My fiancé and I came up for a car meet on the tail of the dragon, we had an amazing and peaceful stay. All the amenities were set up and ready for us, they provided hospitality above and beyond. Very generous and communicative hosts. It was cold outside but nice and cozy inside the house! No complaints, would 100% stay again!
Amanda E.
2025 年 4 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
kevin p.
2024 年 9 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Weekend getaway
Excellent property and host! Highly recommend this lovely home and beautiful property in the NC mountains. Quiet and secluded. Loved it!
kevin p.
2024 年 9 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Margaret G.
2024 年 10 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Drive Tail of the Dragon + Mom relaxation time
We had a great time and Bruce and Karen are phenomenal! The house is in a spectacular location and has been maintained beautifully. The kitchen is well stocked and the house is just perfect.
Margaret G.
2024 年 10 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ben C.
2024 年 7 月 22 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great get away
The farm house was very rustic and had a unique charm to it. It was quiet and secluded. My friends and I had a nice peaceful weekend fishing on Lake Fontana and the surrounding area.
Ben C.
2024 年 7 月に 2 泊滞在
8/10 (良い)
Stephen and Karen S.
2024 年 8 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Farmhouse
Very nice interesting hosts. Good location. Lovely kitchen and pottery. Amazing video and vhs collection. Comfortable porch and deck areas.
Stephen and Karen S.
2024 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
linda s.
2024 年 6 月 21 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely and so relaxing!
I, along with my daughter and grandson stayed at Yellow Branch Farm for two nights in June. The house was beautiful and more than we expected. Karen was so kind and helpful, giving us ideas of what to do in the area.
linda s.
2024 年 6 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Jim P.
2021 年 4 月 9 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Spring break getaway
My granddaughter and I went to the area for spring break. We enjoyed discovering the nearby sights and going on hikes. Very relaxing!
Jim P.
2021 年 4 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Audrey R.
2021 年 4 月 5 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Beautiful location!
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Farmhouse. The house was very clean and perfectly stocked with the essentials. The location was great for hiking in Nantahala forest, as well as a short drive to the Smokey mountains. And, the cheese was delicious!
Audrey R.
2021 年 3 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Myra B.
2022 年 10 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect fall getaway
Our stay at the farmhouse was wonderful. The house is very comfortable and the hosts have thoughtfully taken care of every detail. There location is ideal as it is quietly secluded yet within short driving distance of hiking trails and other local attractions. We will absolutely be returning!
Myra B.
2022 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
jay g.
2020 年 11 月 13 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Great stay. Sorry to leave early.
quiet.
jay g.
2020 年 11 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Avigail S.
2022 年 10 月 10 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
wonderful
Wonderful hosts, location and property. I felt pampered with all the attention to small details. Thank you!
Avigail S.
2022 年 10 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Criseida B.
2022 年 8 月 7 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
First time MATG
Thank you Karen and Bruce for letting us stay at the farmhouse! It was perfect. Clean, well equipped with lots of charm. We enjoyed grilling and playing scrabble. One of the best stays we’ve in a while.
Criseida B.
2022 年 8 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Hasan S.
2021 年 7 月 3 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Peaceful and Relaxing Farm
We stayed for 5 days with my two boys and enjoyed it a lot. The two dogs Pearl and Cleo were really friendly and my kids enjoyed to play with them. We had a chance to taste fresh milk and my kids enjoyed making pottery. Karen and Bruce were really nice hosts. We recommend this place for people who like peace and wilderness.
Hasan S.
2021 年 6 月に 6 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Maria L.
2020 年 8 月 17 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Recreation and relaxation!
This cabin is a gem! It was well stocked with loads of character, fantastic deck and front porch to enjoy nature. The surrounding property is beautiful and so peaceful. Super easy access to Fontana Lake and a short drive to Tsali recreation area for mountain biking and hiking. The cheese (Yum) and pottery were the icing on the cake! Thanks for a great stay, we will be back!
Maria L.
2020 年 8 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Katie M.
