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17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

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Relax in the Hot Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Arden, NC
  • Biltmore Park Town Square
    6 min drive
  • French Broad Overlook
    7 min drive
  • Southridge Shopping Center
    9 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

A Cottage at Willow Pond Stables awaits you in a tranquil setting on a 17 acre farm where you can rest, relax and enjoy the majestic beauty of horses just out the front door. Also tour Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, and experience all the activities and scenery Western North Carolina has to offer. Have lunch at the Picnic Table, relax in the 6 person hot tub, swing in the hammock under a shade tree, watch the water rippling on the pond while sitting in Gazebo, observe horses grazing....That’s right….you will experience nature from the leisure of this cozy cottage. Bring your fishing pole and try your luck at catching a fish. Pamper yourself in the privacy of this fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms cottage with one level living space of 1200 sq. foot. Comfortable & luxurious king and queen beds await you dressed with fine linens. Throw something on the BBQ grill, take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen for those home cooked meals or take a 5 minute drive to the areas many restaurants and Movie Theater! Your kitchen includes a refrigerator with ice maker, electric cook-top with oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven and all the cooking utensils you may desire. Be mesmerized by the crackling of your wood burning fireplace. Just relax ….listen to your favorite tunes or enjoy a game or puzzle on your warm hardwood floors. When all is quiet grab a book and head to the rocking chairs on your covered front porch & enjoy the sunrise or set. Don’t forget to look up every now and then to enjoy the horses romping in the distance. Conveniently located: 2 miles from I-26 Exit 37 at Biltmore Park~6 miles from I-40~ 4 miles to the Asheville Airport & WNC Agriculture Center~12 minutes to Biltmore Estate~15 minutes to downtown Asheville & Hendersonville Keywords: Cottage, one level, 2 Bedroomm 2 Bath, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch

Property manager

Terri
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Responsible children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Arden

Located in Arden, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Orange Peel, or consider a night out at Grey Eagle. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Arden, NC

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 6 min drive
  • Asheville Outlets - 10 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 10 min drive
  • North Carolina Arboretum - 15 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sierra Nevada Brewing Co - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Corner Grill - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of French Broad River, Pisgah National Forest and Biltmore Park Town Square. Unity Center and Southridge Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing location!!
We came down from Ohio to help with hurricane relief and visit with our children who live here. This was the perfect location and had everything we needed. Great place to unwind and relax after helping. Property is beautiful and peaceful. House is very clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We visit Asheville every year at some point. This has been our favorite place to stay. We decided we will only stay here in our future visits. It is so quiet and peaceful. If you are looking for a place to relax this is the place. There was not a thing my husband or I could say needs to be improved or that we wish they had. The hosts are extremely thoughtful with their starter kit for coffee and fresh farm eggs. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. We were able to see the horses, fawn and a doe. Go for a walk around the pond. We just Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

