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When the mountains are calling! Grouse Ridge Lodge is the perfect LUXURY get-a-way. Appalachian mountain lodge exquisitely crafted of both hand cut/ hewn logs & stone, accented w' craftsman style stone pillars & carved cedar support logs w' wrap around covered decks. Perfect as a private residence or a vacation hm/rental. 4 spacious master bedroom retreats featuring luxury private baths. A rustic camp style loft with 6 twin beds, sleeps 14.
The lodge sits at the top of the ridge but is an easy paved drive. Views of Wears Valley & sunsets over Tuckaleechee Cove The artisan craftmanship is absolutely stunning! Custom chainsaw animal carvings by Randy Boni highlight the exterior cedar support logs and beautiful vine carvings on the interior beams. Long wrap around covered decks that bring the outdoors in and extend the indoors out. Custom eastern white pine, wide plank floor throughout the house except in the game room where there is rustic flagstone. Four large master bedroom retreats each with double door access to the large decks/patios and beautiful views. There are two master bedrooms with private baths and a half bath on each level. The individually decorated lodge bedrooms feature rustic wide plank flooring. Two of the master bedrooms have soaring tongue and groove stained spruce ceilings with fans, as well as hand hewn/scribed log walls. The other two large master bedrooms have easy access to the hot tub. All have double doors to the outside. The 4 private master baths have hand crafted etched windows and shower doors highlighting Tennessee Appalachian life. Custom tiled showers feature thermostatic controlled rain heads with an additional hand held shower fixture. Each master bath also features freestanding hammered copper bathtubs. Copper sinks with granite counters and custom cabinetry, make each bath a relaxing retreat.
The gourmet kitchen features honed chiseled edge granite counter tops, custom distressed alder cabinetry, a vintage style range, additional second wall oven in the huge island, retro style refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, two refrigerator drawers, Scotsman ice machine, and a hammered copper double sink. The large dining area is off the kitchen and overlooks the beautiful mountain sunset views.
The living room has a view of Wears Valley, a soaring tongue and groove spruce ceiling and a stone gas fireplace with a flat screen TV above. There is a custom oak spiral staircase up to the loft. Just outside the double doors is the wrap-around deck overlooking the fire pit and hot tub below. A half bath is off the living room. The game room features flagstone floors and rustic wavy edge cedar walls. Included are an 8' pool table and a 60 game sit-down video console. There is a seating area with a stone gas log fireplace and flat screen TV. The game-room custom built-in bar is equipped with a copper sink, wine chiller, 2 refrigerator drawers and a microwave. There is a half bath off the game room. The laundry room is equipped with custom cabinets, granite counters, full size LG washer/ dryer and a sink.
Overall, excellent experience. House is well-appointed, very clean, and spacious. Views east and west are outstanding. It served our needs very well. Suggestion: Before renting this house ask if anyone in the party has a problem with the stairs, which are very many and very steep. We did not, but if someone did, the house would be inaccessible. Frances Husky is a credit to Cove Mountain. She took very good care of us, which at times may have been like herding cats.
Manager's Response
Outstanding!! Thank you! We are very glad you enjoyed your stay! Please visit us again.