Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly!
Ennice, Alleghany County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! Welcome to the iconic Higgins House, a beautiful farmhouse nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the mountain farm life and relax on 6 acres of property with a bubbling mountain stream. Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and conveniently located between Sparta, NC and Galax, VA. Within easy driving distance of the N...
Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! Welcome to the iconic Higgins House, a beautiful farmhouse nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the mountain farm life and relax on 6 acres of property with a bubbling mountain stream. Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and conveniently located between Sparta, NC and Galax, VA. Within easy driving distance of the New River Trail, Blue Ridge Music Center, Stone Mountain State Park, Doughton Park, and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area for lots of outdoor fun. Construction of this historic house started prior to the civil war. The house is built upon a rock foundation with mortise and tenon logs and features interesting historic features such as hand planed interior boards, three chimneys with two wood burning fireplaces, two covered porches, and original hardwood floors. Outbuildings include a spring house previously used for refrigeration and a barn built over the nearby stream.Though full of historic character, enjoy modern comforts including fully functional kitchen with dishwasher, claw footed soaking tub and shower in the large bathroom, air conditioning for warmer mountain days, and double filtered mountain spring water.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 50+ Mbps
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Wood stove
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Smart TV
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 21
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
- Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
About the area
Ennice
Ennice is home to this farm stay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Jefferson National Forest, while Blue Ridge Music Center and Rex Theater are cultural highlights.
Nearby locations
- Blue Ridge Music Center 16 min drive
- Rex Theater 19 min drive
- Stone Mountain State Park 28 min drive
- Olde Beau Golf and Country Club 30 min drive
- Shelton Vineyards 40 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Saddle Mountain Cafe 9 min drive
- Mt Vale Vineyards 13 min drive
- Country Cupboard Cafe 4 min drive
- La Tapatia Mexican 11 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Old Farmhouse, the real thing! Family and Pet Friendly! located?
Situated in Ennice, this farm stay is within 12 miles (20 km) of New River, Mt Vale Vineyards and Blue Ridge Music Center. Wayne Henderson's Workshop and Rex Theater are also within 12 miles (20 km).