Located in Mars Hill, this farm stay is in the mountains. Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Marshall High Studios are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flow and Dream Guitars. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 23 min drive - 32.6 km
The Orange Peel - 23 min drive - 33.3 km
Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 28 min drive - 40.3 km
Biltmore Estate - 29 min drive - 39.9 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Taco Fiesta - 3 min drive
Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - 13 min walk
The Wagon Wheel - 3 min drive
High Ridge Adventures & BBQ - 10 min drive
About this property
Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups
Stines House is a spacious, historic home located on the Twin Willows estate in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Thoughtfully restored and well appointed, the home offers generous gathering spaces, comfortable accommodations, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families, friends, and group stays year-round.
During winter months, Twin Willows is ideally located just two exits south of Hatley Pointe, which offers both downhill skiing and family-friendly snow tubing. Stines House serves as a comfortable and convenient home base for winter adventures, with plenty of space to gather, relax, and warm up after a day on the slopes.
Perfect for reunions, wedding groups, and multi-generational travel, Stines House combines the charm of a historic residence with the convenience of modern amenities. Guests enjoy the privacy of a large home while being part of a scenic mountain estate with optional access to seasonal dining, events, and outdoor amenities nearby.
Property Layout & Guest Access Guests have exclusive access to the entire Stines House, including multiple living and gathering areas, a full kitchen, dining spaces, and sleeping accommodations across several bedrooms and bathrooms. The home is well suited for groups who want to spend time together while still having room to spread out and relax.
Outdoor areas include a courtyard adjacent to the home, as well as access to shared estate spaces such as walking areas, fire pits, and lawn games.
Estate Layout & Proximity Stines House is part of the Twin Willows estate and is connected by a covered walkway to Cascade Cottage. The courtyard adjacent to Stines House may be visible from nearby estate areas, and guests may occasionally see or hear activity from other accommodations during daytime or early evening hours when multiple homes are rented. Quiet hours are observed across the estate, and the home remains a private, self-contained space for guests.
Optional dining and event spaces are located near the entrance of the property and are intentionally separated from Stines House to preserve a relaxed, residential atmosphere. Dining and events are seasonal and not required for guests staying at the home.
Interaction with Guests Self check-in is provided for convenience. We are available by message if assistance is needed while respecting guest privacy. Staff may be present near the entrance of the property during food service hours or scheduled events.
Important Notes • Large historic home with modern comforts • Ideal for families, reunions, and wedding groups • Convenient location near skiing and snow tubing • Private use of the entire home • Courtyard and shared estate areas nearby • Quiet hours observed across the estate • Optional dining and events are seasonal • House manual provided prior to arrival
Optional on-site food and beverage service is available near the entrance of the property on select days and hours and operates independently from the overnight rental.
Directions Follow GPS to the Twin Willows entrance (525 Cascade St, Mars Hill, NC 28754). Continue past the food and event parking area near the entrance and follow posted signs for Stines House.
Amenities
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Wedding and Event Spaces available for rent
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 49
Note from host: Wedding and Event Spaces available for rent
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups pet-friendly?
Yes, Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$819, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups located?
Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Pisgah National Forest. Marshall Nature Sanctuary and French Broad River are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at the Stines House on Twin Willows in Mars Hill NC. The hosts were welcoming and the historic house more than adequate for us. The grounds provided activities and hikes for the young and young at heart.
This is the third time our church has rented the property in some capacity from Joe and it is always a joy being there. Joe is the ideal host, readily available, quick to respond, and extending warmth and welcome. We always recommend going to his food truck on the property too--delicious BBQ! Cannot recommend Joe as a host or this property highly enough. Truly a joy to stay there every time!
The property and house are beautiful. Joe is incredibly attentive and kind. We had a wonderful stay and were delighted to share dinner one evening at Joe’s mobile kitchen!
With this 7brs and 4 bath house, 5 adult couples had plenty of room for sleeping, eating and game playing. Dinner in the little chapel, prepared by Joe's food truck was amazing. Perfect location. We'll be back again and again.
Nina J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Shayan M.
19 Feb 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
1: The kitchen is not equipped with enough essentials and cook wears especially for big families and specially for people who would like to make family dinner every night.Just for an example a grater or can opener should be there. 2: please make sure not to take shower at the same time or the water will get cold. First night after we came from snow tubing, my daughter and my sister took shower and then I had to go with my 2 yr old. the water got freezing cold and my baby was crying. And we waited at least 15 mins for the water to get hot again. This was a very bad experience.3: There is a plumbing issue upstairs. The sink in 2nd bedroom and the tub drain is clogged. Actually the kitchen sink was kinda clogged too.4: The house was full of beetles. I mean they were everywhere from sink, bathrooms, living area, kitchen, ceiling and even beds.5: There is not enough laundry detergent specially for larger groups who are staying more than 2 night.6: Housekeeping people need to do a better job sweeping and mopping. Under the couches were disgusting and our little poppy brought a capsule in her mouth from under the couch.7: There is no TV in the living room. You can’t watch TV as a family at night. We just played games. 8: The king bed upstairs has the worst mattress. They just attached 2 twin mats together with a fitted sheet. This was the most ridiculous king mattress. My 2 yr old had to sleep with us and she was in the hole in the middle. So uncomfortable.