Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains
A Private Woodland Retreat Near Greenville, Travelers Rest & the Mountains
Escape to a spacious, architect-designed retreat tucked among the trees on 2.72 private acres within a gated 22-acre property in Northern Greenville County. Surrounded by woods, wildlife, and beautiful sunsets, this 3,600-square-foot home sleeps up to 10 guests and was designed for something simple: spending great time together. Whether you're gathering for a family getaway, visiting for a wedding, exploring the mountains, cycling the Upstate, attending a college event, or simply looking for a peaceful place to reconnect, this home gives your group plenty of room to spread out—and plenty of reasons to stay together.
Designed for Gathering The heart of the home is its spacious open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area, making it easy for everyone to be part of the action. Cook dinner together, linger around the table, play games, or settle in for a relaxed evening after a day of exploring. The home was designed by the owner, a local architect, as a place to enjoy time with his own family, and that sense of comfort and connection is reflected throughout the house.
Guests can enjoy: • Accommodation for up to 10 guests • Large open kitchen, dining, and gathering spaces. • Cozy library with books for all ages • Covered outdoor porch for morning coffee, evening drinks, wildlife watching, and relaxing. • Indoor and outdoor spaces designed for meals, games, conversation, and time together. • Access to a one-mile private nature trail through the surrounding property* • Peaceful, wooded surroundings with beautiful sunset views
*The nature trail is unpaved and includes uneven terrain.
Close to Greenville—but Surrounded by Nature The property offers the best of both worlds: a quiet country setting with easy access to downtown Greenville, Travelers Rest, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, restaurants, shopping, parks, and the Blue Ridge foothills.
Spend the morning hiking, cycling, golfing, kayaking, or exploring the mountains, then return to the house for dinner and an evening together on the porch.
In Town for a Wedding? The home is conveniently located near many popular Upstate wedding venues, making it an excellent gathering place for families and wedding guests. Nearby venues include Rose Springs Farm, Aurora Farms, The School House, Edinburgh West, Pretty Place, and many others.
Golf Golfers have several public courses nearby: Cherokee Valley Golf Course & Club – 4 miles Pebble Creek – 6.5 miles Paris Mountain Golf Club – 7.3 miles Greer Golf – 7.9 miles Furman University Golf Club – 8.4 miles Links O ‘Tryon – 9.7 miles
Cycling, Motorcycling & Scenic Drives Cyclists and motorcyclists will love heading north toward Scenic Highway 11 and the Upstate's mountain roads and watershed area. Campbell's Covered Bridge – 6.5 miles Poinsett Bridge – 7.7 miles Carl Sandburg Home – 18 miles
Hiking & Outdoor Adventures Some of the region's best outdoor destinations are within an easy drive: Paris Mountain State Park – 6.8 miles Unity Park – 12 miles Falls Park on the Reedy – 15 miles Caesars Head – 16 miles Table Rock State Park – 19 miles DuPont State Recreational Forest – 19 miles Chimney Rock – 29 miles.
Lakes, Kayaking & Fishing Lake Robinson Park – 3.6 miles Lake Cunningham – 5.6 miles Lake Lanier – 13 miles Lake Lure – 29 miles Lake Jocassee – 33 miles Lake Toxaway – 34 miles Lake Hartwell – 35 miles
Antiquing & Exploring Small Towns Spend an afternoon exploring antique stores, galleries, restaurants, and small-town Main Streets: Greer – 9 miles Landrum, SC – 14 miles Tryon, NC – 15 miles Pickens – 22 miles Greenville – 12–20 miles
Visiting for a College or Sporting Event? North Greenville University – 3.4 miles Furman University – 8.2 miles Wofford College – 24 miles Clemson University – 37 miles
Discover the Upstate There is much more to explore nearby, including local restaurants, wineries, museums, seasonal "you-pick" farms, scenic drives, and family attractions. We have put together our favorite local recommendations and provide them at the house so you can experience some of the places we love about the Upstate.
Or skip the itinerary altogether. Take a walk through the woods. Make dinner together. Play a board game. Pour a glass of wine and settle onto the porch as the sun goes down. This is a house designed for gathering—and we would love your group to make it your own while you are here.
Important Guest Information The primary renter must be 25 years of age or older and provide a government-issued photo ID showing birthdate at check-in. For property security and guest safety, two exterior video cameras are located outside the home. There are no interior cameras.
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No parties on the property.
