The Barn on Hungry River

• Family with Golden Retriever

  Family with Golden Retriever

  • Guest Michael
  • Date of stay 07/28/12
  • Review Submitted 08/29/12
  We had a fantastic vacation at the Barn on Hungry River! The photos and description of the house and property were accurate and captures the feel of the place. The owners were extremely helpful, but totally respectful of our privacy. The river level is right outside the door so you can always hear the sound of the flowing water, and it makes a nice place to cool off. There's lots to see and do around there - beautiful hikes of all levels of difficulty, the Biltmore Estate, Asheville's Arts district, and some really beautiful, and much lesser known places including a great place to watch expert kayakers navigate through Class IV or V whitewater - it's a pretty serious hike to get there, but the owner will be happy to tell you how to find the very hard to find trail to get you there! We would highly recommend the Barn at Hungry River to anyone who wants a relaxing vacation in Western N.C. Whether you want to explore every day and go out every night, or just hang around the property and take a dip in the river every now and then you'll have a great time - so will your kids and your pets!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Bama Family Mountain Escape

  Bama Family Mountain Escape

  • Guest Father of Fly Fisher
  • Date of stay 08/16/12
  • Review Submitted 08/24/12
  The description of the Barn next to a flowing stream was accurate. The photo's of the exterior and interior of the barn were quite accurate. The organic garden, porches, pottery, and rock scultures were as depicted in the photographs The property was exceptionally clean, and obviously well maintained by the owners. The owners visited with us twice and were very helpful in recommending hiking, fishing, dinning, and site seeing places. I would recommend this location readily, we will definitely be returning to this location when we vacation in the area again. We took an hour long hike, and waded in the Hungry River near a bridge and a deam down stream from the barn. My son fly fished the Hungry River all afternoon one day. We drove over to the Dupont Forrest and went on a three hour hike taking in two different beautiful waterfalls. We went to the Hendersonville famer's market early Saturday morning and bought fresh organic vegetables including fresh mushrooms that we cooked at the barn. My wife and daughters visited the antique and gift stores in Flat Rock our last day. We eat out one evening at the Thai restaurant in Hendersonville, and another evening at a restaurant named Mezzanuto (?) the food was great and the beers selection was excellent. A very relaxing setting that is although off the beaten path conveniently located near the activities we wanted to enjoy.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• July 2012 vacation of a Florida family

  July 2012 vacation of a Florida family

  • Guest A Florida Family
  • Date of stay 07/20/12
  • Review Submitted 07/30/12
  The renovated barn is probably one of the most comfortable cabins in North Carolina that we have ever stayed in. The creek/river kept my kids (and dog) busy every afternoon while my husband and I could just relax. The close proximity to the many points of interest (Chimney rock, Dupont National Forest, Carl Sandberg's home, tubing, Asheville, Hendersonville...) of the barn is a nice definitely a bonus. The owners of the barn, the Sanders, are wonderful and did everything they could to make our stay comfortable. We are definitely planning a return visit, but next time the kids want to bring their friends!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• A little piece of heaven

  A little piece of heaven

  • Guest Kit-Kat
  • Date of stay 07/13/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  Better than the website could show. Wonderful home with the Hungry River at our door. The river was so nice to listen to as we relaxed on the long broard porch in the many rockers. Everything you could want or need inside the home is there. The flower gardens we a real treat. To take your cup of coffee and roam through as you listened to the birds and the river was perfect. A fire pit in another part of the garden was delightful in the evening. Our hosts were fasciniating people and great hosts. The site was an easy half hour drive to Asheville and ten minutes to Hnerdersonville or Flat Rock. WQe will go back!

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Family of six

  Family of six

  • Guest Family of six
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/16/12
  If you want to have a relaxed, laid back holiday with children, this spot is definetely worth checking out. We loved the settings; the barn was neat, comfortable and child friendly. The garden with its gentle flowing river (in summertime) was a great play area for our young children, who could explore and enjoy to the fullest! From small bugs and butterflies to full size deer, its all there. Many nice activities are just 30 minutes away. The area is beautifull with its many orchards and the Blue Ridge Parkway basically around the corner. We very much enjoyed the great hospitality of the owners, who vere helpful when needed. All in all we had a great holiday in gorgeous settings!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• Family with young kids.

  Family with young kids.

