My family usually stays in the Highlands/Cashiers area for Thanksgiving week but now with a toddler... space is needed so we rent our own place. We chose Nestledown because we wanted two bedrooms on the same floor (learned a lesson from last year) and two separate bathrooms (so we didn’t wake up our daughter - again, live and learn).
Nestledown is PERFECT. The house was set up exactly how we needed it. Two bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, and living room were all open so as long as we kept the other doors closed our daughter could roam freely.
The house was clean, and though it was decorated very nicely it wasn’t TOO decorated with lots of clutter. We felt comfortable letting our almost-two-year-old walk around without being scared she’d get into something.
The fireplace was super easy to use, the tv had just enough channels, the kitchen had everything we needed, and for whatever reason our daughter LOVED the bench at the dining room table rather than the chairs. So thank you for that. :)
The bathroom that we used was awesome - I don’t know if they had extra heating put in but this Florida girl appreciated not freezing to death after a shower!!
We would’ve LOVED to use the hot tub, but I’m pregnant and it wasn’t part of our vacation this time. It was really well set up though - you take a few steps down from the back porch and it’s on a nice private level. I’m sad we didn’t get to use it.
The driveway was very easy to park in and get out of. I’ve parked in some Ike driveways in NC. This driveway was fairly straight and level, lots of room to unpack and pack, and get in and out of. That’s a plus when you come in a big truck (because you never know what you’ll find in NC).
They’re super close to some awesome shopping, too, so if that’s your thing you are in luck! You’ve got Cashiers to one side and Highlands to another. You just can’t beat it.
Oh, and as far as directions - you can use GPS and you’ll get there fine but the owners will give you slightly different directions. USE. THE. OWNER’S. DIRECTIONS. It’s a little easier coming in their way - I felt like Austin Powers turning around after I missed the driveway the first time coming in. Don’t do that.
Overall we LOVED this house. We are hoping to book it next year! It was perfect for a small family. Owners were super nice and the house was clean and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home with us!