Cottage on Worlds Edge . Close to Lake Lure. 5 secluded acres, romantic getaway for two. Porch and fireplace. 828.247.0404 www.rentalo.com/1328/thecottageonworlds.html

The Guest House. Lake Adger S/D. 3 bedroom, one level home sleeps 6. Gas fireplace, mountain views, hiking. 828.894.5432 or 585.748.2444

Silver Creek Campground and RV Hookup. Wooded tent sites, camping cabins. Two stocked fishing ponds, swimming pool and recreation center. Fun-yaks, tubes and shuttle service to Green River for water recreation. 828.894.2331 or 800.510.1603. www.camptheusa.com .

Columbus, NC (Columbus/Tryon area)

Butterfly Creek Inn. Romantic woodland retreat with 5-star amenities and a nearby waterfall. 828.894.6393. www.butterfy.creek.com

Days Inn . Free wireless internet, continental breakfast. Outdoor pool. Pets considered. 800.325.2525 or 828.894.3303

The Pattie Inn. Renovated suites and rooms in downtown Columbus. Fine-dining restaurant too. 828.894.0560.

Rosewood Chalet. Four bedrooms with queen, full, and single beds.941.371.1333 or 941.685.9719

Woodlane House. Four bedroom home. Quiet. One pet with approval. Avalable for longer term stays. 828.894.8241 www.kangaroogolf.com/woodlane

GREEN CREEK (Green River Area)

Cagle Cabin - Green River Highlands Log cabin, sleeps 6. Pets considered. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. 843.332.6440

Creekside Cabin - Green River Highlands. 5 bedroom/3 bath log home on 8 acres. Hot tub, HDTV, wireless internet. 941.371.1891 www.stayinnorthcarolina.com (under Middle Mountains)

Green River Log Cabin - sleeps 8. Pets considered. Access to Green river. 305.798.3937. www.greenriverlogcabin.com

Green River Plantation. Built in 1804, this mansion offers four beautiful rooms with baths. 828. 286.1461. www.green-river.net

Green River Vineyard Bed and Breakfast. Thirty acres of beautiful land surrounded by vineyards. 828.863.4705. www.greenriverbb.com

Ridge View Cabin . Green River Highlands. 2 bedroom/one bath.

Saluda

A historic mountain village with art galleries, old fashioned hardware store, excellent restaurants (some have local musicians playing Thursday and Friday nights).

Azalea Hill Cottage. Couples, walk to town. Pets considered. 828.894.0744 www.vrbo.com/168063

Bear Creek Lodge - one and two-bedroom efficiencies near Pearson's Falls. 828.749.9647 www.saludacabins.com

The Brow- two-bedroom, 1.5 baths, fireplace. Townhouse on White Oak Mountain. 828.775.0909

Buttercup Cottage - 2 bedrooms/2baths, kitchen. Pets considered. 828.749.9538 www.saludabutteercupcottage.com

Charles Street Garden Suite- one block from downtown Saluda. 828.749.5846 www.charlesstreetgarden.com

Cottages of Dark Corner - 2&3 bedroom secluded cootages. pivate spas. Mountain views, trails, waterfall. Pets considered. 828.749.3580. www.cottagesofdarkcorner.com

Green River Cove Camping. Located on the Green River. Campsite with water and electrical hookups. restroom and shower facilities. Tube, kayak and inflatable canoe rental. 828.749.3781

The Oaks Bed and Breakfast. Victorian B&B. Four bedroms and two suites.Pets considered. 828.749.2000 or 800.893.6091 www.theoaksbedandbreakfast.com

Orchard Lake . RV hookups and Camping . Wooded campsites with fire rings for tents, Swimming, boating and fishing. 828.749.3901. www.orchardlakecampground.com

Orchard Lake Campground Cabins. A-frame cabin sleeps six. Swimming, boating and fishing. Children and pets welcome. 828.749.3901. www.orchardlakecampground.com

