This beautiful 4 bedroom mountain retreat is centrally located in the Matney countryside of Banner Elk.  Just minutes from the downtown area and short drive to both Sugar and Beech Mountain ski areas.  The Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster is another attraction located by the entrance to Sugar Mountain. Downtown Banner Elk offers some superb dining and is the home of Lees–McRae College.  A drive through the Lees-McRae campus will treat you to some beautiful stone architecture and lovely landscapes.  A little less than a thirty minute drive and you can be in Boone where you can experience the feel of a “little big city.”  Boone is the home of Appalachian State University and Samaritan’s Purse. Visit your App State student and have them out to Nights in Camelot for a peaceful mountain retreat.  Close enough to everything yet out of the hustle and bustle of life. This home sits at 4200 feet above sea level and offers beautiful layered views of the surrounding mountains.  At this altitude you can enjoy very pleasing cool temperatures year round and beautiful snow in the wintertime which can happen from late October through May. With no ambient light, the night sky is usually breath-taking with gorgeous sunsets and bright stars as you sit on the front second story deck in Amish made rocking chairs and a porch swing. With mature landscaping you’ll enjoy tall evergreens, hydrangeas and  striking rhododendrons in several shades. Located on nearly an acre of gently sloping cleared land the front yard offers lots of potential for lawn games and the back deck looks out on some mighty oaks which are lit at night. You’ll experience lots of wildlife especially in the summertime.  Chipmunks are fun to watch, dashing and darting and chasing each other around the yard.  There are many varieties of birds, who will visit if you choose to feed them. You may see rabbits, squirrels and deer wander through the yard while you are enjoying the beauty seen from either the front or rear deck. Also enjoy time spent relaxing in the brand new hot tub or sitting around the stone firepit located off of the driveway with seating on solid wood timbers and picnic style benches. The main level of the home has a lovely vaulted tongue-in-groove ceiling and an open floor plan between the kitchen and living room. Beautiful views are yours from just about every window and door.  Lots of glass to let in the beauty.  Most of the furniture was custom hand-made by the Amish in Pennsylvania and brought directly to the home. There are many custom made barnwood cabinets and light fixtures throughout the home.  The light fixture over the kitchen island  is made from reclaimed beams from a barn built in the 1880s. A custom sliding barn style door separates the master bedroom from the master bath area. There is genuine leather furniture in front of the wood-burning stove and a 75" smart TV for family movie night! There is a superb sound system with a great receiver and a large subwoofer to get that theater experience while watching your favorite shows or movies.  You can enjoy the Disney channel, Hulu, YouTube TV and Espn included with your stay.  You can also log in to your Netflix, Amazon Prime or your other accounts on this TV.  There is a DVD player and lots of movies for you to enjoy or you can bring your own. All TVs in the home are Smart TVs. While enjoying the peaceful bliss in this mountain retreat you can choose to leave your digital devices at home or enjoy blazing fast fiber wi-fi available throughout the home.  The kitchen is complete with stainless appliances, a gas range, double ovens, microwave and a large island! There is also a nice size pantry, a unique coffee station with a Keurig coffee maker. There is also a half bath near the kitchen.  The master bedroom is on the main level and has a king bed and ensuite bathroom with a tiled shower with a bench seat, and double vanities at the sink and heated tile floors. This bedroom also has its own door leading onto the front second story deck with a gorgeous view.  Upstairs there are 2 additional bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom (shower and tub) and a heated tile floor. Each of these bedrooms have a bunk bed that features an extra long twin bed over a queen bed. Total sleeping capacity of 6 people between the two upstairs bedrooms. There is a barnwood bookcase in the upstairs hallway stocked with lots of books and a children's play area with a bent twig gate located in the loft.  The kids can play and look down on the lower level and the parents have a full view of the play area from downstairs.  On the lowest level of the home is another bedroom with a queen bed and private bath and tiled shower (no tub). There is a door in this bedroom that leads directly onto the front patio. Also on this level you will find a wet bar, wine cooler, remote control gas heating stove, a high top chess table and a 22 foot shuffleboard table for guests to enjoy!  There is also a 55” TV for those movies or sports games.  This is the perfect place for your next family or group retreat to the high country! Enjoy a relaxing environment in a beautiful rustic setting with all of the comforts of home and surrounded by God’s beauty.   To see some of the house amenities and how they work visit this web page - Nights In Camelot's Flowpage  Enjoy some early fall colors surrounding "Nights in Camelot"  seen from a drone. - https://tinyurl.com/camelotinfallbydrone  IMPORTANT NOTES Firewood may be added by reaching out to us more than a week in advance. You get two wrapped bundles and a firestarter for $25/night. - We love our pets but they are not allowed here. Please be respectful of those who may follow behind you who may be allergic to pets. The home is in a residential neighborhood with some wonderful full-time residents. Please enjoy your stay and be respectful of the people who call this neighborhood their permanent home. - There is enough parking at this home for 3-5 vehicles. During winter months snowfall may require the use of an AWD/4WD vehicle and/or the use of snow chains. - You can find videos showing you some of the home amenities and their operation - enjoy - https://tiny.one/nightsincamelot  - A single web cam is located on the front exterior of the home facing only the incoming driveway for security purposes. - AWD or 4WD vehicles are required during winter months. CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 60+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 31-59 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 30 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.