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Lotts of Sky~Luxury Mountain Home + Carriage House. Perfect for families & pets

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a large wooden table and chairs.
A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 17501 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪5 min drive‬

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

Lotts of Sky~Luxury Mountain Home + Carriage House. Perfect for families & pets

Lotts of Sky | Luxury Mountain Home & Private Carriage House

Nestled in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lotts of Sky offers a peaceful setting where guests can relax to the sounds of Big Creek waterfall from expansive wraparound porches. Although the home feels wonderfully private, downtown Highlands and Cashiers are just a short drive away.

Escape to Lotts of Sky, a spacious Highlands, NC mountain home with a private carriage house — the perfect setup for families and groups of friends who want to enjoy time together while still having plenty of space and privacy.

The Combo includes the main house and private carriage house, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests (10 adults and 6 children). This unique layout is ideal for multi-generational families, couples traveling together, grandparents, teenagers, or groups who appreciate having separate living spaces while sharing one unforgettable mountain getaway.


The Main House
The main home features four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, four stone fireplaces, and multiple gathering spaces designed for family time. The gourmet chef’s kitchen includes a six-burner gas range, two ovens, and plenty of space for preparing meals together.

The main level features a king bedroom suite with a private stone fireplace. Upstairs, an open loft overlooks the living area and leads to another bedroom suite. The lower level includes a family room with fireplace, a kids’ bunk room, and another king bedroom suite.

Three king suites, a bunk room, and flexible sleeping areas make Lotts of Sky comfortable for families and groups traveling together.


Private Carriage House
The private carriage house, located above the garage, provides additional comfort and privacy with its own entrance, dedicated parking, private deck, king bedroom, full bathroom, laundry, kitchen, and living area.

The carriage house is perfect for grandparents, teenagers, another couple, or family members who appreciate having their own space while still being close to the group.


Family-Friendly Features
Lotts of Sky was designed with families in mind. Kids can enjoy a dedicated screen-free lounge featuring ping pong, foosball, mini pool, magnetic darts, cornhole, and board games. The bunk room comfortably sleeps up to six children (95-pound weight limit), and the outdoor zip line provides an extra adventure for younger guests.

Adults can relax on the porch, gather around the outdoor stone fireplace, enjoy the hot tub, or spend quiet evenings together surrounded by the mountains.


Location
Located between Highlands and Cashiers, Lotts of Sky provides easy access to some of the area's best experiences. Explore Whiteside Mountain, hike nearby waterfalls, enjoy boating on Lake Glenville, ski or enjoy winter activities at Sapphire Valley, and discover the restaurants, shops, and galleries of downtown Highlands just 4.4 miles away.


Pets
We welcome up to two well-behaved pets so your whole family can enjoy the mountains together. To help keep Lotts of Sky comfortable for every guest, pets must remain off furniture and beds.

Guests are responsible for cleaning up after pets outdoors and following our pet guidelines. Failure to follow these policies may result in additional cleaning charges.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 5.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes by car from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
As a guest of Lotts of Sky~Luxury Mountain Home + Carriage House. Perfect for families & pets, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Lotts of Sky~Luxury Mountain Home + Carriage House. Perfect for families & pets also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 5,394 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

Failure to report correct number of guests or pets will result in a minimum $300 fee per night.
We are on a septic system. Do not flush anything but toilet paper.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets are not allowed on beds or furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We have a high deck. Adult supervision is required

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Long-term renters welcome
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 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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Lotts of Sky~Luxury Mountain Home + Carriage House. Perfect for families & pets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas Trip - Beautiful spacious home with privacy, views and the relaxing sounds of a nearby waterfall and it was decorated for Christmas - which was a bonus! We loved the outdoor sitting area by the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marty is an excellent host. We had no issues during our stay but communication leading up to our trip was phenomenal. We love this house - this was our second trip. We will be back! Kitchen is well stocked, home is very clean, we needed nothing!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and honestly the absolute cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. It’s listed as pet friendly and I was traveling with a toddler so I spent a lot of time on the floor-there was not a dog hair to be found or hardly even a speck of dust. Super child friendly house with baby gates already installed and high chair available. Beautiful finishes, well stocked kitchen. We had a wonderful stay and would book again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This host was very easy to communicate with. We had plenty of space to spend some wonderful holiday time with our kids and grandkids . The kids had a blast on the zip line . We also really enjoyed the outdoor fireplace . We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosenberg A.

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

Perfect summer retreat

We had such a great time staying at this property. We had four families with lots of kids. The large table on the deck was perfect for large meals. The rooms were all lovely and the bunk room was perfect for the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne L.

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

Beautiful mountain getaway

Spacious house, great location, easy communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DJ R.

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

Great house and location

We came to Highlands to get married at Skyline Lodge and my family stayed here. House and studio were exactly as described - perfect for 7 adults and 3 kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

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

Beautiful convenient location

Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brea W.

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

Wonderful, Large, Mountain House

Perfect for a larger group. Each bedroom is large. Plenty to do on the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne S.

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

Spacious house, great porches, well equipped kitchen. Perfect for large family of 10

Hope to return
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great family get together

Enjoyed the wonderful home with family celebrating our Mom's 70th. Very spacious, great outdoor space, and excellent communication with the host. Accommodation for 7 adults and 6 kids (all girls) was great with the triple bunks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Good times!

Our family of ten had so much fun in Highlands . The house is fantastic. We loved all the rustic mountain details . Nestled in the treason all the greenery it was just magical. All the rooms were comfortable. Everything was clean. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Grandkids loved the zip line. Had some issues and they were fixed immediately. We had 8 adults and 6 kids ages 17 months to 9 years. Loved the bunk room. Could use a few more forks and spoons especially with kids. Overall we had a great time .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

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

Spacious home!

