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Comfortable Elegance with Mountain View: 5BR, 4BA 5 min. from Highlands,NC
| Sleeps | 10 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 3,800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
Overview
5BR, 4 Ba with panoramic views, this spacious home affords every comfort.
"We were looking for a house spacious enough that we could all sit around the dining room table--Twig and Nest did not disappoint us. The house felt like a home that someone cared about."--
Kelly B-Signal Mountain, TN 5/20/16
"JOY"--the perfect word to describe our weekend. Your effort to make the house 'magazine ready' was appreciated by all. Thank you so much for sharing your winter wonderland with our mom's club. The perfect escape, and we all needed it." (12/13/15)
Mom's Club from Birmingham, AL
"Your house was exactly as you described it" (Nadia from Georgia, 03/12/16)
"'Everyone who came by remarked what a beautiful home it was and what a beautiful setting with all the trees. The wedding planner was so impressed, she is going to recommend it to all her brides.'" (J. Sandifer, Germantown, TN, 10/20/14).
"'We absolutely loved your home and plan on returning. We don't cook much any more, other than breakfast but your kitchen is so well equipped, we could turn out a grand repast,'" (U. Higgins, Aug. 2014).
These comments reflect the experiences of guests who have stayed at my mountain home in Highlands. Twig and Nest enjoys the best of both worlds: woodland beauty and privacy conveniently located just minutes away from the charming town of Highlands, NC.
The spacious interior, with two-story Great Room (17' x 27') opening up to a skylit covered deck with stone fireplace and sunset views is designed for entertaining.
The custom designed Chef's kitchen with breakfast bar, center island, and butler's pantry has ample space for several cooks. Cosy private dining room can seat 8 people comfortably.
The house is tastefully furnished with an eclectic collection of antiques, art and memorabilia from my travels. Many nice touches add to the mountain ambience: cathedral ceilings with clerestory windows, antler chandelier, wide plank wood floors, outdoor fire pit, swings and hammocks, spa bathrooms, stone pathways, stacked stone wood-burning fireplaces, perennial gardens and custom woodwork. Televisions in both Master Suites, Great Room and Kitchen for your convenience and enjoyment. Covered parking for two cars and additional parking for 4 more vehicles.
The house can accommodate two families or groups comfortably. The main level contains a Master Bedroom suite on one side of the Gathering Room and two bedrooms and a bath on the other side. All bedrooms on the main level have woodland and/or garden views.
A few steps down from the main level is an apartment-sized Bedroom Suite with sitting area. A second bedroom with four-poster bed and private bath (my grandchildren's favorite) is next to a small office. Both suites have private entrances to the main level and outdoors.
Guests have expressed delight in how warm and personal the home is, as contrasted with other places they have stayed which were, perhaps, more 'generic.' I take delight in sharing my personal space with travelers who appreciate my eclectic mix of furnishings, in the lovely setting Nature has provided.
About Barbara Jones
This picture was taken on the back deck last summer with my two grandchildren. I have visited Highlands every summer since 2007, and upon my retirement from the higher education field in 2012, I found the house of my dreams in a lovely neighborhood just 2 miles from Main Street.
I later learned that I had just bought the house that "Santa Claus had built." Well, at least the Santa Claus of Highlands for the past 40 years.
Barbara Jones purchased this house in 2012
Why Barbara Jones chose Highlands
I had looked for just the right property for several years before discovering Twig and Nest. I was visiting a friend in the neighborhood when I discovered 93 Rolling Woods on a morning walk. The setting and views from inside out were nothing less than spectacular, and I liked the fact that the house was completely updated, backed up to a nature preserve, and was so convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. Those who know me, know how much I love Christmas. I could hardly wait to get the biggest tree I could get in the doorway my first Christmas in the house, and have been adding trees ever since.
What makes this house unique
The hillside setting of the house affords lovely views from every direction. From the sofa, you can see the terraced gardens in the front and the woods and mountainside in the back. It's a great house for entertaining with over 800 feet of porches and decks. Around stone fireplace on the back porch is a favorite gathering spot.
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.
Guestbook comments from the owner
"What a wonderful time we had in your beautifully appointed mountain home. Everything was very organized and the the porch--we all wanted to go back to B'ham and build one! Hope to come back again soon. Thank you."
(copied from Twig and Nest Guest book, 10/13/16)
Amenities
Highlands Hills House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- 3800 sq. ft.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 10
- Max. adults: 10
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Parties/events not allowed
- Pets not allowed ...
