Location: Waynesville, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (12 min. Dntn Waynesville, 10 min Maggie Vly, 20 min Ashevill) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 7-8)
Keywords: FarmHouse, Vacation Rental, House, cottage, home, cabin, farmhouse, long term rental, short term rental
A Magical Farm in the Smoky Mountains where Nature Rejoices . . .
Experience the comfort and coziness of a 1920’s farmhouse nestled amongst the Great Smoky Mountains. Recently renovated to include all of the comforts of home, The Gardener's House at Frog Holler combines a beautiful farmhouse with gardens, ponds, breathtaking mountain views on all sides and farm life to it’s fullest! For a virtual tour, please visit frogholler dot net. Experience real "country living" with cows, horses and chickens lazily grazing on neighboring mountainside pastures.
Enjoy a very special breakfast of fresh eggs from the pasture-ranged chickens at Frog Holler. Our eggs are the healthiest available, with bright orange yolks and flavor like you have never tasted before! Our spoiled and happy birds range through mountain pastures and fields, eat certified organic veggies and fruits and are not confined to fences. Delight in fresh-picked vegetables straight from the garden, such as Honey Select Corn, over a dozen varieties of squash and tomatoes, eggplant, okra, lettuces, a large variety of greens, brocolli, cauliflower, swiss chard, beets, cabbage, garlic, potatoes, and numerous varieties of beans, just to name a few. Frog Holler is a fully-functional farm with gardens of organic flowers, herbs, fruits and veggies, including a delicious array ranging from varieties found in Grandma's garden to the exotic. Imagine 100% organic produce straight from the garden to your table! If you have not experienced this before, you are in for a real treat. You cannot buy food like this in the grocery store!*
Relax on the porch swing or rockers while songbirds flutter amongst the flowers and birdhouses. Be mesmerized by the large variety of butterflies floating amongst the many blooms. Curl up in bed on evenings cool enough for a light blanket, even in July! Just open the windows for the cool nighttime breezes and experience "Mountain Air-Conditioning!" Be lulled to sleep by the night sounds of the frogs’ lullabies and the waterfall outside your bedroom window. You may even hear the mournful wail of a coyote in the distance.
Amongst the beautifully landscaped flower and vegetable gardens are two ponds, a large one in the garden area and another tableside by your kitchen window! Be greeted at your kitchen table each morning by large Koi fish from their window-side pond. Stroll down lavender-lined paths through gardens strewn with fountains and statuary. Enjoy all the comforts of a home, not a rental. You should find just about everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.
WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AT THE HOLLER! New in 2009--enjoy the entire farm for use as a very special fairytale wedding and honeymoon, anniversary party, fundraiser or whatever you desire! The entire farm is flat and in a secluded location with beautifully landscaped grounds--all for a very low price. Packages start at $835.00 and include three nights or more in The Gardener's House and use of the entire farm for your special function.
*Complimentary produce, eggs and flowers harvested by owners, provided when available/in season.
Pets always welcome with responsible pet owners.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Living Room and Master Bedroom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : CDs
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Just about every appliance you can imagine--even a bread maker, waffle maker, food processor, cappucino and espresso, juicer, a Cuisinart ice cream maker and much more!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you can imagine! Let us know if we missed something.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Local catering companies nearby.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Large covered front porch with swing and rockers; 1,500 square foot back deck with covered dining area; covered side porch with gas grill.
- Gazebo : Dining gazebo on deck.
- View/Location
- Water View : Two ponds in full view from the farmhouse
- Mountain View : Mountain views on all four sides!
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Complimentary organic vegetables, eggs, flowers, 3 large covered porches/decks, mountain/garden views on all sides, outdoor covered dining area, outdoor dining seating for 12 or more, rockers, porch swing, stroll-through gardens with fountains, statuary and fountains; two ponds with Koi fish, whole house fan, whole house water filtration, red oak floors, walking sticks, hats, Wi-Fi, on-demand hot water NO COLD SHOWERS!), library, vanity dressing area/lighted make-up mirror, back massagers, large closets, waterfall sounds, masseuse on call or nearby, birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdbaths, wind chimes, fine art; kitchen is fully-equipped, seats 6--outside dining 12, breadmaker/Home Bakery, cappuccino/expresso machine, coffee grinder, coffee makers, crockpot, food processor, gas stove and oven, island, juicer, large dish and pots and pans selection, spice grinder, stocked spice rack, toaster oven, waffle iron, ice cream maker, cappucino machine, french doors/attached greenhouse; optiona
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pets allowed when accompanied by responsible owners. Pet fee of $25.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Downstairs is all one level, entrance on large deck with no steps; property is flat, .
