Twin Hollows offers a convenient location, beautiful mountain views, and a host of amenities to help make your mountain vacation a great memory. Twin Hollows is a secluded, cozy cabin.
*This home is dog-friendly with additional pet fees required.
*Accessing the property includes navigating a steep gravel driveway.
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF AGE TO BOOK
Cancellation Policy: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of the stay will receive 100% refund. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive 50% refund.
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Carolina Cabin Rentals
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Languages
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Vilas
Located in Vilas, this cabin is near theme parks and in the mountains. Tweetsie Railroad is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Beech Mountain Resort and Sugar Mountain Resort are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kidd Brewer Stadium or Holmes Convocation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Vilas, NC
What's nearby
Kidd Brewer Stadium - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
Horn in the West - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Appalachian State University - 19 min drive - 17.3 km
Tweetsie Railroad - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
Beech Mountain Resort - 37 min drive - 34.2 km
Getting around
Abingdon, VA (VJI-Virginia Highlands) - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Sharpie's Restaurant - 10 min drive
Hilltop Drive In - 14 min drive
Appalachia Cookie Co. - 14 min drive
Hatchet Coffee - 15 min drive
Over Yonder - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Mountain Escape pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Mountain Escape?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Mountain Escape?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Mountain Escape located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tater Hill Lake Basin Habitat Preservation, Tater Hill Plant Preserve and Watauga River. Alta Vista Gallery and B & B and Rich Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Could use some updates. The driveway was very steep, intimidating going down! We were disappointed that the fireplace was not working. The management company reached out but was unable to send someone out to check on the problem. Coffee maker was a let down as we brought keurig supplies and it was a standard coffee pot. A little inconvenient that there was a tv only in one bedroom.
A great Family weekend, touring APP State with my senior and then taking the siblings and friends tubing. A couple minor hiccups at the start but a quick call to the office and they were handled immediately.
We will definitely be back, especially if we end up with a kid attending APP State.
Kate H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
6/10 Okay
Sara S.
23 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Okay but overpriced
The cabin itself was lovely and structurally sound. There were some stairs that moved every time which was concerning when carrying small children.
Considering the amount of money I paid towards a cleaning fee the cabin was not up to my standard. There were multiple dishes with leftover food on them or lipstick stains. There was an acrylic nail in a bedside table that was Christmas themed… so there’s that considering we stayed in late October. The heavy bedding seemed to have miscellaneous stains on them but the sheets seemed clean. The bathtub was clean, however the shower curtain liners were stained w mold and bacteria growth. They provide a minimal amount of towels which was not convenient considering we took 2 small children with us (which was mentioned upon booking) and had no access to additional towels. The property is not super conducive to pets as there really is no flat part for them to go “potty” and there is a pretty decent sized retaining wall around the property that dogs or kids could easily fall… but it is the mountains so I expected that.
We had difficulty accessing the property as the key pad code did not work and when I called the number listed I had to call numerous times and was on hold for a while. We had a 5 hour drive with an infant so delaying entry further was very frustrating. Plus I tried to arrange for an earlier check in days prior to arrival but it was going to cost an additional $85 for just 1-2 hours earlier. Considering how much I already paid for this cabin I felt that was unprofessional and inconsiderate, coupled with the delay in entering the property I was quite upset.
On a positive note, the beds were comfortable and the cabin was overall a pleasant stay. There is no true mountain top view from the location.
Overall I’d say the property was nice but considering what we paid (mostly for the cleaning fee and amenities) I was disappointed and would not stay again.
The house was a very cute cabin. The arcade was fun too. The water was a bit hard, but we did not have any issues with odors as some previous visitors did. We found the house to be clean and lovely. There were a few different styles of dishware- but honestly who cares? There was plenty for us to use. The master bed was very comfortable as well.
Our only complaint was about the hot tub. The jets did not work- I messaged the property manager about it, who said there is a backorder on parts for the control panel. They gave me a refund for $100, but I was still upset, as we had selected this place based on having a hot tub. It was more of a warm outdoor bath. This was a known problem prior to arrival, but it was not communicated with us, which was disappointing. We did not have any of the cleanliness issues as other people have- it was perfectly clean.
I would stay here again as long as the hot tub was working properly.
Meghan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay
Kirsten S.
28 Dec 2020
Twin Hollows December stay
The cabin size, layout, and feel are nice. Booking through Carolina Cabin Rentals was relatively seamless and easy.
