The property is located on a flat mountain top at 4200-ft elevation in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina directly bordering the Pisgah National Forest.  Our accommodations in the area of Jonas Ridge, welcome guests to this majestic mountain region. Situated at the edge of Linville Gorge, about 3 miles from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and 8 miles from popular Grandfather Mountain, Alluring View B&B is an ideal location from which to explore everything from the Asheville area to the West Jefferson area, and from Watauga Lake to Lake James.

From Alluring View Bed and Breakfast you can enjoy all the attractions of the High Country including Linville Falls & Caverns, Grandfather Mountain, the mighty Linville Gorge Wilderness (including hiking Table Rock, Hawksbill, Shortoff Mountain, The Chimneys, Babel Tower, Daffodil Flats & many other trails), Elk Falls, Upper Creek Falls, Sugar Mountain, Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Price Lake, Moses Cone Manor, Blowing Rock, Boone, Valle Crucis, the Orchard at Altapass, Spruce Pine, Little Switzerland, Emerald Village, Watauga Lake, Lake James, Morganton, Marion, Mt Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Mississippi), Roan Mountain State Park (TN), the Biltmore Estate, Asheville and more.

Activities around us include endless hiking trails of all levels, horseback trail riding, white water rafting (seasonal), canoeing (seasonal), ziplining, rock climbing, fishing, golfing, disc golfing, gem mining, snow skiing & tubing (seasonal), mountain biking, outdoor music concerts, fairs & festivals, and wine & beer tasting at numerous locations.  There is much to do in the area, and numerous quaint small mountain towns to explore.

There are 4-5 restaurants within 4-7 miles, and many more a little further out. The High Country offers everything from country food to gourmet. For those who love country food there is the famous Daniel Boone Inn (in Boone), and Louise’s Rock House in Linville Falls. For those that enjoy fine dining there is the upscale Artisanal in Banner Elk  (seasonal – Top 100 Restaurants in the USA), the Gamekeeper in Boone, and Gideon Ridge in Blowing Rock. For all others there are plenty of choices. It is best to make a reservation for most better restaurants (several weeks ahead in July and October). You can look under our “Nearby” tab (scroll all the way down) for specific restaurant suggestions.

In the evenings, when the weather is nice, you can sit by the fire-pit and roast marshmallows while you check out the star-filled sky, and catch up with your loved ones. When it’s too cold, you can sip hot chocolate or wine in your cozy sitting area.