4880 Nightingale Lane Nightingale Lodge: Nestled in the ultimate wooded privacy on over ten acres backing up to National Park Service land, and offering close proximity to Blowing Rock (less than ten minutes to Main Street), year-round access, and long-range layered views of the Blue Ridge and Grandfather Mountain, this full-of-character cabin is offered furnished (w/ minor exceptions) and with short-term rentals allowed (excellent investment potential)! Beautiful sunsets, two mountain springs meandering across the land, hiking trails and Pisgah Woods community National Park access, level parking, ideal floor plan, and a low density neighborhood are just a few of the many features. Perfect as a mountain getaway, vacation rental, or year-round residence, this charming log home is centered around a Great Room with cathedral, tongue-and-groove ceilings and a stone fireplace, open to the dining area and kitchen with updated appliances and a kitchen island - with long-range, layered views throughout the home! The main-level deck features covered and open areas and is accessible from the Great Room for easy entertaining. Find the primary suite on the main level, offering a double vanity, dual closets, deck access, and views. A full bath completes the main level while the second floor offers a lofted second living space overlooking the Great Room. A walk-out basement provides living and sleeping space with an additional living or game room, two bedrooms (also offering views!), a full bath with a double vanity, and a laundry room with a sink and storage. Amenities: ability to add guest home, high elevation (2, 800+ feet!), well-house with storage space, fire pit area with long-range mountain views, covered front porch/entry, gas starter in wood-burning fireplace, meticulously maintained.