Escape to a natural setting without sacrificing the comforts of home at “The Refuge” loft at Holly Forest on Heritage Farm. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in this handcrafted loft cabin, nestled among the trees on our 100+ acre working farm — a homestead focused on natural practices just a quarter mile from Kerr Lake. You’ve never stayed anywhere quite like this. The Refuge loft blends the charm of rustic living with the ease of modern comfort — heat, air conditioning, hot running water, and electric — all surrounded by the warm textures of pine wood and sunlight filtering through tall windows. Relax in the cozy living area or prepare a meal in the kitchenette before retreating upstairs to the loft bedroom, where you’ll find a plush queen bed tucked beneath a woven ceiling and overlooking the space below. ☀️ Lots of natural light throughout 🔥 Heat & AC for year-round comfort ☕ Kitchenette with fridge, sink, and toaster oven 🪵 Natural wood interior throughout 🛏 Queen bed in loft (note: accessed by a steep stair ladder, not suitable for guests with limited mobility) and couch bed downstairs 🪑 Cozy seating and dining area 🌲 Outdoor seating area with peaceful forest views The Loft is the perfect place to rest, relax, and renew; your own little wooded escape, surrounded by nature, with every modern convenience you could wish for. • Cell service is carrier dependent (Verizon and AT&T both work great for us) • Clean, easy-to-use bathhouse • Plenty of parking space — bring your boat! • Event facilities available The area is beautiful and a working landscape, which means you may see or hear activities related to agriculture, forestry, and rural life. Leave your tent and camping gear at home. Simply pack and dress for the weather, bring a sense of adventure, and spend your time dreaming and doing (not packing & setting up gear). We'll send you our Packing Guide to make your prep simple. • Sleeps 4 total with a queen bed in the loft, and the queen fold-out couch • Plenty of space for multiple vehicles and boats on the spacious property • Play pickleball or basketball on the private Sport Court located at Holly Forest • Wood/charcoal grill with grill grate provided; wood and charcoal available for purchase on site ✧ Availability — Year round! ✧ Questions? Send us a message! Holly Forest is tucked into a corner of Heritage Farm. Water and electricity, The Bathhouse with showers and restrooms, and parking are located in the common areas. Our farm is dedicated to natural practices, and learning experiences for all. Depending on the time of your visit, you may find our farm humming with activity during flower season as we tend to our crop (cultivate-flower-co[dot]square[dot]site), or care for our livestock and create our products (Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap). You'll also see us tending to our animals year-round. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE — The bed is located in a loft accessible by a steep ladder-style staircase. This space is not handicap accessible and may not be suitable for guests with mobility limitations. The couch downstairs converts into a queen bed. WHAT TO BRING/WHAT IS PROVIDED? — Check our Packing Guide (sent through AirBNB messages at time of booking, and again 1 week prior to your stay) for our updated list of what we provide, what is available, and what you may want to bring with you for your stay. BE WILDLIFE AWARE — To help us take care of the local wildlife and make your stay as smooth as possible, please store food, trash, and scented items (like toiletries) in a cooler or the metal trash can provided at your unit when you're away for the day or turning in for the night. Thanks for helping us keep wildlife safe and your visit enjoyable! MOBILITY — Due to areas of uneven ground, steep terrain adjacent to Holly Forest, and the delicate nature of the lodging, this listing is potentially not appropriate for those with mobility issues. Golf carts may be available for rent, reach out to reserve one after confirming your stay. ~~~~~~~~~ SIX (6) TOTAL LODGING OPTIONS — We have six (6) total lodging options here at Holly Forest — one loft, one cabin, two screenhouses, one glamping tent, and a 3-bed, 2-bath home. To find the other listings, click on our profile photo at the top of this listing ~~~~~~~~~ ABOUT HERITAGE FARM & HOLLY FOREST Heritage Farm is our 118-acre homestead rooted in natural practices. We raise cows, horses, goats, sheep, and free-range chickens, and we grow vegetables, berries, fruit, and beautiful cut flowers. Holly Forest is our agrotourism VENTURE, with six unique stays ranging from canvas tents to fully enclosed cabins. Other on-site operations include: 🌸 Cultivate Flower Company — cultivate-flower-co[dot]square[dot]site 🧼 Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap — kindacrunchygoatmilk[dot]com 🥚 Farm-fresh eggs, soaps, and seasonal items available during your stay Come and experience the serenity of the forest, the rhythm of the farm, and the simple joy of slowing down. We hope you will visit and enjoy!
