[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell. Family-friendly cottage in Westminster with a fitness center ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76920900/76920864/c09e08ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76920900/76920864/f41818d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76920900/76920864/6eee60dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76920900/76920864/57ecfa73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76930000/76920900/76920864/638f5f50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the serene Foxwood Hills Resort, Our Nest offers a charming farmhouse retreat with cottage charm. Enjoy access to resort amenities like a seasonal Olympic saltwater pool, playground, tennis/basketball court and restaurant/bar. The carriage house apartment features a private guest entrance surrounded by nature. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell. We have consistently received high reviews and ratings for Our Nest. Now it is available on VRBO! We have recently put our beloved accommodation back on the market to be enjoyed by our traveling guests once again! This retreat is a 2 BR, 1 BA, full kitchen apartment above our detached garage, with private guest entrance and surrounded by nature. Our Nest feels spacious but cozy and beautiful inside. It has a farmhouse feel with cottage charm. Clemson, GA and NC Mountains are close by. We are located in Foxwood Hills Resort with community amenities including a seasonal, Olympic outdoor saltwater pool, playground, tennis/pickleball and basketball courts, restaurant and bar, boat ramp on Lake Hartwell. Experience a fun Fire Pit Nite! We have been listed on another sight and have received consistent five-star and complimentary reviews. We want to expand for travelers on this venue. Come enjoy a place that others have loved coming to and also a favorite place that they revisit! Our Space Vindstille Cottage Retreat, Our Nest, sits in the middle of a peninsula on the SC side of Lake Hartwell. Nature surrounds our serene Vindstille Cottage and now this beautiful carriage house retreat. We built Vindstille Cottage in 2006 as our personal vacation home and moved permanently here in 2016. In 2019 we completed the addition of this 900 square foot retreat for guests above an unattached garage so we could continue to have guests come and stay and take time to rest and relax away from the hurried life. Vindstille is a Norwegian word for calm or calm wind. This place brings a sense of calm and restfulness and a place to retreat and relax. Our retreat encourages low media time and more quiet relaxing. It is also in the resort community of Foxwood Hills, making fun activities easy to find. Many residents are retired and enjoy the slow pace this area provides. The resort amenities available to guests include a playground, tennis/volleyball/basketball court, a seasonal (summer only) Olympic size salt water outdoor pool. Pool guests will need prior authorization and host’s pool pass. The restaurant and bar are available for guests. Vindstille cottage has an array of fun seasonal activities. A fire pit is on the cottage grounds and guests can reserve a Fire Pit Nite and menu options ranging from weenie roast, S’more fun or a meal with all the above with our Cottage Chili. Hot cozy cocoa will be a new menu item available! Our Fire Pit Night has become very popular. Fire Pit Nites are free, but guests will need to purchase the menu items on our Cottage Cuisine Menu. Payments can be easily made through Venmo. We have our retreat decorated for the seasons as well. We have it ready for fall fun from September to the end of October. Christmas is from early November till the end of December. A great place to celebrate the seasons and holidays, football games, apple picking, hikes and waterfalls, mountain towns. Guest Access Vindstille Cottage Retreat and side yard. Fire pit area with prior reservations only. All buildings on property are for owner use only except for retreat upstairs of garage through private entrance. Front porch events at Vindstille Cottage are reservation only. Interaction with Guests We want your visit to be relaxing. We offer add ons to your stay or special events at different times of the year that you can participate in if you choose. We encourage family time and fun! We would enjoy making your experience as enjoyable as possible if our schedule allows. We’ll definitely enjoy saying a friendly Southern hospitality hello to you! Other Details To Take Note Of The lake and the surrounding rural area can cause WiFi and cell phones to not have as strong of signals. However, we have upgraded our WiFi to the fastest satellite service we could find to make sure you have good WiFi access. We hope you can be as unattached to the fast pace world and instead enjoy some fun and relaxation! Please ask us about add ons such as Fall fire pit nights with classic fireside treats or a kayak adventure on Lake Hartwell. Clemson fans? So are we! We would enjoy making this the place you stay for game weekends to watch our National Champions play. Neighborhood Details We are located off SC Highway 11 in Foxwood Hills Resort. We are nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Lake Hartwell border of Georgia and SC and only a short drive to the NC Blue Ridge Mountains and towns. Taccoa, Seneca, Clemson and the Duke power plant are in our area. Rural drives are part of life in this area, that’s why we love it. Twenty minute drives to town is part of the charm of rural lake living. Getting Around the Area Traveling by car will get you to many of the fun destinations nearby. Seneca is approximately 15 minutes away and Clemson is approximately 30 minutes away. We are close to I-85, so going to Anderson or Greenville or Commerce, GA Tanger outlets is within 30 minutes to an hour. Clayton and Dillard, GA and Highlands, NC are within an hours drive. Orchards, waterfalls, state parks are a short drive away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Fenced private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: $500 will be charged for smoking or vaping ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Gym - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105489100/105489096/96f9fed7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glamping with a partial lake view, 30 minutes to Clemson University Westminster - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 14 reviews CA $125 CA $288 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=105489096&PinnedHotelID=105489096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113930000/113928500/113928424/3dceaffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake front with dock & covered slip on Lake Hartwell. 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Shoes need to be taken off in entry to prevent red dirt from staining Pool access needs to be handled through host ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs are available on request at the property Note from host: Booster high chair seat, pack n play are avail ### Events No events allowed Only allowed if small party is cleared by host ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted $500 will be charged for smoking or vaping ## 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 Note from host: Only allowed if small party is cleared by host 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 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 Property Registration Number STR21-00119 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area Located in Westminster, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Travelers Rest Historic Site and Seneca Historic District are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Applewood Shopping Center and Golden Corner Plaza. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Westminster travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Westminster.dx6122927) [View more Cottages in Westminster](https://www.expedia.ca/Westminster-Cottages.d6122927-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.56094%2C-83.11389&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Sq7R0McK48ydYJ2L35bB4FfxAo=) Westminster, SC ### What's nearby - Lake Hartwell - 2 min drive - 0.7 km - Villas at Foxwood Hills - 5 min drive - 3.0 km - Tugaloo State Park - 39 min drive - 37.3 km - Toccoa Falls - 41 min drive - 39.7 km - Clemson University - 53 min drive - 44.9 km ### Getting around - Toccoa Station - 28 min drive - Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 72 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Gumlog BBQ & Fish Lodge - ‬30 min drive - ‪Spotted Pig BBQ - ‬14 min drive - ‪Peace Of Pie - ‬15 min drive - ‪Buttermilk Biscuit House - ‬16 min drive - ‪Moogies - ‬33 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Our Nest, a well loved quiet retreat in Foxwood Hills Resort near Lake Hartwell. located? > This family-friendly Westminster cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Villas at Foxwood Hills and Lake Hartwell. Lake Hartwell State Park and Chattahoochee National Forest are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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