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Retreat at Flying Change Farm

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2501 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Troutman, NC
  • Place, Zootastic Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, GoPro Motorplex
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Norman
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retreat at Flying Change Farm

Retreat at Flying Change Farm | Sleeps 1-2


PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

Need rest, relaxation, and renewal? This studio cottage is the perfect getaway for an individual or couple looking for quiet time to recharge in a peaceful country setting. This 15-acre horse farm (Flying Change Farm) is meticulously cared for and fully enjoyed by its owners and 3 beautiful horses. It is the desire of the owners to share their "dream come true" property in hopes that it will offer their guests renewal and a much needed respite from their hectic lives!

This studio cottage is completely furnished and includes the following amenities:

• Very comfortable La-Z-Boy queen sleeper sofa (accommodates 2)

• Full-size Bed

• La-Z-Boy Queen Ann recliner

• Updated kitchenette with under counter stainless steel refrigerator, microwave,
toaster oven, slow cooker, 2 burner hot plate, and Mr. Coffee brand coffee
maker

• Bistro table for dining

• Separate bathroom with shower and pedestal sink

• All linens - 400-count all-cotton sheets and towels

• GE 3.8 cu ft top load washer and 6.8 cu ft dryer

• 32” LED Smart TV w/ 1080 p and HDMI inputs, Roku (Netflix, etc.) and a DVD
player

• WiFi

• Outdoor propane grill

• Parking for 2 vehicles


Get back in touch with nature by taking in views of the horse pastures while sitting on the private rocking chair porch. Take a stroll around the property, enjoy an outdoor wine & cheese picnic, and bring your binoculars for bird watching. So, whether you are seeking an intimate get away, a quiet retreat, or a home base for exploring the Lake Norman area, there is something here for you. It is a great place to just BE!

Cottage rental is offered nightly (minimum of 3 nights), weekly, or monthly. This property can accommodate corporate rentals and weekend retreats for small groups.


BEDROOMS:

Bedroom 1, (Main Level): Full Bed


BATHROOMS:

Full Bathroom 1, (Main Level): Shower and one sink


OUTDOOR AMENITIES:

Front Covered Porch: Overlooks the farm pasture


LOCATION:

Located in Troutman, NC, 45 minutes north of Charlotte, NC and conveniently located just off of Interstate 77. Downtown Troutman is only 6 miles away for shopping, restaurants, and other desired conveniences. Although this property is not lakefront, it is only 20 minutes to Lake Norman State Park, which is 1,934 acres on the northern shores of Lake Norman with miles of hiking and mountain bike trails and a public swimming beach. Want to enjoy a half day or full day of boating on Lake Norman? Rental boats available at a local marina only 8 miles away! It is also only 15 minutes to the lovely Davesté Vineyards where you can enjoy wine-tasting and take in the beautiful views, listen to local music in a relaxed atmosphere, and peruse the art gallery and gift shop.


WHAT IS PROVIDED: For your convenience and comfort, we are happy to provide the following during your stay.

-Wireless Internet

-Mr. Coffee brand coffee maker

-Small Kitchen Appliances (including microwave, coffee maker, & toaster)

-Dishes, Pots/Pans, Cooking Utensils, Flatware, Kitchen Towels

-Bed Linens for all beds and pillows

-Bath Towels

-1 Roll of Toilet Paper for each Bathroom

-1 Roll of Paper Towels in the Kitchen

-Hand Soap

**Guests will need to bring beach towels, sunscreen, coffee, coffee filters, coffee pods when applicable, paper towels, toilet paper, personal hygiene products, garbage bags, and dishwashing detergent/pods.


CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT & GUEST POLICY:

Check-in is at 4:00 PM on the first day of your reserved dates.

Check-out is at 10:00 AM on the final day of your reserved dates.

Guests must be 25 years or older to book our vacation rentals, no exception.

No Smoking and No Pets are allowed.


CLEANING:

The house will be professionally cleaned prior to your stay. Guests will be responsible for cleaning and trash disposal during their stay. Please note that your rental agreement will include a cleaning fee for the cleaning following your check-out.


Lake Norman Realty Inc has served the Lake Norman and surrounding areas since 1978!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO house parties!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cleveland

Located in Cleveland, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Mooresville Arts at The Depot and Congregation Emanuel are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Zootastic Park and GoPro Motorplex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Lake Norman Tennis Center or Caldwell Park Tennis Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating and other activities like winery tours.
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Troutman, NC

What's nearby

  • Zootastic Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • GoPro Motorplex - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Lake Norman - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Mazeppa Park - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • NASCAR Technical Institute - 13 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Kannapolis Station - 36 min drive
  • Concord, NC (USA-Concord Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kat's Patch Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Meadows Italiano - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Cedar Stump Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat at Flying Change Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Retreat at Flying Change Farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat at Flying Change Farm?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat at Flying Change Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Zootastic Park, Lake Norman, and GoPro Motorplex. Richardson Greenway and Troutman Library are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were fantastic. Home is quaint and peaceful. HIGHLY recommend for long term stays
Stayed 62 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

Graduation stay

It was a very nice secluded tiny house. The owners were very accommodating and nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

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

Things were awesome!

Stayed here for an extended period of time and everything was great!
Stayed 69 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcellus D.

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

Awesome

The accommodation was awesome, we loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

So relaxing, for someone who comes from a big city.

It was do relaxing, Martin, and Heather were really great hosts. Beautiful property. Just all together awsome
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Mara K.

