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3,543 ft Above Ordinary | An Elevated Experience
Perfect for short getaways — book just 1 night for a boutique mountain retreat
A bucket-list stay atop Lake Glenville in the ancient Appalachians of Western North Carolina and Blue Ridge Mountains near the Great Smokys. PICCOLA HOUSE blends wilds+design for couples, dreamers, dog lovers and nature buffs. Enjoy private decks, waterfall hikes, starry skies, fenced dog yard, s’mores, and luxe amenities. For a curated experience explore The Wild Pines Collection: PICCOLA HOUSE & VOLARE BLUE two boutique tiny homes.
PICCOLA HOUSE •
Part of The WILD PINES at Lake Glenville Collection
A private mountain compound nestled 3,543 ft above Lake Glenville.
We are so pleased to introduce you to Wild Pines at Lake Glenville's PICCOLA HOUSE (TH1), your bucket list escape. Tucked in the Appalachian Mountains, part of the ancient Great Smoky range—one of the oldest mountain chains in the world and perched above Lake Glenville (N 35° 11’ 27.478” / W 83° 10’ 45.321”), this designer luxury tiny home combines modern comforts with rugged mountain charm.
More than 30 years ago, our family discovered a little slice of heaven in the mountains of Western North Carolina and built Belle Viste, a generational home with spectacular views of both Lake Glenville and the peaks and pastoral fields. When the adjacent land became available, we knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share this magical landscape and Wild Pines at Lake Glenville was born — two tiny gems: Piccola House (“little” in Italian) and Volare Blue (“to fly, to explore, to soar”). We hope these tiny homes inspire you to push the limits of your comfort zone while indulging in luxurious mountain living and reconnecting with the great outdoors.
An artful gate opens to your private stretch of wild-pines-lined drive. The path up is rustic, the tiny house a surprise. Piccola House is designed as the ultimate base camp for mountain and lake adventures. Enjoy waterfall hikes, kayaking and fishing on Lake Glenville, or explore charming towns like Cashiers, Highlands, and Sylva. After a day of exploration, return to your private decks, fenced dog yard, outdoor firepit, Polywood rocking chairs, and Tentsile tree tent.
Outdoors, luxury meets whimsy: atop the roof, a copper hummingbird weathervane glints in the sun. The hummingbird—tiny, graceful, and full of life—symbolizing joy in small things and beauty in motion. Its wings catch the wind as you unwind by the fire pit, play cornhole, or watch the night sky bloom into inky black velvet glittering with the brightest stars. (You might get lucky and see a shooting star, be sure to make a wish!)
Inside, every detail has been thoughtfully curated with you in mind. We hope we've made you feel right at home:
* Queen Tuft & Needle Mint mattress (one side is tucked against the wall)
* Frette linens & towels
*Coyuchi organic comforter
* Bestselling Buffy buttery soft Cloud comforter
* Blackout shades in the bedroom for the best rest or raise them for gorgeous views of the mountains, fields, wild pines, and Lake Glenville
* Full kitchen featuring a gas burner stove and oven
* Large refrigerator with ice trays
* Automatic trash can, wave your hand over top of it and then just walk away it will close automatically
* Laguiole chef's knives with olive wood handles
* Schmidt Bros. steak knives with rich wood handles
* ALL-CLAD pots and pans
* ALL-CLAD kitchen utensils
* A whole host of appliances and utensils like a retro microwave, coffee grinder, popcorn maker, pizza cutter, electric and manual wine opener, ice cream scoop, can opener, sandwich press, waffle maker, Nutribullet blender
* Nude brand glassware and wine glasses, and beer mugs and pilsner glasses, and borosilicate double walled coffee and tea glasses, designer espresso cups and saucers, beautiful delicate porcelain tea cups and saucers, and unique conical hot chocolate ceramic cups
* Nambe wood bread board with knife
* Smeg rose gold toaster
* Fellow Corvo electric tea kettle
* Fellow Stag copper stove top pour over kettle
* Denby plates
* Chemex pour over coffee maker
* Bodum French Press
* Bialetti Moka pot
* Drip coffee maker
* Keurig with decaf and regular K-cups
* Coffee & tea & hot chocolate bar: decaf & regular beans and grounds, espresso powder, hot chocolate, Art of Tea selections in their gorgeous designer pouches including caffeinated teas and tisanes/decaf
* Sugar, stevia, honey, creamer pouches, and spice sprinkles
* Geometry designer dish towels
* Mini Loch full service dishwasher (liquid dishwashing detergent is in the black silicone squeeze bottle, just squirt some anywhere on the inside door of the dishwasher)
* Light cleaning supplies
* LG all in one washer/dryer (sometimes drying times can be lengthy)
