Relax, renew, be inspired! Settle in to our rural cottage full of charming, eclectic design--then head into TR to enjoy all our town has to offer before coming back for a dip in the hot tub after dark! Blue Haus is near the mountains (in SC/near NC) + 8 MIN. BY CAR TO DT TR. 10 min. to Swamp Rabbit Trail, 8 min. to NGU, 15 min. to Furman U., 25 min. to dt Greenville, 48 min. to Pretty Place, 30 min. to Hendersonville, and 50 min. to Asheville. See below for more about the space and about PETS.

The space
*Selected by Airbnb for inclusion in the Design category!* To create a homey vibe, we've filled Blue Haus with plenty of new and vintage items, including things we've collected over the years and picked up in our travels.

If you enjoy the quiet of a countryside community but also want to be in town in under 10 minutes, you'll appreciate our Haus as much as we do (we are NOT in the middle of town!). Please see the distances we've noted to various popular locations and feel free to message us for more info! Also note that grocery stores and most dining options are 8-12 minutes away, and food delivery may be limited (these options are often changing).

Regarding pets: there's a $15 charge per STAY for 1-2 pets; for more than 2, we will assess a separate $10 charge. Please disclose breed and number of pets and note that there is no fenced area for dogs.

The year-round hot tub is in shared backyard space but is totally private to you when you are using it (no pets or children under age 9); we ask that you use it after dark for added privacy.

We owned a small vintage and new home goods shop in TR. You may find some items from the shop mixed in with the rest of the decor (and a selection of items on the chest by the front door)--if there's a price tag on something, you can buy it and take it home with you! Payment info is in the printed manual.

In the living area:
*piano and ukulele
*dining table with four chairs
*vintage turntable with plenty of albums
*full comfortable couch and 3 chairs, one stool, one ottoman
*games and reading material
*Roku Smart TV (local antenna but no cable), karaoke system, DVD player with lots of dvds
*electric fireplace for ambience and/or heat
*electric heater

In the kitchenette area:
*bar refrigerator (drinks inside for sale), with space for your own items
*combination microwave/air fryer/convection oven on countertop
*electric kettle
*drip coffee maker and filters
*Keurig Mini
*sink and dish soap, drainer
*paper towels, 2+ dish towels
*most basic kitchen and dining necessities
*induction single burner hot plate (in drawer on right)
*large-capacity Drew Barrymore Beautiful electric skillet
*small slow cooker
*small French press for coffee, Chemex pour-over carafe and filters
*teapot
*coffee, tea, basic spices, oil, sugar, stevia, etc.
*toaster oven (on butcher block in laundry room--use in there or bring into kitchenette)

In the sleep space:
*new highly-rated gel mattress atop custom-made local walnut bed frame (note the bed sits higher than some are used to, so stools are provided)
*extra pillows and blankets
*2 luggage racks for your suitcases/backpacks--please use them!
*small white noise machine
*drawers and IKEA bins you may use for your personal items and clothing
*remote for central heat and air
*large Air Doctor high-end air purifier
*bin with pet supplies

In the bathroom:
*2+ bath towels and 1-2 washcloths per person
*2 hand towels
*shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap
*large jetted Jacuzzi tub and tiled shower
*blow dryer
*space heater

Guest access
Park in the driveway right outside the Blue Haus front door, on the LEFT side in front of the cone that says BH and the fire pit (not under the covered carport). If arriving in two vehicles, park one behind the other (move the cone up a bit if necessary).

Please share who is coming with you, whether person or pet. Let us know the size and breed of dog; also, if you have more than two pets, please inquire before booking.

Smoking of any kind is allowed only outdoors: at the red table, in the driveway, or just outside the front door.

**The HOT TUB (go through the laundry room at the back of the Haus) will be available year-round during your stay ONLY AFTER DARK (no pets, no children under the age of 9), for your privacy and ours. It is in shared space (our back yard) but is private for you while you use it (it can be viewed from one room in our home, but we stay out of that room while the hot tub is in use). Because our family uses it (and other parts of the back yard) as well, we just ask that you message us to set up a time. You can do this a short time before you'd like to use it. Please try to adhere somewhat to the time you choose; otherwise, you may find us or our friends in the tub--ha! Please do not adjust the temperature on the tub (we keep it hot but not sizzling), as it can take many hours to be brought back to the higher temperature. Also, please do not venture into our back yard area without messaging us first. This area is for our personal use at ALL TIMES other than when you are using the hot tub.

You will have the entire Blue Haus to yourself, and you may use our communal washer and dryer and eco-friendly laundry detergent (please message us or otherwise let us know when you want to use the laundry area, so we can be sure we aren't using it at that time). You may use freezer, toaster oven, iron and ironing board, and any laundry supplies in moderation; other items in the laundry room are for our personal use.

Our home is also on the property but is separated from Blue Haus by a carport and large parking area. If you are bringing a pet, please use front/side yard area next to the Blue Haus for play and toileting. This area is not fenced and is the only green space available to you during your stay, but there are plenty of areas around the Haus for walks. Blue Haus is best for smaller/calmer dogs who are happy to be mostly indoors, except for walks in the area, and dogs are NOT allowed to roam the property. We're cat-friendly, but let us know if you'll have a cat with you as we may need to move some plants.

Other things to note
The pool, sauna, and cabana are for our personal use, but the hot tub IS AVAILABLE to you, and you may use the fire pit out front at any time (we provide a couple of fire starters and a small amount of wood, and you may purchase a fire log from us).