Relax & Unwind to tranquil breezes and the soothing sounds of nature when you stay in this private, chic, cozy cottage on 14+ acres located in downtown Franklinton, less than 2 minutes from vibrant Main Street! You’ll love The Trails, The Pond, Star Gazing, the Focus Lounge and the comfortable accommodations. Porte NOIRE is good for great for families, professionals, girls trips, fellas trips, couples retreats & wellness retreat experiences. Your mental reset awaits YOU! Porte NOIRE Gardens is a 3BDRM 2BTH cottage tucked into the most serene botanical landscape near downtown Franklinton. Porte NOIRE is fully equipped with everything you need to live luxuriously during your stay. The sprawling front patio overlooks a picturesque meadow with the distant sounds of the rolling creek at it's feet, and a spectacular planetarium in the sky for all your Star Gazing and Moonlight pleasures. The best sunsets and sunrises from downtown Franklinton! There are (2) pergola seating areas that provide comfort as you take in the views, equipped with solar lighting and heaters for those cool nights. This chic cottage welcomes all its visitors with stylish decor, premium amenities and a host staff waiting to accentuate your experience. The dining and living room space accommodates (6) comfortably from dining at our family butchers dining table with (2) high back bar stools and (4) standard stools, and a sofa, loveseat, accent chair combo. Although, there are (2) high back bar stools at the island, and the couch is plush enough to squeeze in (2) more. :) For your entertainment pleasure, this room has a 42" flat screen smart tv to access all your favorite apps! This retreat boasts (3) bedrooms: The Executive Suite which is the master suite, hosting a queen sized bed, (2) walk in closets, a spacious bay window with large windows letting in the best light and capturing every sunrise and sunset. This room has its own private full bath with dual sinks, a shower and a deep bathing tub. For your entertainment pleasure, this room has a 42" flat screen smart tv to access all your favorite apps! The Luxe Suite also hosts a queen bed, (2) nightstands with drawers, a closet and a vanity. For your entertainment pleasure, this room has a 42" flat screen smart tv to access all your favorite apps! Last but not least, the Posh Suite hosts a queen bed, (2) nightstands with drawers, built in shelving with storage cabinets, and a vanity. For your entertainment pleasure, this room has a 42" flat screen smart tv to access all your favorite apps! Porte NOIRE has a laundry room with both a washer and dryer that is available to all guests for use at no cost. The laundry room also has a mud sink and cleaning/maintenance supplies. This 14+ acre outdoor sanctuary boasts: - a 10+ acre, 200+ year old arboretum of beautiful native NC trees and forestry - 2 miles of walking/hiking/riding trails that run along (3) merging creeks! Bring your walking or hiking shoes, or haul in your dirt bikes and ATVs and enjoy some rugged outdoor FUN! - seasonal edible garden spaces at your fingertips - (2) outdoor lounging/entertaining bungalows - Furnished front patio with solar evening/night time lighting and heaters - Furnished back deck with fire pit, grill, dining table and ample seating - 8 to 10 person , safety screened trampoline - MIni - Walk in greenhouse for transitional horticulture projects - a 10,000+ sq ft reflection pond currently being completed (est mid Oct 2022) - Pool with tanning deck (currently under construction - land clearing started September 2022 with an estimated May 2023 project completion) Amenities at additional cost* (ask host for more information): - Small Onsite Gym (treadmill, weight bench, power tower, total gym rower, boxing bag, yoga mats, free weights, elastic bands) - Stocked Food Pantry!!! - Custom Wellness Experiences (yoga, meditation, massage therapy, nutrition/cooking class, reiki, Zumba, fitness workouts, private chef, couples retreat, private events, etc) There are so many amazing things that make this unique space a great place to stay and explore! COVID Safety and Prevention Highlights Porte NOIRE adheres to Airbnb's 5-step enhanced cleaning process prior to each Experience. The 5-step enhanced cleaning process is a set of cleaning practices that all Hosts are required to follow between each Experience instance, in addition to following their local laws and guidelines: -Prepare your equipment and ventilate the space before cleaning -Clean each area by removing dust and debris -Sanitize all high-touch surfaces, appliances, and equipment -Check that the space has been thoroughly cleaned and sanitized -Reset the space for the next guest and restock your supplies Porte NOIRE also follows local laws and guidelines on mask-wearing and social distancing. Porte NOIRE acknowledges that Cleaning and Sanitizing are two separate steps, and is in compliance with performing both in preparation for each stay.