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Spectacular Mountain Views, Reverse Sunrises/Awesome Sunsets.
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,900 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 4 nights |
Overview
House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, sleeps 6 adults (3 couples) plus two small children
'Serendipity' offers guests an unique mountain experience with spectacular views, cool summer evenings, unbeatable fall weather, leaf color changes and moderate winters, all in a warm, pleasant home fully equipped with all amenities. Sip a cup of morning coffee on the deck while enjoying the golden morning sunshine on Albert Mountain. Share your favorite beverage in the evening on the swing or observation deck (Boardroom) in the wooded area at the side of the house. Be in awe of the vibrant sunsets. Watch the phethora of song birds and deer roam through the property. Build a fire in the winter. Enjoy satellite TV with two 32' LCD HDTV's with stero system and DVD player. Prepare your favorite meal in a fully equipped kitchen or on the gas grill. Relax in the jetted tub in the master bedroom. All of this conveniently located near everything offered by the Great Smoky Mountains.
'Serendipity' is a custom home built in 2006 and is still owned by the original owners who have used it as a second home. The pride of ownership will be apparent. Be among the first to enjoy a memorable vacation at Serendipity.
Deck. Over 300 sf with swing, four rocking chairs and outside dinning table for four.
Master Bedroom. A comfortable sized bedroom, tray ceiling, ceiling fan with queensize bed, amoire, end tables, lamps and rocking chair. Opens to outside deck. Large bath area with two sinks, separate shower stall and jetted tub. Huge walk-in closet with antique dresser/mirror.
Second Bedroom. Furnished with queensize bed, end tables, lamps and antique dresser/mirror. Ceiling fan. Spacious closet.
Third Bedroom. Furnished with comfortable futon, covertible to a double bed, ceiling fan, amoire holding 32' HDTV, end tables, lamp and rocking chair. Opens to outsde deck.
Great Room. Features unusal wood floors, wood burning stone fireplace, liquor cabinet/wine rack, kitchen bar with chairs, 32' HDTV with stereo system and DVD player. Music/movie library available. Unique conversation height dining table for eight, recliner, sofa and glider. WIFI service is available.
Kitchen. Fully equipped with modern appliances including 26 cu. in. fridge with ice maker, D/W, microwave, oven/range. Toaster oven. Waffle iron. All pots, pans, skillets, bowls, dishes, coffee mugs, silverware, knives are included. Large pantry. Everything you need to prepare a meal is included.
Laundry Room. Complete with washer/dryer and laundry tub. Vacuum cleaner and cleaning supplies.
Keywords: Beautiful, comfortably furnished, mountain retreat situated on one acre wooded lot with incredible mountain views from all bedrooms and a spacious covered deck.
About Kendall Allen
My wife, Carol, and I are native Floridians. Carol retired in 2006 as an office manager for an interior design company in central Florida. My business is real estate and I'm still active as a broker and commercial property owner.
Avocations include golf, fishing, woodworking and traveling. The mountains of NC have been our summer home since 2006. It is always nice to get out of the summer heat in Florida and enjoy the cooler temps in the mountains.
Our usual plans have changed so we have decided to share our mountain home with others looking for a memorable vacation.
Kendall Allen purchased this house in 2006
Why Kendall Allen chose Smoky Mountains
We have vacationed in the Franklin, NC area for over thirty years. When Carol retired in 2006, we decided to look for a second home in the mountains. After looking at over two dozen homes for a week, we stumbled into Deer Ridge to look at an open house. When we walked in the front door and saw the view from the great room and the deck, we knew it was meant to be ours. Custom built, great views, wood floors, spacious kitchen, a large master suite, all on an acre of wooded land. When searching for a name for the house, 'Serendipity' fit perfectly. It was indeed an unexpected, fortunate finding of great joy!
What makes this house unique
Enjoying the amenities at 'Serendipity' is great, but it is close to all of the exciting venues, sights and experiences afforded by a mountain visit. Excellent restaurants are available in Franklin to the north or in Dillard and Clayton, Ga to the south. It is less than a 30 minute drive to Highlands, NC with all of its shops, restaurants and golf courses. Visit Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls along the way.
If you are a model airplane enthuiast, a local model airplane club has a ten acre airfield just below the house. Watch planes from the deck or drive down to the airfield and get up close and personal. Guests are welcome.
Franklin is now the home to the new Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center. Enjoy name entertainers like the Oak Ridge Boys, Kenny Rogers, Lee Greenwood, Gatlin Brothers as well as regional and local talent. Prices are reasonable too!
Golfers will find numerous challenging courses in north GA as well as in western NC, all less than an hour away. Mill Creek Country Club in Franklin offers a true mountain golf experience as well.
One of the highlights of any trip to the mountains is a trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway. With elevations over 5000 ft, there are inumerable incredible views. Dine on a mountain top at the famous Pisgah Inn or pack a lunch and picnic at one of the many picnic areas along the way. Access to the Parkway is available south of Waynesville about 45 miles north.
Franklin is known for it's gem mining opportunities. Rafting trips for all skill levels on any of several rivers is available within an hour's drive. In the winter, skiing and other winter activities can be found @ Maggie Valley, also about an hour away.
The mountains are a hiker's delight. One can enjoy the historical Appalachian or Bertram Trails or the famous Whiteside Mountain trail between Highlands and Cashiers. Many, many other trails for all skill levels are close by. The rewards of climbing to a mountain top are indescribable.
Amenities
Otto House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1900 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 8
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Broadband Access ...
