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Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental

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Living Room
Main Level Deck Views
Hot Tub and Outdoor TVs
Hot Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Haywood County, NC
  • Place, Shining Rock Wilderness
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cold Mountain Gameland
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

+3
2 Single Beds, 2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office

About this property

Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental

Rocky Face Retreat is a beautifully designed 5 bedroom/4.5 bath mountain escape offering comfort, style, and breathtaking views. The home features elegant interiors, a fully equipped kitchen, multiple cozy living spaces with two gas fireplaces on the main level, and stunning views.  The sprawling deck, offers Polywood furniture for dining and seating, and a fire pit—all set against the stunning backdrop of Cold Mountain. Downstairs offers a game room with ping pong table and a newly completed lower level deck with a Master Spas hot tub, two outdoor TVs and stunning views.  Springdale Resort amenities include Rocky Face Tavern Restaurant & Bar and the resort pool & fitness center. Separately, a challenging 18 hole golf course is available for play at the guest's expense by booking through the pro shop. 

-FLOOR PLANS PROVIDED IN THE PHOTOS



-WE ACCOMMODATE ONE PET UNDER 20 POUNDS FOR A NON-REFUNDABLE $200 PET FEE.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 99 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3212655vb
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 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

About the area

Canton

Located in Canton, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Shining Rock Wilderness and Cold Mountain Gameland, while Canton Area Historical Museum and Colonial Theater are cultural highlights. Waynesville Recreation Center and North Carolina Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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Haywood County, NC

What's nearby

  • Shining Rock Wilderness - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Pigeon River - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Cold Mountain Gameland - 16 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Canton Area Historical Museum - 23 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 31 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Philly Italian Pasta & Subs - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪JRO'S BURGERS and SUBS - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Black Bear Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Three Compas Mexican Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Face Retreat Luxury Rental located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Shining Rock Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest and Pisgah Game Lands. Mt. Pisgah and Cold Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rocky Face Retreat was a perfect spot for our family getaway! We grew up spending summers in Cruso, and this location was ideal for us to gather. I appreciated the information provided after booking and the check-in process was seamless. If you are looking for a beautiful view of mountains within a golf community, this is the place for you. It rained during our visit, however we were excited to find firewood and s'mores supplies available on-site. We enjoyed spending Memorial Day at Rocky Face Retreat and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was gorgeous and Ashely was on top of any and all questions. Thanks you Ashley!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaneka W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the absolute best getaway and reset we all needed. It was 9 of us away for a Mother's Day Retreat weekend. Rocky Face literally thought of everything. We had everything we needed and more. There was plenty of space and everyone was extremely comfortable and left feeling healed and refreshed. We were very grateful for everything and the experience and memories that we made. Ashley was more than accommodating, friendly, and easy to reach. Thank you for the best experience. The hot tub was the highlight for everyone at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maritza A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house ticked all the boxes to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Adults could relax in the jacuzzi or just in front of TV while the kids had space to roam or play ping pong!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with 3 families on our annual cabin trip. We have been doing annual cabins trips for 7 years and this is hands down the best house we have ever stayed at!! The amenities are endless!! So much space for everyone and the view is incredible!! In addition to having everything you could ever need in a vacation home, the host is so sweet and responsive for any need! Can’t recommend this place enough!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home to enjoy our lovely NC mountains
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod & Susan S.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

A really great house. Everything you need to have a relaxing restful stay. One of the best stays I have ever experienced l
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Springdale 2024

Great property with plans to come back for annual golf trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monte D.

