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Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna

Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna

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Visão geral de Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna

Avaliações
5 de 5 Extraordinária
3 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 6 pessoas186 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Cozinha
  • Lavadora
  • Secadora
  • Wi-Fi grátis
  • Ar-condicionado
  • Espaço externo

Conheça a região

Todd, NC
  • Local popularTed Mackorell Soccer Complex19 min de carro
  • Local popularUniversidade do Estado de Appalachian20 min de carro
  • Local popularKidd Brewer Stadium23 min de carro
  • AeroportoNorth Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)63 min de carro

Quartos e camas

3 quartos (acomoda 6 pessoas)

Quarto 1

1 cama Queen

Quarto 2

2 camas de solteiro

Quarto 3

1 cama Queen

Sala de estar 1

1 sofá-cama casal

2 banheiros

Banheiro 1

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Banheiro 2

Vaso sanitário · Apenas chuveiro

Espaços

Deque ou pátio
Varanda ou varanda coberta
Cozinha
Sacada
Área de recreação externa
Jardim

Sobre esta propriedade

Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna

Willet Ponds Farm in Todd, NC offers...More than a place to stay: an Appalachian farm experience. The Willet Nest is one of three great houses we rent on the farm. Check out the Old Farmhouse and the Pioneer Homestead, too, to see which suits you best. You'll learn more at WilletPondsFarm.com.

The Willet Nest is all about the view, and the secluded mountain setting that is exactly what the doctor ordered to push your reset button. The modern house, perched on the side of the mountain, offers beautiful views and serves as a quiet, secluded getaway for newlyweds or the entire family.

Just another mountain cabin with a view, you think? No. For starters, this one is surrounded by 1000+ undeveloped acres (including Elk Knob State Park) so you really are secluded in the wild. But as a bonus you get the farm down below, where you are welcome to join me and the farm dog in the daily workings of the farm, taking care of the donkey, the pot-bellied pig, bunches of bunnies, a herd of horses, and a diverse flock of fowl (including peacocks!). Wake to a spectacular sunrise and take the beautiful walk down the mountain to help gather farm fresh eggs. Treat yourself to the simple joys of life and discover why we have an extremely high guest return rate.

The Willet Nest house comes along with a cute mother-in-law sleeping cottage, making it ideal for 2 couples or parents with older children who would think it neat to have a little house of their own. The cottage sleeps four, having a bathroom that separates 2 semi-private bedrooms, one with a deluxe Serta adjustable queen bed, the other with twin bunk beds for the kids. The main house features one large bedroom with a deluxe Nature's Rest queen bed and adjacent master bathroom, plus a queen sized sofa bed for additional sleeping in the living room. This great room and its huge picture window view are large enough for all of you to share, plus there’s a smart tv (dish network) and dvd player for movie night, as well as a gas logs fireplace to add to the cozy charm when you come in from playing in the snow. If you're lucky enough to book in the height of summer you'll enjoy mini split AC in both the house and adjoining cottage.

The light airy kitchen has all the modern appliances and utensils you could want without taking you away from the view or the party. The kitchen doubles as a dining room, so the food need not travel far. Unless you care to eat out on the sun deck that wraps around the cottage—or at the shaded grill-out picnic table convenient to the fire pit.

To reach the Willet Nest you’ll drive right through the heart of the farm (slow down for the chickens!), then travel a half-mile driveway up the mountain through an enchanting forest. From the house you can walk out the front door and onto the 3-mile loop trail over our private mountainside, taking in awesome views of a 100-ft. waterfall cascade and the valley below. After your hike, enjoy smores around the fire pit (firewood provided).

When you’re ready to come back down to the farm, plan on swimming or boating in our pond, and fishing for trout to put dinner on the table (fishing poles provided, stocked trout sold by the pound). You can join us at feeding time to care for animals--a real kid pleaser. Some guests even opt to join in some of the farm chores for fun, be it raking up horse apples in the barn, or helping to harvest our red and golden delicious in the apple orchard.

Willet Ponds Farm is 5 minutes from historic Todd and the scenic New River (tubing, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, & swimming, not to mention easy bike riding along the river), 15 minutes to Elk Knob State Park, and only 20 minutes to either Boone or West Jefferson. From Boone you’ll have easy access to the ski slopes, Tweetsie, shopping in Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain. But be sure to schedule in some down time to just enjoy the profound serenity of the mountains and that million-dollar view.

In addition to our menagerie of animals, we also live on this, our dream farm. We personally manage our rental houses, making them clean and comfortable, in hopes that you’ll feel that you’re staying in a home, not a generic rental cabin. We make sure to take care that you have everything you need, be it a cup of flour or fresh free-range eggs.

