Welcome to Wanderin Lands: 105 acres in the far NW edge of NC. Nestled between 2 mountain ridges, our fully renovated Meadow House and work/yoga A-frame is light and bright, easy to access, and overlooks a 16-acre meadow.
Designed as an Ashe County retreat for two families. Enjoy hot tub stargazing, cedar sauna healing, screened porch & deck lounging, sounds of the nearby creek, outdoor shower, fire pit, and EV charger.
Close to Grayson Highlands (30m), W Jefferson (20m), DT Lansing (8m)
Meadow House at Wanderin Lands is a Scandinavian styled retreat designed with intention and simplicity. Fully renovated in 2022 as an escape for 2 families with kids. The home is equipped with a full kitchen, extremely comfortable beds, high quality furniture, and amenities to slow down, cozy up and take in the beauty of nature all around.
AT A GLANCE:
6 beds: 2 Queen, 4 twin
Hot tub for 4
Barrel cedar sauna with meadow views
Screened porch with sofa seating and sounds of the creek
Large deck with outdoor dining for 8
Outdoor private shower
Solo stove fire pit
Deep soaking tubs in each bathroom
Yoga mats (x2) and yoga blocks (x4)
Laundry machines
Fully equipped kitchen (w/ kids dishes, salt/pepper/oil/spices/sugar/tea)
Coffee bar (multiple types of coffee makers)
Induction stove
Filtered drinking water
Dining table seating for 8
Counter bar seating for 4
600gb Fiber Wifi
Samsung gallery TV
Hair dryers in bathrooms
Sound machines in every room
Pack n' Play travel crib with sheet
Juice Box 40 EV charging station
LOCATION DETAILS
8 min to downtown Lansing
20-25 min to downtown West Jefferson & Jefferson
25 min to Ingles Grocery store
30 min to Grayson Highlands State Park
45 min to Boone
45 min to Whitetop trailhead of Virginia Creeper Trail
60 min to Damascus trailhead of Virginia Creeper Trail
THE PROPERTY
Wanderin Lands is 105 acres of land in beautiful Ashe County NC. A state maintained back country road runs through the property. Upon arrival you'll find our home accessible from a short gravel driveway directly off that road. Orchard trees and an arbor of grape vines line the driveway. Through the home, you'll take in views of our 16 acre meadow and hear sounds of the burbling creek at the treeline where the meadow rises to hillsides. Out back is a large deck and screened porch with cafe lights and outdoor speakers. The deck also houses the hot tub, barrel cedar sauna, outdoor shower, and el fresco dining for 8. Beyond the deck is the solo stove fire pit and private A-frame cabin designed as a work/meditation/yoga space. Stretching to the west is a grass trail that leads out to a portion of our 105 acres.
THE HOME
We appreciate the simplicity of Scandinavian design with its cozy minimalism to bring peace to the mind and refocus on the beauty of the surroundings. Thoughtful views from every window, dim-able lighting in every room, and comfortable furniture nurture rest and relaxation. Inside, our home provides multiple open areas to gather if visiting with family or friends, as well as private spaces to be alone and reflect.
LIVING SPACES
We have an open floor plan connecting our kitchen/dining/living spaces.
Our fully equipped kitchen with island seating for 4, overlooks a large dining table for 8. The adjacent living space has two supple leather sofas that orient to views of the meadow and hillsides. When not taking in the views, our Samsung Gallery TV allows for streaming from all popular apps.
Beyond the dining area through the glass sliders is our screened porch with 2 additional sofas for relaxing, reading or napping (our favorite). The porch and deck are outfitted with speakers and cafe lights. Enjoy soft tunes or the burbling sound of the creek while taking in the sunset or wildlife (red-winged blackbirds & deer) the meadow.
Occasionally you will also catch the sound of cars passing on the nearby road that carves through our 105 acre property.
ROOMS
All bedrooms have bright natural light in the daytime and blackout blinds for great sleep. Each room also includes dim-able lighting, ceiling fans, USB plugs, a sound machine with 10+ sound options for lulling to restful sleep. All rooms are purposely TV free and outfitted with plenty of storage — A closet in all bedrooms, dresser in each primary room, and cubbie cabinet in each bunk room.
Beds were chosen for extreme comfort – Many of our reviews confirm this!
Room 1 - 1 Queen
Primary en suite with a private bathroom & deep soaking tub. Views to the southwest over deck, meadow, & mountainside.
