American Pickers star Mike Wolfe’s Tennessee vacation rental barely booked as he charges jaw-dropping price for stay
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe’s Tennessee vacation rental has barely been booked by guests, as he is charging expensive rates per night.
Mike, 59, owns vacation rental Two Lanes Guesthouse located in a historic Columbia, Tennessee building that was built in 1857.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal the American Pickers star charges $275 a night from Friday to Sunday, and $200 a night from Monday to Thursday.
During holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, the price is $425 a night.
Additional fees include a $100 cleaning fee, $25 per person if more than two guests stay at the location, a 14.25 percent lodging tax and a security deposit.
Similar Airbnb rentals and hotels in the area go for under $200.
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AVAILABILITY
The high prices may have deterred customers from booking, as online availability shows October 25 to 28 is the only booking for the month.
November 4 to 10, November 9 and 10, November 19 and 20, and November 28 to 30 are booked.
December 1 and 2, and December 22 to 25 are the only bookings for the holiday month.
January, February and March have not one booking and are available every day.
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April has just one booking from April 11 to 17, while May 23 to 25 is the only booking for that month.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The lodging features one bedroom with a king bed, a couch that pulls out a queen bed, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a washer and dryer.
The space is filled with antiques picked by Mike himself.
A description of the rental on the website reads: “This is the first time that fans of American Pickers get to see picks from the show that Mike has pulled out of barns and sheds across America presented as decor.
“The entire one-bedroom loft is located above a bicycle shop inside a two-story brick building dating back to 1857. The loft measures about 1,100 square feet, which for Mike was the perfect size to showcase his own one-of-a-kind, Americana style.
“Guests will appreciate how Mike has integrated items of different vintages and locales to create one cohesive look. The incorporation of natural pieces, like antlers and bison sculpture, partner well with the more Industrial rusted picks.
"Intentionally placed vintage signs delineate and organize spaces like the hand-painted, wooden sign outside the bedroom which reads 'Rooms for Tourists' or the double-sided turquoise 'City Cafe' sign picked in Alabama and now hanging over the kitchen island.”
The description also notes a mint green 1951 Vespa for guests to have “Instagrammable moments.”
Mike said of the space on the website: "There's so much to see and experience here. I wanted to create a space that allowed visitors to experience the charms of staying on Main Street in a small town.
“One of my favorite things is to look outside the 13-foot windows at the 1905 courthouse and hear the clock in the tower on top of it chime every hour. You can walk downstairs into the street and see the shopkeepers preparing to open for the day you can even smell the biscuits and bacon Puckett's is cooking up for breakfast."
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Customers who have visited enjoyed the space.
One commented on Google reviews: “Enjoyed a couple of nights before Thanksgiving in this really cool loft. The decor is from American Pickers, Mike Wolfe's finds. Loft belongs to him.
"Very nice kitchen, living room and comfortable bed and bath. Many steep steps may not be an issue for younger people. We got our exercise for sure. We will return.”
A second wrote in an online review: “This space is like staying in a museum but in the best way possible. It’s super comfy, clean and really well decorated with the coolest antiques/collectibles. The location is perfect for those wanting to check out the square. Highly recommend this listing!!!”
A third commented: “This place really feels special from the first step through the front door. We spent most of the time listening to the awesome vinyl collection on the record player. Never even turned on the TV.
"Such a cool place to unplug and relax. The owners were so helpful and responsive. We will be staying here again in the very near future.”
A fourth said: “We had an excellent stay at Two Lanes Guesthouse for our 25th Wedding Anniversary! The place was clean, well-appointed and thoughtfully decorated!
"We enjoyed staying in listening to music/playing dominos, walking the town square of Columbia and we even drove into Nashville a few times. Thanks for making our milestone a memorable one!”
BUSINESS EMPIRE
Aside from appearing on American Pickers, Mike has many businesses to his name.
He owns store Antique Archaeology with locations in Le Claire, Iowa and Nashville, Tennessee.
Back in 1999, he opened up Wolfe’s Village Bike in Eldridge, Iowa, where he taught bicycle history and safety.
The business continues to be active today with his sister Beth Welzenbach listed as an agent of the company.
He launched MRW Properties the same year, where he continues to buy real estate and restore properties.
He is even a landlord of multiple buildings.
The U.S. Sun previously reported Mike’s real estate net worth is approximately $3,467,300.
Mike also owns the production company Mossy Pointe, Inc, as he even teamed up with actor Jason Momoa for a project.
And finally, Mike owns Columbia Motor Alley, a 1947 Chevrolet Dealership in Tennessee.
TUNING OUT?
All of Mike’s businesses come as he’s "ready to retire" from the long-running hit show.
A pal of Mike’s previously told The U.S. Sun: “I don’t know how long the show will last. I don’t know how long Mike and Robbie want to do this. I think they would like to retire at some point. It’s been 12 years.
“It’s a strain on your life. They’ve done this a long time. When they’re around it’s, ‘Ah we’re on the road again. I ain’t got time to do this, I ain’t got time to do that.’
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“It’s a love-hate like with any job. Some days you don’t wish you had that job and you could do whatever you wanted. Some days you’re all excited about your job.”
Mike has been on American Pickers since the debut episode in 2010.
