[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna Vacation home in Todd with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33507400/33507340/d83a7349.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33507400/33507340/d9afc0bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33507400/33507340/f8312805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33507400/33507340/c3dedf84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33507400/33507340/a50cd59f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Willet Ponds Farm in Todd, NC and discover a secluded mountain retreat at The Willet Nest. Enjoy the serene views from this modern house perched on the side of a mountain, surrounded by 1000+ undeveloped acres. Explore the farm down below with its friendly animals, including donkeys and peacocks. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna Willet Ponds Farm in Todd, NC offers...More than a place to stay: an Appalachian farm experience. The Willet Nest is one of three great houses we rent on the farm. Check out the Old Farmhouse and the Pioneer Homestead, too, to see which suits you best. You'll learn more at WilletPondsFarm.com. The Willet Nest is all about the view, and the secluded mountain setting that is exactly what the doctor ordered to push your reset button. The modern house, perched on the side of the mountain, offers beautiful views and serves as a quiet, secluded getaway for newlyweds or the entire family. Just another mountain cabin with a view, you think? No. For starters, this one is surrounded by 1000+ undeveloped acres (including Elk Knob State Park) so you really are secluded in the wild. But as a bonus you get the farm down below, where you are welcome to join me and the farm dog in the daily workings of the farm, taking care of the donkey, the pot-bellied pig, bunches of bunnies, a herd of horses, and a diverse flock of fowl (including peacocks!). Wake to a spectacular sunrise and take the beautiful walk down the mountain to help gather farm fresh eggs. Treat yourself to the simple joys of life and discover why we have an extremely high guest return rate. The Willet Nest house comes along with a cute mother-in-law sleeping cottage, making it ideal for 2 couples or parents with older children who would think it neat to have a little house of their own. The cottage sleeps four, having a bathroom that separates 2 semi-private bedrooms, one with a deluxe Serta adjustable queen bed, the other with twin bunk beds for the kids. The main house features one large bedroom with a deluxe Nature's Rest queen bed and adjacent master bathroom, plus a queen sized sofa bed for additional sleeping in the living room. This great room and its huge picture window view are large enough for all of you to share, plus there’s a smart tv (dish network) and dvd player for movie night, as well as a gas logs fireplace to add to the cozy charm when you come in from playing in the snow. If you're lucky enough to book in the height of summer you'll enjoy mini split AC in both the house and adjoining cottage. The light airy kitchen has all the modern appliances and utensils you could want without taking you away from the view or the party. The kitchen doubles as a dining room, so the food need not travel far. Unless you care to eat out on the sun deck that wraps around the cottage—or at the shaded grill-out picnic table convenient to the fire pit. To reach the Willet Nest you’ll drive right through the heart of the farm (slow down for the chickens!), then travel a half-mile driveway up the mountain through an enchanting forest. From the house you can walk out the front door and onto the 3-mile loop trail over our private mountainside, taking in awesome views of a 100-ft. waterfall cascade and the valley below. After your hike, enjoy smores around the fire pit (firewood provided). When you’re ready to come back down to the farm, plan on swimming or boating in our pond, and fishing for trout to put dinner on the table (fishing poles provided, stocked trout sold by the pound). You can join us at feeding time to care for animals--a real kid pleaser. Some guests even opt to join in some of the farm chores for fun, be it raking up horse apples in the barn, or helping to harvest our red and golden delicious in the apple orchard. Willet Ponds Farm is 5 minutes from historic Todd and the scenic New River (tubing, canoeing/kayaking, fishing, & swimming, not to mention easy bike riding along the river), 15 minutes to Elk Knob State Park, and only 20 minutes to either Boone or West Jefferson. From Boone you’ll have easy access to the ski slopes, Tweetsie, shopping in Blowing Rock, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Grandfather Mountain. But be sure to schedule in some down time to just enjoy the profound serenity of the mountains and that million-dollar view. In addition to our menagerie of animals, we also live on this, our dream farm. We personally manage our rental houses, making them clean and comfortable, in hopes that you’ll feel that you’re staying in a home, not a generic rental cabin. We make sure to take care that you have everything you need, be it a cup of flour or fresh free-range eggs. Many guests ask if they can ride our horses. While we are not a riding stable open to the public, we try to accommodate your interests and offer custom trail rides, arena lessons for beginners, and lead line rides for kids. Please let us know in advance if you want to book such horse activity. Other memorable experience upgrades include renewing in our world-class rustic sauna, and baking in our Old World pizza/bread oven. View our web site for details. Bed linens, towels, detergents, and soaps are provided as well as a starter roll of paper towels and toilet paper. Ample wood for the fire pit is available at no cost, but you might want to bring charcoal for the grill. Old play shoes or boots might be wise to bring for those who want to spend time in and around the barn. Please note that the Willet Nest has a 1/2 mile private driveway that winds though the farm and up a steep mountainside. 