Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails

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A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a well-maintained lawn.
A multi-tiered waterfall in a forested area.
A spacious living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub, and outdoor seating area.
An aerial view of a rural landscape with a lake, rolling hills, and scattered buildings.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbus, NC
  • Place, House of Flags Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Foothills Equestrian Nature
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Landrum Library
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Main Level Guest Room (#2)

1 King Bed

Main Level Guest Room (#3)

1 King Bed

Main Level Primary Bedroom Suite (#1)

1 King Bed

Terrace Level Guest Room (#4)

2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

Terrace Level Guest Room (#5)

2 Queen Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Additional Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Bath (#5) Powder Room bath

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Full Bath (#1)

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Full Bath (#2)

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Full Bath (#3)

Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Full Bath (#4)

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tryon Country Club and Parker-Binns Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Blue Wall Preserve and Bradley Nature Preserve at Alexander's Ford. Landrum Depot and Green River Adventures are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Columbus, NC

What's nearby

  • House of Flags Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Foothills Equestrian Nature - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Landrum Library - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Tryon Arts & Crafts School - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 11 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hare & Hound Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails on Nov 30, 2026 start from $867, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smaland Falls | Foothills Home with Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna, Waterfall & Walking Trails located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Luke's Hospital and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from House of Flags Museum. Tryon Arts & Crafts School and Tryon Country Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an absoulte fantastic location and property, If you are looking for a total relaxtion break, this is the location for you. Everything was wondeful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this property! The house was spotless and well-maintained, with a spacious kitchen perfect for our group meals. We especially enjoyed the private pool and hot tub—great for relaxing after a day of exploring. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

Just an amazing property! We had a blast and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just beautiful!

A lovely, well-equipped house in a gorgeous location. With its own pool, pond and waterfall, we all had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

The property is pristine from the view to the details of the amenities. It was just a beautiful trip. We absolutely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

We have stayed in several rental houses and this one tops them all. The house was large and had plenty of space for everyone to gather together. The views were amazing and the pool and fishing pond kept our crew totally entertained. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2021
Thank you for your kind review! We love when our properties check all of the boxes for our guests. :) Would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful escape

We stayed at this property for a horse show at the Tron international equestrian center, and it was perfect. We had a great location to cook dinner together and cool off from the August heat
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2024
Samantha, thanks for your review! We are so pleased to hear that Smaland Falls worked out perfectly for your needs :) We hope the horse show was amazing, and we would love to host you again for your next Tryon visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family gathering

Plenty of space. Even more than the pictures advertise. The house had everything we needed. The property was beautiful with lots of wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for family vacation!

Our family spent a week at this property. We were so impressed with the house and its management. Spotless exterior and interior! So well stocked with almost everything you can think of. Lot of communal space inside and outside and all bedrooms were comfortable and nicely furnished. We plan to return next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views

House was set up perfectly for our 10 family members. Open main level family room that flows into the kitchen with plenty of seating and large dining table. Windows lined the back with gorgeous Mountain View’s We woke to grazing deer every morning and took several hikes around the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our covid getaway

We loved this house! I knew we were in for a treat when I saw the hummingbird feeders. We are avid nature nerds! The property and surrounding area is beautiful. The hike to the waterfall was awesome! The house was spacious and well-equipped. We couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2020
Lisette, Thank you for the 5-Star Review! We are so happy you guys loved the house, wildlife, and private waterfall on the property. Thank you very much for staying at Smaland Falls. We look forward to hosting you again. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific Trip to Smaland Falls

Our extended family recently stayed at Smaland Falls. The setting is absolutely spectacular...beautiful rolling hills and long range mountain views. Importantly, the house is very accessible -- max 10 minutes to highway and shopping/grocery. There was plenty of space to spread out and it felt much larger than described. The hot tub was also a huge hit. We would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This property is absolutely stunning. The land and the view of the mountains are so peaceful. The pool was by far our favorite! We had 6 adults and 5 kids and we had a ton of room. There are so many amenities in the home which makes the stay easier. The property manager was easy to work with and did a great job communicating. If you are looking for a clean, well maintained and absolutely gorgeous home for your vacation this is it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smaland Falls is a dream!

