Walnut Hill Estate

Welcome to Walnut Hill Estate, a beautifully restored 1926 luxury farmhouse set on 4+ private acres overlooking West Jefferson. Combining timeless historic character with high-end modern amenities, this private mountain sanctuary offers stunning town and mountain views—all just a short walk from the local shops, art galleries, and dining of downtown.

Whether you’re planning a multi-family vacation, a group getaway, or a memorable weekend celebration, Walnut Hill Estate offers the perfect space to unwind and connect.

Highlights & Premium Features
Prime Walk-to-Town Location: Stroll right into downtown West Jefferson to visit the famous Ashe County Cheese factory, local breweries, and boutiques.

Spacious Accommodations (Sleeps 12): 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, plus a separate private studio guest house.

Outdoor Oasis: Stone patio with a wood-burning firepit, rocking chair front porch, and elevated deck with mountain views.

Gourmet & Gathering Spaces: Modern kitchen with stainless appliances, gas fireplace, coffee bar (Keurig included), and formal dining for 6.

Work & Play: High-speed Wi-Fi throughout, dedicated office desk for remote work, smart TVs in key bedrooms/living areas, and games for the whole family.

The Main House
Main Level: Features high ceilings, two comfortable King bedrooms (one with direct access to the rocking-chair front porch), and a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The light-filled living room features a gas fireplace, plush seating for eight, and a large Smart TV. Step into the dining area with walnut wainscoting and French doors leading out to the back deck.

Upper Level: Includes a spacious office setup, a kids' bedroom (2 Twin beds + 1 Double bed with Smart TV), a dedicated laundry room with full-size washer/dryer, and a luxurious Ensuite Master Suite complete with a King bed, soaking tub, stand-up shower, and private balcony.

The Private Guest House
Located just steps from the main home, the studio-style guest house provides a quiet retreat for up to 2 guests. It features a cozy King bed, full kitchen, private bathroom with a step-in shower, Smart TV, and Wi-Fi.

Explore West Jefferson & Beyond
Downtown West Jefferson: 10-minute walk to Ashe County Cheese, local restaurants, murals, and movie theater.

Outdoor Recreation: 5-minute drive to Mount Jefferson State Park hiking trails; 10 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Skiing & Winter Sports: 45 minutes to Appalachian Ski Mountain; ~1 hour to Sugar and Beech Mountains.

Guest Comforts Included
Managed professionally by Carolina Mountain Vacation Rentals with 24/7 guest support, seamless check-in, and a starter pack of paper products, soaps, and linens.

Book your stay today at Walnut Hill Estate and enjoy the best of the North Carolina mountains!
Walnut Hill Estate is a Carolina Mountain Vacation Rentals property. Our calendar and rates are updated instantaneously. We strive to make it as easy as possible to stay at one of our properties. We will notify you proactively when an early check in is possible and you’ll receive the comforts of a luxury home when you arrive with a starter supply of paper products, hand soaps and lotions. In addition, we offer 24/7 emergency after hours service. Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals uses one of the industry’s most trusted brand of software to securely store all guest data. All of our vacation rentals follow local and state tax rules. Each reservation includes applicable taxes, linen cleaning fee, and a processing fee. Carolina Mountain Properties & Rentals also offers an optional trip interruption insurance to protect your investment. NCREC Broker Name: Carolina Mountain Vacation Rentals, Inc. NCREC License Number: 37802

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Downtown Retreat

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2026

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  Marsha M recommends this vacation rental

  Our second stay in Walnut Hill couldn’t have been better. Terrific location close to downtown yet quiet and peaceful. The house is well stocked with nice linens, games & books, kitchen supplies and comfortable furniture inside and out.

  • Manager Responded on 7/20/2026

    Thank you for choosing Walnut Hill Estate for your mountain getaway again! We're honored you returned for a second stay and are thrilled to hear it was just as enjoyable as the first. It's wonderful that you appreciated the peaceful setting, convenient location, and the home's comfortable furnishings and thoughtful amenities. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for a third visit!

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• Great location and very clean

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2026

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  Andrea S recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed the space

  • Manager Responded on 5/26/2026

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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• Walnut Hill Tradition!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2025

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  Vee B from Summerfield, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Our family has been spending every Labor day weekend at Walnut Hill for many years. We all enjoy our stay and Our young (6-12 year olds) grandchildren have very fond memories of the house and our adventures. We look forward to returning next Labor Day and Lord willing, many more years!
  

  • Manager Responded on 9/2/2025

    Thank you for your review.

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• Wonderful!

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2024

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  Beth M from Clayton, unknown recommends this vacation rental

  We love this house and its location! Perfect for our family mountain escape!

  • Manager Responded on 12/27/2024

    Thank you for your review. We are delighted Walnut Hill Estate was the perfect fit for your family.

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• Just the right Cure

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  Gary W from Wallace, NC recommends this vacation rental

  One of the best VRBO experiences ever. The house was clean and well stocked. The management company was easy to communicate with and very responsive. Easy to get to everywhere... winery, downtown shopping and grocery. Would not hesitate to recommend.

  • Manager Responded on 10/31/2024

    Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay at Walnut Hill Estate. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay.

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• Great stay!!!!

