Come join us and relax in this comfortable home away from home on 20 acres in the apple orchard on Golden Glow Farm. The house has a beautiful patio where you can enjoy a view of the mountains in the distance while the kids play in the large yard at the edge of the orchard. That same view is available through the large picture windows in the living and dining rooms, and the master suite.
The spacious master suite on the main level is perfect for a couple looking for a weekend away. You can bring the whole family and the house will sleep 8-9 comfortably when the three additional bedrooms are used. The large living room and multiple seating areas will provide great space to socialize with your family and friends.
The house is convenient to some of the best attractions in the area while still feeling secluded and rural. It is located less than 10 minutes from downtown Hendersonville as well as multiple local wineries and breweries. This spot is a favorite for ladies' weekends. It is a 30 minute drive to downtown Asheville or to hiking trails in DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest or Chimney Rock State Park.
Because our house is located in a working orchard, there will be orchard activities periodically such as pruning, spraying and picking the apples. These should be minimally disruptive to your stay. Beyond the orchard rows are several more acres growing a rotating variety of crops (pumpkins, corn, soybeans). The view is spectacular when the trees are in full bloom. Take a late afternoon walk on the two miles of wooded trails and there is a good chance that you will meet my wife and me as we walk our dogs.
Property manager
Alli Finlay
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hendersonville
Hendersonville is home to this holiday home. Western North Carolina Air Museum and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Blue Ridge Mall and Southridge Shopping Center. Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium and Wolverine Paintball Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
Hendersonville, NC
What's nearby
Blue Ridge Mall - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Burntshirt Vineyards - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Pardee Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 4 min drive
Cook Out - 3 min drive
Binion's Roadhouse - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is A unique apple country retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at A unique apple country retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A unique apple country retreat?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A unique apple country retreat located?
Situated in Hendersonville, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Burntshirt Vineyards, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards and Blue Ridge Mall. Pets Own Place and Jackson Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
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The house is much bigger than you would think being that it is around 70 years old. Plenty of room for my family and the grounds were beautiful. Will definitely stay here again when we travel here again.
Easy to find but hidden from view of road traffic
Apple orchard and view of mountains and trails in woods welcoming and so relaxing. Great place for quiet and convenient to shopping and sirport
The little ranch farmhouse was perfect for our group. We hike the trails with the pups, enjoyed sunsets with the long-range Mountain View’s, and were able to truly relax. It was a great “homemade” for outing ing Asheville / Biltmore / Hendersonville.
We fell in love with the house, the layout was perfect for our family. The kids loved the property and the walking trail. We all enjoyed the fireflies the evenings! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Nice and relaxing accommodations in a quiet, private setting. Very comfortable bedrooms and baths. Kitchen stocked with everything you need. We have stayed here twice and we'll be back again!
Great location!! The house was Awesome. Plenty of room and the layout was perfect. We enjoyed the orchard on the property and the granddaughters loved it. I will definitely stay again!!!
Owner communicated well from the time of booking and that continued during our stay. The home was perfect for our family to get together and have plenty of room for board games, puzzles, cooking, and eating. We enjoyed the porches and walks around the orchard. We may make this a yearly New Years tradition!
We had an absolutely fantastic time at the property! Everything was as advertised, and the hosts were very responsive.
The bedrooms were all away from a very comfortable living room which afforded privacy for anyone wanting to turn in early. The kitchen was fully stocked with all necessary cooking tools and the dining area comfortably fit our group of seven adults.
We loved the trip, and we will definitely rent this property again.
