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Delightful Duck Farm cottage, 5 min walk to State Park! A hidden gem!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Greenville, SC
  • Paris Mountain State Park
    3 min walk
  • Bob Jones University
    8 min drive
  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena
    12 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GMU-Greenville Downtown)
    19 min drive

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About this property

Delightful Duck Farm cottage, 5 min walk to State Park! A hidden gem!

A peaceful place that will stick with you. Directly across from Paris Mountain State Park is a driveway that's almost hidden from sight. The trees bend and hug around the entrance, creating a cozy lane as you approach the Paris Duck Farm. A small flock of ducks make their home in the front pond, where you can watch them swim to their own outdoor music.

One of two houses on a small, family-run, farm. We are so excited to share this special little spot for you to embark on all your Greenville adventures! Just a short 10-15 minute drive to Downtown.

Access to a South Carolina Park Pass is included with your stay! So you and your family can travel to any of the 47 South Carolina State Parks for free!

September and October are the most beautiful time to visit the Upstate, so come join us for the best weather and the bluest skies of the year!

ENTERTAINMENT:

You might just wish for a cozy rainy day so you can stay-in and play! With a dedicated game room – full of boardgames, an arcade machine, a dart board, and three game tables – you’ll be set for indoor fun! There are 3 TVs in the house, each with their own Sony soundbar that can be connected to your phone to enjoy your favorite music or podcasts. Indoor fire stove and outdoor fire pit mean there is always an opportunity to tell stories, roast marshmallows, or just relax listening to the crackle of the fire. A basketball net outside is set to regulation height, so be sure to bring your A-game. There are also many shelves of books for those who enjoy a quiet afternoon with a good book.


WORK SPACE:

We hope you never have to work during your stay, but if you do, we’ve got you covered with plenty of spots around the house to set-up your laptop. Free Wifi is always included. There are also FedEx and UPS business centers just 5 mins away for any printing you may need done.

A full-sized laundry room is always available to help get clothes back in shape after a day of hiking or Greenville fun.


KITCHEN:

Chefs are very welcome here! There’s nothing like a home-cooked meal on vacation, and we’ve stocked the kitchen with pots, pans, mixing bowls, and utensils to help chefs of all levels prepare their favorites. A Breville toaster oven, both a Mr. Coffee and a Keurig coffee maker, and a cozy breakfast nook make this kitchen feel like home. A large stainless steel sink and dishwasher make clean-up a breeze. Try some fresh duck eggs during your stay! They are excellent for everything, but we highly suggest making egg salad or baking your favorite sponge cake with them.


LIVING SPACE:

The rest of the living spaces have been designed so large groups and families can always find a spot for their favorite activities. Couches for movie night, large tables for games or crafts, a cozy recliner by the window for reading, and relaxing South Carolina porches are just waiting for you to create your vacation memories.

BEDROOMS:

Each of the 3 bedrooms contain comfy Zinus Green Tea foam mattresses, 600 count all-cotton sheets, and plenty of Gold Label pillows for a hotel-like experience. Black-out curtains, reading lights, and full-length mirrors add a little touch of home. There are even a few unique touches in each room to help make every member of your party feel like their spot is the best spot in the house.

OUTDOORS:

A gated driveway adds to the privacy of this secluded location. A long driveway is perfect for kids to bike or rollerskate without ever leaving the gated area. The entire property has been planted with wildflowers to create the feeling of a meadow. There is a small stream in the backyard that is home to beavers and deer. Many types of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, frogs, and other South Carolina wildlife also call the yard their home.

You may see me or my Dad caring for the ducks in the front yard from time to time, feel free to ask any questions you may have. The backyard is completely private and enclosed – you have it all to yourself! The driveway is shared, but you have your own private parking spot and turn-around area (please note, the garage is not available for use). Keep reading for more information about the ducks.

ITEMS PROVIDED FOR YOUR STAY:

- 600 count cotton sheets
- Cotton bath towels
- Cotton hand towels
- Make-up towels
- Hair dryers
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwashing detergent
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Shower gel & hand lotion
- Kitchen staples (salt, pepper, olive oil, eggs, napkins, paper towels, and more!)
- Cooking pots, pans, and utensils
- Keurig Coffee maker with coffee pods
- Mr. Coffee coffee maker if you prefer to bring your own coffee
- Kettle and tea bags
- Plates, mugs, glasses, and bowls for dining.


