Highlands, North Carolina
Authentic 1940's cabin next to Mirror Lake with indoor fireplace, screened porch
It doesn't get more charming than Hickory Hill, an authentic wooden cabin that's been updated true to its 1940's roots. With a view of Mirror Lake and all the quirk and charm from the era, this home boasts original wood paneled walls, shiplap, vaulted wooden ceilings, and a stone hearth fireplace. Enjoy relaxing on the screened porch or open air deck overlooking Mirror Lake. Oozing rustic charm, Hickory Hill has 2 King suites, one with a large sleeping loft and separate TV den perfect for kids or teens.
The Location: Hickory Hill is located In-town Highlands, NC. With a 1minute walk to Mirror Lake, it's just far enough from the beaten path that you will have privacy but close enough that dinner/shopping on Main Street is less than a mile's drive away.
The Property: Hickory Hill is nestled with a grove of other quaint and tiny cabins in an easily accessible part of Highlands. We have a small, lushly landscaped yard. There are 4 rocking chairs on the back deck overlooking Mirror Lake perfect for bird watching or soaking in some peace and quiet. We also have a screened porch facing the lake with furniture ripe to cozy into with a good book and a cup of coffee.
The Cabin: Hickory Hill has authentic rustic charm with all the common amenities. Open the wooden front door and surround yourself with original milled beadboard walls and ceilings, and patina'd hardwood floors.
The Layout: From the private side courtyard, guests walk up 5 stairs to the side door, which enters into the foyer/dining area with expandable table for 4-6. The open floor plan flows into the living area with stone hearth fireplace and 75" TV. The cozy kitchen and both King Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are off to the right. One of the King suites has a set of stairs leading to a sizable sleeping loft with two twin beds and a separate TV den. The screened porch accessible from the dining area that flows onto the open air deck.
The Area: Highlands, NC is the premier mountain destination in the Southeast. Lined with shopping, dining, museums and galleries, the bustling mountain village centering around Main Street is straight from a Norman Rockwell painting. Previously a summer/fall hotspot, it's quickly becoming a year-round destination. At 4,118 feet, it's one of the few temperate rain forests in North America, bringing botanists and nature lovers from all over the world.
Highlands is also a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. With an abundance of opportunities for biking, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, canoeing, fly fishing, and whitewater rafting, adventure-seekers will not find a more beautiful backdrop.
The Details: Flat Parking for 2 cars is directly in front of the house and easily accessible. The living room, both bedrooms, and the upstairs have large flat screen smart TV's and fiber optic cable. We also have wifi. The kitchen is well stocked from the Bosch appliances to the Le Creuset and All Clad cookware. All of our cabins are pet friendly with prior approval and a nominal pet fee.
*Hickory Hill does not have a yard- While we do have a beautiful lake view, the yard and dock adjacent to this rental are private property. Lake access is a brief 1 minute walk. The property has a screened porch, deck, and courtyard.
**We cannot be responsible for weather related/ and or personal emergency issues affecting travel. All guests are encouraged to obtain travel insurance.
Incredible house/ cabin that was so perfect for our family.
Awesome trip to the mountains before Thanksgiving. House is clean, warm and very close to downtown (3 minute drive). Perfect getaway from the big city and a great home base for our many mountain hikes.
Cozy, very comfortable Mirror Lake cabin. Great location, convenient to town & good restaurants. Very enjoyable stay!
Wonderful accommodation for 4 adults traveling with an infant. Very cozy and well stocked. I wished the listing had mentioned there was a portable crib available. I only have two complaints, one was there was very limited hot water, especially with 4 adults needing showers. Most of the time our shower in the guest room, at best, was barely warm, we had to alternate showering at different intervals to make it work. The other, was no ice in the icemaker, we flipped the arm down in the icemaker, but still no ice. Other than those minor things, everything else was great! Very quiet and decorated beautifully. A very short drive to downtown; I wouldn't say walkable, but short driving distance. Pride of ownership really shows.
