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Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mills River, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Etowah Valley Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Basement Bedroom- additional cost

1 Queen Bed

Jazz Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Piano Painting Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Sun Room Pull-Out/ Living Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor- Between 2 Guest Rooms

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Suite- Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks!

Serenity has: 1 King (remote-adjustable bed), 3 queen beds, twin bed, a 5th bedroom at an extra cost on a separate floor (6 total beds), 2 computer work stations, jetted tub, outdoor workout machine, 2 decks, ample parking, full kitchen, privacy, firepit, screened in porch, & much more. You have access to some of the best mountain biking & hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains while coming back to a home that has all the comforts to make your stay memorable & relaxing! Pisgah National Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, DuPont State Park, Tanger Outlet Malls, North Mills River, Looking Glass Falls, Sierra Nevada Brewery, & Asheville Airport are all within a 20 minute drive.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Mills River

Mills River is home to this vacation home. Johnson Farm and Western North Carolina Agricultural Center are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Asheville Outlets and Southridge Shopping Center. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Wolverine Paintball Park are also worth visiting.
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Mills River, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Unity Center - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Western North Carolina Agricultural Center - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sierra Nevada Brewing Co - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mills River Brewi - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks!?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks! on May 7, 2026 start from $426, 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 Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity is a 2 acre retreat. Come get lost in the forest & the babbling creeks! located?

Situated in Mills River, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from French Broad River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Etowah Valley Golf Club and Unity Center. Broadmoor Golf Course and Johnson Farm are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anyssa k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Host was very accommodating and communicative. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, extremely accommodating. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and unique home that was perfect for our family holiday trip! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed the quiet outdoor spaces, open kitchen area, and the beds were comfortable. A grocery store, restaurants, and different breweries were close and easily accessible. The host was helpful and quick to respond. We would definitely book a stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My friends and I enjoyed our stay at this cabin in the woods. The location was peaceful and beautiful with the fall leaves; and not too far from Hendersonville. The host was helpful and accommodating and quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We arrived fairly late and wasn’t able to get to know the stay very well. The layout of the home unique but worked just fine for our family of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gene K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Overall, OK the house is decent has potential. It’s pretty cluttered on the inside, however. For example, of the upstairs bathroom, there’s a basket full of supplies in a washer and dryer right next to the bathtub so it’s not relaxing. One of the upstairs bedrooms is really not a bedroom. It’s a living room with a pullout couch. That’s OK except if you’re using it as a room, then you can’t use it as a living room to relax and hang out with the family. There is a downstairs bedroom we could’ve used the texture cost. If we knew that the upstairs fourth bedroom was just a living room room with a pullout couch. We would’ve paid extra to use the downstairs basement room. For the price, however it was worth it so overall a decent day, but it could be improved with just a few minor changes.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

About the host

Your host

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I am a Hurricane Helene survivor. I ended up in a tree as my house took 4 feet of water inside destroying everything that makes a home a home. I bought Serenity to provide a safe haven & escape from the challenges of a typical life. It is extremely important for me to provide a a great experience for all my renters.

Why they chose this property

The house is tucked away in the woods & only has two visible neighbors on the 2.5 acre parcel. There are two small creeks to cool your feet in & where you can look for salamanders & crawdads. Two decks where you can find the morning or afternoon sun & the tranquility Serenity offers. The babbling creeks, health forest, & local flora & fauna makes you feel your are in a state park. I have a resident White Squirrel that frequents the trees surrounding the house. The screened in porch is the perfect place for dinner that you can prepare in the fully outfitted kitchen! The master bedroom has an incredible view of sunrises right from the bed as you ease into the day.

What makes this property unique

Serenity, is within a 1/2 hour to: Tanger Outlet Malls on Brevard Road, AVL Asheville Airport, Pisgah National Forest, Bent Creek Recreation Area, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Dupont State Forest, Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Hendersonville, Brevard, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Mills River Brewery, etc.
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