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Escape to your own mountain retreat with this charming log cabin tucked beside the Appalachian State Nature Preserve, where adventure and tranquility meet. Step outside your back door and onto a network of hiking and mountain biking trails that wind through the preserve and connect directly to App State’s baseball stadium, as well as getting you to campus, the football stadium and downtown Boone. This authentic log home offers the perfect blend of rustic warmth and modern comfort. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area welcomes you with hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a grand stone fireplace—the heart of the home and the perfect gathering place afte...r a day of exploring. The kitchen features updated appliances and plenty of counter space for entertaining or cozy nights in. Designed for easy living, the home’s main level layout provides seamless flow and comfort, while the unfinished basement offers endless potential for expansion, storage, or a recreation space. Once a highly successful short-term rental, this property offers incredible investment potential, a full-time residence, or the ideal mountain getaway. Convenient to town yet peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature, this is Boone living at its best — where the trail truly begins at your doorstep. Comes partially furnished (with furnishings in the photos) Would make an excellent STR property given the style and proximity to Appalachian State University, the Blue Ridge Parkway and multiple ski resorts. 2 local rental companies estimate $35-40k per year in rental revenue. Full proforma available upon request. Recent Improvements: Power Washed house (2025), Gravel and water management around house (2025), Plumbing and bathroom upgrades (2025), HVAC Serviced (2025), Chimney cleaned (2018), Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher & Washer/ Dryer (2023), Septic inspection, pumping and adding risers (2018)

High Country MLS, MLS#: 258705
Listed By: 828 Real Estate, Sarah Long
Sold By: Keller Williams High Country, Jessica Herndon

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Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms

  • Full bathrooms: 2

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Architectural Style

  • Log Home
  • Mountain

Basement

  • Crawl Space
  • Exterior Entry
  • Full

Community Features

  • Trails Paths
  • Long Term Rental Allowed
  • Short Term Rental Allowed

Construction Materials

  • Log

Cooling

  • Central Air
  • One Unit

Exterior Features

  • Gravel Driveway

Fireplace Features

  • One
  • Gas
  • Stone
  • Vented
  • Propane

Heating

  • Forced Air
  • Fireplaces
  • Propane

Laundry Features

  • Washer Hookup
  • Dryer Hookup
  • Main Level

Levels

  • Two

Parking Features

  • Driveway
  • Gravel
  • Private

Patio and Porch Features

  • Open

Road Frontage Type

  • Private Road

Road Surface Type

  • Paved

Roof

  • Asphalt
  • Shingle

Sewer

  • Septic Tank

Utilities

  • Cable Available
  • High Speed Internet Available
  • Septic Available

WaterSource

  • Other
  • See Remarks
  • Shared Well

Rooms

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Listed By:
828 Real Estate
Sarah Long

Sold By:
Keller Williams High Country
Jessica Herndon

Data Source: High Country MLS

MLS#: 258705

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This property was listed on 10/21/2025 and last updated as of 12/18/2025 2:05:26 AM. OSI IDX updated the data from High Country MLS on 11/6/2026 at 6:56 PM. This information is for your personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties you may be interested in purchasing. Display of MLS data is usually deemed reliable but is NOT guaranteed accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and should investigate the data themselves or retain appropriate professionals. Information from sources other than the Listing Agent may have been included in the MLS data. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Broker/Agent has not and will not verify any information obtained from other sources. The Broker/Agent providing the information contained herein may or may not have been the Listing and/or Selling Agent.

 

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