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Entire downstairs wheelchair accessible with no steps. Enter at deck. Property is flat.
- Kid Friendly : Children Allowed
- Smoking Allowed : Smoking is allowed on three covered outside porches/decks. Smoking is not allowed inside the farmhouse.
- Smoking Not Allowed : There are three large covered outside porch and deck areas for smoking.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Hot Springs Spa, Folkmoot, Great Smoky National Park, The Biltmore, The North Carolina Arboretum, The Nature Center, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Harrah’s Casino, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, road biking from the farm, motorcycling/Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous Art Shows and Festivals, Wheels Through Time Antique Car and Motorcycle Museum, The Elk at Cataloochee, Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum, Thomas Wolfe Memorial, Diana Wortham Theater, Zebulon Vance Birthplace, Gem Mining, Nantahala National Forest, Pisgah National Forest, Cherokee National Forest, Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Waterfalls, Maggie Valley, Asheville (20 minutes), local Artists and Craftsmen
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$195/night .. $1195/week .. $3995/month
(Rates quoted are for up to 4 guests using 2 bedrooms--sleeps up to 8 guests)
2 night minimum (3 night minimum for Holidays)
50% deposit due upon reservation
(in full for stays of less than one week)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Why the Owner Chose Waynesville
The farm is just about in the middle of everything! Even though it is in a very rural area of farms surrounded by beautiful mountains, we are only minutes from Downtown Waynesville and all it's great events--The best of both worlds. If we want a trip to the city, we are 20 minutes from Asheville. We are just over the mountain from Maggie Valley--about 10 minutes. And being only 2 miles from Interstate 40 gets us everywhere really fast.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The farm offers a serene atmosphere to get away from it all. Become another one of our wonderful regular guests who visit each year! Enjoy fresh veggies, fruit, flowers and eggs from the farm. It does not get any more "Local" than that! The farm is teaming with songbirds and much wildlife, butterflies, frogs, bees, hummingbirds. Just sitting on the deck in the afternoon is an experience you will not soon forget. There is so much activity between all the beautiful flowers.
Owner's Map of Waynesville
Robyn Cammer, Rental Manager for The Gardener's House, which is family owned. Robyn moved to the beautiful Smoky Mountains from Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1999 with her parents to enjoy mountain and farm living.
Property Photos
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- The Gardener's House at Frog Holler - Smoky Mountain Vacation House Rental
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- Welcome to Frog Holler! - Smoky Mountain Vacation House Rental
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- Enjoy a Relaxing Stroll Through the Beautiful Gardens - Smoky Mountain Vacation House Rental
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- Great View from the Deck and Very Secluded!
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- Enjoy the Mountain View and Falls Colors!
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- Master Bedroom with Woodstove and Adjoining Deck--Pond and Waterfall View
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- A Fully-Equipped Kitchen with EVERYTHING!!
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- Large Master Bathroom (with Endless Hot Water (Tankless Heater)!
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- Second Bedroom
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- Third of Four Bedrooms
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- Enjoy the Koi Pond Just Outside!
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- Relax by the Frog Pond
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- West view from the farm
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- Cows under the Rainbow (East View)
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- Enjoy 1.5 foot Koi and a Waterfall Just Outside!
Traveler Reviews (36)
This was a Perfect Place!
Guest: Brett, Rachel, Gary & Leigh, Lexie, Nya & Duce
(FL)
Date of Stay: 11/27/11
Review Submitted: 12/05/11
This is a wonderful home. We loved the Koi, they are so much bigger than the ones we have at our house. Nya, Lexie and Duce loved this place (our dogs). They enjoyed smelling all the different kinds of things. Thank you so much for helping us with our last minute reservations! This was a perfect place for us to get-away to. Thank you for the lettuce--we were able to "concoct" some dressing for a nice dinner salad. We also enjoyed the "Uno-Attack". The woodstove was very exciting but we were a bit ambitious on a warm evening and had a very hot night! HA!. It was great!
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This has been extraordinary!
