Yummy Mud Puddle Vacation Home

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In the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina there are many vacation homes, but there is nothing quite like the Yummy Mud Puddle. Nestled on ten acres amidst a tall forest, the Yummy Mud Puddle vacation home overlooks the rolling hills and valleys of Yancey County, roughly forty minutes from historic Asheville, known for its progressive live music, abundant galleries, and vibrant, eclectic nightlife. Also within a short drive is access to countless hiking trails, rafting and kayaking, fishing,  the Blue Ridge Parkway, and famous Penland School of Crafts. This rustic rural region is distinguished by the unusually high number of craftspeople and artists who call this stunning territory home. During your time at the Yummy Mud Puddle vacation rental, you will be in the perfect location to experience the rich and varied culture of this decidedly artistic, yet unmistakably Southern community.

Spacious enough for six, and versatile enough to accommodate couples, families, or singles, the Yummy Mud Puddle vacation house is the perfect fit for a quick getaway to the mountains or a longer retreat. Both the master and floral bedrooms have queen beds and walk-in closets as well as great views and access to the deck.  The master bedroom features a private bath with a whirlpool bathtub and separate shower. The third bedroom is perfect for children or single adults with two twin beds, a walk-in closet, sublime jungle motif, and a private door into the bathroom.  We now have fiber optic internet access with free local and long distance landline phones. Rates are posted for both weekly or nightly rentals. The house is warmed by central heat during the cooler months and cooled by ceiling fans in every room during the Summer.

We are a pet friendly rental for well behaved dogs under 50 pounds who are up to date on all of their shots and flea treatments.

Dining area with a view.

Dining area with a view.

Forest below the deck.

Forest below the deck.

Main Queen bedroom with ensuite bath that includes a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower.

Main Queen bedroom with ensuite bath that includes a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower.

Easy entrance into the house.

Easy entrance into the house.

Carport, of course.

Carport, of course.

Twin room that is perfect for youngsters since there’s no access to the deck.

Twin room that is perfect for youngsters since there’s no access to the deck.

Sleep sofa with handmade pillows by Kathryn Lynch of LIBBY CLARE.

Sleep sofa with handmade pillows by Kathryn Lynch of LIBBY CLARE.

Dining on the deck while enjoying the view.

Dining on the deck while enjoying the view.

The Yummy Mud Puddle is a family business, and we pride ourselves on providing everything you need while you relax and enjoy your mountain home away from home. All linens and towels are provided. The home is completely set up and ready for your arrival. We’ll leave the lights on for you if you’re arriving after dark.

Visit their gallery, where you may purchase Claudia’s woodblock prints and cards, John’s truly extremely mixed media sculptures, and Kathryn’s textile wearables. Feel free to wander the grounds, relax on the dock while feeding the fish, and observe the artists in their natural habitat. Claudia and John are friendly folks who love living here and know you will love visiting. Whether you need directions to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville or a recommendation for a local restaurant, they are happy to help. Claudia personally prepares the house for your arrival with clean linens and fresh flowers.

~ Yummy Mud Puddle Information~

1. The  Yummy Mud Puddle address is 266 Clear View Lane and is a smoke free property.

2. The driveway is a circular drive. You will not have to back down the drive to exit. We leave the house unlocked for your arrival and there is code for the lockbox that will be sent to you upon your arrival.

3.  The light switch for the pendant lights over the bar is located in the laundry room between the outside door and the electrical panel. 

4. The water is from a spring and drinkable. The house is on a septic system. Please only flush the three “p’s” (pee, pooh, and paper). 

5. A gas grill and a gas fire pit with tanks of gas are located in the storage room off of the deck for your use. Because there are many critters about, you will want to be sure to clear the deck of all food as it only encourages the raccoons and others to visit you.

6. Trash pick-up is Monday.  Please place your trash in the plastic bags provided and put them in the large outdoor trash containers under the overhang. We do recycle at the Puddle and there are bins under the overhang for this purpose. We collect the trash for you.

6. This house has high speed fiber optic service for the telephone, t.v., and internet provided by Zito. The password information is attached to the modem located in the living room. The tech support number is 877.802.0475 and is 24/7.

7. The landline phone number for the house is  828.682.9559. The phone has local and long distance service within the US at no charge. At this time, Verizon and US Cellular cell phones work best on the mountain.

8. If you need to contact us our phone number is  828.682.6567. Our email address is yummymud@ccvn.com

9. Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am. Please let us know when you have arrived and when you are about to depart.

10. You are welcome to feed the fish during the warm months around sunset at the dock located beside our home. Just let us know and we will make sure you have fish food. You are also welcome to visit our sculpture and printmaking studios and gallery, which includes the fine textiles by Kathryn Lynch of Libby Clare, anytime we are home.

11. Before you depart please leave the beds unmade and place any used towels in the bathtub.

Enjoy your stay.        Thank you!       John, Claudia and Kathryn