1878 Victorian Farmhouse Near Asheville on 80 Acres

Payne’s cottage is a magical spot. Absolutely had everything we needed. Getting to walk the beautiful property and go see the peacocks and goats and donkey and pigs (and cat) is just a delight. The outdoor areas are the perfect spot to start in the day. The hosts were very responsive. Look forward to being able to go and stay there again hopefully for a longer period of time.

The house is beautifully restored and well appointed. We did visit the animals and had great fun feeding the goats and pigs. If you're looking for a quiet retreat nestled in the bucolic scenery of the southern Appalachians, this is it! The kitchen is very well appointed. The living room is spacious and the beds are comfy and cozy.

Was the perfect respite we needed from the hustle and bustle of everyday. Thank you!

Glenn and Donna truly went above and beyond to make our stay feel special — not just comfortable, but genuinely magical. Their property is something else entirely: a charming little animal sanctuary nestled within a beautiful, sprawling landscape just waiting to be explored. Every corner of the home was immaculate, and you could tell that real care and thought had gone into every single detail. We left feeling like we’d stumbled onto something rare. Highly recommend.

Lovely home with great amenities! Response and friendly owners. We enjoyed our stay.

This was an amazing stay. Donna and Glenn are wonderful and very responsive. They’ve done a great job with the renovation of this old house. It’s very modern and cozy. Well stocked kitchen if you want to cook and multiple sitting areas. The automatic fireplaces are an extra cozy touch which we used each day and night. The house was very clean as well. Beds were super comfortable. There is a conservation area within a short distance that has a donkey, goats and sheep, peacocks, chickens and cats that we drove up the hill to see. We got to meet the animals and explore the property a bit, though being December it was quite cold. All in all a very lovely stay and would stay again.

Very clean home. Love the decor. Love the soaking tub! Has plenty of land to hike and loved the farm with all the animals!!! Plenty of space to park. Would definitely come back with family or friends. Close to biltmore and downtown Asheville but just far enough for that country feel. The Hosts were great!

We booked this house for a birthday vacation and it was exactly what we needed. The property sits on beautiful acreage, so it felt peaceful and tucked away, yet close enough to town that we never felt too far from anything. The house was cozy, and had everything we needed. We loved waking up to the quiet countryside and ending the day in the hottub. The host was communicative and made check-in super easy. Would absolutely stay here again next time we’re in the Asheville area!

The hosts are great and the home is amazing. 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and 30 to Black Mountain. This was our 2nd stay here and hope to do many more in the coming years.

Property and house was beautiful and well maintained. Everyone enjoyed our stay.

This house is wonderful, it is extremely clean and comfortable. The house is beautifully renovated, and a very relaxing place. Highly recommend.

We stayed here for a few days after a busy week in Orlando (alllllllll the parks) so we wanted a nice relaxing stop on our way back north. This farmhouse was the perfect place. It is a gorgeous home that has been updated with everything we could have possibly wanted. It was clean and comfortable. Our hosts left a lovely gift basket with wine and treats for our stay, which we did not expect but really appreciated. The kids had fun exploring the property and meeting the animals. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Our family of four so enjoyed our getaway. The home is clean, spacious, thoughtfully updated, and comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. I slept better than I have in ages and I hope we get to visit again.

Nice clean, love the upstairs and downstairs HVAC controls. Very detailed notes on everything. Rustic charm with modern convenience.

This property was exactly as advertised. Everything was clean and the hosts were easy to communicate with. The house is located a little out of the way, but that was what we were looking for. During our trip, we visited the Great Smokies and Asheville, and the property location made it easy to do both.