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Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Nestled in the Appalachian mountains above Sam's Creek and Oberlin Falls, Holyfield Hideaway is a serene retreat with an 800 sq.ft. deck offering a propane grill, dining table for 4, hammock chair and more. Unwind around the fire or under the stars while staying connected with fiber internet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 459 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee

Quietly, hidden away under a canopy of trees in the Appalachian mountains, is one of East Tennessee's best-kept secrets - until now. Nestled above Sam's Creek and Oberlin Falls, the Holyfield Hideaway sits on an ancient Indian and buffalo trail - later becoming the old wagon road connecting East Tn. to NC.. Nowadays:), you can drive right up in your car - no steps onto the pavilion deck or through the front door. The 630 sq.ft. Hideaway is furnished with antique brass headboard, king bed, queen sofa bed, pack n’ play upon request, dining table with 4 chairs, kitchen & bathroom w/ standing shower. All connecting to an 800 sq.ft. deck with propane grill, dining table for 4, hammock and so much more. Create memories to last a lifetime while sitting around the fire, dreaming under the stars...
Other things to note - All bed, bath and kitchen linens provided.***dog friendly*** no cats please due to allergies. Limit of 2 dogs & must crate if left alone. Owners will be held responsible for damages. We have heat & airconditioning. We have FIBER INTERNET for your work or school needs. We have a DVR player & a nice selection of family movies. We have a 31” tv with a Firestick. We have plenty to do in our area - hiking at our own Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park (Tennessee’s newest wilderness park) just 4 miles down our road. The Sams Gap crossing of the AT is 3 miles up our road ! Local white-water rafting & ziplining at French Broad Adventures. Skiing/snow boarding is 15 minutes away from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort dine at their restaurant, Smoke and Timber. We are a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat. Our tap water is from our 700’ deep well - we hit the aquaphor- pure, clean and delicious.
We are only 30 minutes away from Johnson City or Asheville. Please familiarize yourself with our directions before approaching as GPS is not always accurate here :( You will want to stop for groceries before arrival. Last stop for groceries/gas from the Johnson City direction on I-26E is Food City in Erwin, exit 37. Last stop for gas/groceries from the Asheville area on I-26W is Ingles in Mars Hill, exit 11. Either one is less than 20 minutes from us. Once here, you’ll never want to leave ! We would love to have you as our guests.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors- not inside of cabin.

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 630 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No smoking or candle burning allowed inside our all wood cabin. You may outside on the deck area.
Use of fire pit in accordance of current county advisory. We have firewood for sale.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only, no cats

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Parents are solely responsible for their children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoors- not inside of cabin.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Property is also known as

Hideaway From it all !
Hideaway in the hills of East Tennessee❤️
Hideaway From it all ! Holyfield Hideaway Flag Pond Tennessee
Hideaway from it all !<br>Holyfield Hideaway Flag Pond Tennessee

About the area

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Flag Pond, TN

What's nearby

  • Sams Gap - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Hatley Pointe Ski Resort - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 46 min drive - 63.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Creek Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - ‬8 min drive
  • Fannie Farkles
  • ‪Mary B's Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Country Cookies and Breads - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead, Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park and Pisgah National Forest. Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and Sams Gap are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Hideaway from it all ! Holyfield Hideaway, Flag Pond, Tennessee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Virginia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!!!!

Everything was wonderful- the cabin, the porch, the creek, and the amazing decor!But the best of all- Chuck & Valda.Will be back often!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Heaven

Perfect secluded location - My husband and I sat outside each night and listened to the creek flowing among all the other sounds of nature. Our kids ran back and forth and loved watching the water move. Chuck and Valda were accommodating and surpassed all of our expectations, truly wonderful people. We especially enjoyed hearing about the history of the property, so interesting! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Mountain Retreat

The hideaway is a great spot for a quiet weekend retreat. Chuck and Valda were delightful. The cabin is clean and cozy and was perfect for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

donna f., waynesville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Love love it here ....can't wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Peaceful Haven in the Woods

We had a great stay at the Hideaway. The hosts were welcoming and helpful. We loved the creek and pavilion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

Wonderful cozy stay. We came for a family wedding in Flag Pond. The host was very accommodating & had great stories about the property & surrounding area. The homemade ice cream and cookies were bonus and greatly appreciated. For a family with 2 small children, this worked well. The outside space was very charming with the old fireplace. Thank you for sharing your lovely space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary get away

We really enjoyed the 200 year old fireplace surrounded by the autumn colors of the surrounding trees. Our hosts, Chuck and Val, were so welcoming when we arrived. We got a tour and enjoyed hearing some local stories and history of the property. Very comfortable stay with everything one could need. Chuck gave us a tour of the other nifty cabins on their property and Val even made us homemade cookies and strawberry ice cream!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

