Nestled in Sweetgrass, just a few miles from downtown Blowing Rock, Sweet Serenity offers a warm welcome. Unwind by the gas fireplace in the main level great room or upstairs loft with pool and foosball tables. Enjoy meals together at the picnic-style table or kitchen island and take advantage of expansive granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake!
Welcome to Sweet Serenity! This beautiful BRAND NEW (completed Summer 2024) custom home, nestled in the breathtaking community of Sweetgrass just a few miles to downtown Blowing Rock, has been designed and carefully outfitted with every comfort in mind.
Sleeping accommodations: Sweet Serenity is a 4 bedroom home with 2 additional sleeping spaces on the upper level. See room details below.
The main level features a unique layout with two areas intended to gather and fellowship with loved ones. Beautifully vaulted ceilings, a log-lined great staircase, gas fireplace with HDTV mounted above, and cozy couches & easy chairs provide plenty of space for everyone. There's room for the entire group to enjoy meals together, between the picnic-style table with Captains chairs and long bench-style seating as well as five leather stools at the oversized kitchen island. And those meals everyone enjoys will be a snap to prepare in the open, airy kitchen offering expansive granite countertops, stainless steel appliances including a French door refrigerator with icemaker and a gas range.
Head upstairs or a friendly game of pool or foosball in the open loft. The gas fireplace and TV create a welcoming ambience for an evening of fun. There's also a table where you can enjoy card and board games, as well as an overstuffed easy chair to catch up on your favorite book (or catch a nap, we won't judge!)
The outside offers as much as the interior here at Sweet Serenity. The expansive decks offer views of the surrounding forest, and you're sure to enjoy time in rockers as well as dining al fresco on the open air section or enjoying the cool mountain breezes under the covered section. Take a soothing dip in the hot tub and tell stories and roast marshmallows at the stone firepit in the yard.
Time for bed? Sweet Serenity offers a total of six sleeping areas. On the main level you'll find a King suite with a little desk & chair, TV, and deck access with its private bath featuring a tub/shower; as well as a Queen bedroom and a Twin/Full bunk bedroom that share a hallway bath with shower. Upstairs the sleeping accommodation is designed to be suitable for a family with multiple kids, as you'll find a second King suite with private bath with shower and separate tub, as well as two more spaces that share a half bathroom. One has two Full beds and the other has a Twin Daybed with Trundle bed.
ABOUT SWEETGRASS Within the neighborhood is Boone Fork Creek, which winds through the middle of Sweetgrass and has been designated as a North Carolina Outstanding Trout Stream. Just a little ways up the road at the heart of SweetGrass is the 22-acre lake fed by Boone Fork Creek! Bring your own canoes/kayaks and paddles to enjoy this beautiful lake!
Sweetgrass features beautiful mountain vistas, a lake and stream, and miles of pristine mountain trails which are perfect for hiking, riding, and biking. At Sweetgrass you'll find a mountain playground like no other. Here, each season brings with it something spectacular. The springtime is ablaze with wildflowers, the summers are filled with warm days and cool nights which are perfect for daytime outdoor adventures and evenings around the firepit, fall's foliage is absolutely stunning, and the snows of winter transform the area into a picturesque winter wonderland.
Each season is perfect for outdoor recreation, but there is much more to do here than simply enjoy the splendor of nature. There are also a variety of festivals, community events, upscale shops, and gourmet restaurants to enjoy in Blowing Rock.
Community rules: - Sweetgrass is an environmentally conscious community that observes a catch and release fishing policy to ensure a sustained fish population. - The Sweetgrass neighborhood is a peaceful haven, and therefore does not permit firearm discharge, fireworks, golf carts, dirt bikes, four wheelers, loud music, or other objectionable noises that disrupts the quiet enjoyment of the natural environment. During quiet hours (10PM – 8AM), all outdoor noise should be kept to a minimum. - Rental guests have access to the grounds around the lake house, all hiking trails, and may fish in the lake. Guests are not permitted inside the lake house or on its patio. ATVs are not permitted on the hiking trails.
Additional notes: - CANCELLATION POLICY - Bookings canceled 30+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit. Bookings canceled between 15-29 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of the deposit. Bookings canceled within 14 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest. All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. - This home is pet friendly for a maximum of two (2) mature, well-trained dogs only. Pet rent is $25 per pet per night, plus tax. Pets must be kept on a leash and guests are required to clean up after their pets and dispose of waste. - Guests returning to Sweet Serenity may receive a 10% discount off the rent, not to be stacked with other discounts - Firewood for the outdoor fire pit may be purchased at the time of booking or with a week's notice. You receive two wrapped, kiln-dried bundles and a fire starter for $25 plus tax per night. - The roads leading to this home are flat and easy to navigate however guests are responsible for winter weather preparedness including driving an AWD or 4WD vehicle during winter months. - Check in is after 4pm and Check out is by 10am EST - All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided. - Please note that the distances shown on VRBO's map feature are measured in a straight line rather than actual road travel distances and times. We cannot change their setting for this, and encourage all guests to independently verify distances to desired destinations.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Electric car charging station
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Blowing Rock, this holiday home is in the mountains. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park and Moses Cone Manor are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sugar Mountain Resort and The Greater Foscoe Mining Co.. Travelling with kids? Consider Tweetsie Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Blowing Rock Auditorium. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Blowing Rock travel guide
Is Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake! located?
This family-friendly Blowing Rock holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest, Julian Price Park and Grandfather Mountain State Park. Price Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Sweet Serenity- hot tub, pool table, views, fire pit, community lake! Reviews
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Things we liked--kitchen was well equipped, we did a fair amount of cooking here and had more kitchen equipment than I'm used to in VRBO homes. The kitchen was very spacious and accomodated a large group comfortably. Our family especially appreciated the second downstairs sitting area that was separate from the TV/fireplace living room. There was a nice game room area upstairs but our group didn't actually use it but it would have been nice for teenagers. The only downside was that out of 3 full baths, 2 had access through bedrooms but this was an issue we easily managed. Overall, we loved this house and would stay there again.
My family and I had a fantastic stay at Serenity. The house was clean and well stocked. We enjoyed cooking together in the fabulous kitchen and gathering around the beautiful table. We will definitely look to stay here again when we return to Blowing Rock.
The property was well maintained and was a nice fit for our family. We know the area well as we have owned a smaller home in Blowing Rock for more than 25 years. We came up two days early to make the week easier for our family coming from as far away as California and New York. It was raining and actually cold when we were trying to get into the house and the code we were given for the door did not work. After about 30 minutes on the phone (terrible reception) we were able to get a second code that got us into the house and are thankful that an actual person answered the phone. The weather was terrible for the whole week (fog and no visibility and unseasonably cold) a blessing for those of us who came from Temperatures feeling like 100 degrees the prior week. The house was nice and fairly new but could benefit from better lighting. (Floor lamps in the living room would be nice). The true test will be when I poll the family to see if they would like to return next year.