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Bed and Breakfast at Ponder Cove

1067 Ponder Creek Road, Mars Hill, NC 28754
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Ranked #1 of 3 Mars Hill B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
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Sonja S
Maryville, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

My husband and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary this year, and we were looking for the perfect long weekend getaway. Not so hard to find, except we wanted to bring our Irish Wolfhound with us. It seemed an impossible feat until we happened upon Ponder Cove. Martha and Gary don't just 'allow' dogs, they create a place for... More

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tdmore
Richmond, Virginia
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

What a great trip we took when we decided to ring in the new year at Ponder Cove. Such a wonderful, inviting landscape, accentuated by a warm, welcoming environment. Martha and Gary made our stay such a wonderful experience and made us feel as though we were the only guests...even though she had a full plate with a sold out... More

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JulieKS11
Charleston, South Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

My husband and I started the seemingly impossible task of trying to find a speci...al place to have an intimate wedding ceremony. A place where we could get married in a beautiful setting and also spend a couple of days enjoying the surroundings. We'd almost given up and then we found Ponder Cove.. The owners, Martha and Gary took care... More

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yvonne_and_gus
South Florida, Florida
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43 reviews
21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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We left this B&B with mixed feelings. We stayed in the stand alone cottage at the front of the property, not the main house that serves as the true B&B. Our accommodations were very welcoming. It is a beautifully appointed home with lots of very cute details. The cottage is well kept and very spacious. It is comfortable and inviting.... More

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pondercove, Owner at Bed and Breakfast at Ponder Cove, responded to this review
16 January 2012

NINE OUT OF 10 DOGS STILL PREFER PONDER COVE...not to mention 98% of TRIP ADVISOR REVIEWS. My husband always says "you better keep your sense of humor if you want to be in the Bed and Breakfast business". It is times like this that I know he is right. Lord knows we innkeepers who invite total strangers into our homes... More

WendyA60
Daytona Beach, FL
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Just returned from a weekend at Ponder Cove Inn. The Inn is gorgeous. The rooms are so comfy with fabulous beds, linens, fireplaces and soaking tubs. Martha and Gary are wonderful. They make you feel so at home, give you terrific suggestions as to what to do and where to eat. The breakfasts are amazing. We took our dog and... More

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vonburgenstein
Winston Salem, North Carolina
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
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The Bed and Breakfast at Ponder Cove was a quaint, relaxing place far away from any noise except the sound of nature. The room was extremely well kept, and very reasonably priced. Breakfast was FANTASTIC. Martha and Gary were extremely courteous hosts, and were very helpful in directing us to local pet-friendly restaurants. We'll be back next time we want... More

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johnkarencopeland
Cincinnati, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011

My Wife and I spent Monday through Saturday at Ponder Cove. We wanted to bring our dog Dexter with us and Ponder Cove seemed like the perfect retreat. We arrived Monday night will no real itinerary planned out. The innkeeper, Martha was happy to sit down with us when we arrived and help us with a TON of great suggestions... More

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mollymollypop
Nashville, Tennessee
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011

We had a blast at Ponder Cove! It was so nice to get away from our everyday grind and relax in a beautiful mountain setting! We felt so comfortable at Ponder Cove! We loved our room, especially the big porch off the side. It was storming and we were able to sit outside, with our pup, and listen to the... More

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miker911
Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2011

We looked for a B&B in the Asheville NC area where we could have our dog with us and found Ponder Cove and what a find it was. We had never stayed in a B&B before with our dog and were somewhat nervous. We were put immediately at ease by Martha and Gary being excellent hosts. Bodhi, our Flat-Coated Retriever,... More

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moorenancy
Lansing, Michigan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2011

My husband, canine son and I spent a wonderful weekend at Ponder Cove last autumn just as the leaves began to change into a dramatic splendor. Our room was very quaint, decorated perfectly to fit the setting, and the accommodations were perfect. Breakfast was superb and elegantly served. Martha and Gary, the innkeepers, were most gracious and entertaining hosts. Our... More

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