if anyone has any questions about small town living in the High country:) (Southern Pines: rental)

[LiveLoveLaugh]

I bought an 1886 farmhouse in 2005. Omg I was soooo excited...I still am! Originally it was a vacay home but when I left to go back to so Fl...I felt like I was in a long distance relationship with Avery County It's so beautiful, the people are so nice, I LOVE my house, my friends my animals....it's EVERYTHING I ever dreamed of and way more!!!!! Hay....lol....I've been around...I am incredibly happy here

[gentlearts]

Maybe you can help me? My son and DIL live in Southern Pines, but they spend many weekends in Pisgah and the Linville Gorge areas. They love hiking, fishing and hunting and have two huge dogs which they like to let run free. So anyway, the first weekend in Feb, they are going to start looking for a lot where they can build a vacation house with possible rental income potential. They want it to be adjacent to the parks. They want the land to be under $30k if possible.

This is such a vast area, can you suggest any way of narrowing it down, since you actually live there? Any pitfalls to avoid?

[LiveLoveLaugh]

I would definitely suggest they stay near Linville Falls. There's Parkview Lodge or Linville River cabins. LRC builds log cabins and his prices are very reasonable. Cindy is the owner of Parkview and can really help you....she knows everyone and I think Shawn Ollis is the owner of the cabins. It is breathtakingly beautiful here. Great area, I live on the Linville River I have 4 dogs and 2 horses. The people are very kind and I think it's the most beautiful place on earth!!!

[gentlearts]

Thanks. I'll tell them.