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Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity

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Front view of our Estate Home on our 55 acre park-like farm.
Entry along our 20 acre front pasture
55 Acres of nature and serenity to enjoy.  Bass in pond to catch and release.
Left area shown of 1'st floor is owners quarters, rest of house is guest space.
Oversize salt water private pool, hot tub and fire pit for guests. Great Views!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Level 1 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Level 2 King 1

1 King Bed

Level 2 King 2

1 King Bed

Level 2 Queen

1 Queen Bed

Level 3 King

1 King Bed

Level 3 Treehouse Bunk Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Level 1 Queen

Toilet · Shower only

Level 2 King 1

Toilet · Shower only

Level 2 King 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Level 2 Queen

Toilet · Shower only

Level 3 Bunk

Toilet · Shower only

Level 3 King

Toilet · Shower only

Pool/Breakfast area

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity

COME AND ENJOY NATURE AND SERENITY AT ITS BEST ON A 55 ACRE PARK-LIKE FARM. Hi, we are Tom & Lindy and we love creating beautiful one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor spaces for ourselves to enjoy that we also let others enjoy through VRBO. My background is in architecture and creating and building beautiful spaces and Lindy’s background is in international furniture and interior design.

HERE ON OUR 55 ACRE PARK-LIKE COUNTRY ESTATE FARM WE HAVE CREATED AN OASIS FOR FAMILIES OR CLOSE FRIENDS TO COME SPEND TIME TOGETHER IMMERSED IN NATURE IN A BEAUTIFUL AND SERENE SETTING.

Our guests on our park-like country estate have COMPLETE PRIVACY and and if we do happen to be staying on the farm ourselves (which is rare since we own multiple other homes we are usually enjoying) you will likely not see us unless we are picking up the trash from your outdoor cans or cleaning the pool or watering the outdoor flowers or out riding our mountain bikes on the farm. If you let us know in advance that you prefer we not stay on the farm at all during your stay we can definitely plan to be at one of our other homes in 3 other areas of NC and Jason our farmhand (who usually takes care of our guests for us anyway since we are usually staying at one of our other homes when we have guests on our farm) will take care of making your trash disappear and keeping the plants watered and cleaning the pool. What we want most is for you to do whatever your ideal vision of staying on our park-like farm is, whether it is to come here and kick back and relax and take yourself out of gear or whether it is to come here and kick yourself into gear and crank up your music and have a good time (as long as any alcohol you enjoy during having a good time is SERVED AND CONSUMED RESPONSIBLY since we do not allow any over-severing or over-consumption of alcohol to occur on our property and as long as any overly loud music is cranked up indoors and not cranked up overly loud outdoors since overly loud outdoor sound can travel to our neighbors here in the country).

One of the outdoor highlights for you is your huge private salt water pool and your hot tub and fire pit. You can lounge around your pool and enjoy beautiful views out over the pasture at the same time!

If anyone in your group likes to fish we have some elusive and very challenging to catch bass (up to 15 pounds) in the pond as well as smaller bass that are a lot easier to catch.

Want to go for a walk or run? Our private (but shared with a handful of other homes) roads and the trail through the woods mean you will enjoy a walk or run surrounded by nature.

Moving from what the outdoors is like to the indoors, on the first story of your three story accommodations you have a beautiful open concept kitchen/dining area with 10’ ceilings and leathered granite counter tops and vaulted ceiling in your dining area overlooking your oversized private pool and the rear pasture and pond. Your first floor Queen bedroom suite with attached bath is not barrier free for anyone with mobility issues since it has four exterior steps and it is also not directly connected to the rest of your first floor so is not ideal for anyone with mobility issues in that regard also but it works great for anyone in your group that wants a little bit of autonomy and privacy from the rest of the group.

Two King Suites and a Queen suite and the guest laundry room with large front-loading washer and dryer along with TWO private living rooms are on your second story. One of your living areas is a media room with a 70 inch flat screen TV.

On your third story is a King bedroom suite and a Twin over Queen bedroom with a one of a kind live edge bunk bed for a total of 6 guest bedrooms.

Your large and PRIVATE POOL AREA is sequestered by the angles and offsets in the home design and located well away from the owner’s private area (the owners private area is at the opposite end of the estate sized home from the guest accommodations and of course has its own private entries and porches and its own hot tub and parking area) which means you have complete privacy even when you are in your pool or hot tub or anywhere in the guest accommodations. Your pool area also has a large fire pit and huge curved outdoor sofa and there will be firewood and a "starter log" ready for you to light each night during your stay.