  • Guest Mountaineers
  • Date of stay 06/09/12
  • Review Submitted 06/18/12
  We have been traveling to the Asheville/Hendersonville area for many years now and have enjoyed the beauty of the mountains! We spent a whole week at the Barn on Hungry River and had a wonderful time! We spent our days playing in the creek with the kids or taking short trips to area hiking/attractions. Our evenings were spent around the fire pit or sitting on the large porch listening to the river. The house is very comfortable and has all the kitchen amenities of home. Our kids had a great time and are talking about next year's trip!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

• An incredibly restful, comfortable, rejuvenating slice of heaven

  An incredibly restful, comfortable, rejuvenating slice of heaven

  • Guest ZA-abroad
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/04/12
  The Barn on Hungry River is an absolutely magical place. The setting is exquisite- a beautiful stream, a lush and inviting garden, both vegetable/herb and ornamental, the quiet of the country, the forest behind and around. The Barn itself is very, very comfortable, clean and cozy, and had quite enough space for our party of eight. The long front porch is an amazing place to sit and think, or just sit. There are half a dozen comfortable nooks around the property. The rooms are all you'd need. We had no complaints at all, and were loath to leave after our week. The listing information is quite accurate, and the photos, if anything, under-represent how nice the place is. In particular, the river, at least in late May/early June, was bigger and more interesting than the photo suggests; and the fishing is quite a lot better than the mere mention of it would suggest- my brother and I are both very keen fly-fishermen, and had an absolute blast on the river (mostly downstream from the Barn). There are some surprisingly large fish in it (rainbows to 14-16 inches), and it has real character. The water is very clear, and the fish are spooky, so the fishing isn't easy, but it's very rewarding. The fish were not great risers, and nymphing was only marginally successful, but they really went for small streamers. The owners, Phyllis and Palmer are genial and welcoming, but never intrusive. We had a bit of a mix-up on our end with arrival dates, and needed to arrive a day early, and Phyllis had no problem with the change in arrangements. The area is wonderful as well. We spent most of our time at the Barn, but Asheville is close, and seems like a rewarding place to explore (Tupelo Honey Cafe is great). The countryside is marvelous- streams and rivers at every turn, and as much great hiking as you could want (though this is not a secret, and some sites/trails can be crowded). All in all, a wonderful place, and we are very keen to return.

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

  Owner response: Wow! What a great description of our property. Thank you all.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Renter

  Renter

  • Guest TerryB.....
  • Date of stay 05/17/12
  • Review Submitted 05/24/12
  The property was everything we expected and more. The Sanders were MORE than cordial and offered very useful suggestions on things to do and see. Even though they live in a house on the property we NEVER knew they were around. The "BARN" was clean and neat. Everything worked and Palmer even brought us a booster so that we could use the internet. The one GOOD thing that I liked was the fact that the barn is out of cell phone range. The only noise we had was the Hungry River. WOW!!!!! We are already talking about coming back next year in the fall to enjoy the colors. It was so restful laying in bed listening to the river roll on by. The covered porch facing the river has several rocking chairs that were the place to be with a good cold glass of iced tea and a good book.

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

  Owner response: It's always nice to meet happy, enthusiatic people such as your group. I'm glad that the Barn met all of your needs. Isn't that some awesome river sounds! It makes for some really relaxing time. Our property is a nice place to get away from cell phones & texting. It'll be great to see you back for a fall visit.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Holiday Getaway

  Holiday Getaway

  • Guest Bill
  • Date of stay 12/27/11
  • Review Submitted 01/03/12
  If you are looking for a very comfortable, scenic, and peaceful place to spend with the family that is close to many activities, then this is the place you want to be. The owners are wonderful and very helpful with your visit. The creek running past the barn is music to the outdoors. I would highly recommend renting this location to anyone.

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

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

• Excellent, cozy, plenty of space

  Excellent, cozy, plenty of space

  • Guest Josh22
  • Date of stay 12/22/11
  • Review Submitted 01/02/12
  We loved this place! 4 bedrooms, 2 upstairs and 2 downstairs. The beds were great, the kitchen was fully stocked. The property is so beautiful, right next to the stream. We'll have to plan a trip back during warm weather when we can sit on the porch and enjoy it more. I found it very convenient to Asheville and Brevard. No cell service, but the WiFi kept us connected.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, families with teenagers.

  Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0

April 6, 2013 - November 2, 2013 - $1075/week. Rentals are Saturday to Saturday.
Nov 2, 2013 - January 4,2014 - $1,275.00/ week
Rates based on 6 guests, $25 each additional person.
Security/Damage Deposit $200.
Nonrefundable pet fee: $100.
6.75% state sales tax; 5% county occupancy tax.
3 night minimum. $250 per night weekend rate Friday to Monday

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.