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Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Nebo, NC
  • Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lake James
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Lake James State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

One and only

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

One and only

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat

Welcome to Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat! We are secluded carriage house retreat located in the hidden hills of western NC. A 700 sf space (above our garage) fully contained with all the comforts of home....but off the grid!
The driveway is a wee bit steep and gravel. Front wheel drive vehicles may be challenged to get back up, (going up in reverse works great!) All wheel/four wheel is suggested. There is parking available on the street at the top of our driveway. We are happy to assist you with shuttling services in our car if you choose. The unit has a full kitchen, shower only bathroom, queen bed in the bedroom, a queen sofa bed and a spare twin roll-away bed too. There is no wifi/cell or tv signal down in the hollow, but there is a tv with lots of good movies, music CD's, games, cards and puzzles. We are 30 minutes to the nearest town! We offer our guests a simple supper all ready for you on your day of arrival for an additional fee. We include some homemade breakfast treats such as muffins, biscuits & Belgium waffles, there is also cereal, grits & oatmeal available and the fridge is stocked with simple basic breakfast items (local farm fresh eggs, juice, yogurt/toppings, fresh fruit etc.) And of course coffee, which we roast ourselves, local teas & cocoa. We're tucked down in a hollow of almost 10 acres of hardwood trees and two creeks.....completely secluded! There is nothing like a private creekside picnic! We provide a deluxe picnic basket for you to fill with your own goodies or we can fill it for you with gourmet local delicacies (for additional fees) We've cut in a 1/4 mile circuit in our woods for a hike or jog or just sit down by the cascading creek and enjoy the sounds of nature. We are dog friendly, however your dog must be kind to ours! We have 3 intact male dogs, a yorkie and 2 adult Irish Wolfhounds. They are very friendly gentle giants who roam free on our property.
Marc is an Wedding Officiant and we are now offering Elopement Services for our guests!

Property manager

Tamara or Marc

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of outdoor stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We have dogs, therefore yours must be well-behaved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No chewing tobacco, no vaping.
Please remove shoes upon entering unit, shoe tray is on your left inside of door.
Please be considerate of heat/air settings. Unit is small and will heat/cool quickly. Ensure windows/doors are closed when HVAC is on.
Please observe all community posted signs, speed limit is 25 mph.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nebo

Located in Nebo, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Belle Nicho Winery and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Mountains Game Land and Pisgah National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Nebo, NC

What's nearby

  • Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 22 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Lake James - 33 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Lake James State Park - 34 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 55 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Lake Lure - 59 min drive - 58.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cane Creek Grocery & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Chow TIme Pizza - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Good Ole Boy's Grill & Grocery - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ashly's Diner - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Tamarca Hollow, A Nature Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Calhoun, South Mountains Game Land and Belle Nicho Winery. Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Our stay couldn't have been better. The reviews before we stayed said it all We LOVED the dogs. It was so calming to see them as they greeted us in their gentle manner. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hollie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Rest!

I highly recommend a stay at this beautiful hollow! I cannot express how exceptional the attention to detail was- right from initial communication with Tamara and Marc, to the lemon infused water chilled in the fridge! The place was beautiful and clean. The bubbling creek can be heard as you fall asleep, or sit on the porch with a morning brew. We enjoyed a toured walk through the forest on the property with Marc. Then took a beautiful hike to a waterfall that Tamara recommended. All in all, a perfect getaway which we will be sure to return to!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini resort get away

Tamara and Marc have a beautiful above garage apartment that has been well taken care of. The extra touches they add make your stay like you are at a resort. Such a treat staying here for a weekend and escaping the rushes of every day life.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature Retreat

What a wonderful place to stay and enjoy God’s creation. The hosts were wonderful and have created a restful natural habitat to enjoy.

8/10 Good

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Get Away

Loved the location and the set-up of the carriage house. The DVD collection was a super treat for us. Any glitches with communication were probably due to internet connections . Marc and Tamara were superb hosts !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Oasis

If you’re looking for an off the grid mountain oasis, this is your place! We are so jealous that Tamara and Marc get to wake up to this everyday! Their property is GORGEOUS! Tamara and Marc were also very flexible with us as we had to reschedule our trip dates. They are unbelievable hosts, too! They left an amazing summer salad, bread, cookies, yogurt, wine, cheese, crackers - you name it! They even left little dog treats for our boy! They took us on a tour of their property and then let us roam freely. They left hammocks for us to swing in and it was so peaceful and just what we needed! The house is super clean and just the perfect cabin feel! We loved listening to the frogs sing at night and just be at peace with nature. Tamara and Marc have the coolest dogs, too, who just loved our little man! We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to visit again! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, clean, comfortable, nature retreat

We had a wonderful weekend at the Tamarca Hollow. The space was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved exploring the property and going to the community lake/hiking trail that was only a 5 minute drive down the street. Tamara and Marc were awesome hosts who were quick to respond to any question we had and had an amazing dinner for us the first night along with tasty breakfast essentials in the fridge. We couldn’t have asked for a better relaxing weekend getaway! I highly recommend this place and we will definitely be coming back to make more memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place!

Marc and Tamara were wonderful and their property is beautiful. Tamarca Hollow was exactly what we were looking for. So peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. A short walk to the creek was perfect and you can also hear the creek while waking in the morning and while winding down on the deck at night. Wonderful hosts! So glad we were able to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tamara or Marc

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We are Tamara & Marc. We moved to the hills of western North Carolina after 21 and 35 years in Alaska. Marc retired after 31 years working with the TransAlaska Pipeline and North Carolina became our new home. We are avid outdoors people. We have 3 fur-kids who take up lots of our time. The 3 dogs are a yorkie (Farley) and 2 adult male Irish Wolfhounds,(Charley and Bob Marley). The roam our property freely and are the masters of their domain! They are gentle giants and sweet big boys...Charley is a rescue and is quite skiddish of new people but usually warms up in time and Bob Marley is a permanent foster who has adjusted well with our pack. We love being down in the hollow, secluded, off the grid and away from the rest of the world!

Why they chose this property

This property is just about perfect! Nearly every house in this gated community is built right near the street because people want the views. We built down in a hollow where our view is trees and creeks. We've cut in a 1/4 mile circuit trail in our forest for a daily walk in the woods or a jog for a hellava workout! Those hills are no joke! There are quiet serene secluded rhodo thickets near the cascading creek that is the perfect place to just breathe....lay in a hammock, read/write and enjoy a glass of local mead or wine. Autumn in the hollow is just the most beautiful magickal time! The canopy of tree colors as the season changes makes for a photographers paradise!

What makes this property unique

Seclusion, tall trees forest, creeks, wildlife.....what's not to love! Elopement services now available for our guests!