Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm

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Entire home

Small Kitchen with microwave and coffee pot

Grain cottage above the rock wine cellar

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Rutherfordton, NC

Canopy Ridge Farm5 min drive
Lake Lure10 min drive
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park15 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)52 min drive

We spent our Labor Day weekend at Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm and were immersed in the middle of this wo...

Chris W.

Sep 15, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Rustic Cottage

Historic rustic grain cottage overlooking farm. Wake up meander thru the garden to see what is in harvest. Enjoy playing with the goats, and Highland cows. Amenities include: bathroom, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffeepot. Go for a walk in the brisk morning air as you enjoy the scenery of the blue ridge mountains and farm animals. Tour the historical farm house on site “by appointment” or enjoy local attractions: Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Tryon Equestrian Center, horse back riding, water adventures on Lake Lure or Broad River, Zip Lining.

Property manager

Sheri Crenshaw

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

50 pet fee can be added

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pets must be crated if left alone in cottage

Must have dog on leash in yard away from fences

Must pick up after dog

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Lure

Located in Lake Lure, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Right Track Toy Train Museum and House of Flags Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine and Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club. Tryon International Equestrian Center and Lake Lure Adventure Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rutherfordton, NC

What's nearby

Canopy Ridge Farm - 5 min drive
Lake Lure Adventure Company - 6 min drive
Lake Lure - 10 min drive
Lake Lure Beach and Water Park - 15 min drive
Chimney Rock State Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Rumbling Bald Resort on Lake Lure - 15 min drive
Legends on the Lake - 15 min drive
Cove Creek BBQ & Grocery - 3 min drive
La Strada At Lake Lure - 14 min drive
Kountry Kitchen - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Canopy Ridge Farm, Lake Lure Adventure Company and Lake Lure. Riverside Riding Stables and Green River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

15 September 2023

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

We spent our Labor Day weekend at Historic Grain Cottage on Highland Cow Farm and were immersed in the middle of this working farm. The accomodations were cozy and rustic and we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with the cows, goats, chickens, cats, and horse. We felt safe guarded by our 2 sweet and gentle pups Sadie and Murphy (Great Pyrenees) as they patrolled the area. Our new friends, owners John and Sheri, are awesome hosts and we enjoyed their stories of the history of the farm. Thank you both for your kindness and engaging with our spiritual talks. We will definitely be back again and again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Everett K.

9 October 2022

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

Farm experience

We enjoyed staying on this working farm. It was a great getaway that’s close to lake lure and we were able to bring our dog with. The owners are very friendly and we enjoyed getting to know them a bit.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H.

27 May 2022

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

Fabulous farm and hosts

The property is lovely and fascinating. The hosts are warm and enjoyable. The animals are a wonderful addition to the experience. The location is close enough that we never felt far from Lake Lure, but we didn’t feel like we were at all in town.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth J.

2 January 2022

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

Farm house

Had a great time, loved the farm.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

June C.

1 September 2021

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

Nice getaway

My boys and I had a relaxing time. Fun feeding and petting the goats, getting and feeding apple to Eli the horse and fun feeding the cattle.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sheri Crenshaw

Moved to this area in 2013 from Hendersonville, NC to make live my dream of owning a farm. It has been a labor of love as we have slowly restored the old farmhouse and property. We can't wait to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

It was established in 1910 and was used by a Doctor Rucker then sold to the Biggerstaff. In 2013 we purchased from them. We are the 3rd owner of the home and property. Although many of the family still lives close by. We loved that the Biggerstaffs ran it as a farm and we have learned many stories over time about the property. We love history and nastalgia, and love the farm life.

What makes this property unique

We are visionaries but the home had good bones and we knew that we could make it shine. The property needed some TLC and landscaping and gardens, repair fencing for farm animals. All have been done to create the perfect retreat or get away. Enjoy the goats as they frolic the Cows and the Sheep. There are several swings on property and many gardens to peruse along with all the animals.

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