Large house on 180 acres of beautiful mountain view lands

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/bathtub, towels, soap, toilet paper

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Hickory, NC

Bakers Mountain Park
11 min drive
Wayneo's Silver Bullet
5 min drive
Gastonia Station
47 min drive
Hickory, NC (HKY-Hickory Regional)
21 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

Microwave

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

St. Francis House has some simple and unique features that some groups love: large gathering rooms for lively discussions or group activities, a fully equipped kitchen where groups can chose to prepare a home-cooked meal, a ranch-style house with some old-timey country charm, and separate accommodations upstairs and down. Nestled on the beautifully landscaped Center property, it’s an easy walk to the trails and other Center features. The house can sleep 13 on two levels, with each of the five bedrooms sharing two or three twin beds. The rooms are a little rustic, but that just adds to the experience and charm.

During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Bakers Mountain Park. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
7 minutes by car from Mountain View Recreation Center and 7 minutes from Tiger Stadium

Large house on 180 acres of beautiful mountain view lands offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Kris Cordes/Ashley Dowdy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai

Laundry

Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15

Note from host: Gatherings that do not exceed 15 guests OK.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Large house on 180 acres of beautiful mountain view lands Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

CAREY S., Clayton NC

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to gather in peace and quiet

This is now our spot ! We have stayed 2 years in a row for the same event ..we look forward to our stay next year !

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm Z.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fit the bill exactly!

Great house for the price. Big open kitchen for meeting up and talking. There were some bugs in the downstairs bedroom, but we got them taken care of :).

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason L.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a large family!

The home was very spacious, private, and relaxing!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly L., Sebring

4 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

Overall it was okay, except the basement has bugs and the shower downstairs did not work.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2022

We had a great Christmas the boys loved exploring the woods and pure openness of it all, the house is very cozy and large enough for our large family to spread out. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terie S.

26 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time!

Family reunion-lots of space for all ages to enjoy our time together. Spacious eating areas, clean and comfortable. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large number of people

We stayed here for a soccer tourney at Pepsi soccer complex. We brought black stones and cooked breakfast and supper. This place was awesome for a large group. The only weird thing is all the single beds but that was clearly put on the advert. The two bathrooms are the only issue with this property but again clearly advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kajanan S.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place for a staycation

One of the best and peaceful place for a staycation with your friends and families. Well maintained and very clean property. You will love the Nature around this property and zero Noise. We were blessed to get this property for our staycation.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CAREY S.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet hideaway in the hills

When we travel it’s for big car audio shows! This location was perfect to say the least . We had more than adequate room for 13 adults ..lots of parking for those with trailers ! There’s a large outdoor pavilion for handing out / cooking out ! We will definitely be trying to rent this one again next year !

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

5 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great retreat center! Perfect for any group size!

The property was really nice and had a lot of amenities for us to use! The campfire nearby was convenient and great for a late night hangout. The beds are really nice, the kitchen was well-stocked with equipment, and everything was cozy and clean. Definitely would book again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William R.

14 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A haven of peace. Excellent experience.

Excellent property, a place of peace and relief for the whole family that wants to get out of their routines. We all loved it. Highly recommended.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hongxiang G.

2 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for big family reunion

We like two big dining tables. The space in the house is spacious. The surrounding environment is very quiet and tidy. We had a very happy Thanksgiving holiday ! Thanks for hosting us!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

14 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had an amazing stay, it was everything our group needed in a place to stay. They were easy to work with, communication was good all the way through the process. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

3 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Satisfactory

Well suited for our needs. Was very quiet. Had two large tables with sitting for sixteen. Kitchen well stocked with dishes, pots and utensils. Would stay there again

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA W.

1 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

House was perfect for our needs!

We enjoyed our stay... several of the group were able to go hike in the area... was a great place for our group to gather and hang out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt R., Ann Arbor, MI

29 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place for a large group

We had a great time at our vacation. The kids loved playing in the creek and the house accommodated our large group perfectly (13 people).

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Mom's 89th Birthdat

It was a perfect place to stay. We were spending most of the time at my brother's house in Hickory, but it was great to come back at the end of the day to a comfortable place to sleep, eat breakfast, and take morning walks. The grounds are lovely, and for us with little ones, it was nice to have a place where the kids could roam about without us worrying about moving everything or them breaking anything. The kitchen was well stocked, we used the laundry and it worked great, and the supplies were plentiful. The managers were super helpful, and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., Cleburne, Texas

29 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

This was a very peaceful place to stay and met our needs very well. Hospitality was outstanding and communication was very good. One thing to note, it is only TWIN beds in each room. We didn’t realize that, but it was fine! (I should’ve read the description better. Lol) I would totally stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

15 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for Mixed Groups

Several of my friends and I went up to the Mountains for a couple of days and this place was perfect! It's quiet and out of the way but not far from groceries and food. None of us are married so having lots of beds and bedroom options was great. Check-in was super easy and we loved not having to rush out in the morning. We cooked breakfast and just chilled until we were ready to head out. Smores at the fire pit was a bonus! Kris was quick to respond to any questions I had before we showed up. We are hoping to stay there again sometime and bring more of out life group with us. :)

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex D., Miami, florida

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

Excellent property. Everything you might need, beautiful trails, fire pit, bball court and many more amenities. House was very cozy for 12 people, 6 kids and 6 adults. Minor issue with lower bedrooms but Kris and Ashley very responsive. Will stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020