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

Relaxing and Serene

Property is amazing and relaxing! Owners very accomodating. Perfect getaway from the city. Peace and quiet with serene views.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was perfect! We enjoyed the porch each morning while doing our morning bible reads and having a cup of coffee. It was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Peace and quiet

Lovely setting, hosts and experience. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Keith T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

I really loved the secludedness of the property. The house worked perfectly for me as I was traveling alone. I would definitely stay again! Thank you for hosting me!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

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

Study Session

My wife passed BOTH exams because of the quiet location, and she loved theseclusion. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Peaceful

I enjoyed my stay. Not only was the property peaceful and pretty, but the people that own it are as just as wonderful and caring on the inside. That was the icing on the cake that blew my expectations away. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Peace and Quiet, Cozy Comfort

This cottage is AMAZING! I don’t even know if amazing does it justice. I loved staying here. It had everything we needed. Completely comfortable and relaxing. You can’t the sitting on the front porch watching the horse. We will definitely be booking here again next to we are staying in the Mooresvillle area!
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Great Property

My stay was wonderful. The house was very clean and well put together upon my arrival and the hosts in the main house are great people. There is no full kitchen but the hot plate, propane grill, and toaster oven are enough in my experience. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay for any amount of time within a 20 minute drive of either Troutman, Mooresville, or Statesville this is the place.
Stayed 70 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anatoly T.

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

Charming place

We had an amazing time at the cottage in Troutman. The place looks exactly like it does on the pictures. It was great, clean and had everything needed for restful stay. The bed was very comfortable. It’s located in the beautiful area, on the charming farm with horses right outside of historic Troutman. It’s also very close to Lake a Norman state park. The area is very quiet and relaxing. In the evenings, we enjoyed watching synchronized fireflies flickering. Martin and Heather are extremely friendly and delightful hosts. Would absolutely recommend staying there! We are looking forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Place at the Perfect Time

This hidden gem in the middle of the country was the perfect home base for us as we helped our daughter through a move. Heather and Martin were ideal hosts, helpful and accommodating, but giving us plenty of space, as we were trying to keep relatively quarantined. They even allowed us to stay on when our moving date changed. The cottage is small, but has everything you need. In the evenings, we watched the lightning bugs and listened to crickets. We woke most mornings to see a horse grazing right outside our window. Relaxing, picturesque and affordable!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Peaceful

The cottage was just wonderful. I loved the rocking chair front porch every night to just sit back and enjoy the peace. For some much needed rest and a break from the hustle and bustle of life, this is the place. Thank you to the owners for sharing this very special place. Stephanie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Lovely Serenity

This cottage was home for four months and I enjoyed every minute there. This house has everything you need for you me stay, but by far it’s greatest asset is the beautifully bucolic setting of the horse farm. Waking each morning to the sights and sounds so of the horses in the treed corral was so relaxing and heartwarming. Further, my hosts were exceptionally friendly and attended to every need I had. This is perfect for a single or a couple for a short stay, or make it your home for longer as I did. Do not pass up this opportunity for peace and quiet. If you’re traveling with horses it is the ideal spot. Thank you so much H & M for making me feel like family.
Stayed 122 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Awesome cosy retreat

What an awesome cosy retreat with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break. We will certainly be coming back. Thank you very much for your hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

George F.

Lovely, quiet, and private

Long rides and holiday traffic when I headed to a city, but otherwise just right.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hope B.

Cozy cottage overlooking peaceful horse pastures

Sweet cottage overlooking rolling pastures with grazing horses. Cottage was clean and thoughtfully decorated. As my husband said “Everything you need and nothing you don’t.” Great place for a peaceful getaway to reboot and relax. We’ll definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Gilbert B.

It was as advertised, meeting our expectations, and in some aspects exceeding them.

The location was great for us, a farm setting, secluded, away from the traffic, yet only minutes from (10-15 minutes) shopping and restaurants. Its slightly larger than a studio, lacking a stove and decent dining table, we ate out most evenings. The setting is so serene, quiet, among pastures, horses very peaceful. Parking was plentiful. I would recommend it for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

susan m.

Cute Comfortable Cottage

I enjoyed staying at the Retreat at Flying Change Farm. It was a quick drive to Davidson College (where my son was at soccer camp) as well as Lake Norman State Park, which has several options for recreation. The cottage itself is well equipped with cooking implements to allow for 'eating in' if desired, and the furniture is comfortable (I did not fold out the sofa bed so cannot attest to its comfort level, as I found the sofa itself to be comfortable and big enough for sleeping). I enjoyed the privacy and quiet of the cottage and its surroundings; the front porch rocking chairs were a pleasure for sitting and enjoying the evenings when things cooled down. All in all, a pleasant experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

a comfortable retreat in a beautiful setting

I came to get some time away from what has been a difficult year, and this cottage was exactly what I needed. It's perfect for one person, although I think two would be fine there as well. The furniture is comfortable, the kitchen has everything you could need so that you can cook there and not always eat out, and it's great to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and horses. It is easy to get to great sight-seeing in places such as Lake Norman, Davidson, or even Charlotte. There are stores, restaurants, and even a winery in easy driving distance. I highly recommend the Davidson Farmer's Market and a hike at the lake! I plan to come back again, maybe next time I'm working on a writing project.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Great little place far enough away from the hustle and bustle, but close enough to local amenities.

This is a great little studio cottage surrounded by horse enclosures and fields. I'm staying here for a month to train and compete in the Masters National bike races May 24-28, 2016. I ride the local roads, which are narrow, but there isn't much traffic. The owner is friendly and helpful, and for a couple or single person, this is ideal in that it has everything for preparing meals, no noisy neighbors and netflix/internet connection for keeping in touch with the outside world :) . All in all, a great place to relax or engage a favorite pastime.

6/10 Okay

Keenan T.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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