Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!
Come enjoy our quaint home in the woods. Secluded in the middle of 25 wooded acres, our mountain home will easily accommodate up to five people with room for more. Take in the many spectacles of nature or just warm yourselves by the wood stove. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is only a short drive away as well as Chimney Rock State Park and Tryon International Equestrian Center (only 20-25 miles down the road!) Have your senses overwhelmed by the color and scents of the seasons! ... indulge yourself on the front porch to the Blue Ridge Mountains!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Union Mills
Union Mills is home to this holiday home. Bechtler House and Rutherford County Farm Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine and Riverside Riding Stables.
Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club - 43 min drive - 44.5 km
Tryon International Equestrian Center - 48 min drive - 53.7 km
Lake Lure - 53 min drive - 49.5 km
Gardner-Webb University - 57 min drive - 60.6 km
Restaurants
Mt. Vernon Cuppard - 18 min drive
57 Alpha Café - 23 min drive
Union Mills Country Market - 15 min drive
Flip Flop Farms - 26 min drive
Gilkey Cafe - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! located?
Situated in Union Mills, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Amphitheater, South Mountains Game Land and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine. Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.
Reviews
6.8
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Todd C.
7 Aug 2025
Todd C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
13 Sept 2018
Cabin is very clean and nicely furnished, property overall is well maintained
If you are looking for peace and quiet and privacy, this is the place for you. Close enough to town for convenience, but in the woods and well away from neighbors.
Robert S.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Robert G.
26 June 2018
Peaceful
Everything was clean and cabinets filled with everything you could need. Grounds very nice, lots of outside space.