My daughter took a week long summer camp at Penland Craft School so we decided to make a vacation out of it and stay nearby with the grandparents. The location of the rental was perfect being just 10 minutes from the Penland campus. The house itself was beautiful, surrounded by trees and flowers and humming birds and bunnies, with stunning views from every room. The layout is perfect for two couples and one child/teen with two primary suites, one which has a pull out sofa. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided, the beds were comfortable, there were games, books, and beautiful pottery and art everywhere. Bring groceries because the remote location is not close to many shopping or dining options, but it's worth the peace and quiet.

Very relaxing

The views are exactly as described! The house is well equipped and laid out for 2 couples. My parents who are avid birders loved walking along the dirt road with their binoculars. It is also ideally situated for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Penland is down the road, and other walks are nearby. Highly Recommended!

We loved everything about this location. The view is incredible and loved the comfortable beds and awesome kitchen set up.

Lovely property, charming surroundings.

The Conley House itself is a work of art. The place was not only beautiful on the inside, but on the outside as well. Gorgeous views from every room, glorious sunrise and sunsets, and fully functioning as a home away from home. My husband and two of my favorite cousins enjoyed every moment! We will return!

Beautiful views of the mountains everywhere in and on the property. Bed was very comfortable and the property is very secluded and private. The only issue I had was when I turned on the bathroom heater it made a pop sound and didn’t come on. I texted Lisa to tell her this in case of a possible electrical danger and never heard back from her

The Conley House itself is a work of art. The place was not only beautiful on the inside, but on the outside as well. Gorgeous views from every room, glorious sunrise and sunsets, and fully functioning as a home away from home. My husband and two of my favorite cousins enjoyed every moment! We will return!

This house exceeded our expectations--every detail was considered (...and what a view!). We're already looking forward to our next stay.

This property could not be more perfect location for an artist taking a class at the Penland School.

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. The views were amazing and the place was very nice. We will definitely stay here again.

We definitely enjoyed our stay here. The views were amazing and the place was very nice. We will definitely stay here again.

It was a short stay so we will have to come back and stay longer next time. What an amazing house!

There was nothing lacking in this house. It was absolutely the perfect rental! Lisa the was the most gracious and efficient host we have ever worked with.

There was nothing lacking in this house. It was absolutely the perfect rental! Lisa the was the most gracious and efficient host we have ever worked with.

This is a lovely home in a perfect spot of you are looking for fantastic views, privacy and to immerse yourself in mountain life. Lisa, the owner was wonderful to work with, and very kind when my family had to leave early due to a family emergency. You won’t be disappointed in this rental!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4-day visit to the mountains of Western NC, made all the more special by staying at this beautiful home. The home itself was even more lovely than the photos, and we noticed right away the local pottery and crafts throughout the rooms. The kitchen was well appointed, the bedroom and bath nicely stocked, and the living room very comfortable, with electronic systems that were easy to use. We enjoyed taking in the tranquility of the mountain view from the patio each morning, and the entire property was beautifully maintained, peaceful and serene! Our host, Lisa, was so helpful, from the time of booking to the end of our stay. She provided a wonderful brochure of local attractions, which we used daily - from our visit to a Penland artist studio, to a hike to view the amazing Linville Falls, and finally for our visit to a few art galleries in Bakersville. We met the nicest people along the way, and plan to visit these mountains again soon. We highly recommend this lovely home and Lisa as an excellent host for a wonderful stay in the mountains!

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 4-day visit to the mountains of Western NC, made all the more special by staying at this beautiful home. The home itself was even more lovely than the photos, and we noticed right away the local pottery and crafts throughout the rooms. The kitchen was well appointed, the bedroom and bath nicely stocked, and the living room very comfortable, with electronic systems that were easy to use. We enjoyed taking in the tranquility of the mountain view from the patio each morning, and the entire property was beautifully maintained, peaceful and serene! Our host, Lisa, was so helpful, from the time of booking to the end of our stay. She provided a wonderful brochure of local attractions, which we used daily - from our visit to a Penland artist studio, to a hike to view the amazing Linville Falls, and finally for our visit to a few art galleries in Bakersville. We met the nicest people along the way, and plan to visit these mountains again soon. We highly recommend this lovely home and Lisa as an excellent host for a wonderful stay in the mountains!

