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Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens

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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens

* Highlands' Santa actually built this house for his family, which is why
it's always decked out for Christmas!! Many lovely features and views
* Chef's Kitchen, Gardens, Woods, Carpet of Moss, View Little Bear Pen Mtn
* 1000 sf Porches, Patios, Fireplaces, Fire Pit

Review 6/22 "This place was heaven on earth!"

***** Clean, Roomy, Comfortable, Very Relaxing--"Our family makes at least 2 trips per year to the mountains. This has been the nicest place we have stayed in thus far. It's so nice to stay in a home where the furniture and bedding aren't worn out. This place was heaven on earth! This will be our go-to place in the future! Randy S., Montgomery, AL

Review 4/1/21 from Maggie R

"We had a wonderful stay at Twig and Nest! The house is both cozy and expansive, with
5 comfortable bedrooms, plus an extra office area, great living room, and a wonderful porch with both covered and open spaces. Very conveniently located close to downtown Highlands. The kitchen was VERY well stocked with anything you could want to cook any meal. More than enough linens, paper products, etc. Owner was very kind and helpful. We were there with 6 adults and 2 little kids and were all comfortable. It felt very luxurious."

"No words can describe how lovely your home is. I felt so at home. I really enjoyed my time there and want to come back next summer for a longer stay." -Jane O.-St. Simons
8/15/19

"What's not to like? This mountain home has it all." James B, Mobile, 10/24/19



Just across the road from the Highlands Falls Country Club is the beautiful little neighborhood of Rolling Woods. Twig and Nest is the crown jewel of the neighborhood, in my view, with its 1000 sf of covered porches and decks, surrounded by woods and gardens facing Little Bear Pen Mountain. My guests' favorite spot to relax is in front of the fireplace on the covered back porch. The porch and deck can comfortably seat 18-20 people. The gunshot view of Little Bear Pen Mountain is a wonderful spot to watch the sunset over the mountain. In addition to the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, there is a fire pit in the back yard for roasting hot dogs and marshmallows under the moonlight--a place for the youngsters and young-at-heart!

Another favorite gathering spot is the two-story Great Room (17'' x 27") containing yet another beautiful stone fireplace, a row of clerestory windows, antler chandelier, wide plank wood floors and seating for 8-10. The Great Room opens up to a sunlit well-equipped chef's kitchen with skylit island, custom cabinetry, farmer's sink, stone countertops, stainless appliances, wine rack, TV, butler's pantry and breakfast bar.

The private dining room seats 8 people comfortably and opens to the Great Room and Kitchen.

Of the five bedrooms, three are private suites with their own bathrooms. There are many places you can retire to inside or out in order rest, watch TV or read a book.

The private, wooded setting of the house affords lovely views from all directions. From the Great Room sofa you can see the terraced gardens in the front and the porches/decks/ mountain at the back of the house. Twig and Nest is great for entertaining with over 1000 sf of porches, decks, and patios comfortably furnished with sofas, swings, and hammocks for ultimate relaxation.

One of the comments I hear frequently by my guests is how spacious the house is. There are places for guests to get away from the group from time to time. The fact that the property has nearly 5,000 sf of indoor and outdoor spaces makes it a wonderful bargain, if comfort and ease are important to your group. If you are just looking for a place to crash and don't mind feeling like sardines in a can, then there are less expensive alternatives, of course, but per square foot, the cost to stay at Twig and Nest is an excellent value.

Property manager

Barbara Jones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,800 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 child per 2 adults

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: One-lane road to house too small for many cars.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min drive
  • Highlands Country Club - 7 min drive
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive
  • Old Edwards Club - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens located?

Located in Highlands Hills, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Spacious House 5 min fr Main St-Chef's Kitchen-1000sf Porches, FP, Gardens Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 198 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

George M., Atlanta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Freshness
Highlands, NC is a beautiful mountain town that during a boiling Summer, is a cool refuge. The home is very comfortable, well appointed and has an exceptional covered deck complete with fireplace in a forest setting. Only downside is no mountain view. Still, minutes from town and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
The location and property were amazing! Me and my friends spent so much time hanging out on the back patio and it was so nice. Host was easy to get in contact with and all of the instructions were super easy to follow. Highly recommend this place for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nesting
As first time visitors to Highlands, gathering for a wedding, three couples shared Twig & Nest for a spacious, comfortable, well-appointed, home base. Twig & Nest was as inviting inside, as it was in the outside living space. Secluded tree-filled view. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Gloriously firm beds, and cozy bedding, in each of the beautifully appointed guest bedrooms. Home owner has meticulously placed notes throughout the home to assist guests in achieving optimal efficiency. Plenty of parking space available. This house is loaded with character, and a lovely spot to make your own mountain memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for my family!
Comfortable , clean, perfect for my family. Fabulous porch!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great covered deck!
In the woods but in town
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Carla S., Chapin, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands Adventure: Waterfalls and Chattooga Sec IV
Very nice and interesting home for seven people (5 adults and 2 teenagers)! The family particularly enjoyed eating out on deck and relaxing on the large, open covered porch. Kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. Loved the mountain and bear decor! Located close to restaurants, groceries, and shopping, as well as for accessing rivers and hikes to waterfalls. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

