Introduction
The
DeStarte' Bed and Breakfast Inn is an excellent example of a two story
Queen Anne Victorian style home. Nestled amidst 85 acres of rural farmland
at the base of the scenic South Mountains, the family owned and operated
home was constructed in 1989 after Ms. Miller's restored 1920's farmhouse
was destroyed by a devastating tornado earlier in that same year.
Many of the charms of the old home have been retained and incorporated
into this unique pink Victorian home. Within walking distance
is Redbone Willy's Trading Company®, an old general store, which has
the BoneHead Café and an Ice Cream Parlor featuring real homemade
ice cream made on the premises.
With elegance and style a given,
DeStarté's hominess and comfort remain the utmost importance to
us. The eleven room home offers five standard bedrooms with or without
private baths depending upon whether the Inn is fully occupied or not.
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Private
and Shared Bathroom Accommodations
are
tasteful and elegant.
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Waiting to greet each guest is the wrap
around front porch with the beautiful wooden columns and brick flooring.
Wicker rockers , chairs, and porch swing offer that peaceful tranquility
as you look out over the countryside. Upon entering the foyer the
staircase spirals around and up to where the stained glass and palatium
windows bring the outside beauty in. Hardwood floors flow throughout
the main floor. Easy chairs make the living room a haven for relaxation
and easy conversation, adding to the enjoyment of afternoon wine
and cheeses. Board games and cable televison with VCR/ DVD are also available.
With a French Country flair the Inn is furnished with an elegant mixture
of antiques and reproductions, custom made drapes and bed ensembles, and
area rugs.
A hearty country style breakfast
is served for guests in the main dining room. Outside, the shady
porch and courtyard invite guests to pull up a chair and take in that country
morning sunshine.
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A
hearty and delicious country style breakfast is served to
guests
each morning in the main dining room.
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For the comfort of all guests, no
smoking is permitted inside and the Inn is not recommended for small children.
Extensive hiking trails are located
on the property, and overnight stable rentals are provided for the horse
enthusiast. Within a short driving distance of the Inn are numerous
antique shops and local potters. Several area cafe's serving all
day are also located just minutes away.
An excellent example of Queen Anne
Victorian architecture, the Inn offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere
for the weary traveler, business person, or tourist. The service
is attentive, the atmosphere warm and personal. You'll find the food
and drink most satisfying, and the lodging intimate.
About the Area
Actually, the
DeStarte' Bed and Breakfast Inn is physically located in a small community
known as Toluca. Although the nearest town of any significance is
about twenty miles away, Hwy. 18 is a main connector between major Interstates
40 and 85. Presently, Toluca boasts of a population of probably no
more than 100 residents. For many years the area was sustained by
farmers raising primarily cotton, small grains, and cattle. Back
in the early 1900's each landowner was responsible for digging their own
section of highway using mostly their mules and drag pans. Ms. Miller's
great grandfather, Elam Bingham,was the most prominent landowner with more
than a thousand acres being farmed back in the mid 1800's. Even today,
the Bingham family retains a great portion of the original land once held
by their ancestors. A small portion of the land is still being farmed,
however, as families grow, the land has been divided and more homes established.
Other local prominent landowners now use the land for producing acres and
acres of peaches, apples, and other fruits. The community currently
has only a handful of businesses and two quaint churches.
Points of Interest
Toluca has several nearby attractions
within an 8
mile radius. Among them is the South Mountains
which encompasses 100,000 acres in Burke, Cleveland and Rutherford counties.
The South
Mountains State Park, the largest NC state park, has over 18,000 acres
and is surrounded by another 18,000 acres of gamelands. The most
spectacular feature of the park is a torrent of water which drops 80 feet
over a cliff face of bare rock. Numerous trails are available to
the hiker, mountain biker, and horse enthusiast. It is also a haven
for the trout fisherman and the nature preservationist. For campers there
are 20 backpack camping sites, primitive family camping, group camping,
and 15 equestrian camping sites with a 37 stall barn and 19 miles of trails.
Located beside the State Park is
the Pine Mountain Resort and Executive Golf Course, a gated community,
a lodge, restaurant , and condominiums.
Also, the area has numerous local
potters , some of whom have only 3-4 sales a year and others who have regular
business hours.