Room 2 - 1 Queen
Primary en suite with private bathroom & deep soaking tub. Views to west over A-frame cabin and meadow.
Room 3 - bunk room, 2 twin beds
Cozy built-in twin bunks designed for kids with special nooks. In the closet you will find a Pack n' Play with crib sheets for your convenience + yoga mats and yoga blocks.
Room 4 - bunk room, 2 twin beds
Cozy built-in twin bunks designed for kids with special nooks.
Designed by our friends, design-duo Jammy Pop, so much love and attention has been poured in to this space and we're thrilled to share it with you.
GUEST ACCESS:
The house is located along a state-maintained back country road that is kept plowed during snows and we have a short accessible driveway. Although 4WD is common in the mountains, it isn't necessary to access our home.
Guests have access to the entire home and exterior amenities with the exception of the basement and the owners closet in the second bunk room. The indoor wood-buring fire stove is not available for guest use, but you can use the fire pit outside.
The A-frame cabin is a private getaway space from the house included in your booking. With full views of the meadow it is outfitted with a workspace (desk/chair) power, 600mb Fiber internet, a space heater, rug, yoga mats and blocks.
There is parking for up to 4 cars, and an EV charger located under the carport in the driveway.
OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:
We poured our hearts into the renovation of this home and visit often with our young children. It is our home-away-from-home!
~ Minimum age to rent is 25 and primary guest must stay for the duration of the booking.
~ A photo ID to verify age at the time of booking is required to finalize your reservation.
~ A rental contract must be signed online within 24 hours of booking.
~ Your max occupancy during your booking is what you submit in your booking. Additional guests must be approved and added to the reservation.
~ Your cleaning fee includes a $1500 damage waiver policy to cover accidental damage. Exclusions apply.
ANIMALS
We are Dog Friendly with a $150 pet fee during booking. We allow up to 2 dogs per reservation for this fee. Dogs must stay off furniture and bedding. The standard pet fee includes normal cleaning after a dog. Additional fees may apply if a deep clean is required, or if there is damage or excessive wear on the property including mud/dirt/pet hair throughout the space or on furniture, throw blankets, or rugs.
We have dedicated dog towels and dog blankets available at the house - you are responsible for keeping those mountain paws clean in the house. Dogs are strictly not allowed in the sauna, hot tub, or A-frame cabin.
There is a $300 fine for unapproved pets, including emotional support animals.
NOISE ORDINANCE
Quiet hours are 8pm-10am. We encourage our guests to have fun, however are nestled in a valley and ask that although our neighbors are at somewhat of a distance from the home, please keep decibels to lower levels during quiet hours. Please keep outdoor music family friendly and at appropriate levels at all times.
SECURITY CAMERAS
We have a ring doorbell camera located at the entry door that will record audio and video upon motion detection. There are no cameras inside the house.
WILDLIFE & MAINTENANCE
Our home is in the mountains and you can expect a lot of wildlife. You will often see deer roaming through the meadow and other typical wildlife including birds, squirrels, raccoons & beavers. Please do not feed or approach any wildlife. While it is rare, coyotes, bobcats & bear have been spotted in the area and on our property.
Naturally, there will also be typical insects, bugs and other creatures around. We have monthly organic pest control treatments and although, we stay on top of pest maintenance, we ask you to expect that ladybugs, stink bugs, &/or spiders may enter the home when doors are left open, get tracked in on shoes and luggage and are part of mountain life. If you have allergies to bees, please be aware there will likely be bees buzzing around. There will not be any refunds or cancellations in regard to normal bugs & wildlife. We appreciate your understanding of this.
SAFETY CONSIDERATION
Please read safety considerations at the bottom of the listing.
Be aware there are other deteriorating structures (3 old barns) and farm equipment present on the property. Sharp objects are not always visible in the tall grass. We also have a shallow creek that runs through our property on the far side of the meadow from the home. Take caution. We are not responsible for injuries on the property.
OTHER
Know that we are on a septic system and be mindful of keeping any food scraps from going down drains and nothing other than toilet paper being flushed in toilets. If our plumber pulls anything other than TP out of a toilet additional fees will apply.
Absolutely no smoking / vaping of any kind inside the house. $500 fine is applied for any evidence related to smoke/vaping including smell/odor, vape items, cigar or cigarette butts or anything else related to smoking.
Cell service can be spotty in our area depending on the provider. We do have 600mb Fiber internet. There is also an emergency phone / land line in the home to use if needed.
Grayson Highlands State Park21 min med bil - 24.4 km