House for rent with lease option. Located at 351 Seasons Drive in Vilas . Private setting 13 miles from Boone towards Mountain City. Three bedrooms, three baths, 2,780 square feet. Rent is $1,500 per month with $1,500 security deposit. This beautiful newly built contemporary has outstanding views of surrounding mountains. Very unique home design, huge deck, passive solar orientation, lots of natural light, skylights, huge open space throughout, radiant heat in floors, large loft, Vermont casting wood stove, kitchen granite countertops and dishwasher, washer/dryer in large basement, pet door and 400-foot fenced yard for pets. Garden area on 2.5 acres, cul-de-sac, very private and peaceful. Contact M. Smith at 264-1271 or property manager Carriage Square Realty at 264-5755. Photos of the property are available at http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2146477106_zpid

Come visit Faith Mountain Farm at the Watauga County Farmer’s Market. Farm fresh brown (and some blue!) eggs: $4/dozen. Local honey: $15/quart, $8/pint, $5/half pint. Delicious breads from freshly ground wheat along with scones, various muffins, cinnamon rolls, and granola.  Organic vegetables and sunflowers are now available. Visit www.faithmtnfarm.com or contact James or Shannon Wilkes at (336) 385-3510 or wilkesjt@gmail.com

Two-bedroom, one-bath house for rent. Hardwood floors, tile bath, W/D, D/W, M/W. High-speed wireless DSL. Deck. Quiet, clean and bright living space. 900 square feet. Approximately nine miles from New Market Center off Hwy. 194 N near Todd. Approximately 20 minutes to campus. $750 a month. Photos available. Call (828) 297-5712 or e-mail streetsl@appstate.edu.

Updated, in-town, one-level, three-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch home in a great location within walking distance to campus. Home offers many recent updates, spacious yard, carport, basement, easy access and more. Would make a great rental or full-time home. Perfect location for incoming faculty. For more information, contact Rebecca at thompsonre@appstate.edu. Visit http://www.aplusrealtync.com/ for details and photos
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Small, two-bedroom, two-bath house for rent in downtown Boone. Quite neighborhood. Prefer faculty, staff or professional. $1,075. One-car garage. Responsible for mowing front and back yards (small lot). Ceiling radiant electric heat. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, w/d. No pets, no smoking. First and last month’s rent plus $500 damage deposit. For further information, call M. Smith at 264-1271.