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Historic McGuire House - Riverfront Historic House in Todd!

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Reviews
6.6 out of 10
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Todd, NC
  • Popular LocationTed Mackorell Soccer Complex18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian State University22 min drive
  • Popular LocationKidd Brewer Stadium23 min drive
  • AirportNorth Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Historic McGuire House - Riverfront Historic House in Todd!

Incredible views from the two porches of the river and mountains, fishing, kayaking, biking in front of this amazing home just down the road from Boone It has been recently renovated with high end furnishings and updated kitchen and bathrooms. The house has a complimentary computer and there is fiber optic WiFi throughout. It sits nestled between hills on 5.5 acres over looking the beautiful New River. A bubbling creek runs down from the big barn past the deck, across to join the New River. Fish, swim or tube right in front or just relax and watch the river from a rocking chair on the front or upstairs porches. The house is famous too - it is on the cover of the best selling novel Nobody's Fool by Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo.

Please note that this property absolutely does not permit pets anywhere in or on the premises at any time including outdoor spaces. Bona fide service animals with appropriate certification may be permitted, and the presence of a certified service animal must be disclosed prior to check-in. Misrepresenting a pet as a certified service animal is a crime under North Carolina law. Guests who bring a pet to a no-pet home will be subject to a non-refundable $500 extra cleaning fee to remove pet hair and dander and clean carpets and upholstery.
If any pets are discovered during your tenancy including via security camera or observation of neighbors or BRMR staff, your credit card on file will be charged for the above-mentioned fee, and you will be evicted without refund of unused days.

Additional Notes:
- All BRMR homes offer well stocked kitchens with all utensils needed to cook meals. There is also a "starter set" of paper products at the house: a roll of toilet paper per bath, several garbage bags, a small vial of dishwashing liquid, a few tablets of dishwasher detergent, some laundry pods, a roll of paper towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and some makeup remover cloths. There are enough of these items for one night, or maybe two. We do not provide hair dryers. Towels and linens will be provided.
- Check in is after 4pm and Checkout is by 10am
- Must electronically sign an additional Rental Agreement Terms and Conditions and any Neighborhood Rules sent by Host (property manager) or entry information cannot be sent.
- Must be at least 25 years old to reserve. This person is required to be the person signing the agreement and must be one of the persons staying in the property for the reserved dates.
- No smoking inside the home. No trace of smoking left outside the home.
- Do not leave food or trash outside as it could attract animals. All trash must be bagged and placed in the trash receptacle indicated in the Welcome Book inside the house or your digital guidebook.
- No parties or gatherings above the posted occupancy allowed at any time. Keep outside noise respectable.
- 4WD/AWD and/or chains recommended during winter (Nov-March) for all homes. Travelers visiting during the winter months where inclement weather may be possible should come prepared with an AWD or 4WD vehicle, and chains may also be required if it snows. No refunds, allowances, or date changes will be given to travelers who are not prepared with the proper vehicle, as outlined in the Rental Agreement.

CANCELLATION POLICY -
Bookings canceled 30+ days before arrival will receive a refund of the deposit.
Bookings canceled between 15-29 days before arrival will receive a refund of half of he deposit.
Bookings canceled within 14 days of arrival are not entitled to a refund unless the reservation dates are rebooked to another guest.
All bookings are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

NCREC Broker Name: Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
NCREC License Number: 29198

Property manager

Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Premier Host
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Todd

Located in Todd, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Elk Knob State Park and Howard Knob County Park, while Horn in the West and Hickory Ridge Living History Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex or Holmes Convocation Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Todd, NC

What's nearby

  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 18 min drive
  • Horn in the West - 21 min drive
  • Appalachian State University - 22 min drive
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 23 min drive
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hatchet Coffee - 19 min drive
  • Booneshine Brewing Com - 19 min drive
  • Bald Guy Brew Coffee Roasting Company - 17 min drive
  • Subway - 19 min drive
  • Thompson Seafood - 12 min drive

Reviews

6.6
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and cozy house
The location was beautiful. It is about 25min from Boone and 50min away from sugar mountain. The house is cozy and old. It was very clean. The house needs a little tlc as there are things falling apart. Bathroom cabinets, soap dispenser filled with mostly water, light fixtures without working bulbs in bedroom and downstairs hall, etc. Besides this, we had a great time and was perfect for our family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nick R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Bathroom could have been cleaner and there were zero spices in the kitchen (not even salt). The place will comfortably sleep 6 or 7 but it’s very difficult for a large group to hang out in any room or either porch. Our large group had to separate into different areas to hang out unless we all sat in the front yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Melanie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Vacation
Overall nice property ease access to Boone and surrounding areas. The outside needs yard maintenance and the bedrooms need updated/ new bed spreads. The sofa in the TV room needs replacing. The house itself was very comfortable, warm and all you needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

James C., South Carolina, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great House and Great Location
I want to write a fair review and explain the grade I gave it. I will start with the positives which completely outweigh the negatives. Firstly, it is in the best location if you want to spend time on the river. There is a small park that is a 2min walk to get to and you can swim there or get on tubes or kyaks and ride them from there down, or you can drive a mile or two up the road and park, and put in there and get out at the park, or you can put in at the park and there are two places you can get out at. Don't have tubes? There are three tube rental places, one across from the house, and one at each end of the road, so you are covered. For our needs, it was a perfect spot. Secondly, the house was pretty nice on the inside. It was clean and they pretty much have it user friendly stocked. The inside was pretty much how they presented it and the outside was kind of. The house was really nice, on the inside upstairs and downstairs and overall it was a great place to stay, but it does have some issues you will notice. So, here are the negatives: Firstly, they need more bowls, stirring spoons, mixer beaters (had a mixer but no beaters), rubber spatula, and just general kitchen supplies used for cooking. They had plenty of pans and pots. Knives were dull, so need a way to sharpen them. If we use this house again, we will bring a sharpener. The kitchen layout is alright, but the stovetop takes a little bit to heat up, but once it does, it stays hot for a while, so beware of that. There is no icemaker, but they do provide ice trays and a bowl. The water is great!!! The floor in the kitchen has some soft spots, as well as the floor in front of the downstairs bathroom. We had an issue with the tv remote that wouldn't work, so we called and they came out, however, the only place it worked for was the upstairs tv and the static was so bad you couldn't really watch it, so we did without tv, which was fine. We were able to manually control the one downstairs with the console. The upstairs restroom toilet area is poorly designed; they have a ledge that runs alongside the toilet that forces you to sit on it at an angle, which is very uncomfortable, but the little boys loved it for a foot rest. They use window units, so no central heat and air, but we had no problem with that; it stayed a nice temp in the house. There is no cell phone coverage there, so use the wireless, which isn't that great upstairs. Landscape needs better care. Look for my other review.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

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This home is managed by Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals is the High Country's leading vacation rental company. Our mission is to be a respite for thousands of guests each year from their hectic lives. Founded in 2002, we have succeeded with a singular mission: We strive to treat all homeowners, guests, and co-workers with the utmost care and respect. We truly care about all guests because we know that most endure stressful lives back home, and they cherish the times that they can escape to a restful haven in these beautiful North Carolina mountains. Let our team help you find the perfect vacation getaway!

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