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Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mars Hill, NC
  • Place, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mars Hill

Located within a leisurely stroll of Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre, this country house is within a few miles (5 km) of Pisgah National Forest. This country house welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 23 min drive - 21.1 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 24 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Asheville Entrance - 28 min drive - 25.9 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 33 min drive - 28.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Fiesta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokin Joe Lasher - ‬1 min walk

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Wedding and Event Spaces available for rent

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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

What can I see near this country house?

This country house is located in Mars Hill within a short 12-minute walk of Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre. Pisgah National Forest is also within a driving distance of 2.6 mi.

Is there parking available at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?

No, this country house doesn't offer parking.

Is this country house associated with a casino?

No, this country house is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this country house?

No, there is no indoor pool at this country house.

Does Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this country house.

Does this country house provide breakfast?

No, this country house doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this country house allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this country house.

Does Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups have connecting rooms available?

No, this country house doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this country house?

The closest major airport to this country house is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), which is about 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups.

Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Another Ideal Stay

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

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

Wonderful!

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina J.

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

Stine House

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shayan M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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