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Whiskey Rock; Private estate on 50 acres, with spectacular views, 2 ponds an amenities.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 183632 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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Barnardsville, NC
  • Pisgah National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Pinnacle Mountain
    18 min walk
  • Craggy Gardens
    46 min drive
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    50 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Barnardsville

With a stay at this vacation home in Barnardsville, you'll be on a river, just steps from Pisgah National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Pinnacle Mountain. .This vacation home is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Navitat Canopy Adventures and 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Craggy Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Pisgah National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pinnacle Mountain - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Craggy Gardens - 46 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 49 min drive - 29.1 miles
  • Mount Mitchell - 73 min drive - 25.4 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheena's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lafond's Gap - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪D & D Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hart Distributing - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rice's Hood Cleaning Service - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whiskey Rock; Private estate on 50 acres, with spectacular views, 2 ponds an amenities.

Welcome to Whiskey Rock!
A mindfully curated luxury estate & retreat center, set on 50 acres, majestically nestled in the mountains of WNC outside Asheville, and bordering Pisgah National Forest. This one-of-a-kind estate retreat includes a fully renovated farmhouse that serves as the main lodge, along with 2 newly built and custom designed cabins, an outdoor eco-lodge shower facility, pastures, a koi pond, a trout pond for feeding the fish, 2 barns and plenty of indoor and outdoor space to accommodate any and all groups. The modern, fully updated farmhouse and eclectic cabins come fully furnished and equipped with everything needed to create the ultimate vacation experience within your own personal sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The entire property has been meticulously maintained and setup for your pleasure and enjoyment.
Come create blissful and amazing memories at Whiskey Rock.

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Whiskey Rock you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Location:
Private home located on 50+ extremely private acres, bordering the Pisgah National Forest, 15 minutes outside of Weaverville, & only 30 minutes north of downtown Asheville. You are 45 minutes to Asheville Regional airport, and 35 minutes to the gates of Biltmore Estate. You are also an easy 20 minutes from downtown Mars Hill.
It is fairly easy to access the home, via easy, paved roads, until reaching the private gravel road. The home affords year round access to any and all vehicles, but may require an "all-wheel" or 4 x 4 drive vehicle if ice or snow are present. The driveway/private gravel road does have an incline approach to the home, so in the Winter exercise caution with potential ice, and year-round we suggest front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicles.
Please speak with Yonder representative for more information and mountain driving tips.

Accommodations:
6 Bedroom, 5 Full Baths
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 17 - Max. Occupancy: 20
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Description:
Come enjoy the Whiskey Rock experience.
Wow(!), an amazing estate property, spectacular views, a plethora of onsite amenities and amazing outdoor spaces!! This stunning property essentially has it all.
Aptly named after a nearby mountain boulder outcropping (which you can hike up to in the Pisgah National Forest), and with close access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Whiskey Rock is a true luxury getaway affording great mountain views & a plethora of outdoor activity spaces on 50 acres of mountain splendor.

Whiskey Rock has been entertaining travelers for years & has become one of the most popular homes in our Yonder luxury portfolio, and very quickly became one of the most requested! It is not surprising when you put a terrific estate property & home together with simply spectacular views, outdoor spaces & amenities.

As for Whiskey Rock, this fully modern farmhouse is located on a 50+ acre mountain estate, on your own private mountainside. It is truly a mountain retreat getaway, or blissful hideaway. Get ready to be "wowed" by this 3,600+ sq. ft. spectacular modern, arts & crafts, farmhouse mountain style retreat lodge, and the cozy modern "hideaway cottages". With soaring vistas, high ceilings, vaulted spaces, exposed wood beams, eclectic decor, and hardwood floors, you will immediately feel at home at Whiskey Rock. (That is of course if you can tear yourself away from the views, sitting by the fire-pit & soaking in the spectacle of the Blue Ridge Mountains, & actually venture inside!)

The great room, with stone fireplace, and fully equipped gourmet kitchen, is where everyone will want to gather to enjoy their time together inside the house, with plenty of space for all. But, if you need some "alone time", there is plenty of space inside and out to find your own serenity. There are 7+ outside porches, decks, screened porch and patios for ultimate outdoor relaxation. Dogs are WELCOME as well! The estate consists of 3 separate structures; main lodge house (4-bedrooms/3 baths), and 2 separate “hideaway” studio/1-bedroom cottages,, Big Ivy & The Pisgah, which have a bedroom, small coffee station, and private ensuite bathroom. They each also have Sleeping Lofts with twin beds to accommodate families and/or larger groups staying at Whiskey Rock.

