Enjoy Asheville just minutes away then come back to relax in the Zen Garden
Cottage in Upper Hominy, NC
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
At our farm cottage, once home to Penley Produce, you feel like time can stand still. This Great Depression Era farm house has been re-purposed to bring together lush green pastures, wide angle mountain views, and peaceful good living. The Penley family has owned this small farm and surrounding homes for many generations.
We are close to everything Asheville has to offer—Biltmore House, hiking, biking, shopping, tubing, running, the arts....the list is endless. Eclectic and funky West Asheville is just down the road offering a great collection of eateries, galleries and shops. Downtown Asheville is just minutes beyond that with a dazzling array of shops, restaurants, galleries and arts events, all infused with that unique Asheville laid back vibe. Just around the corner is the River Arts District where you can spend a day exploring one of the most active and accessible communities of working artists in the Southeast. If you get tired gallery hopping, you will find many great options for food and drink to rest a spell and rub shoulders with friendly locals who will be happy to tell you about the best local breweries.
GranLloyd’s House has been recently re-designed with eclectic country feel and Zen meditation in mind. Just renovated from top to bottom, GranLloyd’s House includes a huge kitchen with new appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of room for group dining.
The living room opens out to a rocking chair front deck that is perfect for your morning coffee and good book. The back deck is surrounded by a privacy fence with a grill and beautiful view of the pasture and Mt. Pisgah. A more complete description can be found below under Spa Retreat. The Master suite (Patsy/Sandra/Phyllis’ Room) comes with a queen size bed and a shower bathroom. The second Bedroom (Grannie Penley’s Room) a refurbished bathroom with old timey tub/shower, tile floors, and granite vanity. The third bedroom (Veronica’s Room) doubles as Massage Room with a Murphy Bed.
Massage/yoga room (Veronica’s Room) has a professional massage table/towel heater/stone heater to be utilized by 'call-in' licensed therapist. Massage is available with advanced reservations in Yoga Room or outside in the private and peaceful Zen Garden.
Onsite Activities (*requires reservations)
Zen Garden Massage*
Zen Garden Private Yoga Class*
Hot Tub & Fire Pit
Close to Bent Creek for hiking or biking
We are close to everything Asheville has to offer—Biltmore House, hiking, biking, shopping, tubing, running, the arts....the list is endless. Eclectic and funky West Asheville is just down the road offering a great collection of eateries, galleries and shops. Downtown Asheville is just minutes beyond that with a dazzling array of shops, restaurants, galleries and arts events, all infused with that unique Asheville laid back vibe. Just around the corner is the River Arts District where you can spend a day exploring one of the most active and accessible communities of working artists in the Southeast. If you get tired gallery hopping, you will find many great options for food and drink to rest a spell and rub shoulders with friendly locals who will be happy to tell you about the best local breweries.
GranLloyd’s House has been recently re-designed with eclectic country feel and Zen meditation in mind. Just renovated from top to bottom, GranLloyd’s House includes a huge kitchen with new appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of room for group dining.
The living room opens out to a rocking chair front deck that is perfect for your morning coffee and good book. The back deck is surrounded by a privacy fence with a grill and beautiful view of the pasture and Mt. Pisgah. A more complete description can be found below under Spa Retreat. The Master suite (Patsy/Sandra/Phyllis’ Room) comes with a queen size bed and a shower bathroom. The second Bedroom (Grannie Penley’s Room) a refurbished bathroom with old timey tub/shower, tile floors, and granite vanity. The third bedroom (Veronica’s Room) doubles as Massage Room with a Murphy Bed.
Massage/yoga room (Veronica’s Room) has a professional massage table/towel heater/stone heater to be utilized by 'call-in' licensed therapist. Massage is available with advanced reservations in Yoga Room or outside in the private and peaceful Zen Garden.
Onsite Activities (*requires reservations)
Zen Garden Massage*
Zen Garden Private Yoga Class*
Hot Tub & Fire Pit
Close to Bent Creek for hiking or biking
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Upper Hominy, NC
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Great quiet place with beautiful mountains in the distance, clean, and cute! Enjoyed the private backyard and hot tub after hiking. Perfect for a sister/mom weekend.
4.0
I rent this place because i saw the good reviews but when i arrived I though is going to be a private house but you can see the others houses and people, and the hot tub was cold water I texted the owner and he just told me when you arrived was hot i can't do nothing about that, I was very disappointed because he didn't help.
