Terrific mountain view with a short walk to the middle of town.
Relax, refresh, explore the mountains, or, if you must, work in this town and country cottage with good fiber internet, WiFi, cell service.
3 bedrooms-- 1 w queen bed, 1 w double, and 1 w bunk bed w 2 doubles.
Updated kitchen, 2 full baths one new with tub, one updated with large walk in shower.
Bonus sunroom
Roku TV; BluRay DVD
Nearby hiking, fishing, hunting. 10 minute walk or 1 minute drive to shops and restaurants.
The space
Working from the Blue View—
• The “Bring Your Own Computer” Station.
In an upstairs bedroom there is a desk & chair setup for you to work, including a monitor with USB C dock, speakers, webcam and a keyboard. If your computer has a USB-C port you can connect all of this directly with one USB-C cable, which is provided. If you do not have USB-C ports, you can connect with the provided USB-A adapter and HDMI cable.
Wintertime –
• A lot of thought has been given to keep this two-story cottage comfortable even in the most frigid times. There is a forced air gas furnace that usually does a good job of heating in normal winter temperatures, especially downstairs. For upstairs, and when needed for more warmth, there are also wall-mounted heaters in all bedrooms and in the living room. There is also a good heater in the upstairs bathroom ceiling light/vent fixture.
• Also, the beds upstairs have heated mattress pads, with convenient controls for guests. They will keep you cozy under the covers.
Summertime –
• The house does not have central air-conditioning. For the most part, the mountains and breezes keep Monterey comfortable in the summer. Known as “Little Switzerland” Highland County is always cooler than surrounding areas. Still, on the warmest days, it can be a bit much. Fortunately, it almost always cools outside to a comfortable level in the evening. And usually if you open the windows and use the fans, it will be fine. The windows are all pretty new, open and close easily and have good screens.
• Air conditioners. We now have window air conditioners in all the bedrooms, plus one in the main living area that cools the sunroom and living room. We prefer the windows open and a cool breeze drawn inside with the ceiling and room fans, but if the A/C appeals, have at it! The air-conditioners are removed in the winter.
The Road –
• The home is located on VA Route 220, a two lane highway. The speed limit is 25 right at the home, but it is higher very close by. Although it is not very busy, it does have some large trucks that use it, so occasionally you will hear road noise.
On the plus side, you are likely to hear the clippity-clop of Amish buggies as well.
**WARNING**
SNOW / SKIING – Driveway issue
In the winter months, folks have enjoyed using the Blue View as a base for skiing at Snowshoe WV. If coming in the winter, please note:
If it actively snowing or just stopped, your vehicles may temporarily be blocked in the driveway. The road that the house is on is generally one of the first to be cleared. However, the snowplows pile the snow on the side of the road at the top of the driveway, so it is blocked. We have a service to unblock the driveway when this occurs, but depending on the time the snow stops and the roads are plowed, this could prevent or delay your trip to ski (or go anywhere). A 4WD vehicle is recommended. There is also a snow shovel in the carport if you do not wish to wait for the service.
Children –
• I began coming to Highland County as child from the city, camping and hiking and exploring a whole new magical world. I know what a treat it is for kids, and what a joy to see it again through their eyes. You should know though, that there are not special accommodations for very young children here. There is no special furniture, no stair gates, no child-proofing or toys. BYO extras and good sense.
Guest access
The whole house is available with the exception of locked owner's closets and the basement and attic.
Other things to note
**Blue View House Rules**
It may make booking faster if you would acknowledge you’ve seen the Rules when you request to book. Otherwise, I may send them to you for review before your booking is accepted.
No Pets: No pets permitted anywhere on the property
No Smoking & Tobacco
• No smoking inside the house. (no smoking anything).
• Use ashtrays outside. Don't put out cigarettes on the deck rails or deck floor or leave butts anywhere but in ashtrays or trash.
• No chewing tobacco inside the house – nothing that requires spitting.
Parking: Park only in driveway. No driving anywhere on property except in driveway.
Guest Limit: No more than 6 overnight guests.
No loud parties or late night noise outside. Please respect our neighbors – there are not many nearby but they have regular hours and we try to be good neighbors.
Firepit – Please keep fires small, no large bonfires. Put out the fire thoroughly before leaving the firepit area unattended. There is a bucket provided on the deck, which can be filled in the laundry room.
Moving furniture and other objects – Please do not move any furniture around within the house. Do not remove any art or mirror or other items from the walls. (Except feel free to move the camping and folding chairs and kitchen stools as you like, just move them back.)
Follow guidelines – In addition to a full House Guide, there are some small signs with some information about how to use some of the amenities to get the most out of the house and, keep safe and prevent damage. Please observe these guidelines, and in particular -
Temperature sensors for the thermostat are in most rooms, and are clearly marked with small signs . Please leave them in place. (Note these are sort of curious looking items but rest assured they are not cameras or microphones. There are none of those on the premises at all).
Computer station. If you use the computer station upstairs, leave all wires and devices as they were upon arrival.
Kitchen Counter – please be especially careful not to damage the butcher block countertops in the kitchen. No abrasive scrubbing, and no hot pans. (Trivets are provided)
Checking out -
• Beds. Leave used beds unmade.
• Towels. Leave used towels in the tub, shower or in the laundry room sink. Leave fresh, unused towels folded in the bedroom
• Trash. Leave trash in the bins and cans in the house or in the bags or in the trash can on the back porch. Do not leave any trash outside (animals).
• Message me when you leave.
