BACKROADS • MARCH 2023
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Wytheville VA Tourism presents
WE’RE OUTTA HERE FIRETOWER CHALET
97 RIVER HILL DRIVE, BLOOMSBURG, PA 17815, WWW.VRBO.COM/1008639 • AIRBNB $260 AVERAGE With the advent of our modern world, seeking out places to go, things to do, and wonderful places to stay has gotten easier, and harder at the same time. Information is a great thing. Sometimes it can overwhelm you. We guess that goes for the entire planet these days. Well, this month we think we have found the perfect place to escape from all of this, that, and the other thing. Nestled in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, just a stone’s throw above the Susquehanna River, you will find The Firetower Chalet. Located on 70 beautiful hilltop acres, this AirBnB has everything you could want, need or desire in a well-deserved getaway. It was built as a family getaway escape and it is available to all looking for something quiet, peaceful, and totally out of the ordinary. This air-conditioned chalet features 1 bedroom, but two beds, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a microwave and a fridge. All the amenities, including towels and bed linen, are provided and with a full kitchen, you can dine out, or simply park the bikes and enjoy a perfect evening and sunset on the wrap-around porch. There is a well-crafted stone firepit for use as well. If you are a stargazer this is an extraterrestrial heaven… literally.
a weekend destination keeping you on the backroads The chalet has a sun terrace. Guests at Modern Firetower chalet can enjoy hiking nearby or make the most of the garden. The many windows that line the bedroom loft allow you to be greeted by the sunrise and lay comfortably and enjoy it sliding over the horizon to the west. According to the owner and host Chris: The Firetower Chalet takes inspiration from fire watch towers found in western forests. You’ll have the whole house to yourself. On the first floor, there is a full living area featuring seating, a smart TV, a fully stocked kitchen fit-for-a-chef, and a bathroom. The kitchen features a refrigerator, electric stove, oven, microwave, sink, french press, Keurig, toaster, and waffle maker. In the bathroom, you’ll be treated to a spacious shower, sink, and toilet. Upstairs, the whole floor is dedicated to the master bedroom, with a queen bed featuring a comfy, tuft, and needle-adaptive foam mattress. The real star of the room, however, is the amazing views of the