8.0
House was clean, hot tub was clean. As listed although needs updated outside photos. Location was good for our interests. Kitchen was remodeled but needs attention to utensils and dishes. The swing over looking the field and mountains was nice.
10.0
Great quiet place, many photo opportunities, beautiful mountains in the distance, clean, and just cute!
We had a sister/mom weekend and enjoyed our stay, especially the private backyard and hot tub after hiking!
Thank you for a great place to lay our heads.
4.0
We enjoyed our activities in the Asheville area and this property allowed us to spend less time traveling and more time exploring.
We were disappointed that the pictures did not meet up with reality. Pictures are several years old. On the outside (first impression) the trees and shrubs were overgrown and the address was difficult to see. The yard and deck had not been tended to welcome guests. Rotting boards on the deck, no firewood provided for the fire ring, chairs were dirty.
Inside, though surfaces were clean, the floor had dust and cobwebs in every corner. The shower curtains had not been cleaned (I cleaned the mildew off before using). Simple things like hooks, hangars, and shelves for our belonging were sparse which means most things were on the floor or stayed in our suitcases.
The kitchen is spacious but not well supplied or organized.
We did enjoy some time in the hot tub and on the back swing. We were disappointed that the numerous 5-star reviews did not match up with our experience.
10.0
Our group of 7 friends met up for an annual long weekend together and had a wonderful stay. House was exactly as advertised, process was easy and smooth, and we made the most of our time together enjoying all that Asheville has to offer from live music, to hiking, to restaurants/ bars and the River arts district. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus at the end of each night for us all!
10.0
Exactly as described. Good communication with owner. Easy check in and out process.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay!
10.0
My friends and I absolutely loved our stay here. The views were magnificent, we were not too far from downtown, and the hot tub and fire pit made for fun nights staying in at the house. Everything was as listed, was clean, and the host was very communicative. I would highly recommend staying here & I would come back myself!
10.0
This property had plenty of room for the 4 of us and the beds were super comfy. Loved the gated privacy of the place! We enjoyed the hot tub one night and the fire pit the next! Will def be back!
8.0
The home and location were great. Unfortunately, there was a massive water outage while we were there that took away from our stay but had that not happened the trip would have been perfect!
10.0
Loved the pick up truck!
10.0
The house was clean, quaint with a beautiful view of the Pisagh Mtn. It was wonderful being able a take a few minutes to enjoy the view while sipping my coffee in the mornings.
We enjoyed the fire pit, made s’mores with the kids and chatted for hours. My husband and I were able to enjoy the hot tub as well.
We definitely would like to come back again. The host Michael was accommodating and checked in on us the day we arrived, the house had everything we needed.
My only feedback, would be regarding the tree in the backyard it no long fits the description, however, still enjoyed everything !
8.0
Nice place
The house was clean and as described. The hot tub was lovely and clean. The landscaping had a lot of huge weeds in it, overgrown bushes, and a dead tree. For such a cute place , a landscaping clean up day would put the exterior of the house back to what the pictures show. Overall, it was a good experience and we would go back.
8.0
Loved the view and fenced yard
We enjoyed our stay. We had a 21 month old, so we loved having a fenced yard. The "newly" painted walls that were advertised are showing some wear and tear. A new breakfast set and some more hooks to hang towels in the bathrooms would go a long way, imo. There were lots of towels and bedding, and everything was well stocked. We enjoyed our stay. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could, especially since the host was so responsive.
10.0
Great place
Nice place outside of the Asheville beltway. Great amenities. Quiet.
10.0
The home is an older home but clean and quaint. Mike was a grest host
We had a very good time. Lots of room for the kids to run around and having tv and internet was great for down time
10.0
Perfect Family home for touring the area
Great location for the family to base our three days in the Asheville area. The house was clean and comfortable. The view of the mountains was lovely as we enjoyed an evening glass of wine. Our 2 1/2 year old loved all the outdoor space to run around. Would definitely recommend to other families who want a quiet retreat for the night.
10.0
What a wonderful Stay
WE had a wonderful time staying in the house. The property was amazing and very quiet. Getting to see the hot air balloons every morning was an added bonus. fly overs and even paragliders.
-the beds are very comfy
-anything you need is in the house and if not just ask Michael and he will make sure you have what you need
-the hot tub was an excellent choice for us after the long hours of walking Biltmore village.
