Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views
Whiskey Rock is a rare 50-acre private mountain estate near Asheville—ideal for groups who want space, privacy, and a true “all together” stay with the comfort of a fully renovated main home plus two separate cabins. Set beside Pisgah National Forest with ponds, pastures, barns, and sweeping Blue Ridge views, this is an unforgettable home base for multi-family vacations, reunions, retreats, and wedding weekends—with plenty of room to gather, and plenty of places to spread out.
Why guests book Whiskey Rock * 50 private acres with long-range mountain views, fields, ponds, and trails to wander * Three separate buildings (Main Lodge + 2 cabins) for privacy and flexible sleeping * Built for connection: porches, decks, patios, and open-air gathering spaces * Classic WNC evenings: starry skies, seasonal fireflies, and multiple fire pits * Event-ready setting with a ceremony platform + renovated Barn Bar + photo-worthy backdrops * Dog-friendly with wide-open space for the whole crew (including pups) * EV Charger
Home details Sleeps in beds: 17 | Max occupancy: 17
Main Lodge (renovated modern farmhouse | 3,600+ sq ft) 4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms * Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors * Great room anchored by a stone fireplace * Fully equipped kitchen for group meals * Multiple living/seating areas so everyone can relax comfortably
Two private cabins: Big Ivy + The Pisgah Each cabin includes: * 1 private bedroom + ensuite bathroom * Small coffee station for easy mornings * Twin sleeping loft (great for kids / extra guests)
Outdoor living * Multiple outdoor spaces: porches, decks, screened porch, and patios * Multiple fire pits for evening hangs * Ponds + pastures: koi pond + trout-feeding pond and rolling fields for slow walks * Gathering spots for long afternoons outside and fresh-air dinners
Weddings, retreats, and hosted events Whiskey Rock is a standout setting for weddings, elopements, retreats, and milestone celebrations, with space to celebrate together and comfortable places to reset throughout the day. * Ceremony platform for view-forward “I do” moments * Renovated Barn Bar for receptions, welcome drinks, and post-dinner celebrating * Picture-perfect backdrops across the 50-acre estate
Optional add-on: Wedding-morning yoga through Spectrum Yoga (private, on-site session)
Ceremony platform notes * No power or heat at the platform (solar string lights are in place) * To run power to the pavilion area, you'll need ~300 ft of drop cord * Generators required for additional power needs (lighting, sound, heaters, etc.)
Event fees apply for weddings, yoga retreats, corporate retreats, reunions, and other hosted events. Please inquire with our Guest Experience Team for details and rates. For additional event photos, see @whiskeyrocknc on IG + FB.
Practical details (good to know before booking) * WiFi is available in the Main Lodge only (cabins do not have WiFi) * Internet speed (Main Lodge): Download 450 Mbps | Upload 17 Mbps * Access: paved roads most of the way + final private gravel approach * Winter travel: AWD/4x4 recommended in snow/ice conditions
This home is professionally managed by Yonder, a dedicated team with years of experience and passion for providing the ultimate guest experience.
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
Clean Guarantee All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.
Check-In / Check-Out Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.
Pets Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.
Extended Stays Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 30 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.
Military Discount We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.
Last-Minute Bookings For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes: * A clear photo of a government-issued ID * A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name) * A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Barnardsville
Located in Barnardsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Vance Birthplace and Swannanoa Valley Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reems Creek Golf Club and Patricia Cornwell Tennis Center. Dream Guitars and Ten Thousand Villages are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 38 min drive - 46.8 km
The Orange Peel - 39 min drive - 47.5 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 44 min drive - 54.5 km
Biltmore Estate - 45 min drive - 54.0 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Sheena's Restaurant - 13 min drive
LaFond's Gap - 18 min drive
Hart Distributing - 22 min drive
The Cazbah
Wild Wing Cafe
Frequently asked questions
Is Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views on 1 Jun 2026 start from £574, 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 at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Pinnacle Mountain. Navitat Canopy Adventures and Craggy Gardens are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our business study group had a wonderful retreat and were very thankful for the experience at Whiskey Rock!
Brett S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review, Brett. What a great spot to choose for a study retreat :) We are so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay at Whiskey Rock, and we hope to host y'all again someday!
Great stay here for a girls trip to Asheville! Check-in instructions were clear and made the whole process easy. Would recommend to big groups - this house is stunning!
