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Forest City FootHills Retreat

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Kitchen
Kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Forest City, NC
  • Place, Forest City Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Trails to Tails Dog Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Rutherford County Farm Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Forest City FootHills Retreat

Beautiful home, just off the beaten (driveway) path in Forest City. We welcome large groups of at least 12 guests.
This two-story home is in Forest City NC and is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. The town is interconnected by three US highways, 74, 221, 64, and one state highway 108. Forest City is only 15 minutes away from the Tryon International Equestrian Center and soon to be Tryon AVA wine region.
The home has a semi open floor plan with a spacious kitchen/living/dining room area. The kitchen is stocked with cookware and dinner ware for 12 persons. The living room has comfortable furniture to lounge on, along with a large screen tv and gas fireplace. The dining room seats 6 and if you need more space there’s an outdoor (two picnic tables) dining set and a gas grill that will seat 12 guest.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Gather used towels and place in the bathrooms floor. Don’t strip the beds. Throw trash away in the outside bins. Turn things off (lights/TV/fans).
Check under the bed for any belongings you might have left behind. Dirty dishes loaded into the dishwasher would be greatly appreciated.
Please place all yard games back in the Primary Bedroom storage closet (the horseshoe set will remain outside).

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
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

About the area

Forest City

Located in Forest City, this holiday home is in a rural area. Rutherford County Farm Museum and Bechtler House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest City Golf Course and Dogwood Valley Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center and Frank West Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as horse riding in the area.
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Forest City, NC

What's nearby

  • Forest City Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Trails to Tails Dog Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Rutherford County Farm Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bechtler House - 14 min drive - 11.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Forest City FootHills Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Forest City FootHills Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Forest City FootHills Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forest City FootHills Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forest City FootHills Retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Forest City Golf Course, The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center, and Rutherford County Farm Museum. Bechtler House and Trails to Tails Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well appointed. Bryant was a great host
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Susan and her guest, get an A from me and they are welcome back anytime.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Wedding Weekend

This was a great house to have a small family reunion for an upcoming wedding. Beds comfortable and accommodating for both couples as well as singles/kids.Loved being away from crowds but at the same time it was only a short drive into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

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

Great place

Exactly what listing said it was. Clean and easy to communicate with property manager.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Hello Cameron, you are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

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

Amazing stay in North Carolina

We had a great stay in this house! We had a large group who were all arriving a different times, so the self-checkin process was very important and it went seamlessly. The property is well-kept, spacious, and with beautiful landscape. Bryant was incredibly easy to reach from start to finish! The location is not too far from charlotte, about 1 hr and we went to Asheville a couple of times (about 1 hr away). We were very happy with this stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Everything we asked for and more!

Clean, accommodations just as implied, comfortable beds and furnishings. Completely relaxing. I had my morning coffee outside near the fire pit, overlooking a meadow. Anything you might need from a 6-device charging station, assorted Keurig coffee pods, sugar and Half & Half, spices, bottled water, condiments, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
AC and Mary, you are welcome back any and every time. I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you have many more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle M.

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

Sons wedding

The house was awesome. Owner communicated well with us. They even added extra touches which was very nice. Mattresses were very comfortable, weather was wonderful. They had a highchair for the baby but didn't see the travel crib listed. Its ok we brought a pack n play anyway. Thank you again. Had an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family-friendly location that had all the features we needed while attending a wedding in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Bryant Harrison

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We love the culture and history of the community here and are excited to be part of the community through our vacation rental business. We have watched Forest City grow to support the up-and-coming minor league baseball, food, wine, and beer industries as well as the Tryon International Equestrian Center that is located in Spring Hope NC that is a huge part of what makes the Tryon area special, as well as the laid-back horse and wine culture. We anticipate a wonderful future serving our guests that come through this region to enjoy all of these and more. We strive to make our guests feel as at-home and welcomed here as any local would feel. We look forward to serving you!

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