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Property # 2997436vb
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
Note from host: Event charges apply - contact owner for approval
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Taylors
Located in Taylors, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Paris Mountain State Park and Cedar Mountain Naturaland Trust reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Carolina Honey Bee Company and Center for the Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Pavilion Recreation Complex and Runway Park at GMU. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
North Greenville University - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
Paris Mountain State Park - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
Cherokee Valley Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Travelers Rest Speedway - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
Eagle Mountain Winery - 11 min drive - 15.4 km
Getting around
Greenville Station - 23 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
House 509 Bistro & Wine Cafe - 12 min drive
Country House Cafe - 12 min drive
Red Clay Coffee - 14 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Travelers Resturaunt - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains?
As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains on 26 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,033, including 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 at Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Private Woodland Retreat. Sleeps 10 Near Greenville & Mountains located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of North Greenville University, Cherokee Valley Golf Club, and Travelers Rest Speedway. Carolina Honey Bee Company and Paris Mountain State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property and house were just as nice as expected. The size and layout were great for our family trip, which included myself, my husband, our parents and my teenage son. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
We are so glad your family enjoyed time together! Hope to have you join us again in the future!
Our stay was absolutely amazing. We used this property to get ready for my wedding and couldn’t have asked for a better place. Regina was extremely helpful leading up to our stay, so accommodating and amazing. The house was beautiful for photos and had all the amenities we could ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
We are so glad you and your friends/family had a great stay. Hope to see you all again- congratulations on your wedding!
Regina
This was a wonderful house for my family to stay at during my daughter’s wedding. Wish we had more time to enjoy the house. Great living spaces and easily accommodated 4 couples plus a child. I will stay again if I am back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
We are go glad your family enjoyed your stay. We hope you all will be able to visit again!
Regina our host was very accommodating. Even though we never met her, the texts that we received from her were warm and gracious. The house was just right for our family with plenty of room. We never felt on top of each other. The fact that we were away from the city and out in the country was another plus for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
We are so glad you all enjoyed your time together at our property. We hope to have you join us again.
Property has a good size dining table for group meals, with sizable well stocked kitchen. Plenty of various bedroom options and separate sitting areas. Good for a group gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2023
We are so glad you all enjoyed your time at the house. Hope to have you visit again!
Regina
The home is wonderful. Plenty of room, clean. Dishes are great to cook on. Plenty of parking. Loved the 3 seasons room. Great to spread out and a lot of seating to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
We are so glad your family was able to enjoy time together at the property- hope to have you all join us again!
Beautiful, immaculately clean home. Seven adults stayed in this house very comfortably. We especially enjoyed the dining table and room, kitchen (good supply of cooking tools), living room/lounging space, and back patio/porch. It is a great property, very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you all enjoyed your time. We hope you will be able to visit again!
With five bedrooms, this place worked great for our 50th homecoming reunion. It was close to Furman University and the large dining room table worked well for our cookout on their gas grill. Regina, the owner responded immediately to our questions prior to and during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
We are thrilled you were able to enjoy the company of life time friends and attend homecoming festivities while staying at the property. We hope to have you visit again soon!
Regina
Was in town for a funeral and needed accommodations for three couples. This house was the perfect solution. Much nicer than three hotel rooms for a comparable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
We are so glad you all chose our property and were able to be together during your time of remembrance.
We rented this house for our daughter's college graduation weekend. Great location, spacious, and a very quiet location. Regina was wonderful to work with. Highly recommend to anyone looking in this area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2023
Thank you so much we enjoyed having you all stay - perfect guests!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Amy
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a wonderful place to stay. The house is beautiful and more than met all our expectations and needs. It felt like home. The hosts were awesome as they communicated with us and answered any question or need immediately. We would have loved to have stayed longer to enjoy this peaceful setting. If we are in the area again, we would definitely book this place again.
The house suited our needs perfectly. The living room was spacious as was the dining room. The outside porch is great for happy hour. Location worked well for the places we wanted to visit.
Owners were quickly responsive to questions and things we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2024
We are so glad you all had a good time - we hope to see you all again!
Regina
REALLY NICE home for large groups. Clean, well equipped and tons of space. We had a group of nine adults and we all thoroughly love it. Great communication from the owner. Thank You !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you all for choosing our property. So glad you enjoyed your time together. We hope to have you visit again!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay this past weekend! We were able to have our friends and children stay under one roof, and it was a great time. The house is laid out very well, and had several spots where the kids could play during the day. This is an excellent spot for those looking for an affordable, peaceful weekend. The owners were super responsive, and the communication was top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for the feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you all visit again!
This house was large enough for our group to still feel homey but have our own space.
Close enough to town it wasn’t a long drive but far enough away to be peaceful!