Anna P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review, Anna! Whiskey Rock is a great setting for a girls trip :) We are so happy to hear that y'all enjoyed your stay here, and we hope to host you again soon!
A peaceful retreat fully equipped to handle large but discerning crowds!From the most comfortable bed I’ve ever known, to the well stocked spice rack to the homey hearth, we had everything we needed for a special time!
My friends and I stayed for my 40th birthday. The property is so fun with lots to see. The main house is beautiful and the cabins are modern and romantic. Loved every part of it!
We had a family reunion at Whiskey Rock. The house was absolutely gorgeous and had everything that we needed. The grounds were breathtaking, and we loved the trails and all of the outside gathering places.
We will go back to this beautiful home!
Our stay at Whiskey Rock was Amazing!! It's the perfect place for our big family of 18 people. Each of my 2 daugthers' families stayed in the 2 tiny houses on the property and we spent most of our time around the fire pit eating and roasting marshmellows. We will most definitely be back
Allison M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thanks for your review, Allison. Whiskey Rock is an excellent home for big families :) The fire pit is one of our favorites too--s'mores are just the best! We are delighted to hear that y'all enjoyed your time here, and we can't wait to see you again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
MATT S.
24 Nov 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Guest cabins were clean and well put together tho we didnt use them . The main house was fairly dirty upon arrival. Grill was filthy , floors and carpets were dirty, old laundry in washer , many dirty dishes mixed in with clean ones. For a 2 night stay at almost 2,000 we expected more attention to cleanliness honestly. The property has a lot to offer only for outdoor lovers and only 35-40. Min to Asheville close enough to go enjoy town , it’s away from town but still in a neighborhood with plenty of neighbors you both see and hear. Not secluded even though it’s a “ 50 acre “ property. Non issue for us but can see where some wouldnt be expecting neighbors in this setting. If you’re going w a group , event , multiple couples good spot, our only complaint was cleanliness
MATT S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay. Our Cleaning and Maintenance Teams have been notified of your comments.
Dara, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are deeply sorry that the home was not clean when you arrived; Yonder has a 100% Clean Guarantee however, we are not perfect and if the home is not up to these or your standards, we will do everything we can to fix the issues when given the opportunity. We wish you the best in future travels!!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Cecil B.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Malfunctioning fire alarms
3 of our 8 nights were severely disturbed with fire alarms going off in the middle of the night in 3 separate buildings on 3 separate nights waking adults & terrifying children. Yonder has dismissed our complaint with a “sorry” & denying an issue with the alarms. These weren’t chirping low batteries. These were hard wired alarms emitting full blown alarms in the middle of the night. No one in our group smokes or vapes. Please contact me for more information. I am very unhappy with Yonder’s handling of our complaint.
Cecil B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Cecil, thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent stay at Whiskey Rock. We are so sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the smoke alarms, and understand how disturbing this was for you and your family’s vacation time. We assure you that we take all guest concerns seriously and have thoroughly investigated the matter. Our maintenance team has changed the batteries where applicable, and confirmed that there were no faults found with the alarms. Since your stay, we have not had any further incidents with them going off. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter, and we are glad we were able to reach a resolution with you. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain and improve our properties for future guests. We wish you all the best in your travels!!
Verified
8/10 Good
Julius P.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Whisky Rock/Thanksgiving
The property accomodatiions were as described and the two cabins on the property were as described and fit our parties needs. There were some disappointments with the overall maintenance such as:
1. A broken faucet handle in the Master Bath.
2. The vents and AC/ Heatpump returns were disgustingly discolored, dirty and perhaps even home to mold.
3. There were numerous windows which had cobwebs (mostly outside)
4. There were several lightbulbs which did not function
5. The property had litter in evidence such as beer cans, broken solar fixtures and plastic bottles and caps.
6. Several comments regarding mattresses being well worn.
Paying over $12, 000 for this stay was a bit heavy and charging $400 for both the early check- in as well as late check - out was way over the top.
