Front entrance & Sunroom of the cottage. Hummingbirds are frequent visitors

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Location: Hendersonville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (90 Mins - Charlotte,40 Mins -Asheville, 25 Mins-Lake Lure)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)

Keywords:  Cottage

Shadow Run Cottage is a magical, enchanting mountain retreat nestled at 3000 feet on 4.28 acres of lushly wooded land on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain. The cottage is approximately four miles off of Chimney Rock Road, and is equidistant to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure twenty minutes to the northeast and the quaint city of Hendersonville to the southwest. Your journey begins once you turn off of Chimney Rock road and begin to ascend up into the mountains and the scenery gets better as you go. Travelers wind through vast, rolling apple orchards, past small family farms and deep forests, all the while seeing the sheer granite cliffs that cling to the mountainsides. For three seasons the roadsides are blanketed in an amazing profusion of wildflowers. Shadow Run Cottage lies near the end of a dead end road so traffic is virtually nonexistent, and the surrounding forests wrap the area in quiet serenity. Wildlife is abundant here, and one might spot a black bear, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, deer or wild turkey. Hummingbirds are frequent and delightful visitors to our Honeysuckle vines!

For nature lovers and outdoors activists, Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure are the nearest outdoor venues. Here one can enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, boat and kayak rentals, rock climbing wildlife observation and fishing. The region boasts two vast National Forests, the Pisgah and the Nantahal National forests which are an outdoor enthusiasts paradise with hundreds of miles of wood paths, mountain trails and dramatic cascading mountain streams to explore. The cottage is about 90 minutes to Mt Mitchell State Park, home to the highest mountain east of the Mississippi, the park's namesake, Mt. Mitchell. The Great Smokey Mountains are also about 90 minutes to the west, but no matter where you are, there is a never ending menu of things to enjoy.

For those looking for more civilized recreation, there is also an abundance of shopping, dining, and sightseeing in nearby Hendersonville or Asheville. Hendersonville is twenty minutes away, and the city is a participant in the Historical Main Street program which has enabled the city to retain its small town flavor, architecture and charm. Visitors will find fun boutiques, shops, art galleries, antique dealers, ice cream parlors, and dining choices that range from sandwich shops to Haute Cuisine. Throughout the summer months, there are cultural events, including live outdoor concerts on Monday and Friday evenings. Another twenty minutes gets you to Asheville, the largest city in the region. This vibrant and eclectic city offers a tremendous variety to shop, dine, and see the sights. Asheville has the highest concentration of art deco buildings in the east, as well as being the home of the famous Vanderbilt mansion and grounds, the Biltmore Estate. There are also two areas that exemplify architecture of the Arts and Crafts period, the Grove Park Inn and the historic Montford District. Both are worth a visit as the homes and the Inn both offer a snapshot of the genteel past in Asheville.

Shadow Run Cottage is a three year old home that has been designed as a vacation getaway. All modern conveniences have been provided, and we have supplied everything needed to have a stress free and relaxing stay. We purchased the cottage in May, 2009, and have fully furnished it with all new items to ensure our guests are comfortable during their stay. The upstairs contains a bright, clean, and modern kitchen, an intimate dining nook, a light and airy living room with vaulted ceiling, TV, and stereo system, a large full bath, and the master bedroom. The bedroom features a very large walk-in closet, a wrought iron queen size bed, hardwood floors, ceiling fan, and a built in ironing board with iron. Best of all, there is a French door that opens directly onto the large and private upstairs deck. This is a great spot to sit in our wooden rocking chairs with a mug of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine in the evening. After the sun goes down on clear nights this is an ideal spot to gaze in wonder at the star studded sky, as there is virtually no light pollution here! The downstairs consists of a large and bright recreation room and sleeping area. There is a leather sofa to lounge on in front of the TV, a brand new full size sleeper sofa, as well as a separate twin day bed. We have stocked the shelves with an array of books, nature guides, outdoor adventure books, art books and games such as monopoly, chess, checkers and dominoes as well. So kids will find this a great place to stay and will love the downstairs. There is a powder room off the rec room with stacked washer and dryer. The room also opens directly onto a large enclosed sunroom, which is another great spot to sit and relax at the bistro table overlooking the woods that slope away from the cottage. This in turn opens to a large back deck which offers a shady spot to enjoy the outdoors and a great spot to grill up a mountain feast!

Shadow Run Cottage is the perfect antidote to all those modern day stresses and strains. From the moment that you first arrive you will begin to feel any burdens and anxieties quickly melt away to be replaced by feelings of serenity and wonder! This magical spot, with its clean cool air, is scented by the sweet perfume of wildflowers and the earthy scents of the high mountain forests. Birds will serenade you in the early morning and once again when dusk arrives. Summer thunderstorms boil up and burst on the mountains, then quickly blow away and the sun returns to dry the clean and cooler air. Nightfall brings cool mountain breezes and one might never use the air conditioner then. Rather, throw open the windows and the French doors, snuggle into our comfy beds, and fall into a deep sleep serenaded by the cool mountain air and the soothing breezes rustling through the trees.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning : 2 High efficiency wall units powered by heat pump, remote controlled. both AC & heat
  • Linens Provided : two sets of shhets, xtra blankets, towels and washclothes provided.
  • Washer : Laundry detergent supplied.
  • Dryer
  • Covered Parking : great for motorcycles.
  • Off Street Parking
  • Gas Fireplace : cast iron propane stove for post September use!
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed : Brand new!
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 2 remote control color TVs
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen : DISHWASHER, microwave,toaster, coffee maker. Modern and fully outfitted for those that will be doing a lot of cooking!
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio (2) : two large expansive decks. It's like being in a treehouse! New picnic table for outdoor dining.
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly : Up to two dogs permitted with consent and additional fee.
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : First floor is handicap accessible, however the are no bathing facilities on this floor, only a powder room.
  • Kid Friendly : Kids will love the bright and very large downstairs room. Books and several games provided!
  • Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking NOT permitted INSIDE. Smoking allowed outside only as per cottage rulebook.
• Activities
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding
  • Rafting
  • Hiking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Restaurants
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Henderson county is responsible for 90% of the state's apple growth, so there is an abundance of farms offering everything apple, along with fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruit and other farm produce.

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January-February: $610/Week  $105/night(Sun-Thu) $110/night(Fri/Sat)
March-May: $640/week  $110/night(Sun-Thu) $115/night(Fri/Sat)
June-September: $665/week $125/night(Sun-Thu) $130/night(Fri/Sat)
October: $680/week $130/night(Sun-Thu) $135/night(Fri/Sat)
November-December: $610/week $105/night(Sun-Thu)$110/night(Fri/Sat)

Add $15 per pet/per night (max of 2) or $35 per pet per week
Add 12.75% state/local & tax $60 cleaning service fee

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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