House in Arden, NC

17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

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Overview of 17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Arden, NC
  • Popular LocationBiltmore Park Town Square6 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSierra Nevada Brewing Company10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBiltmore Estate28 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

17 Acre Private Horse Farm~Fireplace~Hot Tub~Quiet~Secluded

A Cottage at Willow Pond Stables awaits you in a tranquil setting on a 17 acre farm where you can rest, relax and enjoy the majestic beauty of horses just out the front door. Also tour Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, and experience all the activities and scenery Western North Carolina has to offer. Have lunch at the Picnic Table, relax in the 6 person hot tub, swing in the hammock under a shade tree, watch the water rippling on the pond while sitting in Gazebo, observe horses grazing....That’s right….you will experience nature from the leisure of this cozy cottage. Bring your fishing pole and try your luck at catching a fish. Pamper yourself in the privacy of this fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 full bathrooms cottage with one level living space of 1200 sq. foot. Comfortable & luxurious king and queen beds await you dressed with fine linens. Throw something on the BBQ grill, take advantage of your fully equipped kitchen for those home cooked meals or take a 5 minute drive to the areas many restaurants and Movie Theater! Your kitchen includes a refrigerator with ice maker, electric cook-top with oven, dishwasher, microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven and all the cooking utensils you may desire. Be mesmerized by the crackling of your wood burning fireplace. Just relax ….listen to your favorite tunes or enjoy a game or puzzle on your warm hardwood floors. When all is quiet grab a book and head to the rocking chairs on your covered front porch & enjoy the sunrise or set. Don’t forget to look up every now and then to enjoy the horses romping in the distance. Conveniently located: 2 miles from I-26 Exit 37 at Biltmore Park~6 miles from I-40~ 4 miles to the Asheville Airport & WNC Agriculture Center~12 minutes to Biltmore Estate~15 minutes to downtown Asheville & Hendersonville Keywords: Cottage, one level, 2 Bedroomm 2 Bath, Covered Porch, Enclosed Porch

Property manager

Terri
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Responsible children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Arden

Located in Arden, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pisgah National Forest and Biltmore Estate. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at The Orange Peel, or consider a night out at Grey Eagle. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Biltmore Park Town Square - 6 min drive
  • Asheville Outlets - 10 min drive
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 10 min drive
  • North Carolina Arboretum - 15 min drive
  • Biltmore Estate - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Culver's - 8 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Buffalo Wild Wings - 8 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing in every way!
Terri was super nice and we loved hearing the family history of the property! We loved seeing the horses, goats and chickens... We will definitely book again and we wished we lived there full time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Family Trip
Perfect home base for our Sierra Nevada/Smoky Mountain National Park adventure. Feels secluded but close to amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

Linzi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing property
We had such a lovely time! We primarily used this as our base for exploring the area but the house was cozy and comfortable. It was chilly when we visited so we didn't use any of the outdoor facilities but it was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baby’s first Christmas and Mom’s Chemo
First, I apologize for the late review, the link went to junk mail. Our stay here? Absolutely amazing! Who can complain about sitting on a porch in a rocking chair each morning watching the horses and enjoying a cup of coffee? The home was cozy, and it just felt like home. By the second day, I forgot we were renting it. Everything was provided in the house that we needed, and when I say this house was clean, it was incredibly clean. The owners of the property were around, but weren’t “in the way,” out splitting wood and taking the trash out. We rented this house to celebrate Christmas with my mom, who lives over the hill and through the woods about 10mins away. Despite going through chemo and radiation, she was able to come over and visit every day, and had no trouble getting around the house. The owners even decorated the fireplace up for the holidays! I’m not good at writing reviews, but I can’t express it enough how much our family enjoyed this stay. 100% we’ll be staying here again! It just felt like home. What a wonderful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Herman H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage and Location for Asheville and Blue Ridge Area
Everything about the process and property met our expectations and then some. We were looking for a place to explore the Asheville and Blue Ridge Mountains area and this fit the bill nicely. Great older but updated cottage overlooking the horse farm and pond. Communications with the owner were spot-on - largely just what's needed and otherwise very private. Large, well-furnished kitchen, laundry. Hot tub looked nice though we didn't use. We did make use of the fireplace one night. If you're looking for a quick and very tasty Mexican/Salvadorian meal Mary's Burrito is very close by and we made use of it twice. If you want an excellent steak or seafood we found the nearby 131 Main top-notch. We were able to see much of Asheville, the Biltmore as well as hike a number of trails. Loved the comedy bus tour, LaZoom more than expected even though friends recommended it. Definitely recommend this cottage! Didn't bother us but I'll note an adjoining property is a bit of an eye-sore. You only see it as you enter or leave and it looks like additional steps are being taken to "hide" it further. We actually marvelled at it and you'd never know its there from the rental property itself. Just one of those things.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Terri

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Growing up on the original 103 acre farm, Terri has a true passion for what she and her husband of 35 years have ventured into.  Though the farm has dwindled in size, Clay and Terri Vick still maintain and operate 17 acres as a horse boarding facility, keeping their own horses as well.  Realizing horses were going to be a huge part of our lives we created Willow Pond Stables 28 years ago.  Now we are excited to offer A Cottage at Willow Pond for others to share our joy in this wonderful place we live.

Why they chose this property

The house has been part of the family for 50 + years.  Terri's grandfather raised a large family on this farm.  It was his wish to continue to have horses and family here.  He would be pleased to know people can come enjoy what he started.

What makes this property unique

Off the beaten path, yet so close to all conveniences.  Nestled in a beautiful valley, horses all around the property.  Enjoy nature at its finest, fox, deer, frogs, fish, and occasionally a duck in the pond.  Sounds of horses grazing just outside the front door.  Goats, cat, chickens, miniature horse, and donkeys are on the property too! Only 5 minutes to restaurants, gas, movies, grocery and shopping.

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