Before booking, please see our note below regarding the AWD/4WD requirement and driveway access.  Skylark offers a relaxing place to stay & gather with loads of amenities, and is close to many surrounding towns & activities. Skykark is in Valle Crucis, about 5 minutes to the original Mast General Store, 10 minutes from Boone, 20 minutes from Banner Elk & Blowing Rock. The cabin-style home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms & a livable loft: two king sized beds (one main, one upstairs), one queen (main level), and a twin daybed/trundle bed (loft) that can become a king. All bedrooms have easy access to the full bathrooms, have TVs and ample charging stations for electronic devices. The home is thoughtfully designed to maximize space, comfort & natural light, while 2 levels of large porches with rocking chairs offer time to enjoy the surrounding trees & sounds. The main living area has an open floor plan with plenty of seating, a gas log fireplace and TV. The kitchen has granite countertops, an island with a cooktop, and SS appliances - all adjacent to a 6-seat dining table to enjoy meals together. The kitchen is conveniently stocked with coffee makers (Keurig & drip), toaster, toaster oven and cookware + utensils to make meal prep easy. A covered area gas grill is also on-site. Ready to relax? A screened-in porch just off the main-level kitchen has a spacious hot tub for long soaks. Take a walk outside & enjoy the large fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs for a nights of s’mores and storytelling. Skylark is accessible from both the bottom level and the main level. The bottom level has a washer/dryer and extra refrigerator for your convenience. - ATTN: This cabin is located at the top of Miller's Mountain Trail which is a private, gravel road. AWD or 4WD is required year-round to access the home. You will not be able to reach the home without the proper vehicle. Also parking is limited to 4 spaces at the cabin, you are not allowed to park at the other homes located on the road. - Skylark is about 5 minutes from the original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis,  10 minutes from Boone, 20 minutes to Banner Elk. - This home is dog friendly with additional rent of $25 per day. Only 1 dog allowed per reservation. - Guests returning to stay again at Skylark receive a  5% return guest discount.  - Firewood for the outside firepit is not provided at the home but may be purchased in advance from our office with at least one week (7 days) notice. Firewood is $25/day for 2 bundles of wood and a Firestarter log.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.