From the wraparound porch, stairs lead down to the overlook. Before descending the stairs, flip the light switch at the top of the stairs under the temperature gauge if its getting dark. Directions at the bottom of this page. Take the stairs down to the overlook for an amazing view of the bluff. Rhododendron bushes fill the bluff and surround the overlook. The sound of Mandy Branch Creek and a tall waterfall behind the overlook enhance the view. After taking in the view from the overlook, turn around, take the three stairs down behind the overlook to see the dome rock house below the log cabin to the left or follow a super short trail to the right to see our seasonal creek that falls abruptly below the overlook into the bluff. Adventurous hikers/climbers might ask for directions to get to the bottom of the waterfall with a huge dome rock house that trails around to Mandy Branch Creek where a second small, but noisy, waterfall can be seen.

How to turn on the lights on the stairs and the overlook

The light switch to turn on the lights going down the stairs and on the overlook itself is located at the top of the stairs. You can see it circled in the picture above. Simple lift the lid and flip the switch.