FALL WILL SOON BE HERE! THIS MEANS FALL FOLIAGE AND COOLER TEMPERATURES!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE COOLER TEMPERATURES! FALL IS A GREAT TIME OF YEAR TO RELAX IN THE HOT TUB OR SNUGGLE BY THE FIRE PIT WHILE SIPPING A GLASS OF WINE AND TAKING IN THE AWE-MAZING VIEWS OFFERED AT PILOT'S PERCH. WE’RE ALREADY TAKING FALL AND EARLY WINTER BOOKINGS, SO TAKE A PEAK AT OUR CALENDAR, CHOOSE SOME DATES, AND COME STAY WITH US SOON!!
***3 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED FOR ALL WEEKEND RESERVATIONS***
Enjoy the awe-mazing mountain views from two large decks with stainless steel cable deck rails that give an almost totally unobstructed view of the Piedmont and valley below.
Enjoy the breathtaking views as the 6-person hot tub washes away life’s stresses.
Cuddle on the sectional sofa in front of the gas fire pit while sipping a glass of wine and enjoying the city night lights.
Unwind in the old-timey cedar rocking chairs on the spacious lower deck or on the Adirondack chairs of the upper deck and take in the breathtaking view of Pilot Mountain, the valley below, and a long-range view of the Piedmont.
Spend the afternoon fishing in one of the two ponds in our development, enjoy a picnic beside a covered bridge, climb waterfalls, enjoy a variety of things nearby: winery tours and tastings, historical icons such as Mabry Mill, horseback riding, hiking trails, Mayberry Days, Flea Markets, Antique shopping, or just relax and do nothing at the cabin.
Motorcyclists and bikers will appreciate the security of the paved driveways after a long ride enjoying the mountain scenery.
'Pilot's Perch'™ is the perfect log cabin stay for your romantic mountain get-away or quiet and peaceful vacation. This Fancy Gap cabin has it all so come make some beautiful memories!!
Pilot’s Perch utilizes two exterior surveillance cameras for security reasons. They are unable to capture any interior images or any images on either deck. One is located on the front porch by the front door for the surveillance of entrances and exits of the cabin through the front door, possible wild life on the front porch and weather observations. The other is by the storage door down the lower driveway.
NO PETS!! NO SMOKING!! NO EXCEPTIONS!! MUST BE 24 YEARS OLD OR OLDER TO RESERVE CABIN. LIMITED SUNDAY CHECK-INS. CONTACT THE OWNER DIRECTLY BY CALLING 540.307.0470. CHECK OUT PILOT’S PERCH’S FACEBOOK PAGE AND "LIKE" IT TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON DAILY AT PILOT'S PERCH!
**RESERVATION IS NOT FINALIZED UNTIL SIGNED, INITIALED RESERVATION AGREEMENT AND PHOTO ID IS RECEIVED BY OWNER AND OWNER HAS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO PERSONALLY SPEAK WITH POTENTIAL GUEST ON THE PHONE**
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About Tannya and Blake Hughes:
We honeymooned at “Pilot’s Perch”™ when we were married in April 2014. We so enjoyed our time here, and were so relaxed and refreshed after our stay, that we knew we would have to come back some time. That return visit happened in November 2017. During our stay this second time, we were presented with the most wonderful opportunity of potentially purchasing “Pilot’s Perch”™ log cabin as our very own personal vacation home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. How cool is that?!?! We thought it would be very cool to own the place where we honeymooned!!! We were very excited about this opportunity and began extensive conversations with the then owners of “Pilot’s Perch”™, Clint and Roxanne. Since we loved “Pilot’s Perch”™ so much, we decided to make it our very own home away from home. It has given us much joy to make this purchase and we are looking forward to having such a quiet and peaceful place we can go to and get away from all the stress of our normal, daily lives and relax and unwind. We are looking forward to making many beautiful, new and happy memories at the cabin. We are blessed to be able to share “Pilot’s Perch”™ with you and hope you will enjoy the cabin as much as we do and make many beautiful, new and happy memories here as well. The cabin is beautifully furnished and decorated with all the conveniences of home, but we will continue to update and add amenities to enhance our guests' mountain log cabin experience. You will find the only negative thing about “Pilot’s Perch'™ is having to leave it to go home.
