B & B at Ponder Cove 1067 Ponder Creek Road Mars Hill North Carolina 28754 USA http://www.pondercove.com Phone: +1-828-689-7304 Fax: +1-828-689-7304 Cellular: +1-828-206-7304 Toll-free: +1-866-689-7304

General Information

DOG FRIENDLY LUXURY INN, and completely restored 1938 BUNGALOW,tucked away on 91 private acres in Madison County, minutes from Asheville. Enjoy this intimate 3-suite retreat with close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Mars Hill College, Biltmore Estate and The Penland School, golf, skiing, rafting and horseback riding. Gourmet breakfasts, in-room fireplaces, double whirlpools and great hospitality.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Suites
• There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 300.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 300.00
• Other Accommodations: Cottages
  Enjoy this wonderful country experience in our completely restored 1938 farmhouse now known as the Bungalow. Complete with 2 bedrooms, one king and one queen, full living, dining and kitchen areas. Lovely porches surrounded by shade trees. A lovely spa room leads you to the outdoor hot tub overlooking a 35 acre pasture. A refection of days gone by but with modern amenities.

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 9:00am
• Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
• Our signature dish is 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

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 day regular, 3 day Holidays)
• Smoking is not allowed (OUTSIDE ONLY)
• Guest pets are welcome (DOGS ONLY)
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (One night's stay guarantees room for 1-3 days. One half of your stay guarantees room for 4 or more nights.)
• Check in time is 4:00-6:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
• Cancellations:
  IF NOTIFICATION IS MADE 14 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR ORIGINAL ARRIVAL DATE a refund will be issued to you (less a $40 cancellation fee). Early departures or cancellations without 14 days notice are treated the same and you will be charged for your original full reservation.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Asheville Chamber of Commerce
  • Madison County Chamber of Commerce
  • North Carolina Bed and Breakfast Association

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Contemporary
• Built in 1992
• Opened for business in October 2003
• Restored / Remodeled in 2003
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Countryside, Mountains, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (25 miles South)
• 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.
• Nearest major airport: AVL 49 miles
• Directions from airport:
  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.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Martha Abraham, Gary Rawlins
  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
• There is one cat on the property
• There are 2 dogs on the property

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

Onsite or Nearby Activities

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