Historic Mast Family Home with modern amenities

The Mast Family Home – Valle Crucis Stay in a lovingly restored family home along historic Broadstone Road. Still owned by the Mast family, whose ancestors founded Mast General Store, it blends original character with thoughtful updates. Located across from Valle Crucis Community Park and the Watauga River, the home is walkable to the Mast General Store Annex and close to Boone, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock. Enjoy porch views and a true piece of Valle Crucis history. The space Key Features: *Historic Mast family homestead property, tucked along storied Broadstone Road in the heart of Valle Crucis *Minutes from the historic Mast Farm Inn and the original 1883 Mast General Store, inside the Valle Crucis Historic District *Fully renovated to preserve the home's historic character while adding modern comfort *Decorative Fireplace and cozy living space, perfect for candlelit ambiance *Front porch with rocking chairs, perfect for taking in sweeping views of the Valle *High-speed WiFi and a smart TV with your favorite streaming services in every room *Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances *Dogs welcome with prior approval ($50/dog/night) *Outdoor adventures just steps away: Enjoy fly fishing along the Watauga River at Valle Crucis Community Park, where rainbow, brown, and brook trout inhabit this beautiful stretch of mountain water. *Summer evenings filled with music: On summer Friday nights, walk to Valle Crucis Community Park for free live music, a beloved local tradition that brings the community together in a beautiful riverside setting. ☆☆ BEDROOMS ☆☆ This home has 4 comfortable bedrooms, all outfitted with Casper memory foam mattresses for a genuinely restful night's sleep. The primary bedroom has a King size Casper memory foam bed and a private en-suite bath with a stand-up shower. It also includes a smart TV with access to your favorite streaming services, a closet with hangers, and high-speed WiFi. The 2nd bedroom has a queen Casper memory foam bed, also with a smart TV and closet. The 3rd bedroom has two twin Casper memory foam beds and a smart TV, great for family or friends traveling together. The 4th bedroom is the kids' room, with a twin bunk bed — perfect for little ones, and a smart TV. ☆☆ BATHROOMS ☆☆ The primary bath is private en-suite with the original sink and stand-up shower The classic hall bath serves bedrooms 2, 3, and 4, and keeps the home's original character intact with the original sink and a shower/tub combo. ☆☆ KITCHEN ☆☆ The kitchen has been outfitted with new appliances while preserving the warm, unfussy feel of a real mountain homestead. A coffee station is ready to go each morning, including filters, coffee grounds, syrups, sugars, and non-dairy creamer so you can start your day in the mountains with a fresh cup before heading out to explore. The family room off the kitchen includes a streaming-ready TV make it easy to keep kids occupied while preparing a family meal. ☆☆ LIVING & DINING AREA ☆☆ A wall of windows overlooking the Valle brings the mountain scenery right into the living room, filling the space with natural light. The original fireplace has been preserved as a decorative feature, glowing with candlelight in the evenings for cozy mountain-night ambiance. The dining table seats 8 — plenty of room for the whole group to gather after a day exploring the High Country. ☆☆ NEARBY ATTRACTIONS ☆☆ *Original Mast General Store & Annex — walkable *Valle Crucis Community park and stream - walkable *Banner Elk & Sugar Mountain Ski Resort — 7 miles *Downtown Boone (Appalachian State, shops & restaurants) — 9 miles *Tweetsie Railroad — 10.6 miles *Blowing Rock (village & The Blowing Rock attraction) — 11.8 miles *Grandfather Mountain — 17 miles ☆☆ THE LEGACY ☆☆ Owned by a direct descendant of the original Mast family, this home carries forward more than two centuries of Valle Crucis history. Guests are invited to step back in time — rocking in a chair on the front porch as the Valle spreads out before you, exploring the same rolling farmland the Mast family once walked, and sleeping easy just down the road from where it all began. Guest access Guest can use the entire home except the basement where the owner keeps her supplies. The garage is used for games and exercise space, not for parking vehicles. Other things to note Other things to note ☆Dogs welcome with prior approval ($50/dog/night) and must be leashed in public. Please pick up after your dog. ☆You must be 21+ to book ☆The person that made the reservation needs to be present at the property for the duration of the reservation ☆Pests☆ Please note that while we take great pride in maintaining a clean and pest-free environment, occasional pests may be found, despite our regular pest control services. If any pests are found during your stay, unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund. ☆REFUNDS☆ We will enforce our cancellation policy agreed upon in the booking platform and STRONGLY encourage purchasing traveler insurance. 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