Renovated but rustic historic home near Lake James and Asheville and by winery

Home is very close to Lake James. The owners are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the quiet setting and seeing the deer in the evening. Home had everything we needed.

The house has a lovely patio overlooking beautiful countryside where one could enjoy wine, tea or coffee, even in the rain. Besides the countryside, deer families often frolicked, it seemed, just for our enjoyment. Beside the beautiful wineries nearby, Lake James was a short drive and a fun place for swimming and boating; it too lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful lakes in the US.

The house is cozy and everything works! The family has done a great job. And for the kids there's TV, games and ping-pong!

Our stay at this Daniel and Ellen's rental house was exactly what we needed. We were out and about each day exploring and attending meetings in Lenoir, Granite Falls, Morganton and Hickory. The house is close enough to the highway to be convenient, but far enough from the hustle and bustle to soak up the country peace and calm We were greeted coming up the drive by 14 deer, and then at the house by fresh daffodils and a bottle of sparkling wine. This is a historic home, but had no "old house" smell to it, instead it smelled like fresh air and cinnamon.

We specifically wanted to stay somewhere with a kitchen so we could cook some meals to save money, and the kitchen worked perfect for us. Full set of dishes and pots and pans, full size stove/oven and a modern fridge. The one bathroom had great water pressure and the water was nice and hot. Towels were nice and thick and soft. We also had very good cell reception (Verizon). We did have some internet connection issues, by Daniel immediately worked on correcting that and had the provider on property the next day.

The couch was comfortable and the ping pong table was great fun. We even got to try out the hammock briefly :-). We saw deer each morning and several evenings. The owners have many night lights about the home making it easier to navigate at night, though the staircase, being older, is a bit narrow. The floors also show their historical roots and are just a bit uneven.... could be an issue for someone whose balance is compromised. The many historic decorations make me wish we'd had time to sit down with Daniel and hear all the stories. We also wish we'd had more time to explore out Asheville way.

For dry red wine drinkers we highly recommend the neighboring South Creek winery and their Maestro red blend. Silver Fork, which is close by, was also good and Lake James Cellars has a real nice selection.

We were planning a visit to the Lake James area of NC and found this place on VRBO. The price was right and it looked inviting so we booked 3 nights. The house sits up on a hill with a long winding driveway. We were greeted by the owner, Daniel. The house is an older home. Reminds us of an old farm house with wood floors and antique furnishings. The kitchen is small but functional. Same for the bathroom. Don't look for cable TV but who needs that when you can sit back and read a book or have a conversation with your mate or family. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom and the bed was very comfortable but if you're over 6 ft. tall, you might want to use the upstairs bedroom. I should point out that the host live next doors and have two wonderful dogs, Lizzie and Pony. Very friendly older dogs. We had to cut our stay short and they were very accommodating when our plans changed. Their location was central to our needs and we will be staying there in the near future!

The host are very friendly and helpful. This area is very quiet and peaceful. I would rent this Farmhouse again.

Thank you Ellen and Daniel for the stay.