10/10 Excellent
Bob L.
4 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay
Bob L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Entire home
Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6149 sq m
Popular amenities
Check out the area
Grassy Creek, NC
- Grayson Highlands State Park20 min drive
- Landmark Farm Alpacas25 min drive
- New River26 min drive
- North Wilkesboro (IKB-Wilkes County)72 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Come experience absolute tranquility... without roughing it!
Property manager
Diana and Traylor Renfro
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
HARVEST MOON Cabin: 54 acres, family friendly, creek frontage, great fishing
HARVEST MOON Cabin: 54 acres, family friendly, creek frontage, great fishing
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
9.4 out of 10, (66 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children enjoy activities at Reflection Pond.
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Small well-behaved pets can visit for a fee.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors, including porches, is permitted.
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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Grassy Creek
Located in Grassy Creek, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum of Ashe County History and Lincoln Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Landmark Farm Alpacas and Rhododendron Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Grassy Creek, NC
What's nearby
- Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 19 min drive
- Oak Hill Academy - 19 min drive
- Grayson Highlands State Park - 20 min drive
- Landmark Farm Alpacas - 25 min drive
- New River - 26 min drive
Restaurants
- The Liar's Bench - 23 min drive
- Molley Chomper Hard Cider - 23 min drive
- Pie - 23 min drive
- Country House Restaurant - 24 min drive
- River House Country Inn - 26 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shari S.
14 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DREAMY!!!
Shari S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl E.
24 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slice of Heaven on Earth
Cheryl E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alison D.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Enchanted Cottage
Alison D.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leslie F., Cary, NC
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful Escape - So Much Attention to Detail
Leslie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Diana and Traylor Renfro
We are Diana and Traylor Renfro, originally from Opelika, Alabama. After college at Auburn, we married and followed our careers to Charlotte, NC where we raised two daughters. Traylor worked in Human Resources and Diana in Nutrition and Writing. We both always loved gardening and growing vegetables, flowers, and landscape plants. Our family loves good food and beautiful gardens.
We found these 45 acres late in 1999, on a pilgrimage out of the city into the highlands of Ashe County. On a drizzly November day, we walked the property, seeing its potential. At its center, a wide bowl-like meadow with boggy springs drained into a winding branch. On the eastern slope, bare hardwoods sheltered an understory of club moss, rhododendron, and Mountain Laurel. The western slope, steep, rocky, and had been traversed with cattle, leaving line drawings in the earth. Higher slopes were covered with brambles and freeze-dried wildflowers. One fenced sunny bluff was a hayfield, and below that, grew healthy green rye grass. The old farmhouse was unusable due to a fallen tree which exposed the interior to the elements, but two large barns and half a dozen other outbuildings seemed to be in good condition. Everything needed attention. No one had lived on the property for fifteen years.
We felt a need to restore it, and we couldn’t wait to get started. Today, it’s the same place with amenities. And we believe as stewards of the land, it is meant to be shared. So, come stay for a while and discover North Carolina's "coolest corner."
We found these 45 acres late in 1999, on a pilgrimage out of the city into the highlands of Ashe County. On a drizzly November day, we walked the property, seeing its potential. At its center, a wide bowl-like meadow with boggy springs drained into a winding branch. On the eastern slope, bare hardwoods sheltered an understory of club moss, rhododendron, and Mountain Laurel. The western slope, steep, rocky, and had been traversed with cattle, leaving line drawings in the earth. Higher slopes were covered with brambles and freeze-dried wildflowers. One fenced sunny bluff was a hayfield, and below that, grew healthy green rye grass. The old farmhouse was unusable due to a fallen tree which exposed the interior to the elements, but two large barns and half a dozen other outbuildings seemed to be in good condition. Everything needed attention. No one had lived on the property for fifteen years.
We felt a need to restore it, and we couldn’t wait to get started. Today, it’s the same place with amenities. And we believe as stewards of the land, it is meant to be shared. So, come stay for a while and discover North Carolina's "coolest corner."
Why they chose this property
We're hidden away out here in the quiet where there's no light pollution. We enjoy seeing the stars and hearing very little traffic. Living close to the earth, we enjoy growing some of our food and viewing the wildlife. Deer, groundhogs, rabbits, and turkeys are regulars. Occasionally we glimpse a rare fox or bear. And we enjoy four distinct seasons.
In summer, butterflies drift through the perennial and wildflower gardens and dragonflies hover around the pond. On dark June nights, fireflies twinkle while tree frogs and katydids serenade. In July, the blueberries are ripe for picking and days are warm enough to seek out the pond or float down the river.
By autumn, when the tree colors change and dogs run through crisp fallen leaves, goldenrod turns the bowl bright yellow. Virginia Beauty apples ripen in the orchard, ready for harvest. And we might sit on the pier late afternoon and toss a baited line into the pond trying to tempt a bass or bluegill. All around us, the choose and cut Christmas tree business goes wide open.
In winter, we like to build a crackling fire while the snow falls. We read or write, plan next year's gardens, catch up on movies. Then we get outside and get moving in our boots. Being able to see through the leafless trees reveals the lay of the land. Some things are visible only in winter.
We are always ready for spring to pop with daffodils, dandelions, and forsythia followed by irises, fruit trees, peonies and roses. The gardens put on a show. Spring is official when the Ashe Farmers' Market and local produce stands open.
Ashe County is rich with arts and music events and festivals. From food trucks to fine dining, good food is always available. Buying local is not just a suggestion, but really a great option here.
In summer, butterflies drift through the perennial and wildflower gardens and dragonflies hover around the pond. On dark June nights, fireflies twinkle while tree frogs and katydids serenade. In July, the blueberries are ripe for picking and days are warm enough to seek out the pond or float down the river.
By autumn, when the tree colors change and dogs run through crisp fallen leaves, goldenrod turns the bowl bright yellow. Virginia Beauty apples ripen in the orchard, ready for harvest. And we might sit on the pier late afternoon and toss a baited line into the pond trying to tempt a bass or bluegill. All around us, the choose and cut Christmas tree business goes wide open.
In winter, we like to build a crackling fire while the snow falls. We read or write, plan next year's gardens, catch up on movies. Then we get outside and get moving in our boots. Being able to see through the leafless trees reveals the lay of the land. Some things are visible only in winter.
We are always ready for spring to pop with daffodils, dandelions, and forsythia followed by irises, fruit trees, peonies and roses. The gardens put on a show. Spring is official when the Ashe Farmers' Market and local produce stands open.
Ashe County is rich with arts and music events and festivals. From food trucks to fine dining, good food is always available. Buying local is not just a suggestion, but really a great option here.
What makes this property unique
Do you need to change your point of view?
Escape from the phones and the emails, from television and traffic. Hide away in the country where you can hear music in the hills and watch the sky change colors.
Come remember what it’s like to live close to the earth, how the Milky Way brightens the sky on a moonless night, and where buying local is easy. Enjoy hiking, biking, trout fishing, river tubing, or antiquing. Experience bluegrass music events and shop for outstanding artisan creations. Or just be quiet, read and reflect. Make a bonfire beneath the stars by Reflection Pond. You'll love it here.
Escape from the phones and the emails, from television and traffic. Hide away in the country where you can hear music in the hills and watch the sky change colors.
Come remember what it’s like to live close to the earth, how the Milky Way brightens the sky on a moonless night, and where buying local is easy. Enjoy hiking, biking, trout fishing, river tubing, or antiquing. Experience bluegrass music events and shop for outstanding artisan creations. Or just be quiet, read and reflect. Make a bonfire beneath the stars by Reflection Pond. You'll love it here.
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