Awesome home, awesome location! Absolutely recommend!

Awesome home, awesome location! Absolutely recommend!

The location is completely secluded with a beautiful view, but a short drive from town, the home itself is beautiful, well-furnished and stocked, and comfortable, and Lisa was communicative and accommodating. Internet connection and speeds were great. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

The location is completely secluded with a beautiful view, but a short drive from town, the home itself is beautiful, well-furnished and stocked, and comfortable, and Lisa was communicative and accommodating. Internet connection and speeds were great. Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Perfect family getaway. Everything we needed and very comfortable. The views are incredible and the dirt road up to Penland and back was perfect to get some decent exercise in. Would love to come back.

Perfect family getaway. Everything we needed and very comfortable. The views are incredible and the dirt road up to Penland and back was perfect to get some decent exercise in. Would love to come back.

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Our mornings began with coffee and breakfast on the back porch soaking in the gorgeous mountain views. We spent our days out hiking and exploring. Carver's Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald was an excellent hike and just under a 30 minute drive. Our favorite activity was tubing on the North Toe river with Loafer's Glory, just 15 minutes from the house. At the end of the day it was great to relax on the back porch or around the fire pit. The kids loved exploring the property. They found blackberries and blueberries and saw deer a couple of times. The house had everything we needed for cooking and grilling meals. Items like laundry detergent and toilet paper were provided which was very convenient. We appreciated the art and handmade items in the home as well. The owner was very attentive, answered any questions very quickly and checked in on us a couple times to make sure we were enjoying our stay and had everything we needed.

The Conley House is a wonderful place to stay in the NC mountains with beautiful views and relaxing accommodations.

Love this property. The combination of the cool mountain air, and the peaceful surrounding make this a great retreat lodge. The great view of the green misty mountains, clear night sky and the fireflies in the summer night just fill your heart with peace & tranquility. The immediate garden is also a joy ... well taken care with stock of Mint, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Blueberry etc. Last but not least, the lodge is spotless, it's all the modern amenities from washer & dryer, jacuzzi, wifi, stove etc What else could one ask for .. Would give a 5/5 anytime .. would sure look for a return trip in the next future.

We loved our trip to the Conley House, beautiful and peaceful vacation. Lisa was a wonderful host and always happy to help us!

Our family of three (incl 8 yr old daughter), along with my in-laws stayed in Conley House for a week. The cabin is just as beautiful and well appointed as described in the listing. It was just perfect! Lisa is a wonderful host, very communicative, and has thought of every detail to make your stay above and beyond. From fresh coffee beans in the grinder, to bath salts for the glorious bath, and kitchen tools for cooking in the chef’s kitchen, you can tell she wanted your stay to be special. The view of the mountains from the back windows is so beautiful. We enjoyed getting up early and watch the colors change on the mountainside as the sun rose. As a family, we enjoyed hiking to nearby Linville Falls, Crabtree Falls, Round Bald, Grandfather Mountain, Beacon Heights and snow tubing. These hikes were all within reasonable distance and a beautiful drive through the mountains . For the night that we ate out, we dined at Holler Mountain Restaurant, a quaint restaurant with deliscious home style food. The town of Penland is quiet, artistic, and adorned with unique pottery shops. This cabin and town is exactly our speed...slow and quiet, giving us time to enjoy exploring nature and each other. I would definitely recommend Lisa and Rick’s, 5-stars all the way!

My family and I had an Amazing time. AMAZING VIEWS of the mountains!!! Every staple will needed in the kitchen and bathrooms was already there for us to use. Clean house, cozy beds, fire pit and grill outside! we had such a wonderful fun peaceful time! thank you Smith's for sharing your lovley home!!!

Beautiful property (inside and out)

Very comfortable and clean. Beautiful view and perfect location. Yard is great. Kitchen well stocked and beautiful artwork throughout. Recommend!!