Eight, regardless of age. The occupancy limit is strict: more than eight guests is charged at $200 a day for each extra guest.

Up to two medium dogs under 30 pounds each, with no pet fee. Send a note before you book so we can approve them. Dogs must be house-broken indoor dogs, groomed and brushed before the stay, off the beds and furniture, and crated when you are out (a crate is provided). Please leave no trace: bag the yard, remove the fur and wash the bowls and crate.

Check-in is 4 pm and check-out 11 am. Same-day early check-in and late check-out can often be arranged; just ask.

Self check-in with a Schlage smart lock. Your code is the last four digits of your phone number.

Beech Mountain Resort is 2.1 miles away on paved roads, about seven minutes off-peak. Sugar Mountain is 10 miles and Appalachian Ski Mountain 27.

In the winter months, yes: four-wheel or all-wheel drive is needed to reach the house. The lower driveway is flatter and easier in snow.

Yes. Unlike many Beech Mountain homes, the lodge has central heat and air, plus two gas fireplaces.

Yes. Both parking areas have stairs up to the house, which can be difficult for guests with limited mobility.

There are exterior cameras facing the street, driveway and the left creek, used to check road conditions in winter. They never look into the house, and we disarm them when you arrive.

No. The town’s Buckeye Recreation Center is open to everyone, with pickleball, a playground and kayak rentals.

The person booking must be at least 25. No smoking, and no events, parties or large gatherings.

The town collects on Tuesdays and Fridays from the bear-proof bin at the street.