* Great room with soaring clerestory windows and beautiful, unique woodwork
* Skylights
* Comfortable luxurious Restoration Hardware couch with jute poufs so you can kick up your feet
* Designer jute, cotton, wool hand knotted rug
* Upscale decor with original artwork
* Whimsical additions like an octopus cup holder, heat/color changing mugs, downward cat paper towel holder, and a levitating rotating plant pot
* The wild boar bowl that greets you as you first come in is a wonderful spot for keys and other sundries
* Smart TVs in the living room and bedroom (login to Netflix and Prime and other streaming services with your personal account credentials, but make sure to logout when you depart. Wild Pines login credentials provided in the welcome message prior to your arrival)
PLEASE USE YOUR OWN LOGIN CREDENTIALS TO WATCH TV
* Multiple charging stations for phones/devices
* 5G Internet (highly unusual for the WNC mountains, which generally has quite spotty service)
* Drop down work desk or chopping station next to stove
* Adult coloring books (touted as a huge stress reliever)
* Stocked bathroom with a hammered copper sink, lighted mirror (there is a vanity area and lighted full length mirror in the bedroom step in closet too), shelving for your personal items, complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, laundry detergent, and toiletries if you forgot to bring yours
* Shower and bathtub with rain head and a gorgeous Thomas Paul Metamorphosis Butterfly shower curtain
* Convenient outdoor shower
* Fully fenced dog yard with waste station for easy pick up
* Dog first aid kit, dog towels, and unique ginkgo leaf dog bed/mat that doubles as a couch cover
* Yeti dog bowls next to the breakfast bar
* Record player with bluetooth and bluetooth speaker, enjoy music at the firepit (bring your own vinyls too)
* Games in the left hand black and rattan cabinet
* Polywood rocking chairs
* Elakai cornhole boards and bags
* Gorgeous extra large hanging copper pine cone
* Amazing Tentsile tree tent (are you part of the Tentsile Tribe?)
* Multiple decks
* Gorgeous views
* Plenty of free parking
* Self Check-In
* Lots of nighttime lighting so you can find your way
* Centrally located near Cashiers, Highlands, Brevard, and Sylva (WCU University). Asheville is an easy day trip
* Renowned hiking, waterfall hunting, gem mining, Lake activities in this unique temperate rain forest
* Make sure to be BEAR AWARE, please don't leave food or trash out
* Make sure to ring the bell outside the front door upon arrival and departure for good luck!
PICCOLA HOUSE is THE actual Denali tiny house that started it all for Timbercraft. An original home in the tiny house movement that was raved about and featured in the press. We have taken this first of its kind showstopper and run with it. We've worked tirelessly to curate it for you and we truly hope you enjoy it!
We tried to include many thoughtful touches like a s’mores kit, locally baked dog cookies, mini olive oil & vinegar bottles, spices, paper towels, and firewood bundles. Every detail is designed to make your stay effortless, indulgent, and unforgettable.
PICCOLA HOUSE is perfect for couples, dreamers, dog lovers, and nature buffs of all ilks.
Maximum 2 adults (with exceptions); we have rolled up a twin floor mattress and stored it in one of the deep drawers under the bed and it can be taken out and unrolled and put on the living room floor in front of the couch to accommodate an older child, adult, or temporary overflow, it is surprisingly comfortable. The sheets, pillow, and blanket are in the drawer next to the mattress.
Please be aware that we designed these tiny homes with privacy in mind but our second tiny home, Volare Blue, is about 75–100 ft away with a shed in between. You may see neighbors, you can also book a Privacy Stay, or if you want to share adventures with additional family or friends booking both houses together allows for full property privacy. Whatever booking arrangements you make we think you'll love the space.
Please do stay in touch, we have a whole host of amazing and unexpected additions and amenities coming.
This is Western North Carolina at its most magical: vibrant fall foliage, cascading waterfalls, near Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountain National Park where elk roam, and close to natural gem mining, within a few hours of the only public emerald mine in the US and likely the only source of hiddenite minerals. Surrounded by nature you are also in one of America’s rare temperate rainforests. It’s a bucket list adventure — a place to reconnect, relax, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Book your stay at PICCOLA HOUSE today and experience nature, elevated — a luxurious tiny house retreat where the mountains, lake, and sky converge in unforgettable beauty.
You are welcome here!
