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Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views

Vacation home near Pisgah National Forest in Barnardsville

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barnardsville, NC
  • Place, Navitat Canopy Adventures
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Carolina at Asheville
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Barnardsville

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pisgah National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Navitat Canopy Adventures. Craggy Gardens is within 12 miles (20 km) and Vance Birthplace is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Navitat Canopy Adventures - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • French Broad River - 34 min drive - 44.4 km
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville - 34 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 38 min drive - 48.8 km
  • The Orange Peel - 38 min drive - 49.5 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D&D Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • Zorbas's Lounge

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views

Whiskey Rock is a rare 50-acre private mountain estate near Asheville—ideal for groups who want space, privacy, and a true “all together” stay with the comfort of a fully renovated main home plus two separate cabins. Set beside Pisgah National Forest with ponds, pastures, barns, and sweeping Blue Ridge views, this is an unforgettable home base for multi-family vacations, reunions, retreats, and wedding weekends—with plenty of room to gather, and plenty of places to spread out.

Why guests book Whiskey Rock
* 50 private acres with long-range mountain views, fields, ponds, and trails to wander
* Three separate buildings (Main Lodge + 2 cabins) for privacy and flexible sleeping
* Built for connection: porches, decks, patios, and open-air gathering spaces
* Classic WNC evenings: starry skies, seasonal fireflies, and multiple fire pits
* Event-ready setting with a ceremony platform + renovated Barn Bar + photo-worthy backdrops
* Dog-friendly with wide-open space for the whole crew (including pups)
* EV Charger

Home details
Sleeps in beds: 17 | Max occupancy: 17

Main Lodge (renovated modern farmhouse | 3,600+ sq ft)
4 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms
* Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, hardwood floors
* Great room anchored by a stone fireplace
* Fully equipped kitchen for group meals
* Multiple living/seating areas so everyone can relax comfortably

Two private cabins: Big Ivy + The Pisgah
Each cabin includes:
* 1 private bedroom + ensuite bathroom
* Small coffee station for easy mornings
* Twin sleeping loft (great for kids / extra guests)

Outdoor living
* Multiple outdoor spaces: porches, decks, screened porch, and patios
* Multiple fire pits for evening hangs
* Ponds + pastures: koi pond + trout-feeding pond and rolling fields for slow walks. Please do not swim or fish in the ponds.
* Gathering spots for long afternoons outside and fresh-air dinners

Weddings, retreats, and hosted events
Whiskey Rock is a standout setting for weddings, elopements, retreats, and milestone celebrations, with space to celebrate together and comfortable places to reset throughout the day.
* Ceremony platform for view-forward “I do” moments
* Renovated Barn Bar for receptions, welcome drinks, and post-dinner celebrating
* Picture-perfect backdrops across the 50-acre estate

Optional add-on: Wedding-morning yoga through Spectrum Yoga (private, on-site session)

Ceremony platform notes
* No power or heat at the platform (solar string lights are in place)
* To run power to the pavilion area, you'll need ~300 ft of drop cord
* Generators required for additional power needs (lighting, sound, heaters, etc.)

Event fees apply for weddings, yoga retreats, corporate retreats, reunions, and other hosted events. Please inquire with our Guest Experience Team for details and rates. For additional event photos, see @whiskeyrocknc on IG + FB.

Practical details (good to know before booking)
* WiFi is available in the Main Lodge only (cabins do not have WiFi)
* Internet speed (Main Lodge): Download 450 Mbps | Upload 17 Mbps
* Access: paved roads most of the way + final private gravel approach
* Winter travel: AWD/4x4 recommended in snow/ice conditions

Location highlights
Located in Barnardsville, NC
* 7 minutes → Big Ivy Community Center (seasonal) pool, playground, basketball & volleyball
* 15 minutes → Navitat Canopy Adventures (zip lining)
* 25 minutes → Weaverville (groceries, restaurants, easy conveniences)
* 30 minutes → Downtown Asheville (food, breweries, arts, music)
* 40 minutes → Biltmore Estate
* 40 minutes → Hatley Pointe Ski Resort
* 50 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport

This home is professionally managed by Yonder, a dedicated team with years of experience and passion for providing the ultimate guest experience.

⭐ Yonder Policies & Information

For guest safety, Whiskey Rock has security cameras monitoring the main gate, barn interior, garage door, front door, rear deck, and rear gate.

