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

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

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Twig and Nest was built by Highlands' Santa Claus of past 50 years!
Room for entire family in this light-filled space  with front and back views
View of Great Room from kitchen.  Hallway connects two bedrooms and bathroom.
Great Room opens to covered porch.
Oversized sofa can double as bed in a pinch!

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10353 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Popular LocationHighlands Country Club7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBridal Veil Falls8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDry Falls9 min drive
  • AirportGreenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)116 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
1 child per 2 adults

Events

No events allowed
One-lane road to house too small for many cars.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests strongly encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover late cancellations due to health or other emergencies, i.e. corona virus.
Proximity to woods, drop-offs and potential hazards of adjoining property, children require close supervision.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Highlands

This holiday home is located in Highlands Hills, a neighbourhood in Highlands, and is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station, while Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 4 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

  • Whiteside Brewing Company - 14 min drive
  • Cornucopia Restaurant - 14 min drive
  • Satulah Mountain Brewing Company - 4 min drive
  • The Ugly Dog Public House - 14 min drive
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 8 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Highlands Art Gallery. Highlands Playhouse and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra C., Gainesville FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands
We had a great time .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Jones

Host profile image
This picture of me with my two grandchildren was taken at the Highlands Nature Center. Highlands is one of the few areas on the Eastern Continental Divide where it is cool enough in the summer to comfortably explore the outdoors. The town is right in the corridor of the "land of the waterfalls." Now that I am retired from my career in higher education, I can relax and enjoy having family and friends share my mountain getaway--Twig and Nest.

Why they chose this property

I had looked for just the right property for several years before discovering Twig and Nest. The setting and views from inside out are nothing less than spectacular, and I like the fact that the house is completely updated, borders a nature preserve, and is conveniently close to both Highlands and Cashiers.

What makes this property unique

The house is infused with light in the common areas. A row of windows in the kitchen open to the woods and mountainside. High ceilings with skylights and clerestory windows in the Great Room open to the covered deck with corresponding skylighted cathedral ceilings making the house feel light and airy and spacious.

Everyone who enters the house has the same response: 'Wow!' and then heads straight for the hammock.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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