We had a two concerns with the cabin:
1. Cleanliness.
The kitchen is filthy. We ran every single dish we planned on using through the dishwasher on the "sanitize" setting before we were comfortable using any of it. The rug on the kitchen floor is disgusting. We didn't take our shoes off in the kitchen.
We were assured everything would be EXTRA clean with the current covid situation. The bathroom faucets looked like they had been barely wiped down. We were grateful we brought cleaning supplies. We spent an hour cleaning the place before we felt
comfortable using most of it.
2. The advertised location.
The location of the cabin needs to be more clearly explained in the listing. The cabin has no mountain views. It is tucked DOWN into a valley. The only way one will get a view of the mountains is if one walks to the top of the 100-foot driveway and stands there. The surroundings are very pretty - but "mountain view" they are not.
For the price we paid for this stay, these two issues were very unfortunate. We had a nice stay (and got our kids' wishes of a white Christmas!), but we definitely were expecting a much cleaner setting with better views.
Very grateful for the opportunity to stay at this property. Nice and secluded.
Brandon P.
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4/10 Poor
James S.
3 Nov 2020
Twin Hollows Address 454
The house itself was totally acceptabe, however the kitchen needs a major ovethaul and added necessities. The dishes were mixed sets due to breakage, there were vety few glasses, all of which were very thick & heavy. No juice glasses, no wine glasses,
no steak knives. Not one single pot or pan had a lid to prevent splatters, there was only one lid to fit a large not. We found one small paring knife and it was duller than dull
I straightened the cups and tried to clean the glass cook top which desperately needs cleaning with cook top clear and a painters paint scraper which takes off the burned on grease. The teflon skillet was in bad shape & warped. I would never have cooked in it. It needs to be trashed. We have a rental house at the beach & we understand the upkeep, but just a little money could make this house so much better. The new leather sofas were lovely and the beds comfortable. And far as the view, it was at the top of the very steep driveway, not from the front windows. Also, we could not use the fireplace because the house filled with gas smells. It was overwhelming and we had to open doors & windows to get it out. Unfortunately for the price we would never book this house again nor recommend it to others. We were very disappointed.also, soap dishes in the bathrooms would be nice to keep from laying to soap on the counter.
James S.
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4/10 Poor
James S.
3 Nov 2020
Twin Hollows Address 454
The house itself was totally acceptabe, however the kitchen needs a major ovethaul and added necessities. The dishes were mixed sets due to breakage, there were vety few glasses, all of which were very thick & heavy. No juice glasses, no wine glasses,
no steak knives. Not one single pot or pan had a lid to prevent splatters, there was only one lid to fit a large not. We found one small paring knife and it was duller than dull
I straightened the cups and tried to clean the glass cook top which desperately needs cleaning with cook top clear and a painters paint scraper which takes off the burned on grease. The teflon skillet was in bad shape & warped. I would never have cooked in it. It needs to be trashed. We have a rental house at the beach & we understand the upkeep, but just a little money could make this house so much better. The new leather sofas were lovely and the beds comfortable. And far as the view, it was at the top of the very steep driveway, not from the front windows. Also, we could not use the fireplace because the house filled with gas smells. It was overwhelming and we had to open doors & windows to get it out. Unfortunately for the price we would never book this house again nor recommend it to others. We were very disappointed.also, soap dishes in the bathrooms would be nice to keep from laying to soap on the counter.
James S.
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4/10 Poor
James S.
25 Oct 2020
Twin Hollows Address 454
The house itself was totally acceptabe, however the kitchen needs a major ovethaul and added necessities. The dishes were mixed sets due to breakage, there were vety few glasses, all of which were very thick & heavy. No juice glasses, no wine glasses,
no steak knives. Not one single pot or pan had a lid to prevent splatters, there was only one lid to fit a large not. We found one small paring knife and it was duller than dull
I straightened the cups and tried to clean the glass cook top which desperately needs cleaning with cook top clear and a painters paint scraper which takes off the burned on grease. The teflon skillet was in bad shape & warped. I would never have cooked in it. It needs to be trashed. We have a rental house at the beach & we understand the upkeep, but just a little money could make this house so much better. The new leather sofas were lovely and the beds comfortable. And far as the view, it was at the top of the very steep driveway, not from the front windows. Also, we could not use the fireplace because the house filled with gas smells. It was overwhelming and we had to open doors & windows to get it out. Unfortunately for the price we would never book this house again nor recommend it to others. We were very disappointed.also, soap dishes in the bathrooms would be nice to keep from laying to soap on the counter.