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Fireplace
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Mobile Phone ...
- Parking ...
- Parking Off Street
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- Master Bath equipped with jetted tub and separate shower. Double sinks. Huge walk-in closet. Picture window over tub provides for picturesque view to side yard.
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Queen size Beds (2), Futons (1). Sleeping for six adults. Air mattress available for children.
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio ...
- Golf ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- jetted tub ...
- churches
- cinemas
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(37 traveler reviews)
Wonderful Mountain Retreat for all!!Just Perfect!!
We loved Serendipity!!It was wonderful working with Ken to secure our booking and answer my many questions. We loved the home and wished it was ours!!The view from the huge porch was terrific and since it was up so high it felt as though we were in a tree house- at least that is our grandson's thought! I loved sitting in one of the many rocking chairs on the porch and watching the birds and relaxing. The kitchen was fully stocked and so very useful , no detail is left out by Ken ! The soaking/jet tub was great! We loved the layout of the house with the master at one end and the other 2 bedrooms on the other side,so great for the grandchildren. And the open concept living/dining and kitchen was great as I prepared meals and could watch the family play. At night we would go out on the porch and it felt as though you could touch the stars! We would take walks each evening in the neighborhood and it was so very peaceful, hardly saw another person . Our daughter even put up her hammock in the trees surrounding the home. The town of Franklin is nearby,about 12 min ,and has everything you would need. Grocery stores, cute shops, looked like nice eateries, a huge playground,a neat tea shop- Loose Leaf Asylum, also a nice church at Holly Springs, and not that far from Dry Falls which was perfect with the young grandchildren! We even found an "off the beaten path" pottery shop - less than 2 miles away- Four Winds Pottery ( 66 Shadow Drive ,Otto)awesome pottery pieces made right there by Marie . We had never stayed in the Smokey's before ,but Serendipity made me love them.We kept the curtains on the slider opened all night and could awaken to the different views/ color as the sun rose over the mountain.It was beautiful!We hope to come back again one day. We have stayed at many VRBOs, this IS OUR FAVORITE One!! Thank you, Ken!!!
Fantastic!!!!
The Serndipity house was incredible. Everything that we needed for our stay was available to us. The view from the porch was spectacular. We spent most of our time on the porch enjoying the magnificent sunsets and the beautiful smokey mountain fog in the morning. My parents are 80 so comfort was my main concern. Everyone slept very well and it was just so relaxing for everyone. The cabin was 2 miles away from the wedding venue so that was an added convenience for us all. I would recommend this lovely cabin in the woods to anyone visiting the great smokey mountains. A very special thank you to the owners for sharing this gorgeous property!
Lovely home with beautiful views
This house is tastefully decorated- no detail is overlooked in guest comfort and enjoyment. Close to main roadway, but not that close that you can't feel you've "escaped it all." Ken, the owner, is spectacular, generous with advice and assistance should you require it. We look forward to renting again soon!
Peaceful Mountain View
This home was very comfortable, clean, and located in a quiet and relaxing area of town. We enjoyed the large living area and the expansive porch with an incredible view. The sunsets and sunrises were spectacular. The home accommodated our two small families with restful bedroom retreats on either side of the living area. The master bedroom was lovely and spacious. The guest bedroom and bonus room gave us plenty of space to find a quiet retreat when needed. I would stay at Serendipity again.
Great home, great owners and a great experience.
The Allens pay attention to all the details that matter when one rents a home. The home was roomy, clean, pest free, stocked with supplies and very comfortable. You really feel "at home."
The community gated community is full of wildlife and friendly neighbors. If you are a birdwatcher, there were no less than 25 different species of birds we saw during our stay. The Allens provide bird feeders for you to keep stocked. Between the squirrels and the birds, they provided a lot of entertainment as they came and went.
During the fall foliage, we saw incredible beauty as the leaves changed and the nights got cooler. We hiked and fished from Brevard (French Broad) to Sylva (Tuck) to the Highlands (Callasaga). There are many restaurants within a half hour that are 3 star and better. Two in Franklin, one in Clayton and 4 in Highlands. And, if you really want to stretch, make the trip to Cashiers to the Canyon Kitchen. In the past we have mined for gemstones at the Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. A great experience and true prospecting. Not like the other mines where the ground is "salted"--where they put the gemstones in the dirt for you. What's the fun in that????
You cannot go wrong in renting this property. It is a comfortable get-away and a true gem in the Franklin/Otto area.
Another great stay!
Thanks again for providing such a great place to relax. Awesome views of the mountains and a great rocking chair porch. Not much more you can ask for! Hope to be back next year!
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Gem mining, live entertainment, sightseeing by air from Macon County Airport, model airplane airfield.
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Rates & Availability
Otto House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer
May 1 2017 -
Oct 31 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$130
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$780
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$2,400
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Early Fall
Nov 1 2017 -
Nov 19 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$110
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$660
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$2,100
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Thanksgiving
Nov 20 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
4 night minimum stay
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$130
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$780
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Late Fall
Nov 27 2017 -
Dec 19 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$110
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$660
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$2,100
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Christmas/New Year
Dec 20 2017 -
Jan 2 2018
4 night minimum stay
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$130
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$780
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My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
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$130
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$780
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$2,400
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Additional information about rental rates
| Refundable damage deposit | $150 |
| Housekeeping | $100 + Tax |
| Housekeeping Extra | $50 + Tax |
| Tax Rate | 9.75% |
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
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