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2024

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  Kc T from Laurens, SC recommends this vacation rental

  We ha led a very pleasant stay in the house! It was perfect for our group. We had 8 adults and one child. The area was wonderful as well!!!! The rental company went above and beyond to fix any issues that we had. The water in the cottage went out the first night and they made sure to send someone out to fix it the next morning at 6:30 in the morning so it wouldn’t disrupt our plans. I was very pleased with everything!

  • Manager Responded on 5/14/2024

    We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Walnut Hill and appreciate you being understanding during the unforeseen water issue. So happy we could get it addressed quickly for you. We look forward to having you stay with us again.

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• CLOSE to Downtown- Spacious-Great Bedding-Updated!

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2024

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  Travis L from Concord, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Our Family of 4 adults and 7 kiddos ages 2-17 had a fantastic stay! WE stayed to drive to Sugar to Snow tube. (1hr away) Deciding to stay last minute left us with NO other options than the dank hotels in Boone area.
  WE were dissapointed we couldn't stay in a near the river cabin this trip but seriously didn't miss it a bit this property was awesome! First the decor and the furnishings were beautiful, updated and fresh. The beds( ALL) were top of the line and the sheets luxurious. The no fuss fireplace, fire pits, many decks, well stocked kitchen, plenty parking, and cleanliness of the house were all a plus! WE rented the additional Mother in Law suit- It had it all for the couple staying in our party-THE ONLY SUGGESTION TO THE PROPERTY MGR- PLEASE LIGHT THE PATHWAY from HOUSE to MIL SUITE- Dangerous at night!!!- Carry a flashlight until this is addressed!!!
  The only things we were missing was a hot tub and a game table of some sort for the kids. The location to WJ was amazing only a 5 min ride in the car to Downtown. Carolina MP is a WONDERFUL business and would rent from them anytime- we are a long time customer.

  • Manager Responded on 2/19/2024

    Thank you for leaving a review of your recent stay at Walnut Hill Estate. We will definitely check on the lighting between the main house and the guest house. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!

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• Our Family’s Favorite Respite

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2023

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  Vee B from Summerfield, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We have been fortunate enough to enjoy spending time at Walnut Hill as a family for several years- and each year it seems our time just sweetens! The house is lovely, very clean, and comfortable for our extended family of nine. We delight in the early morning backyard deer and groundhog spottings, the easy walk into town to visit the park, library, shops, and eateries, and evenings around the fire. When it comes time to leave Walnut Hill the common refrain is wondering how quickly we can return!

  • Manager Responded on 8/23/2023

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your most recent stay at Walnut Hill Estate. We are so happy that you and your family keep returning to this charming home that overlooks West Jefferson. We look forward to having you stay with us again very soon!

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• beautiful yet ccnvenient mountain getaway

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2023

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  Laurie M from Raleigh, NC recommends this vacation rental

  this cute beautiful home was a great place to land during our son's wedding weekend. Super convenient location - We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit one night and spent many mornings, drinking coffee on the patio/swing. Location was perfect- Tucked in so close to town- up the winding driveway you hardly knew you were seconds from town -We also enjoyed walking to get coffee... I love the character and comfortable decor. It really felt like a home away from home not a rental home.
  and the flowers on the property were beautiful!

  • Manager Responded on 6/14/2023

    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Walnut Hill Estate and that it was a "great place to land" during your son's wedding weekend. Walnut Hill is hidden away from town, but it is walking distance to town. We hope you stay with us again.

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• Moms memorial in Fleetwood , NC

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2023

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  Jeff G from Pagosa Springs, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Great to be with family in a big, welcoming home on the hill .

  • Manager Responded on 6/22/2023

    Thak you for leaving a review of your recent stay at Walnut Hill Estate. We do hope you will stay with us again.

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• Great Family Trip at Walnut Hill Estate

  Stayed 8 days ending in April, 2023

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  Allen M from Greenville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I had a great time staying at Walnut Hill Estate over Easter in April 2023. We all enjoyed the coffee nook in the mornings and the wonderful views from the property of the mountain across the road. We had plenty of space to spread out and a nice living room and other common spaces to group up for family time too. This is our second time at Walnut Hill Estate and we can't wait to return soon. Thanks!

  • Manager Responded on 4/19/2023

    We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at Walnut Hill Estate. We look forward to your next stay.

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• Great Space

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2022

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  Jon J from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

  The house was amazing. Great location and great space for entertaining.

  • Manager Responded on 1/5/2023

    We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Walnut Hill Estate.

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• Beautiful Home in the Heart of West Jefferson for Multi family

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2022

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  a guest from New Kent , VA recommends this vacation rental

  The house was perfect for our multi family needs. This home was very clean. It was so roomy and beautifully decorated and we loved all the little details to make it a special stay. We can't not say enough to express our thanks to the wonderful staff in the booking process. We were here due to a family members funeral and they were extremely compassionate with our reservation and easy to communicate with. We even found out that this house used to belong to our Uncles married into family member, so neat! We were able to enjoy the nice firepit as well. I appreciate all the help and info from Jennifer, Missy, and Jeanie. I recommend that even if you don't rent this house to use this company for your rental needs!

  • Manager Responded on 5/4/2022

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay. We are sad that it was for the funeral and hope you can come back for a more joyful occasion.

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