THINGS THAT MAKE THIS PLACE SPECIAL:

The ducks are definitely the heart and soul of this little farm. Muscovy ducks are quiet and personable animals, and will wag their tails when they are happy. Along the driveway to your house, you will find a pretty overlook of the ducks pond. You may find yourself wanting to pause and watch them swim and play, as you enjoy the music that is played in their yard during the day. You may even have a chance to see the little yellow ducklings bobbing around like living rubber duckies.

A very special feature of the house is the original oil paintings that have been done by local artists just for this house. We hope they add warmth and enjoyment to your stay!

The farm is only a short walk away from the entrance of Paris Mountain State Park. A map of the trails can be found inside on the wall, along with maps of Downtown Greenville, and a larger area map so you can easily plan your adventures. It’s really a wonderful location, as you can enjoy the privacy and quiet of the countryside and State Park, while being only a short 12 minute drive from Downtown Greenville’s restaurants and activities. Cherrydale is even closer, with restaurants, cinema, and shopping just 5 minutes away.

We hope you’ll come to visit soon and that you have a truly peaceful time in your duck farm hideaway here on Paris Mountain.
During your stay at this farm stay, you're just a quick walk from Paris Mountain State Park. Features include an arcade/games room.
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Paris Mountain State Park and 7 minutes by car from Hillandale Plaza Shopping Center
Delightful Duck Farm cottage, 5 min walk to State Park! A hidden gem! offers its guests an arcade/games room and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Greenville farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Bess

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Child-locks can be provided, just ask any time.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Delightful Duck Farm cottage, 5 min walk to State Park! A hidden gem! Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Bess was amazing. Such hospitality was a great addition to an already great experience. Highly recommend this little cottage. We will be back on our next visit to Greenville.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attention to detail
I do not like staying in town or in the middle of neighborhood so when we arrived I was a little concerned. We weaved through a windy road in a neighborhood and down a long driveway to a little farm. All of the sudden you didn’t feel like you were in a neighborhood at all. It was private and the back yard was woods, we had deer in the back yard! The house was amazing! Much bigger than it looked in pictures! It is decorated so cute, very well stocked and extremely private! Can’t say enough about it! in a neighborhood at all. It was
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent place to stay
The house was clean. The beds were comfortable. There is a nice selection of board games which our family enjoyed. Lots of places to sit, eat, and play. My kids enjoyed feeding the ducks. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful stay
This property is amazing. The site looks just like the pictures online, even down to the ducks in the driveway. My children loved being able to see the ducks in the pond and to feed them. The house was very clean, and it has so many amenities. There was not only the arcade for my oldest, but there were children's books available in the library area. The beds were very comfortable, and the wi-fi was excellent. Bess was very helpful with her communication, and she has a hall with maps and ideas of things to do in Greenville. Everyone in my family was impressed, and we would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wildlife on-site was very cool. Very private location and quiet. Host was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than home!
We so enjoyed our stay- all the comforts of home and beyond! We enjoyed making meals in the kitchen, coffee on the screened in porch and visiting the ducks. Tucked away but easy access to everything. Loved the bonus of Paris Mountain State Park across the street. Family of 5 stayed comfortably for a baseball tourney- and on top of all the thoughtful touches, the extra sink was perfect for scrubbing baseball pants! I hope we will come back because I’d love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot near Greenville
Our family of six really enjoyed our time. The house was very clean and well appointed, with lots of thoughtful touches. Bess was very attentive to any needs that came up during our stay. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Quiet, and Peaceful
Bess is a wonderful host, providing kind and generous hopitality, and quickly responds to any questions that may arise. Duck Farm is a cozy, clean, and comfortable house peacefully and privately nestled in a wooded setting, with the duck pond just steps away from the front door. The beds are very comfortable, and every room in the house is completely furnished with every possible thing a guest would need and want. It was a wonderful place to stay during our time in the Greenville area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The home and the gardens are truly lovely. The owner really made us feel welcome. They also had a bunch of sporting equipment (basketball, baseball gloves, etc.) that the kids adored playing with. The kids also loved to be able to hurl duck food at the ducks. The house is in a great location and a quiet neighborhood. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don S., Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness
Duck farm paradise
Wow. Duck farm was the nicest VRBO we have ever rented. Secured in our compound with the lovely ducks the house had everything we could have ever wished for. And duck eggs for breakfast each morning. Well stocked and everything was meticulously labeled. A serene location near State Park and an easy drive to downtown Greenville. We would recommend this home for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
If in Greenville dont stay anywhere but here
In town for a wedding and stayed four nights. This place is fantastic. Bess has paid attention to all the little details you may find partially in other places. A State Park pass is included and there are hiking poles and umbrellas provided. On the wall she has made a cute map of places in the area and has a map of the state park that is across the road. We hiked some of trails. The park is beautiful. The house is painted with soft pastels inside. The kitchen is the best equipped I have seen in a vacation home. She even included kurig pods, snacks, coke and water bottles. There is a library with a broad variety of interesting books-even some old classic engineering texts my husband enjoyed looking at.. The master bedroom and bath is huge with one of the most comfortable beds around, two highboy chairs and a sofa. When we arrived Bess had a personal wecome bag and print out wecoming our family with info about the house and area. There are tons of board games to choose from in the game area plus a dart board and small arcade machine. The best thing for me was the ducks. They were fun to watch and feed. Bess responded immediately when we had a request. You cant go wrong choosing to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth G., Navarre FL

