Just the Right Size. Exactly Enough | Highlands Haven

Highlands, North Carolina
$409 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

Not every great mountain getaway needs five bedrooms and a game room. Sometimes the best trip you take is the one where everything is just right — the right size, the right feel, the right porch for the right moment. Highlands Haven is that trip.

A beautifully renovated ranch cottage tucked into the quiet Shelby Place neighborhood, five minutes from Main Street Highlands and a world away from the pace of everyday life. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a gas fireplace, a creek you can hear from the deck, and a covered front porch made for exactly the kind of slow morning you've been promising yourself. Two king bedrooms. Two full baths. No wasted space, no missing anything.

Designed for Two, Perfect for Four - The great room earns its name — light-filled and open, with vaulted ceilings that keep the space from ever feeling small and a gas-log fireplace that makes it feel warm without any effort. The open kitchen flows naturally into the living area around a breakfast bar that handles morning coffee, casual lunches, and pre-dinner drinks with equal ease. Both king bedrooms are well-appointed and genuinely comfortable, each served by its own full bath — one with a walk-in shower for the morning rush, one with a deep soaking tub for the evening wind-down. After a day of hiking or exploring town, that tub is not a luxury. It's a necessity.

Three Outdoor Spaces, Each with a Different Mood - The covered front porch is where mornings belong — cool mountain air, a good book, nothing demanding your attention. The open deck off the dining room puts you close enough to the creek to hear it clearly, which turns out to be one of the most effective forms of relaxation available at any price point. And when the evening settles in and the stars come out, the fire pit pulls everyone together for the kind of unhurried conversation that only happens when phones are put down and there's nowhere else to be.

Three distinct outdoor spaces in a two-bedroom cottage. That's the kind of thoughtful design that separates a place you enjoyed from a place you genuinely loved.

Highlands, Five Minutes Away Main Street - Highlands is a short drive from the front door — exceptional restaurants, boutique shops worth browsing, the Highlands Playhouse for a surprisingly excellent evening out, and the Old Edwards Inn & Spa for anyone who wants to fold a little luxury into the trip. Waterfalls and trailheads are equally close. The mountains here have a way of filling a day without any planning required.

Come for the quiet. Stay for everything else.

What our guests are saying…

Great Stay! The house is beautiful and the pictures don't do it justice. We enjoyed the back porch quite a bit and opened the windows at night to hear the rushing water. As soon as we got there and sat down on the porch, my husband was ready to plan our next stay. The house is located very close to the downtown area and a local grocery store. We cant wait to go back! - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Nicky

Special Amenities:

Gas Fireplace
Covered Parking
Hardwood Floors
Outdoor Firepit
Deck
Grill

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Carport
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. 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 : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Nov 11, 2018

    Stayed Nov 9, 2018

    Great spot! Well represented! Quality renovations and amenities.

  • Melanie H.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 15, 2026

    Great house! Fully equipped kitchen. Lovely and clean. In a great location!

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Very clean. Well organized. Good Communication. Love the area. This is our second stay at this property, we will be back.

  • Mary H.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    What a terrific place. This would be perfect for 2 couples (but it was awesome for me and my mom to enjoy our own gorgeous space!) Each bedroom has very comfy king beds (one of them is pretty tall). The bathrooms are gorgeous, the kitchen is wonderful, with plenty of good knives (super important to me, because I like to cook.)The owner has thought of everything. There are ceiling fans throughout the house, it’s close to Bryson’s grocery store and close to Main Street. The WiFi works great, the privacy is lovely…and I love listening to the creek out back. My mom and I spent almost the entire trip sitting on the back porch talking and reading. Even when it’s pouring rain, the porch is the best spot. Thank you, THANK YOU …. We will be back!

  • Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Everything was wonderful!! All was 5 star!!We had the best time on the porch and walking through the neighbor hood!! Beautiful!!

  • Gina T.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    It was very nice and clean, well-done

  • Lisa W.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    Great place to stay. ! Location wonderful to make quick trips back to house !

  • Donna J.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    This two bedroom house was a great find. Clean and well decorated inside. Both bedrooms had ensuite access to a bathroom. The back deck was perfect for enjoying coffee and breakfast in the morning and wine & cheese in the evening. Very short, 3 minute drive to the heart of Highlands.

  • Sandra J.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    This house was perfect for our two week stay. It had everything we needed. My only complaint was the bed a little to soft for our tastes.

  • Andrew D.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    The location of this little house was perfect. Close to town. It was clean and had everything one could need. The neighborhood was beautiful. I’d stay again.

  • Paul M.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2023

    Stayed Jun 16, 2023

    Great place to stay for events at the Old Edwards Inn. Great set-up and plenty of space for four family members.

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