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Pops Place - Rustic Cain on Fishing Pond

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

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Pisgah Forest, NC
  • Place, French Broad River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Etowah Valley Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Davidson River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Pisgah Forest

Located in Pisgah Forest, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Pisgah National Forest and Davidson River. .This vacation home is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from French Broad River and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Sideways Farm & Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • French Broad River - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sideways Farm & Brewery - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Etowah Valley Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Davidson River - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Brevard College - 15 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Landing - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pops Place - Rustic Cain on Fishing Pond

Location:
Nestled off of the Boylston Highway between Mills River and Brevard. The house is about minutes from Brevard and 15 minutes from Asheville Airport. 30 minutes from Asheville.

Bedrooms:

Master Bedroom: 1 King Size Bed
Bedroom #1: 1 Full size Bed
Bedroom #2: 2 Twin size Beds

Description:

As the Mother Goose poem states “And they all lived together in a little crooked house.” Pops Place is that little crooked house that sits on a fish filled pond. This is truly a house of character, as it was once a tobacco barn that was located in the middle of where the pond is now. The large windows on both levels were once French doors and the history of the house goes on from there as each piece was put together by the owner's father (Pops).

The house sits above a pond filled with trout for you to fish and a dock. There is also a hiking trail right next to the property. Pops Place also has an open deck to enjoy the evening cool air. Peace, quiet, and privacy as there is only one neighbor across the pond (They share the pond).

This is truly a house that has a lot to offer a family for a summer vacation.

FOUR NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

The Host
As your host during your stay, White Squirrel Realty is easy to reach by text or phone. Each home is supplied with fresh, professionally laundered linens and supplies to make your stay comfortable. Our cleaning crew is local, paid a living wage and are trained so that you can enjoy your vacation in a clean home.
Confirmed guests will receive a text message to the cell phone on the reservation with a link to the essential information you need to enjoy your stay like the door code and the directions. The digital guide book has information on the property and also on the area including restaurants, grocery stores and popular destinations. Guests can go straight to the property at check-in time.

Amenities
Additional Features:
WiFi & Basic Cable.
Large porch.
Fireplace
Washer & Dryer
Central furnace & window A/C

Fishing pond stocked with Trout (limited to catching just enough fish for an evening dinner), but please, NO catch and release. Shared private pond.

Hiking Trails steps away from the cabin

Ping Pong Table
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

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Pops Place - Rustic Cain on Fishing Pond Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicolas P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location and space.Need to be more cleanned in the upper level. Bad smell and lot of dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jackson V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun

Good time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Loved staying here. Remote yet close to fun activities. Will definitely revisit here
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mini vacation

Stayed for the weekend. Loved the quiet secluded home that was so close to Brevard and Hendersonville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful serenity!!

Location was perfect secluded but close to town great atmosphere very Serene and peacefules
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooks D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very cool spot

Great location and cool unique old house. Had a blast exploring the area. Spent a week and never ran out of places and trails to see.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilya E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway spot for Spring Break!

The pond was awesome, the view was scenic, the cabin was quaint. All around exactly what we were hoping for and loads to do in the area including: mountain biking, hiking, fishing, Biltmoring, climbing, eating yummy food, drinking good brews and ending with ice cream!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tia P., Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness

Little slice of Heaven

What a beautiful piece of property to relax and unwind! The scenery was breathtaking and the home was so cozy and comfy! There are great eateries around, so there was plenty to do, see, and taste. However, our favorite part was just to sit and unwind at this beautiful location. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Elaine J., Where do you live?

Location, location, location

The description of the property was accurate. It is a unique, quirky cabin in a picturesque location. We chose this cabin because of the location and it was ideal for that - close to all kinds of hiking, and to Brevard and Hendersonville for eating and shopping. We went at a premium time and paid a premium price. We had some frustrations while there including no DVR as advertised (which the property management remedied the next day), no hair dryer as advertised (also remedied when DVR brought), poor lighting for reading and finding things in the kitchen (including the need to replace several burned out bulbs) and a very disorganized although decently equipped kitchen. The place was clean enough but it needed a “spring cleaning” to get rid of cobwebs and dust on less used areas. In addition we had a mouse siting (never saw droppings) and they responded the next day with a sticky trap. On the plus side we had immediate coommmunication with the property manager via texts and phone calls and they were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting place

We enjoyed our stay. The place was unique and interesting, and conveniently located to the locations we wanted to visit. The grill came in handy and we used it multiple times. If there are certain items you want or need for cooking in the kitchen, then I would bring those things with you. Everything was perfectly fine for us, but I'd say it's more like camping than staying in a condo that has all the bells and whistles.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Location of property is very convenient to town. House is rustic. We loved the fishing and the wildlife and most of all the quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Renting this property through VRBO was easy and convenient. The house is on a super clean and cold pond that is home to rainbow trout. We loved swimming in it.. For a convenient walk you can take the gravel road down to Boylston Hwy and jaunt up Sutton Creek and back. It's the perfect location between Mills River and Brevard. Convenient to everything in that neck of the woods. The property is a classic WNC mountain cottage/cabin. Quaint, quirky and restful. We loved our time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Fathers Day Weekend!

