Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun

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Two park benches facing a scenic view of a forested hillside.
A kitchen with green cabinets, wooden bar stools, a central island, and a refrigerator.
A cozy room with a wooden bench, a desk with a lamp, and a large floral painting on the wall.
A spacious kitchen with green cabinets, a dining area with a patterned rug, and ceiling fans.
A serene park with a small stream, benches, and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to New River

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sparta, NC
  • Place, Stone Mountain State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Grayson Highlands State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

The Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

The King Room

1 King Bed

The Rose Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sparta

Located in Sparta, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Rex Theater and Museum of Ashe County History are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Williamson Mead and Brewing and Olde Beau Golf and Country Club. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Sparta, NC

What's nearby

  • New River State Park - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Stone Mountain State Park - 24 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Mount Rogers National Recreation Area - 28 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - 35 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Blue Ridge Music Center - 40 min drive - 53.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pines Resturant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizzeria & Taphouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crave - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laconia Ale Works - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from New River and 9.3 mi (15 km) from New River State Park. Oak Hill Academy and Stone Mountain State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I came in all the way from Laramie, Wyoming. We have a lot of family within a couple hours in a variety of directions from this place so it was the perfect center for our itinerary. The spot is beautiful and my one regret is not getting to spend more time sitting out on the porch, watching the fireflies and drinking coffee. Kids had a blast exploring. My wife and I had a chance to relax, take in the country air, and just decompress. Lots around the house for all of us to do, the house is really clean, and the property is just amazing to walk around and explore. There was almost always atleast one deer in the yard and usually a full family. Facilities were great. We slept like babies just all around an incredible trip. Definitely will be returning to Holler Hall!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, exelent hosting, thanks so much, this was our second time renting the property and i hope not the last one
Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, allowed a space to celebrate our mother’s birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing, as well as the property and creek! We all had a wonderful time looking at the decor and all the extra touches the host provided was wonderful! Kids had a great time downstairs in gameroom. Such a relaxing place by the creek or just sitting on the back porch. We hope to be back soon! Thank you Drew and Lacey! Dana
Fun at the creek
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We had a great stay here. It was quite and comfortable and clean. Our host was responsive to any questions we had and check-in was easy. The fire pit and creek was wonderful too. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend Getaway

Great property within 30 min of Grayson Highlands and New Riverfor a weekend getaway. Covered porch was great even during evening rain showers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful retreat

We had a wonderful stay at Holler Hall! It's even better than we expected. The creek is lovely and much closer to the house than it appears in the pictures. We hope to retirn soon and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Nothing compares to the beauty of this area. The home was perfect. Lots of interesting pieces, fantastic surroundings. There are a lot of cool things to do and see within an hour. Ziplining, lavender farm, fiddlers conventions, floating the river, bike rides, hikes galore, shopping and sightseeing.
Backyard view
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

All the amenities, yet with a country charm. So colorful and comfortable. Sitting on the back porch with the mountain breeze made it hard to leave and explore everything Sparta had to offer. Nice shops, great dining options, and the scenery just riding along the mountain roads. A great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at your property. The scenery was great and the area is very private I would recommend this place to anyone looking to getaway from the everyday grind of life. The property was in great shape and I love the creek in the yard. We had a wonderful time taking walks and enjoying the mtn air. The family and I are looking forward to planning our next trip there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Complete Relaxation

The property was even better than advertised. From our first peek inside the property, we could tell that this was going to be a getaway filled with relaxation, comfort, and amazing family time. Not only did we enjoy the magnificent view from the fabulous porch, the inside of the house was just as relaxing. We plan to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described, responsive owners

Beatiful remote property with complete privacy. Enjoyed the views of the woods and creek. Property was clean and as advertised. Very reaponsive owners. Town of sparta had multiple restaurants, grocery store, etc. Everything we needed. Wpuld recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rest and relaxation!

We had a great time at Holler Hall and Drew & Lacey were excellent hosts. The kitchen was well stocked with whatever utensils you might need and the lounge area downstairs was excellent for spending quality family time. We traveled to the area to go tubing on the New River and Holler Hall was the perfect place for our family to stay and unwind. We saw deer, a heron, hummingbirds, turkeys, and met the friendly neighborhood dog Sam. We'll definitely check if Holler Hall is available next time we're in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

The property is in a very private location near sparta. It was a nice stay. Our only constructive feedback is the AC system did not cool the house. After talking with the owner it cooled a bit but still needs review. As a note we stayed during summer months. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house is clean and spacious. Unfortunately we did not realize they do not have ac before booking and we stayed in July. The owner stated that most rentals in NC do not have ac but we visit a different cabin in NC every year. I’ve stayed in over 30 and never had to be without ac. Our cabin was at 79 degrees our entire visit. There was a window unit in the master that allowed that room to stay cold. However, the kids bunk room downstairs was very hot even at night and the owner did ship us fans to try and help. My mom in her 60s was supposed to come on this trip and we absolutely would of had to get a hotel if she did. It was miserable to be inside the house. When we go to the mountains every summer, we like to stay at the cabin, cook and play in the creek. Our creek was almost completely dried up due to lack of rain. It’s also far from the house so there’s no sending your kids to play while you cook. You can’t see them from the house. The upstairs bathroom doesn’t lock and the upstairs shower head is very low. We had to duck under it. The kitchen also needs a restock. The stove broke the same night we arrived and while that’s ok, it had to happen to someone. But we booked for 8 days and the owner did not have it repaired while we were there. I even told him we bought a ton of groceries day 1 and enjoy cooking. He tried to make up for the stove by sending us cash to get boba and waiving our pet fee but the house being hot all day made for a miserable vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re truly sorry your stay coincided with both a record-breaking July heat wave and an unexpected stove failure. When the stove stopped working, we immediately began looking for a solution. Unfortunately, because it was Fourth of July weekend in a rural mountain community, we were unable to have it repaired during your stay. To help, we overnighted two hot plates, and the kitchen also included an Instant Pot, toaster oven, and microwave so you could continue preparing meals. Since your visit, the stove has been replaced, and we’ve also upgraded the home’s cooling, so the house is now comfortably air conditioned. For future guests, we’d also like to clarify that the property features a small, natural mountain creek located on the property that is visible from the porch. Like all mountain creeks, its flow varies with seasonal rainfall, and it offers a peaceful place to explore and enjoy nature. We appreciate your feedback and have continued making improvements to the home. Our goal is always to provide a comfortable, memorable mountain getaway, and we wish you all the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed this Beautiful Mountain Cabin with the most comfortable beds and hot showers and open kitchen area to the dining and living room. The beautiful views from the back porch area and the beautiful little creek. Very relaxing to breathe in the cool mountain air. The Host Drew Grim messaged me quickly when I couldn’t find my code to open the door and was very helpful to make our stay very enjoyable. Thank you, The Langfords
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful Moutain property - everything you want in a Moutain experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We stayed here for a weekend to attend family. Wedding. It qas so peaceful and relaxing. We highly

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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