Flat Rock Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The builder and first owner of the home was a wealthy slave owner who built the home in 1838 so that he and his family could escape the heat, yellow fever and malaria of the Charleston area. These buildings were originally slave quarters. Carl Sandburg turned them into outbuildings and guest cabins.
The builder and first owner of the home was a wealthy slave owner who built the home in 1838 so that he and his family could escape the heat, yellow fever and malaria of the Charleston area. These buildings were originally slave quarters. Carl Sandburg turned them into outbuildings and guest cabins.
Built in 1833 many well known members of Southern Aristocracy have family plots here including, members of the families of three signers of the Declaration of Independence and the first secretary of the Confederate Treasury.
Pulitzer Prize winning poet and author Carl Sandburg would live in this home, named Connemara by its previous owner, from 1945 until his death in 1967. His wife would leave the property, home and all the furnishings to the National Park Service in 1968.
Winter ice storm in Georgia USA! So beautiful

Where to stay in Flat Rock

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Kenmure

Kenmure might not have many top sights, but Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Flat Rock Playhouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kenmure
The Lodge at Flat Rock

The Lodge at Flat Rock

3.5 out of 5
42 Mcmurray Rd Flat Rock NC
The price is ₹8,916 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
₹8,916
₹10,053 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Flat Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,182 reviews)
Great property! Nice, spacious, clean rooms. Comfortable bed. Dog friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Lodge at Flat Rock
Quality Inn & Suites Hendersonville - Flat Rock

Quality Inn & Suites Hendersonville - Flat Rock

2.5 out of 5
111 Commercial Boulevard Flat Rock NC
The price is ₹5,441 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹5,441
₹6,135 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Flat Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, and good breakfast.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Hendersonville - Flat Rock
Mountain Inn & Suites

Mountain Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
755 Upward Rd Flat Rock NC
Fully refundable
The price is ₹8,097 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
₹8,097
₹9,129 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flat Rock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was courteous and very helpful. The room was clean. The bed comfortable.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Mountain Inn & Suites
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Fox Run at Lake Lure

Fox Run at Lake Lure

4.5 out of 5
180 Herman Wilson Rd Lake Lure NC
Stay at this luxury condo in Lake Lure. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Canopy Ridge Farm and Riverside Riding Stables ...
9/10 Wonderful! (179 reviews)
Rooms were clean, spacious and quite. Staff was good, we didnt like that we had to pay extra for the amenities like pool, exercise and putt putt golf. The jacuzzi tub didnt work and the pool had way to much chlorine, a few in our party had a very sore throat and burning eyes after swimming just a ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Fox Run at Lake Lure
Asheville River Cabins

Asheville River Cabins

3.5 out of 5
318 Wanderlust Ridge Arden NC
Stay at this cabin in Arden. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
Clean room, quiet area

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Asheville River Cabins
Fairways of the Mountains

Fairways of the Mountains

3.5 out of 5
180 Herman Wilson Rd Lake Lure NC
Stay at this golf condo in Lake Lure. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Canopy Ridge Farm and Riverside Riding Stables ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
The room was spotless. I

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Fairways of the Mountains
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

The builder and first owner of the home was a wealthy slave owner who built the home in 1838 so that he and his family could escape the heat, yellow fever and malaria of the Charleston area. These buildings were originally slave quarters. Carl Sandburg turned them into outbuildings and guest cabins.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Find out about the history of Flat Rock when you spend time at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Flat Rock Playhouse

Get tickets for a show at Flat Rock Playhouse, a theatre with a story to tell in Flat Rock. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Flat Rock Playhouse

Bonclarken Conference Center

Learn about the events happening in Bonclarken Conference Center during your trip to Flat Rock. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Bonclarken Conference Center

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