-Biltmore house is very close and convenient to get to
-tons of things to do in the surrounding area
- check out the farmers market and dinner at Apollo Fire restaurant. the bigger location was best in our option (there is 2 in the area)
over all a very good week for our family
10.0
Lovely Cottage
We appreciated the privacy that the cottage provided, while still being very close to Asheville shopping and attractions. The property was lovely and clean. This would be a great place for a family with kids or teenagers. Plenty of room for yard games, a fire pit and hot tub. Additionally there is a studding view of the NC mountains. I would definitely stay here again.
8.0
Weekend stay
Good experience. I think one of the bedrooms and bathroom needs work to bring it up to the other bedrooms and bathroom.
10.0
Great stay!
Michael was very helpful.
10.0
Wonderful cottage
Enjoyed our staff at this wonderful little cottage. The proximity to the things we wanted to do was great. Enjoyed the views and relaxing in the hot tub.
10.0
Great placr
Wonderful place to relax but yet still experience all Asheville had
10.0
Great stay!
Stayed here for our girls trip and had a good time! The hot tub was a great way to end our nights there. Not far from downtown Asheville which was so convenient.
10.0
We will be backkk
We loved this house! It was relaxing and we can’t wait to come back!!!
10.0
Adorable cottage with a gorgeous view!
We stayed at this property with a group of girls for a relaxing bachelorette weekend and it could not have been more perfect! The house is cozy and the setting is so peaceful. The mountain view is unreal, and we loved the hot tub! Definitely recommend and if we are ever in the Asheville area again we will for sure stay here again.
10.0
Perfection
The house was perfect for me and my friends. Perfect place for outdoor activities and very spacious. Cleanliness was greatly appreciated. I’d definitely return for another trip.
10.0
Review
Wonderful property and convenient location
10.0
Cute
Cute little cottage was perfect for our bachelorette party. Hot rob was a definite plus. Not super fancy but perfectly cozy. The property owner was super helpful in making this run as smoothly as possible.
10.0
Great mini vacation
The house was great once we got a feel for it! The master bathroom connects with another on the bedrooms and not just the master, so that definitely threw us off. It was a little awkward adjusting to the layout of the house at first. The backyard area definitely sells the house though! It was a perfect little area, although a tree branch did fall during the storms that happened while we were there! Plenty of parking, WiFi works perfectly.
8.0
Charming
This is a charming farm house. A little smaller than I anticipated. High points for charm, a few less for comfort. Furniture and decor could be slightly improved. House was in a great location, private and quite. Relaxing back yard. Owners friendly and responsive.
10.0
Amazing Mountain Getaway
We absolutely loved the property! Michael was a great host & the listing was just as expected. The zen garden and Mountain View were amazing!!
10.0
Amazing Get Away House
We had an amazing stay at this house in Candler! We were a few minutes away from Asheville and had no problem getting to where we needed to be in town! With the corona virus happening, we spent our evenings/night at the house and had a great time utilizing the hot tub & zen garden. 10/10 recommend.
10.0
Beautiful views
Loved the views of the mountains! The house is very cozy and charming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would come again!
8.0
Baas Kissel review
Overall positive. Very cute place nice view of mountains and close to Asheville as advertised but drive to hiking was generally 50 mins plus. Hot tub was nice but only maintained heat for 30-45 mins. Interactions with the property manager were great.
10.0
Great stay
Nice house with fenced in yard, fire pit, and hot tub! Close distance to Asheville!
10.0
Loved it!
Was perfect for my mountain bachelorette weekend. Loved the hot tub, the view, and the adorable old truck in the yard. Was pretty difficult to get Uber and Lyft rides into town on Saturday.
10.0
We loved it!
Our rental experience was great. The house is located in a quiet area. The interior is beautifully done and the grounds outside well-kept. The hot tub was amazing! The owner was easy to communicate with and very accomodating. We had the opportunity to view another nearby property from this same owner and that house was just as nice. I would definitely recommend this property as well as any others from this owner.
10.0
Relaxing
What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy fellowship with friends! Kitchen well stocked and linens provided. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.
10.0
Wonderful
A clean and perfect bungalow in the foothills that provided me and friends a wonderful place to rest after long days of hiking. We truly enjoyed this gem!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Upper Hominy?
The average price for a rental in Upper Hominy is $193 per night. This rental is $85 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Enjoy Asheville just minutes away then come back to relax in the Zen Garden. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Enjoy Asheville just minutes away then come back to relax in the Zen Garden pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Enjoy Asheville just minutes away then come back to relax in the Zen Garden?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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