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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪9 min walk‬

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 303 reviews
The price is €188
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

About this property

Entire place

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

Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 baths WALK to town

Please read to the end for important information about the rental process.

Hidden Hollow- An adorable cottage within walking distance to town for shopping, dining, galleries, churches, tennis, public pool, nature trails and more. Here, you have end of the road privacy, but are not secluded- very convenient.

This home could easily pass as a three bedroom home- the open loft serves as the 3rd bedroom, and shares the upstairs bathroom. The great room offers an impressive floor to ceiling gas log fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, Cable TV with DVD, open kitchen, and dining area. Covered porch is a nice escape and overlooks the beautiful lush forest and stream- you would never believe you are just one block to town. Gas grill located just off porch. The Mst BR has a King bed and private bath with jetted tub, the loft area has a trundle bed, the guest BR has a queen bed and private bath. There is a half bath off the great room, and the laundry area is just off the kitchen. This home has central heat and air conditioning, and even though it's small - it "lives large" with all the separate living spaces available.
No Smoking. Only small dogs will be considered This home has WiFi.

Amenities include:

WALK everywhere!
2 BR home that sleeps 6 comfortably (but 8 in a pinch)
Hiking trails practically outside the front door
2 small TVs 1- Living area, 1- Main level/primary bedroom
Covered back porch just off living area.
Beautifully decorated
This home has a three- night minimum, except for HOLIDAYS AND SOME LOCAL EVENTS.
The rental app you are using may allow you to make two or three-night rentals during these times, but that doesn't mean the reservation will be honored.
******IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RESERVATION******

When you book your reservation through VRBO/Homeaway, the Property Manager handling this property will be notified by VRBO/Homeaway that a reservation has been made.
You will be asked to enter your credit card information, but you will not be charged for your reservation at this time. You WILL be charged a nominal service fee by VRBO/Homeaway. The fee is between you and VRBO/Homeaway; the property manager has nothing to do with the fee.
After the property manager has been notified of your reservation, you can rest assured this property is being held for you. You are booked.
The property manager will email you a lease. The lease will need to be reviewed, signed and returned to the property manager. If you haven’t received a lease within 72 hours it could be because the property manager/rental office is closed. (Operating hours are Mon-Fri 10:30-4) OR you may need to check your SPAM folder. Your lease will have options- usually the price you pay will be less than what is shown because all the options are listed.
The property manager/rental office for this property is a small-town business and we’ve been renting properties for over 30 years. We use VRBO/Homeaway for rental leads/reservations. A portion of your rental proceeds goes to VRBO/Homeaway for their service.
Thank you for considering this rental property AND for your understanding- we look forward to ensuring you have an awesome stay at the property you choose.




Like all of the properties we manage, your reservation is contingent on being accepted by the owner or the property manager on behalf of the owner. We follow all guidelines with Federal and NC Fair Housing Laws, and will not discriminate against:
*Race
* Color
* National origin
* Religion
* Sex/Gender
* Handicap (Disability)
* Familial status
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Highlands Art Gallery. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like 2.5 bathrooms and a fireplace in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with washing machine, 2.5 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 4 minutes on foot from Highlands Art Gallery
Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 baths WALK to town offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Highlands cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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.
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

2289-139206

Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 Baths Walk to Town Cottage

Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 Baths Walk to Town Highlands

Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 Baths Walk to Town Cottage Highlands

Hidden Hollow 2 BR 2 baths WALK to town Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 49 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Amy P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not clean and when host was notified, nothing was done to rectify. Very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ignore the other reviews. It's an older cabin so it has a smell but it's not terrible. We brought an air purifier and our own sheets. We used neither. Place is great for price point, location etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Longwood

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jetted tub needed deep cleaned. Needs new sheet. Very wooded and beautiful location, close to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jack G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location; however, the smell was almost unbearable. We had to keep the doors open to air out the house. We emptied the dehumidifiers out daily. Moldy / Musty smell. This house needs an air purifier at a minimum!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clif C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Downtown!

Great overall stay. Cool little cabin tucked into the woods, but right downtown Highlands. Perfect to walk to all the restaurants and bars. Highly recommend and would stay again. (There's a slight musty smell, but it is because the house is old, it did not take away from the stay)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia K.

Highlands getaway

Location was excellent but there were multiple items in the home that were broken or nonfunctioning including an outdoor gate on the porch, the stereo system and the ice machine. The beds were hard and linens (sheets and towels) felt old and dingy. None of this was a dealbreaker given the location, but it left something to be desired in terms of comfort.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callahan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy walk to shops and restaurants

Peaceful easy walk to main street
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon W., Atlanta

Disliked: Cleanliness

In need of some TLC!