This property is absolutely amazing. Easy check in, no issues during our stay (small issue with hot tub, remedied quickly) and the most beautiful property that you could imagine. We had 12 guests and everyone was very comfortable. The fishing pond was nice, but we only caught 1 fish the whole time we were there. Maybe they havent stocked it or something, but was kind of disappointing. The pond was still beautiful and the waterfalls were very nice as well. Something that we were not aware of before our stay, is that Dogs are NOT ALLOWED in the pool. I wish we would have known this ahead of time, because our dog loves the water. We had to keep him leashed by the pool and he just cried. Again, this is very minor, but should be noted. We do understand the reasoning by the owners. All in all, amazing stay, amazing property, amazing views! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 10, 2023
Scott, your feedback means the world to us! We are delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed your stay at Smaland Falls. We do apologize that your dear furry friend was not able to enjoy the water on this trip. The home’s description has been updated to include the rule about “no dogs” in the pool; it was explained to us by the homeowner that the pool has a liner but does not have concrete underneath, therefore the liner tearing is too great a risk to allow dogs inside. We hope y’all are doing well, and we welcome you back to this or any of our Yonder homes!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has the wow factor and is beautiful! This home more than satisfied every family member’s needs. There are so many spaces for everyone to spread out and enjoy without feeling cramped. We didn’t even take advantage of everything it had to offer, but we will absolutely be back to stay again. The host was also very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2026
Thank you for your review! We are very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and area

This is a great house for a family vacation. The house is beautiful, spotless and well equipped. The grounds are amazing, kids and adults loved the pool, and the area is perfect for nature hikes and bike rides.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

The house was wonderful. Everything we could have hoped for. Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It had the most well stocked kitchen I had ever seen.

It was so easy. You knew exactly what you were getting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place is amazing, we will be back!

We enjoyed the privacy and cleanliness of this home. The care taker was so nice and gave us a history of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family reunion

Perfect place to meet with family. Some from NY. Some from FLA. Great fun for kids, 6 and 9. Loved the coffee and cocktail bar. Lots of beds and baths. Very comfy beds. So, so clean. Not a fan of the bees but you just have to be careful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The pictures of this property does not do it justice. It it beautiful! Check in was a breeze, and the house was spotless and equipped with everything we needed. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Our family had 4 adults and 4 children ages 7 to 11, plus a small dog. This vacation was perfect! We had plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax or hang out together in the pool, go fishing and hiking. The kids spent most of their time swimming, catching fish and fire flies, playing ping pong and making s’mores. We tried some local restaurants, and a couple of adults visited a local vineyard. We cooked meals, enjoyed coffee on the screened porch while watching deer, wild turkeys and people horseback riding. I can not think of anything that would have made this vacation better or more enjoyable. None of us wanted to leave, especially the kids. We hope to book another visit soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2023
Thanks so much for your review, Jeff. We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed your time at Smaland Falls. This home has so much to offer--certified fun for all ages :) We hope y'all are doing well, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gangs all Here

Wow! What an amazing vacation with our family. Ages ranged from 2 to 90, with my father as the oldest and all our grand children ages 2,3,4,5,6. The house was perfect, with 5 bedrooms all with their own bathrooms, and a bunkroom for the grandkids. The owners thought of everything and more, the house was so well equipped with everything we could have possibly needed and more. We just needed to bring food and clothes and then relax and enjoy the gorgeous property. The views from every bedroom and the living area were spectacular. We were greeted every morning with deer in the meadow, and they came to say goodnight every evening after dinner. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub, hiked to the falls, and played ping pong in the garage. My son and I played a round of golf at a nearby golf course, the course was beautiful, challenging, and reasonable. ($26 senior rate) My only concern is we took the kids fishing at the pond on the property for about 10 minutes, when my son and son in law were attacked and stung multiple times each by what they think were yellow jackets. Luckily the grandkids were not stung. They had to leave some of the fishing gear there and go back and get it later because the bees were swarming. So if you go fishing be careful, the bees came out of the ground. All in all we had an amazing experience and would give Smaland Falls 5 stars, plus 1 for all the extras. Thank you for helping to make our vacation relaxing and enjoyable. I would be remiss if I did not give the highest of praise to Tony the property caregiver, who was there to greet us and give us a rundown of the property and came back several times during the week to check on the pool and the hot tub and to make sure we had everything we needed. He even brought us a dozen fresh eggs from a local farmer. Thanks Tony, you are the Man.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 29, 2021
Dan, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Smaland Falls. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Rental I’ve ever stayed in!

Every year, we rent a house for a family beach week. This year, I talked everyone into this beautiful mountain house and we were thrilled!! House has absolutely everything- high end appliances, beds and sheets are great, stocked with paper towels, toilet paper, large shampoo/conditioner in each amazing bathroom. My kids never showered in the same shower twice, they needed to try them all 🤣 Weather was amazing (some cool days and some hot days in July) wonderful outdoor space as well. I could keep going. Only downfall for us was the 9hr drive from Maryland!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2021
Cara, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Smaland Falls. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very impressed

Surprised at how well the property was stocked. Pantry, kitchen, pool house, didn't need to bring half the "extras" I did. The biggest compliment I can give is that the property totally impressed my 12 yr old grandson, who is very difficult to impress.! Would highly recommend this property!!!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 23, 2021
Diane, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Smaland Falls. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
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