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Happy Hiker, Nearby hiking, NEW FIREPIT, Modern renovation, Dog Friendly

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a television.
A kitchen with white paneling, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a wooden ceiling.
A house with a porch, a chair, a table, and a hanging flower pot.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, wooden ceiling beams, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪9 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.

Happy Hiker, Nearby hiking, NEW FIREPIT, Modern renovation, Dog Friendly

Hang out at Happy Hiker!

This beautiful, cozy cabin features 2 beds/2 baths for up to 4 guests. Warm up on a cool night by the brand-new fire pit, get some fresh air on the front deck, or curl up with a show in the living room. Both private, queen-sized bedrooms have beautiful views of nature, and the newly refurbished kitchen can be used to whip up a fresh meal in no time. The shared dining and living room offer plenty of space for everyone to wind down after a long day of hiking and exploring Highlands. Happy Hiker offers wood delivery* and is also dog-friendly**, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too!

*Additional fee and taxes required for wood delivery.
**Dogs only, no other pets allowed. Additional fee and taxes required.
***This property has a non-refundable 5% Credit Card fee regardless of cancellation policy.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by car from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
As a guest of Happy Hiker, Nearby hiking, NEW FIREPIT, Modern renovation, Dog Friendly, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

600037

Happy Hiker, Nearby hiking, NEW FIREPIT, Modern renovation, Dog Friendly Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
quick and easy checkin and checkout, very well stocked, excellent response from management company
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a great location. Our family of four was very comfortable in the home. Just a few minutes from Main Street Highlands. Great stay would book it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coree R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this property! It was very clean and seemed brand new. This cozy little place made us feel like we were at our home away from home. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful, comfortable, and beautifully updated cottage. We were close to downtown Highlands and all the shops and restaurants along with having access to the Ranger Falls trail just down from the property which made it the best of both worlds. I can recommend this property and would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little gem of a house close to downtown Highlands. Very thoughtful additions make this brand new interior and squeaky clean home a comfortable base to plan your mountain adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachana K.

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

Exceptional and Cozy

We had an amazing Thanksgiving getaway at a cozy mountain home near Highlands! The house was spotless and well-equipped with everything we needed, and the thoughtful sweet treat for guests was a lovely touch. Our fur baby felt right at home, too, which made the experience even better. The hosts were incredibly hospitable and maintained excellent, prompt communication throughout our stay. We can’t wait to come back for another visit! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024