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Off to itself, facing into the deep mountain woods, this home  offers upscale amenities, including a hot tub, electric fireplace and an office/den.  For one or two people.

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

Guest Amenities:

  • 51 acres of secluded land on Taylor's mountain with open and wooded areas

  • Solarium with comfortable sitting area, stone fireplace,  tropical plants (This is reserved for our weddings.  Very popular for Fall and Winter weddings with the gas logs blazing!)

  • Gazebo with a wicker sitting area (The favorite place for outdoor weddings.)

  • Round Garden roses, flowers, blue spruce trees, shrubs with slate sitting area

  • Decks over 1,500 square feet of decks and walkways

  • Walking paths, five different trails meanders through the wooded mountain side

  • Lending Library of Books, Video movies, table games, croquet

 

THE HISTORY OF THE ABODE: 

A Re-Purposing Project

 

Until August of 2010, this was single family dwelling located near Bedford city.  A very sweet couple owned the house with two small children and another on the way.   They were selling this house to relocate in another town closer to his job and getting a larger home.

After the family moved, renovation work began at that location with fixing major roof leaks, floor problems, putting in a new marble bathroom vanity, replacing the commode, and painting the entire interior of the house.

  

 

         

    

  

 

The house was then dragged up the mountain to its’ present location.  It took eight hours, with a crew of four to move the house 16 miles…not easy to do!

 

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 After the move we continued working on it—now with more roof and floor damage from the move as well as plumbing damage.  We put in a new kitchen sink and fixtures, light fixtures, door hardware, washer and dryer, refrigerator, shelving and carpeting.  We painted the roof, made the decks, did landscaping and driveway work--which were accomplished between lots of snow and rain storms.   Later on we replaced the furnace blower and did extensive cleaning of the entire duct system.

Why do all this to a 1998 mobile home?   It was to show what can be done to something that most people would have just turned their backs on.  Mobile homes or Manufactured homes are considered “poor man housing”.  I beg to differ.  Take a look at the transformation! 

 In the future we plan to continue improving this home's energy efficiency by adding a solar hot water, solar electric panels,  LED lighting and a small windmill.

The entire project, including buying the home, moving it, renovating it and completely furnishing it--including the hot tub was under $20,000.  In this day and age what home can you buy for that kind of money and actually have an upscale home?  Think about what it feels like to have a mortgage-free home.

 It is time that we in America take stock of what is readily available, waiting for a new life.  Perhaps it is an unsightly old trailer, or abandoned office building or ransacked house.   I challenge you to expand your vision, creativity, and ingenuity.  Look around you at your environment in new ways.

The Abode involved a lot of work and time.  But in the end, the result was fun to see an ordinary ugly duckling become a swan!

I hope you will consider THE ABODE  for your getaway time.

Best to you!

Paula J. Tiara   4-14-11

 

Availability/BOOK NOW!

Or, Call 540-947-2468

 

THE  ABODE  INCLUDES:

QUEEN BED

PRIVATE HOT TUB
 
GAS GRILL
 
ELECTRIC FIREPLACE
 
FLAT SCREEN TV
  
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Cereal, Milk, Juice, Teas, Coffee, and condiments
 
PLUS:
*Robes to wear
*All linens and towels
*Tub/Shower combination
*Washer/Dryer
*Kitchen is  fully equipped:
    dishes, pots & pans, cooking utensils,
     microwave, blender,  toaster, waffle
      iron, crock pot, tea pot, coffee pot
*VCR / DVD, radio & CD
*movie library (no cable)
*MP3 Player
*Central heat & air
*All paper products
*Personal amenities:
    (Hair dryer, curling iron, sewing
    mending kit, lotion, soaps)
*Ironing board &  iron
*Game & Book library
*Cushioned deck furniture
*Outside umbrella
*Natural walking sticks
 

RATES

$145.   per night
*TWO or more nights are required at this rate on Weekends and Holidays,
or one night during the week.

$175.  for one night  stays  Friday or Saturday and Holidays, if available.

$693. WEEKLY RATE:  7 NIGHTS  ($99. per night) 1-2 people--no breakfast is included after the first day.

EXTENDED STAYS

General cleaning once a week.

$1740 MONTHLY RATE: 30-31 DAYS    2 people--no breakfast is included.

$1242.  SEASONAL RATE/month     1-2 people   for stays of 3 months or longer with a signed lease.

$879. WINTER RATE/month              1-2 people, for stays of 6 months from November to April, with a signed lease.

BUSINESS  CORPORATE  RATES

Single Occupancy Only

Call 540-947-2468 to reserve these rates.

$110. per night  (Sunday to Friday only)

$450.  SUN-THURS  5 NIGHT STAY   ($90. per night)

Full Weekly Rates (Paid in Full in Advance)

$595.  per week 1-14 DAYS                  ($85 per night)

 $448.  per week 15 to 30 DAYS      ($64. per night)

$385. per week  OVER  30 DAYS     ($55. per night)

Please note: When booking your reservation, it  is not confirmed until we have received your MC or Visa credit card deposit.

CHECK-IN: 4 PM or after

EARLY CHECK-INS  can be arranged for $25 per hour--if available, and needs to be booked in advance.

CHECK-OUT: 1 PM or before

If  you stay past  1 PM--even if a fraction of the hour--you will be charged $25.  1 to 4 PM is reserved for other functions.

 

Availability/BOOK NOW!

Or, Call 540-947-2468

 

RESTRICTIONS:

We regret that pets & children cannot be accommodated.

Smoking within the house is not permitted.

Must be at least 21 years old to rent (ID will be checked.)

Payments:
If reserving for a one night stay, the total dollar amount is due at the time you reserve your date via Visa or MC card only. 

For two or more nights half of total dollar amount is due via a Visa or MC card.  The final balance is due 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE and will be charged to your card.


Payments are returned with more than 14 days notice of cancellation.  IF the cottage can be re-booked, the money
is returned
, paid via check with 13 or less days notice.  If the cottage cannot be re-booked, the monies are  forfeited.

No refunds are given for for early departures.


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