Escape to The River's Call Inn, a charming barn house experience nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy playing with miniature goats, fishing for rainbow trout, and relaxing on the large covered porch with river-front views - complete with Adirondack rocking chairs and a delightful moonshine bar.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Parking available
Hot Tub
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Add dates for prices
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
RARE FIND: Miniature Goats ♥, River, Hot Tub, & Barn House! The River's Call Inn
Asheville Airport: 20 minutes Asheville: 30 minutes You can use Marked Tree Vineyard in Flat Rock as a reference as it is just down the street from us ;)
Escape to The River's Call Inn, a one-of-a-kind barn house experience just feet away from the Hungry River, nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy playing with the miniature goats, fishing for rainbow trout, and playing in the river...all while on the property!
A SIMPLER TIME Relax and let the river's song sooth your soul from every bit of the 10.5 acre property. Enjoy the pattering of the evening rain on the tin roof, while rockin' away your blues with river-front views on the large old-fashioned covered porch – complete with Adirondack rocking chairs and a delightful moonshine bar. Play with the adorable miniature goats and then take an exhilarating dip to cool off, or explore the river bed to hunt for arrowheads or stack rocks. Play a fun-filled game of cornhole, or test your lassoing skills with a practice steer head. Under a starry-filled night share stories and memories around the fire pit, or join in on an entertaining game of giant Jenga. Then finish the night by escaping to the large old-fashioned back porch for a relaxing soak in the hot tub.
THE LAYOUT Enjoy a 1940's barn renovated into a unique 4 bedroom, 2 bath getaway. Its clean, farmhouse charm creates the perfect home away from home. Downstairs is a family room with sofa bed and two large master suites – each with a queen bed and shared full bathroom. Upstairs has a kitchen w/ island seating, a full bathroom, living room with sofa bed, dining table, and two bedrooms – each with a full-sized bed. Snuggle up into plush white linens, and crack open your window for nature's own river lullaby. Wake up to a cheerful kitchen stocked with all of the comfort amenities of home. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and take a seat at one of the bistro tables on the upstairs porch for a tree-top view of the river while being serenaded by a morning chorus of birds.
Follow us on Instagram! @theriverscallinn
Q&A:
Refund Policy Refund policy details are listed before booking. If concerned about possible circumstances affecting your arrival or stay, please consider purchasing travel insurance.
Rates / Additional Guests Once booked your rates (including price for additional guests) are locked in and subject to the refund policy agreed upon at booking. If you need to add guests (including children), please let hosts know several days before check-in so they can update your reservation and send an additional invoice if applicable. Each person over 4 guests is $25/night per person. Anyone that comes on the property is considered to be a nightly guest. The maximum number of guests allowed on the property is 12.
Goats Feel free to visit the goats if you'd like! Please make sure their outer gate STAYS CLOSED after going in and out so they don't sneak out, and that children are always accompanied BY AN ADULT because sometimes the gate is hard to close. They have very sensitive stomachs and some of the plants in the yard are toxic to them. There will be a cup of treats provided for you to hand feed to them if you'd like. Please only give them treats and nothing else. Please do not chase or stress out animals.
Children This is a fantastic place for families, but children need to be supervised at all times. Property and home is not child-safe. Extra caution with wildlife, nature, farm animals, stairs, bridge, river, springs, fire pit, hot tub, furniture, and decor. Person who books assumes all responsibility.
Pets The barn house is pet-free to help keep it clean and hypoallergenic. You will probably see two adorable cats out roaming the grounds - Shino and Miss Marilyn. They love to be petted and held, but please don't invite them inside. They have been loving the great outdoors for over 15 years now! You might also see Mark or Katrina out walking Blu and Jax. Although they are very loving, it is best to admire their cuteness from afar since they are puppies and still learning manners.
Hot Tub Never leave children unattended. Keep cover on and turn off high jets when not in use. Add water with nearby hose if water level gets below jets. No glass or smoking in hot tub area. Do not jump in hot tub or sit on cover. The hot tub is set at its max. temp. of 104 degrees (which is nice and hot). Please do not turn down below 101 degrees and please turn back up to 104 degrees before check-out. Occasionally it will have fresh water and will temporarily be lower as it heats up again. Guests will be responsible for any extra electricity used due to not putting cover on immediately after use, and responsible for cost of repair/replacement/delivery of hot tub if water gets below the jets.
Smoking Smoking is allowed in fire pit area and under the covered patio next to sliding door where there is an ashtray. No smoking anywhere else, such as other covered patios, hot tub, in the house, or on balcony. Please keep nearby windows closed and be sure to put butts in ashtrays.
