Escape to your own private mountain retreat in this enchanting, character-filled log cabin nestled on 3.74 acres of unrestricted land with endless space to play, explore, and park. Built in 2000, this home offers the ultimate convenience of main-level living, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a flexible bonus room for an office or storage, and a cozy wood stove set against beautiful hardwood floors. Enjoy absolute peace of mind with premium upgrades including a new roof (2020), a new furnace (2021), a tankless hot water heater for endless hot water, a fully encapsulated crawlspace with a commercial dehumidifier, and an exterior storage building complete with electricity. Perfect as a primary residence, mountain getaway, or a lucrative short-term/long-term rental, this property places you in an ideal, central location: just 11 minutes from the Watauga River put-in, 15 minutes from downtown Boone or Valle Crucis Park, and 30 minutes from beautiful Watauga Lake.