High Windy View
Everything you need to know!
HOW DO I ENTER THE HOUSE?
There is a automatic touch key lock the code is 27299
When leaving, make sure the front and back doors are completely closed and locked.
- Press the “yale” button to input code for entering and to lock door
ALARM SYSTEM
The Alarm System will be disabled during your stay
WHO MIGHT I SEE ON THIS PROPERTY DURING MY STAY?
The property managers may come by if there is an issue. The groundskeeper may show up as well to work on landscaping, typically on Monday afternoons.
Western North Carolina is home to black bears. They are beautiful to watch, but should never be intentionally fed, and trash should always be secured during your stay.
FIRE PLACE
The pilot light will be on at all times and there is a carbon monoxide detector located to the right of the fireplace for safety. Please use the RealFyre remote control to operate. Press and hold ON to start and adjust the flame.
Watch the video for furture directions -->>>
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE TRASH?
Trash is located on the front left side of the garage. Trash should be rolled to the mailbox and emptied every Wednesday (full or not)
IS THERE WIFI?
Yes! There is a “wifi brick” above the beverage cooler in the dining area. If you have an Android Phone, you may tap the brick with the back of your phone and you will automatically connect. With Apple, you may scan the QR code on the back.
Network Name: 116 Whispering Wind
Password: #1VacationSpot
CAN WE DRINK THE WATER?
Absolutely. The water is safe to drink!
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOUSE?
The house is on a gravitational septic system which makes it very sensitive to items that go down the drain. Please only dispose of toilet paper. Please refrain from other objects, this includes paper towels, femenine products, wet wipes, grease, food, etc.
This house is secured by cameras on the outside. For privacy in the hot tub area, please unplug the camera located in the room labeled “Pisgah Lodge.” The plug is located behind the large mirror. All other cameras should remain on at all times.
This home is a smart home see smart home section to learn functionality.
This home is equipped with two computer stations that can connect to laptops that have a USB-C input. No other connections are compatible. The computer in the “Nature’s Domain” room is hard wired to the internet.
HOW DO I WORK THE T.V.?
To use the TV, turn on the power with the TV remote. YouTube Premium TV is included on all TVs. The App is built into each TV. All TVs are smart TVs please feel free to stream and watch Netflix or other services with your account.
HOT TUB
Before entering the hot tub all clips from all four sides must be disengaged. Lift the side next to the steps first, and then use the metal bar to lift the remaining side until it rests on the far side of the tub. On the panel you can start the jets by pressing the “1” button once for low, and again for high. You can also engage secondary jets by pressing the “2” button. Please close and engage all clips after use to prevent wind from opening.
Glass of any type is not permitted in the hottub area. Users of the hottub assume all liability. Please read the notice above the electrical box before use of the hot tub.
HEAT AND A/C
Feel free to control the thermostat to your liking.
Please set the thermostat to ECO mode on departure, by pressing the thermostat once and turning to the green leaf.
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER OUTAGE
Don’t panic! Duke electric will get the power back on as soon as they can. Flash Lights are provided in all nightstand drawers.
WASHER/DRYER
There is a washer and dryer located next to the garage. We’ve left a few laundry pods on the washer in case you would like to wash a load while you are here.
WHAT IS AROUND THE HOUSE?
The short answer? Everything! The High Cliffs is conveniently located only 15 away from Black Mountain and Montreat, where there are great locally owned restaurants and shops and numerous hiking trails. The heart of Asheville is a quick 22 minute drive!
HIKING
Check out the website “AllTrails” (full link below) to see hiking options in our area. This site allows you to see the length of trails, relative difficulty, estimated time, and feedback from other hikers.
https://www.alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/black-mountain
SMART HOME
This Home is designed with voice command functions to operate main lighting areas, thermostat, music, and more. We understand that not everyone is interested in technology. To disengage smart functionality, please turn mute the microphones to all smart speakers in the home shown in the map by flipping their switch to the “mute” position, it is the only hard switch on the devices.