4WD is required if covered in snow or ice. And it is possible that the top of the driveway could become impassable (walkable only) in the event of a big winter storm. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ve made room for you here, too. Favorite Things to Do On the Property: 1) Roast marshmallows at the fire ring. 2) Walk the hiking trail up to the seldom-seen falls. 3) Feed the chickens and gather eggs. 4) Search for treasures hidden around the farm. 5) Fish in the trout pond. 6) Harvest apples and blueberries. 7) Explore the Fairy Forest and build a fairy house. ...the list goes on and on... ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Please smoke outside the house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33720000/33714400/33714333/37d53985.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverfront Cabin: Relax and Renew on the New River Todd - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 245 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=33714333&PinnedHotelID=33714333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34500000/34490200/34490194/9d6ee34c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna Todd - Free WiFi - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 10 Exceptional 119 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=34490194&PinnedHotelID=34490194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96700000/96697000/96696943/b782d109.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy riverfront cabin on the New River. 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The driveway could become impassable (walkable only) in the event of a big winter storm. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Please smoke outside the house. ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=36.332603,-81.6279&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bax%7CEj%7DeqN%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%3FSBS%40Q%40S%40SBQBSBQBQ%40SDQBSDQBQDQDQDQDQDQFQDOFQDQFOFQHOFOFOHQFMHOFMHOHOJMHMHOHMJMHKJMJMJKJKJKJMJKJKLIJILKLIJILILILILIJENILGLGLENGLELGNELCNELENENCLCNCNANCLCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBN%40LBNBLBNDNDLDNBLDLFNDLFLDLFNFLHLDLHLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJHJJLJJLHJLJJJHLJLHJJLJLHNHLHLHNHNHLFNHNFNHNFNFNFPFNDPFPFNDPFPDPDPBPDPDPBPDRBPBRBPBPBR%40P%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPARARAPCRARAPCRCPCPCRCPEPCPEREPCPEPENGREPGNGPEPGNGNGPGNINGNINGNILINILINILINKJKLILKLILKJMJIJKJMJKLKHMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMFMHOFMDMFMFODMFMDOBMDODODMBO%40MDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCMAOCOAOEMAOCOEMEOEMCOEMGMEOGMGMEMGOIKGMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKMKKKKKKKKKKKMKMIMKMIKIOIMKOIMIOGMIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGOEQGQEOGQESEOEQEQEQCSEQCQEQASCQCQCSCQASASAQCS%3FSAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-535-TC2D2r_FY2A33akyuuQ_wk=) Todd, NC #### What's nearby - Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex - 22 min drive - 22.0 km - Boone Mall - 27 min drive - 25.6 km - Appalachian State University - 27 min drive - 25.3 km - Kidd Brewer Stadium - 28 min drive - 25.6 km - Tweetsie Railroad - 33 min drive - 31.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Skullz Tavern - Mountain Meadows - ‬18 min drive - ‪Riverside Restaurant at Brownwood - ‬12 min drive - ‪Crooked Oaks - ‬11 min drive - ‪Elk Creek Cabin - ‬17 min drive - ‪Elk Ridge Cabin - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Elk Knob Gameland, Tater Hill Plant Preserve, and Elk Knob State Park. Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex and Appalachian Soccer Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seclusion on a Horse Farm - Million Dollar View - Ride - Hike - Fish - Sauna Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 83 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa R. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous mountain view Clean and comfortable. The road up to the house is steep and rough. View is breathtaking. Overall, it suited our needs. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather T. Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and peaceful This is an amazing beautiful and peaceful getaway. Our 2nd time staying. Will definitely stay again. ##### Heather T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy E. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Like No Other Our family loves the Willet Nest! This is our second time staying here and just as great as the first. The views are really hard to beat and the quiet, seclusion is just want we wanted. There is always enough to do around the property and on the farm to keep everyone entertained while unwinding at the end of the day under the stars and by a fire. And we had the bonus of a bit of snow this time! ##### Randy E. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa L. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### After Christmas getaway 4 of us. Myself, husband and 2 teenage boys 15&17. We loved it. They liked having their own little "house" next door. The view was beautiful. Everything was wonderful ##### Melissa L. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P K. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Breath taking The Nest was exactly as described. The view is breathtaking. The houses were spotless. Learning and sharing chores started most days. We will definitely go back. ##### P K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven T. Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Willet Nest This place was great if you want to get away. No neighbors, no noise except for natures sounds. Very relaxing with beautiful views. Will definitely be returning for future stays. ##### Steven T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Family Getaway! We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations, the view from the "Nest", and interacting with the owners and the animals. Our 6-year-old loved feeding the animals, collecting eggs, petting the bunnies and even shoveling horse manure (not a requirement). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard W. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful farm in NC Not only was the vista from the front window stunning, but the farm at the bottom of the mountain was a source of entertainment. Our kids were mesmerized by the baby rabbits in particular. The firefly show each night was fantastic and the location was solitary yet close to some great hikes and tubing opportunities. Thanks so much to the host for being so accommodating! ##### Richard W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TRACY J. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Time with 2 of my 4 children was priceless ##### TRACY J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krista M. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday weekend on the farm My family and I stayed at Willet Nest for a long weekend. Walton is a kind host and he was great with the kids, answering questions and teaching them new skills. Our 4 year old was minimally interested in chores, but there was a little playhouse by the barn that he really enjoyed. We also went for a walk around the Faerie Village with Piper (the collie) while the older ones and my husband learned to build a holzhausen. Feeding the animals and collecting eggs was the definite highlight.The listing is extremely informative so there is no mystery. The house is just the coolest. 4 of us stayed in the main house which was clean, bright and has all the creature comforts. 2 of us stayed in the second house which has a bathroom, bunk beds and a full-sized bed and is attached by a gorgeous walkway with views of the mountains that are absolutely unreal.The road up to the house is one lane and gravel. We took our minivan up that steep, windy hill and we were successful, but an SUV would do better.We were sad to leave. We are already planning to return in the Fall. ##### Krista M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin K., Carrboro, NC Nov 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous vacation spot We had an amazing time staying here! The house layout was perfect, with the little separate bedroom cabin, and the covered porch with wonderful view. I will note the bunk beds were so uncomfortable we couldn't use them but the pull out cot and futon couch worked well. The farm and farm animals were so wonderful and we appreciated the time the farmer took introducing us to them and letting our 8 yr old feed the animals and show us around. We loved the many hiking trails right out our door, and made use of the firepit a couple of nights. An excellent place to stay, especially with kids! ##### Erin K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa S. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Experience Walton is an amazing host, we arrived as guests and left as family. The cottage was perfect: super clean, cozy, and had all the supplies we needed. We couldn't ask for better mountain views from the living room picture window. We had planned for many sightseeing destinations around Boone but there was so much to do and see around the farm there was no reason to leave the property! The scavenger hunt was a fun touch and the kids had a blast exploring the trails as well as getting to know all the farm animals. Our only negative was having to leave and are already planning our next visit. ##### Melissa S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. Jul 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun on the Farm Our grandchildren loved seeing, feeding and interacting with Penelope, Josephine, and the Little Prince. Piper was such a sweet girl, and our overall favorite. The pond bottom was very mucky, the water was cold, and the animals had to be moved to swim there. My assessment is don’t overpromise on the swimming. The Nest was well equipped and roomy. The AC didn’t quite keep up in the kitchen and living room. One thing I noticed in the annex were some ants very near my side of the bed. Overall very accommodating hosts, interesting property and great fun down on the farm. ##### Susan S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. Nov 6, 2018 #### Perfect! We LOVED this rental! I was lucky to get it because of a last-minute cancellation. The view is incredible from every window. We built a campfire and watched the sunset sky turn a dozen different colors before the stars showed up, bright and visible with no city lights around. The rushing creek/waterfall near the property was just a short walk & quite impressive! My favorite thing about the main house besides the view was the master bed, which was so comfortable, I went online to research the mattress to get one for myself (turns out it's pretty expensive, though). The kitchen was user-friendly for making breakfast and cookies. All the TVs had plenty of channels and wifi was solid, especially over at the guest cottage side. There was so much attention to detail all around the property and photo ops galore. We traveled back and forth to Boone every day of our trip, with no issues. Lowes Grocery is not far and we also ate at the Mexican restaurant in the same plaza as Lowe's, which was great. Only minutes from the house was the Todd Mercantile Bakery, with mouth-watering, fresh-baked pastries and cute gifts. On our final day we received a visit from "Turk", the Anatolian Shepherd dog that helps guard the farm animals. He acted as though he'd known us all his life and just accepted our love and affection (and leftover bacon!) happily. We met owner "Betty", a graceful and kind southern soul, and enjoyed every second with her as she showed us the collection of interesting animals at the barnyard on the way out. Betty knows a great deal about every species she keeps and we enjoyed hearing the stories. She is truly a lovely person to be around. Chronic complainers (the world is full of them!) would probably find fault with various small things, such as the guest cottage was slightly musty at first and the long driveway up to the cottage is steep and winding. None of that was an issue for my family. This was one of the few vrbo rentals where I definitely want to return again (usually I have a 'been there, done that" philosophy where I'm always ready to try the next place). If you get the opportunity to rent this one, take it! I knew it was special when our group ended up discussing how much each of us would love to retire there and just watch the seasons change from the top of the mountain! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sonja Y. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sonja Y. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janelle G. Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My mom and I enjoyed our long weekend at the Nest. We spent the majority of our time gazing at the g My mom and I enjoyed our long autumn weekend at the Nest. We spent the majority of our time gazing at the gorgeous view through the picture window in the living area. We relaxed and reveled in nature’s beauty and were sorry to leave. The place was clean and well-appointed. The description online is accurate. Enjoy! ##### Janelle G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William E. Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Escape We Needed My family's only negative remark about our trip to the Willet Nest was that it was too short. We needed to get away and disconnect for a few days and this property was perfect. Though we only stayed for a few days, our time there was met with plenty of relaxing evenings by a camp fire, the most gorgeous sunrises we've ever seen right from the front porch, hikes around the amazing property, and time genuinely having a great time together and connecting as a family. ##### William E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hermann R. Apr 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and comfortable Accommodation, for the kids feeding the animals and horseriding best. We would like to stay again. 4WD helpful! ##### Hermann R. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny B., Charlotte NC Jan 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely mountain retreat We enjoyed this property so much! The owners are the sweetest people. We were able to come down in the mornings and help feed their animals. Walton was very patient with my kids, and treated them very kindly. The property itself was clean and well kept up. The views of the mountains were the best you’ll get and from almost every window. My kids loved the separate living quarters. They felt like they had their own privacy. The cabinet sell felt very, very private. We were not ready to leave and plan on making a return trip this summer! Thanks for everything Walton and Betty! ##### Jenny B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert V. Jan 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing views This out of the way home is exactly what we were looking for. So glad we found it. The trails on the property were a bonus. Everyone loved the view of the mountains. ##### Robert V. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jolene J. Nov 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family trip The Willet Nest was an excellent place for a family vacation! The kids loved the farm work and animals and we loved the solitude and beautiful scenery. Highly recommend for families with active children! ##### Jolene J. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keri M. Nov 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we Hoped for and so Much More Our family truly feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit Willet's Pond Farm. We stayed in the Willet's Nest. The view is a million dollar view. The property is so peaceful we could actually hear the leaves falling. Our kids loved being able to help on the farm in the mornings. The property is close enough to numerous daytime excursions and grocery stores. Your first climb up the driveway can be a little daunting but I promise the beauty of the climb is worth every bit. The home was clean and adequately supplied. We look forward to returning for another visit! ##### Keri M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon B. Oct 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful secluded location! This property offered something for everyone to appreciate. The peacefulness, the views, being secluded... it was so wonderful! We had our 3 daughters with us who are 3, 7, and 18 years old. You're far enough away from everything to enjoy the countryside, yet close enough to enjoy what the local cities/towns have to offer. The property was very clean!!! We do not wear shoes inside at home, and were so pleased that we didn't feel the need to here because the floors/carpet were very well maintained. The "guest house" was perfect for our oldest girls to feel like they were on their own little vacation. We didn't feel the need to lock up anything and it was such a free feeling. The low clouds over the mountains in the morning are just gorgeous, and the air is so fresh. The property owners are wonderful and offer the opportunity to interact with their farm animals. All 3 of our girls LOVED that. We will definitely be booking again and have shared the property information with our friends!!!! ##### Shannon B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian W. Sep 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greatest experience! Our stay was amazing. So relaxing and full of beautiful views. ##### Ian W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth M. Sep 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### secluded mountain farm Great overall stay at a secluded mountain farm. The property is beautiful and the hosts are excellent. The reservation comes with detailed instructions for check in/out, and a map of the farm for hiking. ##### Seth M. 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