The close to 40-acre, multi-building property is a movie-set quality gem, clean, quiet, manicured, it looks and smells pretty. Once there, you are in your own world.
Quite the rare find. To begin with, I don't think I've ever been to a farm or horse farm cleaner than this one, inside and outside. And having owned, visited, and stayed at several farms you can rely on that. If you are a clean freak, this is the place for you. The attention to detail shows in all things big and small. Somebody loves this place.
The main house itself has been very tastefully restored and renovated. Every space, item, furnishing, and fixture inside and outside is clean, fresh, and feels well treated or new. The kitchen and bathrooms are new. All the bedding, pillows and towels seem brand new.
It is particularly suited for two couples, or for a family up to 6-8. But it is quite multi-generational as well. Each age can enjoy the combination of features here, from toddlers, children, teens, young, middle-aged, and senior adults.
The check-in and check-out process, as well as the communication with property owner-manager is seamless, friendly, and helpful. You never hear a noise, no one is intrusive, the property is huge, so you rarely see others not in your party. They are there on a moment’s notice if you have a question, need something or some help. Even the horses are nice.
I find the online listing, photos, and descriptions accurate, and the excellent reviews here well deserved.
I would say the only miniscule matter, and it is completely insignificant once you get to the property, is a small slice of the neighborhood. Both location and neighborhood are as good as it gets, but unfortunately anywhere mountain rural has little if any zoning. That means you will find a rare diamond like this in proximity to a lump of coal. The last few yards on the road proximate to the property are very "NC Rural". That property is not related to this property, just in the hood. That's the way it is, so we chose to find that "NC open air museum of authentic yet rusting farming equipment & artifacts" charming. On the other hand, that contrast will remind you how good you have it on Brookside Country Retreat and Horse Farm.
Overall... If you like nature, animals, clean air, nice people, peace and quiet, a hassle-free experience, this special place is well worth your consideration.