Farmhouse on Little Peak Creek Farm!

The Little Peak Creek Farm House is located on 85 acres and i some of the most beautiful mountain land in the high county. There is a second listing on this site for a TREE HOUSE to rent as well . The number of that listing is #1317532.

Each rental is a 2 night minimum. The farmhouse is intended for 4 but requires an extra person fee of $20.00 for use of the roll away bed . The third bedroom is not located in the farm house , it is a tiny but creative 9x9 tiny house located in what was a smokehouse and requires and if added on requires extra fee of $40.00per night . We allow 2 dogs ,each under 50 pounds , are welcome for the fee of $25.00 per night per dog. We ask that you keep the furniture covered with sheets or a blanket , if your dog is a couch potato.

In the winter, check weather to see if it calls for snow . You may need to bring front wheel or 4 wheel drive . Low profile vehicles may rub the water break bumps we need for erosion purposes.
The farm has open pasture land, with VERY friendly farm animals for the whole family to enjoy. We have horses, mini horses, goats, donkeys, and chickens.
There are large hardwood forests and pine forests with trails winding all through the property. A three mile trail around the outer edges of the property will soon be completed. The trail to one overlook offers a deck and chairs, and a view of every major mountain in the county, including the mountains in Virginia . Another overlook has a wildflower field and the most recent overlook has a firepit. You can hike to the top for the sunset or stay for the best star gazing anywhere!
You may gather your own eggs and herbs, when in season from the cabin doorstep.

In the evening the property is great for stargazing as there is no light pollution . Enjoy the cabin's front yard or lull away the afternoon in the hammock. If you are a hiker we have added an observation shack at the top of the Summit Trail where you can build a fire and watch the sun go down and then have great stargazing over the entire sky. We have provided binoculars, blankets and lounge chairs for your use when you climb to the top of Summit Trail. You could also visit early morning for wonderful photo opportunity of various wildlife!

There is a large Bocce Ball court and a Game Shack in the front yard for day and night time entertainment. There are a lot of great outdoor games for children and adults. Enjoy reading and relaxing on the front or back porch, or on a rainy day find a movie to watch. The cabin has Direct tv and Netflix, , it has wi-fi. for checking your email. Young kids can enjoy the sand box which is on the lower level of the smokehouse and is enclosed, while you can watch from rocking chairs on the porch. We offer a portable movie projector for an evening movie outdoors by the creek!

If you love animals we have chickens, goats, donkeys, dogs and horses. Feel free to visit them as you wander the property on our hiking trails . They love small bites of carrot, apples and a favorite is animal crackers!

The owners live in a separate lodge on the property , but are a good distance from the cabin offering all the privacy you want. Their home is adjacent to a pond . They prefer to consider the pond area at their home their private space, but they are happy for you to stop to snap a picture or two. As you pass their home on the trail to the overlook you will see hillsides planted with wildflowers in the spring, summer and fall.
The FARMHOUES cabin is charming and allows you to return to a simpler time. It is decorated beautifully and provides a homey atmosphere. You will want to adopt it as your own second home after your first visit. In the summer The Willingham's have a personal garden, where they grow their food for winter, and is a place to visit and learn about the plants grown there or you can produce some beautiful photographs to document your trip. If there are extra veggies we will offer what we produce an abundance of.

The smokehouse studio is a private space to sleep 2 and does require an additional fee of $40.00. It does not have it's own bathroom so you will need to walk a short distance to the farmhouse for use of the bathroom . From the smoke house you will hear and see the creek and waterfall from your bed!

The stunning barn rebuilt in 2013, after a tragic fire, is a studio and gallery downstairs and has products for sale produced by the Willingham's. It is also a venue for weddings and family reunions or parties. It has rental rated based on the number of guests. A bathroom was added in 2021.

The Farm, is well located for everything you would want to do. It is only 15 minutes from the historic town of West Jefferson. The town has a wide variety of interesting shops, great choices for dining, galleries, and a wonderful farmers market. To see what is happening in Ashe County go to ,Ashe county Chamber of Commerce for an updated list of fun things to do while you visit. There are dozens of links to give you information.

West Jefferson has backstreet concerts in summer, as well as many other events all year round. There are plays and performances at the Civic Center. From the FARMHOUSE you can be on the New River in only 2 minutes for tubing, fishing, kayaking or canoeing , The Blue Ridge Parkway is only five minutes away. The New River State Park is only 10 minutes away , with an indoor theater and walk through exhibit where you can learn about the history of the county. The farm adjoins Wagoner State Park where you can hike and enjoy the river. Across the street from the driveway to the FARMHOUSE is a gem mine where children and adults can pan for interesting gems and treasures from the old Ore Knob Mine from April through October . In 2014 one lucky individual found a sapphire valued at $16,000. The owner there can set your stones if you wish to create an unusual piece of jewelry to remember your trip!

In the winter the ski slopes are about 1 and a half hours away, but there is sledding on the farm when we have a good snow and there are hills for a good sled run!
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