Your general command to activate the speakers for instruction will be “Hey Google” or “Okay Google”. If you follow this command by saying “Turn on Lights” or “Turn off lights” it will follow the command for the room in which the speaker is located. You can also command a specific room “Turn on/off (room name) lights”. All lights have dimming capabilities as well, so you are welcome to say “Dim (room name) lights to x%”
Note: “Great Room” overhead lights are not dimmable
Note: Fan Lights in the Great Room are called “Living Room”
*Named separately for individual functionality while watching TV to remove glare*
All speakers are equipped with YouTube Music Premium, feel free to stream any music, artist, album, you like. Other functionalities include (but not limited to):
- Set Timer
- Set Alarm
- Check Weather
- Change Thermostat Temperature
- Watch Videos (kitchen)
- Listen to Music
- Get answers
“Back Yard”, Back Door, and “HotTub” are also commands for smart lights outside.
Check-Out Instructions
Please be respectful of our 10:00 a.m. check-out time.
- Remove ALL sheets and leave in a pile on the bed(s).
- Place all used towels in front of the washing machine and start one load in the washer with the laundry detergent provided.
- Put all dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start a cycle.
- Remove all trash, placing it in the garbage bin.
- Close and lock all doors and windows.
- Turn off all lights.
- Plug in Hot Tub camera if disconnected
- Turn on all smart speakers, if muted.
- Place all remotes on Night Stands/End Table
Drive home safely and remember to leave a review on your preferred booking site!
CONTACTS DURING YOUR STAY
If there is an after-hours emergency,
you can reach us at (828) 774-6285
During our office hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
You can call one of our property managers.
Eddie Colley (828)776-3834
Jessica Colley (352)598-7879
Office Number (828) 419-9128
Restaurants, treats, & breweries
There are too many restaurants, breweries, and shops in the Old Fort and Black Mountain area to mention them all. They all have something to recommend them but here are a few that we especially like.
Old Fort restaurant options
Headwaters Kitchen - just 5 minutes from downtown, be sure to try this breakfast and lunch cafe! The chef has created a delicious, eclectic menu you won’t want to miss!Hillman Beer - situated by Mill Creek in downtown Old Fort, enjoy their delicious lunch and dinner menu while you try out their extensive list of craft beer. Such a great atmosphere, you’ll want to stay a while!
Catawba Cafe & Cones- get your fill of country cooking, ice cream, and a daily selection of baked desserts. Located behind McDonald’s, on the way to Catawba Falls.
GoGo’s Cinnamon Rolls - you won’t want to miss these handcrafted cinnamon rolls, with 10 flavors to choose from! Located downtown, next to Frisbee’s supermarket.
Black Beary’s Café - this diner-style cafe in downtown Old Fort offers ice cream, milkshakes, malts, cookies, and other desserts. They also have a small food menu!
Old Fort Ride House - whether you need a cup of espresso, local food and snacks, beer, or just a water refill for your ride/hike, the Old Fort Ride House opens at 7:30am daily. Located downtown, beside Hillman Beer.
Whistlestop Café- if you’re looking for pizza and sub sandwiches, stop by this cafe in downtown Old Fort. Hours can vary, so call first!
Black Mountain restaurant options
Veranda - cute lunch place on Cherry Street in downtown that is open for lunch seven days a week. Good sandwiches, salads and soups that are always homemade. Nothing out of a can here. You will also be tempted by their homemade cakes.
Black Mountain Bistro - probably the nicest outdoor dining patio in town. Huge variety on their menu for lunch or dinner that is guaranteed to satisfy everybody in your crowd. Everything from sandwiches and salads to pasta and steak.
Ole’s Guacamole - Also in the running for best outdoor dining as it is situated along a beautiful creek. All of your favorites done really well. Fun place with friendly staff. Authentic.
Goldfinch - A newcomer in town on Cherry Street that also has a great patio for people watching downtown. Right now they are only open Thursday through Sunday for dinner and Sunday lunch. Very creative and lots of relatively healthy and vegetarian offerings, but as meat eaters we love their pork shoulder on anything! Very eclectic menu. Also, creative cocktails.
Trailhead - cool bar and restaurant with an open and airy industrial feel. Big local draft beer selection. Surprisingly good bar food including burgers, salads and daily specials. Always busy, it might take a little while to get seated but it’s worth the wait for the fries and onion rings alone!
Mac’s Burgers - Mac’s specializes in huge, always fresh, hand pattied, smash griddle burgers. Located in an old trailer behind the police station it’s all about great burgers and fries, not atmosphere. They do have a nice outdoor deck where you can chow down. Perfect for the whole family. Doesn’t matter at all if you are sweaty after a long hike in Montreat. They also have a permanent food truck at Lookout Brewing in town.
