Emerald Gate Farm

Description from the owner

This 4 bedroom, 3 bath vacation rental is located on 13 acres of beautiful rolling mountain property with so much to do you'll spend most of your time right here. The main quarters are all on one floor. Drive into the two car garage and go right into the kitchen with your groceries.

There is a basement room as an option for larger families or groups vacationing together. A perfect place for the kids. Three beds, a bathroom, TV, refrigerator, and kitchen.

Ponds, gardens, creeks, springs and mountain hiking trails to explore. The "Farm Stay" experience has resident yard birds, trout, and egg laying chickens. All are protected... by Polly and Clyde. You are welcome to use the eggs and whatever else is in season from the fruit trees, grape vines and berry, vegetable and mushroom gardens.

Red and black raspberries, blackberries, apple, peach, pear, cherry, elderberry and black walnut trees will add to your menu. The fully equipped kitchen: 2 ovens, 6 gas burner cook top, microwave, trash compactor & ice making fridge make it easy to use our home grown produce.

Our 3 fishing ponds have resident ducks and geese besides trout, bass and catfish.

Pets welcome conditionally.

This estate is very private and secluded yet close to the small towns of Waynesville and Maggie Valley where there is golf, antiquing, river rafting, restaurants and Lake Junuluska.

Located exactly 3 miles from route 40 which will take you to Asheville 30 miles to the east. Close to 3 different entrance points for the Blue Ridge Parkway and very close to the Smokey Mountain National Park, Cataloochee Valley where Elk can be seen every afternoon and the Cherokee Reservation with Harrah’s Casino.

At 3600 ft it is usually cool enough to just open the windows, but we have a "Green" geothermal heat pump that provides both heat and ac when needed. There is a beautiful mountain view from your bedroom window and from the half-covered wrap around deck where you can relax and barbeque in the shade or the sunshine. Summer nights are spectacular with fireflies competing with the stars.

Other amenities are our two-car garage, 13 acres, a barn and basement. Inside there is wireless high speed internet, DirecTV and free long distance anywhere in the Continental US. And a resident guide and caretaker living in a separate cabin next to the barn.Read more

Additional Location Information

This estate is up in the mountains, a remote setting but only 3 miles from route 40. Good roads and gradual slope make it accessible all year round.
Remote yet close to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Asheville, Cherokee, Cataloochee and Gatlinburg and Pidgeon Forge Tennessee.

Location Type Away from it all, Mountain, Rural

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

All quoted prices already include tax and cleaning fee.
All rates are negotiable.
Discounts available for off season times and last minute rentals.

What Past Guests Are Saying

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• Fastballss
  Cocoa Beach, Florida

  Florida Kids First Snow Experience

  Left on 02/25/2010 for a stay in February 2010
  
  

  Our family decided to take a trip to the North Carolina Mountains from Sunny Cocoa Beach, Florida in February of 2010 to try and give our 3 kids (2, 8 and 11) their first snow experience as it was plentiful this year on the East Coast. We reached out to several select properties online that were of interest to us for rental information.
  I can't begin to tell you how fortunate we are that we decided to stay at the Emerald Gate Farm. The owner (JC) sold us on the property over the phone and via e-mail. But, it wasn't until we arrived that that all of the built up excitement became a reality. The pictures on the site (which were nice) didn't do this property enough justice.
  JC was extremely hospitable and the property was absolutely amazing. From the Cozy Living Room where our entire Family gathered around the Fireplace daily to the wide open property where our kids could be kids and explore. There were horses, roosters, geese, sled riding, building snowmen, streams, smores at the camp fire, ponds with fish, and much more... The house was very spacious and had everything you needed. Our Master bedroom opened up to the valley for a beautiful panoramic view andytime of the day.
  Our kids got to experience snow for the first time and play in it everyday, and I can't imagine a better place for that to have happened than on the Emerald Gate Farm.
  We didn't even leave the property a couple of days, as there was so much for the kids to do right there, and we just relaxed and enjoyed the mountainous views. However, we were only 10 minutes from the Cataloochie Ski Resort and Town.
  We are already planning our next trip up there to see JC and all of his animals. We are certainly fortunate and appreciative of JC and the experience he gave our family. I would highly recommend the Emerald Gate Farm to any family.

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  Would you recommend this vacation rental to a friend? Yes

  Recommended for: Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Luxury, Families w children, Rugged

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• Lyn
  Nashville. TN

  Can We Keep Emerald Gate Farm a Secret?

  Left on 02/16/2010 for a stay in March 2009
  
  

  I think our secret has been discovered. This great cabin, tucked away in a
  gorgeous high mountain valley near Catalochee has easy Interstate access
  and a quick ride to Waynesville or Asheville. It is a jewel.
  
  We love cooking and JC Dobson makes it easy with a cook's kitchen and a
  comfortable, updated space. Our three young children also look forward to
  our stay each time. Staying at Emerald Gate is an annual to bi-annual event
  for us now. You will be treated to garden bounty if you go in the summer.
  JC has quite a summer crop of fruits and vegetables. Even better, his
  cooking will amaze and delight. He is the ultimate host.
  
  The children love the farm animals and all the places to explore. With hiking
  and skiing close by we are never without activities, but you can make a day
  of it just hanging out, feeding ducks, riding horses and touring the farm
  with JC. It is a relaxing escape to WNC that will not disappoint.
  
  Lyn & Louis H. Nashville, TN

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Friends, Groups, Tourists, Families w teenagers, Romantic, Disabilities, Families w children, Rugged, Singles

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• Rick
  Ft Lauderdale Florida

  Tranquil and safe farm/ ranch life amid Arts and Craftsy Waynes

  Left on 02/16/2010 for a stay in September 2009
  
  

  I've stayed at this location several times and I love the wrap around porch with a grand view of the Great Smokey mountains. If you take the ride into the National Park there are elk along the road which I thought were only out west.
  
  It is far enough from town to feel the old Carolina mountain life and close enough to go in to Waynesville twice a day if you wish. Its also got enough elevation to make the summer weather pleasant.
  
  I like eating the apples off a tree there because its a variety the supermarkets don't carry.
  
  I look forward to an October visit when the leaves change since my early September visit was too soon.
  
  I could live there, but grandchildren keep me in Florida. Rick
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• susan
  Englewood Fl

  An Awesome Family Vacation

  Left on 02/14/2010 for a stay in December 2009
  
  

  My husband, myself, our 16 year old son, our 19 year old daughter and her boyfriend stayed at Emerald Gate Farm for a week. The home was very comfortable and had everything we needed. We loved feeding the geese and Sampson. The location was great. The view was wonderful. It was an awesome vacation and were sorry when it was time for us to go home.

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