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Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Pisgah Forest, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass

Former horse farm called Vaquero (Spanish for "Horseman"). Secure storage for bikes and gear. Faces the French Broad River Valley with mountains in the distance. Only 10 minutes to downtown Brevard and close to DuPont State Forest and Pisgah Forest. Single level home on a flat lot. Very private, great for bikers, convenient to attractions. FREE activities including Biltmore, Rock Wall, Zipline, Whitewater Rafting, Trampoline Park, Snow Tubing and Axe Throwing.

Vaquero's outdoor spaces have been lovingly maintained and include a screened porch and deck that overlook the pasture and the dramatic mountain view beyond. There is a lovely pergola where you will find both a gas grill and a charcoal grill. The pond beside it has a little dock, which is a peaceful place to sit and relax. We are nestled in the valley so you don't have to drive on any twisty mountain roads to get here.

Come explore Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville and the surrounding communities. Vaquero is located a mere 2 mile drive to Oskar Blues Brewery and several other excellent local breweries. Beautiful Sierra Nevada Brewery is only about a 30 minute drive away with tours and a restaurant. We are just minutes from downtown Brevard and the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. It's also a short drive to DuPont State Forest, the site of the beautiful waterfalls featured in The Hunger Games. Opportunities for outdoor activities are endless, including biking, hiking and sightseeing.

Downtown Brevard streets have a quaint small town feel but boast fantastic dining choices, bakeries, shopping, and several local art galleries. A favorite is Main Street Ltd., a great gift shop right next to Quotations Cafe. Of course, Brevard is home to the renowned Brevard Music Center, and is also host to annual festivals including the White Squirrel Festival in early June, the Twilight Tour and festival in early December, great 4th of July festivals, the Mountain Song Festival every September, and lots of fun activities on Halloween (Brevard is in Transylvania County, after all).

Please note the maximum stay for Vaquero is two weeks. PET NOTE: Dogs only, no cats please.

We are so excited to host your visit! The Pete Key Properties team welcomes you and is here to help create a memorable experience. Enjoy the free activities described above, and you can also book helicopter tours, e-bikes, wellness tours and hiking and more through our Activity Concierge. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need anything at all. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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About the area

Pisgah Forest

Located in Pisgah Forest, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pisgah Forest, NC

What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brevard College - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 32 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 45 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 45 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jet's Pizza - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location! 2nd time staying here and will be back! Stocked with everything you need, even water! So peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, pet friendly excellent communication..
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thanks for your review! Glad you found the place clean, pet-friendly, and easy to communicate with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was well kept with beautiful flowers outside along with a spotlessly clean home that is well equipped. The beds were comfortable which is always important to me. It's close to Brevard but still has privacy. We especially loved the screened in porch.Its a great place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the home, especially the porch and peaceful setting. Sounds like it was a great getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is deligtful and well stocked. Perfect place for my family to enjoy time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip to Brevard

Third time staying here. Great house and an even better location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2024
Thank you for your continued loyalty and for choosing our property once again! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the house and its prime location. We look forward to welcoming you back for future stays!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2025

The property is beautiful with really nice landscaping. The beds were very comfortable.
Deer we saw while fishing in the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
We're glad you enjoyed the landscaping and found the beds comfortable. Thanks for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation

Enjoyed the deck and screened porch with the view. Very convenient to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the deck and screened porch with the view. It's great to know that the location was convenient for you. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet nice getaway

Property was very clean and well stocked. Nice and private. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
We're thrilled to hear that the property met your expectations! Cleanliness and privacy are essential for a great stay. If you ever plan to visit again, we'd be delighted to host you once more. Thanks for your reviews!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time trip

This was our second time visiting this property and the house and location are great. Very close to downtown and Oskar Blues brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We loved staying here, very clean and homey! We loved the back yard and deck- very pretty area. Only concern was with our dogs the property was not technically fenced in by the road so they could have ran out onto the street but other than that was the perfect property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2023
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay and found our property to be clean and inviting. We're glad you liked the backyard and deck, and that you found the area beautiful. Your concern about the fencing is duly noted, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another enjoyable stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

Very clean. Thoughtfully set up Very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2025
Thanks so much—glad it was a good fit for you! Hope you’ll visit us again sometime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in Brevard

This property is an excellent base for activities in the Brevard area. A pastoral setting, this farmhouse is out in the countryside but within minutes of Pisgah/Brevard. We will use this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
We're delighted to hear that our farmhouse provided you with an excellent base for your Brevard activities and that you appreciated its peaceful rural setting. Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we're excited to welcome you back in the future. Thanks for choosing our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multigenerational visit

Brought great-grandpa to visit his grandson and family. Able to cook each dinner meal to eat together. House was very well equipped that we didn’t want for anything. Plenty of space for spreading out and being active. Location was perfect for us, including an airport pick up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
We’re so glad the home worked out well for your family visit and meals together. Sounds like a special trip. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Place!