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

Memorial Weekend get away

We are very particular and have high expectations for properties we stay it. Rocky Face Retreat exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Family Vacation

What a Beautiful home that had everything we needed for our family vacation. We were able to relax & enjoy our family time. We also Appreciated the local recommendations & visited several of the places! Definitely will recommend to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Hidden paradise

It was everthing it said it was and more
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Beautiful property

We loved our time at Rocky Face Retreat. Every amenity was so nice and thoughtful- the furnishings, comfy beds, kitchen, TV’s… they really thought of everything to make our stay special. We will definitely be back! Ashley was a rockstar host and quick to respond when we had questions. The property is private and has the prettiest view of Cold Mountain. Really a special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Mountain Get Away

Great house, remote location with country club feel with access to club house and pool. Hiked several trails in Mt. Pisguh with beautiful views. Lots of restaurants within 30 minutes. Will miss having morning coffee and evening wine on the deck with spectacular views of the mountains. Definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Fantastic Property and Stay

The house is incredible and the pictures don't do it justice. It was a great fit for our family get together - we had 8 adults coming together and there was more than enough space. It was also a very well appointed space - I've never stayed in a rental with so many towels and supplies! The downstairs room with 2 queens isn't as nice as the other rooms, but still clean and functional, and it was great to have a bit more separated space. The host was super responsive and very kind. Overall, a beautiful house with extraordinary views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Family Time

We came together from three states and throughly enjoyed our time at Rocky Face Retreat. Everything you read in the reviews is true. It is a beautiful home with a spectacular view. Ashley is a perfect host and I would nominate her for the BEST HOST on VRBO!! We mostly stayed at the home and were perfectly happy enjoying the seclusion of the mountains. “Try it. You will like it!”
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art R.

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

No stone unturned

The hosts left no stone unturned to try to make us as their guests comfortable and welcome. We were impressed with how well the kitchen was equipped and all other aspects of the property. We had smores, hiked, picked apples, watched MLB from the jacuzzi, played ping pong, but mostly relaxed and enjoyed our family time. We were pleasantly surprised at the seclusion that this property had to offer as well. And finally, Ashley's quick responses to any and all questions made us feel at ease as we approached the visit. We all highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

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

Amazing Mountain View

This home was absolutely beautiful and away from everything and everyone. This was the best place we have stayed by far in the mountains.The house is ridiculous and has tons a room for a family get away. The kitchen is huge and if you love cooking like we do you will have a great time in the kitchen. The main porch is a little piece of heaven on earth. It has picturesque view out of a magazine. This place will cleanse your soul and have you wanting to come back like us. The hot tub and game room were just the icing on the cake. Ashley was a excellent host and made the check in/out process seamless. She answered all of my questions very quickly and efficiently. We wiil be back no doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robby H.

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

Private, Updated Luxury Mountain House with Spectacular Views!!

Wanted a long-weekend get-away for Spring Break with my family at a secluded mountain lodge perched high amongst the Smoky Mountains. After much research – we booked Rocky Face Retreat. After just returning home – I can honestly say this luxury vacation home exceeded every expectation. Rocky Face is positioned high above a beautiful valley, with expansive views of the area mountains. Just down the well-paved road below the home is Springdale Resort – where we had a wonderful Friday dinner at Rocky Face Tavern which is centered around a gorgeous and cozy fireplace. The home itself has everything to make your stay special – from the All-Clad waffle maker & cookwear, the Nespresso Verturo Machine, to the large Breville Toaster Over w/ Air Fryer. Loved watching our favorites on the large 75” 4K TV in the living room, pre-programmed with NetFlix, HBOMax, Disney+ and YouTubeTV. Look no further! Rocky Face Retreat had it all!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Luxurious and Unforgettable Family Vacation

My husband and I booked this amazing luxury rental due to its ideal central location proximate both my son and daughter’s drop-offs for sleep away camps. Pictures do not do this home justice. Each afternoon, we enjoyed the large outside terrace featuring Adirondack chairs all with expansive views of Cold Mountain. Our family enjoyed grilling out with the home’s Weber-grill all while dining alfresco at the comfortable outdoor dining table. After dinner, our family enjoyed nighty dips in the large hot tub in the lower level covered terrace watching both large 75” televisions (one TV featuring the NBA playoffs, while the others watched a baseball game). It was like having a sports bar in the clouds. The bedding and mattresses were so luxurious. They were better than some of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed at. This home has it all with thoughtful details that made our stay memorable. What an amazing and unforgettable family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann P.