Why Tannya and Blake Hughes chose Fancy Gap:
That view!!! We chose the Fancy Gap cabin for its breathtaking views and close proximity to our Virginia family as we live in Fort Worth, Texas. It is also great that we are minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pilot’s Perch™ is really close and accessible to many area attractions. The cabin is 25 minutes from Mount Airy, NC to the south (Andy Griffith's hometown) and 25 minutes from Galax, VA to the north (lots of antique stores and quaint shops). There are several wineries nearby: Chateau Morrisette (our favorite), JoLo Winery (our second favorite) West Wind Winery, Shelton Vineyards, Iron Heart and Old North State Winery. Mabry Mill is just a short scenic ride down the Parkway and the New River Trail State Park is only a short drive up I-77. 'Pilot's Perch'™ is located in an area in which you can always find something to do or you can just relax and enjoy doing nothing.
What makes this Cabin unique:
'Pilot's Perch'™ has two large decks, both of which offer amazing views of the Piedmont, Sauratown Mountain, Hanging Rock Mountain and Pilot Mountain, the cabin's namesake. On clear days, you can actually see the tops of the skyscrapers in Winston-Salem, NC which are approximately 52 miles away. The cabin is furnished with some really unique furniture and accessories that were hand-picked especially for the cabin. We have also tried to provide all the conveniences of home. Chances are, if you have it at home, you'll find it at 'Pilot's Perch'™. The development in which the cabin is located has 2 ponds for our guests' enjoyment. (You should see the size of the catfish in one of them!) There is a covered bridge over a nearby stream with picnic tables where visitors may enjoy a picnic lunch. We have waterfalls for you to enjoy climbing, and it is an everyday occurrence to see wild turkeys, deer and other wildlife around the cabin and in the development. You might even spot an occasional black bear!
Zip Code: 24328 | ||
Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International Airport | 75 miles |
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Nearest Golf | Skyland Lakes Golf Club | 7 miles |
Nearest Motorway | I-77 | 6 miles |
Nearest Restaurant | The Gap Deli | 4 miles |
Nearest Ski | Winterplace Snow Skiing | 90 miles |
About 15 miles from Mount Airy, NC (Mayberry USA); Conveniently located to Parkway attractions, including Blue Ridge Music Center; Chateau Morrisette (our favorite winery); Meadows of Dan; Mabry Mill (one of the most photographed places on the Blue Ridge Parkway); Levering Orchard (outdoor theatre); Cana, VA's Applewood Music Center; Olde Mill Golf Course; Historic Hillsville; Rex Theater; Raft & Kayak at New River Trail State Park 15 minutes North on I-77; Whitewater Rafting in Beckley, WV; and Snow Skiing at Winterplace. Special events nearby: FloydFest, Hillsville Flea Market, Annual Mayberry Days, Autumn Leaves Festival (Mt. Airy), Wine Down the Music Trail and the Annual Fiddler's Convention (Galax).
If you enjoy wine tasting, nearby wineries include: our favorite, Chateau Morrisette (tours, tastings, special events & great fine dining restaurant); JoLo Winery; Shelton Vineyards; Old North State Winery; and West Wind Winery.
Ceiling Fans; Beautiful Quilts on Each Bed; Luxurious Sheets and Linens; Large Flat Screen HD TV Mounted on Stone Fireplace in Living Room that is connected to a DVD Player; Flat Screen TV in Downstairs Suite; Stainless Appliances, Flat Top Stove; Mood Lighting Over Kitchen Cabinets; Crock Pot, Blender, Electric Frying Pan - Everything for the Avid Cook in your Family; Landscaped Yard; Two Paved Driveways; Two Spacious Decks Complete with Adirondack Chairs, Over-sized Cedar Rockers, Sectional Sofa, Hot Tub and Gas Fire Pit; Outdoor Dining Table; Gas Grill; Front Porch with Wood Bench and Barrel-O-Flowers; Free Local Calls, Wi-Fi Internet.
Pilot’s Perch utilizes two exterior surveillance cameras for security reasons. They are unable to capture any interior images or any images on either deck. One is located on the front porch by the front door for the surveillance of entrances and exits of the cabin through the front door, possible wild life on the front porch and weather observations. The other is located by the storage door down the lower driveway.