Bush Farmhouse - another newcomer that makes the best of their indoor /outdoor setting that used to be a natural food market in an old home. They have kept the outdoor menagerie at the back of the property that includes fancy chickens and a couple of miniature donkeys. The South African owner was a famous chef in New York City who was ready to get out of the rat race. Excellent and eclectic menu that celebrates his South African roots. Hard to explain but we recommend you experience the Bush Farmhouse. Open most days for lunch and dinner.
Que Sera and Tayloe’s Oyster Bar - One of the oldest restaurants in town (although they moved to a beautifully renovated old building on the railroad tracks a few years ago) the former 60’s Alabama football star and his wife serve up fine dining on one side of the building with a casual oyster bar on the other. All the dishes are available on either side. The Louisiana inspired dishes feature excellent seafood and beef preparations. One of the few authentic oyster bars in the area. Everything is shipped fresh and prepared to your liking. I’ve never been that impressed with their beer selection but my wine loving friends think they do a great job. Full cocktail bar. Open for dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
La Guinguette - Their name may be hard to pronounce but their buckwheat crêpes, empanadas and tamales will have you coming back for more. And they also have nice outdoor spaces.
We also recommend Louise’s, Berlinder Kindl, Thai Basil and Blue Ridge Biscuit Co.
Breweries
OLD FORT BREWERIES
Hillman Beer - Nestled against the beautiful fresh water of Mill Creek, the brewery boasts 10,000+ square feet of indoor/outdoor seating with over 32 taps. Enjoy the numerous community-style tables or grab a private two-top on the deck by the creek.
Whaley Farm Brewery - Whaley Farm Brewery has set out to specialize in Appalachian farm beers, English pub ales, and continental lager styles. Brewed with Whaley-grown and locally sourced herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits, you will find beers familiar and truly unique in each pint.
BLACK MOUNTAIN BREWERIES
Lookout Brewing - Lookout’s owner started with a tiny brewing system about seven years ago and has grown into a really nice taproom with local restaurant and bar distribution. We think they do a nice job with IPAs and pale ales and they are a great choice to get a local feel. Very chill place for an afternoon beer with friends.
Black Mountain Brewing - located right downtown these guys opened just before the pandemic and have soldiered through. Another small brewing operation but they have a nice little taproom with good views from their outdoor stacked double decks. I don’t love everything here but they usually have several beers that hit the spot. They also have a permanent food truck called Smokehouse that is good.
Pisgah Brewing - these guys are the OG of the Black Mountain brewing scene. They have a pretty significant canning operation that distributes throughout Western North Carolina. They haven’t re-opened their funky taproom since the pandemic but they have started serving again in their outdoor concert park. Their beers aren’t among my favorites but they are very popular so I suggest you decide for yourself.
ASHEVILLE BREWERIES
There are too many breweries in Asheville to give you any kind of definitive list, but here are a few crowd favorites.
Burial Beer - I think these guys brew, hands down, the best, most creative beers almost anywhere. A huge selection of IPAs are always available. They have two locations in Asheville but I think their South Slope taproom is a must visit.
Dsslvr - Founded by former brewers at Burial, these guys are, not surprisingly, also excellent at IPAs. They have an extremely funky taproom in downtown Asheville that is also a must visit.
Wicked Weed - The downtown location also has a full restaurant although in my opinion that’s not the draw. Their south slope location focuses on sours if that is your thing. Lots of tourists but probably a place to check out. Right next to Wicked Weed is the Orange Peel, a super cool old entertainment venue that features great touring bands. They also have another venue downtown called Rabbit Rabbit that gets national acts for outdoor, festival, standing room only, type events.
Sierra Nevada Brewing - this national brewer’s East Coast brewery in Mills River is a bit of a drive but is well worth experiencing. When it was built six or seven years ago on 180 acres it was rumored they spent $200 million. It shows. If you are a skier you would recognize that this brewery is the Vail or Deer Valley of beer. The road coming in feels like you are on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then you pull up to this spectacular, massive brewery. If you are a beer nerd like me, it is too amazing for words. They offer tours that are hard to get into but anyone can take a self guided tour. The food there is great and they serve lots of beers that they never distribute. Highly recommended.
If you are a beer lover then please don’t limit yourself to these suggestions. Get out there and explore because everybody loves something different and Asheville is nothing if not different!
