House in North Carolina
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Wake up to birdsong, sip coffee on the covered porch while listening to the creek, and watch deer wander through the woods. Holler Hall is a peaceful mountain retreat on 10 private wooded acres just minutes from downtown Sparta, North Carolina.
This is the kind of place where kids spend the day exploring, evenings end around the fire pit, and nights are quiet enough to hear the creek from the porch.
If your ideal vacation is slowing down, reconnecting with family, and enjoying nature instead of crowds, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why Guests Love Holler Hall
• 10 private wooded acres to explore
• Private mountain creek with picnic shelter
• Covered porch overlooking the creek
• Fire pit, tree swings, and outdoor seating
• Family-friendly layout with separate upstairs and downstairs living spaces
• Game room with shuffleboard, puzzles, and movies
• Fully equipped kitchen for family meals
• Minutes from downtown Sparta while feeling completely secluded
Guests often tell us they come for the mountains but remember the quiet.
You’ll likely see deer grazing in the yard, hummingbirds around the porch, fireflies lighting up summer evenings, and the occasional great blue heron along the creek.
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A Mountain Home, Not a Resort
Holler Hall is an older mountain home surrounded by nature—not a luxury resort.
If you appreciate peaceful surroundings, wildlife, fresh mountain air, and the character of a well-loved family retreat, you’ll likely love your stay.
If you’re looking for a brand-new luxury cabin with hotel-style amenities, another property may be a better fit.
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Upstairs – Where Mornings Begin Slowly
The upstairs is the heart of the home.
Enjoy coffee on the covered porch, cook breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen, and gather around the dining table after a day of exploring.
Upstairs includes:
• King bedroom with woodland views
• Queen bedroom
• Full bathroom with walk-in shower
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Dining table for eight
• Comfortable living area
• Covered porch overlooking the creek
Many guests tell us the porch becomes their favorite room in the house.
Whether it’s coffee at sunrise, reading in the afternoon, or listening to the creek after dark, it’s where memories are made.
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Downstairs – A Space Just for Fun
The lower level gives everyone room to spread out.
Parents can relax upstairs while kids enjoy their own space—or everyone can gather for movies, games, and puzzles.
Downstairs includes:
• Family room with large sectional and Smart TV
• Shuffleboard court
• Game and puzzle table
• Kids’ bunk room with four twin beds
• Laundry room
• Covered patio leading to the yard
Guests frequently comment that the layout works especially well for families.
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Explore Your Own Private Mountain Property
One of Holler Hall’s most unique features is the land itself.
The Creek
A gentle mountain creek flows through the property approximately 150 feet from the house and is visible from the covered porch.
Spend the afternoon skipping rocks, wading, reading beside the water, or simply listening to the sounds of the creek.
Many guests tell us the creek is even closer to the house than they expected from the photos.
Creekside Picnic Shelter
Enjoy breakfast by the water, an afternoon picnic, evening conversation, or simply a quiet place to read while the kids explore.
Tree Swings
Several tree swings provide hours of entertainment for younger guests.
Private Mountain Trail
A private trail climbs the mountain behind the house to a quiet overlook featuring a picnic table, glider bench, and beautiful mountain views.
Perfect for:
• Morning coffee
• Bird watching
• Journaling
• Family adventures
• Evening walks
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Wildlife & Nature
Nature is one of Holler Hall’s greatest attractions.
Depending on the season you may see:
• Deer
• Wild turkeys
• Hummingbirds
• Goldfinches
• Great blue herons
• Fireflies
• Beautiful fall foliage
The sounds of birds, the creek, and the breeze through the trees often replace the noise of everyday life.
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Explore the Area
Although Holler Hall feels wonderfully secluded, you’re only minutes from:
• Downtown Sparta
• The New River for tubing, kayaking, and fishing
• The Blue Ridge Parkway
• Stone Mountain State Park
• Grayson Highlands State Park (home of the wild ponies)
• Scenic drives, festivals, wineries, and local farms
It’s the perfect basecamp for exploring the High Country.
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Mountain Home Comfort
Holler Hall is an older mountain home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Like many homes in the area, it uses a mini-split heating and cooling system rather than central HVAC.