We enjoyed celebrating a milestone anniversary with our family at this beautiful home! We loved the private location with the quick access to Highlands. The home owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family. It is rare to find more than one king-sized bed in a Highland rental, and this one had 3 in the main house and one in the apartment. Since we had four couples plus kids, that was perfect. There was also plenty of dining space for our group of 13. The kitchen and house were equipped with everything we needed, and the younger kids enjoyed the downstairs den. We had a great time making S’mores in the outdoor fireplace! Unfortunately, it rained most of the weekend, so we could not enjoy the outdoor amenities, but we loved the quiet location, which was particularly nice since the house was only 10-15 minutes to Highlands. I would rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Annual Fall Family Retreat

Enjoyed a beautiful week with family in a lovely home that supplied everything needed. The kitchen was complete with pots, pans, utensils and spices. Both the indoor and outdoor fireplaces provided comfortable gathering opportunities and the home was spacious and secluded. Marty was quick and available at all times and the memories made will last a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landry K.

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

Flatlanders in the mountains

Fantastic place in great location JUST outside of highlands(very easy to get to). The house was immaculate and there was ample space for the 8 adults and 4 kids (5&under) to coexist for a week. Marty very attentive reachable and responsive. An exemplary vrbo experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our visit to Highlands, but the property fell short of expectations. For the price, the home felt outdated and in need of renovation. Much of the furniture was worn, uncomfortable, and appeared decades old. Several rooms had noticeable odors, particularly the basement, which smelled musty. A failed GFI outlet left half the kitchen without power, and discussions with the owner made it evident that there are known electrical issues that need to be addressed. While the location and layout of the house suited our group, we’ll be exploring other options for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with plenty of room for our whole family. Tons of great porches surrounding the house with amazing views. Home was very clean with nice large bathrooms, closets and all the beds were very comfortable, which is often hard to find in rentals. The beautiful kitchen was very well stocked with everything I needed to prepare a brunch for my son’s wedding day. The extra bedroom apartment area above the garage was absolutely perfect for our friends to stay in with us, yet allowing them to still have their own private space. This home is in a nice quiet private location, yet very close to town and the extra directions to the home that are provided were very helpful! We will definitely be returning to this amazing home next time we are in the area:)) Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home and for making everything so simple to check in and out!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Highly recommend- beautiful and secluded but close to everything

We had the most amazing time in The Highlands with Lotts of Sky being one of the highlights. We needed a big space for family of 13. Our ages ranged from 69 to 18 months and this house was perfect! Secluded and beautiful with multiple levels and outside porches. The house was beautiful and well equipped! Plus pet friendly which was important to us. The kiddos loved the Zip line and playroom. And there was room for us to all gather at night and play games, as well as enough room to spread out for privacy. We made the best memories and even had a photographer come out to take family pictures- the area and landscaping was beautiful! Highly recommend- you won’t be disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

BOB D.

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

Secluded, very spacious

Well maintained. Enough firewood for 5 years. The only negative I have is their was clutter that should be hauled off organized or repaired. Game room was junky. Foos ball table was unplayable with men facing in wrong direction. Good response from owner - Had amazon drop off 5 dozen ping pong balls and a box of foos balls.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek H.

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

Wedding in Highlands

The property is very well suited for up to 4 couples with children. Any more couples and it would get tight. Cool rustic unique look. Plenty of play space for the kids. Well supplied with everything you need. The owner is accommodating and flexible. If I have anything negative to say it would be about the driveway access. It is narrow, steep and very curvy. But the owner can do nothing about that and as long as you take your time and no one is coming from the other direction you will be fine. All in all a very good place to hang out for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura D.

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

Great location!

Fantastic location, close to town and only very short drives to some wonderful hiking spots. Pet friendly. The owner was very helpful in answering questions. Great setup with basically 3 master suites- one on each floor. We rented the house based on it having a covered outdoor fireplace that we loved! We also rented it for having a hot tub. The hot was not working. We reached out to the owner and he said it was supposed to have been repaired , but seemingly no effort was made to have anyone come back out for repairs during our stay. This was a big disappointment as we are big hikers and had looked forward to soaking in tit after our hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

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

Well thought out vacation home

I could not say enough good things about this rental. The owners have thought of everything, the instructions for the home and how to care for it were well laid out. Any concerns that may have been were addressed in the welcome letter. The owner was easy to reach and had quite the wealth of information about the area. If you’re considering this property, IT IS WORTH IT! The only thing I will note, is that the loft is not in a separate space, it is actually a landing outside of the top floor master. It didn’t affect our stay but we misunderstood and one of the couples had a less private sleeping area. (Our error) - there were plenty of paper products and linens. This house is well maintained and was more than ready for a group of 10 adults to enjoy. We will very likely stay here again! Thanks Marty!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful spacious Highlands mountain home

This was a family get together for our 40th anniversary back in May. It was my wife and me, our four adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and seven grandkids from 7 months to 8 years old. We are from Gainesville, Jacksonville, Niceville, and Pensacola, Florida. Everything was wonderful. The kids loved the game room and zip line. We did many hikes to our favorite waterfalls and some new ones for us. The Highland fireworks were great. The house is beautifully decorated. The bedrooms are very comfortable and spacious. The 5 oldest grandkids loved bunking together. Plenty of room for everyone to get together, yet still have some private space. The huge decks were our favorite place to hang out. Communicating with Marty and John was easy and effective. We will probably come back to this place. We love Highlands, and this house (and garage apartment for the two bachelor sons) accommodated our family perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024