Kids love getting out in and around the expansive estate property, and explore the other rolling outdoor areas. The expansive patio & deck areas are all around the property. All of these afford additional outdoor space to relax & unwind. While everyone enjoys the outdoors & more, you can pull up a chair and take in the view, (the long & short range views are spectacular!!), observe the night as it fills with stars, and watch the fireflies come out to play in your backyard.

Take a seat and enjoy the sound of nature and the serenity in your own private paradise at the top of the world. There is a spring-fed pond, private areas, and there is also a grassy, flat area for the kids to run around & play! Whiskey Rock offers lots of acreage for nature walks and exploring, and other exercise on the mountain without leaving the property. Besides bordering additional hiking in the Pisgah National Forest, there is a community park with a pool just about 5 minutes from the estate called Big Ivy Community Club, The outdoor pool is open from 12:00 to 6:00 Monday-Saturday and 1:00 to 6:00 on Sunday, and costs $3.00/person, free for ages 3 and under. The park is great w/ free basketball, volleyball, & playground. You are also just down the road a piece from Navitat Ziplines, and down the mountain from Wolf Ridge Ski Resort.

You are just minutes from America's favorite scenic byway, The Blue Ridge Parkway, motorcycle touring, biking, hiking, white water rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, zip lining, Segway tour…just about any outdoor activity! Or, take a quick ride to downtown Asheville to enjoy the first-rate restaurants, shopping, galleries, spas, and entertainment.

Bedroom/Bath Layout:
6 Bedrooms, 5 Full Baths
Main Lodge
Bedroom #1 - Main Level – Master Suite – King Bed W/ensuite Full Bath (#1)
Bedroom #2 - Main Level – Guest Suite – Queen Bed W/ensuite Full Bath (#2)
Bedroom #3 - Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed W/ Shared Full Bath (#3)
Bedroom #4 - Main Level – Guest Room – Queen Bed W/ Shared Full Bath (#3)​​​​​​​
The Pisgah
Bedroom #5 - Private Studio – Queen Bed – Sleeping Loft w/2 sets of Twins W/Private ensuite Full Bath (#4)
Big Ivy
Bedroom #6 - Private Studio – Queen Bed – Sleeping Loft w/3 Twins mattresses W/Private ensuite Full Bath (#5)
Occupancy Summary / Sleeps in beds: 17 - Max Occupancy: 20
(PLEASE NOTE: Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens.)

Additional Rate and Fees information:
$630 Cleaning Fee**
** - Yonder openly shares & clearly posts our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Quiet Policy: Please note that the home/estate property is located in a very private, quiet and exclusive farm/estate locale. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Internet Speed:
Download - 450 mbps
Upload - 17 mbps

Pets: This home and property are very dog friendly, and guests are welcome to bring their "best friends" with them. There is a non-refundable Pet Fee of $130 with a limit of 2 dogs per booking party.

Event fees: Whiskey Rock welcomes a wide array of events, including private weddings, small corporate retreats, and reunions, to this spacious and accommodating property. Event Fees do apply to weddings, yoga retreats, corporate retreats, etc. For more event photos, check out @whiskeyrocknc on IG and FB. Please inquire with our Guest Experience Team for details and rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, ecotours nearby, and sledding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,632 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Whiskey Rock; Private estate on 50 acres, with spectacular views, 2 ponds an amenities. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and house
My friends and I stayed for my 40th birthday. The property is so fun with lots to see. The main house is beautiful and the cabins are modern and romantic. Loved every part of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cecil B., Mandeville

Liked: Cleanliness
Malfunctioning fire alarms
3 of our 8 nights were severely disturbed with fire alarms going off in the middle of the night in 3 separate buildings on 3 separate nights waking adults & terrifying children. Yonder has dismissed our complaint with a “sorry” & denying an issue with the alarms. These weren’t chirping low batteries. These were hard wired alarms emitting full blown alarms in the middle of the night. No one in our group smokes or vapes. Please contact me for more information. I am very unhappy with Yonder’s handling of our complaint.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion at Whiskey Rock
We had a family reunion at Whiskey Rock. The house was absolutely gorgeous and had everything that we needed. The grounds were breathtaking, and we loved the trails and all of the outside gathering places. We will go back to this beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dilbert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Paradise
Amazing property for family get togethers
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julius P., Hilton Head Island

