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  • Welcome to dog friendly Bed and Breakfast Inn at Ponder Cove...92 acres of North Carolina paradise just a short hop to Asheville, NC.

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    WE LOVE LOVE LOVE hosting people and their DOGS. We have done so successfully for 10 years in our b & b that is nestled within the arms of its very own mountain. • 92 acre protected cove • complete privacy • Wi-Fi • cable TV • hair dryers • robes • designer bedding • three gigantic bedrooms • king sized beds • en suite baths • double whirlpools • fireplaces • country chic breakfast 30 minutes from the Appalachian Trail, Biltmore Estate, amazing art and craft galleries and the foodie collection of restaurants in Asheville. We are the best of both worlds. Enjoy as much of city offerings as you like and then come home and count the stars.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Spending 32 years in the fashion industry you will appreciate Martha's creative hand throughout the home,garden and kitchen most especially. Gary is a museum quality furniture maker who has won many prestigious awards. His work is mostly in private collections but you can see some special pieces at PONDER COVE.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 2

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Guest Cottage

    • Country Inn

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Asheville Vicinity

    • Best Breakfast

    • Dog Friendly

    • Antiques/decor

    • Excellent views

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Library

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Videos

    On Site:

    • Air conditioning

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Copier

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Fax Machine

    • Telephone

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Off-leash dog playground

    • Welcome basket for dogs

    • Dog Friendly

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  • Madison

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $155/$175

    The MADISON is fit for the President for which this Western North Carolina county is named. This romantic bedroom features a 4-poster Arts and Crafts queen bed hand-crafted by Gary, a year round fireplace and a bath/dressing room which measures a luxurious 12 ft by 16 ft. For the ultimate in your bed and breakfast experience step into your double whirlpool while gazing at the hillside.

    Max Patch

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$145

    MAX PATCH is our most fanciful room, with country furniture and quilts. This grand room is named for one of our most noted points on the Appalachian Trail. It has a king sized bed that can be converted to two twins, a luscious sofa and wood burning pellet stove. You will appreciate its private entrance and porch and its grand size of 24 ft by 16 ft. Now that is the ultimate in Country Inn experiences!

    French Broad

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$185

    Romantic beyond your wildest dream, our honeymoon suite is fondly named THE FRENCH BROAD. (After a famous Ponder Cove liaison or North Carolina's curvaceous river?) Designed with elegance in mind to enhance your Country Inn experience you will rest peacefully in your color scheme of sage and peach. You will be very at home in your king sized bed, double whirlpool and relaxing chaise. This room too is on the grand scale measuring 12 ft by 19 ft

    Bungalow

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $250/$300

    Two bedroom farmhouse with spa room, full living, dining and kitchen areas. Surrounded by shade trees enjoy the front porch and its rockers or the back porch and outdoor hot tub overlooking our pasture and the parade of cows. Worthy of Country Living magazine we have spared nothing to enhance your vacation with the essence of a time gone by but with the amenities you have grown to expect, especially of Ponder Cove.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4:00-6:00pm    Check out: 11:00am

    • Minimum stay: 2 day preferred...always ask

    • Deposit amount required: &#13;&#10;One half of your stay guarantees room for 2 or more nights.&#13;&#10;Single night stays are charged in full at time of reservation.

    • Cancellations: IF NOTIFICATION IS MADE 14 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR ORIGINAL ARRIVAL DATE a refund will be issued to you (less a $50 cancellation fee). Early departures or cancellations without 14 days notice are treated the same and you will be charged for your original full reservation.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Responsible drinking please.

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Our bungalow is perfect for the kids.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Military
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

    • School Teachers
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00am

    • Serving location: Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Signature Dish

    PONDER COVE'S OATMEAL TOFFEE COOKIES
    2 STICKS SOFT BUTTER 3/4 WHITE SUGAR 3/4 BROWN SUGAR 1 tsp VANILLA 1 EGG 1 1/2 CUPS SIFTED FLOUR 1 tsp SIFTED BAKING SODA 1 1/2 CUPS OATMEAL 1 CUP CHOCOLATE CHUNKS 1 CUP RAISINS 1 CUP TOFFEE CHIPS Cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy add egg and vanilla. Slowly add flour and soda mixture a bit at a time. Then add oatmeal, chocolate chips, raisins and toffee. Seperate into three parts and roll each in saran wrap making a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Put in fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. When you decide to bake cut in 3/4 inch sections and place on parchment paper for about 14 minutes at 350. I find doneness to be so personal. Some like them crispy others cakey. With this recipe you can't go wrong. xxoo martha

    Special meal options

    Recipes

    Bread

    Bess's Banana Nut Bread
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Blueberrry Breakfast Pudding
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Baked Oatmeal
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Dessert

    Imperial Apple cake
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 20 min

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  • Location Type

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    City

    • Asheville

    • Distance to city: 25 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take the 9 exit off the I-26 (19/23) Go East on the 19 towards Burnsville. Go 4.2 miles take a right on Bethel Road and the first right on Ponder Creek Road. Go one mile. You will see the PONDER COVE sign on right hand side of road. Take left across from sign onto private road and follow to top of hill.

    Airport

    • Asheville, NC (AVL) 49 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Get onto the I-26 (US 74) towards Asheville. At exit 1 turn left onto ramp 8. Stay right onto the I-240. At Exit 4 the road changes names to the 19/23. You will see signs to Weaverville. Follow this passed Weaverville and Mars Hill to exit 9. Go East on the 19 towards Burnsville. Go 4.2 miles take a right on Bethel Road and the first right on Ponder Creek Road. Go one mile. You will see the PONDER COVE sign on right hand side of road. Take a left across from sign onto private road and follow to top of hill.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Biltmore

    • Penland School

    • Mars Hill College

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Rodeo

    • Ski area

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Tennis courts

    • Whitewater Rafting

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