Many guests ask if they can ride our horses.
While we are not a riding stable open to the public, we try to accommodate your interests and offer custom trail rides, arena lessons for beginners, and lead line rides for kids. Please let us know in advance if you want to book such horse activity.

Other memorable experience upgrades include renewing in our world-class rustic sauna, and baking in our Old World pizza/bread oven. View our web site for details.

Bed linens, towels, detergents, and soaps are provided as well as a starter roll of paper towels and toilet paper. Ample wood for the fire pit is available at no cost, but you might want to bring charcoal for the grill. Old play shoes or boots might be wise to bring for those who want to spend time in and around the barn.

Please note that the Willet Nest has a 1/2 mile private driveway that winds though the farm and up a steep mountainside. 4WD is required if covered in snow or ice. And it is possible that the top of the driveway could become impassable (walkable only) in the event of a big winter storm.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ve made room for you here, too.

Favorite Things to Do On the Property:
1) Roast marshmallows at the fire ring.
2) Walk the hiking trail up to the seldom-seen falls.
3) Feed the chickens and gather eggs.
4) Search for treasures hidden around the farm.
5) Fish in the trout pond.
6) Harvest apples and blueberries.
7) Explore the Fairy Forest and build a fairy house.
...the list goes on and on...

Gerente da propriedade

Walton Conway
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Idiomas

Inglês, alemão e russo

Comodidades

Cozinha
Lavadora
Secadora
Wi-Fi grátis
Ar-condicionado
Espaço externo

Regras da propriedade

Check-in após 16h
Idade mínima para alugar: 22 anos
Check-out até 11h

Crianças

Aceita hóspedes de 0 a 17 anos

Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos

Animais de estimação

Não aceita animais de estimação

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar
Please smoke outside the house.
4WD needed during the winter months. The driveway could become impassable (walkable only) in the event of a big winter storm.

Danos e despesas adicionais

Você será responsável por qualquer dano à propriedade alugada causado por você ou outra pessoa durante a sua estadia.

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem detector de monóxido de carbono, extintor de incêndio, detector de fumaça, kit de primeiros socorros e trava de segurança.

Informações a área

Todd

Em Todd, esta casa de temporada está perto de parques temáticos e nas montanhas. A região conta com atrações culturais interessantes como Horn in the West e Hickory Ridge Living History Museum, além de pontos de interesse populares como Tweetsie Railroad e Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Quem quiser curtir um evento ou assistir a uma partida deve ficar atento à programação em Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex ou em Holmes Convocation Center. Que animais diferentes você pode encontra na região? Descubra em atividades como caminhadas em meio à natureza e observação de pássaros.

Nos arredores

  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 19 min de carro
  • Universidade do Estado de Appalachian - 20 min de carro
  • Boone Mall - 22 min de carro
  • Kidd Brewer Stadium - 23 min de carro
  • Tweetsie Railroad - 27 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • Wahoo's Adventures - 11 min de carro
  • Nosh - 8 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna?

Nas montanhas, esta casa de temporada fica a 20 km de Elk Knob State Park, Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex e Mountain Aire Golf Club. Universidade do Estado de Appalachian e Igreja Episcopal de Santa Maria também ficam a 25 km.

Avaliações

5

Extraordinária

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4,9/5

Limpeza

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Comunicação

5/5

Localização

5/5

Precisão do anúncio

Avaliações

5/5 - Excelente

Melissa S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Wonderful Experience
Walton is an amazing host, we arrived as guests and left as family. The cottage was perfect: super clean, cozy, and had all the supplies we needed. We couldn't ask for better mountain views from the living room picture window. We had planned for many sightseeing destinations around Boone but there was so much to do and see around the farm there was no reason to leave the property! The scavenger hunt was a fun touch and the kids had a blast exploring the trails as well as getting to know all the farm animals. Our only negative was having to leave and are already planning our next visit.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2023

5/5 - Excelente

TRACY J.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Getaway
Time with 2 of my 4 children was priceless
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em jun. de 2023

5/5 - Excelente

Steven T.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
Willet Nest
This place was great if you want to get away. No neighbors, no noise except for natures sounds. Very relaxing with beautiful views. Will definitely be returning for future stays.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em jun. de 2023

5/5 - Excelente

Janelle G.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
My mom and I enjoyed our long weekend at the Nest. We spent the majority of our time gazing at the g
My mom and I enjoyed our long autumn weekend at the Nest. We spent the majority of our time gazing at the gorgeous view through the picture window in the living area. We relaxed and reveled in nature’s beauty and were sorry to leave. The place was clean and well-appointed. The description online is accurate. Enjoy!
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em out. de 2022