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcoming place to stay
We recently spent 3 nights in the Delightful Duck Farm cottage. The home was very welcoming, kitchen well stocked, comfortable beds, a great host, good access to the state park and on and on. Bess was wonderful from the day I booked the reservation. She had a special Thanksgiving activity for the grandkids and a goodie basket filled with several items. We would definitely choose to stay at the Delightful Duck Farm again. Thank you Bess for making our stay extra special. Ruth G and family
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies loving life
Very nice property .. hostess was very accommodating— we loved the thoughtful gift basket and bonus filled dish on the side (gotta stay there to enjoy it!!… shhhh). Loved the access to the state park — would stay again …
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Bess was an excellent host! The home was tasteful and welcoming, and the ambiance was peaceful and homey. Our kids loved seeing the ducks and watching them play in the pond. Bess was always available and overdid herself in making us feel welcome. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
What a wonderful place to stay, relax and go see what Greenville has to offer. Bess had everything perfect for our families arrival. Such a beautiful home, and the children loved the duck farm. We will definitely be back. I couldn’t imagine staying anywhere else. We are so happy to have found it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Book It!
Bess is an amazing host, with a fantastic property! No detail was left out from the welcome packet to the farewell gift, all was truly amazing! The house was perfect for us and our 5 kids, the hand drawn map in the hallway gave us tons of inspiration to plan each day. While we were there, Bess picked up a State Park Pass, which can be used at Paris Mountain (Across the road) or at any of the parks (there's a ton) within a 30 min drive. Just stay here, feed the ducks with Bess and make yourself a duck egg omelet, you won't regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real hidden gem right next to Paris Mt state park!
We spent 2 weeks at the duck farm cottage with 3 of our children in July and all of us really loved the place! The house is beautiful, looks exactly as pictured in the advertisement, very clean and taken care of! You will find everything you need in the well equipped kitchen if you want to prepare a meal, and there are 3 televisions with Roku to stream a movie if rainy outside. Bess was the best host she could be, giving us privacy but very responsive if we needed assistance! The house is literally located right at the gate of the Paris Mt State Park so if you are into hiking and outdoor activities you don’t even need a car at all! There is a duck farm on the property and Bess let our children several times to feed them with the provided duck feed pellets, needles to say they loved it! The house is conveniently located very close to any shopping and minutes away from downtown Greenville but the same time very quiet and you can enjoy your morning coffee watching the birds, deers and even the adorable groundhog that visited us every day and off course there were fireflies! Thank you so much Bess for making us feel home away from home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Bess was absolutely wonderful! She went above and beyond to make our stay relaxing. You are a short walk to the state park. The scenery at the home is beautiful. The duck pond is very enjoyable. Overall it is a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay. We would all definitely stay there again. We were there for a baseball travel ball tournament. It rained for the first two days. We were perfectly fine inside the home because Bess ensured there were plenty of games, puzzles, books etc. to keep everyone occupied (along with solid wi-fi)! There is also a very nice extra sink to clean/soak baseball pants! I highly recommend this home. Thank you Bess for everything! You were a blessing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023