The B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Relaxing long weekend
Very nice and relaxing stay at the cottage for a long weekend with friends. Kitchen had all that we needed to make a simple breakfast or a larger dinner. It was nice to start the morning with a bit of time in the hot tub and again at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing at Willow Pond Stables
Peaceful, relaxing stay at Willow Pond Stables. Terri was a gracious host and we thoroughly enjoyed her sharing her beautiful property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lou m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister trip
Didn’t spend a lot of time at the property, but when we did it was nice and relaxing! Hot tub felt great after a day of walking around the Biltmore, and the horses and wildlife were so enjoyable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene location
Beautiful setting, quiet, clean comfortable house, close to everything. We enjoyed our two night stay at Willow Pond Farms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing cabin
Great little house on a beautiful and quiet property, clean and well kept!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerame T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely tranquil stay
We loved our stay here! Beautiful surroundings, and I enjoyed watching the horses. Hosts have done a fabulous job providing everything needed in the cottage. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Best sleep we've had in ages! Between that and the hot tub, our backs feel fantastic. Looking forward to staying here again next time we're in the Asheville area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
This place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Family Vacation
The property was absolutely gorgeous. Was so nice to wake up and see the horses in the pasture. Family enjoyed fishing at the farm pond each day. It was awesome to feel so secluded at the property, but be only a short drive from downtown or other shops and restaurants. The house itself was beautiful and we loved everything about it. Would absolutely look to book again when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility!
We hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply delightful!
We really enjoyed our stay. The horses came to greet us upon our arrival. The home was perfect; clean, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen amenities. Beautiful, serene away from it all and still close to shopping and eateries. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls’ weekend at Biltmore
The house was perfect for us to get away and enjoy hanging out. Easy access to restaurants when we wanted to go out. Full kitchen for when we cooked and stayed in. It sits away from any neighbors but is close enough to Biltmore. The house was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
If you're looking for a place to relax and feel semi-secluded, this is great! The farm feel with horses, barn and pasture that are close enough to enjoy made this a fun and relaxing get-away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
We absolutely loved this property and would definitely return to it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Stay
The property was very quaint, quiet, and just as advertised. The little ones loved seeing the horses each morning, and taking little walks around the farm. It was a nice stay and everything we needed to be comfortable was provided for. The location is great, not too far from all the parks and trails or the city. Getting around was very easy to and from the farm. Totally enjoyed it and made our spring break getaway memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing in every way!
Terri was super nice and we loved hearing the family history of the property! We loved seeing the horses, goats and chickens... We will definitely book again and we wished we lived there full time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Family Trip
Perfect home base for our Sierra Nevada/Smoky Mountain National Park adventure. Feels secluded but close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing property
We had such a lovely time! We primarily used this as our base for exploring the area but the house was cozy and comfortable. It was chilly when we visited so we didn't use any of the outdoor facilities but it was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby’s first Christmas and Mom’s Chemo
First, I apologize for the late review, the link went to junk mail. Our stay here? Absolutely amazing! Who can complain about sitting on a porch in a rocking chair each morning watching the horses and enjoying a cup of coffee? The home was cozy, and it just felt like home. By the second day, I forgot we were renting it. Everything was provided in the house that we needed, and when I say this house was clean, it was incredibly clean. The owners of the property were around, but weren’t “in the way,” out splitting wood and taking the trash out. We rented this house to celebrate Christmas with my mom, who lives over the hill and through the woods about 10mins away. Despite going through chemo and radiation, she was able to come over and visit every day, and had no trouble getting around the house. The owners even decorated the fireplace up for the holidays! I’m not good at writing reviews, but I can’t express it enough how much our family enjoyed this stay. 100% we’ll be staying here again! It just felt like home. What a wonderful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herman H., Indianapolis, IN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage and Location for Asheville and Blue Ridge Area
Everything about the process and property met our expectations and then some. We were looking for a place to explore the Asheville and Blue Ridge Mountains area and this fit the bill nicely. Great older but updated cottage overlooking the horse farm and pond. Communications with the owner were spot-on - largely just what's needed and otherwise very private. Large, well-furnished kitchen, laundry. Hot tub looked nice though we didn't use. We did make use of the fireplace one night. If you're looking for a quick and very tasty Mexican/Salvadorian meal Mary's Burrito is very close by and we made use of it twice. If you want an excellent steak or seafood we found the nearby 131 Main top-notch. We were able to see much of Asheville, the Biltmore as well as hike a number of trails. Loved the comedy bus tour, LaZoom more than expected even though friends recommended it. Definitely recommend this cottage! Didn't bother us but I'll note an adjoining property is a bit of an eye-sore. You only see it as you enter or leave and it looks like additional steps are being taken to "hide" it further. We actually marvelled at it and you'd never know its there from the rental property itself. Just one of those things.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
Well appointed and cozy cottage on horse farm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described
Perfect place to stay. Everything was just as described. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway in the Heart of Everything
Beautiful location in the heart of everything. Very peaceful. Loved watching the horses each day. Was very comfortable and well stocked with anything you can possibly need. Close to food and entertainment.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway close to Asheville and the Biltmore
Our family (2 adults and three kids) really enjoyed our stay at this farm home. The house itself was very clean and well appointed. We enjoyed farm fresh eggs on our first morning and loved waking up to see the horses in the pasture. We enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub and watching a movie in the comfortable living room. The house feels like it is a secluded countryside getaway, while also being convenient to amenities! A 10 minute drive brings you to the Sierra Nevada Brewery- which is a must see if you enjoy beer! A 25 minute easy drive will get you to the Biltmore Estate. There is a fantastic grocery store nearby (Ingles) if you need to stock up on anything. On our last night we were able to order Chinese food through door dash and it was delivered within 30 minutes! We would definitely stay here again- thank you for sharing your lovely home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Terri

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Growing up on the original 103 acre farm, Terri has a true passion for what she and her husband of 35 years have ventured into.  Though the farm has dwindled in size, Clay and Terri Vick still maintain and operate 17 acres as a horse boarding facility, keeping their own horses as well.  Realizing horses were going to be a huge part of our lives we created Willow Pond Stables 28 years ago.  Now we are excited to offer A Cottage at Willow Pond for others to share our joy in this wonderful place we live.

Why they chose this property

The house has been part of the family for 50 + years.  Terri's grandfather raised a large family on this farm.  It was his wish to continue to have horses and family here.  He would be pleased to know people can come enjoy what he started.

What makes this property unique

Off the beaten path, yet so close to all conveniences.  Nestled in a beautiful valley, horses all around the property.  Enjoy nature at its finest, fox, deer, frogs, fish, and occasionally a duck in the pond.  Sounds of horses grazing just outside the front door.  Goats, cat, chickens, miniature horse, and donkeys are on the property too! Only 5 minutes to restaurants, gas, movies, grocery and shopping.

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