- Non smoking only
- Noise levels must be kept moderate from 11pm-8am or nuisance fee may be deducted from damage deposit.
- No food or garbage should be left outside or in cars.
- Property is not child-proofed for little ones. Children should be supervised and not allowed to climb on porch railings or wander into woods alone.
- Mountain View ...
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 2 -
toilet
,
combination tub/shower
,
Hall bath off Great Room has custom cabinetry.
Bathroom 4 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 3 - toilet , shower , Spacious walk-in spa shower, custom cabinetry, stone floors
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Large walk-in shower, marble floors, granite countertops
- Lower level Master Bath has 5' X 5' spa shower, stone floors, separate vanity area with custom cabinetry. Hall bath off Great Room serves as powder room for guests and is shared by bedrooms on either side. Three of the bedrooms have their own private baths.
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen
Bedroom 4 - 1 queen
Bedroom 5 - 1 queen
- Three bedrooms and two baths on main level. Master bedroom is furnished with queen-sized sleigh bed, armoire with TV, vanity, chairs, and walk-in closet.. Adjoining bath features large tiled shower, marble floors, handsome console with granite counter tops. Two additional bedrooms on main level share hall bath. Lower level has second Master Bedroom Suite with rustic four-poster queen bed, pine armoire with TV, built in drawers, sitting area, large walk-in closet, desk and large private bath. Fifth bedroom on lower level has pencil post four-poster queen bed and private bath.
- Books ...
- DVD Player ...
- Games ...
- Music Library ...
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Video Library ...
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- botanical garden
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- recreation center
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
- equestrian events
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(47 traveler reviews)
A beautiful vacation home and visits to remember
My friends and I have rented this home for week in July or August for 3 years to enjoy beautiful Highlands and the exceptional weather. It is so large and comfortable and the outdoor lounging and dining (where we have breakfast) is simply wonderful. The kitchen is good, beds comfortable, rooms large, dining room seats 8, Wifi works as does the TV, and one couldn't ask for more. The owner, Barbara, is very welcoming and next year we're going back for a month!
The Highlands Best
We had a great three days and the home was wonderful! The kitchen had everything a cook could want! The seven of us were very comfortable and could not have been happier! Enjoyed the back porch! We will be back! Thank you for sharing with us!
Great
The house is very well appointed. It is as shown on the web. The kitchen is extremely well equipped.
We Will Return
This property was exactly what our group needed. The photos on the website acurately depicticted what the house is like. It was clean, comfortable, well stocked, beautifully decorated and convenient to Highlands. We decided to fix all of our meals there and found that was so relaxing. No wait time at restaurants etc. and the outdoor room was fabulous for us considering the rain we had the weekend we were there. We enjoyed the fireplace as well because even in summer, mountain nights are cool. We are looking forward to getting to be guests at Twig and Nest again. Also, our owner/host was great to work with so all things considered, WE LOVED IT ALL.
Beautiful home in a tranquil setting
The minute you walk in the Twig and a nest, you feel at home. The layout is great and the decor ties together the inside space with the setting outside. There was ample sleeping and living space for our large group (10). The kitchen was well stocked with whatever we needed. The kids had a blast playing in the forest behind the house and we even had a camp fire one night and roasted marshmellows! Finally, the location was great, not far from town and close to many of the exciting adventures that the area has to offer.
Beautiful home
The back porch was wonderful for our group. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch & dinner out there. The home was very cozy & warm & perfect in every way! I would only recommend to purchase stronger trash bags for the garbage cans. We had a problem with them tearing. Everything was great with the house.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $225 |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
Book directly with owner to save booking fee. Clients may choose to purchase damage insurance or pay a refundable damage deposit of $500.00. Special event groups (such as weddings) may be required to add damage insurance. Damage deposit will be refunded within two weeks of date of departure, providing that there is no damage to the property or its contents during your stay. 100% refund of all deposits for cancellations 60 days or more before expected date of arrival with the exception of the VRBO booking fee, which goes to VRBO, and is non-refundable if the client cancels the reservation. Cancellations made within 30 days of date of arrival will receive a 50% refund of rental amount + taxes, and 100% of cleaning fee and damage deposit. Owner will make every effort to accommodate cancellations due to illness or other family emergency, including rain-checks for a future rental.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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