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Week | Weekend | |||||
Rate summary | $225 - $265 | - | - | 2 Nights | - | |
Standard Nightly Rate ~ 2025 01-Feb-2025 - 31-Dec-2025 | $225 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | - |
Easter ~ 2025 17-Apr-2025 - 20-Apr-2025 | $240 | - | - | - | 3 Nights | - |
Memorial Day ~ Hillsville Flea Mkt ~ 2025 21-May-2025 - 26-May-2025 | $265 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
Independence Day ~ 2025 03-Jul-2025 - 08-Jul-2025 | $240 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
Smoke on the Mountain and FloydFest 2025 24-Jul-2025 - 27-Jul-2025 | $240 | - | - | - | 3 Nights | - |
Galax Fiddler's Convention ~ 2025 01-Aug-2025 - 09-Aug-2025 | $240 | - | - | - | 3 Nights | - |
Labor Day -- Hillsville Flea Mkt ~ 2025 27-Aug-2025 - 02-Sep-2025 | $265 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
Mayberry Days ~ 2025 18-Sep-2025 - 27-Sep-2025 | $240 | - | - | - | 3 Nights | - |
Changing of the Leaves ~ 2025 01-Oct-2025 - 31-Oct-2025 | $260 | - | - | - | 2 Nights | - |
Thanksgiving ~ 2025 26-Nov-2025 - 30-Nov-2025 | $265 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
Christmas ~ 2025 18-Dec-2025 - 27-Dec-2025 | $265 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
New Year's ~ 2026 28-Dec-2025 - 04-Jan-2026 | $240 | - | - | - | 4 Nights | - |
Type | Type | Price | Charge Type |
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Administrative Fee | Required | 3.5% | One time |
Carroll County Transient Occupancy Tax | Required | 5% | One time |
Cleaning Fee | Required | $100 | One time |
Security Deposit (Refundable) | Required | $200 | One time |
VA Sales & Use Tax | Required | 6% | One time |
This place is beautiful and exceeded our expectations! We wouldn’t change a thing. The view is beautiful and the prettiest we found the entire trip. Will definitely be back!
Stayed December, 2024
Pilots perch is just an amazing place. The cabin is cozy with a home away from home feeling. The views are absolutely stunning. Nothing is too far away from it so it makes the ability to tour the area easy and enjoyable. We were able to tour Mabry mill, Mayberry NC, pilot mountain, chateau morrisette and many local fancy gap stores and eateries. I can’t say enough of how amazing pilots perch is.
Stayed October, 2024
You will not find a better view! We enjoyed everything about this home and would go back again and again. It was clean, there was nothing we needed and oh my goodness the view was amazing. I took my wife here for her 50th birthday because she loves sunrises and sunsets; when we arrived there were a few balloons there left by the host (she loved that). Thanks again Taanya and Blake!
Stayed September, 2024
Tannya made sure that everything was perfect in her lovely mountain cabin. It turned into a staycation of the very best kind. Everything is as described. This was my 2nd stay and can’t wait to go again. Such beautiful countryside. By the way, the bedding is to die for. Thank you Tannya for such a lovely stay!
Stayed July, 2024
My boyfriend and I had the perfect fourth of July weekend at Pilots Perch! The cabin is beautiful and the view is just amazing. Tannya was an incredibly kind and thoughtful host! I highly recommend this cabin for the perfect vacation in!
Stayed July, 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at Pilots Perch. It is a beautiful cabin. Very well maintained and very clean. So very peaceful with beautiful Mountain View’s. Great for relaxing on decks with coffee in the morning and wine in the evening. Owners have done such a great job of providing everything needed for your stay. Pictures do not do it justice. Can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed June, 2024
We had a great time at this beautiful cabin with awesome views.
Stayed June, 2024
I was expecting a lot based on the description of the property. Pilot’s Perch did not disappoint it was all it said it was and more. The views are really incredible and the house was very inviting and warm. We usually don’t go back to the same place because there is so much to see and do in this country however, this place. Would be the exception already trying to figure out a time to go back to Pilot’s Perch!
Stayed April, 2024
Hubby and I needed a quick weekend away, so we booked 3 night. The cabin was perfectly appointed, clean, comfortable, etc. but those VIEWS are amazing. Totally private decks with a hot tub. The neighborhood roads, ponds, and covered bridge were an adventure of their own. You will find everything you need in Fancy Gap, but Mt Airy or Mabry Mill is a quick drive away.
Stayed March, 2024
We had an awesome time so relaxing and peaceful. I would recommend this cabin to anyone it was very clean and the owner was very kind and informative.
Stayed March, 2024
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