Farmhouse at Honey Bear Orchard

About this space Family and pet friendly farmhouse on over 50 acres in the heart of Apple Country. Honey Bear Orchard is an active farm with approximately 900 fruit trees in the orchard. Guests at The Farmhouse will have on site access to hiking options including the orchard, bottomlands and approximately three thousand feet of frontage on the headwaters of Clear Creek. The space The Farmhouse at Honey Bear Orchard is the finest example of classic country living and modern comfort in the heart of apple country. The Farmhouse features five bedrooms including three with king beds. The large common areas along with three and half bathrooms and fold out couches make it comfortable for up to sixteen people. Built in 2016, this fabulous location is only minutes from Asheville, Hendersonville and Lake Lure. Major attractions in Western North Carolina area also close by: Biltmore House, Chimney Rock State Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Carl Sandburg National Historic Site, Dupont State Park, Pisgah National Forest and The Tryon Equestrian Center. Guest access Encounters with wildlife are possible at any time. Foxes, squirrels, rabbits, deer and an occasional black bear are seen here. A North American Lynx was sighted on the orchard road just below the Farmhouse in January of 2024. Coyotes are regular but discreet visitors. Guests may encounter “Owlbert,” a large Great Horned Owl who has claimed Honey Bear Orchard as his territory since about 2017. Most guest will never see him, but they are very likely to hear him in the predawn hours. Several kinds of hawks, and an occasional Bald Eagle have been sighted, but the songbirds along Clear Creek will dazzle the eye. The sharpest observer will see the usual suspects like Cardinals and Robins but the keen observer may also spot the Indigo Bunting or the Scarlet Tanager.About pets:Pets allowed: limit 4 total.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.