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Hinterlander in North Cove, NC, is a mountain-home rental with patio/deck that encompasses the house, large windows that bring mountain views indoors for all season enjoyment, and modern luxuries. Cozy, peaceful, dog-friendly, accommodates 9 (6 adults comfortably), for family or just a couple. Your Mountain Getaway in Any Season Hinterlander, in North Cove, North Carolina, is the mountain escape you have been looking for. With a spacious patio/deck that encircles the house, glass doors, and a great room that offers floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights, Hinterlander invites the outside in allowing guests to enjoy the scenery in all seasons and weather. Located in Pisgah National Forest, Hinterlander was built on the western side of Linville Mountain and borders the Linville Gorge Wilderness. 1/25 Explore Accommodations in Detail This is an ideal location for nature lovers, trail explorers, and adventurous hikers as well as those who want to explore all the towns, vineyards, historical sights, and cultural events the region has to offer. Hinterlander is also perfect for homebodies. Our gated community offers a quiet, spacious, and peaceful setting away from the noise. You can find the perfect spot to enjoy a good book and mountain view -- or sit beside a roaring bonfire with the whole family and watch the stars. We invite you to explore our site and see how our home could be your perfect getaway spot. Hey, birders, follow me. The stone patio provides a Northern view to the top of Linville Mountain, an overlook of a seasonal waterfall and acres and acres of Pisgah National Forest, and a fire pit when the focus is on smores, drinks, and good company. We Are Dog Friendly! Meet Buck -- Hinterlander's Canine Host -- and see photos of some of the canine guests that have visited Hinterlander. Come meet Prim, Buck's newest friend and Hinterlander's latest canine guest. Hinterlander Offers So Much ... Hinterlander is a 3-level, single-family home with modern finishes and cozy details. It can accommodate a family of 9 (sleeping up to 6 adults comfortably). It can also be the perfect private retreat for you and that someone special. This smoke-free, dog-friendly rental home is located within Linville Mountain Acres -- a private, gated community -- and provides a great room, living room, kitchen, bedrooms, downstairs den, and a vast yard and outdoor space. Encircled by deck/patio, everyone can find their favorite outdoor spot to sit and soak up the surroundings. Hinterlander's Great Room overlooks the enormous stone patio and fire pit with the western slopes and top of Linville Mountain serving as a dramatic backdrop. Six skylights, glass double doors, and side windows fill the space with light and views. Seasonal views include the back deck with a southwest view of the valley that stretches from Ashford NC toward Marion NC. And to the northeast, the Laurel Branch waterfall can be seen from the patio and great room when it is flowing. Hinterlander's private drive down to the main road. Take a Peek Inside The Southern view through the woods and to the valley below. Meet Our Neighbor The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area -- dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the East" -- borders Hinterlander property. This protected wilderness attracts visitors to walk, hike, explore, photograph, and record its beauty. Whether visitors travel by car along the top ridge of Linville Mountain to take in the gorge from the lookouts above, or they travel by foot down the trails or and through the gorge below, there is special view for everyone to find. These videos give you a glimpse of the local beauty around Hinterlander -- our cabin in the woods turned mountain retreat. We strongly encourage you to view these videos full screen.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular National Park in the country and hosts well over ten-million annual visitors. Birding There is so much to see and do in this corner of North Carolina, but we'd be amiss if we didn't remind you to stop, look, and listen. The mountains, streams, forest, and protected lands provide a diverse and beautiful array of winged creatures to see. There are many local resources and groups in the area that provide a calendar of events, maps for birding, migration route info, and more. Be sure to check the best locations & trails, lists of local sightings, and more. AllTrail's Top Birding Trails in Linville Gorge! Carolina Birding Club Birds of North Carolina Carolina Young Birders Learning Birding Hotspots Lists Blue Ridge Audubon Website blueridgeaudubon@gmail.com Asheville, NC 28814 High Country Audubon Society Website contactus@highcountryaudubon.org Boone, NC 28607 Audubon North Carolina Website Durham, NC 27701 NC Wildlife Resource Commission We don't want to brag ... well, maybe a little ... but Hinterlander offers several great spots for setting up binoculars, cameras, and whatever else you need in your perfect birdwatching perch. 1) Hinterlander's vast, open patio provides a spectacular birding HQ overlooking our slice of Pisgah and our border with the Linville Gorge. 2) The covered side deck (just to the left of the stone patio) provides a shadier spot that will offer protection from the sun & elements. 3) The wall of 2-story windows, skylights, and full glass doors, and oversized windows in Hinterlander's great room give you the ultimate inside luxury for birding. You can do it from the couch, next to the fireplace, and while still in your PJs if you like.