5/5 - Excelente

William E.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza, check-in, comunicação, localização e precisão do anúncio
The Escape We Needed
My family's only negative remark about our trip to the Willet Nest was that it was too short. We needed to get away and disconnect for a few days and this property was perfect. Though we only stayed for a few days, our time there was met with plenty of relaxing evenings by a camp fire, the most gorgeous sunrises we've ever seen right from the front porch, hikes around the amazing property, and time genuinely having a great time together and connecting as a family.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em set. de 2022

Sobre o anfitrião

Anfitrião: Walton Conway

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Walton and Betty Conway realized a dream together when they established Willet Ponds Farm in 2005. While Walton grew up in the city dreaming of life in the country and desperately wanting a horse, Betty grew up in the High Country on a small family farm, where her dad kept horses, chickens, rabbits, beagles, goats, and whatever else he took a fancy to. She couldn't ever remember not having a horse to ride, or a bored moment. Though she sold her horse when she was 16 to buy a car, and drove off to Florida, Texas, then Canada, the mountains and country living always had a pull on her. Finally, she gave in and returned to the place that was dearest to her heart so as to give her children the mountain roots and country upbringing that meant so much to her. In 2023 Betty succumbed to cancer, living to the end in the beautiful, peaceful mountains, surrounded by her farm critters great and small. Walton remains thrilled to be able to share their dream with vacationers who would like to sample country life. While caring for horses, pasture, heirloom apple trees and berry bushes, Walton keeps his focus on the farm's most important crop: the next generation.

Por que o anfitrião escolheu essa propriedade

Years ago, back in the 1940’s, the farm got started by brothers Robey and Noah Greer, who together farmed the whole valley with their wives Etta and Lula. The Old Farmhouse belonged to Betty’s great uncle Robey, while Noah built the Pioneer House just a little bit further up the hollow. They made a living raising sheep and cattle, running a saw mill, trapping, bee keeping, wild crafting, and doing whatever else they could to live off their land. Though it left the family and changed hands a number of times, and got divided up over the years, the heart of the farm was still intact and up for sale when we found ourselves looking for the perfect place to settle down, pasture our horses, and raise our children. It was a wonderful feeling to be able to bring the place back into the family, and continue on a tradition and lifestyle that Betty’s family has known for many generations. In 2003 we bought what portion we could of Robey’s half of the farm, and over the course of a couple years were able to build a new farmhouse, then turn the Old Farmhouse into a guest house/vacation rental. There is a wonderful spirit to the place; I suppose that is why everyone falls in love with it and is so eager to return at the next opportunity.
The farm history took a surprising turn in 2013. Noah’s son, Barton, had lived in the run-down Pioneer House up until his death in 2004, at which time Noah’s half of the farm, still intact, fell to Barton’s daughter, Della. Her husband saw big dollar signs in this windfall, and began to turn the farm into—gasp!!--a housing development. During the development process, the economy went bust and he went bankrupt. Our prayers were answered when the large portion of Noah’s farm adjoining our tract was offered for sale in 2013; we jumped at the opportunity to save the old farm and bring the Greer brothers’ farm back together. In 2015 we recovered another 30-acre tract which featured the Willet Nest, the house up high, giving us 3 guest houses.

O que faz essa propriedade ser única?

To leave the sounds of the city behind, and soak up the peaceful serenity of the country seasons, is a balm for the soul. The hard work of never-ending farm management is so very much offset by the beauty of the quiet valley that the chores are a pleasure. They are the antidote to sitting in front of a screen from 9 to 5, or listening to newscasts reminding one of the crises of the times. This valley is a refuge offering peace, healing and renewal. The farm animals not only entertain us, but surround us with a connection to beauty and primitive life that heals us as well. It is said that there is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of man. To be near and to touch these amazing beasts is therapeutic and transformative. Come experience that! Children respond to the positive energy of the animals and thrill to be part of something real, something alive. There is magic and wonder in connecting to the earth that is hard to find at Disney Land or amusement parks, and that must be why children beg their parents to bring them back to the farm. Their enthusiasm and your patronage inspires us to keep up this year-round never-ending commitment. We look forward to and count as precious the days we don't have to go anywhere, the days we can spend all day working, playing, and relaxing in our little slice of heaven here at Willet Ponds Farm. Come join us!

Idiomas:

Inglês, Alemão, Russo

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