Dog Park Vacation Rental and Animal Sanctuary Experience Near Greenville SC, Charlotte and Asheville North Carolina
Sanctuary Cottage & Dog Park at Changing Hearts Farm
Whole house with private fenced 2-acre dog park amidst a beautiful farm animal sanctuary.
An animal lover's vacation retreat!
It's not just a vacation, it's an experience!
Enjoy a peaceful getaway in our perfectly-appointed newly built cottage. Sanctuary Cottage is situated on 3 fenced acres including a 2-acre private fenced dog park, and adjacent to Changing Hearts Farm Sanctuary situated on 18-acres in the foothills of North Carolina near 3 major cities; Asheville, NC, Charlotte, NC, and Greenville, SC.
We're a rescued farm animal sanctuary with some of the most adorable residents you'll ever meet! Enjoy a free tour of the property and meet them all. You can even help with evening "snack time" if you'd like. The animals love it.
Bring your canine companions to stay with you too! It's the perfect retreat for dog lovers, and a vacation experience you'll never forget.
Note: dogs must be friendly around other animals (we have other dogs, and plenty of friendly farm animals!)
An animal lover's paradise
We've always loved vacationing with our canine friends, but finding dog-friendly places to stay wasn't always easy. That's why we're welcoming both human and dog guests to our beautiful sanctuary. Your dogs will feel right at home exploring the 2-acre fenced dog park.
Sanctuary Cottage & Dog Park is adjacent to the farm sanctuary; 18 acres of lush pastures with a pecan grove and gorgeous views, and of course, our adorable rescued animal residents. Your sanctuary stay offers privacy and nature, while being just a few minutes’ drive from the Broad River Greenway and the quaint towns of Boiling Springs and Shelby, 30 minutes from the Tryon World Equestrian Center, and just over an hour's drive from Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville.
Imagine waking refreshed from a perfect night's sleep, then enjoying coffee or tea on the deck overlooking lush pastures with mountain views, where friendly animals may come to the fence to say hello. We'll give you a free tour of the sanctuary where you can meet all the residents; horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, and dogs.
You might want to cook dinner on the outdoor grill. Then enjoy a glass of wine while strolling to the horse barn to watch the sunset, and return to have s'mores by the fire pit.
Book your retreat at Sanctuary Cottage today!
Features:
- New cottage (whole house)
- Private fenced 2-acre dog park/yard
- 1 bed, 1 bath, shower, 2 workspaces w high-speed internet, full-size laundry
- 1 queen bed, 2 comfortable fold-away beds
- YouTube TV and NFL Package
- Full kitchen
- Linens & towels provided
- 2 outdoor decks & seating areas
- Picnic table
- Outdoor grill
- Fire pit
- Secure, private animal sanctuary
- Complimentary sanctuary tour
- Dog blankets & towels provided
- Dog bowls & poop bags provided
- Great location! Near quaint towns, hiking and biking, major cities, Tryon Equestrian Center, other major attractions.
Local hosts to guide your stay
Complimentary farm animal sanctuary tour.
We make planning your stay easy. We, Rick and Carolyn, live on the property in another house, will greet you on arrival, and are able to assist with anything you need. But don't worry... we respect our guests' privacy and will leave you in peace to enjoy your stay. While we are a working farm sanctuary and will be taking care of the animals around the farm property during daylight hours, the Sanctuary Cottage and fenced 2-acre dog park/yard is your private home-away-from-home during your stay.
We'll be thrilled to give you a complimentary sanctuary tour and introduce you to all our animal residents! And we can share our secrets on the best places to dine, shop and visit, as well.
We are always available by phone or text to answer any questions you may have. And you can join us for Treat Time with the animals every evening, or help out with them any time if you'd like.
Relax on the sanctuary property... or explore the surrounding area
Some people never want to leave, but if you want to explore, there's plenty to see and do.
We're just down the road from Gardner-Webb University, 5 minutes from historic Boiling Springs, and 6 minutes from the Broad River Greenway, a 1500 acre nature park with 15 miles of natural surface trails.
Historic Uptown Shelby is 17 minutes away where you can enjoy live music outdoors on summer evenings, or visit the Earl Scruggs Museum. Shelby's storybook Main Street evokes old-world charm and Carolina culture and you can explore the galleries and restaurants, studios, shops, and theaters in this charming town.
Tryon International Equestrian Center is only 30 minutes away. We're 45 minutes from South Mountains State Park, and an hour from Lake Lure, the home of Dirty Dancing.
Some other popular nearby attractions include the BMW Zentrum Museum, Cowpens National Battlefield, or shopping at the Gaffney Premium Outlets.
Charlotte, NC and Greenville, SC are just over an hour away, and Asheville, NC is under an hour and a half away. These cities offer plenty of "big city" things to do.
See our ATTRACTIONS page under THINGS TO DO for more information.
Sanctuary COTTAGE Floor Plan (updates coming soon)
15%-25% discounts for week or month-long stays!
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