Whisky Rock/Thanksgiving
The property accomodatiions were as described and the two cabins on the property were as described and fit our parties needs. There were some disappointments with the overall maintenance such as: 1. A broken faucet handle in the Master Bath. 2. The vents and AC/ Heatpump returns were disgustingly discolored, dirty and perhaps even home to mold. 3. There were numerous windows which had cobwebs (mostly outside) 4. There were several lightbulbs which did not function 5. The property had litter in evidence such as beer cans, broken solar fixtures and plastic bottles and caps. 6. Several comments regarding mattresses being well worn. Paying over $12, 000 for this stay was a bit heavy and charging $400 for both the early check- in as well as late check - out was way over the top.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay for our big family
Our stay at Whiskey Rock was Amazing!! It's the perfect place for our big family of 18 people. Each of my 2 daugthers' families stayed in the 2 tiny houses on the property and we spent most of our time around the fire pit eating and roasting marshmellows. We will most definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat
Our business study group had a wonderful retreat and were very thankful for the experience at Whiskey Rock!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

alexa a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have been better
We had a group of 15 stay at this property for a small wedding / birthday celebration. The house it absolutely stunning, huge and well stocked. We had a late brunch one morning with all of us seated at the table and played board games late into the night on the big comfy couch. The grounds are also beautiful - we had so much fun having fires, playing corn hole and exploring the trails on property. One thing I'll note is the cabins are further away from the main house than we expected, and are definitely a legit walk or drive at night. I had a lot of questions and requests and working with Yonder was great - they were always responsive and kind (even when my friend's car got stuck in the mud and we weren't able to get out of the house until well past checkout because we were waiting for a tow truck). We did end up having to pay some damages for the car getting stuck but the lawn was damaged so makes sense. We had such a fun, memorable weekend and can't wait to return! 10/10 would stay again (and hope to)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain family getaway
Whiskey Rock was awesome!…great place to re-connect with family and enjoy the mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
Great stay here for a girls trip to Asheville! Check-in instructions were clear and made the whole process easy. Would recommend to big groups - this house is stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th b'day as a great family event on this outstanding property.
Absolutely amazing mountain location, family facility and furnishings. Super clean, all amenities and then some. We are very happy with our stay and the facilities. We are not used to dealing with a third party agency for VRBOs, but we got details worked out, including some special accommodation to allow a decorator in to hang some balloons before our guest of honor arrived. Pisgah NF proximity for hikers and rolling hill roads for bikers were a real plus. We loved the trails on and near the property and lucked out with the weather - its all set up for rain or shine, and easily accommodated our 12 adults, 1 teen, and 1 baby... and our dog. She loved the trails. Excellent proximity to Asheville for those that wanted to run in... we had a story-telling, banjo fellow by the fire pit outside, and it was just great to experience out there... Easy access for our military members from Ft. Bragg, as well as Nashville, and Pittsburgh so for us outstanding location. One note would be to watch for the fees and taxes - our 3-day booking added up to almost another 30% of day rate in fees, with cleaning, etc. It was all worth it to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
Spacious home with many features and nice outside cabins for extra sleeping space. About 15 minutes from Weaverville and 30 minutes from Asheville. Located in hilly area with farms and ranches, some views of hills and many trails. For a big group...an excellent home and site. Well decorated, good wifi, and 4 large TVs. Several outdoor eating areas and 2 firepits with large lawn areas and outdoor platforms for relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Week!!
The whole family thought that the property was amazing, and the kitchen was extremely well stocked, from KitchenAid mixer which we used to make fresh pizza dough, to a large All Clad slow cooker which we used to make pulled pork. The double oven was helpful for feeding a large group. The older kids/young adults were very happy having their own spaces up at the two cabins, which were a walk away (suitable for teens, but I'd worry about younger kids up there without an adult present). It was perfect for our crew! Being in the mountains was nice...so much cooler in summer time. There was a great swing and hammock which were often used, and the cornhole boards provided hours of fun for all! Great pavilion on property for yoga, workouts or a family performance night if that's your thing. We had one slight issue the first night where the youngest child (4) locked a bedroom door from the inside and promptly fell asleep (it was a keyed lock and we called the emergency number to see where the key was, but they didn't know)...we were finally able to rouse the child to unlock the door. I cannot say enough good things about the house. Comfy beds, nice linens and towels, great water pressure, etc. Book this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

HELENE A.

Pleasant mountain home
A super pleasant mountain home with plenty of space to accommodate our group. The linens were soft and the beds were comfy. The property was very well kept and the fire pits were stocked with wood. The home had plenty of community seating from the dining rooms and the living room. There were plates and kitchen ware galore! The only thing I couldn’t find was a vegetable peeler, which was not a big deal. The cleanliness was rated okay, because of the pesky sugar ants in the kitchen and in the master bathroom. The exterminator came and sprayed outside upon our arrival, but did not help the unwanted guest from crawling around the sinks. The home is about 15 minutes from walker falls, which was beautiful. I recommend taking a 4x4 vehicle to this home, especially the cabins. The rocks are slightly bigger than your average gravel driveway. I also suggest you clearly define the main house with a different sign, every guest we had missed the first turn to the main house. Other than that, great home and great listing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021