Mountain View Cottage | Near Roan Mountain Park

Roan Mountain, TN, United States

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About

Pull up a rocking chair. This two-bedroom cottage sits minutes from Roan Mountain State Park, with mountain views from every direction and a front porch made for sitting. Trails start within walking distance. Two queens, one bath, sleeps four. Bring the dog — pet-friendly, up to two. No cell service, no AC — mountain air handles both. Wifi, Roku TVs, propane grill on the deck. Good for anyone who needs a few days where the loudest thing is the wind.

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Pull up a rocking chair. That's pretty much the whole pitch. This two-bedroom cottage sits just a few minutes from Roan Mountain State Park, with mountain views from every direction and a front porch that's basically the best room in the house. Inside: two queen bedrooms, one bath, sleeps four. Comfortable and lived-in — not fussy. Hiking trails start within walking distance from the cottage, so you can be on a mountain before your coffee gets cold. The state park itself is a quick drive — waterfalls, swimming spots in summer, and some of the best rhododendron blooms in the country every June. Two Roku TVs, wifi, a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and a propane grill on the deck mean you can actually settle in. The wood stove takes care of cool nights. There's no AC — but Roan Mountain stays cool, and with the windows up, the cottage handles even the warmest summer days. One heads-up: there's no cell service out here. That's not a bug — it's kind of the point. Bring a book. Bring the dog (we're pet-friendly, up to two). Let the rest of it wait. Good for couples, small families, and anyone who needs a few days where the loudest thing is the wind.

Other Details to Note

A few honest notes before you book: - **No cell service at the cottage.** Wifi calling works once you're connected, but plan accordingly. Download maps and shows before you head up the mountain. - **No AC at the cottage.** You won't need it. Roan Mountain runs cool year-round, and with the windows up, the cottage handles even the warmest summer days. Mountain nights stay downright cool. - **Roku TVs:** Sign into your own Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, whatever. We just ask that you sign out before you check out. - **Wood stove use:** The stove's fully working and yours to use. We don't stock firewood, so grab some on the drive in if you plan to fire it up. - **Pets welcome, up to two**, with a $65 fee per pet. Keep them off the furniture and clean up after them outside. - **Yard isn't fenced** and the cottage sits close to a quiet country road, so plan to leash up when pets are outside. - **Gravel driveway with a covered carport** — easy in, easy out. - **Weather shifts fast on Roan Mountain** — pack layers, even in summer.

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House Rules

• Pets are welcome at this property—please let us know if you’ll be bringing a furry friend. • No smoking or vaping of any kind is allowed inside the property. If you smoke outside, please pick up all cigarette butts before you check out. Guests who smoke inside will be charged up to a $2,000 penalty fee for deep cleaning and fabric deodorizing the home. • Parties, events, or weddings are not allowed. • Children and infants (under 2 years old) are allowed and welcome. • To respect our neighbors, we observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. each day. Please keep noise to a minimum during these times, both inside and outside the home. • We provide high quality white linens in all of our properties. If linen items are stained or damaged, guests will be charged a depreciated replacement value. • Please treat the property and all furnishings with respect, just as you would your own home. Thank you for helping us maintain a comfortable, welcoming space for everyone!

Accessibility

Neighborhood

You're in Roan Mountain — a small community where the Appalachians get serious. Don't expect a strip of restaurants and bars; that's not what's out here. Here's what is: - **Roan Mountain State Park** sits a few minutes down the road — hiking, waterfalls, a summer swimming hole, and miles of trails through some of the prettiest woods in the state. - **Carvers Gap and the Roan Highlands** are about 20 minutes up the mountain. That's a section of the Appalachian Trail people drive across the country to hike. The June rhododendron blooms are the kind of thing you put on a Christmas card. - **Elizabethton** (~20 min) — groceries, a covered bridge, and some of the oldest history in Tennessee. - **Johnson City** (~45 min) — closest full-size town for restaurants, breweries, ETSU. - **Watauga Lake** (~25 min) for paddling or swimming somewhere bigger. - **Boone and Banner Elk, NC** are about an hour — ski resorts in winter, breweries and shops year-round. Heads-up on the drive: cell service drops off as you head up the mountain, so download what you need before you turn off the main road. The road to the cottage is a quiet country one — peaceful in the morning, dark enough at night to see the stars.

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Car is the primary and most practical way to get around; roads are rural and winding but well maintained (US‑19E / SR‑143 are the main local routes). The area is walkable only within short stretches of the village; most visitors drive to trailheads and park facilities. Limited local taxi/rideshare availability — expect sparse Lyft/Uber coverage; rental car recommended for visitors flying in. Nearest regional services and larger stores are in Johnson City (about 25–30 miles) and Elizabethton.

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