Clean Guarantee
All homes are backed by our 100% Clean Guarantee. The details are disclosed in your rental agreement.

Check-In / Check-Out
Check in is at 4pm and check out is at 10am. We're happy to review early and late check requests and will do our best to accommodate. While early check-in or late check-out can't be guaranteed, we always make every effort to honor these requests when availability allows. Paid options may be available.

Pets
Dog-friendly! Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $130 non-refundable pet fee.

Extended Stays
Reservations of 30 days or more are subject to review; stays exceeding 30 days require an additional agreement. A security deposit, mid stay cleaning fees and trash pick up fees may apply depending on the length of stay.

Military Discount
We proudly offer a 5% discount to active duty military members and veterans. Proper documentation is required. Reach out to our Guest Experience Team for details.

Last-Minute Bookings
For reservations made **within 7 days of arrival**, additional verification is required to protect our homeowners and guests. This includes:
* A clear photo of a government-issued ID
* A full facial selfie of the primary guest holding that ID (must match the reservation name)
* A photo showing the last 4 digits of the payment method in the primary guest's name
Subject to security screening for verification and authenticity. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,632 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 22
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Whiskey Rock; rural destination in Barnardsville! Barnardsville
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views to the airport?

This vacation home is 37.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views to downtown Barnardsville?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Barnardsville.

Whiskey Rock | Private Estate on 50 acres | Event Friendly | Spectacular Views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dilbert M.

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

Mountain Paradise

Amazing property for family get togethers
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brett S.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Our business study group had a wonderful retreat and were very thankful for the experience at Whiskey Rock!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Amazing stay!

Great stay here for a girls trip to Asheville! Check-in instructions were clear and made the whole process easy. Would recommend to big groups - this house is stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Charming property

A peaceful retreat fully equipped to handle large but discerning crowds!From the most comfortable bed I’ve ever known, to the well stocked spice rack to the homey hearth, we had everything we needed for a special time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim m.

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

Beautiful property and house

My friends and I stayed for my 40th birthday. The property is so fun with lots to see. The main house is beautiful and the cabins are modern and romantic. Loved every part of it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Amazing Stay for our big family

Our stay at Whiskey Rock was Amazing!! It's the perfect place for our big family of 18 people. Each of my 2 daugthers' families stayed in the 2 tiny houses on the property and we spent most of our time around the fire pit eating and roasting marshmellows. We will most definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Family Reunion at Whiskey Rock

We had a family reunion at Whiskey Rock. The house was absolutely gorgeous and had everything that we needed. The grounds were breathtaking, and we loved the trails and all of the outside gathering places. We will go back to this beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dara E.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

A little underwhelming

Not as clean as we would have liked
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MATT S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Guest cabins were clean and well put together tho we didnt use them . The main house was fairly dirty upon arrival. Grill was filthy , floors and carpets were dirty, old laundry in washer , many dirty dishes mixed in with clean ones. For a 2 night stay at almost 2,000 we expected more attention to cleanliness honestly. The property has a lot to offer only for outdoor lovers and only 35-40. Min to Asheville close enough to go enjoy town , it’s away from town but still in a neighborhood with plenty of neighbors you both see and hear. Not secluded even though it’s a “ 50 acre “ property. Non issue for us but can see where some wouldnt be expecting neighbors in this setting. If you’re going w a group , event , multiple couples good spot, our only complaint was cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cecil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Malfunctioning fire alarms

3 of our 8 nights were severely disturbed with fire alarms going off in the middle of the night in 3 separate buildings on 3 separate nights waking adults & terrifying children. Yonder has dismissed our complaint with a “sorry” & denying an issue with the alarms. These weren’t chirping low batteries. These were hard wired alarms emitting full blown alarms in the middle of the night. No one in our group smokes or vapes. Please contact me for more information. I am very unhappy with Yonder’s handling of our complaint.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julius P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Whisky Rock/Thanksgiving

The property accomodatiions were as described and the two cabins on the property were as described and fit our parties needs. There were some disappointments with the overall maintenance such as: 1. A broken faucet handle in the Master Bath. 2. The vents and AC/ Heatpump returns were disgustingly discolored, dirty and perhaps even home to mold. 3. There were numerous windows which had cobwebs (mostly outside) 4. There were several lightbulbs which did not function 5. The property had litter in evidence such as beer cans, broken solar fixtures and plastic bottles and caps. 6. Several comments regarding mattresses being well worn. Paying over $12, 000 for this stay was a bit heavy and charging $400 for both the early check- in as well as late check - out was way over the top.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alexa a.