Guest: Newana
(FL)
Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 09/05/11
Robyn, Weeks have come and gone--the Delk Family and siblings have enjoyed their mother's hospitality, as Carol (daughter), Barry (son) have come and gone. Now, Newana (sister) and Jerry (brother-in-law) have arrived for the past 9 days. We have been to the surrounding areas many years, but never to "Frog Holler". Robyn, this has been a memorable and unique experience. for all! I'm sitting here on Sunday afternoon and noticed that, so far, no one has written anything in the guestbook! Now surely we won't leave this "work of art" place without sharing how we have been impressed with the amount of "hard work" that you have invested in your "dream" here at Frog Holler. Newana and I have been coming to the Carolinas many years, but have never experienced the "hospitality and down-to-earth" experience that we have enjoyed in this visit. Bebe picked this spot knowing that it was different and expecting something more than a month-long vacation. I think everyone in the Delk Family agrees that "Mama" picked another great spot for the family to spend a month of enjoyment and relaxing! With love and respect for all your hard work! We salute you! Thanks, Robyn. This has been extraordinary! August 1-31, 2011
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Guest: J. Moody
(FL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
Robyn, as I said in our card--this has been such a treat enjoying your lovely farm. This has been a vacation I will always remember. Thanks for everything.
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Guest: M. Moody
(FL)
Date of Stay: 06/27/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
Thanks, Robyn, for sharing The Gardener's House at Frog Holler. What a wonderful place to recharge my batteries. What a wonderful place to "get away" from the normal day-to-day of life in Indiana. This is a beautiful region full of great places to explore: from quaint shops in Waynesville to the hikes along your country roads. A good time is being had by all.
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Guest: J. Moody
(FL)
Date of Stay: 06/20/11
Review Submitted: 06/27/11
Robyn, Thank you for sharing your Gardener's House and lovely surroundings with us. We truly appreciated all the "little extras"--the flowers in our rooms, the delicious greens and eggs; to say nothing of the blueberries your dear other picked. Best Wishes
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Guest: P. Wiles, L. Goodman, The Bowles, P. Shaw; Rockwel
(FL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
June 12-19, 2011: This is a beatiful house and the gardens are wonderful! Dad (Luther) enjoyed your talks together about your herbs and your other trees and flowers. Thank you for letting him dig up some elderberry tree sprouts. It was so nice for him to be able to go into the house and your gardens in his wheelchair. We all enjoyed being able for all of us to stay in one place together. We also loved your gardens and the house has everything you need and is decorated beautifully.
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Guest: The Thompsons, Brooks, GA, T. Mellsy, Durham, NC
(FL)
Date of Stay: 05/28/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
Robyn, Thanks for sharing your Heaven on Earth!! with our family. We enjoyed every part--the chickens, rooster crowing, the fresh eggs and lettuce . . . all the beautiful landscaping, relaxing on the front porch and deck in back.
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Guest: APRIL ISSUE CAROLINA PARENT MAGAZINE
(FL)
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
"CHECK INTO A NC FARM FOR A VACATION". More and more families — some several generations removed from the agrarian lifestyle — are seeking out farm stays as a way to reconnect with nature and the food supply and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life. In turn, this kind of agritourism supports farmers dedicated to sustainable agriculture and the local food movement, allowing them to raise livestock in humane conditions and grow crops without chemicals. It's a win-win situation. The best part: North Carolina offers many farm stays with choices of location, lodging type and on-site activities. Frog Holler Organiks: The renovated farmhouse opened as a vacation rental, The Gardener's House, in 2007 and sleeps seven or eight. Rates start at $195 per night. While guests cook their own meals, they enjoy complimentary free-range eggs, produce and fresh-cut flowers. The 1,500-square-foot deck offers secluded mountain and water views. Guests may gather eggs, cuddle with chicks and baby rabbits, help in the gardens, and enjoy nature hikes that start right from their front door. In nearby Great Smoky National Park, visitors can observe the elk population at Cataloochee Valley, and frequent arts and crafts fairs in charming downtown Waynesville provide fun outings throughout the year. The original property was a rhododendron farm dating back to the 1920s. When Frog Holler expanded from another location in 2005, organic farmer Robyn Cammer replenished the soil with compost and biodynamic soil she makes herself. She now grows flowers and produce without using any pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. The house sits on three flat acres, two of which are cultivated in flower, herb, fruit and vegetable gardens. Livestock includes 10 breeding rabbits and 40 chickens, including Silver Lace Wyandotte, Barred Rock, Araucana, and Black Star varieties. Koi swim in ponds by the house, and horses and cows graze in nearby pastures "I love having people to the farm to enjoy the gardens. That's why I wanted to make a space for families to stay in," Cammer says. "[Children] get excited about what they're doing and may be inspired to do this when they grow up.
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