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17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded
| Sleeps | 6 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 2-6)
A Cottage at Willow Pond Stables awaits you in a tranquil setting on a 17 acre farm where you can rest, relax and enjoy the majestic beauty of horses just out the front door. Also tour Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, and experience all the activities and scenery Western North Carolina has to offer. Have lunch at the Picnic Table, relax in the 6 person hot tub, swing in the hammock under a shade tree, watch the water rippling on the pond while sitting in Gazebo, observe horses grazing....That’s right….you will experience nature from the leisure of this cozy cottage. Bring your fishing pole and try your luck at catching a fish.
Pamper yourself in the privacy of this fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms cottage with one level living space of 1200 sq. foot. Comfortable & luxurious king and queen beds await you dressed with fine linens. Throw something on the BBQ grill, take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen for those home cooked meals or take a 5 minute drive to the areas many restaurants and Movie Theater! Your kitchen includes a refrigerator with ice maker, electric cook-top with oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven and all the cooking utensils you may desire.
Be mesmerized by the crackling of your wood burning fireplace. Just relax ….listen to your favorite tunes or enjoy a game or puzzle on your warm hardwood floors. When all is quiet grab a book and head to the rocking chairs on your covered front porch & enjoy the sunrise or set. Don’t forget to look up every now and then to enjoy the horses romping in the distance.
You may also choose to bring your own horse and experience wonderful horseback riding trails in the DuPont Forest, Mills River area and Pisgah Forest.
Conveniently located: 2 miles from I-26 Exit 37 at Biltmore Park~6 miles from I-40~ 4 miles to the Asheville Airport & WNC Agriculture Center~12 minutes to Biltmore Estate~15 minutes to downtown Asheville & Hendersonville~12 minutes to Fun Depot!
Keywords: Cottage, one level, 2 Bedroomm 2 Bath, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch
About Terri
Growing up on the original 103 acre farm, Terri has a true passion for what she and her husband of 28 years have ventured into. Though the farm has dwindled in size, Clay and Terri Vick still maintain and operate 17 acres as a horse boarding facility, keeping their own horses as well. Realizing horses were going to be a huge part of our lives we created Willow Pond Stables 19 years ago. Now we are excited to offer A Cottage at Willow Pond for others to share our joy in this wonderful place we live.
Terri purchased this cottage in 2007
Why Terri chose Smoky Mountains
The house has been part of the family for 50 + years. Terri's grandfather raised a large family on this farm. It was his wish to continue to have horses and family here. He would be pleased to know people can come enjoy what he started.
What makes this cottage unique
Off the beaten path, yet so close to all conveniences. Nestled in a beautiful valley, horses all around the property. Enjoy nature at its finest, fox, deer, frogs, fish, and occasionally a duck in the pond. Sounds of horses grazing just outside the front door. Goats, chickens and miniature horses are on the property too! Only 5 minutes to restaurants, gas, movies, grocery and shopping.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Thank you for a wonderful time. We enjoyed your cottage very much. It was nice to be close to Asheville but able to enjoy the countryside .
Amenities
Arden Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 16:00 /
- Check-out: 10:00
- Max. occupancy: 6
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome ...
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed
- Non smoking only
- Please duo not move furniture. Do not block driveway.
- Water View ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Free Long Distance
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- Large main bathroom with walk in shower. Second bathroom tub/shower combo.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- King size bed (1), Queen size Bed (1), Sleep Sofa (1)
- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television ...
- Toys
- Video Games
- Video Library
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Hot Tub ...
- arboretum
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- playground
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- horseshoes
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cycling
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- rafting
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(114 traveler reviews)
Tranquil setting but close to everything
We just got back from a very nice stay at the cottage. We probably could have wasted the day away drinking coffee and just taking in the relaxing setting. The cottage was well appointed with the basic necessities and if we were missing anything shops and restaurants were only a few miles away. It was the perfect place to hang out after our daily trips exploring Asheville. We didnt catch any fish but we had fun trying.. Would book again for a return trip.
quiet and comfortable
very nice folks ,laid back and peaceful,we will go back
Beautiful Setting
It's really a cute little cabin. The setting is really beautiful too although right before you get to it, they have neighbors who looks like they're starting a junk yard...
The cabin was clean and perfect for what we needed. We were dropping my son off to camp that weekend. We had two couples and two kids. One 12 years old and one one year old. I brought a pack and play and my son slept on the couch in his sleeping bag. He said it was comfortable enough. I think the couch pulled out but our experience is that the couch is usually more comfortable.
My only compaint with this rental was the early check out. It was 10:00 am, no exceptions. We are not early risers. We really enjoy taking our time in the mornings and this checkout didn't allow for that...
Cottage Charm
This is our second year staying at this charming cottage. Very relaxing and comfortable. We enjoyed walking around the property, visiting the horses and the barn cat, We even grilled out for dinner one night! Thank you for your kind hospitality, It is very nice to have a little taste of peaceful, country living so close to the city! See you next year!
The Wrenn Family
Peaceful
Great location, clean, and quite.
Was very well taken care of
Loved the hot tub
Map
Biltmore Park 2 Miles Shopping, Dining, Entertainment.
Sierra Nevada brewery 4 miles away. Close to Blue Ridge Parkway.
Biltmore House and Biltmore Village 6 miles away.
Asheville Fun Depot~Near Hot Springs~5 Minutes to Ag Center~
Asheville offers many outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, white water rafting, kayaking, hot air balloon rides, zip lining and much more!
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Rates & Availability
Arden Cottage Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Summer
Mar 16 2017 -
Oct 1 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$195
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Fall
Oct 2 2017 -
Jan 16 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$219
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$1,433
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Spring
Jan 17 2018 -
Mar 15 2018
2 night minimum stay
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$195
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$1,365
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$219
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning | $80 |
| Property Damage Protection | $59 |
| Tax Rate | 11.0% |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
- Available
- Unavailable
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