1920's Farmhouse near Dupont State Recreational Forest

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Hendersonville, NC

High Falls
‪10 min drive‬
Brevard College
‪18 min drive‬
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
‪30 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Shoal Creek Cottage is a circa 1920 farmhouse newly remodeled with modern amenities and vintage flair. Bikers, hikers, and horseback riders will certainly enjoy the easy access to Dupont Forest as one access trail is located within short walk or bike ride from the cottage. The cottage is nestled in a small valley on a 30-acre working horse farm along Shoal Creek. For rest and relaxation, the cottage has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and the other with two twin size beds. We also have other cozy features such as porch swing, a wood burning fireplace, clawfoot tub, and an outdoor firepit. If you own your own horse and would like to bring your horse with you to enjoy our farm and trails in DuPont state forest you can stall board or pasture board your horse at Shoal Creek Farm next to the cottage.

Property manager

Ryan and Olivia Ducker

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Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Mountain view

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Secluded on 25 Acres, less than 1/2 mile from Dupont Forest Parking lot.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this cottage 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 Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Wolverine Paintball Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

High Falls - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
Brevard College - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
Brevard Music Center - 22 min drive - 19.3 km
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 30 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sideways Farm & Brewery - ‬13 min drive
‪Cedar Mountain CANTEEN Beer Garden - ‬10 min drive
‪Cedar Mountain Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Evans Craft Chalet - ‬17 min drive
‪Andy Petree Racing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1920's Farmhouse near Dupont State Recreational Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1920's Farmhouse near Dupont State Recreational Forest?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1920's Farmhouse near Dupont State Recreational Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1920's Farmhouse near Dupont State Recreational Forest located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of High Falls, French Broad River and Davidson River. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

12 May 2025

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

Perfect Place to Unwind

We absolutely loved the house and it's furnishings. It was very comfortable and had the best views from every window. The grounds were exceptional and who doesn't love being surrounded by horses. You can hear the river off in the distance and really wish we had time to explore.Ryan and Olivia were wonderful and accommodating hosts. Would like to have met them in person but we were too crunched for time.Thank you Ryan and Olivia.. I hope to see you on my next trip to NC.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

11 May 2025

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

Mother's Day Getaway

Great place to stay.....the area is so peaceful. And, yet not far at all from downtown Hendersonville. Olivia gave a great recommendation for trail ride....meeting place was 5 minutes from the house.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

10 May 2025

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

Quiet getaway

Quiet setting and such a pretty cottage! I enjoyed watching all the horses across the street.The bed was super comfortable and hosts did such a great job using unique touches with this place. I will definitely return in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

9 May 2025

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

Girls’ Getaway

We absolutely loved our Farmhouse stay! The house was perfect with everything we needed and more! Olivia and Ryan were so accommodating and nice. The setting is spectacular with great access to DuPont Forest. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

19 Apr 2025

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

Great short day

Very clean, exactly as the listing was stated, the property owners were very quick to respond to any messages that were sent.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie b.

23 Mar 2025

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

Peaceful retreat

This our second time staying in this comfortable cabin. It’s just over a mile to the Guion Parking lot of DuPont State Forest, so it’s ideal if you’re planning a visit. Cabin was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped for all our meals. If you want to bring your horses, contact the host and make arrangements for stall or pasture rental as well. Olivia was very responsive, informative, and available if we had any questions. We also love all the little dogs that came to visit! We will definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

13 Mar 2025

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

Weekend Bike Trip

The house was very accommodating. The views of the open sky and horses were beautiful. The beds are comfortable. It is conveniently located to Ride Kanuga.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

6 Mar 2025

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

Everything You Need, Nothing You Do Not

My daughter and I race downhill mountain bikes, and wherever we race we like to be as far from the event as possible. This location was perfect, far enough away to not be bothered by the chaos yet close enough to make the drive enjoyable. The drive to Hendersonville is only about 20 minutes. The best thing about this location, other than the lack of traffic and the location, is the working farm. The children enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the horses and playing with the farm dogs. The owners are awesome as well. We are definitely going to stay here again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

3 Mar 2025

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

Shoal Creek Cottage

This is a beautiful rustic cottage in an amazing setting. Pictures on the listing do not do this location justice. Olivia and Ryan were great to deal with and we are already planning a return trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie J.

16 Feb 2025

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

Nice area & accurating listing

The house looked exactly like the pictures & everything worked well :)

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K.

12 Jan 2025

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

Beautiful Cottage

Enjoyed the stay at this little cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmalea C.

28 Dec 2024

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

Christmas Getaway

Our little family came to Hendersonville as a convenient spot from which to see family and friends in Gastonia, Shelby, Hendersonville, and Asheville during the holidays. My kiddos loved walking across the street to see the horses, and we had a delightful afternoon in downtown Hendersonville. It was rainy during our stay, so we didn’t take advantage of the cute fire pit and the proximity to beautiful hiking trails and waterfalls that my family rave about. We hope to return in the summer or fall to do so! I adored cooking on the cute yet spacious stove and cleaning up dishes in front of the large kitchen window.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hailey S.

