the Great Escape
Location: Saluda, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Saluda, NC just 30 miles southeast of the Blue Ridge Parkway)
Accommodations: Mountain Log Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
This beautiful mountain home is very artistically put together. Great common areas, inside and out! Five bedrooms and three baths. Lots of room for large gatherings of family and friends. Fully equipped kitchen and all the amenities.
It's just a couple of miles to Saluda's Historic Business District. There you can feast on a menu that includes highly-rated restaurants, great galleries, the Saluda Library with Internet access, Random Arts art classes, Skateboarding at the Park, and wonderful antique shops. We are just 30 miles from Asheville, the famous Biltmore House and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hendersonville is 12 miles away and home to North Carolina's State Theatre, the Flat Rock Playhouse and the Carl Sandburg Home. We are minutes to the Green River, one of North Carolina's beautiful Wildlife Rivers where you can tube, canoe, or fish.
Saluda can be and is enjoyed 12 months a year. Summers are mild and a great time to bring the kids and discover how much fun you can have in the mountains. Fall combines brisk days and beautiful colors when the trees provide a wonderful opportunity for picture-taking and hiking. Lots of guests enjoy bringing their families and friends to Saluda for the holidays. Spring is the time when Saluda comes back to life with lots of bulbs and flowers. We have some great gardens and they can viewed by merely strolling through our residential district. Come explore, relax, heal, experience and enjoy all that is Saluda!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: laundry room is large with utility sink
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: We use very fine linens in the bedrooms and baths.
- Wood Stove: the woodstove is in the downstairs den - 'the man cave'.
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : One in the master suite on the second floor and one in one of the bedrooms on the lower level.
- Queen Bed: One on the main level of the house next to the bathroom.
- Twin/Single Bed: 2 sets-one set is on the main level next to the bathroom and one set is in a bedroom on the lower level next to a bathroom.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: connected to all of the TVs in the house.
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Jennaire appliances in an open kitchen, fully equipped for entertaining. The kitchen adjoins a great room with the living area and the dining area all together...very nice.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: there are several local caterers available to help you with your catering needs. You'll find their info in our guest book.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: This will become one of your favorite places 'in the house' because of the magnificent views...you can even dine on our deck.
- Balcony: The balcony is off of the master suite facing the view...a great place for a morning cup of office.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: there are lot of views in Western North Carolina, but ours is breathtaking and the pictures are just a small part of what there is to see. The property overlooks hundreds of acres of state lands and beautiful vastness.
- Communications
- Telephone: There is a telephone for local use only and that service covers about a forty mile radius.
- Other Amenities
- Beautiful mountain home with an artistic flare, long range view of the Green River gorge in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, lots of common areas for large gatherings, 2-3 miles from Historic Saluda, North Carolina.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: A pet fee (not deposit) of $65.00 a week will cover your one pet under 35 pounds.
- Kid Friendly: There is lots of things to do with kids and our guest book is chocked full of ideas.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Great restaurants downtown Saluda, Sightseeing Galore, Flat Rock Playhouse, Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, Carl Sandburg Home, Tubing the Green River, Canoeing, Golfing, Snow Skiing, Waterfalls, WNC Nature Center, Gem Museum, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Park, FolkArt Center, Concerts, Garden Tours, NC Arboretem, Seasonal Festivals, Fine Arts Centers, Historic Johnson Farm, Pisgah National Forest, Great antiquing, Skateboarding in Saluda, and Much, Much More!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
In-season rate for 2 nights/$638.00 and for 1 week/$1430.00
Out-of-season rate for 2 nights/$550.00 and for 1 week/$1210.00
Rent Three Weeks & Get the Fourth Week FREE.
We book well in advance so call or e-mail us to ensure your reservation.
Rates include taxes and cleaning. Security deposit of $150.00 is
required upon reservation and is refundable within 30 days of departure.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- the Great Escape - Saluda, NC - North Carolina Vacation Real Estate Rental - Historic Cottage in a Small Historic Town!
- part of the amazing view from the rear deck - Saluda, NC - North Carolina Vacation Real Estate Rental - Historic Cottage in a Small Historic Town!
- a portion of the master bedroom and bath-just an example of the quality - Saluda, NC - North Carolina Vacation Real Estate Rental - Historic Cottage in a Small Historic Town!
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