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

Most impressive property, amenities, and host Ashley Thornburg

Rocky Face was the perfect place for our family gathering to celebrate the 80th birthday of our family matriarch. The house had everything we needed to entertain 11 people from ages 4-80 for several days and to comfortably include another 7 for a celebration dinner. I have never been to a place that was any nicer. The description of a "gourmet" kitchen is even a bit of an understatement; the finest of all things were stocked: Yeti coffee cups, mugs, thermal glasses, oven and stove, alkl clad pots and pans and (my favorite), 4 different kinds of coffee brewers. Ironically, the house included large tvs in every room, sitting areas, and 2 near the hot tubs (about 10 total) and we never turned a single one on! Any questions I had about our stay were promptly answered by our host Ashley Thornburg, who was simply amazing in her responsiveness and knowledge. Thank you for a memorable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

The perfect luxurious retreat!

My husband and two children just got home for our wonderful escape to Rocky Face Retreat. Pictures fail to capture the beauty of this vacation haven – perched well above the neighboring mountains, the home boasts an amazing view of Cold Mountain which can be enjoyed on both the top deck or the first floor (w/spacious hot tub and televisions). Attention to detail is an understatement here – from the modern kitchen, to the large living rooms, as well as how each bedroom has its own 4K smart television. The entire home (both indoors and outside) has an intuitive Sonos surround sound system – all operative via the provided iPAD. Our family enjoyed walking about the amazing grounds, listening to the gentle brook flowing through the property, and grilling out with the large Weber grill. Almost forgot to mention the amazing Springdale resort just below the home – and the amazing golf, clubhouse, and restaurant. This home has too many details to mention – experience for yourself! We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

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

This house has it all!!!

My family is pretty picky, with my 17 year old son as the Master Complainer. I also have a 15 year old girl and 10 year old boy. This house literally is perfection. Every single detail has been attended to, right down to the abundance of s'mores left for the guests. Literally you can just bring your suitcase with clothing and a toothbrush and not worry about anything else. The location was about 30-40 minutes from most of the things we wanted to do. It rained a few days and we were just as happy to stay in the house, have ping pong tournaments, watch movies in the hot tub outside and do puzzles that are left in the house. It's so cozy and beautiful. There's even a kegerator (which we actually didn't use but for those that like beer you are in luck!) It's a little slice of paradise with the babbling brook water sounds in the background. We brought our dog who was seriously living her best life on the property. As we were leaving, my oldest son said, "I can say with 100% certainty we will be back here." That says it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Worth every penny!

All you need is your clothing and food, they have literally thought of everything else you could need! I would recommend arriving the first time during daylight hours as the road is steep and windy. But the view from the decks is breathtaking and worth the climb!! We stayed with 11 people ages 13-grandparents plus a newborn with more than enough space to spread out with a sunroom, two decks and a separate fire pit area, all with comfortable seating. The hot tub and ping pong table were used daily. The bedrooms are spacious and the bedding was so comfortable I had to ask the brands and have already ordered myself the pillows from the master bedroom. A pack and play was set up and ready for the baby. Plan to cook in because they have everything you need! Basic spices, sugar, oil, ziplock baggies, foil, detergent, excellent quality cookware and appliances etc. The keg was full and the firepit was supplied with wood, firestarters, and all the s'more fixings you need and the Keurig and Nespresso well supplied with pods. There are endless waterfalls, hikes, biking trails etc within 40-60 minute drive that we enjoyed and the grocery store is about 20 min away. The downtown Canton Farmer's Market was a fun resource for veggies and had live music the day we went. We have rented 2-4 VRBOs a year for several years now and this is the most well managed, thoughtfully appointed home we have ever chosen. It is truly worth the price and we hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliot W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views were on another level! A very peaceful stay with anything you could want and more. The hot tub was lovely as well. The host was very responsive and helpful. We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

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