A free PDF of the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest Map is offered by the USDA Forest Service. This map provides details on parks, wilderness areas, recreational facilities, scenic spots and lookouts, and natural history areas throughout the area. Forests & Recreational Map A free PDF of the Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest Map is offered by the USDA Forest Service. This map provides details on parks, wilderness areas, recreational facilities, scenic spots and lookouts, and natural history areas throughout the area. It is a great resource when planning your stay at Hinterlander. Please note, this is a 51M PDF and will take several min to download from the USDA Forest Service site -- but it is worth it to get all the details. Download 51M PDF Nantahala & Pisgah National Forest Map Visit the USDA Forest Service Website for more information FYI - To give you a general point of reference, Hinterlander is located near G3 -- or more specifically, Hinterlander is located on the western border of Linville Gorge Wilderness just below the red "65" marked on the map in the area between Route 221 and the crest of Linville Mountain .

Hinterlander is within reach of a number of great towns to explore, including: Ashville, Black Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, Little Switzerland, and Spruce Pine. Towns to Visit Ashville, NC Black Mountain, NC Blowing Rock, NC Boone, NC *Linville Falls, NC (closest to Hinterlander) *Little Switzerland, NC *Marion, NC *Nebo & Lake James, NC *Old Fort, NC Spruce Pine, NC (map below) *See Local Events Calendar

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular National Park in the country and hosts well over ten-million annual visitors. Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular National Park in the country and hosts well over ten-million annual visitors. It gets more annual visitors than the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, and Yellowstone combined. This beautiful mountain range reaches towering heights of nearly seven-thousand feet, but is famous for its magical, smoky haze. This range is home to an estimated 187,000 acres of old growth forest, constituting the largest such stand east of the Mississippi River. The cove hardwood forests in the range's lower elevations are among the most diverse ecosystems in North America, and the Southern Appalachian spruce-fir forest that coats the range's upper elevations is the largest of its kind. The Great Smokies are also home to the densest black bear population in the Eastern United States and the most diverse salamander population outside of the tropics. Great Smoky Mountains - Wikipedia Great Smoky Mountains National Park - National Park Service

Hinterlander's canine host shares some of the photos and comments sent in from Hinterlander's canine guests. Buck / Buckley the Mountain Dog Hinterlander's Canine Host Born in 2020 Border Collie and Hinterlander Haiku Poet Laureate Best Friend back at home is neighbor Luke Buck's most frequent canine guests include Piper and Lulu Aficionado of sticks and finding fresh bear scat (then rolling in it much to the excitement of his humans) Hobbies include defending mango trees from squirrels and giving surprise "snoots" to everyone. Turn Ons: Long walks in the forest & happy hour after on the deck where he is told he is a "good boy" Turn Offs: None! He's an easy-going, friendly dog (but please don't tell the squirrels that) Buck's Buddies About Bears & Dog Safety If your canine family member has been a guest at Buck's favorite mountain retreat -- send Buck a photo of your dog's stay at Hinterlander . Be sure to include name(s) and any details Buck or his humans should know. - Thank you! Furry thieves flee fast Bear musk in windswept autumn air— Acorns safe at last. -Buck Buck invites fellow canine poets to submit their haiku, poems, free verse, etc. Poetry and artwork done by human puppies (aka kids) is also welcome -- especially if it features wildlife or the mysterious and elusive local gnomes. If your canine family member has been a guest at Buck's favorite mountain retreat -- send Buck a photo of your dog's stay at Hinterlander . Be sure to include name(s) and any details Buck or his humans should know. - Thank you! Below are some of the dogs, puppies, and pooches who have stayed at Hinterlander... Some archived submissions ... A squirrel in the oak took her stance, With a twitch of her tail, she’d advance. The dog barked and leapt, But the squirrel just crept, In a dizzying, wild game of chance. “Oh puppy, you think you’re so spry, With your barks and your jumps in the sky! But swift as a breeze, I dance through the trees, While you’re left in a cloud of a sigh.” “Just watch as I scurry and play, You’ll never catch me, not today! I’ll tease and I’ll taunt, With a flick and a flaunt, While you huff in a most comical way!” - Trixie the Squirrel Buck invites fellow canine poets to submit their haiku, poems, free verse, etc. Poetry and artwork done by human puppies (aka kids) is also welcome -- especially if it features wildlife or the mysterious and elusive local gnomes.

