|
|
RiverDance is a captivating blend of the best in a traditional
Vacation Rental and an upscale Bed and Breakfast. As our guests,
nestled on a quiet mountainside, high above the river, you will find
your home away from home. Experience the outdoors at its best, by
day or night, from our Carolina Porch with its barn board fireplace
Relax in front of the massive Arts and Crafts fireplace in an
inviting great room, and rest comfortably in your private quarters.
Enter the Tree Tops Suite (upper level) via the heavy timber stairs.
There you will find two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and a sitting
area with a comfy leather couch and TV. The Hickory bedroom has
two twin beds which can be converted to a King, while Beech has a
queen bed with a full futon.
The center level of RiverDance contains a full kitchen, laundry,
great room with fireplace and the spacious Carolina porch and deck.
Access the River Rock Suite (lower level) from your own private
entrance. This inviting living space also provides two sleeping areas
and a full bath. The Laurel bedroom has a queen bed while the
Holly room has a kitchenette, media area with big screen TV and
sleeps two comfortably. River Rock has its own private deck.
Seating area and is handicapped accessible.
To assure your privacy we will only rent each suite of rooms to a
single group.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For your convenience a full service kitchen, laundry and WiFi are available. Whether it's a family gathering, a special event, a get away
weekend, experiencing the great outdoors or just relaxing, RiverDance has it all. RiverDance's bedrooms provide a very relaxing way to end
the day.
|
|
|
|
Directions from Asheville: Take I 26 North towards Johnson City and get off at exit 19. There take the US 25/70 towards Hot Springs, about 19 miles
until you go onto NC 208. Signs will say to Greeneville Tn. Please do not turn into the Bear River Lodge construction entrance. Follow NC 208 1 mile until
you reach the main entrance, just before the bridge, of Bear River Lodge, home of RiverDance. Go up the gravel road that follows the Laurel till you see
the lodge. Turn right on the paved road to the right of the lodge and go to the third road on the left, Deer Leap. We are the second house in on Deer Leap
For more detail or directions from other starting points, please use the Google Maps display above.
|
Madison County
Bask in the hot tubs or get a massage in nearby Hot Springs. Raft down the French Broad River, the third oldest river in the world. Fish in the rich trout
streams. Western North Carolinas is renowned for its arts and crafts community, visit local craftsmen at work,.Hike our wandering trails, the Appalachian Trail
is 2 miles away and the Laurel River trail is even closer. Wander small towns of Hot Springs, Mars Hill and Marshall or immerse yourself in Asheville (the “Paris
of the South”). Take a drive on the 'Blue Ridge Parkway'. Experience the majesty of Madison County, the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge”. Or just the perfect place
to just 'set a spell' and relax !!
Beautiful Asheville
From the exploreashevile.com, "Asheville is that type of unique, special place that lingers sweetly in your mind and memories for years to come. The city's rich
architectural legacy with its mix of Art Deco, Beaux Arts and Neoclassical styles is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the edgy energy that emanates from
the locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Known as an art colony, a healing resort and a home to
notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming, vibrant cities in America.
A bastion of cutting-edge art and technology in the Blue Ridge, the city also prides itself on its fascinating Appalachian past and celebrates this culture with
annual events such as Shindig on the Green. While many cities underwent major overhauls in past decades, Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse
downtown remains beautifully preserved."
|
|
|
Some Interesting Websites
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reviews From Our Guests
We know privacy is important to many of our guests and we totally understand that sharing the house
with us the owners might be a concern. But we have taken many steps to ensure you can have the
amount of privacy you desire. Please take a look at the review from a recent guest who initially had
concerns and we were able to meet and exceed their needs.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
We are featured !! Tennessee Timbeframe has featured RiverDance in the Fall edition of it's online newsletter and we are
looking forward to sharing their beautiful work with our guests. Also, Moss Creek Designs (the folks who produced our house
design) featured us in their "What New" section.
Callie's New PodCast !! HomeAway, one of the sites we advertise on, was so intrigued by the way we
blended both a traditional Vacation Rental and a upscale B&B in RIverDance they interviewed Callie
for a recent podcast. Take a listen and find out how RiverDance offers you more.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Our journey to the breathtaking mountains of the Carolina’s began eight years ago, and it is a dream come true. It was time to get away from the
cold and fast pace of the Mid-West and create our year round Timber Frame home. We live in RiverDance full-time and are looking forward to
having you as our guest. The idea from the start was to share RiverDance with others who want to venture out and explore all that Western North
Carolina has to offer.
Callie and Dave Wellendorf
(847) 809-3098 or email wellendorfcallie@yahoo.com
For more information, download the RIverDance Portfolio.
We are currently setup to take payment with both checks and credit cards.
If you are ever headed to the SW side of Michigan for vacation, please take a look at our original vacation rental, Cottage in the Woods, a great
place to spend a wonderful beach vacation on Lake Michigan.
|
|
Come join Midge at
RiverDance
|
|
|
