GUESTS RAVE ABOUT the countryside historic farm and the charm of the completely renovated "to-the-studs" farmhouse with all the modern conveniences coupled with thoughtful vintage touches and original artwork.
Nestled among 100 acres of peaches, strawberries, corn, & crops, enjoy the views of Hood Oaks Farm Vacation Home. Located off Cherokee Foothills Scenic Byway in the triangle between Spartanburg, Greenville, and Asheville, the farm is close to Strawberry Hill, Cowpens National Battlefield, Lakes Bowen and Blalock, and Tryon International Equestrian Center.
After having a great night's sleep due to our blackout curtains and soft sheets, wake up to coffee in the sunroom as you look for wild turkey or deer. Observe us picking crops or driving tractors in the fields. Play the piano or relax outside by the firepit. Go hiking. Gaze at the night sky perfect for star gazing or the fireflies. Read one of our supplied books or play cornhole or board games
LOCAL SITES TO VISIT
+Tryon International Equestrian Center (29 minutes away)
+Strawberry Hill corn maze, pumpkin patch, restaurant, and ice cream (5)
+Local wineries/breweries/distilleries (7-20)
+Cowpens National Battlefield (14)
+Walnut Grove Plantation (33)
+Meadowbrook Golf (15)
+Hiking (0-180)
+SC Botanical Garden (85)
+Broadway show or a concert at Spartanburg Memorial, PNC, Peace Center, Chapman Cultural Center, or numerous concerts in local towns (7-85)
UNIVERSITIES AND TEAMS
+Wofford, Converse, USC Upstate, Spartanburg Methodist, Sherman Chiropractic (24-30 minutes)
+Spartanburgers (30 minutes)
+National Championship teams from USC and Clemson (82-107).
+Carolina Panthers or Charlotte Hornets NFL/NBA teams (80+)
DAYTRIPS
Take a daytrip to 100s of places within a short distance of us, including mountains, national parks, large and small cities, waterfalls, petroglyphs, restaurants, Carowinds/Dollywood/Tweetsie Railroad, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, etc.
If you attend churches or temples, large and small ones are located within 5-30 minutes of us.
SUNROOM
*Table and wicker chairs
*Views from all 3 sides
*Glider rocker to rock child or have your morning coffee
*Although cooler in the morning, wonderful sunset views
KITCHEN
*Coffee and tea hutch (Keurig, drip, French press, kettle), tea, sugar, powdered coffee creamers, starter pack of Keurig coffee pods
* New Bosch and LG appliances.
* Completely renovated: new quartzite countertops & custom cabinets
* Blender, crock pot, platters, bone china and regular china, ample cookware
*Views of cottage garden, peach trees, pond
*4 tables (kitchen, sunroom, game room, outside)
*IMPORTANT: Do not put grease, food, etc. down sinks. We are on a septic systems and it will stop them up. You will be responsible for charges if you do this.)
LIVING ROOM & PIANO
*Smart TV
*Vintage piano for sing-a-longs
*One of three sitting areas
*Handmade rug from Morocco
*1963 phone radio (No children, please. Just to look at)
OUTDOORS
* Propane fire pit (includes one new propane tank for fire pit. $20 for refill with sufficient notice. (DO NOT USE EXCHANGE at stores as you will be charged for new tank)
*Adirondack chairs and picnic tables
*Charcoal grill
BEDROOMS
* Blackout or room darkening curtains in all bedrooms
* Extra pillows
* Windows in all bedrooms with views of corn, crops, neighbors' barns, and/or pond
*Large closets or wardrobes in every bedroom. Chest of drawers in most bedrooms.
*Full-length and/or magnifying mirrors
*ROKU TV in primary bedroom
* NOTE: (1)The queen bedroom off the kitchen has the least privacy. The bunk bedrooms and the king bedroom attach through it. occupants may use the hall bath for privacy(2) The king bedroom has an interior entrance through the queen bedroom or an exterior entrance through the mudroom. There is a door to the bathroom and to the laundry room/mudroom (3) The bunk room is more conducive to older children and under 135 lbs for top bunk. Entrance is through the queen bedroom. (4) The remaining 2 queen bedrooms have separate entrances near the hall bath. (5) Entrance to the King bath is through the king bedroom.
CHILDREN and TEENS
*Game table and children's books
*Pack and Play available upon request. Free if you set up and break down. $25 if cleaner does it
*Bunk beds (NOTE: For safety purposes, top bunk bed should only be used by responsible OLDER children, teens, or adults who are 135 lbs or less)
BATHROOM 1
*Large bathroom adjacent to king bedroom, laundry room, and office area. Entrance through king bedroom.
*New quartzite countertops, ample storage, new cabinets
*Combo bath and shower with larger showerhead
*IMPORTANT: We are on a septic system. You cannot place anything in sinks or commodes except normal human waste and toilet paper. If you place other things in there, it will stop the septic up and will cost you additional charges.
BATHROOM 2
*Low entrance acrylic shower with adjustable, hand-held shower head and large grab bars. Seat.
*Vessel sink and quartzite stone countertop
* Entrance through hallway near living room.
VIEWS FROM OUR FARM AND THINGS WE GROW
*Peaches, strawberries, corn, soybeans, vegetables, hay
*Ponds, mountains, countryside, cottage garden
NOTE: There are 2 Ring cameras which actively record video and audio. They are located at the front entrance and entrance to garage. There are no interior cameras.
