The house was cozy and had a unique charm. We really enjoyed staying here and being close to the quaint town of West Jefferson.

The pictures advertised were deceiving The living room was very small. The chairs in living room needs to be updated, the stove needs to be updated, all the bed mattresses need to be updated, all the beds very uncomfortable.

The pictures advertised were deceiving The living room was very small. The chairs in living room needs to be updated, the stove needs to be updated, all the bed mattresses need to be updated, all the beds very uncomfortable.

Wonderful place for a family retreat! We will definitely stay again.

Wonderful place for a family retreat! We will definitely stay again.

We stayed for a quick weekend getaway and celebration of my youngest’s thirteenth birthday. We had my parents, my husband and I, and three kids ages 17, 17, and 13. We loved the town and area. The house was charming for sure and would be lovely for when the weather allows for spending time outside. The house is not great for those with mobility issues as the stairs outside don’t have railings and the bathrooms require stepping into high tubs and using a handheld shower upstairs. The beds upstairs were pretty hard. And it took a while to get the house warmed up thanks to the unexpected cold snap. But once we found all the thermostats and figured out how to turn on the fireplace, it eventually warmed up. Great place for young families.

It was a wonderful house in a wonderful location. A good time was had by all.

We stayed for a quick weekend getaway and celebration of my youngest’s thirteenth birthday. We had my parents, my husband and I, and three kids ages 17, 17, and 13. We loved the town and area. The house was charming for sure and would be lovely for when the weather allows for spending time outside. The house is not great for those with mobility issues as the stairs outside don’t have railings and the bathrooms require stepping into high tubs and using a handheld shower upstairs. The beds upstairs were pretty hard. And it took a while to get the house warmed up thanks to the unexpected cold snap. But once we found all the thermostats and figured out how to turn on the fireplace, it eventually warmed up. Great place for young families.

It was a wonderful house in a wonderful location. A good time was had by all.

I stayed here for a holiday. The property was just as mentioned. There was a minor issue during check- in due to a communication issue, but the property owner did a fantastic job resolving any concern that I had. We had a great stay.

I stayed here for a holiday. The property was just as mentioned. There was a minor issue during check- in due to a communication issue, but the property owner did a fantastic job resolving any concern that I had. We had a great stay.

Took our son to tour App State and stayed here for the weekend. Great place to stay and unwind from busy world. Sitting on the porch listening to the creek roll by, relaxing in the hot tub, roasting s’mores at night, catching trout in the creek, or just hiking make this the perfect place. The only problem we had was not wanting to leave. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

Took our son to tour App State and stayed here for the weekend. Great place to stay and unwind from busy world. Sitting on the porch listening to the creek roll by, relaxing in the hot tub, roasting s’mores at night, catching trout in the creek, or just hiking make this the perfect place. The only problem we had was not wanting to leave. We will definitely be back for a longer stay.

Our overall weekend was great and our experience at the property itself was okay, but it came with a few pros and cons that we think are important to know: PROS: -The hot tub was awesome and felt very new. -The house is full of character and the owners clearly put a lot of time and effort to make it cozy/comfortable -The fire pit -There was a lot of space indoor and outside. We were a group of 2 couples and 2 children, and there was more than enough space. We could have had another family join us and still wouldn't have felt cramped. -The beds were comfortable -The house was well-stocked with kitchenware -The washer and dryer (also very new) were nice given that we did a lot of hiking -Close to grocery stores and places to eat -Not a bad distance from Boone, Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, etc. CONS: -The house was cold. Granted, we visited on a cold weekend in the winter, but the house is very old and difficult to heat. The owners did a lot to help (there are space heaters or gas heaters in most spaces), but staying warm was still a challenge at times. We were unprepared for this and would have brought slippers, long sleeves, hoodies, and sweatpants for loungewear had we known. -The house was old, which the owners are very upfront about. It's not a good rental if you're looking for a more modern feel. Creaky floors, some doorknobs that didn't work and therefore doors couldn't shut tightly, etc. -Not great for views. It overlooks a stream, which is nice, but it also looks right out onto a busy highway, a couple of businesses off that highway, and power lines. Overall it wasn't a bad weekend at all. We had a great time, but we recommend you weigh the pros and cons before booking.

