The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$193
avg per night

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Connelly Springs, NC
  • Place, Connelly Springs Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge Valdese
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Hickory
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$193
avg per night

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About the area

Connellys Springs

Located in Connellys Springs, this farm stay is in a rural area. Orchard Hills Golf Course and Signature Spas of Hickory Inc. are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Municipal Park and Catawba Science Center. Hudson Depot Museum and Morganton Railroad Depot & Museum are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Connelly Springs Town Hall - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Rhodhiss Town Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Carolinas Healthcare System Blue Ridge Valdese - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • UNC Health Blue Ridge - Valdese - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lake Hickory - 7 min drive - 8.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Copper Penny Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chubby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Country Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms

Make some memories at The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farm. This 45 acre working farm has been in operation since the late 1890s. The recently remodeled farmhouse has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, a family room and a relaxing front porch with a porch swing and two rocking chairs. The farm pastures are full of cattle, pigs and egg laying hens. The products from the farm can be purchased at Highlands Butchery a farm to table restaurant and butcher shop in Valdese.

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please do not allow children in any of the barns
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Please inform us on any events prior to booking
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do not enter into the barns or pastures without permission.
Do not open gates to the pastures

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Please inform us on any events prior to booking
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms on 16 May 2026 start from AU$193, 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 The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Connelly Springs Town Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rhodhiss Town Park and UNC Health Blue Ridge - Valdese. Horseshoe Dam Park and Lake Hickory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elijah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and the property was gorgeous. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, and easy check in......
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Constance D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great! The owner was very communicative and welcoming. The house was well stocked. The porch was nice if it wasnt so cold i would have spent more time on the swing. It was close to the Hickory Convention Center. Quiet and relaxing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was excellent and owner was as well. We will definitely be back when we return to visit our kids again. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect ! The host was very helpful and friendly....I highly recommend this Farmhouse
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was simply perfect! We choose this location due to our son getting married nearby. The host was quick to reply and accept our request, very flexible with us on our arrival time being a tad early and the home is cute. Great location for our needs! Very clean and nicely decorated (even had a little Christmas tree).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the peaceful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Farmhouse is adorably country chic with old farmhouse charm and modern upgrades galore. It was the perfect peaceful getaway. The farm animals and their antics were added entertainment. The piglets chasing each other and playing were a delight. The antics of the hens, roosters, and guinea provided us with laughs. The host was around doing farm work and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We appreciate the Mercer's hospitality and will certainly stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and very well stocked! We enjoyed seeing the cows, pigs and roosters. Would highly recommend a stay at the farmhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marijo F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were six of us and our two cats and we thoroughly enjoyed the porch, the views, the spaciousness of the house and having everything we needed in the house. It was clean and well stocked, peaceful and I loved the decor!! Cannot wait to come again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Relaxing after a hard days work

Had a great stay. Very relaxing watching the animals!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly recommend The Farmhouse at Highlands Family Farms. We had a wonderful long weekend at the farm and greatly appreciated the amenities, property and value of our stay. We brought our dog, who was welcomed by the owners and who also enjoyed the magnificent property. We had a small issue with the thermostat upon arrival, and the owner's family showed up immediately to rectify the problem. They were super accommodating and sweet as can be! The entire inside of the farmhouse was beautiful and each bedroom was well appointed. If I am ever down in North Carolina again I will surely be staying here again!
Driveway entrance
Full property from corner intersection
Front porch of farmhouse
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Vacation

Very quiet and nice. The owner john was very nice man.house was very clean and everything you needed was there. Would stay there again. The only problem we had was at the little convenient store with a women who was raciest didnot like biracial couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

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

The Farm

We loved seeing the cows, pigs and chickens. The kitchen table was perfect for us to play games. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch in the rockers and swing. The hosts were great to talk to. We look forward to going again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

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

Graduation

Everything at the Farmhouse was what I read on the listing. We all thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Farmhouse. There was plenty of room in the house and plenty of supplies (dishes, etc) for all we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario & Lucinda M.

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

Wonderful!

Excellent location, great amenities, comfortable & clean property. Outstanding communication. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

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

Cozy and relaxing

We loved our stay at Highlands farm. Everything was clean and there was plenty of space for our family of 5. The house had everything we needed and was a much needed respite during our travels. The kids also loved being outside on the swings and running around to see the cows ☺️ Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures in the listing do not do this house justice….this house is stellar! This was an annual trip with my sister and we were both so impressed. The house was spotless and had a fresh smell. Check in was seamless and communication with the owner was prompt and thoughtful.Our beds were comfortable and we appreciated that each had its own bathroom. The kitchen is well stocked and even included some snacks and some farm fresh eggs. We brought food and ate all of our meals at the house except for one lunch at the owner’s farm- to-table restaurant, nearby. The only item we could have used was a toaster or toaster oven at breakfast. Not a big deal.We arranged for a farm tour our first morning there and enjoyed so much helping feed the piglets and learning some of the history of the farm. This farm is near several towns and we had a blast exploring what the area had to offer. Our favorite spot was the front porch with rockers and a swing. Drinking our coffee in the cool morning air and then enjoying the sunset in the evenings just couldn’t be beat!I would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting the area. I have stayed in many rental houses in different states and the Farmhouse is one of my favorites.
This little guy was my adorable bedroom doorstop
One of the sunsets we enjoyed from the porch rockers
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

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

Perfectly nostalgic

My family LOVED this place!! Driving up the driveway felt so nostalgic. The house itself has been completely remodeled. Walking in, the house smelled very clean and was very tidy. Everything was beautiful inside, decorated with a very cute farmhouse theme. It had all the modern conveniences, such as keurig coffee maker, plenty of outlets with USB ports, new kitchen appliances, a smart TV, and touch screen climate control. The house had PLENTY of room for our family of 6, including 3 small children, 6 and under. The bunkbed room was spacious enough for a pack and play, allowing us to put 3 kids in one room. The other bedrooms were comfortable and suited us well. There were plenty of towels and lots of hot water. The kitchen was amazing. All the appliances appeared brand new and it was fully stocked with everything you need to cook your own meals. There was also a very large bar which was nice for organzing our personal things, and sitting at the bar. Outside was my favorite. We loved sitting on the front porch, especially in the morning, drinking a cup of coffee while reading the Bible, and getting the day started off right.The kids LOVED the tree swings! Lastly, Jon and Kristin (owners) were GREAT! They were very friendly, hosptible, and super responsive to questions. They gave us a nice tour of the farm which we loved. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place! Very inexpensive for such an amazing property. The only downside is that we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024