Area Golf Courses / Driving Ranges
Pine
Mountain Executive Golf Course
Ward's
Gap Road
Connelly Springs , NC 28612
P: (828) 433-4950
Pine Grove
Golf Club
1108 Costner Rd
Shelby , NC 28150-2845
P: (704) 487-0455
Deer Brook
Golf Club
201 Deerbrook Dr
Shelby , NC 28150-8337
P: (704) 482-4653
Tee One Up
Driving Range
3955
West Highway 27
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone: 704-742-3196
High
Shoals Falls - South Mountain State Park
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About DeStarté
The name "DeStarté" derives
from an exerpt of Louis L'amour's book, Hondo, which was also made into
a movie starring the late John Wayne. It is quoted as, What does
it mean? You can't say it except in Mescalero. It means Morning,
but that isn't what it means, either. Indian words are more than
just that. They also mean the feel and the sound of the name.
It means like the Crack of Dawn,the first bronze light that makes the buttes
stand out against the gray desert. It means the first sound you hear
of a brook curling over some rocks, some trout jumping and a beaver crooning.
It means the sound a stallion makes when he whistles at some mares just
as the first puff of wind kicks up at daybreak. It means like you
get up in the first light and you and her go out of the wickiup, where
it smells smoky and private and just you and her, and kind of safe with
just the two of you there, and you stand outside and smell the first bite
of the wind coming down from the high divide and promising the first snowfall.
Well, you just can't say what it means in English. That was her name.
DeStarte'.
Functions:
With sufficient notice the DeStarte'
Bed and Breakfast Inn can serve as an intimate and romantic accommodation
for many memorable functions.
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Weddings |
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Receptions |
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Reunions |
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Anniversaries |
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Special Getaway Packages
Special Rates on Weekly & Extended
Stays
Policies
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The Inn is open all year long. |
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Check-in time is 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Checkout is
11:00 AM. |
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Accepted payment methods: Cash, Personal Check,
Visa, MasterCard, Traveler's Checks. |
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Reservations can be confirmed with a deposit
equal to one night's stay. |
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72 hours needed for cancellation to receive full
refund of deposit. |
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Discounts available for seniors and special rates
for extended stays. |
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DeStarté does not allow pets. |
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Although the inn is not recommended for small
children, it does allow well-behaved children over 12 years with an additional
charge. However, if the Inn is totally occupied by a single
family for a special event, children are welcome if supervised at
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No smoking policy inside the houseyou are invited
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Directions to DeStarté Bed & Breakfast
Inn
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Bed & Breakfast from:
Morganton (I-40)
From Interstate-40 take
Exit-105 (Morganton / Shelby / Hwy-18 exit), from exit ramp turn onto Hwy-18
in the direction of Shelby (south), stay on Hwy-18 for 18.5 miles.
Shelby (Hwy-74)
From Hwy-74 turn onto
Hwy-18 in the direction of Shelby (north) and go 0.7 miles, turn right
onto Hwy-18 (E Grover St) and go 15.0 miles,to flashing caution light.
Gastonia (I-85)
From Interstate-85 take
Exit 17 (Gastonia / Lincolnton / Hwy-321 exit), from exit ramp turn left
onto Hwy-321 in the direction of Lincolnton, stay on Hwy-321 for 14 miles,
take Exit-24 (Lincolnton / Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 exit) at top of exit ramp turn
right onto Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 and go 1.0 mile to Lincoln. At Court House
Square bear to the right and proceed halfway around Court House, turn right
on Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 (West Main Street) and stay straight on Hwy-27 for
15.0 miles.
Lincolnton (Hwy-27)
From Court House Square
turn right on Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 (West Main Street) and stay straight on
Hwy-27 for 15.0 miles.
Charlotte (I-85)
Take Interstate-85 South
from Charlotte in the direction of Gastonia and take Exit 17 (Gastonia
/ Lincolnton / Hwy-321 exit), from exit ramp turn left onto Hwy-321 in
the direction of Lincolnton, stay on Hwy-321 for 14 miles, take Exit-24
(Lincolnton / Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 exit) at top of exit ramp turn right onto
Hwy-27 / Hwy-150 and go 1.0 mile to Lincoln. At Court House Square bear
to the right and proceed halfway around Court House, turn right on Hwy-27
/ Hwy-150 (West Main Street) and stay straight on Hwy-27 for 15.0 miles. |
Our
new Bed & Breakfast Inn is located adjacent to
RedBone
Willy's Trading Company® at the intersection
of
Highway 18 South and Highway 27 West near
Casar,
North Carolina
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CLICK
HERE FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMMODATIONS & RATES
Please call for Reservations
between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM
Local
Number (704) 538-3670
Toll
Free Number (866) 538-3670
Fax
(704) 538-5143
e-mail
redbonewilly@hotmail.com
Glenda B.
Miller
RedBone
Willy's Trading Company®
6533 Fallston
Road
Lawndale,
North Carolina 28090
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