Our overall weekend was great and our experience at the property itself was okay, but it came with a few pros and cons that we think are important to know: PROS: -The hot tub was awesome and felt very new. -The house is full of character and the owners clearly put a lot of time and effort to make it cozy/comfortable -The fire pit -There was a lot of space indoor and outside. We were a group of 2 couples and 2 children, and there was more than enough space. We could have had another family join us and still wouldn't have felt cramped. -The beds were comfortable -The house was well-stocked with kitchenware -The washer and dryer (also very new) were nice given that we did a lot of hiking -Close to grocery stores and places to eat -Not a bad distance from Boone, Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, etc. CONS: -The house was cold. Granted, we visited on a cold weekend in the winter, but the house is very old and difficult to heat. The owners did a lot to help (there are space heaters or gas heaters in most spaces), but staying warm was still a challenge at times. We were unprepared for this and would have brought slippers, long sleeves, hoodies, and sweatpants for loungewear had we known. -The house was old, which the owners are very upfront about. It's not a good rental if you're looking for a more modern feel. Creaky floors, some doorknobs that didn't work and therefore doors couldn't shut tightly, etc. -Not great for views. It overlooks a stream, which is nice, but it also looks right out onto a busy highway, a couple of businesses off that highway, and power lines. Overall it wasn't a bad weekend at all. We had a great time, but we recommend you weigh the pros and cons before booking.

The house was great! It was perfect for our family of four adults and four children. The kitchen is large and well equipped. The kids enjoyed running around the property and exploring the old barns. Most of all they loved the hot tub. And of course our two dogs loved their freedom to roam. We had a wonderful visit!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Our family of eight stayed at the Lil Red Hen.The house was great with plenty of space and a nice big kitchen. It is very close to Engles grocery store and the super cute town of West Jefferson. Very nice trip!

The house was great! It was perfect for our family of four adults and four children. The kitchen is large and well equipped. The kids enjoyed running around the property and exploring the old barns. Most of all they loved the hot tub. And of course our two dogs loved their freedom to roam. We had a wonderful visit!!

My family really enjoyed the features our rental offered. We enjoyed evenings around the fire pit as well as the hot tub. Rocking on the front porch and relaxing with all my family.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 12, 6 adults and 6 children stayed in this rustic country house over the July 4th weekend. This property was available 2 weeks prior to our stay and thankfully there was plenty of room for all of us. It was wonderful sitting out on the porch in the evenings, once the children were in bed, and watched the lightning bugs in the fields and enjoying the peace of the night. This home is quite old and could use some restoring but its charm makes up for the creeks of the floorboards and the old wood smell. It is very close to West Jefferson which has shopping, and restaurants and is also close to canoeing and kayaking on the New River. One word of warning, if you are sensitive to musty smell you might want to think twice. The children had a wonderful time playing in the stream. Although we never used the hot tub, it looked very clean. There are 2 wall units AC upstairs that kept that area cool and downstairs it was cool enough at night. There are fans available if needed.

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: The Lil' Red Hen is a cute restored farmhouse located just down the road from downtown West Jefferson and close to a number of hiking spots. The place has tons of room with 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The house itself featured a number of nice touches for a family including baby gates for the stairs and a wide selection of games. Weather permitting (we visited during the winter), there is a top notch porch sitting opportunity with Beaver Creek flowing by just in front of the house. It has everything you need for your family (including your DOGS!) to enjoy your stay. The town itself is very cute and has a number of nice restaurants (we esp enjoyed Boondocks & Sweet and Savory), very nice downtown movie theater (great prices and comfortable seats), a number of unique shops, and multiple hiking options nearby (Cascades Trail was beautiful and good for kids). We would definitely recommend the town and the Lil' Red Hen for your getaway into the mountains.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was wonderful except the fireplace was not working properly. It is a beautiful property and the hot tub is great!

