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Serenity on The Blue Ridge Parkway

Serenity on The Blue Ridge Parkway

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Martini View from one of 8 rocking chairs on the deck
House from The Driveway
View from the bottom of the driveway. you can stay here all day.
Fire Pit View
Winter Sunset.

Overview of Serenity on The Blue Ridge Parkway

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Sparta, NC
  • Popular LocationStone Mountain State Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationOlde Beau Golf and Country Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationHutchinson Homestead34 min drive
  • AirportGreensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Serenity on The Blue Ridge Parkway

Secluded and surrounded by dozens of undeveloped acres with some of the best scenery in the Blue Ridge just off the deck. Steps from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Stone Mountain State Park where your only neighbors are the wildlife. Spacious 2400 square foot home is yours while you play in one of the most beautiful places in the country. Hike, Visit local wineries, dine in one of the highly rated restaurants in Sparta or just come to relax. You will not want to leave the Serenity.

Bring the family to Serenity on the Blue Ridge Parkway and enjoy all the comforts of home with all the amenities for the outdoorsman. Walk out the door for some of the best hiking in the state at Stone Mountain State Park or go down to the New River and enjoy canoeing and kayaking and while you’re at it get in some golf at the New River Country Club (other clubs nearby include High Meadows Golf & Country Club, Roaring Gap Golf Course, Olde Beau Golf Club, Deer Creek Golf Course and Stone Mountain Golf Club). For those that just want to relax, enjoy some of the finest wineries in the state in the Yadkin Valley Wine Country or do some antiquing in the numerous antique shops in the area. Sparta and surrounding area enjoy some of the finest Bluegrass music in the world with Merlefest happening every year just down the road In Wilkesboro, NC or at the Muddy Creek Café and Music Hall in Sparta. Have a rest day before you start Cycle North Carolina "Mountains to Coast" Bicycle Ride in October or before you ride the Parkway. When you are finished with all of that just sit in one of the rocking chairs on the huge deck and watch the view go by or tune in a movie on the 55 inch Smart HDTV with free Cable TV, NETFLIX and Amazon Prime, Free WiFi internet and a 200 DVD video library. Put out some deer corn and watch the deer come up and feed just outside your door and hear the turkey gobble as they walk by. Everything you could want is at your beckons call. Initially built to accommodate 2 golf foursomes this 2400 square foot, 4br (2 Master Suites), 3.5 bath home makes the perfect vacation spot for families or group of friends. One of the Master suites is on the main floor so those with mobility impairments won't have to contend with any stairs to enjoy the deck, family room, dining room, kitchen, and private bath. The full kitchen has all the cooking utensils a cook would need including an outdoor gas grill. This is your spot. Make it your home away from home.

Read more about Sparta. (https://wncmagazine.com/feature/sparta).

OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Stone Mountain State Park, Doughton Recreation Area, Blue Ridge Parkway, New River State Park, New River Outdoor Adventures, Pilot Mountain State Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia Creeper Trail

VINEYARDS: Jones von Drehle Vineyards, Roaring River Vineyards, McRitchie Winery & Ciderworks, Grassy Creek Vineyard & Winery, Elkin Creek Vineyard and Winery, Midnight Magdalena Vineyards, Lanconia Ale Works (yadkinvalleywinecountry.com)

RESTAURANTS: Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse, Muddy Creek Cafe & Music Hall, Nikolas Restaurant, Becca's Backwoods bean, Crave, Pines Restaurant of Sparta

AIRPORT: Statesville Regional Airport (59.3 miles away), Piedmont Triad International Airport (84.3 miles away)

Property manager

Steve Clark
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
All family members welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No Cats. Owner extremely allergic.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside please
Please do Not leave Corn Hole or Rocking chairs outside over night or out in the rain
Make sure all garbage, inside and outside, is placed in the receptacles provided to help prevent bugs and mice and wild animals from spreading it
Please monitor children and pets. Make sure pets are given the opportunity to relieve themselves outside to prevent accidents inside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this vacation home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Blue Ridge Music Center and Rex Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Antique Mall of the Foothills and Wayne Henderson's Workshop. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sparta, NC