For the best comfort during warmer weather, we recommend keeping exterior doors and windows closed while the system is running. We’ve recently serviced the cooling system and added cellular shades to the sunniest windows to help keep the home comfortable throughout the summer.
During the small number of days each year with unusually extreme mountain weather, indoor temperatures may vary more than they would in a newer home with central HVAC.
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Perfect For
✓ Families
✓ Couples
✓ Small groups
✓ Outdoor enthusiasts
✓ Wedding weekends
✓ Work-from-the-mountains
✓ Anyone looking to unplug, slow down, and enjoy nature
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House Rules
• No parties or events
• No smoking
• Pets welcome with prior approval
• Children should always be supervised around the creek
• Please respect the property, wildlife, and neighbors
⸻
Welcome to Holler Hall
More than just a place to stay, Holler Hall is a place to slow down.
Build a fire. Listen to the creek. Watch fireflies with the kids. Take a walk through the woods. Spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing.
If that’s your kind of vacation, we think you’ll love it
This is the kind of place where kids spend the day exploring, evenings end around the fire pit, and nights are quiet enough to hear the creek from the porch.
If your ideal vacation is slowing down, reconnecting with family, and enjoying nature instead of crowds, you’ll feel right at home here.
Why Guests Love Holler Hall
• 10 private wooded acres to explore
• Private mountain creek with picnic shelter
• Covered porch overlooking the creek
• Fire pit, tree swings, and outdoor seating
• Family-friendly layout with separate upstairs and downstairs living spaces
• Game room with shuffleboard, puzzles, and movies
• Fully equipped kitchen for family meals
• Minutes from downtown Sparta while feeling completely secluded
Guests often tell us they come for the mountains but remember the quiet.
You’ll likely see deer grazing in the yard, hummingbirds around the porch, fireflies lighting up summer evenings, and the occasional great blue heron along the creek.
⸻
A Mountain Home, Not a Resort
Holler Hall is an older mountain home surrounded by nature—not a luxury resort.
If you appreciate peaceful surroundings, wildlife, fresh mountain air, and the character of a well-loved family retreat, you’ll likely love your stay.
If you’re looking for a brand-new luxury cabin with hotel-style amenities, another property may be a better fit.
⸻
Upstairs – Where Mornings Begin Slowly
The upstairs is the heart of the home.
Enjoy coffee on the covered porch, cook breakfast in the fully stocked kitchen, and gather around the dining table after a day of exploring.
Upstairs includes:
• King bedroom with woodland views
• Queen bedroom
• Full bathroom with walk-in shower
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Dining table for eight
• Comfortable living area
• Covered porch overlooking the creek
Many guests tell us the porch becomes their favorite room in the house.
Whether it’s coffee at sunrise, reading in the afternoon, or listening to the creek after dark, it’s where memories are made.
⸻
Downstairs – A Space Just for Fun
The lower level gives everyone room to spread out.
Parents can relax upstairs while kids enjoy their own space—or everyone can gather for movies, games, and puzzles.
Downstairs includes:
• Family room with large sectional and Smart TV
• Shuffleboard court
• Game and puzzle table
• Kids’ bunk room with four twin beds
• Laundry room
• Covered patio leading to the yard
Guests frequently comment that the layout works especially well for families.
⸻
Explore Your Own Private Mountain Property
One of Holler Hall’s most unique features is the land itself.
The Creek
A gentle mountain creek flows through the property approximately 150 feet from the house and is visible from the covered porch.
Spend the afternoon skipping rocks, wading, reading beside the water, or simply listening to the sounds of the creek.
Many guests tell us the creek is even closer to the house than they expected from the photos.
Creekside Picnic Shelter
Enjoy breakfast by the water, an afternoon picnic, evening conversation, or simply a quiet place to read while the kids explore.
Tree Swings
Several tree swings provide hours of entertainment for younger guests.
Private Mountain Trail
A private trail climbs the mountain behind the house to a quiet overlook featuring a picnic table, glider bench, and beautiful mountain views.
Perfect for:
• Morning coffee
• Bird watching
• Journaling
• Family adventures
• Evening walks
⸻
Wildlife & Nature
Nature is one of Holler Hall’s greatest attractions.
