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on Betty's Creek |
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"Very
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Otto, North Carolina
28763
For online
reservations ...
http://www.turnstonecabins.com/res-BlueRidgeOnline.htm
Email:
info@turnstonecabins.com
Phone 706-746-7582
Your Hosts: Ben & Dianne Parrish |
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Nestled in the Blue
Ridge chain of the Appalachian mountains, in the shadow of
Pickens Nose Mountain, North Carolina just 5 miles from
Dillard, Georgia is a very unique log cabin vacation rental
hideaway. The lure of these early 1800's Appalachian style,
log rental cabins in this setting is irresistible. Let your
mind slip back in time. As you approach our cabins, you'll
admire the hand-hewed craftsmanship that was used by the
early Appalachian settlers and is still being duplicated
today. Massive hemlock logs with their dovetail notched
corners and chinking, exposed ceiling beams held in place by
wooden pegs, a sleeping loft, pine floors and tin roofs form
these primitive style homesteads. The charm of the 1700's
and 1800's but with all of the conveniences of today. |
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Each cabin has a full
kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, toaster; Rock
fireplace, VCR with TV, telephone, BBQ Grill, porch rockers,
swing, all linens, and towels. Ceiling fans cool the cabins
on warm summer days; electric wall units heat each room for
your comfort. |
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road ends at our secluded hideaway … meaning there is no
through traffic. Our property joins Betty's Creek (one of
the most pristine, beautiful creeks in the area) and extends
up Brushy Ridge Mountain where we join the 24,500 acre
Southern Nantahala Wilderness and Standing Indian Wildlife &
Bear Reserve. |
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A marked trail leads
from our cabins west to join the scenic Appalachian Trail at
Betty's Creek Gap (about 1 1/2 hour hike). There is an
abundance of wild flowers in this Appalachian Rainforest
from early spring until November; flowering trees; flame
azaleas; mountain laurel; rhododendron; the many varieties
of ferns; the clear tumbling streams; all add delight to
your visit in all seasons. If you plan on day hiking, don't
forget a rain coat or parka. |
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Wild turkeys come to
the creek daily to drink. Other wildlife using our property
and the adjoining wilderness include: bear, white-tailed
deer, raccoon, skunk, fox, squirrels, eagles, grouse and an
array of songbirds. This is a true mountain wilderness area
that brings nature lovers back again and again. |
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When you come to
Turnstone Log Cabins, be prepared to relax, rock
in our high-backed porch rockers, smell the clean mountain
air, sit on huge rocks or your deck beside the creek and let
your cares drift away…. Maybe you'll spot a wild turkey.
Perhaps you'd enjoy fly-fishing for rainbow trout at Andy's
Trout Farm, it's just down the creek and you don't even need
a license. (You gotta' try grilled rainbow trout… a real
mountain treat) or spend the afternoon walking the marked
and maintained mountain trails through the wilderness area
or along the creek. NO POLLUTION … NO CROWDS … or schedules
to keep. |
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Be
sure to bring a sweater or light jacket even in the summer,
since the evening temperature often drops below 55 degrees.
The valley and creek is bathed with a very cool evening
breeze coming down from the 5000 foot high surrounding
mountain peaks. |
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Antique and hand-made beds in all bedrooms. |
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All cabins have wood-burning stone fireplaces. |
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