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

Couldn't have been better

We had a group of 15 stay at this property for a small wedding / birthday celebration. The house it absolutely stunning, huge and well stocked. We had a late brunch one morning with all of us seated at the table and played board games late into the night on the big comfy couch. The grounds are also beautiful - we had so much fun having fires, playing corn hole and exploring the trails on property. One thing I'll note is the cabins are further away from the main house than we expected, and are definitely a legit walk or drive at night. I had a lot of questions and requests and working with Yonder was great - they were always responsive and kind (even when my friend's car got stuck in the mud and we weren't able to get out of the house until well past checkout because we were waiting for a tow truck). We did end up having to pay some damages for the car getting stuck but the lawn was damaged so makes sense. We had such a fun, memorable weekend and can't wait to return! 10/10 would stay again (and hope to)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Mountain family getaway

Whiskey Rock was awesome!…great place to re-connect with family and enjoy the mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan b.

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

60th b'day as a great family event on this outstanding property.

Absolutely amazing mountain location, family facility and furnishings. Super clean, all amenities and then some. We are very happy with our stay and the facilities. We are not used to dealing with a third party agency for VRBOs, but we got details worked out, including some special accommodation to allow a decorator in to hang some balloons before our guest of honor arrived. Pisgah NF proximity for hikers and rolling hill roads for bikers were a real plus. We loved the trails on and near the property and lucked out with the weather - its all set up for rain or shine, and easily accommodated our 12 adults, 1 teen, and 1 baby... and our dog. She loved the trails. Excellent proximity to Asheville for those that wanted to run in... we had a story-telling, banjo fellow by the fire pit outside, and it was just great to experience out there... Easy access for our military members from Ft. Bragg, as well as Nashville, and Pittsburgh so for us outstanding location. One note would be to watch for the fees and taxes - our 3-day booking added up to almost another 30% of day rate in fees, with cleaning, etc. It was all worth it to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Family Reunion

Spacious home with many features and nice outside cabins for extra sleeping space. About 15 minutes from Weaverville and 30 minutes from Asheville. Located in hilly area with farms and ranches, some views of hills and many trails. For a big group...an excellent home and site. Well decorated, good wifi, and 4 large TVs. Several outdoor eating areas and 2 firepits with large lawn areas and outdoor platforms for relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Fantastic Family Week!!

The whole family thought that the property was amazing, and the kitchen was extremely well stocked, from KitchenAid mixer which we used to make fresh pizza dough, to a large All Clad slow cooker which we used to make pulled pork. The double oven was helpful for feeding a large group. The older kids/young adults were very happy having their own spaces up at the two cabins, which were a walk away (suitable for teens, but I'd worry about younger kids up there without an adult present). It was perfect for our crew! Being in the mountains was nice...so much cooler in summer time. There was a great swing and hammock which were often used, and the cornhole boards provided hours of fun for all! Great pavilion on property for yoga, workouts or a family performance night if that's your thing. We had one slight issue the first night where the youngest child (4) locked a bedroom door from the inside and promptly fell asleep (it was a keyed lock and we called the emergency number to see where the key was, but they didn't know)...we were finally able to rouse the child to unlock the door. I cannot say enough good things about the house. Comfy beds, nice linens and towels, great water pressure, etc. Book this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HELENE A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant mountain home

A super pleasant mountain home with plenty of space to accommodate our group. The linens were soft and the beds were comfy. The property was very well kept and the fire pits were stocked with wood. The home had plenty of community seating from the dining rooms and the living room. There were plates and kitchen ware galore! The only thing I couldn’t find was a vegetable peeler, which was not a big deal. The cleanliness was rated okay, because of the pesky sugar ants in the kitchen and in the master bathroom. The exterminator came and sprayed outside upon our arrival, but did not help the unwanted guest from crawling around the sinks. The home is about 15 minutes from walker falls, which was beautiful. I recommend taking a 4x4 vehicle to this home, especially the cabins. The rocks are slightly bigger than your average gravel driveway. I also suggest you clearly define the main house with a different sign, every guest we had missed the first turn to the main house. Other than that, great home and great listing!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy B.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025