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Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

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

Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit

Welcome to Amazing Grace—a hidden gem nestled on 5 private, serene acres with Mackey Creek flowing through the entire property. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel the world slow down. This is where time stretches, worries fade, and the only soundtrack is the gentle song of the creek never far away. Come to listen. Come to breathe. Come to heal. Come to remember to whom you belong when the world quiets down. Whether you're seeking romantic seclusion, family memories, or a quiet place to reconnect with yourself or your creator—Amazing Grace offers it all.

About the Home
-Open living and dining room with vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, heart pine hardwood floors, beautiful large wood-burning fireplace, 4K 65” Smart TV with streaming and cable TV, and dining for 6+
-Well-equipped kitchen with view of the creek, breakfast nook, dishwasher, Keurig, and drip-style coffee maker
-Fire pit overlooking the creek with Adirondack chairs
-Masterbuilt Electric Smoker and Charcoal BBQ grill
-Connect your music to the Bose stereo speaker via Bluetooth
-Swimming Hole
-Expansive, level yard that parallels the creek for provided outdoor games that include Croquet, Corn Hole, and Bocce Ball

Where to Unwind
-Main floor primary bedroom with king-size bed, TV with streaming and cable TV, en suite bathroom with jetted soaking tub, walk-in shower, and spacious vanity. French doors open onto the screened-in porch.
-The home offers two additional bedrooms: one with a queen-size bed and one with 2 twin-size beds, along with a full bathroom (with a shower and bathtub combination) that is accessed from the hallway.
-The entire back half of the house has a view of the creek.

Where to Explore
-Catawba Falls Trail | 17 minutes
-Kitsuma Mountain Biking Trail | 19 minutes
-Black Mountain | 19 minutes
-Blue Ridge Parkway | 26 minutes
-Asheville 32 minutes
-Biltmore Estate | 32 minutes
-Chimney Rock | 56 minutes (with current road closures)
-Pisgah National Forest Hiking Trails, including Hawksbill Mountain Trail, Looking Glass Rock Trail, Graveyard Upper Falls Trail, and many more, all within a 15-minute to 1-hour drive, in, around, and through the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.
-Surrounded by numerous waterfalls, including Tom's Creek Falls, Linville Falls, Roaring Fork Falls, Crabtree Falls, Douglas Falls, and many more, all within a 30-minute to 1-hour drive in, around, and through the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.
-Gogo Cinnamon Rolls | 7 minutes
-Hillman Brewing, Downtown Old Fort | 8 minutes
-Nearest Grocery, Piggly Wiggly | 8 minutes
-Nearest Gas, Shuford's Convenience Store | 1 minute

Please note: This home is not pet-friendly.

Property manager

Greybeard Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek Old Fort
Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek Private vacation home
Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek Private vacation home Old Fort
573052

About the neighborhood

Map
Old Fort, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Fort Railroad Museum - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Catawba Falls - 15 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Roaring Fork Waterfalls - 33 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 43 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Lake Lure - 47 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Grace on Mackey Creek | 5 Acres | Screened Porch | Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Catawba River and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Pisgah National Forest. Historic Carson House and Arrowhead Monument are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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