JD
We had a wonderful stay and the property owners were lovely to work with! I really appreciated that they went above and beyond to make our Christmas vacation lovely. The home was decorated, even with a small tree, which meant a lot to me. The house is probably the most well-stocked house that I've ever seen. Not only did they have tons of spices, lots of pots/pans, cutlery, but also a crock pot, mixers, basic supplies (sugar, etc.), and even aluminum foil and plastic wrap. In the days when a lot of folks don't even give you enough toilet paper rolls to make it through your stay, they really tried to think of everything that you could need. The property is large and we enjoyed being able to walk our dog around the orchard behind the house. The house is *super* convenient to Hendersonville (one of our favorite towns) and the highway to get to Asheville as well as tons of stores. It feels so secluded, but there's an Ingles, a Walmart, and multiple restaurants like 5 minutes up the road. The views are also lovely!The only negative, which I think was some kind of glitch with VRBO, is that the listing stated that they had a hot tub, but they didn't and never have. When I spoke to them about it, they were super apologetic and got it sorted out. I'm wondering if VRBO has some AI function that adds it since they had a picture of a jacuzzi tub in the master. But in either case, they were very kind to give us a discount on our stay b/c of the mixup. Would definitely come back!
We absolutely loved the house and location. So accommodating, felt like home. I have to brag on your cleaning staff-immaculate!! We loved our stay and celebrating one of our niece’s marrying:) We immediately felt welcome from the moment we entered the house. Loved that we got to meet Phyllis💕 we ended up with one of your keys, but will mail it back tomorrow! Sorry about that. Thanks again for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful place! Jeanette
Everything was Great. 2nd straight year we have stayed here and will continue to stay as long as the house is available. The owner is kind and always available!!!
Right away we felt welcomed. The house is clean, comfortable, well appointed, spacious and close to all the places we planned to visit. Morning coffee on the patio was especially nice. We enjoyed walking the trails on the property. My Golden Retriever had the best time exploring the expansive yard. Even he was sad to leave. And the view was just marvelous. Definitely will book another stay!
Plenty of social and private space for several families, dogs and visitors. We ran around the orchards, corn fields and trails. Great home-comfortable feel - indoors and outdoors. Owners were helpful with questions and requests. We plan to stay again!
We loved this property so much last year that we rented it again this year and would absolutely stay again! The house is perfectly located just outside Hendersonville and a short drive to Asheville and Lake Lure. It's clean, the beds are comfortable, and the patio overlooking the apple orchard is our happy place!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well-equipped, the location was fantastic and the view of the mountains was impressive. We highly recommend it!
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very spacious and well equipped. The property is beautiful and close to area attractions and Hendersonville. We will definitely stay again
This home is such a hidden little gem. We needed a place to stay to watch my daughter’s horse show in Asheville for the weekend and I wish I could’ve stayed longer. There was plenty of room for a family of four, pets, and in laws to stay. Also grandparents and friends came over for dinner. We will def be back
We were amazed with the view from this property and how well prepared the home was for our arrival - all beds made, towels in place and even a roll of paper towels ready in the kitchen. House plenty of room for our family of 9 and had multiple areas to gather or to separate out with the covered the porch, the living room and the den area by the kitchen. We can't wait to rent this home again.
This home is just what we needed to relax after a beautiful, but very busy, family wedding at Point Lookout Winery in Hendersonville. There were nine family members staying at this location, ranging in ages from 5 months to 60+ years and there was room for everyone. We loved the patio overlooking the orchard and enjoyed the fire pit and were able to have even more family members over for a cookout the last night we were there. This home made a perfect weekend even better. We will definitely return!
Rebecca M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Alli Finlay
My wife and I welcome you to the home and farm where I was born and raised. My mother and father built the home in the early 1950's on farm property purchased by my grandfather in the 1920's. We had the good fortune in 2003 to be able to purchase a summer cottage on twenty acres adjacent to my father's property from another family member. That cottage is where we live full time. Although we are located here, our daughter Alli is in Atlanta and manages the bookings for us, so your initial contact will be with her.
Why they chose this property
The house is located in a beautiful rural setting but is convenient to shopping and downtown Hendersonville. It’s a peaceful place to just relax or as a resting place from your busy days at all the activities available in the area.
What makes this property unique
Although this was my childhood home, it has been renovated over the years and is such a wonderful place for family or friends to gather. Most of the family agrees that the patio is the place to be. But even a rainy afternoon can't spoil the trip. Just open the large windows on the back porch and read a book or take a nap while you listen to the rain.
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