“Tobey’s Den” – Perfect Home-Away-From-Home for families and friends   Every time we drive up the mountainside, our love for our 2nd generation mountain retreat grows and our day-to-day worries melt away.  We love this property, with its gorgeous views, secluded location, family- and dog-friendly environment, and close proximity to small-towns like West Jefferson, Boone, and Blowing Rock.  This is what inspired us to want to keep the property in the family for future generations.  We want everyone who stays at “Tobey’s Den” to feel the same peace and relaxation we feel when we visit and to have time to enjoy family and friends and to make happy memories as we already have.  PS:     Because we know you’ll ask, “Tobey” is the cute bear who stands at the front door.  Since Tobey resides at the property full-time and watches over and welcomes our guests, it seemed fitting to name the house after him; it’s his “Den”, thus “Tobey’s Den.” The living area features a huge wood burning fireplace with a unique burl maple mantle. A 65” TV with streaming services and SlingTV for regular programming may be experienced from the living and dining areas and kitchen. The living room also features a DVD player with collection of movies and Bose radio for background music.  The kitchen is a chef’s dream – stainless steel, high-end Viking appliances (gas cooktop, electric oven/convection oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher) are available for use and enjoyment.  The kitchen also offers an endless supply of cooking gear and utensils to make meal-time prep and clean-up a breeze.    The upper-level deck spans the entire length of the house and offers guests a place to enjoy coffee, drinks and finger food, with access to a gas fire-pit; all while enjoying amazing views of the mountainside all day long.  Grillmasters have access to both charcoal and gas grills, while still enjoying easy access to the kitchen and family-centered activities. The main floor includes laundry area, powder room, office for those needing to get work done while enjoying family-time, and the master suite.  A king size bed provides sleeping accommodations on the upper level with a full bath with a Jacuzzi tub and separate tiled shower with four wall mounted waterfall showerheads. A 55” TV streaming provides bedroom entertainment. The spectacular view continues with extended windows throughout the master suite.  Downstairs is “Tobey’s Cave”, complete with a full game room (table tennis and air hockey provided), family and kid-focused games and puzzles, wine-fridge, coffee machine, and a place to lounge and watch sports or movies on the 55” GoogleTV with stream services.  Outside access to 6-person luxury hot-tub (1 lounge seat, 30 jets, premier package), outdoor sitting and – of course – world-class views of the North Carolina mountains!  Two additional bedrooms (one with king-bed, one with queen), 1½ baths with stand-up shower, and kids “bunk” room finish out the lower level.  Easily accommodates 8 people. Additional Notes: - Repeat guests returning to Tobey's Den can receive a 5% discount. - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, a couple garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers.  - Firewood may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a firestarter for $25 plus tax. - Towels and linens will be provided for you. - This property is pet friendly with a $25 per day, per dog fee. Mature, well trained dogs only. - Please observe a quiet hour of 10PM as there are full time residents nearby.  - AWD or 4WD vehicles are required during winter months.  - Parking space for up to 5 vehicles.  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.