Hickory Hill is a lovely house in a quiet neighborhood. The owner has thought of everything from linens, to a very well equipped kitchen. Two very nice King suites with newly renovated bathrooms, along with an additional room in loft. We appreciated the attention to detail throughout the house. Proximity to downtown is wonderful, you can walk on charming streets or drive and be in the middle of the action in minutes. I used the recreation center daily for exercise.. We would highly recommend the house and host!
We absolutely loved our stay at Hickory Hill. Perfect Mirror Lake cabin with lots of charm and everything you would need. Stocked kitchen, comfortable rooms, great location and super clean. We can't wait to come back!
We love this cabin so much. The perfect escape for our family. Kristy is always so accommodating. A great place to reset and reconnect with nature. The boys love the twin beds up in the loft.
Met an old friend I has not seen in 5 years and couldn’t have found a better place to visit the past and enjoy the present! The cabin was charming, kitchen was well appointed, beds were comfortable and the owner was excellent in communicating with me...so convenient to town too! My friend travels the world but had not heard about Highlands, NC - the cabin, the the restaurants, the shops, the sights, did not disappoint! What a great memory maker...thank you, Kristy!
If you are looking to enjoy some cozy mountain time, Hickory Hill is a charming cabin with excellent amenities and an ideal location within Highlands. The upstairs loft was perfect for our daughters, and we loved curling up in front of the fireplace at night. We can't wait to stay again!
There were 5 of us who spent 5 nights at Hickory Hill and it was an awesome house! It was perfect for the 5 of us. It was a charming cozy home that met our expectations. It was very comfortable and located in a charming neighborhood which was close to downtown Highlands. The kitchen had everything you would need and everything was high quality. I would highly recommend this home for a mountain get away.
We had another perfect stay with Elevate. Their properties and service truly go the extra mile. Hickory Hill is a great location to walk into town. It’s adorable, quaint, and very well equipped. We enjoyed the nice, large TV for the SEC game. We recommend it and will be back.
This charming cottage, tucked next to the beautiful Mirror Lake, is everything you want your Highlands escape to be and more. It is perfectly stocked with anything and everything you would need, incredibly clean and well-kept, and decorated adorably. The beds and accommodations were so comfortable and it made for such a relaxing and cozy retreat. The location to downtown Highland and its most sought-after attractions was the cherry on top of this beautiful rental. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
We have stayed in this property twice. It is so lovely. Wonderfully furnished and appointed. Beds are very comfortable. Wonderful appliances and well stocked kitchen. We absolutely love staying here and it is so close to town. Lots around to do with young children!
We had the best stay at Hickory Hill. The cottage is perfectly appointed and decorated so well. With a convenient location, the house took care of all our needs when we visited Highlands. Can't wait to stay again!
What a fabulous house and location. Every decor detail was amazing, cozy and charming. We stayed for three weeks and could have stayed longer. It was so easy and well equipped and the location was just perfect. A view of the lake and a short walk to town. We will definitely stay in an Elevate property again. Thank you!!
This is our second stay with Elevate and all I can say is - thank you! The places are comfortable, clean and feel like home. For me “like Home” is the highest compliment. Hickory Hill’s little touches, comfortable furniture, privacy and pup friendly - we didn’t want to leave. We will be back - if you will have us. Clay & Lorrie Stafford
Quaint cabin with all of the comforts needed for a truly memorable visit to classic Highlands, NC.
Wonderful, comfortable, cozy cabin with just the right blend of history (layout, wood paneling, etc.) combined with luxury touches (decor, linens, cookware, etc.). The cabin is as shown in the pictures. Enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch with the late afternoon sun and gathering with our friends in the living room with a fire. Location is convenient to town for dinners out although kitchen is well equipped if you opt to cook in. The loft is a delightful space for kids or if someone simply needs a quiet spot to retreat to read, enjoy a different TV show or do some work.
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Our stay was wonderful. The cabin was perfect for our family of four. The decor was beautiful and also very comfortable - it had almost everything we needed. I appreciate the attention to detail throughout the house. I especially loved the kitchen and the bunk room was the perfect space for my two young girls. The master bed was very comfy, and the location of the cabin was convenient to shopping and restaurants in Highlands. We hope to book again this summer!
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