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Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna

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A rustic door with a circular design, set in a natural stone setting with a mossy ground and a tree trunk in the background.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a sloped roof, and a green-framed window.
A snow-covered house with a porch and a chimney.
A person sitting on grass in a field with yellow flowers, reading a book.
A rustic cabin with a sloped roof and wooden walls, surrounded by a snowy landscape and leafless trees.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Todd, NC
  • Place, The Mill at Rock Creek
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Knob State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Appalachian State University
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Upstairs 'Attic' Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom #1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Todd

Located in Todd, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. Elk Knob Gameland and Tater Hill Plant Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tweetsie Railroad and Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts and Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Todd, NC

What's nearby

  • The Mill at Rock Creek - 13 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Elk Knob State Park - 18 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 20 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Boone Mall - 25 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Appalachian State University - 25 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Skullz Tavern - Mountain Meadows - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Crooked Oaks - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of The Mill at Rock Creek, Elk Knob Gameland and Tater Hill Plant Preserve. Elk Knob State Park and Mountain Aire Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 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. 119 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walton made this such a memorable experience for my daughter!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was cozy and just what we needed for attending a wedding nearby. Shopping was close enough to get food and supplies. Very nice place to relax and take in the scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a wonderful 3 days at Willet’s Pond. We Spent our days hiking, hanging out with the farm animals and marveling at the quiet beauty surrounding the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prompt and friendly

We enjoyed our stay and the host was so kind and helpful. Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family trip

We enjoyed the farm life! Our children learned so much and had so much fun with animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed at the farm. Still a very comfortable place with plenty of morning activities for the kids. Had a great time, house is always clean and ready for guests. We will be booking it again in the future. Many thanks to Walton.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beauty. Access to wonderful hikes. Farm environment. Nature. Host is very kind and generous - really a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time on the farm!!

The kids (4&7) had a blast!! They got to ride horses, collect eggs, feed the animals and go fishing. It was a great stay. Walton makes it even more special. We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great visit to the farm

We all enjoyed the views, treasure hunt, and animals very much! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean well kept everything was maintained very well

It was very cold with snow but they had plenty of heat we stayed very comfortable it is a very beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Lovely property Walt is always friendly and helpful. The area is so peaceful. We love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

farm life

Great stay at the farm! Walton was a great host, helping the kids with the animals and some farm chores.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's our 5th stay as a family with two growing kids, the oldest is now 12 and still enjoys visits to the farm. There's something very special about this farm stay and I'm sure we'll be returning again. We always love feeding the animals, relaxing on the porch, listening to the creek and the animals. We got to use the sauna this trip and that was quite the lovely experience, especially as a thunderstorm rolled through.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, quiet, spacious and fun

My wife and I, and our kids really enjoyed this quiet and rural farm- plenty of space for the kids to roam, they loved collecting eggs from the chickens, feeding the pig and brushing the horses. Small pond is great for taking very young ones canoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place.

Such a special place to spend time, away from the hustle and bustle. It’s close enough to a couple of towns that you can venture out easily, but I always feel totally relaxed and at peace when I’m here. By no means us it a luxury vacation, but that’s the point. Surrounded by the wonderful animals, creek, mountains, etc it is truly amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breath of fresh air

Such a wonderful place away from the hustle of everyday life. Close enough to enjoy Boone, but far enough away to unwind. Great for kids to unplug and enjoy nature. Look forward to coming back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Thanks! Your farmhouse was lovely. We enjoyed the farm fresh eggs and had a great time riding horses with the owners.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Farm House! Walt kindly allowed us to follow him around and help with farm chores which our three girls (ages 6-12) loved! Walt also very patiently took us on a horseback trail ride with first time riders. The Old Farm House smelled like an older house when we arrived, but after airing it out by opening the windows it was much better. We will definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

Awesome weekend. The kids loved the experience. We will certainly go back. No post 'Helene' issues. Can't wait to go return. Thank you Walton.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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"Best vacation EVER"

This was the quote i got from both my daughters. All the comforts of home, literally in the middle of nowhere. The wifi was excellent. We had everything we needed. Short drive to town and all necessities. The fire pit was used on our last night for smores. I give the farmhouse 5/5 stars, and would definitely recommend it to anyone going to an App St game!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best mountain vacation!!

This was our second year staying at the Old Farmhouse. It was just as wonderful as last year! Property is well maintained, clean, and has everything that you need. Our family of six enjoyed helping with the farm chores, talking with Farmer Walton (such an interesting and kind man), roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, petting sweet Piper and Penelope, and generally just relaxing and being together. We also canoed on the New River and spent time in Boone. We hope to be able to come again in the future for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most beautiful place.

A year later all the kids still talk about this place. Just something magical about sitting on the front porch and being greeted by a peacock. Or watching the rabbits hop around. My kids favorite part was probably playing in the creek. Owner was absolutely fantastic and let us feed all the animals. They let the kids help with chores. Its an experience, i think they'll always have.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WONDERFUL FARM EXPERIENCE

Betty and Walton are wonderful hosts. They are so gracious and kind. Their farm house was perfect for our family of eight. Everything we needed was there. There were plenty of spaces for everyone to spread out and enjoy. The farm itself is MAGNIFICENT! Betty and Walton are so gracious to share it. Walton is so good with the kids, including them and encouraging them with activities around the farm. Our grandkids did not want to leave. Our whole family looks forward to going back to the farm. Bonners
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a fun time

We come here almost every year for my daughter‘s birthday, which she requests every year. And she loves to stay in the farmhouse because all the animals are nearby. You can meet Mr. Walton at the barn in the mornings and help feed the animals and visit the horses. There’s a fun treasure hunt and fairy forest. We have also stayed at the nest in the past and had a great time, but my daughter likes being down at the farmhouse with all of the animals, especially Piper who would visit us every day. The town of West Jefferson is nearby with some fun shops. Don’t let the fact that there’s only one bathroom in the old farmhouse scare you… It’s huge. There’s always six or seven of us and we’ve never had a problem. We have always had a fun time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five stars isn’t enough for this place.We spent three unforgettable days at Willet Ponds Farm, and my boys soaked up every second of it. My 15-year-old was actually excited to wake up early for farm chores, something I never thought I’d see. The best part is you can jump in as much or as little as you want, which makes it perfect for everyone.My 10-year-old absolutely loved Josephine the pot belly pig… even if the feeling wasn’t exactly mutual. That alone gave us some laughs we won’t forget.Make sure you don’t miss the treasure hunt, the fairy forest, and a little fishing if you’ve got the time. We also decided to spend a little extra on horseback riding, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip, absolutely worth it.The farm dogs greet you like old friends, and Walton is an incredibly kind and welcoming host who makes you feel right at home from the moment you arrive.This trip gave us memories we’ll be talking about for a long time. My boys are already asking when we can go back, and they made me promise to reach out about the foal due in July. Thank you..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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