River The river that runs along the property is called The Hungry River. On an average day, it is crystal clear and ranges from about 1-3 feet deep. During a heavy rain it can quickly rise temporarily. When the river as at a normal height, feel free to play in the swimming hole, stack rocks, and fish for rainbow trout. Please don't take home rocks. Down the driveway by the bridge to the property is a popular spot for local fly fishermen. Any person 16 or older will need a NC fishing license that can be purchased at the N.C. Wildlife website. Along the river you may find beautiful rocks, arrowheads, crawfish, turtles, frogs, rainbow trout, snakes, otters, ground hogs, birds, deer, and more! Enter at your own risk. Rocks can be slippery. No diving or jumping into river – it is too shallow and there are too many rocks. It is best to stay clear of the water when the water is not clear. Please never leave children unattended. No lifeguard on duty. Water shoes can help protect feet. Please pick up all trash and don’t leave items out overnight.
WIFI + LANDLINE WIFI is included. Connection is usually good but can be slow especially during storms or evenings when everyone is streaming on their devices. Guests have successfully done homeschooling and zoom meetings. Downloading/uploading large files and streaming video games is not recommended. Cell phone signal is not available, but WIFI calling can easily be activated for most cell phones. Instructions will be provided. A landline phone is available for emergencies as well.
Parking Five to six vehicles can park comfortably next to the barn house. There is additional parking on the property as well.
Sofa Beds Downstairs there is a full-sized sofa bed with upgraded mattress. Linens provided. Please put all used linens on top of sofa upon check-out.
Fire Pit Please bring firewood, lighter, and fire starter for your stay. Bundles available at nearby grocery stores and gas stations. Please try and burn up all wood in the firepit by end of stay to help keep it clean and so that wet wood is not left over for next guests.
Grill The grill has two tanks so that you do not run out of propane. Please let hosts know if you go through the first tank, so they will know to fill it. If you bring your own grill, please do not use under covered porch or inside.
Laundry For 5-night bookings or longer, hosts will wash and fold laundry up to two loads for you complimentary if available. Hosts are not responsible for damages during washing/drying. There is a really nice laundry mat in Downtown Hendersonville with wash and fold available as well. No washer or dryer in the barn house. There are plenty of extra hooks inside and outside to dry wet clothes and towels from a day of playing in the river. Please bring your own laundry soap for hand washing items if needed.
Furniture and Blankets Please keep movement of furniture and decor to a minimum as it can cause extra wear/damage. Do not take indoor items outside, such as television, blankets, furniture, etc. Do not grill under the covered patio or inside.
Towels White indoor bath towels and hand towels are provided for drying off clean things only. Striped towels hanging outside are provided for outdoor river/picnic/hot tub use.
Trash If kitchen trash can gets full, please take bags downstairs to the large trash cans on the back porch near hot tub. Small tin trash can with lid is available outside on front porch near moonshine bar. Please pick up all food and trash immediately and keep lid on all trash cans to to avoid unexpected visitors.
Products Products such as lotion, baggies, etc. are there to use for convenience during your stay, but please leave remainder for the next guests when you check out.
Off Limit Areas Hosts’ brick house, garage, and workshop are off limits. Hosts' pups like to make a lot of noise when walking near the brick house, so please keep that to a minimum. If you need to contact hosts, please message them unless there is an emergency. The studio bungalow behind the fire pit is off limits due to its being under construction. Refer to rules about farm animal spaces.
Things You Might Want to Pack Water shoes to protect your feet in the river, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, fire pit items, high-chairs for kiddos, outdoor blankets, and an extra set of clothes to get dirty while playing with the goats.
Things Provided Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, ear swabs, face wipes, cotton balls, wash cloths, hand towels, bath towels, two hair dryers, toilet paper, tissues, outdoor towels, coffee, linens, extra blankets for beds, pillows, indoor throw blankets, two irons, two ironing boards, clothes hangers, small safe, filtered water, fully-equipped kitchen, Netflix, DVDs, board games, and outdoor games.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
4 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smooth flooring in public areas
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Refer to Q&A for details
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours 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
Garden
Similar properties
This House Is Lake Summit, Truly Original but with all the Modern Amenities
This House Is Lake Summit, Truly Original but with all the Modern Amenities
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Full list of rules are listed in Q&A section of listing, messaged before arrival, and are printed in Welcome Book. Please share with entire group.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Not child safe - Refer to Q&A for details
Events
No events allowed
Might be possible with event fee & extra deposit
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Refer to Q&A for details
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Might be possible with event fee & extra deposit
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
River Hot Tub Fire Pit Rare Barn House Experience River's Call
About the neighborhood
Flat Rock, NC
What's nearby
Burntshirt Vineyards - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Green River - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
Jackson Park - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
The Park at Flat Rock - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
Blue Ridge Mall - 13 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Dairi-O - 10 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 9 min drive
Cook Out - 13 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is RARE FIND: Miniature Goats ♥, River, Hot Tub, & Barn House! The River's Call Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at RARE FIND: Miniature Goats ♥, River, Hot Tub, & Barn House! The River's Call Inn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at RARE FIND: Miniature Goats ♥, River, Hot Tub, & Barn House! The River's Call Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is RARE FIND: Miniature Goats ♥, River, Hot Tub, & Barn House! The River's Call Inn located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Burntshirt Vineyards, Mineral and Lapidary Museum, and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. The Park at Flat Rock and Jackson Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Have a question?
AI iconBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.