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The Nest on Laurel Drive
Hosted by Lisa · Sapphire, North Carolina
2 guests max · 1 bedroom · 2 beds · 1 toilet
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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
What to expect
Cabin
2 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Potable water available
Showers available
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Wifi available
Picnic table absent
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 2 nights
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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The Nest on Laurel Drive
96%
(24)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Reviews
96% Recommend25 ratings · 24 reviews
The Nest is a charming and cozy retreat perfect for campers seeking a peaceful mountain getaway. Guests frequently highlight the cabin's warm touches, like homemade brownies and a welcoming atmosphere, that make it feel like a home away from home. The location is ideal for nature lovers, with easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls, and local attractions. While the cabin is compact, it offers all essential amenities, providing a comfortable and private stay close to Gorges State Park.
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· October 2026
This was exactly what I needed. If you need a goood solo mental retreat it’s great! Clean and safe
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· September 2026
Lisa went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and welcome. She even made us brownies!!! We would definitely stay here again if in the area.
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· September 2026
Lisa and Lee’s cabin is comfortable and cute. It has everything you need to enjoy staying near Gorges State Park. Lisa is responsive and answered questions promptly.
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· July 2026
Creature comforts you need & want.
We loved staying at The Nest! You could tell Lisa puts her heart into every detail. We tried to take care of it as our own little cabin because you could literally feel the warmth and care coming from within is the best way to describe it. How beautiful to spend time in nature, with the Carolina birds chirping outside all day, and oh the homemade brownies and coffee filled with water waiting. Everything you’d expect in a high end hotel (even a toothbrush, not knowing I had forgotten mine 🥹). Continued blessings to the hosts!
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· May 2026
The Nest was absolutely perfect for our weekend getaway in the mountains for my birthday. My partner and I felt very comfortably and well met by the amenities that this small (but mighty cozy and well set up) space offered. The shower was amazing after a day of hiking. We also appreciated the brownies and the comfy mattresses. Highly recommend for a practical yet romantic getaway!
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· May 2026
Enjoyed!
With pets
We enjoyed our stay in the cozy cabin, convenient to the water falls and state park. A nice time, we need the recipe to the brownies left for our enjoyment!
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· October 2025
Great Dog Friendly Lodging
With pets
The Nest was the perfect getaway for me and my dog. It's comfy, cozy, and clean. It's a great location if you want to explore all the natural beauty WNC has to offer. It's small, but has everything you might need and the hot shower was a big plus after spending the day outside.
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· September 2025
Perfect little retreat
With pets
Loved staying at The Nest. It was cozy with everything we needed to enjoy our time. We were able to go hiking, drive easily to stores, or restaurants as needed and come back to enjoy the beautiful space that has been created for guests.
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· June 2025
Perfect mountain hideaway!
So glad we found this place. My best friend and I needed a little nature getaway and this was just what we needed! Cozy, simple, and a perfect location. When we weren't hiking or exploring lakes, we spent most of our time outside grilling or just by the fire. Absolutely incredible and we can't wait to come back!
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· May 2025
Had a great time! It was the perfect little place to stay!
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· July 2024
Amazing little cabin for a mountain getaway! Close to lots of amazing waterfalls and a few small towns to get all that you need, this little cabin had all the essentials for a wonderful trip. Very cozy and clean, perfect for 2 people and a dog.
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· October 2023
The Nest had everything we needed and was super cute and clean, with a very cool camping vibe. It was conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Gorges State park. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it to others.
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· October 2023
Charming and cozy!
We had a wonderful stay at “The Nest!” So charming and cozy, it had everything we needed. Would love to come back. We had brownies that were so delicious!
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· June 2023
So cozy and a great location!
With pets
We loved our stay at The Nest! It’s super cozy and has all the amenities you need for a getaway. We especially loved that it was within 30 minutes of countless waterfalls, hikes, and mountain biking trails. The host, Lisa, is really sweet and had homemade brownies ready for us when we arrived. Even though we were close to the main home, it still felt very private. Enjoyed sitting outside by the fire (firewood was provided) and having dinner on the little porch. The bathroom was full functioning and we never ran out of hot water in the shower which we greatly appreciated! Parking was easy in our large van which was a nice bonus too.