We have definitely found our 'place to stay' for Brevard, NC. The house was immaculately clean and perfect for us. Elisabeth was more than helpful with immediate responses the few times we had questions.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure to host your stay. We look forward to having you back anytime you are in Brevard.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wonderful

This home was very well appointed. We loved the view, the gazebo and the overall comfort of the house. The common areas were a bit small, but it worked very well for our family of four adults. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We hope we can come stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our needs

The house was perfect for our short vacation. The house was very well maintained and clean. The pictures don't do the house justice. Very well decorated and well stocked with everything you need for your stay. The grounds are fantastic, with an assortment that can be enjoyed right from the screened porch. The location allows easy access for anything you want to do, Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Vaquero near Brevard. We're thrilled to hear that the house was a perfect fit for your short vacation and that you found it to be well-maintained and clean. It's delightful to know that the house exceeded your expectations, and the decorations and amenities added to your enjoyment. We're glad you could also appreciate the beautiful grounds and the screened porch. Your intention to return means a lot to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This villa is in the perfect location. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the heart of Bellagio. There is very large terrace to relax and take in the views of lake como. The hosts are so helpful and kind. They went above and beyond and gave us plenty of suggestions for nearby restaurants and activities. Thank you so much for recommending villa melzi chapel for my son to propose to his girlfriend at. It was the most stunning backdrop for their engagement. A special thanks for the beautiful card and well wishes you gave them. I highly recommend this villa in Bellagio.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home away from home

We really enjoyed our stay at this rental. It was very "homey" and had everything we needed. We were happy to have a dog friendly rental that was all on one level... and the covered, pull in carport was an unexpected surprise. It made it so easy unloading and loading the car of luggage, groceries and our dogs. The geographical location was great too as it was easy access to all we wanted to do (i.e. hikes in the Pisgah and Dupont and numerous breweries). We also loved the privacy of being on a 5 acre parcel with great views out the back windows. I loved seeing all the different birds coming to the numerous bird feeders, hearing the frogs singing in the pond and having the fireflies pretty much every night, this time of year !
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
So glad the house worked well for you and sounds like you made the most of the setting and location. Love that you got to enjoy the birds, frogs, and fireflies too. Come back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

Wonderful Property And Stay

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 were in town for a 'working vacation' and rented Vaquero for ten days. The place was spotless and immaculately clean! The few times we needed to contact management, they were near instant in their reply. We have found our 'home away from home' when we visit this area.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hi Bobby, thanks so much for the nice review. It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you can visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mother and I come to Brevard for a week to visit my brother yearly and have stayed in many different accommodations. Vaquero was perfect for us! Host Peter was so accommodating with a couple of schedule changes we requested. The home is everything we needed. One level (3 steps enter), clean and well equipped. We really wanted for nothing! We loved the screened in porch for sitting outside watching the rain and listening to nature. The home feels secluded, but it’s very close to Brevard center, hiking, tubing, shopping, restaurants and so much more! We also discovered Key Falls, a beautiful waterfall, located minutes down the road. We really appreciated your hospitality and hope to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re glad Vaquero worked out so well for your visit and that you enjoyed the porch, the convenient location, and even discovering Key Falls nearby. We’d be happy to host you again anytime.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Great Location to enjoy all the area has to offer

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: This house is located between Pisgah Forest and Dupont State Forest and is close to many of the area breweries. We enjoyed the views in the evening from both the inside and outside decks. Only the cool weather kept us away from the pond in the evenings. The yard had plenty of space for our 2 dogs to run and play. I would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to you returning for another visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Another Great Christmas Stay

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: This is the second year we’ve rented this house as overflow space for family holiday gathering. It is just perfect. Kitchen is well stocked, beds are comfortable and we appreciated the large TV for sports. The view of frost covered fields from the kitchen was so beautiful. Property is close to Brevard for groceries and shopping. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

Wonderful mountain home

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: This house has everything you need and all in working order. We just loved the location and easy to get to. There are no steep driveways to fight getting up. The weather was chilly so we didn’t use the beautiful bbq area or the porch. Definitely would stay here again. No bugs and very clean, two of my top of the list requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you can come stay again during warmer weather and enjoy the outside areas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Perfect Holiday Location

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 Vaquero to be near extended family at Christmas. It was a perfect location, a few miles away from their place, and close to Brevard, hiking, walking trails. The house itself has a beautiful view of fields and mountains from the deck or screened porch. Beds were comfortable, kitchen was well-stocked. Added bonus is the gazebo and fish pond, a relaxing setting to enjoy a warm Christmas day. The place is beautifully maintained, all the comforts of home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your Christmas visit at Vaquero! It really is a relaxing home. We hope you return soon for another visit!
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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

A wonderful place to stay

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 stayed at Vaquero for eight nights and enjoyed each minute.The home is comfortable and has everything you would need. The king bed is very comfortable and the home was extremely clean. It was very close to Brevard and about 25 minutes from Hendersonville. Thank you for allowing us to stay with our two pups. They enjoyed the large yard and we were able to see the farmer who leases the hay field bale up the hay.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
We are so glad to hear you and your pups enjoyed your visit! We hope to host another visit in the future!
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