Welcome to Retreat on the Ridge! We’re so glad you’re heading our way soon!
We are Jerome and Kellie Daley, the property concierges of this special place, and we provide the concierge service for this exceptional retreat home owned by Richard and Cheryl Valenti, who make their home in Charlotte. We are so glad to share this resort experience with you. So whether you are here for the skiing, the local wineries, the many sights and activities, or to simply get alone 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 Retreat on the Ridge is 351 Indian Paintbrush Drive, R532, Banner Elk, NC 28604.
If you have any trouble with GPS, drive through and out of Boone on HWY 105 toward Foscoe. After you pass the large sign for Echota—keep going another 1/4 mile and turn right onto Clark’s Creek. Wind up the mountain about half a mile and take a sharp left onto Echota Ridge (another big sign). At the gate, enter code 2154, and keep driving (slowly) until you turn left on Indian Paintbrush. At the center median, ease onto the left side and at the very end of this section of buildings you will see 351 on the left. We are top right.
Essentials
House Key
There is a keypad on the front door, and you will receive the code to the door the day of your arrival. You will use this code to unlock throughout your stay; when you leave for outings, hit any number on the keypad to lock the door behind you.
wifi
Network: NETGEAR43 Password: fancyapple177
Cell Phone service
The mountains are notoriously bad for cellular service. If you have Verizon, you can make and receive calls from certain locations. Use the wifi-assist feature on your phone to improve service dramatically inside the house.
people below!
Please be conscientious to avoid any jumping or banging (kids particularly) that would disturb our neighbors beneath us. We appreciate that kindness and respect…and they will too. Please keep music and conversation to respectful levels…particularly after 9pm.
Temperature
The thermostat for heating & cooling is in the kitchen. From the touch screen, you can select one of the named scenes (like “home” or “away”), or you can manually adjust the temperature up or down to your comfort.
TV
All TVs have 2 remote controls: one for the cable service and one for the TV itself (the loft TV also has a remote for the DVD player - “video” input). Use the TV remote to control volume, the cable remote to change channels. The big TV in the great room has also be used with many streaming services if you use your own subscription.
fireplace
Use the wall-mounted timer to the right of the TV to turn the fire on and off. If that doesn’t work, please call us for instructions…or let us know upon leaving. Please do not manipulate any of the other controls without direction!
Cooking
The kitchen should be pretty self-explanatory. In addition to the built-in appliances, there is a toaster oven, a blender, and hopefully all the tools you will need to enjoy pulling together meals simple or elaborate!
resort amenities
These beautiful facilities are located about a quarter mile to the north; Ridge pool & hot tub open May through September, closed for the winter (see map & address below). In the winter months, please use the indoor pool & hot tub in the lower neighborhood (also on map). Use your fob for entrance and sign in with the attendant with your name and unit number (R532). Wifi there: network is “Echota Clubhouse”, password is “echotanc.”
Colored pool towels are in the tops of the bedroom closets.
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. Also, do not leave any trash or food items outside at night—this will invite visitors and a mess.
· There is a first aid kit on the wood shelf in the dining room. A fire extinguisher is located underneath the kitchen sink.
· The closest urgent care is Ballad Health Medical Associates Urgent Care located 11 miles away at 108 Park Ave, Banner Elk, NC 28604 (828-783-9183). The closest hospital is Watauga Medical Center located 11 miles in the opposite direction at 336 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828-262-4100).
deck
The POA does not allow any grills or open flames on the decks. Please follow this rule, or we may be fined! Our deck is also very high; please do not leave young children unattended.
makeup
Please use the provided make-up wipes instead of our white washcloths or towels
garbage
Please never leave trash outside, either on the deck or front porch. A dumpster is located in the neighborhood about a quarter mile to the south.
groceries
The closest grocery store is Ingles, 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.
Contact
Primary: Kellie Daley at 336-402-1740 (phone or text) or or message through the Airbnb app.
Secondary: Jerome Daley at 336-402-1604.
POA Rules
In return for all the beautiful resort amenities in our neighborhood, we have to abide by several rules from our Property Owners Association. Please take these seriously as we will be fined if they are not followed:
No pets are allowed by renters, only by owners.
No open flames are allowed on the deck—no candles or grills, except electric grills.
No birdseed is allowed because it attracts bears. Really.
No smoking is allowed anywhere on the property—in the house, on the deck, or in the common areas. There are just too many flammable things around.
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!
