Peace and Serenity on the Ranch

50 private acres! Beautiful 3 bedroom 1 bathroom, 1600 sq. ft. home on working farm. We invite you to bring your family, horses, bikes, and gear to come explore Western North Carolina. Amenities include fire pit, charcoal grill, picnic table, picnic area by the creek, basketball goal, 1 kids bike with helmet,1 mile hiking/riding trail, and full size arena for horse guests. Please read all descriptions including house rules. The space Welcome to Papaw and Nanny’s Place! We invite you to kick off your boots, rest, and stay awhile. It is our desire, as their grandchildren, to show the same hospitality we learned while spending countless hours on the farm. Whether it was learning to drive a tractor, hang tobacco, or just take every step Papaw took, we saw firsthand how valuable family and friends are and to cherish every moment together as if it were the last. Nanny was always welcoming folks to drop in and visit, back when a phone call was not needed to ask, they just knew the Davis door was always open. So, we open the door to you! Come and feel the peace and serenity the Davis Ranch has to offer. If you are looking for a quiet place to unwind, or a perfect location to explore all Western North Carolina has to offer, look no further than the Davis Ranch. The Davis Ranch is a 50 acre family farm in Leicester, NC. In conjunction with the vacation home rental, the farm continues to pasture beef cattle and horses. We have a designated pasture just for our renters- so bring your horses and ride (or hike) the many trails of WNC. **JUST ADDED - private hiking trail thru the pasture and into the woods right behind the house** The property is centrally located to many popular equestrian destinations including Biltmore, Cataloochee Valley, Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and many more! The property manager is a native to the area and grew up riding the trails and would make a great resource for area information and trail maps. Her contact information will be made available upon booking confirmation to help answer any questions you may have. Please note the house is 1970’s ranch style house with enclosed sunroom addition. We have tried to keep it as original as possible and have used family heirlooms for furniture and decoration. We ask that you help us preserve our heritage by being responsible and taking care of the house and furnishings. It is for this reason we ask for a damage security deposit. Thank you for choosing the Davis Ranch to be your home away from home! Guest access Driveway is shared with neighbors please be respectful going in and out. Davis Ranch is at the end. Please do not block the driveway. Other things to note We are proud to be partnered with local outfitter, DB bar D Outfitters, based out of Mills River, NC. They provide guided hunting and fly fishing trips around Western North Carolina. A brochure will be provided, however, book your adventure early and receive a 10% discount when you stay with us! Let us know if you'd like more information. Or feel free to visit our sister farm, North River Farms, also located in Mills River, NC. They are a 1200 acre farm specializing in quality forages, produce and agritourism. Whether you would like to u-pick vegetables, have a picnic by the river, or take a hay wagon farm tour, North River Farms would love for you to be a part of NC agriculture!