Depending on the season you may see:
• Deer
• Wild turkeys
• Hummingbirds
• Goldfinches
• Great blue herons
• Fireflies
• Beautiful fall foliage
The sounds of birds, the creek, and the breeze through the trees often replace the noise of everyday life.
⸻
Explore the Area
Although Holler Hall feels wonderfully secluded, you’re only minutes from:
• Downtown Sparta
• The New River for tubing, kayaking, and fishing
• The Blue Ridge Parkway
• Stone Mountain State Park
• Grayson Highlands State Park (home of the wild ponies)
• Scenic drives, festivals, wineries, and local farms
It’s the perfect basecamp for exploring the High Country.
⸻
Mountain Home Comfort
Holler Hall is an older mountain home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Like many homes in the area, it uses a mini-split heating and cooling system rather than central HVAC.
For the best comfort during warmer weather, we recommend keeping exterior doors and windows closed while the system is running. We’ve recently serviced the cooling system and added cellular shades to the sunniest windows to help keep the home comfortable throughout the summer.
During the small number of days each year with unusually extreme mountain weather, indoor temperatures may vary more than they would in a newer home with central HVAC.
⸻
Perfect For
✓ Families
✓ Couples
✓ Small groups
✓ Outdoor enthusiasts
✓ Wedding weekends
✓ Work-from-the-mountains
✓ Anyone looking to unplug, slow down, and enjoy nature
⸻
House Rules
• No parties or events
• No smoking
• Pets welcome with prior approval
• Children should always be supervised around the creek
• Please respect the property, wildlife, and neighbors
⸻
Welcome to Holler Hall
More than just a place to stay, Holler Hall is a place to slow down.
Build a fire. Listen to the creek. Watch fireflies with the kids. Take a walk through the woods. Spend an afternoon doing absolutely nothing.
If that’s your kind of vacation, we think you’ll love it
Amenities at Peaceful Mountain Retreat: Private Creek, Fireflies & Family Fun
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of North Carolina
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
My family and I came in all the way from Laramie, Wyoming. We have a lot of family within a couple hours in a variety of directions from this place so it was the perfect center for our itinerary. The spot is beautiful and my one regret is not getting to spend more time sitting out on the porch, watching the fireflies and drinking coffee. Kids had a blast exploring. My wife and I had a chance to relax, take in the country air, and just decompress. Lots around the house for all of us to do, the house is really clean, and the property is just amazing to walk around and explore. There was almost always atleast one deer in the yard and usually a full family. Facilities were great. We slept like babies just all around an incredible trip. Definitely will be returning to Holler Hall!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
The house was amazing, as well as the property and creek! We all had a wonderful time looking at the decor and all the extra touches the host provided was wonderful! Kids had a great time downstairs in gameroom. Such a relaxing place by the creek or just sitting on the back porch. We hope to be back soon! Thank you Drew and Lacey! Dana
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Everything was great, exelent hosting, thanks so much, this was our second time renting the property and i hope not the last one
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
The house is clean and spacious. Unfortunately we did not realize they do not have ac before booking and we stayed in July. The owner stated that most rentals in NC do not have ac but we visit a different cabin in NC every year. I’ve stayed in over 30 and never had to be without ac. Our cabin was at 79 degrees our entire visit. There was a window unit in the master that allowed that room to stay cold. However, the kids bunk room downstairs was very hot even at night and the owner did ship us fans to try and help. My mom in her 60s was supposed to come on this trip and we absolutely would of had to get a hotel if she did. It was miserable to be inside the house. When we go to the mountains every summer, we like to stay at the cabin, cook and play in the creek. Our creek was almost completely dried up due to lack of rain. It’s also far from the house so there’s no sending your kids to play while you cook. You can’t see them from the house. The upstairs bathroom doesn’t lock and the upstairs shower head is very low. We had to duck under it. The kitchen also needs a restock. The stove broke the same night we arrived and while that’s ok, it had to happen to someone. But we booked for 8 days and the owner did not have it repaired while we were there. I even told him we bought a ton of groceries day 1 and enjoy cooking. He tried to make up for the stove by sending us cash to get boba and waiving our pet fee but the house being hot all day made for a miserable vacation.
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"My family and I came in all the way from Laramie, Wyoming. We have a lot of family within a couple hours in a variety of directions from this place so it was the perfect center for our itinerary. The ..."
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