22 Dec 2024

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

Beautiful location

Plenty of space and great location!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg R.

1 Dec 2024

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

Always a good time!

Enjoyed our second stay at the cottage as much a the first. Super cute and cozy. Very close to the trails, and you can’t beat that night sky view!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen N.

20 May 2024

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

Sweet and cozy cottage

Loved the doggies (Willard!), who greeted us upon arrival. Loved the serenity of the natural surroundings. The cottage is totally comfy and almost magical if you’re ok with a vintage vibe. Super private. The covered porch looking at the horses and mountains was like therapy (I lost my 30 yo thoroughbred the same week). The bathroom was really challenging but it wouldn’t deter us from booking again. It’s the perfect balance of unpretentiousness and charm! Short drives to Hendersonville and Brevard were fun. The hour drive to Greenville SC was totally worth it! Saw a black bear on the NC Arboretum trails. So much fun! The mountains and peace and quiet were healing to the soul. We took everything at a chill pace but packed a lot in.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

8 May 2024

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

Charming home and property

House is very cozy and the property is beautiful. Had everything we needed. Felt safe and relaxed. The town was perfect with nice restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very quaint and quiet. The perfect property for our weekend. This is a beautiful property. Great host.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

4 Apr 2024

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

Perfect spot for weekend getaway with small children

We loved our stay and will definitely come back. Outdoor space was nice, and furniture/beds were cozy. Kitchen had everything we needed, and the cottage was clean and super cute. Note- the mattresses are on the softer side. We all slept great, but noting for folks that prefer a harder mattress. Plenty of linens and towels for everyone, and super convenient to Dupont State Park hikes and waterfalls. Also convenient to Pisgah and Brevard. The bathroom is on the smaller side, but that wasn't an issue for us. My kids loved watching the horses in the pasture across the street. Overall perfect for our weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

19 Feb 2024

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

Precious Cottage!

We loved our stay at the quaint farmhouse. It is a precious small cottage in all the best ways. Our children are already asking to go back. We loved greeting the horses in the morning and loving a sweet pup as well. Great proximity to all Hendersonville has to offer. We went snowtubing, explored the downtown area and hiked to triple falls before heading home. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Can’t wait to come back for another visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee & Kathy Roden

25 Oct 2023

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

Fall foliage galore

Beautiful view of the forest and very close to triple falls and high falls trails two of the best waterfalls in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T.

20 Oct 2023

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

Mini fall family vaca

Very clean, relaxing cottage. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer T.

26 Sept 2023

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

Charming home and great location

We enjoyed this historic home and beautiful surrounding property so much that we requested to stay an additional evening. The hosts were great at communication. The home was clean. We took our baby on his first trip and this was the perfect place to stay. It was small enough that we could safely keep an eye on him but had a separate room to accommodate his travel crib for restful sleep. It was also very close to the waterfall hikes and Jeter Mountain Farm Orchard (which allowed the baby to only have short rides in the car seat-another plus)! The bathroom tub/shower is very small as others have mentioned. It didn’t bother me, as it’s part of the authenticity of a historic home, but will say my husband had a harder time with it. Again, the small bath made it easy with the baby. The property is just so relaxing and pretty. It was very nice to sit at the fire pit in the evenings and listen to the horses all around. The air smells sweet, there is a nice breeze and the colors in the sky are especially great at sunrise and sunset. We cooked and the kitchen had all of the basic things we needed. We also appreciated having a place to do laundry so we could come home with all clean clothes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

19 Aug 2023

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We wanted a beautiful stay in the country and that’s exactly what we got! Tranquility, beauty and relaxation, all while being close to the things we came to do: hiking, swimming in waterfalls, horseback riding. I highly recommend this beautifully updated 1920’s farmhouse nestled in the middle of a working horse farm. Where you can sit on the porch and eat your supper and listen to the horses neigh, have amazing sunset views, and watch the fire flies dance when the sun goes down. It was a little slice of heaven.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ryan and Olivia Ducker

Olivia purchased the property fresh out of college in 2010. The farmhouse, adjacent to her grandparents farm was a surprise opportunity. The house was originally the farm's original farmhouse, but through time the property had been divided and sold. Today, Olivia manages the original farmland plus an additional 10 acres of pasture land Olivia has purchased. Olivia teaches riding lessons and boards more than 15 horses. She and her husband Ryan, recently built a larger home for their growing family allowing the smaller farmhouse to be a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

The farmhouse is located within .04 miles to one of the many trails accessing DuPont Recreational Forest. Dupont is an outdoor paradise with many waterfalls and miles of scenic trails. In addition, the cabin is centrally located between Brevard and Hendersonville, NC. Each easily accessible in less than 15 minutes.

What makes this property unique

Although built in the 1920's, The cabin has been completely renovated to include high efficiency heating and air conditioning, while maintaining the charm of a wood burning fireplace, metal roof, and a front porch for relaxation.

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