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

Loved the house antique country style. Very comfortable and spacious. Very clean. Highly recommended.

We had an extended stay here while building our house in Morganton. The house sits on 100 acres in a quiet area of Nebo, and while you feel like you are way out in the country, the interstate is minutes away giving easy access to nearby attractions such as wineries and Lake James. Morganton, with a variety of restaurant options, is about 15 minutes away. There is a 1/2 mile drive from the main road to the house which cuts through two huge fields of the property. A "resident" herd of about 15 deer wander through the fields early morning and in the evening. The owners, Daniel and Ellen, are a wonderful couple who live close by and are responsive to any needs you may have while respecting your privacy. Their number one concern is for you to be comfortable-and you will be! Upon our arrival, we were welcomed with a vase of fresh flowers, chocolates, and a bottle of wine from a nearby winery with a lovely note that included a history of the house. A very nice touch! This is a very charming house. It is rustic, but very nicely appointed with period furniture. We found it to be impeccably clean. The kitchen is rather small but fully equipped and there is a nice dining table and chairs. A new Weber grill is available for use on the front porch. The one bathroom is in the middle of the house and not attached to the bedroom on the main floor, as with most "modern" houses. But, this is not a modern house! The tub/shower has plenty of hot water and a great water pressure. There is one large sink to share. The towels, bed linens and bed covers are quality. There is a laundry room area with a washer and dryer to use, if needed. The house is furnished mostly with lamps that you turn on at the source. One of the charms of this lovely restored home! The bathroom does have a wall switch to turn on a light as you enter and there is also a wall switch for an upstairs hall light. For house "entertainment" the living room is equipped with a flat screen TV with satellite and a DVD player. A ping pong table is upstairs. Our cell phones worked fine. Due to the country location, the internet was occasionally "persnickety", but certainly functional, and Daniel was always just a call away to help with any minor troubleshooting. In summation, we loved staying here (and so did our dog!!!). It is so peaceful and quiet you will feel like you are miles from "everywhere". It is rustic, but very comfortable, and a perfect place to relax. Highly recommended.

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.