Welcome to Mile High Lodge!   This stunning 6BR/5BA home sits on top of Beech Mountain, with sweeping, long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, within walking distance of the Oz Run at Beech Mountain Ski Resort. There is easy access to skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and snow tubing. Enjoy National Championship mountain bike trails with something for every skill level in the summer. Just a fifteen (15) minute drive away, the Beech Mountain Buckeye Recreation Center offers fantastic hiking and a large playground, along with fishing, canoeing, and paddle boating. Dining on Beech Mountain includes some local favorites like the Mile High Tavern, the Brick Oven Pizzeria, and Alpen Restaurant, to name a few. A few miles down the mountain is the town of Banner Elk, with groceries, gas stations, and shopping.   Two levels of expansive porches provide a 180-degree mountain panorama at Mile High Lodge. Take in views from the private hot tub, or enjoy the outdoor fire pit, with plenty of seating for a family marshmallow roast. Rocking chairs, a swing for the young at heart, an outdoor dining space, and a gas grill complete the decks.   Inside, rustic elegance meets modern convenience! A wall of windows keeps the stunning view as the living room's focal point. There is also a beautiful, wood-burning stone fireplace and a large flat-screen Smart TV to enjoy in the comfy leather seating.   The spacious kitchen has updated stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, a gas stovetop, and a large island with seating. There is dining in the kitchen for ten (10), and eight (8) can be seated in the formal dining room.   The master bedroom on the main level has a king-size bed and private access to the back deck, a flat-screen Smart TV, and an ensuite bathroom. This bathroom has a jetted bathtub, dual vanities, and a walk-in, tiled shower. Also on the main level is a shared full bathroom with a tiled, walk-in shower.    Upstairs, two bedrooms with king-size beds share a full bathroom with a combination tub and shower. One of these bedrooms has mountain views, and the other has a large Smart TV. The final room on the upper level is a twin room with an additional twin trundle and twin sleeper sofa, accommodating three (3) total. This room leads into a secret children's nook filled with games, toys, and a TV with rocking seats.   Equipped with every entertainment need, the lower level of Mile High Lodge has a pool table, foosball table, and electronic darts. Three (3) large Smart TVs and an arcade table connect to a BlueTooth LED speaker system. A wet bar and bar seating look out to the incredible mountain view. The theater room has a projector and Surround Sound for a quality viewing experience, along with an X-Box.   Another king-bed suite on this floor has a flat-screen Smart TV, private access to the lower level covered porch, an ensuite bathroom with a jetted tub, a walk-in tiled shower, and two separate vanities. The second bedroom on the lower level is a twin-over-double bunk room with a pull-out twin sofa and a trundle, accommodating five (5) total. This room also has a Smart TV, games, toys, and Dance Dance Revolution. Attached is a full bathroom with a tub and shower combo.   There is parking for up to five (5) vehicles, and the entrance to the home does not have any stairs. Pets are welcome to join in the family fun.   Book your stay at Mile High Lodge today!  *Please Note: This home has at least one exterior video camera for security purposes.     Beech Mountain Club  Guests with a reservation at Mile High Lodge are eligible to apply for a membership transfer to the Beech Mountain Club (BMC) for the dates of the reservation. BMC policies apply to a membership transfer. Please read the policy document carefully.Upon booking, guests will receive an email with instructions, the BMC transfer policies, and the transfer application. The application must be submitted to the club by the guest at least 3 days prior to the transfer start date, which can be no sooner than your arrival date. Please note BMC Policy 4a. :  owners membership is limited to two transfers per month based on a first come first serve basis. It is recommended to submit your application as soon as possible. CCR is unable to inform inquiring guests if two transfers are already accepted in a calendar month. Guests will need to contact BMC for information. A membership transfer fee starting at $300 is charged to the guest by BMC upon the start date of the membership transfer.Memberships start at the social level. Guests may upgrade membership with additional fees paid to BMC (see the BMC website for what is included with each level).Transfers are administered by BMC, which has no affiliation with Carolina Cabin Rentals. You may visit the Beech Mountain Club website for more information and the BMC contact number. MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK  CANCELLATION POLICY:You may cancel within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund. If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival, you will receive a refund of half the amount paid to date. Cancellations within 30 days before the arrival date do not receive a refund. If you purchase travel insurance and the reason for the cancellation is covered, you may recover the entire amount.