 2 week, and intensive courses available)
- Tour historic Dellingers Grist Mill dating back to 1867
VISITING IN THE OFF-SEASON
Views in winter are amazing! Hiking the Roan or to waterfalls can be spectacular with almost no one else on the trail. However, in winter (usually mid-December through February or mid-March) some businesses keep different hours or even close, while others do creative things like pop-up restaurants and special winter openings. If you are concerned about what might be available please ask us. We'd be happy to assist you in deciding if visiting in the off-season would be a good fit.
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CHILDREN:
Children are welcome. The house is a home not a museum, so it can be a great place for families. We ask that parents be attentive, putting objects out of reach that may cause a problem or be damaged, putting delicate items are cords out of reach.