What's nearby

  • Stone Mountain State Park - 1 min walk
  • Olde Beau Golf and Country Club - 13 min drive
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 32 min drive
  • Hutchinson Homestead - 34 min drive
  • Stone Mountain Golf Club - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Winston-Salem, NC (INT-Smith Reynolds) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle L Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Emc's Bar & Lounge - 14 min drive
  • Nikolas Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Sparta Billiards - 14 min drive
  • Traphill Grill - 25 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OUTSTANDING views in a very private area
This is our second visit to this property and we are already planning to return. Many upgrades since our last visit. The Owner is makes the whole process very simple and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lannea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best rental, Ever
My sisters and I went to the mountains to relax, regenerate, and decompress. We brought our dogs along. This property was perfect, with beautiful views and no close neighbors. Steve was a very responsive host and made sure we had everything we needed. We could not have asked for anything more. We will go back again and again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Wonderful stay as always at this vacation rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
The house is beautiful and the view just cannot be beaten. We have stayed here many times and the view is always different from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big family Christmas!
We were very pleased by the home! The view was the best part! Amazing! All had a good time! Very pleased at cleanliness of the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve Clark

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This house was built to accommodate 2 golf foursomes and has been a family retreat for many years. With the family scattered throughout the southeast the house stays empty much of the year which is why we have opened our doors to you. We know you will love the peace and serenity of Rocky Acres Retreat.

Why they chose this property

The house sits on 1 acre and we also own another 5 acres adjacent to it. Our back yard is in fact a part of Stone Mountain State Park and across the gravel private drive are another 50+ acres of undeveloped private property. So you are literally surrounded by dozens of acres of woods where the only neighbors are the wildlife. We are only a short walk from the Blue Ridge Parkway so some of the most beautiful scenery in the country can be seen from our deck or just a short walk down the driveway. We know you will enjoy the peaceful mountain life. Your only neighbors are the wildlife. With 2400 square feet of living space including a large patio and fire pit area your family and friends can enjoy gathering together and not feel cramped with plenty of seating space so everyone can spread out and truly relax.

What makes this property unique

Stone Mountain State Park is our back yard. You are literally surrounded by Stone Mountain State Park. The Blue Ride Parkway is a short walk and you can walk south on the Parkway to Stone Mountain Lookout. The park is only a 15 minute drive from the house. 10 miles south down the Parkway is Doughton Park with a 6,000-acre landscape of open meadows and pioneer cabins and some of the best hiking around. Sparta, which is only 9 miles away has some of the best bluegrass music in North Carolina at the Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall. There are over thirty wineries within a 30 mile radius of our house. Just pick one or several to enjoy the day wine tasting. Antiquing is another activity you can enjoy. Include antiquing with wine tasting and have a blast. Down in Sparta is the New River State Park and New River Campground where you can enjoy the cool waters or a canoe or kayaking trip. Five golf courses are close by too. Get in 18 at either Roaring Gap Golf Course, Olde Beau Golf Club, Deer Creek Golf Course, Stone Mountain Golf Club and High Meadows Golf & Country Club. Buy some deer corn at the local store and place some in the center island in the driveway and sit on the deck and watch the deer come up to feed. The wrap around deck is large enough to put out the corn hole game (provided) and heat up the competition or just sit on one of the eight rocking chairs and enjoy the scenery. On those cold rainy days curl up by the stone gas log fireplace or enjoy the 55 inch Smart HDTV with Free NETFLIX and Amazon Prime or one of 200 DVD's. The full kitchen is a cooks delight with everything you need to make a cake or pie or whip up that old family favorite meal. This is the perfect place to get away from it all and experience some country living. The phone won't ring unless you give someone the number and it is so quiet outside you can hear the turkey gobbling in the woods and watch as the deer stroll by the house. You won't find a more peaceful retreat with so many amenities.

Languages:

English

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