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Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna

Travelers find peace on a 100-acre mountain farm where they can hike to waterfalls, collect fresh eggs from the coop, and fish for trout under starry skies

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Willet Ponds Farm invites visitors to experience authentic Appalachian farm life. Help with animal care, join horse trail rides or lessons, and explore nearby hiking trails. Evenings by the firepit are perfect for marshmallow roasts after days in the mountain air.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Todd, this farm stay is near theme parks and in the mountains. Elk Knob Gameland and Tater Hill Plant Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Turchin Center for the Visual Arts and Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Travelling with kids? Consider Magic Mountain Mini Golf and Arcade and Tweetsie Railroad. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging. Visit our Todd travel guide
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Todd, NC

What's nearby

  • Elk Knob State Park
    Elk Knob State Park
    18 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Boone_AppalachianStateUniversity_6172349-4
    Appalachian State University
    23 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • The Mill at Rock Creek
    13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Elk Knob Gameland
    16 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex
    19 min drive - 13.7 miles

Restaurants

  • Skullz Tavern - Mountain Meadows
    19 min drive
  • Crooked Oaks
    13 min drive
  • Pie Daze
    24 min drive

About this property

Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna

  • Family-friendly farm stay in the mountains
  • You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this farm stay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Smoke-free property, barbecues and games
    • A video library, books and outdoor furniture
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna feature comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 22

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please encourage your children to be respectful of nature and all creatures on the farm.

Please help us keep the family friendly--no parties, guns, fireworks, or loud music.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Note from host: No Exceptions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Children adore this place!

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 12 mi (20 km) of The Mill at Rock Creek, Elk Knob Gameland and Tater Hill Plant Preserve. Elk Knob State Park and Mountain Aire Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Live on a Horse Farm, Kids Ride Horses, Gather Eggs, Hike, Fish, Swim, Sauna Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time we have stayed at the farm. Still a very comfortable place with plenty of morning activities for the kids. Had a great time, house is always clean and ready for guests. We will be booking it again in the future. Many thanks to Walton.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing beauty. Access to wonderful hikes. Farm environment. Nature. Host is very kind and generous - really a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

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

Great time on the farm!!

The kids (4&7) had a blast!! They got to ride horses, collect eggs, feed the animals and go fishing. It was a great stay. Walton makes it even more special. We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Another great visit to the farm

We all enjoyed the views, treasure hunt, and animals very much! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

farm life

Great stay at the farm! Walton was a great host, helping the kids with the animals and some farm chores.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

Beautiful

Lovely property Walt is always friendly and helpful. The area is so peaceful. We love it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

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

Beautiful, quiet, spacious and fun

My wife and I, and our kids really enjoyed this quiet and rural farm- plenty of space for the kids to roam, they loved collecting eggs from the chickens, feeding the pig and brushing the horses. Small pond is great for taking very young ones canoeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Love this place.

Such a special place to spend time, away from the hustle and bustle. It’s close enough to a couple of towns that you can venture out easily, but I always feel totally relaxed and at peace when I’m here. By no means us it a luxury vacation, but that’s the point. Surrounded by the wonderful animals, creek, mountains, etc it is truly amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

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

Great weekend

Awesome weekend. The kids loved the experience. We will certainly go back. No post 'Helene' issues. Can't wait to go return. Thank you Walton.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Best mountain vacation!!

This was our second year staying at the Old Farmhouse. It was just as wonderful as last year! Property is well maintained, clean, and has everything that you need. Our family of six enjoyed helping with the farm chores, talking with Farmer Walton (such an interesting and kind man), roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, petting sweet Piper and Penelope, and generally just relaxing and being together. We also canoed on the New River and spent time in Boone. We hope to be able to come again in the future for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh R.