Fantastic time…Pop’s Place Rocks! Had a great time fishing and boating with the boys (5-8yr.) very rustic cabin filled with a lot of history. Close to a lot of activities for the family! See you next year! Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

We loved this cute cabin on the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great place, great location. Fun fishing. Unique house. I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Charles (chucky) L.

Movie Set Home

The most charming home I have ever seen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Gabriela C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice place, but cabin is old and lots of stuff should be fixed and better cleaning

Beautiful place, but the cabin is very old, it was a pretty dirty and AC unit doesn't work very well and also the fridge. But great for Trouts fishing and a lots of stuff to do around. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Beautiful little property with everything you need. It’s so quiet and peaceful would definitely recommend this to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheena G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pops place

We loved our stay at pops place! We have visited North Carolina quite a bit in the last few years to go hiking. Pops place was the perfect place to stay during our hiking adventures. It was centrally located near DuPont state forest, Gorges state park and Pysgah national forest. We enjoyed coming back to pops place for a home cooked dinner after a long day of hiking. Thank you for your hospitality! Sheena and Andrew
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra w.

Relaxation

Pop's Place is extremely cozy, peaceful and relaxing! Right on the water, it creates the illusion that you are on a House Boat. Perfect place in autumn. You can enjoy the leaves, curl up in front of the fire, and fish the trout pond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

The picture says it all

Beautiful setting. Attentive management! Old, crooked floors, but charming. $1500 deposit required. $150 Cleaning fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

James B.

A Hidden Gem

Pops place is a very unique find in todays world of more is better. The home is full of history and surrounded by beauty. It's so peaceful there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Rustic and quiet!

The place was old, the ceilings were low (I'm 6'3"), the floors creaked.....and it was fantastic! The area was secluded and quiet and scenic. Just what we wanted for our 29th anniversary. If we stayed one more day, the owners would have had to drag me out of there! We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

A picturesque cabin in the woods!

The cabin is small, but so charming. We enjoyed being there and the property is one we are already planning to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Joseph H., Orlando, Fl.

It's like staying at Grandpop's cabin in the woods.

Well, it literally is staying at Grandpop's cabin in the woods. We found "Pop's Place" to be very special retreat for a week of family fun in the WNC mountains. Pisgah Forest & Downtown Brevard are about 10 minutes away, Biltmore House & downtown Asheville are about 20 in the other direction. There is a lot to do in the area when you aren't hanging out on the deck. Casting to trout right outside the dining room door is a good start. The property definitely has it's quirks, but they are easily outweighed by it's history & charm. The place is pretty much hand built and was obviously a labor of love for several decades. There are numerous family photos, momentos, and notes on the walls that reinforce the fact that this is a home, not just a house. A few caveats to keep in mind... - If you would rather stay in a shiny, new condo or hotel.... do that. This is different. If you like to camp, you'll love this place. - If you have a toddler or two you should probably wait until they are older before you stay here. The dock is as protected as much as it can be, but it's still open to deep water in a couple places. - Elementary & Middle school age kids will have a blast once they put their devices down. Sliding Rock, Moore's Cove & Looking Glass Falls are a short drive away. - There is a neighbor that apparently lives full-time on the other side of the pond. Do respect their privacy. I assume that they've stocked at least some of the fish in the pond, so practice "catch & release" as much as possible. - The "crooked little house" description refers to the floors. You aren't drunk, the building has settled and the floors do drop off in multiple directions. It's a bit disorienting, but you do get used to it. - If you actually are drunk, you probably haven't made it up the driveway. It's is almost a half mile long, mostly un-paved and not for the impaired or the meek of heart. I enjoyed it, my wife, not so much. You don't need 4WD but I don't think I'd try to do it in a Miata. - Assuming two people share the king size bed in the master bedroom, the place easily sleeps five, six if two share the full size bed in the 2nd bedroom. It's one tub/shower in the downstairs bathroom that limits the capacity. - The upstairs is pretty much "kid sized" the stairs are narrow & the ceilings are low. Our teenaged daughter enjoyed hanging out, reading in the upstairs sitting area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017