Welcome to Mountain Thyme!  Mountain Thyme, located in the Valle Crucis Community above the Watauga River, has excellent access to everything in the High Country. A short ride down the road will bring you to The Original Mast Store and Mast Store Annex, where you can shop for all your outdoor needs and get candy from the candy barrel. The riverside Valle Crucis Community Park entrance is next to the Mast Store Annex and offers flat walking trails, playgrounds, various ball fields and courts, and access to the river for fishing, wading, and floating. The park features live music on summer weekends. Downtown Boone, home to Appalachian State University, is a twenty-minute drive and boasts local dining, shopping, and breweries. Take a ride to Banner Elk, where you can enjoy wineries, local dining, and maybe a ride on the Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster.  Mountain Thyme is an elegant mountain cabin with custom finishes throughout. The great room greets you with vaulted natural wood ceilings with exposed beams that carry throughout the entire home. The stacked stone fireplace is in the middle of a wall of picture windows letting in natural light and offering guests long-range mountain views. The living room furniture surrounds the gas fireplace, where guests can enjoy a show on the Smart TV. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your favorite meal, including stainless steel appliances, a gas range, granite countertops, and a large island with seating for four guests. The dining table has seating for six and leads directly to the outdoor living area. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and views from the fire pit or the hot tub on the stone patio. The outdoor cabana provides a built-in grill and a covered seating area where guests can relax after a day of exploring. The second-floor family room offers an additional living space for guests to spread out, play a game of pool, or relax on the leather furniture watching a movie on the big screen TV. The family room also has a wet bar, a Juliette balcony, and a full bathroom.  This spacious cabin has four sleeping areas, including two master suites. The main level master suite has a king bed and private ensuite bathroom with double vanities, a step-in shower, and a soaking tub. Access to the stone patio off the bedroom makes for a perfect atmosphere for enjoying your morning coffee. Upstairs is a second master suite with a king bed, a Juliette balcony, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed with a smart TV. The Crow's Nest above the loft, accessed via a spiral staircase, serves as an additional sleeping area with a queen bed.  Additional amenities include AC, WiFi, a writing desk and sleeper sofa in the loft, a laundry room, and a dog run. The front entryway is covered, making for easy loading and unloading. Pets are welcome on your vacation with an additional pet fee. AWD or 4WD and snow chains are highly recommended for winter travelers.  Book your mountain adventure at Mountain Thyme!  Other Nearby Attractions:Blowing Rock - 16 milesSugar Mountain Resort - 15 milesBeech Mountain Ski Resort - 16 milesGrandfather Mountain - 21 miles  MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK  CANCELLATION POLICY:You may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, you will receive a refund of half the amount paid to date. Cancellations within 30 days before the arrival date do not receive a refund. If you purchase travel insurance and the reason for the cancellation is covered, you may recover the entire amount.