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 took the whole family, like me they didn’t want to leave. It is secluded some what but convenient to to shops and other attractions. Will be back next year.

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: it was a great place to stay and enjoy. being from the country it was very restful sitting on the porch and listen to the water. thanks to the owners for allowing us to stay in their house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 12 stayed and there was plenty of room for us all. Even though it rained 3 days with a break here and there we found plenty to do. The creek was never without the kids. It did rise one morning and we took turns floating down it on a raft. Small fish were caught. The canopy of old trees protected the fire pit. Under the day beds are pull out mattresses. The kitchen table has a leaf and 2 extra chairs. It does have 4 window air units but it stayed cool. Be careful going into some rooms either stepping up or down but it is an old house. Also the steps going down from the hot tub deck when wet are slippery. The bridge in the photos is your bridge to cross the creek to the house. Highway is not a problem. We took family pictures and the barns are great. WiFi and TV work good. You’re 4 minutes from Walmart if you need anything. Can’t wait to go back. Awesome vacation. Thank you for offering your house. We’ll be back.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely love the location! Close to West Jefferson but off the highway. Love the creek out front of the farmhouse and the sounds of the running water when relaxing on the porch. Our children didn't want to leave the property. They tubed in the creek, caught crawdads and little fish and enjoyed wading in the cool water! They loved the layout of the farmhouse! The yard was beautiful with the flowers in bloom! The hot tub was a wonderful addition since our last visit. Once again,we enjoyed our stay and look forward to a return visit! The only things I would like to see changed would be a rocker/recliner or two in the living room instead of the two chairs. A hummingbird feeder on the porch would be a nice touch because we saw a couple of hummingbirds by the walkway in the flowers. The wifi goes out if you move around inside the house or walk on the porch. This may be caused by the positioning of the dish outside if that is the source of the wifi. We didn't have this problem when were there in January.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Loved staying at the Lil' Red Hen. Definitely will be back!

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 rented for ASU graduation weekend. Easy drive into Boone. House was very clean, just as in pictures. Added bonus was the large hot tub!! Beautiful setting in the country but close to grocery store, Walmart etc.... Would definitely stay again!

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: My family absolutely adored this home and surrounding property. Very relaxing and also plenty of land for kids to run and play. Nice trout stream with actual beaver citing which was neat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying at the Little Red Hen. It is filled with country charm inside and beautiful surroundings outside. Close to West Jefferson for convenient shopping at Ashe County Cheese or the many quaint shops filled with antiques. Great food offered close by! Among our favorites are Hillbilly Grill for breakfast or lunch and Smoky Mountain Barbeque for supper. Close to the parkway, Todd and Boone but more relaxing. The New River is close by with a couple of options for tubing and kayaking. Friendly people if you go out and comfort if you stay in! Can't wait to visit again. Only issue for me was TVs in bedrooms could be updated.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at the Little Red Hen even though it was extremely frigid outside! With the fireplaces and heaters we stayed snug and warm inside even when temperatures were in single digits and wind chill below zero! It was easy to relax and unwind watching the flames from the gas logs in the fireplace and the flat screen TV in the living room! It snowed the day we arrived and we enjoyed seeing it snow again during out stay. Very close to West Jefferson and everything you need! We visited the Ashe County Cheese Factory, Hillbilly Grill and Smoky Mountain Barbeque which were all within a couple of miles of the house. This is an old farmhouse inside and out! Great decor for the farmhouse! The only thing that I would like to see would be updated TVs in the bedrooms. The rocking chairs on the front porch would have been well used if weather had permitted! Look forward to that on our next visit! The grounds are beautiful and picturesque and the creek running in front of the house adds to the charm. Can't wait to stay here again!

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 really enjoyed the house!! It felt very homey!! It was clean and exceeded our expectations!!