Your large screened porch overlooks the pool and you are welcome to roam the trail through the woods and roam the pastures behind or in front of the house so bring your hiking boots and if you are a bike-rider bring your mountain bikes (the kind you pedal since we do not allow motorized vehicles on our trails). There is gravel on some of the farm roads so bikes with skinny tires only work well on the mile plus of paved private roads and mountain bikes are recommended for the gravel road section of our private roads and for the trail through the woods.

Hunting or the discharge of firearms on the country estate farm is not permitted for liability reasons and to preserve the peace and quiet and IF ANYONE IN YOUR GROUP HAS FIREARMS THEY MUST BE LEFT LOCKED IN THEIR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES.

Here is a more detailed description of some of the key guest areas inside the home: Your dining/kitchen area has a table that seats 8 and a bar/island that seats 3. There is live edge table next to the kitchen area on the screen porch that seats 3 as well as outdoor seating and tables at the adjacent pool patio. The open concept dining area adjoining the kitchen has lots of glass overlooking the pool and rear pasture and pond.

In addition to the leathered granite counter tops your kitchen has a side by side stainless steel refrigerator and stainless steel range, a built-in microwave, dishwasher, and designer kitchen cabinets and island. It is very nice and is well-stocked and has everything you need to do some serious cooking.

Your informal second story guest living area has an Italian leather and fabric L-shaped sectional sofa and comfy chairs and a game table. Your large media room at the opposite end of your second story has a 70" high-end state of the art Samsung QLED TV for Netflix and Prime etc. and is sequestered in the section of the guest area most suited for being able to watch movies without disturbing other folks in your group who may be in their bedrooms or in the other living area.

Your accommodations are very pet friendly for WELL-BEHAVED 100% house-trained dogs only. Out of deference to guests who may have cat allergies, WE DO NOT ALLOW CATS. There is a $50 pet fee for each dog and you are responsible for damages if your dog damages anything. Since VRBO only collects a pet fee for us on your first dog PLEASE PLAN TO PAY YOUR PET FEE ON ADDITIONAL DOGS UPON ARRIVAL.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We do not provide gates/cribs etc but kids WELCOME

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

SMALL events only & MUST be approved IN ADVANCE

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

$50 fee per dog. No cats. Friendly dogs only.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You may smoke OUTSIDE only and not inside house.

RESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL ONLY: Alcohol use by legal age drinkers fine but for your safety & safety of our home alcohol MUST be used RESPONSIBLY.

CLEANING UP AFTER YOURSELVES: Our housekeeper has 4100sf of guest space to clean after you leave so PLEASE CLEAN UP YOUR OWN MESS IF YOU MAKE A MESS.

NO FIREARM DISCHARGE ALLOWED: Even though we own acres of farmland we do not want guns discharged. Catch & release fishing IS allowed in rear pond.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1899388vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 13
Note from host: SMALL events only & MUST be approved IN ADVANCE
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Hillsborough

Located in Hillsborough, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Eno River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Children's Museum of Alamance County and Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cameron Indoor Stadium or Wallace Wade Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Hillsborough, NC

What's nearby

  • Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area - 12 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Ayr Mount - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Hillsborough Visitors Center - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Tanger Outlet Center - 15 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Eno River State Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 27 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willie's Pizzeria & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beautifully Blended Coffee Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colorado Burrito - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Missy's Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Village Diner - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity on 18 May 2026 start from £711, 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.

Is Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Retreat: 55 acres of Nature + Pool+ Serenity located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hillsborough Visitors Center, Ayr Mount and Eno River State Park. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area and Mill Creek are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yariv E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, spacious and very comfortable with all the right amenities for a great vacation.Tom, the owner, was very friendly and very helpful, so I would definitely recommend staying there!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! The place was super clean, exactly as described, and the host was very responsive. Check-in was smooth and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property and would highly recommend! We traveled to Hillsborough for a wedding and the house was spacious enough and with enough bathrooms for all twelve of us to comfortably get ready. The kitchen and amenities are well kept as well as the pool, hot tub, and nature areas. We spent most of our free time enjoying the outdoors - if you're around in the summer time there's a great strawberry field where you can pick the most delicious strawberries you'll ever have. Tom was a great host, very responsive and helpful with recommendations. Should we find ourselves back in this area, this is the first place we'll check to see if it is available!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Great time in North Carolina

This property is amazing, highly recommend, would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a peaceful place to stay for vacation then this is the place to stay. We picked the flowers, walked back to the pond and enjoyed swimming in the pool. Tom was very responsive and just wants his renters to be happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place and a wonderful long weekend! The hosts and the caretaker made sure everything was perfect the entire stay. We were in town for a family reunion and the home had enough room for our family to stay comfortably. We spent most of our time outside by the pool and the pond. This home is very large and comfortable and will not disappoint! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stacy s.

