Cottage
Loafers Glory Rustic Escape in N.C. Mountains
Bakersville, North Carolina, United States
This is an upgraded 70-year-old farmhouse on 2 acres of land for those who want “country living”br1. You can see/hear trains (about 2-3x night/day) as well as the North Toe River.brbr2. Pets are allowed, so if you have any allergies keep this in mind.brbr3. My internet is limited to 100 GB per month. Ok for cell phone/ internet but not available for any type of Streaming.brThe spacebrThis is a 3 bedroom/1 bath cottage and is a true escape from city life. I recommend our cottage to anyone who wants a nice relaxing, secluded getaway.brbrI do have over 100 VHS/DVDs library and a few 32-inch TVs that you can watch at the cottage! I also have a 33 1/3 record player to play old-time music, albums, etc.brbrI allow pets, but you are responsible to clean up after them meaning no fur, odors, or messes. I have a vacuum, Swiffer, and a mop for your convenience.brbrSmoking is prohibited inside.brbr**Things to know when Confirming bookings**brbr1. You must keep the gate closed at all times so that no one can come in.brbr2. I charge only $89 for a cottage for 6 people with $0 cleaning fee so before you leave, please:brbrA) Clean pet fur/messesbrbrB) Wash and put away used dishes, pans, etc.brbrC) Wash & dry all the bed sheets & towels that you used. Fold bed sheets and leave on designated beds. Fold towels and put in towel cabinet by the bathroom.brbrD) Since I cannot have trash service because of my location outside of city limits, please get rid of all your trash by bringing it to “Bakersville Trash and Recycling Center”, just north of Bakersville on your right on Hwy 226 N, on the way to Spruce Pine.brbrE) Please text pictures upon your departure so we can ensure the house is suitable for the next guest’s arrival.brbrSo, if these items are not issues, welcome!brI hope you enjoy and please treat my cottage like it was yours.brGuest accessbrI own roughly 2 acres around my cottage including an old tobacco barn and a shed by the railroad. The rest of the farm around me is owned by my neighbors. I do not have river access, so please do not use the road beyond the train tracks as it belongs to my neighbor.brOther things to notebrAmenities close to my cottage:brFood:br1) Bonnie & Clyde'sbr2) Lee’s Country Cafebr3) Helen's Restaurantbr4) Mammie's Breakfast Barnbr5) Spruce Pinebr(hospital, fast food, Western Sizzlin', Super Walmart, downtown restaurants & antique shops)brbrMy cottage is in the North Carolina Mountains-br1) Mitchell Mountainbr2) Roan Mountainbr3) Grandfather Mountainbr4) Chimney Rock Mountainbr- - - - - - - - - - -brSPRING SEASONbr(April- May-June)br*Visit Spruce Pine - The gateway to Blue Ridge Pkwy (free)br*Visit the Biltmore Castle/Estate (cost)br- - - - - - - - - -br*SUMMER SEASON*br(July- Aug-Sept)brbr*Riverwalks- Bakerville, Spruce Pine(free)br*Mitchell Mnt and Roan Mnt (free)br*The Penland School for Folk Crafts.br*The Linville Caverns - Explore stalagmites & stalactites.br*Tweetsie Railroad - western theme amusement parkbr*Historical Mast General Store at Valle Crucisbr*Gem mining for kidsbr*Mount Mitchell - Tallest Mountain on East Coast (parking, views, hiking trails - free)br*Roan Mountain - part of the Appalachian Trail that goes from N.C. to Maine (free).br*Lake James State Park at Paddy creek entrance-(Swimming, Boating, Fishing, Picnic - free)br- - - - - - - - - - -brA day's ride away is Dollyworld, Great Smoky National parkbr- - - - - - - - - - - - -br*FALL SEASON* (Oct- Nov- Dec)br*change of colors along the Blue Ridge Pkwy Scenic Drive (free)br*Visit local Towns with Apple Festivals.brSee the Biltmore Christmas Display at the Biltmore Castle Estate in Asheville.br- - - - - - - - - -br*WINTER SEASON*br(Jan-Feb-March)br*Ski areas activities- snow tubing, skiing & snow rides (cost)br*Beech Mountainbr*Sugar Mountainbr*Hawk Nest Snow Mountain and Appalachian Ski Mountain
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