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Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Experience the beauty of Vaquero, a tranquil retreat nestled in the valley near Brevard. Enjoy FREE activities like skiing, rock wall climbing and whitewater rafting for stays 28 nights or less. Unwind on the screened porch overlooking the pasture and dramatic mountain view beyond.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass

Former horse farm called Vaquero (Spanish for "Horseman"). Secure storage for bikes and gear. Faces the French Broad River Valley with mountains in the distance. Only 10 minutes to downtown Brevard and close to DuPont State Forest and Pisgah Forest. Single level home on a flat lot. Very private, great for bikers, convenient to attractions. FREE activities including Biltmore, Rock Wall, Zipline, Whitewater Rafting, Trampoline Park, Snow Tubing and Axe Throwing.

Vaquero's outdoor spaces have been lovingly maintained and include a screened porch and deck that overlook the pasture and the dramatic mountain view beyond. There is a lovely pergola where you will find both a gas grill and a charcoal grill. The pond beside it has a little dock, which is a peaceful place to sit and relax. We are nestled in the valley so you don't have to drive on any twisty mountain roads to get here.

Come explore Brevard, Asheville, Hendersonville and the surrounding communities. Vaquero is located a mere 2 mile drive to Oskar Blues Brewery and several other excellent local breweries. Beautiful Sierra Nevada Brewery is only about a 30 minute drive away with tours and a restaurant. We are just minutes from downtown Brevard and the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. It's also a short drive to DuPont State Forest, the site of the beautiful waterfalls featured in The Hunger Games. Opportunities for outdoor activities are endless, including biking, hiking and sightseeing.

Downtown Brevard streets have a quaint small town feel but boast fantastic dining choices, bakeries, shopping, and several local art galleries. A favorite is Main Street Ltd., a great gift shop right next to Quotations Cafe. Of course, Brevard is home to the renowned Brevard Music Center, and is also host to annual festivals including the White Squirrel Festival in early June, the Twilight Tour and festival in early December, great 4th of July festivals, the Mountain Song Festival every September, and lots of fun activities on Halloween (Brevard is in Transylvania County, after all).

Please note the maximum stay for Vaquero is two weeks. PET NOTE: Dogs only, no cats please.

We are so excited to host your visit! The Pete Key Properties team welcomes you and is here to help create a memorable experience. Enjoy the free activities described above, and you can also book helicopter tours, e-bikes, wellness tours and hiking and more through our Activity Concierge. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need anything at all. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Rules

No Smoking or Vaping indoors Quiet time 10pm to 7am No candles or open flames No parties or events No rearranging or moving furniture

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Property is also known as

Vaquero Oasis Close To Brevard
Vaquero Country Oasis Close to Brevard Pisgah Forest
Vaquero Country Oasis Close to Brevard Private vacation home
898142

About the neighborhood

Located in Pisgah Forest, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Transylvania Heritage Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Johnson Farm. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Pisgah Forest, NC

What's nearby

  • Brevard College - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Looking Glass Falls - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Sliding Rock - 22 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tasty Weasel Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of French Broad River and Davidson River. Pisgah National Forest is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Vaquero on French Broad River valley near Brevard, one level, Dogs OK, free Biltmore Pass Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is deligtful and well stocked. Perfect place for my family to enjoy time together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Nice property

Very clean. Thoughtfully set up Very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Great trip to Brevard

Third time staying here. Great house and an even better location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short vacation

Enjoyed the deck and screened porch with the view. Very convenient to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeromy w.

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

Nice place

I’d stay there ahain
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., Chapin SC

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

2nd time trip

This was our second time visiting this property and the house and location are great. Very close to downtown and Oskar Blues brewery.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Quiet nice getaway

Property was very clean and well stocked. Nice and private. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith V.

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

Great location in Brevard

This property is an excellent base for activities in the Brevard area. A pastoral setting, this farmhouse is out in the countryside but within minutes of Pisgah/Brevard. We will use this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

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

Serene Setting and Great Amenities

This home had everything we needed and a whole lot more. Everything worked perfectly well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

Great place!

We loved staying here, very clean and homey! We loved the back yard and deck- very pretty area. Only concern was with our dogs the property was not technically fenced in by the road so they could have ran out onto the street but other than that was the perfect property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan T.

