19th Century Victorian Countryside Mansion

Slip away to the comfort and seclusion of the Possum Trot Inn, a 19th Century Victorian mansion nestled into the lush mountain countryside in the historic town of Burnsville, North Carolina. This fairy tale property features original handcrafted red oak staircases, walls and ceilings, Original hard rock maple flooring, Classic Baroque furniture, Stunning wrap around porch with breathtaking 180 degree views of green pasture valley's and blue skies. As seen in the movie "Snapshot of Love". The space Thankfully we didn't sustain any damages from Hurricane Helene. We have Power, Well Water and Fast Internet!! While there are many places around Asheville and WNC that were devastated by the Storm, the community is strong and we're building back. Come support local businesses!! The community needs you Never been a better time to get out in nature and breathe in some fresh mountain air. Unwind and experience the good life at this grand country home. ***Be sure to check out the recently released movie called "Snapshot of Love" which was filmed on location at the Possum Trot Inn in October of 2021. Our Place: This private retreat is located in the rural Possum Trot Valley with a small stream meandering through the hollow amidst gently rolling hills, green pastures and far reaching slopes. Straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, this lavish estate is one of the few remaining vintage homes left in the area and although it was originally built as a hotel for the CC&O Railroad in 1890, the house in it's entirety has never been used to welcome short-term guests...until now. No parties or events are permitted anywhere in the house or on the property Add this listing to your wishlist by clicking the heart in upper-right hand corner. Check out some other 5-Star Reviews from this host: 5 Stars - "Matt’s place is literally the best. We both agreed it was the best place we had stayed at in the area. He even had a bottle of wine for us sitting on the table when we walked in! I highly recommend staying at Matt’s place" Lauren 5 Stars - "Matt was very quick to respond and made sure our stay was enjoyable" Brad 5 Stars - "Matt is extremely professional, attentive and sincere. He checked in periodically and was very focused on making sure our time there was exceptional. He responded within minutes whenever I reached out to him and didn't hesitate to roll up his sleeves and help" Todd Additional features at the Possum Trot Inn: ✓Onsite washer + dryer ✓ 10 Spacious Bedrooms and 8 full baths with 1 King Size Bed, 7 queens and 2 Twins. ✓ 55 inch Smart Roku Flat Screen TV (Netflix, Amazon and Hulu included) ✓ High speed Internet (200 Mbps) ✓ 6 antique rocking chairs with a beautiful ornate bench that sits 3 on the expansive wrap-around porch ✓ Private 2nd floor balcony overlooking mountains and lush forest with breathtaking views of a rolling countryside. ✓ Access to the Fire pit for cool nights underneath a starry sky ✓ Fresh Mountain Air ✓ Keurig coffee machine ✓ Only 15 min drive to Downtown Burnsville ✓ Just 30 miles from Asheville and the Biltmore Estate ✓ Extremely safe area. ✓ Smart Wifi Network Router installed on every floor of the house for optimum internet speeds Guest access The entire 4,000 sqft home plus 1.28 acres of soft lush grass surrounding the property is included in this rental. The fire pit is also accessible to any guest. Washer and Dryer are located in the spring house which is attached to the main building by a covered breezeway adjacent to the kitchen. Please, make yourself at home. Other things to note Please remember that you’re staying in a private residence, not a hotel. Please treat the space with reverence. Please keep in mind that although some of the house has been renovated, the majority of the home is original from 1890 so being mindful and having respect for this delicate and historical property is appreciated. You will notice a cleaning fee included in this booking. This fee is based on more than 50% of the rooms in the house being used during your stay. If you have a smaller group in your booking and less than 5 rooms are used, the cleaning fee is then reduced to $350. If this is the case, we will credit you back the difference after you check out. Please send us a message if you have questions.