O'Kelley's Farmhouse

• Thanksgiving vacationers

  Thanksgiving vacationers

  • Guest Kim
  • Date of stay 11/21/12
  • Review Submitted 12/01/12
  What a charming place to stay! We loved how quaint and homey the farmhouse felt. Everything we needed was there and the tree swing out front was a BIG hit! Got to enjoy sitting on the front porch rocking chairs and resting in peace. We also liked going up the winding road to the top of Mt. Pisgah and hiking the trails there. The views from on top were just beautiful!! It was a pretty little place and we enjoyed our stay there very much. Julie was very helpful and friendly too:)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Ed

  Ed

  • Guest Ed
  • Date of stay 11/02/12
  • Review Submitted 11/09/12
  We were very pleased with the place and the owners of this property.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, girls getaway.

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• Great hideaway!

  Great hideaway!

  • Guest worldtraveler
  • Date of stay 10/19/12
  • Review Submitted 10/25/12
  If you are looking for something rustic with charm then this is it! We thoroughly enjoyed our girl's weekend at the farmhouse and found the loft to be perfect for our late night girl talk and laughing. Quick access to the Blue Ridge Parkway made for an easy leisurely drive. Owner was very friendly and attentive to our needs. Looking forward to our next stay!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Visual delight

  Visual delight

  • Guest Traveler
  • Date of stay 10/12/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  Such a neat place, exactly as advertised and more, kind of like staying in a museum and going back in time, so many things to look at. Really enjoyed the house and the property and relaxing after a day of exploring in the area. Practically everything you could think of is furnished, thank you for sharing this gem.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• A great place with Character

  A great place with Character

  • Guest GatorHikers
  • Date of stay 06/23/12
  • Review Submitted 09/02/12
  We just visited the Farmhouse and definitely enjoyed our stay. If you are looking for a unique place with character and all the comforts of home then this is a great place to stay. We are an outdoor, active, hiking family. We spend our days hiking and our evenings dining. We found the location to be within reason to everything as we ventured out to many areas (Pisgah Forrest, Grandfather Mountain, Craggy Gardens, etc.) and then went into Asheville each night to try the different eateries. If your looking for places within walking or a 5 minute drive, this isn't the location for you as Asheville and it's surrounding area will be a solid 20 minutes away. We drove it each night so its not that big of a deal. The farmhouse has fantastic decors with a lot of antiques; very unique including the creaky floors and beds to go with it. There was not a single thing missing from linens to small appliances. There's a grill and nice patio area in back if you want to relax and cook out. We ate breakfast out there several mornings and enjoyed the view of the mountains and the horses. The owner stopped by and chatted with us several times and made us feel right at home. Any small issues we had were taken care of very promptly. The wifi is a bit quirky but I eventually figured it out. That's about the only small negative we had. Great visit! If you bring the kids, make sure they enjoy the swing out front.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.

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• A wonderful place for our family to relax! Enjoyed every bit of it!

  A wonderful place for our family to relax! Enjoyed every bit of it!

  • Guest Diana
  • Date of stay 08/03/12
  • Review Submitted 08/21/12
  Our family of 4, including a 3-year old and an infant, loved this farmhouse! The house and property were beautiful and very well maintained. Very spacious and well-equiped, truly a mix of old-fashioned charm and modern conveniences. We appreciated having linens and towels provided, as well as smaller touches such as dish soap and marshmallow-roasting sticks. We also felt that the rates were very reasonable, considering the comfort, cleanliness, and spaciousness of the property. We have now rented cabins in 4 different states for our recent summer vacations, and this was by far our favorite. Our preschooler loved sleeping in the loft. Every day, when we were out exploring Asheville and beyond, she would ask, "When are we going back to the farmhouse?" We also loved the outdoor space, grilling lots of yummy dinners and enjoying the view of Mt Pisgah and visiting with the horses. One day, we exited the Blue Ridge Parkway on Rt 151 and were pleasantly surprised at how close the farmhouse was. Very peaceful and quiet, yet also close to grocery stores, post office, and several great attractions. We especially loved Great Smoky Mountain National Park (but we recommend checking the weather forecast before heading out on any hikes -- oops), Splashville, the Botanical Gardens, and lunch at the Mt Pisgah Inn. We also enjoyed both the Asheville Brewing Company and the Tupelo Honey Cafe. Excellent meals! So, yes, we HIGHLY recommend this property and would happily stay there again if our travels take us back to the Asheville area. Thanks for helping to make our summer vacation fantastic!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Great Get-away

