Here is some miscellaneous information that might be helpful:
Please--no pets and no smoking in the house.
"How do I get to Thompson's Tuckaway?" Click here for directions
We have placed a lot of information in the form of brochures, menus, etc. in a couple of notebooks in the home, but some of you may find the following bits and pieces of some value:
Downtown Black Mountain and a shopping center are within about 5 minutes of Thompson's Tuckaway.
Grocery stores: There is a very nice grocery store, Ingles, within about 5 minutes of the house.
ABC store: Located in Black Mountain about 5 minutes.
Drug stores: There are 2 major chain drugstores that stay open until 9:00 pm. All are within about 5 minutes.
General merchandise stores: At least two are within about 5 minutes.
Fast food: Almost anything you could want is within about 5 minutes.
Restaurants: There are a number of local restaurants--pizza, great breakfast/lunch spot, Mexican, barbeque, deli, authentic German, steak & seafood, bistro type, ice cream/fudge shop, etc. within about 5 minutes. In Asheville, there are many diverse cuisines available (15-20 minutes away).
Malls, major discount retailer, discount club: A major mall, a Wal-Mart and Sam's Club are located in Asheville, 15-20 minutes away. An outlet mall is within a half hour drive from the house.
Games, videos, etc.: We have put a number of videos (Forrest Gump, etc.), games, puzzles, playing cards and books in the house for your convenience and enjoyment.