My stay was just what I hoped for! The property was in a perfect location to enjoy abundant hiking opportunities and then come back and relax for a peaceful evening around the historic fireplace. Chuck and Valda are very accommodating and the cabin well stocked with everything I could need. I really appreciated the cleanliness and artful touches. Thank you and I hope to return someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathe of fresh air

Our stay was fantastic, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting in nature and family. My sister and her family rented the other cabin and bunkhouse on property that made for a wonderful vacation between our families. This was her second time staying here bc she loved the property so much. I will def be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Recently stayed at the Holyfield Hideaway and had an excellent time wven with the weather conditions. We stayed the weekend of Hurricane Helene and lost power, internet, cell service and water (well water). Chuck and Val were excellent host kept checking in on us and made sure we had what we needed. We cant wait to visit again when the area recovers from the destruction.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

We found the place very nice and relaxing. Chuck and Valda are a extremely kind people. The place has so much history. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jenn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin Getaway

Perfect property with beautiful landscape. Loved the warm hospitality and our pup even got to play with the host pup too. We loved it. Most definitely the best host I have ever experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Treetop Paradise

Like heaven!! Already trying to figure out how to get back!! Our hosts were awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing!!

The cabin was beautiful and the perfect place to escape into the mountains! Chuck and Valda were the most gracious hosts. This property exceeded our expectations and we’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

This was our favorite short term rental we have ever been to! Super peacful with the sound of a running creek just 100 ft away. The cabins history and surrounding area is a facinating story. The cabin had everything you need to feel comfortable and all kinds of cool knick nacks everywhere you look. You can tell the hosts really put a lot of effort into maintaing the property. A superb value at the listed price, we highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and Relaxing

The Hideaway was perfect! Chuck and Valda have thought of everything! Fully stocked bathroom (even Advil, etc.) and kitchen pantry (oil, seasonings, all the basics - PLUS - to cook a meal), eggs and bagels, homemade ice cream and cookies, ice in the freezer— everything we needed! Side note: the water here is delicious! A fire in the fireplace on the pavilion was perfect in the rain. Sigh… A Christmas movie on the tv with twinkling Christmas tree lights and the sound of rain on the roof—
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the perfect getaway!

We had a great time staying at the Hideaway! Early June weather was perfect and the extremely large porch lifestyle was just to our liking. Wifi was fast and strong to stream or catch up on any work emails. Our pups enjoyed the property too with a mix of areas to walk and to roam. Chuck and Vanda were very welcoming and informative and we look forward to booking again and visiting with them in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can’t wait to come back

Valda and Chuck are great! Everything we needed was there for our stay. Great place to unwind after sightseeing during the day. Our dogs were so happy taking walks on the trails right out the front door. The water is tasty too. We are already planning next our trip back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic little hideaway

This is a fantastic little hideaway in TN that offers a lot of privacy and peace. You can hear the creek and cannot hear road noise. They are dog friendly and our golden retriever had a blast in the creek. Chuck and Valda are incredibly nice hosts and told us all about the history of the property which was fascinating. The home is a tiny home/studio but has all the essentials. We had a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting Place

We would like to thank Velda and Chuck for a most delightful stay. The outdoor spaces were so much fun. I had a fire in the 200 yr old chimney most mornings with my coffee. I have been in the hospitality industry for 42 years and these folk know what they are doing. We felt very well taken care of. Sincerely, Mathew, Hiram, and Lily
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guardian of the forest

We love how the cabin was decorated. Val and Chuck were wonderful. Every day was something great to see. Val and Chuck are wonderful people. She even told about where to off the beaten path
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and Peaceful Mountain Hideway

Easy to find off I 26 warm and comfortable Hideway home on a beautiful property. Hosts were excellent and full of hospitality. We came prepared to stay a few days. Cooked our meals and slept well. Loved listening to the creek at night while we slept. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Father - Son Retreat. Big Success!!!

Wanted a low stress relaxed setting with my son, Lucas, and our Lab, Watch. Had fun hanging out at the Hideaway and visiting areas of interest in east Tennessee and western NC. Valda and Chuck were gracious hosts and made us feel very much at ease. Definitely plan a return trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ken and Laurie Maglocco

We were welcomed by Chuck and Valda as soon as we arrived and made to feel like family. The Hideaway is just that. A great place to decompress and enjoy yourself. Chuck is a true historian of the surrounding area and Valda’s baking is amazing. Never have my husband and I been welcomed by VRBO owners like we were by The Holyfields. We highly recommend this rental property and we will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn’t want to leave

My husband and I celebrated our 31 anniversary.08-14 8-16.All the best reviews of our Host Chuck and Valda are so true.It was great to be able to take our two big dogs with us.Chuck and Valda shared their front yard with us,beautiful view of the water. My favorite was listening to the water and all the moss.Two night isn’t enough,booking more next time. We didn’t want to leave. Thanks again Chuck and Valda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023