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

Beautiful property!

We loved our stay at the farm! The guest house was beautiful and the pool & grounds were wonderful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

House was perfect for my extended family. Was very clean and comfortable. Owners provided many extras including coffee and pool towels. Pool was cleaned daily. Owners available and friendly. I would highly recommend. Property so beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura W.

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

Family wedding

Perfect for our out town adult siblings to stay, close to other family members and the wedding venue. Exceptionally clean and very accommodating hosts! Beautiful place and we plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Tom and Lindy's beautiful estate! It was just as beautiful in person as it was in the pictures. We were were there for 5 days to prepare for, celebrate, and recover from my son's wedding and it was the perfect place to relax in between all of the things we were doing. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and beautiful. My favorite parts though were going down to the pond and sitting with the ducks and building a fire in the firepit in the evening to sit with my family and make smores. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Beautifully Perfect

Tom was great, the property was beautiful and my family loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina P.

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

Family for Wedding

From the hospitable host to the beautiful surroundings, very memorable family-oriented experience with the best part being we could bring our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

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

The loveliest getaway!

What a gorgeous property Tom and Lindy have! We were very lucky to get to enjoy it for a long weekend in preparation for our wedding nearby. The hosts were kind and communicative, and the house couldn't be lovelier.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Family wedding

This property is extraordinary and great for a fun family vacation. The home is beautiful and the pool area and scenery are fantastic. Absolutely one of the nicest we've stayed at yet! The owner was very accommodating and we would recommend it highly to anyone who wants a greathome ans doesn't mind stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

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

A family reunion with about 25 people

A wonderful place to stay. The is still calling to tell me how the house and the grounds were. We plan to return for our next Family Reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James D.

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Wonderful home & host

We had such a lovely stay for our son’s college graduation. This is a beautiful home and a great setup for an extended family. Tom is a wonderful host and very responsive to any question or need we had. We hope to stay again for another family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

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

EFLAND FAMILY REUNION

Excellent fit for our needs for a long weekend family reunion. Beautiful home, lots of space and so much more than we expected. Owner was extremely responsive and we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica Z.

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

Family Holiday

Wonderful place to stay. Everything was clean and orderly. The owners were extremely accommodating. My only regret is not coming when it was summertime to utilize the outdoor pool and areas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Quiet with Gorgeous Views

By far the cleanest property we've ever visited! Everything was petfect! Everything including the hosts, was amazing! Definitely clearing the schedule to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

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

Family Weekend

Awesome weekend with our children and grandchildren. Very peaceful property overlooking a pond. Plenty of bedrooms and sitting areas to accommodate our family of 13. Owner was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

First Family Gathering

Have always wished to get our family together, as we are living so far apart. This visit was so wondeful. The property owners could not have more accommodating. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Madison P.

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

Simply the best!!

We rented this home for a long weekend with family and it couldn’t have been a better experience. The home is beautiful, clean and massive. Hosts were so lovely and welcoming and quick to respond to any needs/questions. Will 100% rent again next time we visit NC!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Family gathering for wedding

Met our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacy s.

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

Dreamy Property!

We loved our stay at this beautiful property! The house is spacious with so many bedrooms, bathrooms and doors to close for space, quiet & privacy. The pool area is wonderful - and so much green space for kids to run & play. Tom & Lindy were absolutely wonderful to work with. We loved our stay at their property - no complaints at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry T.

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

Wedding weekend in Cedar Grove

Wonderful stay close to Windy Hill Farm where our daughter was married over the weekend. Screen porch and the hot tub were enjoyed by many of us. Wish we had more time to spend at this lovely home. Hank
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom and Lindy

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We are design professionals who enjoy creating beautiful indoor and outdoor settings for others to enjoy. We love nature and have turned our large farm into a park-like setting for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

The beauty of nature is in abundance here , whether it is being enjoyed in the expansive views of nothing but nature or whether it is enjoying the beautiful sunrises and sunsets as the sun rises and sets above long range views over rolling pastures or whether it is enjoying the fire-fly shows that occur in the Spring and Summer and early Fall or whether it is enjoying the incredible night sky or cacophony of night-sounds.

What makes this property unique

The common thread that runs through comments of guests is the relaxation and renewal they feel when they stay on the farm.

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