Whiskey Rock is a rare 50-acre private mountain estate near Asheville—perfect for guests who want space, privacy, and a true “everyone together” experience without giving up comfort. With a fully renovated modern farmhouse (the Main Lodge), two custom cabins, ponds, pastures, barns, and sweeping Blue Ridge views beside Pisgah National Forest, it’s an ideal direct-booking getaway for multi-family vacations, reunions, retreats, and wedding weekends—with plenty of room to gather and plenty of places to slip away for quiet.
What you’ll Love
- 50 private acres with long-range mountain views, fields, ponds, and trails to wander
- Three separate buildings (Main Lodge + 2 cabins) for group flexibility and privacy
- Designed for connection: multiple porches, decks, patios, and open-air gathering spaces
- Signature WNC nights: star-filled skies and seasonal fireflies across the fields
- Event-ready: ceremony platform, renovated Barn Bar, and photo-worthy backdrops throughout the property
- Dog-friendly with room for everyone (including the pups) to roam
- EV Charger
Home features
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 spread out 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 features
- Multiple outdoor living spaces: porches, decks, screened porch, and patios
- Multiple Fire Pits
- Ponds and pastures: koi pond + trout-feeding pond and rolling fields for slow walks. Please do not swim or fish in the ponds.
- Gathering spaces for long afternoons outside, fresh-air dinners, and evening hangs
Events
Whiskey Rock is a perfect setting for weddings, elopements, retreats, and milestone celebrations, designed to bring people together while still offering quiet, comfortable spaces for getting ready, relaxing, and resetting throughout the day.
- Ceremony platform on-site for beautiful, view-forward “I do” moments
- Renovated Barn Bar for receptions, welcome drinks, and post-dinner celebrating
- Plenty of picturesque spots for first looks, family portraits, and golden-hour photos across the 50-acre property
- Wedding-morning yoga available through Spectrum Yoga—private, on-site sessions to help you feel calm, centered, and present on your big day
Important notes for the ceremony platform:
- 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 are required for any 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, check out @whiskeyrocknc on IG and FB.
Practical details
- WiFi is available in the Main Lodge only. The two cabins do not have WiFi.
- Internet speed (Main Lodge): Download 450 Mbps | Upload 17 Mbps
- Access: paved roads most of the way, with a 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) offers an outdoor pool, playground, basketball, and volleyball
15 minutes → Navatat Canopy Adventures (Zip lining)
25 minutes → Weaverville (groceries, restaurants, easy conveniences)
30 minutes to→ Downtown Asheville (food scene, breweries, arts, music)
40 minutes → Biltmore Estate
40 minutes → Hatley Pointe Ski Resort
50 minutes → Asheville Regional Airport
⭐ Yonder Policies & Information
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.
Payment, Cancellation & Travel Insurance Please review our policies here.
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.