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Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat

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Relax on the elevated deck surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Step out onto the deck surrounded by lush greenery and enjoy the serene forest views.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a comfortable bed and serene views of the surrounding greenery.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, elegant armchair, and a warm fireplace.
Relax on the porch amidst lush greenery and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat

Authentic & Old Highland Cottage updated for the modern era, nestled on two wooded acres, including a creek and walking trails.

The cabin offers a relaxing queen bedroom, a cozy bedroom with one twin bed and a twin bunk bed. There is also the option of a foldout couch for additional sleeping arrangements. You will also enjoy the renovated bathroom. The kitchen is a part of the living room and allows everyone to be included in the activity. It is equipped with storage and most items you would normally need for preparation. The dining table is perfect for a family meal or game night. Others may prefer to unwind in the leather chair or chaise lounge and enjoy a fire. Children and adults alike will enjoy wandering the property and discovering fun hideouts, the creek, a tree house, a pavilion by the creek, and a swing for further thrills.

A short walk takes you to Mirror Lake or Lake Sequoia to feed the ducks, fish or canoe. We have a canoe ready for your use at Mirror Lake. Fishing gear is provided as well.

Enjoy an afternoon reading in the front porch swing or napping by the fire.

For the adventurous type, there are many opportunities for longer hikes and visits to waterfalls, some only minutes away. You can also enjoy zip lining or rafting and tubing by traveling only a short bit. If you're looking for winter activity, nearby Sapphire Valley offers skiing and snow tubing. Maggie Valley Skiing in a hour and a half away.

For the shopping and dining enthusiasts, the downtown of Highlands is only minutes away and boasts fine, locally owned shops, unique restaurants and wine choices, galleries and antiquing. There is also a spa in town that offers the ultimate in luxurious relaxation. Just a 20 minute scenic drive away, Cashiers, NC offers further shopping excursions and dining.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Bridal Veil Falls
Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Highlands cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Casey & Angela Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,020 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Nonrefundable fee of $100

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: 2 acres with trails, and a stream to explore.

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 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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Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin Retreat

I just LOVED my stay at this cabin. The outdoor space is one of the best I've had the opportunity to enjoy. The front porch has plush oversize seating and a swing for morning coffee and late night relaxation with beautiful lighting. There was also a covered deck area steps away from the house that sat next to the creek which allowed you to stretch out and listed to the water and soak up nature. This cabin had just the right amount of rustic quality with modern finishes in the kitchen and bathroom. The bed was comfortable as well. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a weekend get

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T., Clarkesville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage Mountain Retreat

If you want to step back in time and stay at a vintage mountain cabin, this is the place. While everything is comfortable and up-to-date, there is still the feeling that generations of a family have loved being together here, and their happiness has soaked into the walls. A velvet silence settles over the place at night and the porch is so comfortable I could have slept there. Take the hefty security deposit seriously, however, since you may have to wait a couple of weeks for it to be refunded. Or you could just accept it as one of the hurdles you have to clear to stay at a place this lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant Cabin

We enjoyed our stay in this charming cabin and would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as advertised

This is a very quaint and comfortable cabin located close to downtown Highlands. 5 stars. AC worked well. Nicely decorated. TV/Internet worked well. This is not a critique, but the only downside would be the kitchen is small and there is no dishwasher. Very basic in terms of cooking potential. Everything else is great and we look forward to renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reinhardt C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Really cool property

We had an awesome time. Hope to rent it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location - loved the space and the canoe!

Everything was as listed and the area was super - was able to walk down to the lake to go canoeing and we walked into town several times - we like to walk and hike, so walking into town was an adventure itself. We used the fire place and it worked fabulously.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and cozy

Very comfortable, cozy, close to town, beautiful setting. I’d absolutely choose it again for another highlands visit.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Paradise

Very quaint Highlands cottage in a peaceful setting!! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cabin

The cabin is set on beautiful 2 acres, with easy access. Nicely decorated with comfortable furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

randy h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cabin in Highlands

Comfortable old Highlands cabin. I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it ...Again!

Extra clean, extra comfortable, extra great host, extra perfect! Can't wait to come back again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Most comfortable rental EVER

Cabin was spotlessly clean and had the MOST comfortable furniture. The front porch is a haven. There are multiple outdoor sitting areas, including a fire pit on the side of the house not pictured on VRBO, which we enjoyed. There are string lights in the outdoor areas, which makes for a cool atmosphere at night and helps you get around in the dark. The property was big enough to keep my 12-year-old son busy, but close enough that I didn’t worry. The creek pavilion is really amazing, I wish we had gotten to enjoy it more, but it was a short trip. There’s a heater there which we didn’t even turn on, but would make for a nice nighttime hangout spot. There are also two fire pits in this area, right next to the creek. The creek itself was small but beautiful, trickling over rocks. No “swimming hole”, but it would be fun to play in in the summer. The house is in a neighborhood, and while we were aware that others were around, we barely heard any cars and never heard a human voice. It was very peaceful. Beds were very comfy. No barking dogs to wake us up in the morning, which has been an annoyance for us at many other mountain rentals. Highlands is the cutest little town with many amenities, and is very quick and easy to access from the cabin. This is a very convenient location for exploring the area, which is beautiful and rife with waterfalls! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always wonderful in Highlands

We’ve stayed in the wonderful cabin several times. Can’t wait to go by again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin getaway

Great location, great house, great property. Really enjoyed our time. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway!

Had a great time at this cozy, cute home. Would recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Quaint, Charming

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin! Perfectly decorated and had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. It was secluded, but so close to town and several hiking/waterfall spots. For a pet friendly house, it was exceptionally clean. Our Huckleberry, enjoyed running around the large property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin N., Asheville North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy beautifully decorated space

Loved this cabin. Everything about it was just so perfect and comfortable, so much attention to detail, and beautifully appointed. I love staying in rentals that are more than just rentals and income properties but lived in and loved in family homes❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin In Highlands

This was the second stay in this great cabin for my wife and me. Cozy, welcoming, great fireplace, and perfectly located for exploring Highlands and hiking!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

This place is very well thought out! Has everything you can think of. The cabin is cozy and very clean. We enjoyed spending time at the pavilion on the creek and walking through the trails. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Old school cabin

We loved our stay here! We were in town for business and we opted for a cabin instead of hotel - best decision we made. You can tell the owners love this place - meaningful touches everywhere. The bathroom towels were luxe and the kitchen stocked well! Hope we can return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation ideal for a family!

I took my family of four to spend a couple of nights in the cabin. We were looking for a nice getaway where we could distance ourselves from others and enjoy time together. Every detail is attended to within the cabin, and it’s a wonderful mixture of modern and rustic. We were able to easily get to downtown Highlands, hike and explore waterfalls. The property also has hidden gems in the backyard: treehouse with swing and a covered loft/marina with ample seating where you can lounge and enjoy the natural beauty and the sound of water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Revisited this wonderful cottage. So many wonderful memories. Would love to stay again.

Gathered with family at this lovely cottage. Hosts were extremely helpful. Weather couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

lisa h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great weekend get away

Perfect weekend get away spot. Old home but clean and simple for a no stress weekend. Great location for exploring the Highlands area. Our dogs and boys loved wandering the property. The creekside fire pit and covered patio are a great relaxing spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021