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Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!

Holiday home in Union Mills with kitchen

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Nestled in 25 wooded acres, this secluded mountain home invites you to unwind by the wood stove or indulge your senses on the front porch with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a short drive to Chimney Rock State Park and Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

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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.

Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!

Come enjoy our quaint home in the woods. Secluded in the middle of 25 wooded acres, our mountain home will easily accommodate up to five people with room for more. Take in the many spectacles of nature or just warm yourselves by the wood stove. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is only a short drive away as well as Chimney Rock State Park and Tryon International Equestrian Center (only 20-25 miles down the road!) Have your senses overwhelmed by the color and scents of the seasons! ... indulge yourself on the front porch to the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Property manager

Terri Johnk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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

Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House
Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home
Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House
Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home House
Welcome "refuge" ...relax Explore Your Home Away Home

About the area

Union Mills is home to this holiday home. Bechtler House and Rutherford County Farm Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine and Riverside Riding Stables.
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Union Mills, NC

What's nearby

  • Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine - 23 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club - 43 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 48 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Lake Lure - 53 min drive - 49.5 km
  • Gardner-Webb University - 57 min drive - 60.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪57 Alpha Café - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bailey Marketing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Flip Flop Farms - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Gilkey General Store & Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! on 24 Aug 2025 start from AU$322.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! located?

Situated in Union Mills, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Amphitheater, Shotgun Range and Archery Range. South Mountains Game Land and Lucky Strike Gold and Gem Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Welcome to the "Refuge"! ...relax, explore, your home away from home! Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Cabin is very clean and nicely furnished, property overall is well maintained

If you are looking for peace and quiet and privacy, this is the place for you. Close enough to town for convenience, but in the woods and well away from neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Todd C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Peaceful

Everything was clean and cabinets filled with everything you could need. Grounds very nice, lots of outside space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2018