Fox Lake
Everything you need to know!
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at Fox Lake for your vacation! We appreciate your patronage and want to make sure you have everything you need during your stay.
HOW DO I ENTER THE HOUSE?
There is an electronic keypad on the front door. You would have received a text/email with your code.
WHO MIGHT I SEE ON THIS PROPERTY DURING MY STAY?
The property managers may come by if there is an issue. The groundskeeper may show up as well to work on landscaping.
Western North Carolina is home to black bears. They are beautiful to watch, but should never be intentionally fed, and trash should always be secured during your stay.
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE TRASH?
There is a trash can located in the AC unit fenced in area on the side of the house for trash. Please place ONLY bagged trash in the box. Depending on the length of your stay, if you have more trash than fits into the can, you must dispose of it at the McDowell County Transfer Station on your way out.
CAN WE DRINK THE WATER?
Absolutely. The water is safe to drink!
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE HOUSE?
The house is secluded in a gated community. There is a lake located behind the house and it is a catch and release lake. There is a hot tub on site, as well as a pool table, grill, outdoor seating, games, and so much more! Enjoy the community pool and lake access from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
See link below for more info about the community: https://www.hiddenlakepoaofmcdowellcounty.com/
IS THERE WIFI?
Yes!
Network name: Fox Lake 2.4 GHz or Fox Lake 5GHZ
Password: gtfoxLake*
HOW DO I WORK THE T.V.?
The televisions in the home have Dish Network Satellite TV and a DVD player. Changing the “input” on the Dish remote will allow you to navigate between the different options.
GRILLS
There is a charcoal grill on the lower patio. Please use the provided grill-brush to clean the grill after each use. Please provide your own charcoal.
HOT TUB
Push the "Jets" button once for low bubbles, twice for high bubbles, and three times to turn off. Push the "Light" button until the desired color and pattern is selected. Please do not bring glass into the hot tub area.
HEAT AND A/C
Feel free to control the thermostats to your liking. Please return the temperature to 69 degrees before your departure.
FIREPLACE
The wood stove is currently out of commission. The owners are working on converting it back to a fireplace. Please do not use it.
WHAT TO DO IN A POWER OUTAGE
Don’t panic! Duke Progress will get the power back on as soon as they can. There is a flashlight and extra batteries located in the upper cabinet to the right of the sink.
The house uses a well to provide water, which requires electricity for the pump to function. In the event of a power outage, there is water provided in the pantry.
WASHER/DRYER
The laundry room is on the main level. We’ve left a few laundry pods above the washer in case you would like to wash a load while you are here.
WHAT IS AROUND THE HOUSE?
The cabin is in a great central location with easy access to Marion, Lake James, Morganton and Black Mountain. It’s the perfect home base to explore all that Western North Carolina has to offer, while still private to enjoy some peace and quiet.
Located in Nebo, nearby activities to Fox Lake includes five wineries within a 20 mile radius, including nearby South Creek Winery where you can enjoy panoramic views alongside their award-winning Bordeaux Style Wines, scenic vineyards and century-plus aged Italian Renaissance Farmhouse. This home is located within 25 minutes of the quaint small town of Marion where you can spend your day exploring the new 310 District, an indoor shopping space that’s home to Marion Wing Factory, Toonez Chop House, Marion Hot Wheelz indoor skating rink, Chances of Sprinkles Bakery, and several retail shops.
HIKING
Nestled in the rolling hill country at the base of Linville Gorge is Lake James, a beautiful lake with more than 150 miles of shoreline. Lucky for us, there is the ever-growing Lake James State Park, a playland for outdoor lovers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is free to visit and very convenient to I-40 (about 7 miles from Exit 90).
Hike a relatively new trail system at Lake James State Park, with eight trails for all fitness levels at both the Catawba River and Paddy's Creek areas, including the .75-mile Holly Discovery Trail, a one-mile section of the Overmountain Victory Trail, and the Lake Channel Overlook Trail to a scenic vista. The Mill's Creek Trail Loop at Paddy's Creek is a 3.6-mile loop that can be combined with other trails.
Check out the website “AllTrails” (full link below) to see other hiking options in our area. This site allows you to see the length of trails, relative difficulty, estimated time, and feedback from other hikers.
https://www.alltrails.com/us/north-carolina/black-mountain
OTHER HELPFUL WEBSITES
https://www.romanticasheville.com/lake_james.htm
www.cottonwoodpropertiesnc.com
https://www.romanticasheville.com/linville_falls.htm
Check-Out Instructions
Please be respectful of our 10:00 a.m. check-out time.
- Remove all used sheets and leave in a pile on each bed.
- Place all used towels in the laundry room and start one load in the washing machine.
- Load any dirty dishes and start the dishwasher.
- Make sure all trash is bagged and placed in the large trash can.
- Lock all doors and windows.
- Turn off all lights.
- Remember to leave a 5-Star review on your preferred booking site!
CONTACTS DURING YOUR STAY
For emergencies or to reach us after hours:
Property Manager (828)774-6285
For general questions about the area or our company:
Eddie Colley (828)776-3834
Jessica Colley (352)598-7879