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· May 2023
Cool Spot
With pets
Cool & efficient place to stay with a close proximity to tons of great hikes and waterfalls.
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· September 2022
Summer Camp Vibes
With pets
We loved our stay at The Nest! It was super cozy with a summer camp kind of feel. The surroundings were beautiful and Lisa provided us with extra treats upon arrival...brownies, hot chocolate, doggie snacks, etc. The backyard campfire situation was so nice at night as well. Beds were super comfy...We look forward to going back.
There are so many amazing trails, waterfalls, and lakes around the area and this was the perfect home base for us while we went out exploring during the day.
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· September 2022
Everything was great. Price was reasonable. Nice and quiet. Very clean. Only thing there is no kitchen sink and stove but I was not there to cook. I would rent it again and recommend it to others.
Not recommend
· August 2022
The website stated that this place had honey tasting with crackers cheese and wine along with a breakfast with seasonal fruit. When I asked the owner about it and if I could make it an appointment, he very rudely said "we're not set up for that, so carry on!" If you're not going to be set up for what you advertise then don't advertise it.
The cabin was clean quiet and very well equipped. The wife was very nice.She had made brownies and left my dog some dog treats.
I will not stay at this owner's resident ever again and nor do I recommend it to of my friends or family.
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· August 2022
Loved this little cabin!
We absolutely loved staying at the Nest. It was such a nice accommodation with anything you could think of - a nice bathroom and shower with hot water, microwave, mini fridge and freezer, even a solo stove for making s’mores outside. It truly felt like I was back at the girls camp I grew up going to not to far away from here in the best way. Lisa and Lee were fantastic hosts and we hope to return!
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· October 2021
Perfect getaway cabin
The Nest was the cutest cabin in a superb area- my boyfriend and I stayed there for 3 nights and there were so many trails in the area for us to explore! We also enjoyed making barbecue in the campfire/grill in the yard. Lisa was so accommodating with this trip and everything we needed was found in the drawers- anything else we needed was available at the ingles 15 mins away. The cabin itself was adorable and so clean! Definitely would recommend and is the perfect getaway :)
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· October 2021
A lovely cozy cabin with little touches that made our stay very comfortable. The cabin was very clean and roomy for two people. Great location in Sapphire. We loved sitting by the fire-pit after we got back from our daily adventures. We enjoyed the quiet surrounding. Closed to Gorge State Park for hiking and waterfalls. The host was thoughtful and great in communications with us. We would recommend The Nest for anyone looking for a getaway to the mountains.
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· August 2021
The Nest was lovely!
Perfect spot, nestled in Sapphire with lots to do in the area! The cabin was much bigger than we expected it to be, and had pretty much everything we needed. Very cute decor and comfy beds! Lee was very available to us and helpful with recommendations. We definitely want to come back for another stay!
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· August 2021
Charming, comfy, well-equipped.
It’s a cozy cabin with all the things you may need tucked into cute drawers :) We totally enjoyed the fire pit and the host has thought of everything: kindling, Fire starters, a long lighter and stacked wood once you have a baby fire going!
Comfortable beds and bedding, a very comfy bathroom (shower/towels included), and extra blankets should you need them.
Great communication from the host and a note once inside the cabin with extra info.
Host provided coffee and a coffee cake (sweet surprise!) and recommendations for near-by restaurants and waterfalls.
We enjoyed gem mining (Jackson Hole Gem Mining/Highlands, NC), waterfalls (Whitewater Falls, Bridal Falls, Dry Falls), pizza at Villa Amato (Toxaway Lake), breakfast at Panthertown, and exploring Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin NC.
It’s a wonderful ‘base camp’ for exploring this stunning area of western NC! We had some rain and enjoyed Yahtzee and cribbage on the covered porch in spite of the weather.
Would recommend for 1-2 people, those that want to explore without setting up camp, the feeling of camping but in a rustic cabin with electricity & plumbing :))
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· July 2021
Amazing Decompressing Get-away
Lisa and her husband Lee were more than hospitable, they felt like family. They made me feel safe and made sure to check on me daily for any needs. I will be back and I HAVE RAVED to all my friends and family about their "Nest". I was honored to be their first guest at this location. Much gratitude 🙏
Location
Sapphire, Transylvania, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Lisa B.
Joined in October 2020Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 4 hours
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