Sunday, November 2, 2008



Perfect Getaway


Looking for a place for the perfect getaway? This is the cottage for you. 2 nice size bedrooms, 1.5 baths, huge great room and a kitchen with more than all the comforts of home. Comfortably sleeps 5. Private gated community. Short stroll to private beach area with canoe for your enjoyment.
Preston's Thicket

Looking for the perfect place for a private getaway, family reunion or your dream wedding? Preston's Thicket is for you. Located only 10 miles from downtown Lake Lure Beach and Grocery Store. Close to Asheville, Hendersonville and Rutherfordton. The perfect place for the perfect vacation!4 large bedrooms, 2 up and 2 on main level. Master on main with bathroom access. 2 full baths, one on each level. Large laundry/mud room with new front loader washer and dryer. Nice sized gathering room. Large kitchen with all the comforts of home. One look and you will see this home was created with love!Rocking chair screened in porch overlooking stocked pond with waterfall. Wildlife galore! Plenty of duck food(included) for the many ducks dropping by. Short walk to Broad river for additional fishing or a great place to cool off. Furry friends are always welcome! 10 X 10 kennel for your convenience.Plenty of room on the large grounds for a tent or two. RV parking available for an additional $25 nightly. This truly is a place to come for years to come and build memories to last a life time!!!
Paradise Point

$600 weekly special through 2008!!!Perfect mountain getaway, located in a private gated community in Lake Lure, North Carolina. Two nice size bedrooms with a queen size and two twins that can be converted into a king size bed. There is also a full size futon for an extra sleeping area.Huge living room with Large windows to let the sunshine in. The kitchen is fully equiped with all the comforts of home. Large dining area that opens into a 3 seasons room for additional living space.Plenty of decking to enjoy the abundance of wildlife, or just to curl up with a good book and enjoy the serenity. It is just a short stroll to the private beach area, there is even a kayak there for your enjoyment. There is something for everyone to do in this quaint little town. Lake Lure beach and water Park as well as Chimney Rock and Bat Cave are less than 3 miles away. Come join us for your next vacation getaway.

Heaven's Gate
This Beautiful New Log Home has the most breath taking view of the mountain ranges, you will see why it is called "Heaven's Gate"3 Large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms all on separate floors with separate A/C zones allows you and your family plenty of privacy and an abundance of space with maximum comfort. The top floor has a king size bed, separate bathroom with a walk-in shower as well as a pull out queen sleeper sofa in a separate living/loft area. Two televisions including a 61" in loft area and a DVD player.The main floor has a queen bed, separate bathroom with a shower/tub, main gathering room with fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, laundry room and dining room. Highchair. Television and DVD player.The bottom floor is outfitted with your children in mind. It has both a full and twin bed, full size futon, 2 queen size air mattresses and a pack-n-play for infants/toddlers with a separate bathroom with a shower/tub. A huge family room comes complete with a wet bar, foosball table, Play station 2 system with plenty of games, movies and even board games for those lazy afternoons. Television and DVD player.A waterfall and several creeks are located with in walking distance as well as an abundance of walking trails and hiking opportunities. This home has plenty of parking and is located in a private gated community. Located less than 3 miles from downtown Lake Lure's beach and waterpark, Chimney Rock Park (hikers paradise), restaurants, shopping -your family will want to come back again and again and make your own memories that will last a life time!

Tranquilities NestTranquility awaits you in this lovingly decorated home. Sit back and relax. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind. Perched on a mountain top with gorgeous year round views. Still need to get to the city? Not a problem. Convenient to Lake Lure, Black Mountain, Hendersonville and Asheville. Who could ask for more!

Sunday, October 26, 2008


Turner is Barbarajean's 4 year old Standard Poodle. He loves hiking in the NC Mountains with his nieces, Ashley and Hailey

Katie - Barbarajean's 13 year old Giant Schnauzer, is the family Matriarch

Nellie

Nellie
She is my baby girl. She is now 7. We rescued her when she was only 4 weeks old.

Guy Gustav O'Brian

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The Emperor. He rules the house. Guy(Gee) is 11 years old. We rescued him 2 years ago.

Baby Emma

Baby Emma
Thrown for a car when she was only 2 weeks old. She has taken our family by storm. She is my Heart.

Wilson

Wilson
Rescued 1.5 years ago. Wilson and Emma are best friends.

You've come a long way Baby!

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Baby Emma and her daddy (6 months old)