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O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.

Family-friendly holiday home in Brevard with a hot tub

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LOTS OF PARKING!
great deck to grill out on, or enjoy the hoy tub?
den/TV room, love seat converts to full size bed.
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O.P.Taylor's "Big Game"room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6195.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Brevard College
  • Place, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
  • Place, Brevard Music Center
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.

Lovely older home 4 blocks from town recently renovated. Three bedrooms, master with private bath and sliding glass doors to a large deck and hot tub for 8 people.Bedroom #2 has a 3/4 full size bed and a twin, bedroom #3 has a pair of twin beds.All bedding is new Jameson Marriott five star mattresses. The two guest bedrooms share a beautiful tile bath. The den has a full size fold out sofa bed for overflow, or kids that want to stay up late and watch a movie on Netflix or from our video library. The house is close to the Music Center and only 4 short blocks from the center of town so you can walk to great restaurants, shops and breweries. The backyard is fenced, well behaved pets are okay.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brevard

Located in Brevard, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sideways Farm & Brewery and Etowah Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute.
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Brevard, NC

What's nearby

  • Transylvania Heritage Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Brevard College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain Gem Mine - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brevard Music Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Looking Glass Falls - 18 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cardinal Drive in - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Bohemian - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Smoke BBQ - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Noblebräu Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wood & Vine - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house. located?

Located in the centre of Brevard, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Transylvania Heritage Museum, Crystal Mountain Gem Mine and Brevard College. Silvermont Mansion and Park and Brevard Music Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mallory A.

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

Great Getaway in Brevard

This property was as described and the host thought of every detail to make our stay relaxing and memorable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Big Game House. Perfect base from which to explore this beautiful area of WNC. Highly recommended!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with downtown convenience! Excellent communication from owner. Large back yard for kids and pets in a beautiful section of town. Our family will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved this house! The back deck was a great size and shaded by trees in the afternoon. The location in regards to Brevard was fantastic - everything was so accessible. The neighborhood was quiet - met the backyard neighbor through our dogs checking each other out! (Loved the fenced yard!)As the owner mentioned, the kitchen was super well stocked and organized. Everything was as advertised plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10! Very impressed with how well stocked the house was. Location was perfect, house was clean, owner responds quickly. Can’t recommend this house enough!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is fabulous. One of the main reasons I booked this place was because the owners have an impeccable reputation. I knew it would be a great place to stay, and it didn’t disappoint.The home was completely equipped with everything you need. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Hot tub was wonderful. Backyard fully fenced for our sweet little furbaby. Nice neighborhood, great walking, and close to everything. Can’t imagine finding a better place to stay. We will definitely be back to this gem of a vacation rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Celebration Weekend

So convenient for our activities at Brevard College. Easy walk to anything downtown and one of the best parts is sitting outside listening to music from King Street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Fun, Fun, Fun

Wonderful house, tons of games, location is great - close to town and all the hiking trails. Jacuzzi was wonderful as well. Great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G S.

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

Love to travel

We enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

The house was great for the dogs and us. The fenced in backyard and deck were perfect

Checking in was easy. The host was very responsive and really nice. We will definitely rent here again
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

miranda n.

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

Great location

Great location and I’m a quiet neighborhood! We built fires and played games all weekend!!! Excellent food and shopping within walking distance. Host were very easy to communicate with….
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Comfortable Cozy

Absolutely loved every thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

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

Great

Games and location were the big hits for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great stay in the mountains

This is our second time at the Taylor's property, and we look forward to more stays. The house has everything. Its location is perfect, within a short walk to downtown. John was incredibly responsive when we needed a little help. And Brevard, with its quirky shops, nearby forest, bike trails, entertainment spots, and neighboring "big city" Asheville, is a gem.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

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

Everything and the kitchen sink

We had such a good time at this property. The owner was in communication as needed, house had everything you could need, hot tub, tons of towels, games! Will definitely book this property again. Close to everything in town and lots of waterfalls and hikes within short drives. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary P., Flagler Beach FL

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

Wonderful house, location

The 'Big Game' house is just about perfect. The kitchen is better equipped than our kitchen at home, the beds seemed more comfortable. House located in quiet neighborhood with deck and yard for sitting and relaxing, but plenty of games available inside for rainy days. Pefect location; easy walk into town, quick access to hiking, biking. Host has done a great job setting this place up for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

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

Looking forward to our next stay!

The house is centrally located within easy walking distance to downtown and the Lumber Arts District, home to a brewery and restaurants. Pisgah National Forest and Du Pont State Park is only a short drive away. The house has been nicely renovated, and was clean and well stocked. We found the beds very comfortable. The internet was a little slow but was useable. The only small thing I would recommend to the host, is to change the curtains in the bedrooms to blackout ones. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim V.

