Banks Cottage on Holt- an easy walk to town

Highlands, North Carolina
$372 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Please read to the end for Important Information about your reservation.

Banks Cottage is a quiet little cottage within walking distance (on sidewalks) to town. Two bedrooms and two baths and all on one easy level, this cottage is the perfect place to call home for a week, or even a month or more.

Comfortable screened porch to enjoy the outdoors- and what a perfect place for a cup of morning coffee, or an afternoon glass of wine and a good book. The living area has a native stone wood burning fireplace* with a gas starter, Flat screen TV with basic Cable TV, WiFi and comfortable seating. Open kitchen is inviting and updated to make it easier for your cooking, dining and entertaining. The main bedroom has a queen bed and private bath, the guest bedroom has a queen bed. A second full bath is in the hallway. The washer/dryer area is convenient to both bedrooms and bathrooms. Both bedrooms have NEW bedding (2023)

Surrounded by beautiful old trees and lush rhododendron and mountain laurels, all of which help keep this home air-conditioned by nature, but for those days when you need a little extra coolness, this home has a new (2023) HVAC system.

There are family games available for the days you need to stay inside, and the Holt Knob area has several little lanes that are great for walking when you want a nice, close hike. The town of Highlands has lots to explore including The Bascom , shopping and dining in of the eclectic places, more hiking on the Greenway Trails, catching a movie or live show at the Highlands Playhouse or Performing Arts Center, and swimming at the year-round heated pool at the Recreation Center, and that is just the beginning.

MOST HOLIDAYS ARE A ONE-WEEK MINIMUM
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 10-4) 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Renee G.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the cabin was very cozy and clean! We had a fire every night that we enjoyed. Beds were very comfortable. Although interior is very dated, but clean. Outdoor space was the only issue. Porch was dirty and needs to be cleaned up and new furniture, outdoor area was dirty with broken stuff and grill was in a very messy area!

  • Amy W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Cozy and convenient. Felt like Grandma's house.

  • Ashley K.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    The Banks cottage is adorable close to town, but during my stay, there were a few snafu’s… the fireplace was lovely….

  • gerard s.

    Submitted May 13, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay. We enjoyed this cozy cabin. Close to town.

  • caroline c.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2022

    Stayed Jul 31, 2022

    Most perfect I have ever rented Secluded but so near town. All lights, appliances, WiFi etc. working and easy to use. Everything you need and more. It even came with a visiting bear ? . We'll be back.

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    Cozy cottage with busy decoration & lots of clutter. Walking to town in 10 minutes is impossible; false description. There is no sidewalk within at least 1 mile of any downtown sidewalks. Hot water heater is moribund & may not last the summer. Beds are both terrible--deal-breakers! Thank goodness for the property mgrs, who acted quickly to put plywood board beneath & memory foam topper above those mattresses. We could not have lasted 2 weeks with those beds. The neighborhood is lovely & quiet, with little traffic, on a hill above the road to town; but don't even think about walking to town along that busy road! Highlands is a friendly, casual, & very pretty town with lots to do.

  • Louis B.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2022

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable...good location

  • Dawn M.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2020

    Stayed Oct 21, 2020

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Banks Cottage. It was very cozy and relaxing. The screened porch was wonderful on the one rainy morning we had. Very convenient to everything.

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