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Timberline Properties, Inc.

Featuring weekly and monthly rentals of spectacular fully furnished vacation homes in the most sought after locations. Choose from 20 unique homes acommodating from 2 to 12

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Little Switzerland Vacation Rentals

Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large decks with panoramic views at 3,800 foot elevation. Home brew and organically grown vegetables available seasonally. Tennis &

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Andrews Geyser

Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885

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Old Fort Golf Course

The course has penncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways. It is reasonable tough and challenging but enjoyable to play.;Back (70.7 rating, 126 slope); Forward (2914 yards, 68.1 rating, 121 slope); ;Open year-round, ;828/668-4256 or 4261, Fax: 828/668-7000, ;

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Shortoff Mountain

Located south of Table Rock in the wilderness area. The 400 foot wall presents classic face and crack climbs on the Carolina and Gold Coast walls with excellent exposure. Pisgah National Forest, Grandfather Ranger District.

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Historic Carson House

Built as a walnut log cabin in 1793

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Skyline Village Inn & Tavern

Awesome views from over 3000 foot elevation. Enjoy the cozy charm of this unique property. Reasonable rates. Open year round. Located near junction of NC 226 and Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland.

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Emerald Village

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 1 hour from Asheville, NC, is Emerald Village, NC's #1 gem mining attraction! Go underground in a real mine at the NC Mining Museum. See old mining equipment and displays, and enjoy the splashing waterfall!

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Lake James Boat Excursions

Tour more than 150 miles of shoreline on one of North Carolina's most beautiful lakes. "Last of the Mohicans" and "The Hunt for Red October" filmed here. Three hour tours by reservation. Summer only, weather permitting.

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