2022 年 7 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Perfect farmhouse in the mountains
We thoroughly enjoyed the farmhouse. It is rustic, lovely, and full of charm and special touches. The location offers the perfect amount of peaceful tranquility and is still close to the outdoor activities we did at the NOC. The kids loved the cows and loft, and the cheese was delicious! Hoping to return soon! Thanks for sharing your mountain gem with us, Karen and Bruce!
Katie M.
2022 年 7 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Emilia G.
2022 年 8 月 11 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
very nice place
Great place for vacation! Photos don't do this house justice. This house has interesting and comfortable furniture, custom ceramics, and a well-equipped kitchen. I don't think I missed anything, and we cooked and grilled. Lake is just a short walk away. Plenty of opportunities for kayaking, boating, and hiking. Highly recommended if looking to spend quiet time with family.
Emilia G.
2022 年 7 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Lucia C.、Atlanta, GA
2022 年 11 月 27 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Artisan Farm House
We chose this cottage for it's location. My best friend was a through hiker on the AT and needed a break from backpacking. We were able to be very comfortable and cook delicious meals while hiking from Fontana, Stecoah Gap, Wesser, and Wayah. The bonus was the lovely cottage with beautiful pottery and art, lots of movies, and a well stocked kitchen. I look forward to returning in the Spring to this enchanted spot.
Lucia C.
2022 年 11 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Melanie L.
2022 年 11 月 29 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Cozy farm house
Yellow Branch farm was a great little place to stay. Had everything we needed. Hosts were very thorough in providing instructions on how everything worked in the place. They were easy to communicate with. Unfortunately we didn;t have time to meet the cows or the owners or check out the cheese and pottery shop. But would definitely recommend the house for a small group.
Melanie L.
2022 年 11 月に 2 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Colleen D.
2022 年 9 月 18 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Lovely off the grid farmhouse
We loved staying at the farmhouse of Karen and Bruce. At the end of each day of motorcycle riding, it was wonderful to lay back at the farm. Really enjoyed meeting the two lovely cows who help produce their delicious cheese. Our only recommendation of change would be to have a tv in the main space with a fire stick. Peace
Colleen D.
2022 年 9 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
George G.
2021 年 11 月 15 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Awesome Trip!
The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us!
The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend.
Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful.
Would love to go again.
George G.
2021 年 11 月に 4 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sharon B.
2024 年 8 月 4 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Back to Nature
Farmhouse was near the main road but it was secluded from everything. Great porches to sit on and enjoy hummingbirds that would come to visit. House was cute and had all amenities you’d need. No phone service but WiFi kept us in touch with what we needed. The only downfall was there was only 1 TV and no channels and was in the smallest room of house with no air. It would have been nice to have one in the main room. Window air conditioners were fine for living room and loft bedroom. There was also a bedroom downstairs but air didn’t seem to make it to that room. Overall it was a great place to stay for just my husband and I. We would stay again.
Sharon B.
2024 年 8 月に 3 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Joni B.
2022 年 8 月 26 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
Privacy and charm
This was my first time using VRBO, my husband and I were completely thrilled to stay in this area since it's so close to everything. The cabin that Karen & Bruce provide exceeded our expectations. When I thought we would need to use something I brought with us for the trip I found it and more in the cabin. The porch was perfect for sipping our morning coffee/tea, the cabin was so clean, hardly no traffic at all passing by on the road below, the pictures do not do this place enough justice. In the kitchen, it's more than fully stocked, the laundry room covered, the bathroom, just everything you could want and more. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family, Karen and Bruce, you guys really out did yourselves, thank you again for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin.
Joni B.
2022 年 8 月に 7 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Ian R.
2022 年 5 月 23 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
A lovely little cabin in the woods
This property is off the beaten path and very nice. It has access to Fontana Lake very close to it and we essentially had the lake to ourselves. Very few boats and incredible views. We were on kayaks (with motors-so a little more mobile than others might be) but it would still the excellent on a typical kayak. The only downside of the location had nothing to do with the property itself, we just did not expect to have to travel along the Dragon's Tail to get there. It was a challenge pulling kayaks behind a truck along that route and we recommend not doing so unless you are in a more mobile vehicle situation. Property had internet so texting and making calls while there is no issue despite not having service so don't let that scare you. Karen and Bruce were very kind and responsive.