What started as a cabin in the woods was transformed into Hinterlander -- our perfect mountain retreat. See how we redid the floor plan, added a great room, and transformed the property. Hinterlander's Hosts We bought our cabin in the woods a few years ago and immediately began transforming it into our perfect mountain retreat. The project included not only redoing all existing rooms but also changing the floorplan and adding a great room that nearly doubled Hinterlander's footprint. The transformation of the property included adding floor-to-ceiling windows, glass double doors and wide sliding doors, skylights, a wood-burning Jotul stove, and conversion of the old fireplace to a gas-burning with remote-controlled convenience. Where We Started Adding Addition What We Created Where We Started 1/7 We wanted to make Hinterlander spacious, airy, and bright -- but also rich with a comfortable and cozy atmosphere that takes full advantage of the views and nature around it. To that end, we also transformed the outside of our home by turning our old parking area and half of our driveway into an enormous stone patio and fire pit, updating and enhancing the decks, adding a horseshoe pit, and providing an outdoor grilling and dining space. Now that it's complete, we are sharing Hinterlander with guests who seek to find a modern, cozy, mountain retreat. --K&R A Note About Our Website Hinterlander's web design was influenced by a love for old maps, national parks posters, the outdoor scouting gear we grew up with, weathered road signs, vintage travel magazines, and modern & retro mix (much like Hinterlander itself) that our webmaster (aka our sister/sister-in-law) knew we would appreciate. We've also tried to include a tad bit a humor with the help of Buck, Hinterlander's canine host. Visit Buck's Buddies to see some of Hinterlander's previous canine guests who have sent photos to Buck. Finally, we hope you will check back on Hinterlander's website from time to time. We will update the site periodically with new/seasonal photos and videos, guest reviews, and -- of course -- whatever additional input Buck provides.

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Hinterlander has a few house rules to protect our property, the forest, local wildlife, and ensure our community rules are observed. Hinterlander House Rules No smoking/vaping of any kind allowed. No firearms are permitted to be discharged on Hinterlander property or anywhere within the Linville Mountain Acres community. No parties, gatherings, or events -- this is a gated community and visitors are not permitted -- only the overnight guests that are specified on the rental agreement are permitted access to Linville Mountain Acres community. No fireworks or pyrotechnics of any kind are permitted at Hinterlander (or within Linville Gorge Wilderness or Pisgah National Forest FYI). No trash left outside -- all trash must be kept inside the house or placed in the property's Bear Box . No ATVs, dirt bikes, or other off-road vehicles may be used on the property or within the Linville Mountain Acres community. Do not flush wipes or hygiene products -- Hinterlander has a septic system -- please prevent damage and toss items in trash . Linville Mountain Acres HOA Rules Quiet Time - Quiet time is 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Sounds project louder and farther on the mountainsides, so care should be taken when having conversations outdoors at any time. Smoking - There is no smoking allowed near the mail house, dumpster or in any wooded areas. Pets - Owners, renters, and guests are to control their pets so they will not be a nuisance to others. Wildlife - No feeding of wildlife mammals for any reason. All pet food should be kept secured from access to wildlife at all times and trash kept locked indoors. Hunting - No hunting is allowed within Linville Mountain Acres. Parking - No parking on road shoulders and easements where two cars cannot safely pass each other. The HOA is not liable for any damage to any owner’s personal property. 20 MPH - The speed limit is 20 mph within Linville Mountain Acres. Abide by the road rules: no speeding. Uphill Right of Way - Traffic going downhill must yield to traffic coming uphill. Both drivers are expected to slow down and pull off the road as much as possible; however, the driver going downhill should position their vehicle to stop if necessary to prevent the uphill driver from needing to stop. Snow/Ice Removal - The HOA will arrange for snow/ice removal at its discretion. Owners, guests, and tenants assume full responsibility for any and all damage and accidents, which may occur due to/during inclement weather. We thank you for respecting our neighbors, wildlife, and forest.

Hinterlander's living room features a large stone gas fireplace and a seating area with a SW view down Linville Mountain and to the valley below through floor-to-ceiling glass door and windows. Living Room Hinterlander's living room features a large stone gas fireplace and a seating area with a SW view down Linville Mountain and to the valley below through floor-to-ceiling glass door and windows. The living room also offers a smart TV ready for you to sign in using your streaming service ID and password. And the queen-size, fold-out couch offers additional main-floor sleeping options.