Escape to your private mountain retreat! Experience real mountain living on 9 acres of private land! A beautifully restored 2 Bedroom 2 bath cottage awaits with long range views from 3,000 ft looking over WNC's pristine Nantahala Forest! Partially furnished with new items; a queen and king bed, LG 75” 4k TV including Lg surround sound and a 4k Apple TV. Also includes a Philips Hue lighting / security camera system, a wifi thermostat, and Starlink internet with strong signal.Single car garage adjacent to the bonus space in the basement with a 2nd full bath. Close to it all! Located close to the areas best points of interest and offers a beautiful scenic drive along the upper portion of the Nantahala River leading up to the property. Some of the best trout fishing NC has to offer is just 5 minutes away! Nantahala Lake being 15 minutes, Take a boat or kayak out to enjoy one of the areas most pristine lakes before retreating back to your very own quiet cottage retreat where you can end the day to sit by the fire pit to watch the sunset! Queens lake is off of Winding Stairs Rd, a small, no motorized boats allowed, public access lake, that's also 15 minutes away. Perfect flat water for a lazy day to use canoes and paddle boards! Rafting and kayaking very convenient being only 10 minutes away from the river's put in and not much farther from Nantahala Outdoor Center. The NOC also hosts seasonal events including, paddling workshops, wilderness survival courses and small weekend festivals with live music. The property is close to the AT trail and numerous hiking trails including the Wesser Bald Fire Tower trail that offers 360 views of the surrounding mountains & adjacent Appalachian Trail access. If you're looking to host a vacation rental, this is also the perfect opportunity with convenient proximity to everything outdoors. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a piece of the mountains that is truly close to it all!