Orchard Inn. Historic mountaintop retreat on 20 acres. Nine rooms, five cottages with jacuzzis, fireplaces and private decks. Dining on site. Spectacular views. 828.749.5471 or 800.581.3800 www.orchardinn.com

Saluda Inn . 18 bedrooms, 12 baths. Great for weddings and reunions. Pets considered. walk to town. 828.749.9698. www.saludainn.com

Saluda Mountain Home . Sleeps six. Screened porch. 843.795.2508. www.saludamountainhome.com

Saluda Mountain Lake Retreat (cabins). Saluda Lake/Cherokee Trail. 35 acre private retreat with 7 cabins and lodge. Hot tubs, grills, fireplaces. Pet Friendly. 828.242.8686 www.ashevillecabinrental.com

Saluda Mountain Lodge. Twenty-five clean and comfortable guest rooms with a spectacular view. 828.749.4951 www.saludamountainlodge.com

Sandy Cut Cabins . Cabins with Jacuzzis in quiet mountain setting. Hiking trails, swimming, fishing close by. 828.749.9555. www.sandycutcabins.com

Spring Pond Cabin . 85 year old historic cabin sleeps 5. Two ponds for swimmming and fishing. Pet friendly .828.749.9824. www.saluda.com/springpond

Swayback Cabin at the Pine Crest Inn. 1760 log cabin with fireplace. F scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway have slept in it. 828.859.9135 or 800.633.3001 www.pinecrestinn.com

Tree Blew Inn Cottage . 2 bedrooms, two baths, screened porch. 828.692.3585. www.treeblewinnnc.com

Wilderness Cove Camping. Wooded campsites, camper and cbin rentals on the river. Tubes and rafts rental. Fishing, hiking and mountain biking. 828.749.9100. www.wildernesscovecampground.com

Tryon, NC

Tryon is the place to find quaint boutiques, the Steeplechase, NC Blue Ridge BBQ Festival and good restaurants.

Carefree Cottage - king bed, kitchen, fireplace. Quiet neighborhood near town. 828.859.5175

Cute as a "Button" Cottage - 2-3 bedroom cottage in quiet neighborhood, walk to Tryon. No smoking. Pets considered . 828.859.0366

Fox Trot Inn. Four rooms, all with bath or two bedroom guest cottage wth fireplace. 828.859.9706.

Melrose Cottage . one-bedroom historic cottage. Walk to Tryon. 828.696.361 www.themelrosecottage.com

Melrose Inn. Historic 11880s inn located in the heart of Tryon. Suites and rooms with Jacuzzis. Pets considered . 828.59.7014 www.themelroseinn.com

Mimosa Inn. Restored historic landmark with ten guest rooms. 828.859.7688 or 877.646.6724. www.carolina-foothills.com

1906 Pine Crest Inn and Restaurant. Historic inn offers 35 rooms, luxury suites and intimate cottages. Pets considered . 828.859.9135 or 800.633.3001. www.pinecrestinn.com

Stone Hedge Inn. Mountain lodge offers fine-dining restaurant, six rooms and one cottage. 828.59.9114 or 800.859.1974. www.stone-hedge-inn.com

Tryon Old South. Restored 1910 Colonial Revival B&B. Four rooms, guesthouse or apartment. 828.59.6965 or 800.288.7966. www.tryonoldsouth.com

Old South Guest House and Apartment . House sleeps four. Apartment sleeps 4-6 (with sofabed). 828.859.6965 or 800.288.7966. www.tryonolssouth.com

Overmountain Vineyards Cabin . Vineyard view. Sleeps 6-7. Satellite TV, Pets welcome. 828.863.4098 www.overmountainvineyards.com

Tryon Mountain House . Melrose Mountain. Mountain and lake views. Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Kayaks for lake. 828.894.3666 or 800.447.1304

If you decide that you love it here and want to look for a retreat of your own, please email Joellev@beverly-hanks.com or call my cell phone at 828.899.4536. I'll be glad to help you learn more about what is available.

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