Bear’s Den
Welcome to Bear’s Den! We’re so glad you’re heading our way soon!
We are Jerome and Kellie Daley, the property concierges for this exceptional retreat home owned by Max and Das Korala, who make their home in Tampa. So whether you are here for the hiking, the local wineries, the many sights to see, or to simply get away for the weekend, you are most welcome.
This Home Book should lay out all you need to know to fully operate and enjoy this home as well as guide you to some of the many great things to do here in the High Country. If you have any needs while you are here, we are only a message away. We live close by, and we want your stay to exceed your expectations in every way. Enjoy!
GPS
The house address for Bear’s Den is 314 Bear’s Den, Boone NC 28607, and GPS should put you right there. The neighborhood roads are narrow, so please use caution, particularly if there is snow on the road.
Essentials
House Key
There is a keypad on the front door, and you will receive the code to the door as well as the gate code for the neighborhood the morning of your arrival. When you check out, please lock both the back and front doors.
wifi
Network: bearsden314 Password: politetuba109
Cell Phone service
The mountains are notoriously bad for cellular service. If you have Verizon, you can probably make and receive calls—and it’s better outside. Other providers will probably not work… although using wifi-assist on your phone will help.
Temperature
The thermostat for the heating and A/C is on the wall in the great room as you enter. Set it to your comfort level, but turn it down when you leave.
TV
Each TV has a remote that controls both the TV and streaming. There is no cable or broadcast TV, but you can access thousands of TV shows and movies from the included Netflix account. Enough to keep you entertained for a long time. Easiest way to get there is simply press the “Netflix” button on the remote.
fireplace
To start the gas logs, open the mesh screen and look for a metal rod on the right side. Turn the handle a quarter turn to the left to start…and back to the right to turn it off. Do not leave the logs burning when the house is unattended, do not roast any food over the flame, and do not adjust any other fireplace controls; if the pilot goes out, please contact us!
makeup
Please use the provided make-up wipes instead of our white washcloths!
Cooking
The kitchen should be pretty self-explanatory. In addition to the built-in appliances, there is a toaster, a blender, and hopefully all the tools you will need to enjoy pulling together meals simple or elaborate! The dishwasher functions better if you brush most of the food off before loading.
Grill utensils are located in the kitchen drawer by the front door.
sleeper sofa
The sofa will have clean sheets on the mattress. Pillows, blankets, and towels will be in the storage chest in the loft.
garbage
ALL garbage must be bagged because it will be hand-carried away. Extra bags are located underneath the kitchen sink.
If you wind up with more than three bags of trash, please take them to the Watauga Waste Convenience Center at 5645 US 321, Blowing Rock NC 28605 (M, W, F, Sa from 8am-7pm) or the center at 336 Landfill Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (open every day except Sunday).
Safety & First Aid
There is a wide variety of wildlife in the area—from deer to turkey to foxes and coyotes to black bear. Never try to feed or touch wild animals. Just enjoy from a distance. And do not leave any trash or food items outside at night—this will invite visitors and a mess.
· The first aid kit and fire extinguisher are located in the downstairs bathroom.
· Hopefully all will be safe and sound, but in the event that you need medical help, the closest urgent care is Blowing Rock Plus Urgent Care located 7 miles away at 8439 Valley Blvd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 (828-572-4706).
· The closest hospital is Watauga Medical Center located 10 miles away at 336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828-262-4100).
Quiet Hours
We request quiet hours after 10pm, so please don’t play loud music after then. Just be respectful of the small number of neighbors that are nearby.
groceries
The closest grocery store is Ingles Markets, located at 2575 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607…about a 10 minute drive. Further into Boone are other choices including Earth Fare, Harris Teeter, and Publix.
Hot Tub
We are delighted to offer our guests access to our hot tub at Bear’s Den. Towels for the hot tub are in a basket by the back door. As you might expect, this is an expensive piece of equipment, and we ask your help in keeping it in excellent condition so that it can serve many guests for many years! Please review the following rules with everyone in your party so that everyone knows what to expect.
Just hit the button says “jets” to turn the tub on and off.
RULES.
No more than three people in the tub at any time.
No glass objects in or around the tub. Please use the plastic cups for non-alcoholic beverages.
No food, alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, or prescription drugs that induce drowsiness or that raise / lower your blood pressure.
Please do not enter the tub if you are sick, pregnant, or have sores, cuts, infections, or other questionable health conditions.
No animals or children under the age of 5 in the tub (not to equate the two :). All children must be supervised continuously.
Please shower before entering the tub. Please wipe your feet so that no grass or dirt enters the tub.
No jumping or diving in the tub. This is a place for relaxing, not horseplay.
Please do not set the temperature above 104 degrees. Maximum tub time of 15 minutes.
Please do not make noise that might disturb our neighbors.
This should go without saying, but please do not pee in the tub!
Do not place any electrical appliance (phones, radios, TVs, etc) within 5 feet of the tub.
Do not operate the tub during severe weather, including thunderstorms, tornado watches, etc.
Please understand that you are using the hot tub at your own risk. We expect you to take normal precautions and avoid the tub if there is any question about your physical condition. Overexposure to hot water may result in nausea, dizziness, or fainting. Please report any concerns about the condition of the tub or water to us immediately!
This is probably a good time to point out that, per the rules of Airbnb, you are responsible for any damages to the house or amenities—including the tub—up to an amount of $995. If there is any unintentional damage, again, please let us know immediately so we can arrange repairs.
Activities
Click here to see our recommendations for things to see and do in the area, including adventure activities, local festivals and events, fave restaurants, day-trip options, and local wineries!