Breathtaking Views in Mt Mitchell Lands- Hikes, waterfalls & new hot tub!

*Please see below for booking notes*

Rising Sun is a premier vacation property in Mt. Mitchell Lands, a golf course community. This 10-acre wooded property is 3,200 feet in elevation, with breathtaking views right from the covered deck. Looking straight out, the 40 mile view to the North, is Roan Mountain in Tennessee. To the left, is the Black Mountain Range, including Mt Mitchell, the largest peak east of the Mississippi, standing 6,684 feet in elevation. Just 2 hours from Charlotte, 1 hour from Asheville and 10 minutes away from the Blue Ridge Parkway, this home is very accessible. In no time you will be nestled in Pisgah Forrest with lots of privacy. In the Summer this home provides a wonderful retreat from the heat, in the Fall a majestic display of foliage, in the Winter a brisk clear night sky and in the Spring the most glorious display of flowers and luscious greenery.

The views from the home are breathtaking. The covered patio is complete with comfortable seating and dining accommodations. The new hot tub has a perfect view of the morning sunrise and the starry night. We drain the water after every guest and refill it with hot water so it is ready for your arrival. If for some reason the hot tub is not running during your stay, a credit of $15 per day will be given. In many years we have only had this happen 3 times, but want to ensure our guests are informed!

The main floors two master suites boast high-end bedding for a restful sleep as the river sounds lull you to sleep. The lower level is completely remodeled and contains a newly remodeled queen bedroom. There is also a full bath, laundry facilities and TV room on the lower level.

The house is equipped with high-speed internet that can support simultaneous multiple-user video conferencing.

The kitchen is fully equipped for the chefs, stocked with high quality appliances and cookware including cephalon pots and pans, Cuisinart toaster oven/air fryer, 13 cup food processor, instant pot, electric mixer, crockpot, baking pans, waffle iron, muffin tins and more.

The lower level can accommodate the entire family with 4 bunks and pull out sofa. There are board games and high tech televisions to entertain the young and old alike.

Countless hiking trails are within 10 minutes and many accessible from the front door, including the Mount Mitchell Trail, leading to the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Many hikes are riverside, all or in part, leading to some of the areas best waterfalls, including Roaring Fork, Setrock, Grassy Creek, and Crabtree Falls. Additional nearby adventures include tubing, gem mining, horseback riding and apple picking. If you are a nature lover, and need a spacious home for the entire family this is the house for you! Continue on for more things to do and property adventures....

There are trail heads within the neighborhood and in Black Mtn Campground off of South Toe River Road just 1 mile from the property. *Trail maps and activity brochures for listed activities are in the Rising Sun Activities Guide at the house* There are countless trails, riverside and in the Pisgah, varying in length and intensity. Hemlock State Park is just North of the property and for $5 a car entry free you have access to great tubing, picnicking and swimming holes. Swimming holes abound and are also located in the travel guide. Mt Mitchell State Park is a must see attraction. The observation deck at the least is worth the 40 minute drive. A full day of adventure in the park may include trail hiking, picnicking and hammock R&R in the cooler air. Be prepared for the temperature to be 10-15 degrees cooler than at the house. Trails at the top include the Balsam Nature Trail, and a great hike with breath taking views east and west, the Deep Gap Trail. More waterfalls in the area include: Crabtree Falls off the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP) 339.5, Grassy Creek Falls in Little Switzerland, and Roaring Spout Falls just North on Route 80 passed Blevins Farm. Orchard at Altapass is another must-see attraction. You can look up activities there on the website. There are live bands (mostly Bluegrass) on Saturdays and Sundays. They also have a historic hayride which is awesome, apple picking from July through October, and much more! There is an array of shopping in the area, including Local Arts – Glass Pottery, and More. Artists in the area can be found in the Toe River Arts Studio Tour Guide https://www.toeriverarts.org/studio-tour/. The Soap Shed is located in Spruce Pine, just off the BRP Milepost 331 (13 mile drive on the Parkway). There are daily soapmaking demonstrations by a PhD biologist, retiring to join the mountain life. There are more than 100 varieties! https://www.soapshed.com/. Little Switzerland Inn hosts a few shops, a restaurant, and an ice cream store. Asheville, Blowing Rock as listed on “longer distance adventures" is included in our travel guide. Gem Mining, Horseback Riding, Rafting, and Tubing, Yancey Movie Theatre, all within 20-30 minutes.

Rising Sun is the perfect place for a family getaway, tucked in nature, yet so much to do!

*Booking Notes*
Pets are allowed on an exception basis. A meticulously clean property is of top importance to us. We will ask about the size, breed, and temperament of your pet(s). By accepting the pet fee, you commit to doing your very best to protect the furniture and all aspect of the home and leave the property absent of any pet ware.