O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a wooden railing and trees in the background.
A narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door leading to another room.
A residential house with a paved driveway, a covered patio, and a stone wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There is a wooden table and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Brevard College

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Brevard, NC
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevard Music Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bracken Preserve and Headwaters State Forest, while Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Crystal Mountain Gem Mine, or check out an event or a game at Silversteen Memorial Stadium.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Transylvania Heritage Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brevard College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 47 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pescado's Burritos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cardinal Drive-In - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house. located?

Located in the centre of Brevard, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Transylvania Heritage Museum, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Brevard College. Silvermont Mansion and Park and Brevard Music Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean and had everything we needed to cook all our meals, and it was so close to all the beautiful places Brevard has to offer. We also had a great time playing games together in the evenings. We'd happily stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with close access to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very pleasant and relaxing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! The kitchen was well stocked and the game selection was amazing. Our kids loved the foosball table and puzzles. We also enjoyed the hot tub and the house is very close to downtown. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Brevard. Everything needed for the stay was available, and the location is ideal for walking downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, absolutely love it. Great for the dogs. we actually cooked this time. We're definitely staying here again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Brevard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
glad the house worked for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is literally home away from home. Whatever you forgot to pack or bring, they have it. So cozy and comfortable. We had 6 adults and there was plenty of room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 3 couples staying for the weekend to attend an event at the Brevard music center. The house was central to walking downtown & close the music center. The house is well stocked & we loved spending time on the back porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here! Everything was so clean and it was a breeze to get there and get inside. The instructions were simple and easy/reasonable. Great for big groups. You need to book this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay at John's place and we plan to continue coming back! Clean house, very well stocked kitchen, all the bathroom essentials are provided, comfortable beds, and an awesome fenced yard for our pups is everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host. Excellent location. Close to town and music center. Well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Glad you liked the house, hope to see you around Brevard again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely welcoming and flexible. The location was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Thanks hope to see you around Brevard again soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was an amazing host. We’ve been coming to Brevard our whole life as a family and everytime we’ve come we have visited O.P. Taylor’s toy stone. So it was like meeting Willy Wonka to get to stay in John Taylor's Big Game House!! He was so gracious to let our children meet him, and he communicated so well. We loved playing Ping Pong, Bumper pool, sitting in the hot tub, walking to downtown, playing games, watching movies, grilling out. It about first time staying in the downtown area, and we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
thank you for tour kind words, and for staying with us. It was so nice to meet you and the whole family! If my wife Susie has her way it will be available next year, for me after a decade of cleaning houses and mowing lawns ... I'm kinda over it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was so welcoming & his home is amazing. It is very clean & well equipped for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2026
Thank you, glad the house worked for you. Hope to see you in Brevard soon, under happier circumstances.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time that we have rented this house in Brevard. We keep on coming back because the host is great and the house is cozy with lots of fun things to do. If you love family fun and lots of games this is the perfect house to rent. Personally I love the beds as they are comfy and cozy. John and his wife are very kind and always communicate quickly. Five stars all around. Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great place for my family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Glad you enjoyed the house Now the next chapter starts, Happy Graduation!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway in Brevard

This property was as described and the host thought of every detail to make our stay relaxing and memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Thank you for your comment, we try our best to make sure you have everything you need for a good vacation! Hope to see you again! John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable place to stay

It’s always a pleasure to stay at the Big Game House! We have stayed there many times over the years and it’s always comfortable, clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place. Close to town and hiking and waterfalls. Enough games to keep any busy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Big Game House. Perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area of WNC. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home great location

This is our second time staying here! The house is great and walking distance to downtown and music and breweries on King St. We will be making many more trips and will stay here each time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very organized and our host was very accommodating. Great selection of games to play for down time. It is an easy walk to downtown Brevard from here as well. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2025
Thank you, glad you liked the house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was helpful and communicative ahead of and during our stay. The hot tub was clean and ready to go when we arrived, and the kids loved playing all the games available at the house. We walked to breakfast and dinner in Brevard, and the walk was short enough that our kids (ages 5-9) didn't complain! The beds were comfortable. We had a great time and would definitely consider staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Great meeting you and your family, hope to see you in Brevard again soon. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful experience! First my first message with the owner his replies were very quick and helpful. The house was well stocked! We used all 5 of the beds, and they all proved comfortable. Great hot tub! Bathrooms and kitchen had everything we needed. Wonderful seating on the back deck which we took full advantage of! All communication was easy. House had LOTS of games! Would stay there again should the occasion arise. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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