  Great Get-away

  • Guest Mark A.
  • Date of stay 08/10/12
  • Review Submitted 08/13/12
  We were looking for a last minute get-away to relax, explore the area and to allow our children (ages 6 and 1) some freedom to run and play. We were so impressed with the farmhouse and our 6 year-old decided he wanted to live there! It was so clean, comfortable and beautifully maintained. We had such a great time exploring the house and the homestead. My husband and I own and manage rental properties on vrbo and we can appreciate the work that goes into maintaining such a lovely property to this degree. Our only disappointment was that our visit was too short. We went to the Biltmore Estate, which was a very nice, scenic drive from the farmhouse. Little did we know we would spend 9 hours there. Again, the kids did not want to leave. Our 6 year-old told us that it was the best mini-vacation in his life:-) The owners were wonderful! We had a nice chat with Dan on the day of our departure and we learned some history of the homestead, which has been in his family for over 100 years. Thank you so much! The Ash Family

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Family get-a-way

  Family get-a-way

  • Guest Kay
  • Date of stay 07/04/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  What a wonderful experience we had with this home. It was like going back to Grandma's and enjoying your childhood days again, but, with a lot more modern day conveniences. We were only 3 miles from the Hominy Valley Singing grounds, the reason for us coming to this area, so it was very convenient for us. Dan was a very nice gentleman and we enjoyed talking with him. Would reccommend this house 100%.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful Old House!

  Beautiful Old House!

  • Guest Laura
  • Date of stay 01/06/12
  • Review Submitted 01/11/12
  We rented this house for a girl's weekend get away. We really enjoyed our stay here! The farm house was exactly like the photos. It was very clean and very charming. As an added bonus, we got to meet the owner and learned a little history about the house. Saturday morning we got to see deer in the field and the horses were always a welcoming site first thing in the morning as you can see them from the kitchen window. I wish I had that view at home!!! The farm house is a BEAUTIFUL PLACE and we will be staying there again soon!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• O'Kelley's Farmhouse

  O'Kelley's Farmhouse

  • Guest Marianne and Larry
  • Date of stay 11/25/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  It is an excellent place to go for a vacation or getaway. The cabin was located near everything that you needed, When we got to the cabin it looked just like the pictures, we were very pleased with the feel of home that we experienced. It was very clean. I would recommend this cabin to all of our friends. We went to the Biltmore Estate which was close enough and the Grove Park Inn.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks for the kind review. We really appreciate it!! We hope you have a Merry Christmas!! Julie and the gang @ O'Kelley's Farmhouse

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Fees:

• Tax Rate 7.75%

Cancellation policy:

O’Kelley’s Farmhouse Rental Agreement The O’Kelley farmhouse is part of our family’s heritage. We want you to enjoy your stay with us. We ask that you please review this rental agreement prior to booking your stay. To reserve the farmhouse we ask for a deposit of $200.00. If your stay is within 30 days of the booking date, then we ask for full payment of the stay . The balance is due 7 days prior to arrival. The rate is based on a family or group of 5 people. Additional guests are $10pp. Cancellations made 30 days or more in advance will be refunded 100% minus a $25.00 fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days will be refunded based on the ability to rent the property. If we are able to rent the property, then we will refund the deposit, minus a booking fee of $25.00. If we are unable to rent then there is a fee of $100.00, or they may retain the deposit for another date. We do not require a security deposit. We ask that our guests please treat our home with respect as they would their own home. In the event of damage to the farmhouse the renter is responsible for repair / replacement of the items or property damaged. We do require that our renters be age 21 or over. We do encourage family friendly gatherings, but No House parties will be tolerated. No Pets • CHECK IN. Check in is 4:00, we do allow early check in with advance notice. • NO SMOKING. We ask that you please refrain from smoking inside the home. • NO PETS. Due to the delicate nature of our home we have a very strict no pet policy. This is inside as well as out. Any violations will result in a $250.00 pet fee. • TELEPHONE. You are in an area that has very limited cell phone access therefore we provide you with unlimited long distance phone service within the continental US. • CAMPFIRES. We have provided a burning pit behind the outdoor pavilion. Please restrict all fires to this area. Please do not cut trees and please do not leave the campfire unattended. Extinguish when leaving fireside. • HORSES. The horses located next door are for viewing pleasure only. They are contained in a high voltage electric fence. Please do not try to feed or pet they will bite. • HOUSEWARES. Please be respectful of the house and the contents contained there in. Items should not be taken outside and used for any means other that what they are intended for. • GRILL. Please make sure to turn off propane after use. We try to make sure that there is plenty of fuel for each stay however should you run out please call the numbers listed above. • HEATING AND COOLING. We ask that if you open windows and doors please turn the auto mode to off. Otherwise please try to keep the thermostat between 68 - 72 degrees depending on the season. • CHECK OUT. Check out time is 11:00, we do make exceptions with prior approval. We look forward to your stay with us!

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.