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Owls Nest Cottage - mountain escape, plenty of outdoor activities.

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A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a dark shingled roof, and a front porch.
A spacious living area with a large wooden dining table, a fireplace, and a kitchen with dark cabinets and a large window.
A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.
A hallway with wooden floors, a door with a window, a mirror, and a desk with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Glenville, NC
  • Place, Lake Glenville
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Glenville

When you stay at this cottage in Glenville, you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest. .This cottage is 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Pisgah National Forest and 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from Western Carolina University.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Glenville - 18 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Old Edwards Club - 27 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 42 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 44 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Lake Keowee - 51 min drive - 40.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Orchard Restaurant & Guest Cottage - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owls Nest Cottage - mountain escape, plenty of outdoor activities.

Get out into nature with some of the best hiking in Western North Carolina within a mile of Owls Nest. Close to lakes, golf courses, skiing, tubing and zip lines. On site amenities include, archery station, driving range, putt putt course, walking trails, frisby golf, dog park, pickle ball and more.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
In summer turn the thermostats to 76. In winter turn the thermostats to 56
Make sure to sign out of any personal streaming services you’ve logged into.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: If the guest leaves the home pet must be in kennel

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 3821393

Owls Nest Cottage - mountain escape, plenty of outdoor activities. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very communicative and offered early check in along with hiking recommendations throughout our stay. Home was in a great location and had everything we needed. It was spotless upon arrival. Couldn’t have asked for a better host, home, location and amenities for our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owls Nest is great!

Always love staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here multiple times and love it. Great neighborhood with lots of amenities. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had a wondeful stay. Great house layout, comfortable and has sll the anenties you would want
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us. Everything was clean and in great shape. The host was easy to reach and very helpful.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The owner was responsive and incredibly hospitable. Would stay here again without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location

Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Well-stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Very nice area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring trip

Always enjoy the Owls Nest!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at Owl's Nest. Great location in Chinquapin with access to so many amenities and amazing trails throughout the property. The house was clean and cozy with all that we needed for a great stay. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house is beautiful inside and out. The setting in the Chinquapin community could not be any better. 5 stars .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chinquapin

Great owner! Place was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, peaceful stay at Owls Nest. Such a beautiful area in a quiet community. Very easy access to hiking, Cashiers, Lake Glenville and overall just at a wonderful place. Property manager is very responsive and kind. We hope to be back with our kiddos and pup next time. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glenville

Excellent Home..Comfortable, Clean, Responsive...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owls Nest

We had a great time. This was our second time staying in Chinquapin but first time in Owls Nest. Such a great community with ALL the amenities!! Owls Nest was fantastic and our host was great. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very welcoming and spacious home

This Home is located in a beautiful area. It’s welcoming, spacious and comfortable. The Kitchen is very spacious with a six gas burner range but could use additional kitchenware. The home has a nice wine cooler. The deck is small and the seating is a bit weathered BUT it’s enticing and perfectly located to enjoy nature, especially the birds. There’s a bird feeder that attracts an amazing number of beautiful birds It’s entertaining and soothing to watch them gather at the hanging feeder. And the owners welcomes guests to refill the feeder by supplying bird seeds. We reached out to the owner and he was quick to respond to our question/request. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Top Notch Property

Owls Nest is an extremely nice property. We have been coming to the area for many years and it is the best place we have stayed in and is definitely the best value. The house is well maintained, nicely furnished and has everything you could need. The kitchen is huge, the living room has plenty of seating and the beds are comfortable. We especially enjoyed having our breakfast and coffee on the back porches. Being in the Chinquapin community makes this property even better. After staying here it made us want to purchase a lot and build this same house. There is just so much to do without ever leaving the community. Most of it is within easy walking distance from the house. We enjoyed just walking through the community and hanging out at the clubhouse and lounging in comfortable chairs, taking in the views and great weather. Michael, the host, is great to work with. He is easy to get in touch with, very responsive and pleasant to work with. If we don't end up getting a place of our own we will definitely want to stay here again. It is a top notch property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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