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The Best Nest- Amazing Views of Smokies- new hot tub - 4 bedrooms 3 bath

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Whittier

When you stay at this vacation home in Whittier, you'll be in the mountains and steps from Nantahala National Forest. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 19 min drive - 16.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬24 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.

The Best Nest- Amazing Views of Smokies- new hot tub - 4 bedrooms 3 bath

At 3400 feet The Best Nest is located on beautiful Conley Mountain and offers amazing Mountain Views. Facing North West you can enjoy near panoramic views of Smokey’s and GSNP, with sunsets.
Pond directly below property is fed by 13+ natural springs. Come relax and experience peace and tranquility while being close proximity to world famous parks, numerous trails, rivers, and mountain towns.

2000+ square feet, 4 bedroom, 3 full baths, 7 beds, 1.5 acres, artisan carpentry work with lumber and stone from Conley Mountain.

Ideal for large group or multi-generational family. Private master suite and private deck. Booster chair, pack and play, and stroller are available. First floor can be accessed by 3 stairs with rail and has 2 bedrooms, 2 full bath, kitchen, etc all easily accessible. The living room, bedroom, full bath and loft are on second floor

Accessible yard with fire pit and walking trail, yard toys, and fishing pond below.

Private gravel road is used to climb Conley mountain about 1 mile. 4 wheel drive is recommended, but the majority of our guests and neighbors manage fine without.

Pristine mountain spring water for entire house. Great area to hike, explore, and enjoy the Smokies. Constantly changing scenery at every elevation.

Abundant wildlife and native plants, near Nantahala game-lands which are 1.5 million acres of wilderness.

Smokey Mountain Country Club is located at bottom of Conley Mountain and has 18 hole course with scenic views and meandering creeks.

Contactless and hassle free checkin.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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 recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,932 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

The Best Nest- Amazing Views of Smokies- new hot tub - 4 bedrooms 3 bath Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tatum S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was great and our host communicated very well with every question I had we will be staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a great view. The host was exceptional with communication and flexible with the bad winter weather. Definitely booking again next time I'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sissy S., Easley, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
I highly recommend the Best Nest. This home had everything we needed and then some. I have to say Gene, the owner, was a champ! We lost power due to a downed tree in the middle of the night. Once i called, Gene responded immediately, contacted the power company and kept us informed. So many blankets had been provided with the house, that we never felt the cold and power was restored in about 3 hours. I can't say enough good things about Best Nest... clean, private, well stocked and the views were amazing. A all the way.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James B.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was so prompt at answering questions. The place is absolutely amazing! Definitely will be coming back to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The pictures DO NOT do this home justice! Absolutely perfect stay. They’ve covered all the basics… bed sheets and towels … cozy blankets… lots of pillows! The PERFECT views!! Seating areas and very comfortable beds! Just bring your AWD up the mountain. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing especially the view!!! When I contacted Gene with a question he got right back with me! amazing experience!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property. Very clean and had everything we needed. Beds were so comfy which is rare when renting. (At least for us!) Gene was excellent with communication. View was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place host was super nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michelle e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery and clean home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A., Brunswick, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host that was available via text anytime! Great home with awesome views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

My review

It was very nice. Property was clean and the location was convenient and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain Crew

We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The cabin was perfect and our host Gene was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxcy R., Simpsonville, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay!

Nice house and enjoyed a great week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lego S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful! Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Read

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay in the nest on Conley

Great family weekend, awesome weather, very relaxing. We love the seclusion and the accomodations. We will be back....
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Willow E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for our girls trip

The house was clean and perfect for our small group. The view from the home is gorgeous! Wasn’t totally prepared for the drive up to the house but it was manageable. Would not recommend doing it for the first time in the rain but we made it! There were a couple quirks with the house itself we didn’t love, like there being open spaces above two of the bedroom doors on the first floor. There was no real privacy for the people sleeping in those rooms. We didn’t love that, made it hard to use the kitchen early in the morning or late at night without bothering people sleeping. Gene answered all of our questions and was a great host. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and had a wonderful time, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break fun.

Beautiful house and great views. We enjoyed the privacy and quiet. Gravel road to the house was longer than I expected but in the end I think it was still worth it for the view and beauty. Wished we could have had a fire in the fire pit by unfortunately burn ban in the area at the time of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good for what we needed

His house is in a beautiful area and reasonably close to Nantahala, Smoky Mountains, and other cute little towns. Was also somewhat close to a grocery store, which was convenient.The house was well stocked with linens, included shampoo, soap, and conditioner in the bathrooms. The house was very clean. I could not tell from the pictures, but the kitchen is actually on the first floor and the only living space is on the second floor, which made it challenging to spend time altogether when someone was cooking.The beds were very firm which we didn’t find super comfortable, but was our preference.The kitchen was stocked well with silverware and plates, but definitely needed some additional pots and pans. Based on the location of this cabin, I would imagine most people would be cooking in and need to utilize the kitchen pretty heavily. We had a couple questions while we were there, and the host was super responsive. I’m not sure I would stay there again based on the kitchen location, but it worked out OK for our stay this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Holiday Getaway

The property was lovely. The views were gorgeous and there was plenty of space for the whole family to meet. The kitchen was stocked spacious enough for us to make a Christmas feast and there were multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas. Gene, the host, was very responsive and available anytime I had questions. He even surprised us with a complimentary early check-in that was greatly appreciated. My family and I had a wonderful stay and would love to return someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca R., Mebane, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas in the Mountains

The location of the Best Nest worked perfectly for our family Christmas in the mountains. We were close to all the activities we had planned. We enjoyed the home and the view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

bobbi s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get away

It was a beautiful place and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend stay for the Polar Express

The house was beautiful and so was the view! Everything was clean and in order. We really enjoyed our stay. My only concern was the 1.5 mile gravel drive going up to the property. We had some spinning in our Honda Odyssey, but my parents had no problems in their Subaru. Overall I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home for Family Getaway

The house was beautiful with amazing views! We had plenty of room with 6 adults and 3 kids. The host, Gene, was incredibly helpful and responsive! The kids loved the the loft and having their own space to hang out, and we all enjoyed the 2nd level porch. We would love to stay at the house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024