Ian R.
2022 年 5 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Sheri H.
2020 年 10 月 16 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
The perfect place to to disconnect and unwind.
I look for a place with no cell service so I can disconnect and the Farm House was great. The turn off going to the Farm House is a two rut gravel road beside the pottery barn. I was in a very low sports car and did not have any trouble, but I was worried at first. There is Wi-Fi, so you can facetime family to let them know you have not totally disappeared. As a single female traveler, I never once felt frightened staying here or walking around the property. There are lanterns inside so you can see on night strolls. Karen and Bruce are very welcoming and even brought me some fresh milk one morning. The thick cream on top, immediately brought back a vivid memory from years ago of my grandmother that I had forgotten all about, making it all the better. The home itself it wonderful and beautifully decorated with some of Karen's pottery, making you want to visit her pottery shop. The kitchen has a regular coffee maker (NO Keurig) and the basic seasonings, as advertised, so don't forget to stop in town and grab what you will need. There was plenty of towels, bedding, and washing powders in case you ran out. Overall, this was exactly what I was looking for, and just what I needed to recharge and reset.
Sheri H.
2020 年 10 月に 5 泊滞在
10/10 (非常に良い)
Wendy S.、Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
2022 年 6 月 19 日
良かった点 : 清潔度、チェックイン、コミュニケーション、ロケーション、掲載情報の正確さ
A+ on every detail!
Wonderful!
*Very clean!
*The refrigerator was empty when we arrived -- I'm not a fan of opening a refrigerator at a VRBO and finding someone else's food in there.
*ICE!!! Enough ice for our cooler! With many ice cube trays and a ice bin for storage, we were able to keep our drinks/food cold on some very long days in our cooler.
*Washer and dryer -- we explored and hiked throughout our stay and it was great to have a washer and dryer on site
*The information book was very helpful....
*PORCHES! We spent so much time on the porches. We started and ended each day on the covered porch. I even had the pleasure of enjoying a significant storm on the covered porch... the air smelled so sweet!!!
* We were gone most of the daylight hours but even so -- we might have heard a half dozen vehicles go past the cabin during the times we were there... mostly just birds and a rooster from somewhere down the road...
*We used the cottage as a starting point each day and visited Clingman's Dome, Mount Mitchell, Fontana Dam, Wheels Through Time Museum , Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Junaluska Medicine Trail, Tail of the Dragon... and more ... the location is perfect.
We are keeping this site on the top of our list for future visits to the south.
Thank you to Karen and Bruce for creating such a delightful destination.
Wendy S.
2022 年 6 月に 7 泊滞在
オーナーについて
オーナー : Karen Mickler and Bruce DeGroot
We purchased the farm in 1979 with our family and moved from Iowa shortly thereafter. Being native Floridians, the mountains appealed to us as a great location to live and be closer to our families. Our passions are growing our own food and living our lives as artisans, so we bought a milk cow and built a pottery shop for Karen and woodworking shop for Bruce. The cheese business evolved slowly over the years and Bruce concentrated solely on farming and cheese making around 2000. Karen retired in 2021 and no longer operates Yellow Branch Pottery. She enjoys more time for gardening and hiking. Bruce retired from cheesemaking in 2023 after an unfortunate fall from a ladder. He is making an excellent recovery, with the help of a lot of physical therapy and exercise. At the time he fell, he was putting in a half bathroom upstairs in the loft. Work has begun again on the project and we hope it will be ready soon.
We celebrate a life time of creativity and good food! We look forward to meeting you.
この宿泊施設のオーナーになった理由
We were looking for an existing farm to purchase in Western North Carolina. Being Iowa residents, we were attracted to the kinder winters and beauty of the mountains. Yellow Branch Farm had been abandoned for many years and had all of the qualities we were looking for. The proximity to Fontana Lake and the quiet surroundings in the rural setting attracted us also.
この宿泊施設の特徴
Yellow Branch Farmhouse is a comfortable rustic cabin with all the amenities needed for a quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you are looking for an out of the way place, yet one that is within 30 minutes of several recreation spots. While we were closed in all of 2023 because of Bruce's accident, we have consistent #5 ratings.