Deer Ridge #146-2

Deer Ridge unit 146-2 is on an eastern slope of the Appalachian Ski Mountain just north of Blowing Rock, NC.

It is a nice, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath top-floor condo with a large living room and eat-in kitchen. Wi-Fi works great, Comcast standard cable with lots of channels is included in all 3 rooms (plus DVD in living room and VHS in twin-bed room). A strong feature is central A/C, which is quiet, and despite the altitude is desirable in summer in mountain homes due to rain and/or humidity - it is very nice to have.

The décor is a bit old-fashioned and a bit crowded with furniture, but is comfortable. (When all the new electronics are added to these older homes, wiring and unit placement also causes some crowding, but better to have the TVs, cable boxes, DVDs, etc. than not.) The queen bed is low and firm, and while we did not use the twin beds, they are also low and seem a bit softer. The deck offers a great eastward view of the valley and the near ridges across Hwy 321, and though there are trees close by, they do not yet obstruct the view from this unit.

The road to Deer Ridge is pretty easy and not too mountain-like, not very steep, and only a few back and forth curves. These condos are located uphill from the Tweetsie Railroad, and during operating hours you will hear the steam engine's whistle and its huffing and puffing, see smoke rising, and hear the gunfight as the train is robbed, though you cannot see the train due to trees.

Overall, Deer Ridge 146-2 offers a really nice stay, with a view, in the Blowing Rock, NC area.