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"Better Days" Inn / Comfortable 3br 1 Ba / Pet and Kid Friendly / Near Downtown
Holiday home in Hickory with kitchen and patio
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Hickory, NC
- Place, Frye Regional Medical Center12 min walk
- Place, Lenoir-Rhyne University2 min drive
- Place, Hickory Metro Convention Center5 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
About this property
"Better Days" Inn / Comfortable 3br 1 Ba / Pet and Kid Friendly / Near Downtown
Large spacious house with cozy (small) living room with electric fireplace, and roku tv (no cable), Master bedroom has 50" tv and queen size bed, 2nd bedroom has queen size bed and small tv, Office/Bedroom has twin size trundle bed that pulls out to 2 twins - has a small tv and a b/w laser printer. Wrap around porch with propane grill and gas fire bowl - outdoor dining and lounge chairs. Back yard is adjacent to a busy road - but is completely fenced.
Walking distance to downtown (about 15 minutes), and to Hollar Mills (the resturaunt at the brewery is GREAT). House is also close to the SALT block, hospitals, and the stadium. We are about 1 hour from Charlotte, or from Boone/Blowing Rock. Lots of Gem Mines nearby. About 1.25 Hours from Asheville.
Coffee/Sweetener is provided. There is an electric kettle - a coffee grinder - and a french press (very simple to use - instructions are next to the coffee area - and it makes the BEST coffee). Kitchen is stocked for cooking, and there is a lot of dining space. We are pet friendly - but need prior approval. The neighbors are close - so please keep the noise to a minimum so as not to disturb them. (No parties are allowed/guests are ok
- max 15 people).
Pets are welcome (with PRE-APPROVAL). If there are additional cleaning fees (usually $20) for excess hair or waste pickup - they will be billed after checkout. There are dog toys, a large crate, and treats for the fur-babies. Large fenced in back yard, and the gates on the front porch close off to keep kids/pets safe.
My grandsons are 2, 4 and 5 - and there are some toys there. The back bedroom has a projector on the ceiling with color-changing nebulas and stars (for the kid in all of us). There are some board games, puzzles and coloring books (for kids and adults) in the armoire in the living room as well. A pack and play (with sheets and blankets) is available.
You are welcome to smoke on the front or back porch, there are ashtrays in the bottom drawer to the left of the stove. Please do not leave cigarette butts around the property. Smoking inside the house (be careful if the windows are open) will result in a $500 fine. Any illegal substances, parties, or noise complaints will result in additional fines or you will be asked to vacate the premises immediately.
Front door has a smart lock - you'll be issued a code for the door and the alarm system prior to check in. Each guest has a unique code. Home has a security system with outdoor security cameras on all 3 doors. 2-3 cars will fit in the driveway - or you can park on the street. There is a ramp to get up to the porch, front door is 36", all interior doors are 30". Bathroom has grab bars that fold up and down if necessary. If you require a shower bench - please bring one.
** EXTERIOR PEST CONTROL **
Monthly pest control - they will perform exterior service only - and do not need access to the house. (Interior service is performed when house is vacant). If there are problems with pests at all - please let us know, and we will send them back over promptly to spray the interior. No refunds for bugs will be given as we have taken precautions to prevent pests - but service will be provided when requested.
** LAWN SERVICE **
Lawn service is provided when they are able to mow the yard - they do not have access to the house.
Please let us know what we can do to make your stay more enjoyable! We have covers for the couch (for kids and pets), and extra sleeping spaces can be made available.
Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/vcgtp0 to make a reservation.
Walking distance to downtown (about 15 minutes), and to Hollar Mills (the resturaunt at the brewery is GREAT). House is also close to the SALT block, hospitals, and the stadium. We are about 1 hour from Charlotte, or from Boone/Blowing Rock. Lots of Gem Mines nearby. About 1.25 Hours from Asheville.
Coffee/Sweetener is provided. There is an electric kettle - a coffee grinder - and a french press (very simple to use - instructions are next to the coffee area - and it makes the BEST coffee). Kitchen is stocked for cooking, and there is a lot of dining space. We are pet friendly - but need prior approval. The neighbors are close - so please keep the noise to a minimum so as not to disturb them. (No parties are allowed/guests are ok
- max 15 people).
Pets are welcome (with PRE-APPROVAL). If there are additional cleaning fees (usually $20) for excess hair or waste pickup - they will be billed after checkout. There are dog toys, a large crate, and treats for the fur-babies. Large fenced in back yard, and the gates on the front porch close off to keep kids/pets safe.
My grandsons are 2, 4 and 5 - and there are some toys there. The back bedroom has a projector on the ceiling with color-changing nebulas and stars (for the kid in all of us). There are some board games, puzzles and coloring books (for kids and adults) in the armoire in the living room as well. A pack and play (with sheets and blankets) is available.
You are welcome to smoke on the front or back porch, there are ashtrays in the bottom drawer to the left of the stove. Please do not leave cigarette butts around the property. Smoking inside the house (be careful if the windows are open) will result in a $500 fine. Any illegal substances, parties, or noise complaints will result in additional fines or you will be asked to vacate the premises immediately.
Front door has a smart lock - you'll be issued a code for the door and the alarm system prior to check in. Each guest has a unique code. Home has a security system with outdoor security cameras on all 3 doors. 2-3 cars will fit in the driveway - or you can park on the street. There is a ramp to get up to the porch, front door is 36", all interior doors are 30". Bathroom has grab bars that fold up and down if necessary. If you require a shower bench - please bring one.
** EXTERIOR PEST CONTROL **
Monthly pest control - they will perform exterior service only - and do not need access to the house. (Interior service is performed when house is vacant). If there are problems with pests at all - please let us know, and we will send them back over promptly to spray the interior. No refunds for bugs will be given as we have taken precautions to prevent pests - but service will be provided when requested.
** LAWN SERVICE **
Lawn service is provided when they are able to mow the yard - they do not have access to the house.
Please let us know what we can do to make your stay more enjoyable! We have covers for the couch (for kids and pets), and extra sleeping spaces can be made available.
Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/vcgtp0 to make a reservation.
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Possible Pet Fee (usually $20) see info
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Damage deposit will be charged for smoking inside
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Hickory
Located in Ridgeview, a neighbourhood in Hickory, this holiday home is in the mountains. Catawba Science Center and Hickory Museum of Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds and Conover City Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at L.P. Frans Stadium or Hickory Motor Speedway. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.

Hickory, NC
What's nearby
- Frye Regional Medical Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Lenoir-Rhyne University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Hickory Metro Convention Center - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
- Valley Hills Mall - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
- L.P. Frans Stadium - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Restaurants
- Olde Hickory Tap Room - 12 min walk
- Cowa-Saké - 9 min walk
- Olde Hickory Station - 11 min walk
- Boca - 14 min walk
- Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Merianne Byers
I currently live in Florida - but my son and his family are in NC - and I visit often.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with this house - it's definitely a "work in progress". Part of the charm of an old house (built in 1929) is there is always something to do.
What makes this property unique
My favorite part of the house is the front porch - I love sitting out there. The railing on the porch slides open/closed - so it's safe for kids and pets, and there is a fenced in back-yard as well. Please make sure to check the guest book on the coffee table in the living room for house rules, and check-out instructions.
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