Geodesic domes with 100-mile mountain views. Castles minutes from Charlotte. A 40-acre farm estate. Ten handcrafted stays across North Carolina — each one designed to be the story you tell when you get home.
Whether you're planning a romantic weekend, a reunion with twenty of your closest people, or a wedding under the mountains — we have a stay designed for exactly that.
From a 125-year-old cabin with roots tied to the Moses Cone family, to geodesic domes perched on a mountainside, to a castle estate with a private theater — no two stays are alike.
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★ 5.0 · 18 Reviews
40 Acres
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"This 'snow globe' as we called it because of the snow we saw falling — was the perfect couples getaway. The location is breathtaking with the most beautiful views that you can enjoy from inside the globe or the hot tub. One of the best parts was the close proximity to downtown Blowing Rock."Kelsey — GeoDome Guest, Blowing Rock
"The view could not be beat. There were 10 of us, and there was plenty of space to gather together or find a quiet spot to enjoy the view and a cup of coffee. There were hiking trails, a bike park, and shopping all close by. An absolutely amazing place."Angela — Grand Cabin Guest, Blowing Rock
Every Nook and Nest property has been personally remodeled, designed, or built from the ground up with one question in mind: would I want to stay here? From the furniture to the coffee to the view from the bed — every detail is intentional. We're not a management company. We're a family that fell in love with creating spaces people remember.
Get in TouchThe Nook and Nest is a family-run collection of unique vacation rentals across North Carolina — geodesic domes, a treepod, castles, historic cabins, a ski-in/ski-out chalet and a 40-acre farm estate. Every property has been personally remodeled, designed or built by the host, and all of them can be booked direct at thenookandnest.com.
In six North Carolina locations: Blowing Rock (The Orchard — two cabins and two geodesic domes on 20 acres), Banner Elk (the Hidden Castle), Beech Mountain (Top of Beech ski-in/ski-out chalet), Harrisburg near Charlotte (Castle CLT), Kings Mountain (a mid-century home) and Monroe (Wicker Branch Farm).
Third-party platforms charge guests 14-16% in service fees. Booking direct at thenookandnest.com has no booking fees — typically $150-400+ saved per booking for the same property and the same host — plus direct communication with the host, returning-guest discounts and flexible check-in and check-out whenever the schedule allows.
The Hidden Castle in Banner Elk and Castle CLT near Charlotte each host 20+ guests, Wicker Branch Farm in Monroe sleeps up to 19 across two buildings, and the entire Orchard at Blowing Rock can be booked together for 16+ guests.
Top of Beech on Beech Mountain welcomes dogs, and the Kings Mountain home and both Wicker Branch Farm stays (the Main House and the Barn Suite) are pet friendly.
Yes. Wicker Branch Farm in Monroe is an active event venue with 40 acres of open fields, a gazebo over the pond with string lights, and on-site accommodations for up to 19 overnight guests.
Email hello@thenookandnest.com or text (828) 201-2912.