Minutes to town! Mountain chic/ waters swim hole firepit. Game room and porches!

Highlands, North Carolina
$927 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

UPCOMIMG EVENTS:
- November 7-10 - Highlands Food & Wine Festival
- November 26th - December 24th: Trim Our Town
- December 7th -: Olde Mountain Christmas Parade

Upscale private cottage nestled within quiet & serene woods. Escape to the backyard for a private swim hole in Big Creek river. It doesn’t sound more idyllic than vacationing steps away from the shores of Big Creek. With mountain chic décor and all the comforts and spaciousness of a true home,this mountain retreat is perfectly cozy for a couple or family, and shines as a place to entertain. The Property: suitably named, On the Rocks, is a tranquil cottage situated on 3.9 acres right on Big Creek. You and your family will enjoy panoramic water views from the screened-in porch, have the chance to curl up in Adirondack chairs by the fire pit or spend a relaxing evening unwinding on the large outdoor hammock. This hidden jewel is just 2 hours drive north of Atlanta surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest and situated atop a plateau at an elevation of 4118 feet. The Layout: The configuration of the living quarters at On the Rocks is ideal for two to three pairs to enjoy their personal living spaces. The chef’s kitchen and bar open up to the great room with a wood-burning fireplace. French doors lead you to a peaceful screened-in porch that comfortably seats 10. The main level houses two private suites that share a nice bath. The king suite is situated on the second level and includes a full bath, office, dressing room/nursery, and two walk in closets large enough for a pack-n-play. Enjoy the bright and airiness of the room that is accentuated by the vaulted ceilings. Entertain the night away with a full entertainment suite and additional bedroom that includes a flat screen TV & game table. French doors open up to a second screened porch with a private path leading to Big Creek. The Details: Hardwood floors throughout the property. The kitchen is outfitted with serving dishes, china and stemware. Fresh white linens provided (sheets and towels). Experience the feeling of residing in a luxury Bed and Breakfast with all the comforts of home. The Location: This private cottage is neighboring to three other properties located off Billy Cabin Road.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Some Profits Reinvested In Community And Sustainability Unit Size: 2750 Sq Ft (255 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Limited Onsite Parking (max 4 Spaces) Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Music Library Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Babysitting Service Available Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas 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 Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Archie M.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Set up of home was ideal for our family. Suite upstairs and apartment downstairs was ideal for our adult children and their families. Great location for walks and privacy.We would love to return this summer!

  • Rob E.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Terry's mountain home was amazing. The kids and grandkids enjoyed fishing in the river and fires in the riverside firepit. We loved the clean home and well stocked kitchen. You will love escaping to this home!

  • Jess E.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    This home is all about the creek. Absolutely gorgeous water behind the home perfect for the kids to play and fish. We did s’mores in the firepit and the hammock was lovely. Would love to come back in the summer. Pool table and games in the basement were great too. The only downside is that the furnishings overall were pretty worse for wear and the interior spaces need a deep clean (found other peoples trash in the couch cushion). May not be an issue for some but for us that part wasn’t ideal.

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    Yes the layout of the house for 3 couples and a toddler waa perfect. Confortable beds, great common area and kitchen to hang out in! The screened in porch overlooking the stream was an extra bonus. We enjoyed fishing and also had a wonderful time around the firepit roasting marshmallows. So peaceful listening to the water!

  • Erin R.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We love staying here. It's a very comfortable, beautifully decorated home with the added bonus of a creek to play in.

  • Steve M.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Just a great house. Loved the sound of the stream flowing in the back of the house. Our kids loved the pool table and ping pong. We would rent this house again!

  • Betsy C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Iconic home on a creek in Highlands made for a perfect family getaway!

  • Brett J.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Great stay!

  • allison g.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    We had a great few days in highlands - house was fantastic and enjoyed being next to the river!!

  • Steven G.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 15, 2024

    Excellent family vacation, 6 adults, 2 children. Plenty of room and space for everyone. Indoor wood burning fireplace and outdoor fire pit were both used and cleaned out before our arrival. Plenty of firewood as promised, in fact delivered more within 4 hours when we needed to be restocked. Caught 2 trout in Big Creek right on the property. Screened porches with furniture were in excellent condition and also used. All utensils, dishes, pots/pots were abundant and also used. This home was wonderful and 20 minutes from downtown Highlands. Terry Vawter was excellent to communicate with via email as well as text. The accuracy of the listing and photos was outstanding. Steve Gabrielle

  • David T.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

    Plenty of space and great activities both inside and out!

  • Virginia M.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    Wonderful house with plenty of space for family and lovely screened porches to enjoy the breeze and the wash of the stream. Very relaxing.

  • Erin R.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    This Highlands home is situated in the most beautiful setting. I love sitting on the porch and listening to the creek below. The inside is just as lovely and cozy, and the owners are such wonderful, gracious hosts.

  • Kirsten G.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    We loved staying here! Great layout and close proximity to town made it ideal!

  • Brad J.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay with fun activities at the house and nice to be close to downtown Highlands.

  • Lawrence C.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This house is perfect for two families each with two kids. IT has all of the creature comforts with a secluded feel and the loud rush of Big Creek in the background.

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