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

Perfect for our needs

The house was perfect for our short vacation. The house was very well maintained and clean. The pictures don't do the house justice. Very well decorated and well stocked with everything you need for your stay. The grounds are fantastic, with an assortment that can be enjoyed right from the screened porch. The location allows easy access for anything you want to do, Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Enjoyable Vacation

The property was very clean when we arrived. So peaceful and quiet. Although the weather was not perfect we enjoyed the property and especially the screened in porch. The fact that we could bring our extended family (fur babies) made it even more wonderful. We will surely be visiting again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley E., Salisbury, NC

A Lovely Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first visit to the Brevard area and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. It's nicely appointed, comfortable and very clean. The property is beautiful, peaceful and well-kept. We highly recommend a stay at this property.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin D., Willow Spring, NC

Another Great Christmas Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second year we’ve rented this house as overflow space for family holiday gathering. It is just perfect. Kitchen is well stocked, beds are comfortable and we appreciated the large TV for sports. The view of frost covered fields from the kitchen was so beautiful. Property is close to Brevard for groceries and shopping. We’ll be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lorraine A.

Wonderful mountain home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house has everything you need and all in working order. We just loved the location and easy to get to. There are no steep driveways to fight getting up. The weather was chilly so we didn’t use the beautiful bbq area or the porch. Definitely would stay here again. No bugs and very clean, two of my top of the list requirements.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Great Location to enjoy all the area has to offer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is located between Pisgah Forest and Dupont State Forest and is close to many of the area breweries. We enjoyed the views in the evening from both the inside and outside decks. Only the cool weather kept us away from the pond in the evenings. The yard had plenty of space for our 2 dogs to run and play. I would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Allan W., Indianapolis, in

Brevard getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: After cancelling our beach vacation because of hurricane Ian, I found this property and I'm really glad I did. It's a great location just outside of Brevard and the home was the perfect size for me, my wife, and our miniature dachshund. Easy access to Brevard, Pisgah, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Had a great meal at the Salty Landing in Etowah and the sunset viewing from the porch is outstanding. Property manager was attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Amazing!

We came from Charlotte so when we got to Brevard, it was too early for check in so we went right down the road from the house to Brevard Tubing and went tubing for two hours until check in was available. Once we arrived at the house, we instantly felt right at home. The house was very clean and private! The property itself was beautiful. The house has amazing views on the back deck. We spent the most time on the back decks but also sat by the pond and the Pergola on the property. The location was great as we ventured to Hooker Falls, Sliding Rock and good Looking Glass Falls for a fun filled adventure! We look forward to coming back! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

T E., Georgia

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

Family Reunion in the Mountains

The pictures do not give this property justice of the peaceful beauty and surroundings it deserves. The owners have thought of everything to make this such a pleasant home to stay in, from the decorative flowers on the patio and around the property, to ensuring the lawn is freshly cut upon arrival, providing charcoal for us with the outdoor grill if we chose to use it and having each room set up so nicely, with adequate towels for the bathrooms and plenty of kitchen amenities that we needed for our stay. They even provided fish food for the small fish pond on the property so that we could enjoy feeding the fish each evening! We loved watching the sunset on the back porch area each night and just appreciated the space this home allowed 5 adults to gather for our annual reunion with other family in Brevard. We felt very comfortable in this home and just appreciate the location, the views of the valley and mountains and the peacefulness in the evening that it provided. Would most definitely stay with this property again without hesitation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim d.

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful; especially enjoyed sitting in the screened in porch. Good access to hiking and Brevard. We did have a problem with the water being cloudy at first and actually brown in one of the tubs. It cleared up after a few days. Not sure what the problem was. We did not call about it. We also couldn’t figure out how to change the thermostat settings. Next time we will call about these 2 things. But we loved the house and the great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Cleveland, Ohio

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

Was great!

We plan on returning. Just what we needed. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Awesome

Great place!! Beautiful view off the deck, everything was clean, nice and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jen S.

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

Great spot

Perfect launching spot for our hiking vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

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

Nothing but wonderful!

This property is lovingly maintained and cared for inside and out. Super clean. Kitchen is well-outfitted. Our dog had plenty of room to fetch his ball and enjoyed the scenery too. We were able to work and also have our daughters over to enjoy dinners. Can't beat the separate grill area and pond with dock! Thank you for sharing this wonderful home. We'll be back!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William K.

Great location...very comfortable and clean!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great week at this property. Very close to Pisgah and Dupont hiking and fly fishing. Very clean and extremely well maintained property - with lots of space for our dog to run. Great sunsets from the deck!

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