Also we were able to get an early check in with ease and that was a huge help for our travel situation. Finally the owner was so accommodating to our large group and parking needs. We would’ve stayed longer if there was not other reservations.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
We were thrilled to have you all stay with us - thank you again for the efforts you and your team are putting forth in the Carolinas after Hurricane Helene. Hope to have you all come again.
Great house for a family gathering or weekend getaway. Very nicely decorated. A great place to escape from the city, but too far out for running in to Greenville. If you just want to relax and enjoy the house, it’s perfect. The owners are very easy to work with. Nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
We are so glad your family enjoyed the stay. Hope you all can return again some time!
The house is beautiful and well-appointed. It has a very unique and appealing floor plan with a lovely library and a long table for family meals. Our kids loved the game room and being able to pick books to read from the library. The communication from the hosts was great! They made us feel very welcome and sounded like they would be quickly available if we had any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
We are so glad you all chose to stay at our property and thankful your family enjoyed the time there! We hope to have you return!
Regina
About the host
Hosted by Regina Urueta and Ben Urueta
A Home with a Story
This home has always been about family, gathering, and enjoying the beauty of the land around it.
Ben and Regina Urueta designed and built the home as the place where they would raise their two sons, on land with deep family roots—part of the same property where their grandparents and great-grandparents once lived.
Ben, a local architect, designed the house to feel open, comfortable, and connected to nature, with spaces that encourage family and friends to cook, eat, relax, and spend time together. Regina has spent more than 32 years working in education, and together they filled the home with the warmth and character of a place meant to be lived in and enjoyed.
Now that their sons are grown, Ben and Regina live in another home on the 22-acre property and are delighted to share this special place with guests.
More than simply a vacation rental, this is a home filled with family history and wonderful memories—and we hope it becomes the setting for some memorable moments of your own.
Why they chose this property
Close to Everything, Yet a World Away
Tucked into a peaceful wooded setting, the home feels wonderfully removed from the everyday while still being close to some of the Upstate’s most loved destinations.
Downtown Greenville is about 13 miles away, and charming Travelers Rest is just 6.4 miles from the property. Spend the day exploring local restaurants and shops, cycling the Swamp Rabbit Trail, visiting a winery, playing a round of golf, hiking in one of the nearby state parks, or enjoying one of the area’s beautiful lakes. Then come home to the quiet of the woods.
The house was designed to embrace its natural surroundings. Large windows bring the outdoors in, while the relaxed, comfortable interiors make it easy to settle in and feel at home.
At its heart is an open kitchen, dining, and living area created for being together—cooking a favorite meal, sharing a long dinner around the table, playing games, or simply catching up with people you don’t get to see often enough.
Step outside and the pace slows even more. Enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by trees, watch for wildlife from the porch, walk the property’s nature trail, or unwind together as evening settles over the woods.
It’s close enough to Greenville and Travelers Rest to fill your days with things to do, but peaceful enough that you may find your favorite part of the trip is simply staying home together.
What makes this property unique
Your Own Place in the Woods
What makes this home special is the feeling that you’ve truly gotten away.
Tucked into a wooded portion of our private 22-acre property, the house gives you room to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the outdoors—while still being close to Greenville, Travelers Rest, and many of the Upstate’s favorite destinations.
Step outside and explore our private one-mile nature trail, winding through the property over natural, uneven terrain. Take an evening walk as the sun sets through the trees, watch for wildlife from the porch, or simply look up after dark and enjoy a sky with far fewer lights than you’ll find in town.
For those who want to venture farther, this is a wonderful home base for exploring the Upstate and nearby Blue Ridge Mountains. Spend your days hiking, golfing, cycling the Swamp Rabbit Trail, riding the scenic watershed roads, kayaking, fishing, hunting, or taking a drive to see the fall colors. Then come back to a quiet house in the woods where everyone can gather again.
There’s plenty nearby for sports lovers, too, from college athletics at North Greenville, Furman, Wofford, Anderson, and Clemson to Greenville Drive baseball, Greenville Triumph soccer, and the equestrian events of the Tryon area.
If your idea of exploring involves a little less adventure, the small towns surrounding us are filled with locally owned restaurants, shops, antique stores, and unexpected finds. Spend an afternoon wandering through Travelers Rest, Greer, Landrum, Tryon, Pickens, or downtown Greenville and return home with a few new treasures.
But you don’t have to go anywhere to enjoy being here.
Walk the trail. Cook together. Sit on the porch. Watch the sunset. Play a game. Stay up talking.
For us, that has always been what this property is about—having a beautiful place to spend time with the people who matter most.
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