James S.
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6/10 Okay
Kristie W.
22 Oct 2020
3 Stars
We loved the cabin and the service we received. I am giving a 3 star because of the water issue. It smelled so bad and when you showered you were left with a slimy feeling. We called about it and was told a filter was added but it did not help. It would have been nice not to have that issue and been warned about it upfront.
Kristie W.
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8/10 Good
Rashea W.
16 Sept 2020
4 Stars
The place was great really enjoyed ourselves would love to rent again sometime! Just had a little trouble with the smell of the water 🤢👎🏽
Rashea W.
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10/10 Excellent
Travis P.
15 Aug 2020
5 Stars
My family loved this cabin we have stayed in many cabins In many different states over the last few years and must say This was one of our favorites! It was clean and updated with comfortable beds and loved the bunk beds for our boys.I was nervous about making it up the road and the driveway in our minivan bu it was fine as long as you kept a steady speed on the way up!! Would definitely stay here again
Travis P.
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
10 Aug 2020
Weekend Stay
Cabin easily met expectations. Fantastic stay, especially if you want a little seclusion.
Christopher M.
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10/10 Excellent
Shelly S.
30 July 2020
5 Stars
We really loved the home and location! Only negative I would have is the weather was perfect and the outdoor sitting was not ideal.
Shelly S.
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10/10 Excellent
12 July 2020
Good getaway cabin
Great cabin with lots of space and the view is just priceless. We had a great time and will definitely come back again.
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8/10 Good
Cristina M.
29 May 2020
Twin hollows
Loved our stay, the location, the privacy, the home, the amenities and the PAC-Man machine was a hit. We would recommend staying here but we would want friends about the water though. It smelled a bit foul, probably due to hydrogen sulfide in the hot water tank. Also the downstairs bedroom door never locked properly nor the upstairs balcony door, although we felt very safe regardless.
Great cabin, very clean and beautiful location. The water does a have a smell. Not terrible, but didn’t really want to shower, brush your teeth, or wash your face. I think it should be talked about in the listing. Besides that- 5/5 stay. Communication was great, hot tub was wonderful, pac man game was cool!
Joey M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Felicite G.
14 Nov 2019
So Happy
The cabin was perfect for our visit. It had all the basics, it was clean and well maintained. We really enjoyed the hot tub under all the mountain stars. Excellent guest services.
Felicite G.
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6/10 Okay
Sara H.
30 Oct 2019
Twin hollows cabin
The cabin was beautiful, the scenery was lovely, the inside was everything I had hoped until you go to cook, brush your teeth, and shower. The water smelled like sewer and we had to make multipe trips into town for for usuable/drinkable water.
Sara H.
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8/10 Good
Jonathan A.
23 Oct 2019
Twin hollows
The upstairs shower backs up and is very slow to drain. The owners should really install a sulfur filtration system as the water is so strong you can hardly stand to brush your teeth. The cabin is nice but could use some repair. Overall it was a pleasant experience.
Jonathan A.
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6/10 Okay
Lovey R.
7 Oct 2019
3 Stars
We enjoyed the house! The beds are comfy! The drive up is steep and the driveway and parking area can be a challenge to park and turn vehicles around when multiple vehicles are present.
Lovey R.
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4/10 Poor
Nancy S.
24 Sept 2019
2 Stars
The problem with the water that had a very ugly smell throughout the house, outside they did not take time to clean the garbage from the leaves, we also found 2 mice one outside the property and the other inside the house.
Nancy S.
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10/10 Excellent
Brandy P.
9 Sept 2019
5 Stars
It was so beautiful and enjoyed my stay there for my birthday
Brandy P.
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10/10 Excellent
Dusti G.
19 July 2019
Lovely!
The cabin was perfect for our family of 6!
Dusti G.
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6/10 Okay
Stephen S.
8 July 2019
Split decision
A roomy and comfortable cabin. Hot tub is great. However, the water from faucets/toilets/showers smells strong of sulfur. Says pet free, but dog hair throughout. Not super clean, but not bad. For the cost we expected more, but still had a relaxing time.
Stephen S.
About the host
Hosted by Carolina Cabin Rentals
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