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The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY)

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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Tryon, NC
  • Place, Tryon International Equestrian Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Green River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, BMW Performance Center
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

About this property

The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY)

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene place. Located less than 5 minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center! This is your home away from home. Same exit as the Buffalo Farm! Plenty of room for your horse trailers. 15 min from The historic String Of Pearls, for amazing antiquing. It is 30 minutes to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Message for any questions!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 4 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton is home to this vacation home. Bechtler House and House of Flags Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mountain Brook Vineyards and Overmountain Vineyards. The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center and Landrum Depot are also worth visiting.
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Tryon, NC

What's nearby

  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Green River - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Lure - 23 min drive - 34.3 km
  • WestGate Mall - 34 min drive - 59.9 km
  • BMW Performance Center - 42 min drive - 74.9 km

Getting around

  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roger's Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Legends Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Al's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Campagna - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY)?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY) on May 31, 2026 start from $455, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Howell House (PET FRIENDLY) located?

Situated in Rutherfordton, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Tryon International Equestrian Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mountain Brook Vineyards and Overmountain Vineyards. Green River is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nathan was one of the absolute best hosts I’ve ever had at any VRBO. He was kind, answered quickly and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We were there for a horse show at the equestrian center and the property was perfect! The location could not have been better and Nathan was such a gracious host, we were able to focus on our daughter’s competition and not worry about anything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nathan Howell

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