Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups

Mars Hill farm house in the mountains

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Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio
Dining

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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mars Hill

In Mars Hill .You'll find Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and Pisgah National Forest within 3 miles (5 km) of this farm stay. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Marshall Nature Sanctuary and French Broad River.

What's nearby

  • Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 23 min drive - 20.3 miles
  • The Orange Peel - 23 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 29 min drive - 24.8 miles
  • Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 59 min drive - 51.9 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
  • ‪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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

How close is Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups to the airport?

This farm stay is 32 mi (39-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this farm stay.

Does Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups offer free breakfast?

This farm stay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?

No, there is no casino at this farm stay.

What time is check-in at Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this farm stay.

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

This farm stay does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this farm stay.

How close is Spacious Historic Estate Home • Ideal for Families & Groups to downtown Mars Hill?

This farm stay is 0.5 mi away from Mars Hill.

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

4/10 Poor

Shayan M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina J., Gray, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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