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Cascade Cottage w/ On-Site Dining & Events

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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Mars Hill, NC
  • Place, Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Orange Peel
    ‪24 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 in Mars Hill, this vacation home is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre and 7 minutes from Pisgah National Forest. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Marshall Nature Sanctuary and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from French Broad River.

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

  • ‪Taco Fiesta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Nut Gorge Craf - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Creek Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

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

Cascade Cottage w/ On-Site Dining & Events

Cascade Cottage is a private, stand-alone retreat located on the Twin Willows estate in Mars Hill, North Carolina, just two exits south of Hatley Pointe, which offers downhill skiing and family-friendly snow tubing during the winter season. Designed for comfort, accessibility, and ease, the cottage provides a warm and convenient home base for winter getaways, ski weekends, and seasonal mountain travel.

Fully ADA compliant and beautifully appointed, Cascade Cottage offers a hotel-plus experience in a peaceful estate setting. Guests can enjoy winter activities nearby and return to a quiet, comfortable space ideal for relaxing after a day on the slopes or tubing hill.

Ideal for couples, friends, wedding guests, or travelers seeking accessible accommodations, Cascade Cottage features two king beds, step-free access, and thoughtful design throughout. Guests enjoy privacy while having optional access to seasonal on-site dining, events, and outdoor amenities nearby when desired.

Property Layout & Guest Access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire cottage, including a comfortable living area, sleeping accommodations with two king beds and a sleeper sofa, an efficient kitchenette, and a fully accessible bathroom with walk-in shower. The kitchenette is well suited for coffee, light meals, and reheating and includes essential conveniences for short stays.

Parking is located just steps from the cottage for easy arrival and departure. Guests may also enjoy shared outdoor spaces across the estate, including walking areas, fire pits, and lawn games.

Estate Layout & Proximity
Cascade Cottage is connected to the Stines House by a covered walkway and overlooks the courtyard area of the main home. When the two homes are rented separately, guests may occasionally see or hear activity in the courtyard during daytime or early evening hours. The cottage itself remains a private, enclosed space, and quiet hours are observed across the estate. This layout works especially well for extended families, wedding guests, or groups traveling together who appreciate close proximity while still enjoying separate accommodations.

Optional dining and event spaces are located near the entrance of the property and are intentionally separated from the cottage to preserve its quiet, private atmosphere. Dining and events are seasonal and not required for guests staying at the cottage.

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
• Fully ADA compliant with step-free access
• Two king beds plus sleeper sofa
• Kitchenette (not a full kitchen)
• Convenient winter location near skiing and snow tubing
• Quiet, private setting within a shared 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 Cascade Cottage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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 are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is also known as

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Cascade Cottage w/ On-Site Dining & Events Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean. Conveniently located.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Excellent location , very cozy property and the owners were excellent to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place to Stay!

Wonderful property and location. Absolute best trip we have had in a long time. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nearby beautiful MHU!

Very nice cottage with everything you need.Comfy and adjacent to whatever you need!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay

Property was clean. We enjoyed the hiking trails behind the Cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect mountain getaway

Couldn't ask for more. Clean beautiful and friendly folks. Comfy beds, all the amenities you could ask for. Great welcome basket even had doggie biscuits for Amos Moses.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mars Hill

Nice place. Close to Mars Hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay for whatever your trip needs

It was a nice, well maintained property, that didn't stick us in the middle of a crowded complex. Quiet. Calm. And so nice to not have to stress over anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College drop off

Perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage, close to town, but also super quiet.

we had a wonderful trip. easy to find. quick communication with the owner, had everything we needed. very clean, dog friendly rental, loved it. Multiple homes on the property. but didnt feel close to any of them. Beautiful hike for kids and dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cascade Cottage in Mars Hill, N.C.

We stayed at Twin Willows in Mars Hill, NC at Cascade Cottage and had the best time. It was absolutely amazing and beautiful. I would definitely recommend staying there. Smokin’Joe Lasher food truck was the best, he can definitely cook! Delicious! We will definitely stay here again and I highly recommend Twin Willows and stay at Cascade Cottage..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an absolute gem of a property! Joe is a spectacular host and this is a beautiful place. 10 out of 10 would recommend!We booked at the last minute for an impromptu 2-night stay over the July 4, 2026 weekend (2 adults and a dog). Joe immediately reached out to let us know that our stay would coincide with a huge Independence Day celebration at Twin Willows, in case this wasn’t the vibe we were hoping for. I appreciated the consideration and heads-up. We arrived in the middle of the party, with live music and families and of course Joe’s cooking. Despite the crowds, check-in was seamless and they had saved us a parking space directly in front of the cottage. The space was comfy and had all the necessities, but was definitely not the main attraction. We spent most of our time exploring the stunning property, enjoying the music, and walking around Mars Hill. This was great for our dog, too. She enjoyed roaming the trails, splashing in the creek, and soaking up all of the attention from the other guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A diamond in the rough

If you need to be near Mars Hill University, this comfortable cottage is just steps away! Very spacious with everything you need. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Helene Relief Volunteers

The home was clean and comfortable - a great place to rest after 2 days spent volunteering. We weren't able to get the Keurig to work. Also we suggest heavier curtains in one bedroom to keep outside light out at night. Other than those 2 areas, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025