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Charming newly renovated cottage, incredible mountain views, walk to town

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming newly renovated cottage, incredible mountain views, walk to town

Recently renovated cottage located in the heart of Highlands. Located less than one mile from downtown Highlands, this 3 bedroom 3 bathroom cottage boasts long range mountain views. Open floor plan with large living area perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views. Wifi, SmartTV with YoutubeTV and Netflix. Easy access to the large deck that includes a gas grill and solo stove outdoor fire pit. New kitchen has all you need for cooking a delicious meal. Sit at the large dining room table or the kitchen island! Another large living room downstairs perfect for watching Football or playing games. Close to all that Highlands has to offer! Walk to town to shop or take a short drive to hiking trails!

Bedroom #1 - Cozy master suite with King Bed and mountain views. Smart TV, walk in closet, and beautiful custom shower.

Bedroom #2 - Guest bedroom with a king bed and mountain views . On the main level

Bedroom #3 - Large bedroom with King Bed and walk in closet.

***Currently the fireplaces are not functional and cannot be used***
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 10 minutes on foot from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
Charming newly renovated cottage, incredible mountain views, walk to town offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Charming newly renovated cottage, incredible mountain views, walk to town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous stay in a very cozy yet modern home. Perfect for a wedding weekend in the Highlands!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very homey. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

McCaughan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home - clean, well decorated, and close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a lovely stay! The house is beautiful and very comfortable. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. One of the better stocked kitchens I’ve seen in a rental. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carley V.

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

Great location, clean and nice updates!

We enjoyed being so close to downtown and was nice and homey!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, lots of room. Loved the solo fire pit. Very close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara W.

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

Excellent stay

Great property. Very responsive owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailee R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great location and views. The space was very clean and as described in the listing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and cleanAll amenities No fireplace
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle S.

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

Great Highlands Stay

Beautiful and comfortable home with a convenient location. The scenery surrounding the home was just as we expected, serene!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clay L.

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

Cute clean house and close to town. We will be back.

Rental experience was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Girls Trip

Home was very comfortable, easy communication with the owner, and the location was great. Would stay at this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori V.

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

Wonderful property

The house is lovely, well stocked and has great Mountain Views. Perfect for 3 couples. We had a great time and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Beautiful home and view.

Awesome time in beautiful house and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Time away

The home was exactly as presented - wonderful place to stay and close to all that NC has to offer
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu Ran K.

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

Girls trip

Great view and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard A.

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

Excellent

Very nice decor and very nice location
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and well stocked. The view was amazing and the beds were comfy. The host was very responsive when I had a few questions during our stay. The walk to town was not as convenient as expected but it was doable. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Charming home in the woods

The home was very spacious, clean and well furnished. Location to town made it perfect for family wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diann T.

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

Second stay at this home. We enjoy highlands and. The convenience of this location.

Nice property for three bedrooms. Good location will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Terrific home and excellent location

Everything was as described. Host was responsive. Home was clean, well stocked, and well kept in a beautiful area, close to town. Nice, quiet location with no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Perfect!

Great location! Beautiful house! Will try and stay here every time we come up to Highlands!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George C.

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

Nice spot for Christmas.

Beautiful Highlands house near town. Definitely able to walk to town. All photos accurate in listing. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

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

We were in Highlands for a wedding. Perfect spot and easy process!

easy process, great owner and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022