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

Soccer Weekend

This was our first time usinng verbo and I must say it was amazing. We felt at home and didn't have to worry about anything. Communication was quick and easy. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

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

Brevard home

The house is cozy and well appointed. It has everything you could need. Packed with games for the family and a hot tub. The back yard is alive with nature and when has a white squirrel! The owners are very responsive and make you feel welcome. Overall wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie H.

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

Very enjoyable

My family stayed here for a few nights while we visited Brevard. The kids loved the hot tub and ping pong table. I enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen and laundry room. Also, my husband and I enjoyed our morning strolls into town to get a pastry at the bakery downtown. John was kind enough to get the house ready a day early for us when our plans changed, and he communicates very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Our go-to lodging in Brevard

We have been to O.P.'s numerous times and it never disappoints. The location couldn't be better, and we love being able to walk into town and also be minutes away from Pisgah National Forest. The addition of the bike barn was great, since we often bring our bikes. Lovely evenings out at the firepit, and beautiful fall days enjoying this wonderful town. The hosts are exceptionally friendly and quick to respond to any questions or issues. Many thanks for another wonderful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Fun place to spend time as a family!

We had traveled to Brevard to MTB and explore the outdoors, unfortunately mother nature had other ideas... Hit by a tropical storm we could not get out and play like we wanted. Fortunately OP Taylor had us taken care of with tons of games and activities in the house. Washer and dryer to clean our soaked clothes etc. We would love to come back and spend some time when the weather is better. Thanks for a great time in not so great weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

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

Perfect family house

Don’t overthink your packing! This house has everything you would need for a stay away from your own (and then some!). You really only need your clothes and your groceries. We truly felt we were spending the week at a friend’s house... John and Susie are great hosts! Whether you have older kids or younger kids, the house is stocked with lots of fun entertainment, inside and out. We also strolled/biked/scootered around the neighborhood and to downtown many times. Not to mention, it is a short drive to so many adventures! Loved our time at the big game house ... and in Brevard, in general. And as usual, we can’t wait for our next time there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

FinnMedia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice place in a quiet neighborhood. It was very close to downtown Brevard, where you can easily walk and not have to worry about parking.It is an older-style home with a lot of separate rooms, which is fine. It has plenty of sleeping space for six people - maybe a couple more if the listing allows.The hot tub is in a good location on the deck where you can just walk into the tub. Be careful on the step down but it is safe with a little balance. It is perfect for the cool nights in the mountains. The night sky is great while sitting in the tub.The downtown sounds at night are somewhat peaceful. They aren't too loud where it is disturbing, but far enough away where it is good background sound. We never got to meet the owners, but they own the popular toy store on the corner of downtown. They are super friendly and accommodating. They had arrival gifts for us which was a pleasant surprise. They made our weekend in Brevard very nice and we would definitely stay at this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gale B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this house! The location is walking distance to downtown, the large fenced in yard was great for our two dogs, the rooms were cozy and very comfortable, the kitchen is stocked with everything we could ever need, the bed we slept in was comfortable with nice linens, the game room had so many fun games to fill our down time, the hot tub on the deck locked very inviting, the complementary bottle of wine and six pack of beer were a very nice touch to our awesome stay! There was so much to do just in the house alone, one wouldn’t have to leave at all. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Your host

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I am John Taylor and own one of the top ten toy stores in the world! Right in the middle of Brevard N.C. is O.P.Taylor's toy store!"The coolest toy store on the planet!"
My wife Susie and I have been buying, renting and selling real estate for years, after renting a VRBO in Maine last year we thought that this house would make a perfect short term rental. O.P.Taylor's "Big Game" house became available after a year long remodel we think you will love it?

Why they chose this property

A recient comment upon arrival from one of our guests.
1/22/2020, 5:08 PM
My my my! Wow...just wow. We've rented dozens of vrbo's over the years and I have to say your rental "first impression" knocks it out of the park! The welcoming lights on, the little notes here and there, the wine and beer...such nice, top-notch touches. Thank you so much for all you've done to make us feel so very comfortable and welcome 😊

The house is within walking distance of downtown Brevard and the world famous Brevard Music Center. It is also a short bike ride to the Bracken Mountain Trail, a challenging ride for any level of mountain biker.
Although the house is located close to the action, it is nestled in a very quiet residential neighborhood.
Brevard has so much to offer any visitor, from 200 waterfalls, thousands of miles of hiking and biking trails, the Brevard Music Center, square dancing in the street, lots of excellent restaurants and breweries, you will be so busy you will wonder why we bothered to put TV's in the house!

What makes this property unique

The plan on this house is to give it to our daughter when she gets married. That doesn't look like it is going to happen anytime soon, so we are listing on VRBO.The care and love that went into restoring and modernizing this house will be obvious to anyone that sees it, we want our daughter to have a home that will last a lifetime!

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