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Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
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Smart TV, fireplace, books, video library
Experience the serenity of Mountains & Meadows at Turkey Pen, a secluded retreat surrounded by Pisgah National Forest. Relax on the hilltop cabin's porch with panoramic mountain views, explore private hiking trails to Blue Ribbon trout streams or catch-and-release fishing ponds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks

Mountains & Meadows at Turkey Pen is the perfect destination to enjoy with your family and friends, especially if you are looking for a private retreat. This family homestead of 250 acres is a pristine property, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest. The creeks, ponds, barns, & undisturbed private mountains offer a peaceful, private backdrop. Guests are welcome to bring their personal horses for horseback riding (separate fee, must book). The property borders miles of national forest trails.

Our cabin sits on a hilltop overlooking pastures with horses, waterwheel, fishing pond, and stream. While sitting in a rocking chair, or swinging on the porch swing, you will enjoy the panoramic mountain views. The quietness offers a relaxing and tranquil vacation.

Our secluded 250 acres of heavily wooded forest borders the Pisgah National Forest. 'Turkey Pen' trail-head is where Native Americans once gathered wild turkeys. We still unearth arrowheads today and wild turkey sightings are a regular occurrence.

As a participant in North Carolina's Stewardship Program, we are committed to preserving wildlife and enhancing the land. During your stay you will see many species of birds, wild turkey, deer, and other wildlife.

We offer private hiking trails that adjoin the National Forest. There are also Blue Ribbon trout streams that are accessible from these trails. They are a long hike to get to & are much easier to access by car. Bring your own horse if you want to. We offer a separate pasture with a stream to accommodate your horse. However, we do not provide shelter or stalls. Horse pasture available for a separate fee & by reservation.

While we do offer a private retreat, we are conveniently located to Brevard, Asheville, and Hendersonville, NC, that are just minutes away.

The owners live on the property along with a caretaker. They maintain the property and care for the animals. Interaction with them is limited but they are happy to answer any questions that's guests may have.

We are excited to announce we now have hvac on the 1st floor, heat & a/c. The heat does rise & leaving the upstairs doors open will help heat the bedrooms upstairs. There are window AC units in the rooms upstairs and space heaters. Fire wood for the fireplace & fire pit can be provided at an additional charge with notice.

We only accept 1 night bookings last minute, 7-10 nights out depending on the season.

We are unable to accommodate any type of snow plow to the roads or driveway. This means that if there is an inclement storm in our area that could effect your reservation, it could be altered or refunded. Safety is the top priority during winter reservation months.
The ponds are available for catch & release fishing, not swimming.
Keywords: Secluded, Private, Charming, Cozy, Front Porch, Fireplace, Mountain Views, Streams, Ponds, Horses, Fishing, Horses, Hiking Trails to Blue Ridge Mountains, 250 Acres Surrounded by Pisgah National Forest.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No parties or events at cabin. We have a separate location we reserve for events, separate fees & reservations required.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets upon approval, 2 pets maximum

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Private & Convenient! 250 Acre Homestead Cabin
Private & Convenient! 250 Acre Homestead Pisgah Forest
Private & Convenient! 250 Acre Homestead Cabin Pisgah Forest

About the neighborhood

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Pisgah Forest, NC

What's nearby

  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Brevard College - 18 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Brevard Music Center - 22 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Sliding Rock - 23 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blue Ridge Pizza Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪China Dynasty - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks on Nov 18, 2025 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private & Convenient! 250 acre homestead, horses, ponds, private hiking, creeks located?

This family-friendly Pisgah Forest cabin is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Pisgah National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Davidson River and Etowah Valley Golf Club. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and French Broad River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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