Location: Brevard, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (30 minutes southwest of the Asheville airport)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Surrounded by the gentle grace of the Smoky Mountains, this stunning lakefront home is the real "On Golden Pond." The lakefront mountain retreat is nestled on a private, one acre wooded lot in Sherwood Forest, a 1000 acre Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary with only 200 houses. Relax, watch and enjoy the natural surroundings of the lake and mountains and look for the white squirrels local to the area. Golf awaits on the 18-hole, par three course with pro shop (open year round). You may also swim in the heated junior Olympic-size pool, play tennis, hike on any of the 21 miles of well-marked hiking trails located within the neighborhood, and enjoy the five lakes for fishing or canoeing (canoe, paddles, and life vests are provided for use). Lakes are stocked with bass and bluegill with no fishing license required.
The cabin is beautifully furnished and features two master bedrooms each with 2 full private baths plus one additional bedroom. There is also central air conditioning/heat, a fully-equipped remodeled kitchen with new appliances, a wood burning fireplace in the living room, vaulted ceilings, and a new glassed-in sunroom with a gas log fireplace, a screened porch and outside decks all overlooking the lake. For your entertainment there are 3 televisions with satellite service including 5 cinemax channels, pay-for-view and a DVD player. And for your convenience, there is wireless internet and a full laundry with washer and dryer.
Our lakefront mountain retreat is located only five minutes from DuPont State Forest and Caesar's Head State Park with its incredible waterfalls, over 80 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, and amazing overlooks. You are also within 10 miles from the Pisgah National Forest where you will find the Davidson River which boast more trophy trout per mile than any other stream in the country and unbelievable waterfalls. There is also tubing, rafting, horsebacking and Sliding Rock!
Brevard truly has something for everyone besides the 250 named waterfalls and hundreds of acres of the six state and national forests that surround it: There is also a thriving music and arts community, fantastic shopping, and outstanding dining in this charming Appalachian town. You may also want to visit The Flat Rock Playhouse, Biltmore Estate, and Carl Sandburg home that are but a few of the nearby cultural attractions. Visit and you'll understand why Rand McNally, The Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler name this area one of America's top ten places to live and play.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: New central A/C and heating.
- Washer: Full-size washer.
- Dryer: Full-sized dryer.
- Linens Provided: All luxury linens provided with 500 thread count sheets.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Maximum of 4 days.
- Gas Fireplace: There is a gas fireplace in the glass enclosed dining room overlooking the lake.
- Wood Fireplace: There is a full brick fireplace in the living room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : There are new luxury quality pillowtop queens beds in both master bedrooms.
- Double Bed: There is one double bed in the third bedroom. There is also an airmattress that sleeps two.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : There is dish network connected on all three TVs. There are 5 cinemax channels and pay-per-view.
- DVD
- Shared Pool: There is a heated junior Olympic-size pool.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: This is a newly renovated kitchen with all new appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: There is a new gas grill.
- Deck/Patio (2) : There are outside decks with seating and a screened-in patio all overlooking the lake.
- Balcony: The balcony overlooks the lake.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: The house sits on Betty Kay Lake, the largest of five lakes in Sherwood Forest.
- Mountain View: The elevation is at 3000 feet overlooking the Smoky Mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- We have a canoe with life jackets and paddles for our renters use tied to our dock. There is a golf course, tennis courts, a pool and 21 hiking trails in the neighborhood. There are 5 lakes in the neighborhood that are stocked with fish. No fishing licenses are required.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent.
- Smoking Not Allowed: This is a NON SMOKING unit both INSIDE AND OUT.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
April and May: $225 per night or $1250 per week
June thru October: $250 per night or $1350 per week
November thru March: $150 per night or $1000 per week
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's weeks are $1350.
Pet fee: $75
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2007
Property Photos
- Lake view from front yard in the summer - Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Lodging
- Front of house - Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Lodging
- Glassed-In Dining Room that faces the lake - Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Lodging
- Newly renovated kitchen
- Great room (wood burning fireplace not shown)
- Wood burning fireplace in great room
- Master bedroom #1
- New Master Bath #1
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