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Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,519 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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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About the area

Map
Mars Hill, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 33 min drive - 30.5 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 39 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Navitat Canopy Adventures - 39 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 41 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 49 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Library Coffee House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Papa Nick's Pizza - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Cane River Park. Echoview Fiber Mill and Upper Laurel Community Center Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Hamersmith Hollow Retreat Estate | Private Pond, Large Yard | Main+Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Great family getaway

Was a perfect place to come together and vacation as a family.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy B.

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

Relaxing

Beautiful place, wonderful deck with beautiful view, so serene. Would prefer 4 th bedroom to be in main house, but just a wonderful place to stay. Kids had room to ride bikes in drive even. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Perfect getaway

Quaint home tucked away in the mountains. Gorgeous view and well kept home. All one could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William H.

Weekend snow tubing trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean, comfortable home with room for everyone and complete with all necessities. Managers were able to accommodate a late request for early arrival for us.
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10/10 Excellent

Leydis V.

Shouldn't be this way

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After charging me 109$for rental insurance for anything that might happen at the time of purchasing almost a week,I sent two notifications that the money should be returned to me,since as soon as I purchased the system said that I have no time left for refund.Twice I tried to claim that money back,no answer.The house is good,no complaints IF...what you are looking for is peace and no contact with anybody.THAT'S THE PLACE TO BE!I would definitely recommend the house,not the company in charge of renting it,their procedure does not behave as I see it should.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W., Florence, SC

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

Great summer getaway for extended family

Great property for an end of summer getaway. We used the main house and guest house for our extended family of ten people. One family slept in the guest house while my family and parents stayed in the main house. There was plenty of room and we loved the large porches. We traveled to Asheville a few days and our favorite activity nearby was sliding rock. Check in was easy and everything was clean and ready for our stay. The property was easy to find and the nearby towns were close enough to be convenient but you are definitely secluded which we loved. Beds were comfy and the property was gorgeous. It really is a large property and you can see all kinds of wild animals. We saw the resident geese and deer and even had an unexpected visit from a slithering friend who surprised my mom after s’mores on the fire pit one evening. The kids loved all the wildlife but we did have to check for ticks nightly!! The kitchen had all the needed gadgets except for a potato masher but what are the odds your family is going to want homemade mashed potatoes like mine did? The refrigerator was very clean which is a huge plus in my opinion. I would definitely book again if we go back to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Asheville Get Away

We had 4 couples so we wanted a place that had 4 bedrooms and 4 separate bathrooms. Initial impression was fantastic. We all moved into our rooms and then realized the water was not working at all. We had 4 smart men with us and they tried the breakers and the pressure switch to no avail. I contacted Jen the property manager and she told me they probably wouldn't be able to anything that evening as Lucas was at a Memorial service. We filled all available buckets and pails we could find with water from the pond so we could use the toilets overnight. A plumber showed up first thing next morning and told us it was a faulty well pump. After it was fixed everything was great. We used kitchen and or grill all 3 nights to cook. We sat on the porch and played games at the big table. My husband and I had the bedroom upstairs and were disappointed it didn't have it's own bathroom up there (we had to use the main bathroom near the kitchen). We used the Sonos audio and the wifi. Home could have less knickknacks as we were afraid a few times that we were going to accidentally knock something over. Also one plug of the outlets in bedroom upstairs are switched and we didn't realize that and our cellphones didn't charge 2 of the nights. Cottage was cute and was nice to have motion lights while walking back later at night. All 4 couples said we would rent property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly T.

Great family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time, so much fun to go fishing at the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Wonderful Mountain Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This 20 acre home with guest house was unbelievable and I would recommend for large families, our children played by the water and we had such memorable moments from playing outside sledding to enjoying family board games.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice but not for us

We really enjoyed our visit. Beautiful area and setting but… I wish I had known that there is just one bed on each level. The main house has the king bed with bath on the ground floor. (Mold in tub area) The main level has a queen bed with bath. The third level has a king bed but no bath! It’s downstairs! Nobody stayed there. With young kids wanting to be close to their parents, it could not be done. The guest house says queen bed, but it’s a full. Also it’s not that close to Biltmore. You need at least 45 minutes to get there and if you have a scheduled visit, you need an hour! Also, to get to the Mars Hill town it’s 15 minutes each way. The house is very secluded and lots of back roads which is part of its charm. There was no place for the family of 5 adults and 3 children to gather comfortably. Not enough seating and downstairs was cold and we never got the fireplace started. I had asked the manager about paper products, soaps etc and I was told only start ups were provided. I brought all these products but the house had more than enough of everything! I didn’t need to drag all those rolls of toilet paper, paper towels, soaps, shampoos, etc. I just wish the descriptions were more accurate and captions under the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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8/10 Good

Rossel P.

mountain hideaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very relaxing and authentic experience in the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie W., San Angelo TX

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

Pictures do not do the scenery justice - it's breathtaking!

We stayed at the property in July so everything was lush and green. Absolutely beautiful! If I could attach a few photos, I would. The pond is so peaceful. The views are picturesque. The kids enjoyed kayaking. The pictures of the inside are an accurate representation except for the bedroom with the 2 twin beds. That room had a king size bed instead which didn't matter to us. We would definitely recommend this property - both the main house and the guest house. Just a note - the bedroom in the guest house is upstairs and they are steep so that might influence someone's decision as to who will sleep there (originally we thought my parents would sleep there, but they can't navigate stairs well so we rearranged). You will not be disappointed if you choose this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Venkataraman G.

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

Awesome location and property

Great property to rent ffor a vacation in Asheville and surrounding areas. Very scenic location and beautiful well kept property. Thoroighly enjoyed our stay with lovely walks around the property. Great pond with kayak and paddles for use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

BOBBY A., charlotte,nc

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

Truly enjoyed our stay

Great location and easy to find. Having a main house and a guest house was a great bonus for us as we came with our kids and grandchildren. I would highly recommend that if there is snow, you only come with a 4 wheel drive vehicle as the driveway is steep at the entrance. Other then that this property is amazing. Lots of memories to be made. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kate t., Greenville, SC

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

Thanksgiving in the Mountains

We could not have asked for a better location. We used the main house and the guest house. The kids fished and walked around the like. The kitchen was a bit quirky but fit our needs perfectly. A wonderful memory was made!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021