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Prestons Thicket

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  • Company: Preston's Thicket Vacati 
  • Cheryl Preston 
  • 742 Calhoun Trail
  • Rutherfordton, NC 28139  
  • Phone: 828-287-8872 
  • Website: Click Here  
  • Member Since: Mar. 16th, 2008
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Property Description

2,000 sq foot,  2-story Cabin has 4-bedrooms, 2 full baths, pet-friendly, non-smoking and offers all the conveniences of home plus a few surprises. 

Cabin sits 1 mile off Hwy 64/74A but only 5 miles away from the local attractions including Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Park, large grocery store w/deli and wine, gas, banks, shopping, lakeside dining, golf, horseback riding, gem mining, hardware store, liquor store and post office.

Hendersonville is 25 miles away, and Asheville airport is 35 miles away.  Biltmore estate is 45 miles away.

Cabin is ideal for large gatherings and has ample parking space for 3-4 vehicles, including covered parking.  The property consists of 10 acres, 1 cabin and 1 guest cottage.  Pond is stocked with bream, catfish and bass and fishing equipment is provided.  There is also a fenced turnout pasture, free of charge, if you are traveling with horses. 

Appliances include gas fireplace, central heat/air, ceiling fans, satellite TV, telephone with unlimited long distance, Gas BBQ and grilling area, music and reading library, and a basic stocked pantry.  All linens, first aid and toiletries available at no charge. 

Master bedroom - downstairs with Queen adjustable bed and cedar lined closets and private access to bathroom

Second guest room - downstairs with antique Full sized bed and extra fainting couch as single bed.  Furnished in dark oak antique furniture and white lace vintage clothing and decor.

Upstairs guest room in Parisian decor and iron Queen bed and French poster art and decor

Upstairs guest room with 2 twin beds decorated in lilacs and mint greens.

Large eat-in kitchen seats 4.  Dining area seats 6.  Comfortable leather furnishings in living room seat 6. 

A walk out onto the covered screen porch overlooks pond and pasture and waterfall and binoculars provided to watch the many types of birds and wildlife that visit the 10 acre-property.  Birdseed, duck food, fish food and squirrel food are all provided for guests to feed our friends.  Doggie door on porch.  Dog Igloo outside.  Well-behaved pets are also allowed inside. 

Additional "Cowboy Cottage" within 100 feet of the Cabin, is set up for  equestrians who need overnight stabling with 2 adjacent horse stalls.  The Cowboy Cottage can be rented out for additional guests to the main Cabin.  Cowboy Cottage is decorated in vintage western theme.  It sleeps 2 and has a fully equipped eat-in kitchen that serves 4, bathroom with shower and living room with satellite TV that seats 6.  Adjacent covered horse stalls equipped with electricity and water and extra straw for bedding.  Cottage living room window looks into horse stalls.

Campfire area outside cottage has seating for 10 and wood is provided.  Running stream is located next to campfire area.     

Horse-shoe driveway makes entry and exit with horse trailer easy.  Plenty of parking for trailer and free access to the fenced, lockable pasture.  Pasture has blue Kentucky fescue and red clover and is insecticide free. 

Cowboy cottage rents for $60/2 nights; horse stalls available for additional charge.  Free use of turnout pasture.&

 

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Front porch 1
Front porch 1  The relaxing screened in porch with ceiling fans and seating for 12
View from pasture
View from pasture  Preston\'s Thicket looking from the pasture
BBQ Grill Area
BBQ Grill Area  BBQ gril area with provided seating to keep the grill chef company. RV parking is also here with electricity available
Front Porch 2
Front Porch 2  Flip side view of the screened in porch. Doggie door in one of the 2 screened doors.

Rates

  • $175 - night
  • $1000 week

 

Amenities

  • BBQ grilling area
  • Telephone wlongdist
  • Stocked fishing pond
  • Large capacity w-d
  • Dishwasher
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Games for kids
  • Books
  • CD-radio with CDs
  • Large tv satellite
  • Large eat in kitchen
  • All pots and pans
  • All appliances

 

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Signs Leading you in
Signs Leading you in  Look for our signs leading you back into the \"Thicket\"
Gate leading to trails
Gate leading to trails  Leading away from the house and into one of the several hiking trails on the property
Looking up
Looking up  Two bedrooms upstairs with bathroom overlooking 2 bedroom downstairs with bathroom, living area and dining area. House decorated with antiques and collectibles. Baby gate guards on stairs
Kitchen
Kitchen  Comfortable country kitchen has all appliances provided and seat 4

Additional Information

To reserve, contact owner at prestonsthicket@hotmail.com

Restrictions

No inside smoking

Nearby Amenities

Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course (2 miles)

Horseback riding/stables (4 miles)

Gem and mineral mining (1 mile)

Major grocery store/gas/ATM  (4 miles)

Lake Lure Marina (6 miles)

Lake Lure recreational beach (6 miles)

Chimney Rock Village and shopping (7 miles)

Biltmore Estate (45 minutes)

Asheville Airport (45 minutes)

 

Details

  • Bedrooms:

    4
  • Pets:

    Yes
  • Pool:

    No
  • Max Cap:

    10
  • Bathrooms:

    2
  • Smoking:

    No
  • Hot Tub:

    No
  • House ID:

    24617

Minimum Stay: 2 Night Minimum

Beds: 2 Queen, 3 Twin, 1 Full, 2 air mattresses

 

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Photo 10
Photo 10  Master Bedroom (\"Duck Room\") downstairs with adjustable/vibrating queen bed and private entrance into bathroom. Cedar closets, ceiling fan
Living room
Living room  Living room with fireplace, flat screen tv, reading area
French Room
French Room  Upstairs bedroom has Queen bed with very comfortable mattress and pillows galore. Decorated in French Poster art for a Parisian flair!
Kids area
Kids area  Foyer showing children\'s play area with games, dolls, toys and more

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Travel Insurance Available

The policies are designed for travelers on a single trip and can be used for Flights and House Rentals. It offers Trip Cancellation, 24 Hour Traveler Assistance, Baggage Delay, Travel Delay and Accidental Death Coverages and added Emergency Evacuation insurance. Some package policies include coverage for children at no extra charge.

 

Antique Room
Antique Room  Downstairs bedroom with antique double bed and single bed. This room is decorated with lace curtains and vintage decor
Bunny Room
Bunny Room  Upstairs bedroom delightfully decorated in lilacs and mint green, this room is perfect for kids. Bedding can also be changed out for other guests. Antique beds sleeps very comfortably.
Cowboy kitchen
Cowboy kitchen  Vintage working stove and fully equipped kitchen with cast iron and cowboy theme dishes and decor. Seats 4.
Cowboy Cottage
Cowboy Cottage  With adjacent 2-horse stalls and tack area with electricity and water. Cottage is decorated in vintage cowboy theme. Sleeps 2. TV and phone provided

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