Winter on the Laurel
Location: Hot Springs, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Famous for Natural Hot Springs Spa & Appalachian Trail)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Just 25 miles north of downtown Asheville, Laurel River Retreat is a charming, comfortable and fully-equipped chalet. This is a truly unique property that sits on the bank of the scenic Laurel River in a 130-acre undeveloped forest. The Laurel River is the area's most scenic waterway. Its rapids are a practice run for Olympic kayakers. The river is stocked with trout and greatly enjoyed by area fly fisherman. For others the river is popular for bird watching, wild flowers, swimming, tubing and hiking.
Laurel River Retreat is just five miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina, where the Appalachian Trail intersects and famous for its natural hot springs spa.
No other house for at least one-half mile. No motorized vehicles are allowed except retreat visitor'. No all-terrain-vehicles, motorcycles, guns, or fireworks. The sounds throughout the day and night are the Laurel's rapids, the wind in the trees and the birds.
Secluded and serene, this is a place to sit on the large screened porch, two stone patios, or front deck and read, meditate, be. Its perfect for friends and family to gather and reconnect and a wonderland for kids.
A panoramic deck, 25 feet off the ground, spans the front and overlooks the Laurel River. Each room has electric base-board heat with its own thermostat. A brick fireplace is the focal point of the lhe living room/dining room. Pinewood floors are in kitchen and living/dining areas. The stairway and the bedrooms are fully carpeted. Each bedroom has its own closet. The ground-level basement area has recently been renovated as a 300-square-foot heated work/play area with five windows overlooking the river and access through glass doors to patios on each side of the house.
The house is tastefully furnished in traditional antique and completely equipped with kitchen and bedroom supplies. The dining room has a large, circular, glass-top table on a cypress trunk base with chairs. An eight-foot-long picture window faces out to the deck, bringing in the sky, mountainside, and river. One of the upstairs bedrooms has an outside balcony with sliding glass doors. Enjoy original art in every room.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Water View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Large Front Deck overlooking River, Patio with Campfire Area, Phone/Fax, Upstairs Bedroom with Balcony, Cooking/Eating Utensils provided, Hammock, River Rafting Tubes, Screened Porch, Original Art on Walls, Large Kids Playroom
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Natural Hot Springs Spa, White-water Rafting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$250/night (two-night minimum).
$675/weekend (three-night weekend).
$1350/week (seven nights).
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Winter on the Laurel - Hot Springs, NC - North Carolina House Rental in the Smoky Mountains near the Appalachian Trail
- Dining area looking out to the front deck and river - Hot Springs, NC - North Carolina House Rental in the Smoky Mountains near the Appalachian Trail
- Deck is 20 feet high and overlooks the Laurel River - Hot Springs, NC - North Carolina House Rental in the Smoky Mountains near the Appalachian Trail
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #37280
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