Julius P.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Julius, thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear that you and your group enjoyed your overall stay at Whiskey Rock. Had we been notified of any issues during your stay, our team would have been happy to remedy them! We are pleased to report that since your stay, all necessary repairs/replacements have been completed. The homeowners are aware of the mattress critiques and are looking into best options for them. As for the late check out/early check in charges: we have 3 pricing options available to our guests and it’s up to them which they feel most comfortable with. We hope you’re all doing well, and we welcome you to explore any of our Yonder homes! :)
We had a group of 15 stay at this property for a small wedding / birthday celebration. The house it absolutely stunning, huge and well stocked. We had a late brunch one morning with all of us seated at the table and played board games late into the night on the big comfy couch. The grounds are also beautiful - we had so much fun having fires, playing corn hole and exploring the trails on property. One thing I'll note is the cabins are further away from the main house than we expected, and are definitely a legit walk or drive at night. I had a lot of questions and requests and working with Yonder was great - they were always responsive and kind (even when my friend's car got stuck in the mud and we weren't able to get out of the house until well past checkout because we were waiting for a tow truck). We did end up having to pay some damages for the car getting stuck but the lawn was damaged so makes sense. We had such a fun, memorable weekend and can't wait to return! 10/10 would stay again (and hope to)
60th b'day as a great family event on this outstanding property.
Absolutely amazing mountain location, family facility and furnishings. Super clean, all amenities and then some. We are very happy with our stay and the facilities. We are not used to dealing with a third party agency for VRBOs, but we got details worked out, including some special accommodation to allow a decorator in to hang some balloons before our guest of honor arrived. Pisgah NF proximity for hikers and rolling hill roads for bikers were a real plus. We loved the trails on and near the property and lucked out with the weather - its all set up for rain or shine, and easily accommodated our 12 adults, 1 teen, and 1 baby... and our dog. She loved the trails. Excellent proximity to Asheville for those that wanted to run in... we had a story-telling, banjo fellow by the fire pit outside, and it was just great to experience out there...
Easy access for our military members from Ft. Bragg, as well as Nashville, and Pittsburgh so for us outstanding location.
One note would be to watch for the fees and taxes - our 3-day booking added up to almost another 30% of day rate in fees, with cleaning, etc. It was all worth it to us!
Dan b.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Dan, thank you so much for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Whiskey Rock. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder can't wait to see you again!
Spacious home with many features and nice outside cabins for extra sleeping space. About 15 minutes from Weaverville and 30 minutes from Asheville. Located in hilly area with farms and ranches, some views of hills and many trails. For a big group...an excellent home and site. Well decorated, good wifi, and 4 large TVs. Several outdoor eating areas and 2 firepits with large lawn areas and outdoor platforms for relaxation.
Thomas P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Thomas, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Whiskey Rock. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
The whole family thought that the property was amazing, and the kitchen was extremely well stocked, from KitchenAid mixer which we used to make fresh pizza dough, to a large All Clad slow cooker which we used to make pulled pork. The double oven was helpful for feeding a large group. The older kids/young adults were very happy having their own spaces up at the two cabins, which were a walk away (suitable for teens, but I'd worry about younger kids up there without an adult present). It was perfect for our crew! Being in the mountains was nice...so much cooler in summer time. There was a great swing and hammock which were often used, and the cornhole boards provided hours of fun for all! Great pavilion on property for yoga, workouts or a family performance night if that's your thing. We had one slight issue the first night where the youngest child (4) locked a bedroom door from the inside and promptly fell asleep (it was a keyed lock and we called the emergency number to see where the key was, but they didn't know)...we were finally able to rouse the child to unlock the door. I cannot say enough good things about the house. Comfy beds, nice linens and towels, great water pressure, etc. Book this place!
Erin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Erin, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Whiskey Rock. We hope you're all doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
A super pleasant mountain home with plenty of space to accommodate our group. The linens were soft and the beds were comfy. The property was very well kept and the fire pits were stocked with wood. The home had plenty of community seating from the dining rooms and the living room. There were plates and kitchen ware galore! The only thing I couldn’t find was a vegetable peeler, which was not a big deal. The cleanliness was rated okay, because of the pesky sugar ants in the kitchen and in the master bathroom. The exterminator came and sprayed outside upon our arrival, but did not help the unwanted guest from crawling around the sinks. The home is about 15 minutes from walker falls, which was beautiful. I recommend taking a 4x4 vehicle to this home, especially the cabins. The rocks are slightly bigger than your average gravel driveway. I also suggest you clearly define the main house with a different sign, every guest we had missed the first turn to the main house. Other than that, great home and great listing!
HELENE A.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun 2023
Helene, thank you for the 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Whiskey Rock. We hope you're doing well, and Yonder welcomes you back anytime!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cassidy B.
4 Jan 2026
Cassidy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re very happy that you were pleased with your stay.
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