NC Foothills. Mins from TIEC & 4 wineries. 50 mins from Asheville & Blue Ridge Parkway! Newly renovated 270 sq ft historical caboose, bursting with character and amenities! It traveled thousands of miles before coming to us! Imagine the stories it would tell if it could talk! Placed on rails, in a wooded hill, surrounded by acres of family land. Secluded yet super safe! We live ~ 400 yards away. Can be booked with our other Airbnb for extended family/friends getaway! Just ask us! The space Stay in this cozy & tranquil caboose! Located 5-8 minutes away from the new Tryon International Equestrian Center where you’ll find restaurants and even a grocery/deli store! Don’t miss the Saturday NightLights! Many first class award-winning vineyards and wineries are just a few mins away! This location is also sought after for the amazing road biking opportunities. The assault on Mt Mitchell goes right by our house, so many come to train for that race! The 13mile long Thermal Belt Rail2Trail is 10 mins away. A Spartan race also happens here every year! There are many hikes and waterfalls to discover! Lake Lure & Chimney Rock are ~ 25 mins away where you can lay on the beach overlooking breath-taking mountains or go gem mining with the kiddos for a fun filled adventure! The Blue Ridge Parkway is 45 mins away and Asheville is 50 mins away. You will have the place to yourselves and won't have to share the outside either! There is plenty of space to play, run around, and just hang out. 1 super comfy queen-size Murphy bed! 2 cot-size bunk beds for kiddos! (length is the same as a twin bed but narrower) + safety net latch for top bunk for the little ones! A dresser + hanging area and two big drawers under bunk beds for storage! Living room has an Italian leather love seat (can be used as a bed for a small child) + an armchair + a pouf + small laptop table for remote working (super fast fiber optic wifi) + full length mirror kitchenette is fully equipped with pots & pans, bowls, kitchen ustensiles, coffee maker, electric kettle, toaster + fridge + microwave + hot plates. All cooking (other than microwaving) will be done outside on the covered porch. No oven. Dining area has a retractable solid wood table that can sit 4 comfortably + 4 foldable & storable stools. Full bathroom - Shower - fresh towels & soap & shampoo& hair dryer provided! Washer & Dryer (so you can pack light ;) hangers. 5 drawer dresser! AC and Heat with 2 very quiet mini-splits. Fan provided. Deck + Grill/side burner + Propane fire table + Edison lights for lovely evenings around the fire, sipping wine, making s'mores and listening to the crickets and tree frogs! Enjoy a stroll on a private trail on the land that leads uphill and loops back to the caboose. Parking - Gravel - right next to caboose. Can fit 3 cars easily! Guest access Graveled parking is right next to caboose. Can accommodate up to 3 cars. Other things to note We have a flood light that is also a motion light so you are never in the dark when you first arrive! Absolutely NO COOKING INSIDE other than microwaving! Use hot plates on covered porch or use the grill's side burner. No smoking allowed inside but you can outside.