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

"Best vacation EVER"

This was the quote i got from both my daughters. All the comforts of home, literally in the middle of nowhere. The wifi was excellent. We had everything we needed. Short drive to town and all necessities. The fire pit was used on our last night for smores. I give the farmhouse 5/5 stars, and would definitely recommend it to anyone going to an App St game!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Always a fun time

We come here almost every year for my daughter‘s birthday, which she requests every year. And she loves to stay in the farmhouse because all the animals are nearby. You can meet Mr. Walton at the barn in the mornings and help feed the animals and visit the horses. There’s a fun treasure hunt and fairy forest. We have also stayed at the nest in the past and had a great time, but my daughter likes being down at the farmhouse with all of the animals, especially Piper who would visit us every day. The town of West Jefferson is nearby with some fun shops. Don’t let the fact that there’s only one bathroom in the old farmhouse scare you… It’s huge. There’s always six or seven of us and we’ve never had a problem. We have always had a fun time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Best place to stay EVER!!!!

We could not have asked for a better place to stay. We only stayed a short, weekend stay but we had a blast. We were there in mid October and the fall colors were absolutely beautiful. The house was perfect. My wife absolutely loved it. She said it reminded her of her aunts house in Kentucky. The whole farm is wonderful. We really enjoyed hearing the roosters crow each morning and petting the horses, donkey and best of all was meeting "Piper" their dog. Piper went along on one our hikes up the mountain. If we could give it a 10 star rating we would. We are defiantly going back. If you want to experience the best in mountain living on a fantastic real live farm then you need to book this place for your next vacation. You won't regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Best mountain house ever!

Our family of six truly loved our stay at the Old Farmhouse! The house was clean and comfortable as well as filled with interesting books (a complete set of Shakespeare's plays!) and toys for the children. It was an old house, but everything worked well. The one bathroom was gigantic, and we did not have a problem sharing it. While the attic had a very low ceiling, it had several windows and was perfect for the children. Farmer Walton was a charming and interesting host and the entire family (children, teenagers, and adults) enjoyed feeding the animals, finding eggs, hanging out with Piper (the dog) and Valentine (the turkey) on the deck, exploring the fairy trail, and hiking the many other trails. My older kids and husband even learned how to build a fence! The location was very convenient as well; it was only 20-30 minutes to Boone and 5-10 minutes to Todd, a very small town, but home to a great outfitter for canoeing/kayaking on the New River. Everyone was sad to leave, and we are definitely hoping to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was cozy and just what we needed for attending a wedding nearby. Shopping was close enough to get food and supplies. Very nice place to relax and take in the scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a wonderful 3 days at Willet’s Pond. We Spent our days hiking, hanging out with the farm animals and marveling at the quiet beauty surrounding the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

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

Prompt and friendly

We enjoyed our stay and the host was so kind and helpful. Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ella F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's our 5th stay as a family with two growing kids, the oldest is now 12 and still enjoys visits to the farm. There's something very special about this farm stay and I'm sure we'll be returning again. We always love feeding the animals, relaxing on the porch, listening to the creek and the animals. We got to use the sauna this trip and that was quite the lovely experience, especially as a thunderstorm rolled through.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W.

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

Great family trip

We enjoyed the farm life! Our children learned so much and had so much fun with animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

harvey n.

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

Very clean well kept everything was maintained very well

It was very cold with snow but they had plenty of heat we stayed very comfortable it is a very beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Old Farm House! Walt kindly allowed us to follow him around and help with farm chores which our three girls (ages 6-12) loved! Walt also very patiently took us on a horseback trail ride with first time riders. The Old Farm House smelled like an older house when we arrived, but after airing it out by opening the windows it was much better. We will definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRANDI G.

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

Breath of fresh air

Such a wonderful place away from the hustle of everyday life. Close enough to enjoy Boone, but far enough away to unwind. Great for kids to unplug and enjoy nature. Look forward to coming back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

Thanks! Your farmhouse was lovely. We enjoyed the farm fresh eggs and had a great time riding horses with the owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iveta K.

Fun with animals

Our kids (8,9,11) just absolutely loved hanging out with all the animals, especially the dogs and Josephine, the pig. Walton took them horse back riding too and it was the highlight of the stay. They helped out with feedings, picking eggs and few other things. We stayed at the Old Farmhouse and it is very comfortable. Kids are already begging to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Most beautiful place.

A year later all the kids still talk about this place. Just something magical about sitting on the front porch and being greeted by a peacock. Or watching the rabbits hop around. My kids favorite part was probably playing in the creek. Owner was absolutely fantastic and let us feed all the animals. They let the kids help with chores. Its an experience, i think they'll always have.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022