The property is in an excellent, walkable location near the main strip, which we thoroughly enjoyed. However, the home itself is in significant need of both interior and exterior repairs. Upon entering, we were immediately overwhelmed by a strong musty smell, likely due to the wooded surroundings and persistent moisture issues. To make matters worse, we found a dead mouse in the main living upon arrival, which was extremely off-putting.The mustiness triggered a severe allergic reaction for me, making it difficult to enjoy our stay while we needed to be there, it was so bad our friends who joined left a day early. While there is a dehumidifier available, it required constant monitoring and emptying to manage the damp conditions. Despite the lease paperwork indicating a pre-arrival inspection, we later learned the property had last been cleaned/ inspected since six days prior to our check-in. Communication with the property manager came after one phone call and a second email. They did refund the cleaning fee, which I appreciated.The exterior of the home is visibly affected by wood rot, and while the large windows provide great views, the lack of window coverings presents a privacy issue that some may not enjoy. We had to hang towels in the upstairs bedroom window and noticed passersby on the path beside the house could see into the downstairs restroom and anyone can see through the front of the home. This property fell short of expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for Highlands downtown

We come to Highlands every yer Ar this time to reconnect with friends after Thanksgiving. Enjoying the Highlands and the tree lighting tradition. This location was great for us. The listing was exactly as discribed. Only hiccup was the fireplace wouldnt light.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Alli B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wanted to love it but no.

Unfortunately, due to the mold and mildew issues with this house we will not be returning. The location is spot on and the house was once truly beautiful, but with the lack of maintenance there is a major mold and mildew issue. As soon as you step in the house you are aware of it. If the owners invested in good dehumidifier that drains outside along with a quality air purifier this may be manageable. We are very familiar with this area being a rain forest, but no one should feel like they are breathing in mold while they stay here, much less smell it. I hope this review helps anyone that is sensitive to these issues. Half our family left early with upper respiratory symptoms. I hope the owner thinks enough of their guests to fix these things.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ankur V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple house and good location

Good location in town / near town. Walking to many things. TV is old (no smart apps), but that was fine, forced us to do fun things like play chess and do puzzles!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Friend weekend

It was great and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Elaine B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

home much less than pristine

Very heavy, bad mold smell, had to run a manual dehumidifier 24/7 in attempt to dry out home. Very, very dark without all lights on in daytime, open hole in wall of master closet to wet crawl space (3X2 feet) in master bedroom, fire hazzard light fixture in master closet (burned fixture and ancient cloth wiring.. unable to be repaired by rental company). When it rained heavily, the street which drains toward house, flooded up to steps about 6 plus inches deep and you had to wait for it to recede before leaving or returning. I cleaned the place for 2 of the three weeks. The good news is I left the home much better than I found it.
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Will D.

Hidden Hollow

Great Location, house was clean and management was good. Home could use some TLC. However, it was a cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

maricela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THE CABIN IS EXCELLENTLY WELL LOCATED. YOU CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW CLOSE YOU ARE TO THE SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. EVERYTHING IN THE CABIN WAS FINE ALTHOUGH I WOULD HAVE LIKED BETTER TV SCREEN AND BETTER INTERNET.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blair B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Highlands getaway

This spot is tucked away down a gravel drive. It was fantastic and suited our needs perfectly. Walkable to everything so convenient as well. Hope to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

liz w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house, perfect walking location

This was such a gem to find! Great location, walking distance to town, great setup and such a fun cabin! Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great girls weekend. The house is walking distance from Main Street but tucked away, which was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a great place in such a great area!!!

Really enjoyed ourselves. I have been going to Highlands for over 30 years and will 100% rent this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

CST D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mills Creek Cabin

We came with another family from Houston and had a great time! The big open floor plan was great for cooking and we enjoyed the warm fireplace. The downstairs jacuzzi tub was a great end to hiking. We enjoyed being close to everything and walking around the town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne-Marie B.

Filthy and full of bugs! 1" of dust on everything and BIG jumping camel crickets all over the place

I rented this cottage in the Highlands, NC for my mother, sisters and other relatives to stay during the weekend of my sons wedding. The pictures looked charming and inviting, but when we arrived the bathrooms were full of big camel crickets - the ones that seek out water. My brother-in-law had to go around and kill them all. During the entire weekend, every time someone used the bathrooms they would jump all over and scare you to death. My mother refused to use the bathrooms after she was scared the second time. The entire cottage hadn't been cleaned and there was an inch of dust on everything and the linens were not as clean as they should have been. I was embarrassed and mortified that I rented such a poorly kept place for my family. It was such a traumatic experience for my sister, she texted all of our family with pictures etc. Discussing!!!

10/10 Excellent

jeff w.

It was great!

We had a fantastic time at hidden hollow! The photos don't do the hoise justice. It's a great, cozy spot. We will definitely be back! Just a short walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

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