House in Watauga, NC
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to Historic McGuire House! - A unique example of a late-nineteenth century farmhouse built in Ashe County that's been updated for guests to enjoy. As you enter the property, you will drive through the granary which adds to the historic character of the home. In recent years, the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home has been renovated with high end furnishings and the kitchen and bathrooms have been updated. Another neat fact about this home is that it's pictured on the front cover of the best-selling novel, Nobody's Fool, by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Richard Russo.
Enjoy scenic views from the two porches of the nearby New River and mountain surroundings. The New River, famous for being one of the few rivers in the US that flows north, offers outdoor fun such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The home sits nestled between hills on 5.5 acres over looking the beautiful New River. A bubbling creek runs by the big barn past the deck and joins the New River below the house. Take some time to rest and watch the river from a rocking chair on one of the front porches or relax in the private hot tub at the back of the home. The house also has a complimentary computer and there is fiber optic WiFi throughout.
River access across from the home may be difficult as hay is grown along the river edge. Todd Island Park is a very short drive or walk down the road and provides easy access to the water.
This home is located between downtown Boone and the charming town of West Jefferson.
Additional Notes:
- The driveway to the home leads through a covered barn. Oversized vehicles or vehicles with cargo toppers will not fit.
- Please note that the distances shown on VRBO's map feature are measured in a straight line rather than actual road travel distances and times. We cannot change their setting for this, and encourage all guests to independently verify distances to desired destinations.
- This home uses window AC units for cooling.
- All fireplaces are decorative and non-operational due to the age of the home.
- 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
- This home is pet friendly to two mature, well-trained dogs with a $25 per day, per dog fee.
- 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.
- This property has one exterior security camera mounted on the right side of the home by the window AC unit, it monitors the driveway only. No cameras monitor the interior of the home or common gathering areas.
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
Enjoy scenic views from the two porches of the nearby New River and mountain surroundings. The New River, famous for being one of the few rivers in the US that flows north, offers outdoor fun such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The home sits nestled between hills on 5.5 acres over looking the beautiful New River. A bubbling creek runs by the big barn past the deck and joins the New River below the house. Take some time to rest and watch the river from a rocking chair on one of the front porches or relax in the private hot tub at the back of the home. The house also has a complimentary computer and there is fiber optic WiFi throughout.
River access across from the home may be difficult as hay is grown along the river edge. Todd Island Park is a very short drive or walk down the road and provides easy access to the water.
This home is located between downtown Boone and the charming town of West Jefferson.
Additional Notes:
- The driveway to the home leads through a covered barn. Oversized vehicles or vehicles with cargo toppers will not fit.
- Please note that the distances shown on VRBO's map feature are measured in a straight line rather than actual road travel distances and times. We cannot change their setting for this, and encourage all guests to independently verify distances to desired destinations.
- This home uses window AC units for cooling.
- All fireplaces are decorative and non-operational due to the age of the home.
- 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
- This home is pet friendly to two mature, well-trained dogs with a $25 per day, per dog fee.
- 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.
- This property has one exterior security camera mounted on the right side of the home by the window AC unit, it monitors the driveway only. No cameras monitor the interior of the home or common gathering areas.
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
Amenities at Historic McGuire House - Riverfront Historic House in Todd!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Watauga, NC
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2021
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.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2024
Great location for river vacation. House in need of deep cleaning and yard maintenance.
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6.4Average
(7 Ratings)
"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..."
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