10/10 Excellent
Ryan M.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home in a Beautiful Setting!
Ryan M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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The Peregrine: Flat Mountain Farm - expansive luxury home on historic 28 acre rhododendron farm
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 11464.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Highlands, North Carolina
- Bridal Veil Falls9 min drive
- Highlands Country Club9 min drive
- Dry Falls10 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bunk Room
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
King Suite 2
1 King Bed
King Suite 3
1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bunk Room Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
King Suite 2 Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
King Suite 3 Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Primary Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Peregrine: Flat Mountain Farm - expansive luxury home on historic 28 acre rhododendron farm
AS SEEN ON The Magnolia Network's "Bespoke Inns," Southern Living Magazine, Country Living Magazine, National Geographic Luxury Collection, Plateau Magazine and more...The sun rises over the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the morning mist of a temperate rainforest hovers over the lake and the sweet songs of a bevy of birds greet you at Flat Mountain Farm. Its 28 acres have been a mountain haven and tranquil escape for more than 40 years and beckons discerning guests who aspire to escape modern-day frenzy for true tranquility.... This is the largest home on our private estate and overlooks our private lake. At a sprawling 5000 SF, each bedroom is quite large and features five (5) fireplaces. There is a large entertaining terrace with firepit, outdoor lounge areas, covered outdoor dining, porch swing that overlooks The Lake.
Property manager
Margaret Shutze
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Events
Events allowed
Events are allowed with an additional fee.
Pets
Pets allowed
One dog 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events are allowed with an additional fee.
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Highlands
Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station, while The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Highlands, North Carolina
What's nearby
- Bridal Veil Falls - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
- Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- Dry Falls - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
- Whiteside Mountain - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
- Old Edwards Club - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Ugly Dog Pub - 8 min drive
- Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 11 min drive
- Old Edwards Club - 13 min drive
- Rib Shack - 8 min drive
- Buck's Coffee Cafe - 8 min drive
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Cleanliness
10/10
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10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
17 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Mike S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Margaret Shutze
Welcome to Flat Mountain Farm, a historic rhododendron farm located 2 miles from the charming hamlet of Highlands, NC. Chris & Margaret Shutze moved to Highlands with their two young boys in December of 2019. They purchased the property from an eighth generation Highlander who had created a magical, rustic paradise over 40 years. Even though it was run down and in need of repair, they saw huge potential in the antique log cabins & barns.
This newly renovated 28-acre haven houses up to 27 between the three homes and hosts up to 200 guests for events. Margaret worked for international hospitality firms, Wilson Associates and RTKL, working on prestigious projects such as the Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada, Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Four Seasons Vail, while Chris has been creating specialty homes and custom furniture with award-winning architects for 20 years, including McApline, Travis & Travis and Wilson Associates.
Keep in touch! We are on Instagram @flatmountainfarm and for the behind the scenes renovation @creatingflatmountainfarm. We are also on Facebook @flatmountainfarm.
This newly renovated 28-acre haven houses up to 27 between the three homes and hosts up to 200 guests for events. Margaret worked for international hospitality firms, Wilson Associates and RTKL, working on prestigious projects such as the Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada, Boca Raton Resort and Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Four Seasons Vail, while Chris has been creating specialty homes and custom furniture with award-winning architects for 20 years, including McApline, Travis & Travis and Wilson Associates.
Keep in touch! We are on Instagram @flatmountainfarm and for the behind the scenes renovation @creatingflatmountainfarm. We are also on Facebook @flatmountainfarm.
Why they chose this property
After designing luxury hotels around the world, Margaret and Chris were ready to create their own micro-resort. The three homes on the property cater to guests seeking the elegance and high touch details of a luxury hotel within the confines of a private estate.
Their work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design magazine, Boutique Design Magazine, Hospitality Design Magazine, Country Living Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. Visit Shutze Studio for their extended portfolio.
“With this all-star duo at the helm, a retreat property complete with two cabins, barn, private lake and lawn has never felt so luxurious.”
- Plateau Magazine
Their work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Interior Design magazine, Boutique Design Magazine, Hospitality Design Magazine, Country Living Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. Visit Shutze Studio for their extended portfolio.
“With this all-star duo at the helm, a retreat property complete with two cabins, barn, private lake and lawn has never felt so luxurious.”
- Plateau Magazine
What makes this property unique
Flat Mountain Farm is located 2.2 miles from town, about an 8 minute drive from Main Street in Highlands. The farm is 9 miles from Cashiers, about a 15 minute drive. It is a quick stroll down the street to local swimming hole, Pinky Falls and a quick drive up the street to Ranger Falls, a beautiful hike by a waterfall that ends at a large lake.
The Kingfisher cabin is nestled into the woods, next to a year round stream with rhododendrons, mountain laurel and has its own private pond, stocked with mountain trout. We provide fishing poles and you are welcome to eat any fish you catch.
The Kingfisher cabin is nestled into the woods, next to a year round stream with rhododendrons, mountain laurel and has its own private pond, stocked with mountain trout. We provide fishing poles and you are welcome to eat any fish you catch.
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