melinda q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands stay
Great deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Together
House was very spacious, and everyone had plenty of space very nice deck to enjoy the outdoors!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding
The property is so beautiful and charming. The host did an excellent job of responding with any question I had. The back patio is like a tree house, incredibly lovely and relaxing. Although we were extremely busy with my daughter’s wedding we felt lucky to have such a nice place to call ‘home’ for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Gainesville FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Highland Hills Home
We visited over Christmas and the home was cheerfully decorated with an inviting gourmet kitchen for fun holiday cooking. We are return guests and hope for many more visits in the near future. The area is majestic and the home well appointed. Would love to see all the flowers in the Spring!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and neighborhood
We visit the mountains of NC each December with 8 friends. This house was so perfect for us and close to Highlands downtown. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Higlands, and this is a very clean, well appointed and beautiful home. Communication with the host was outstanding. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands
We had a great time .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Mountain Home
We had a lovely time! The location is great with a close proximity to downtown. Beautiful surrounding, peaceful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with everything
This home is in an excellent location and has everything that anyone could possibly need for a fun mountain visit. Fully equipped kitchen. Games and puzzles in the game room. The only thing missing were grab rails in the showers and that is a needed addition,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

stacey m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with lots of room for family and friends
We spent 5 nights at Twig and Nest and had a great time. Close enough to downtown Highlands but secluded enough to feel like you’ve got privacy. The covered porch with fireplace was our favorite spot for mornings and evenings. The kitchen was well- equipped and the property manager even dropped by new knives because he knew we liked to cook. Overall, a very nice vacation and vacation home. The owner was very responsive and helpful too! We will definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Loved the back porch and fire place and also that fire wood was furnished. Location was good. House was a little dark, not enough lighting. Basement was a little musty smelling.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Atlanta, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Big, Beautiful Cabin in the Woods!
Charming home, big enough for our family of six with an outside porch that's just plain gorgeous! About two miles from town, tucked away in the woods, this cozy cabin provided a wonderful respite while we were in HIghlands for a family wedding! Everything we needed was there, the host is fantastic and provided notes for us on places to visit, shop and eat! Easy check in and check out. Would definitely want to stay there again if a Highland's visit was in our future. Thank you, Barbara!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., MACON

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, relaxing home. Perfect for our family stay for son’s wedding
Very comfortable, beautifully decorated, clean, well appointed with every need. The outdoor room is awesome. A very welcoming host. John, property manager stopped in and was very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a nice stay at Barbara’s home! She did a fabulous job communicating with us leading up to our stay and upon arrival. The home is in a very convenient location to downtown Highlands, which is a huge benefit. It was clean upon arrival. The kitchen was well stocked with essentials and the outdoor living space is absolutely incredible. The bright pictures were a bit misleading as the overall house lighting is dim. While fans are provided, there is no air conditioning in the two main level bedrooms. We found the abundance of signs and directions a bit over the top. And lastly, it would be much appreciated if the trash removal was included in the house cleaning. Overall, we enjoyed our time together and there was plenty of space for our family gather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous
We absolutely adored this house. We were in town for a wedding and every moment we didn't spend at the event or hiking, we were sitting on the incredible porch by the fire making memories. Highly highly highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space for everyone
Plenty of room and privacy for four couples while at the same time providing multiple spaces to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Really great house for family. Babies to adults. Convenient to downtown, waterfalls and hikes. Kitchen was very well stocked with cookware and appliances. The porch was our favorite part of the the house. Spent most of our time when at the house out there surrounded by the beautiful area and great weather. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Highlands!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie B., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands 2023
This house was everything we wanted and needed it to be and we would definitely choose it again! We had six adults and three small children and the space was just right — especially the porch! We left the oppressive heat of Charlotte and Winston-Salem behind and we found the cooler temps and low humidity of Highlands to be heavenly. The kitchen had all the equipment we needed, the beds were comfortable, and basic supplies were well provided. Dealing with Barbara was a breeze. This house gets 5/5 from us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful mountain retreat
Beautiful home enjoyed by all my family. Had everything we needed. The property is tucked away among the trees with a patio setting we never left. The host provided notes where we knew where everything was the minute we arrived. Booked the house again for next year. My husband and I highly recommend booking you next stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023