Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat

Highlands, North Carolina
$303 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Authentic & Old Highland Cottage updated for the modern era, nestled on two wooded acres, including a creek and walking trails.

The cabin offers a relaxing queen bedroom, a cozy bedroom with one twin bed and a twin bunk bed. There is also the option of a foldout couch for additional sleeping arrangements. The kitchen is a part of the living room and allows everyone to be included in the activity. It is equipped with storage and most items you would normally need for preparation.The dining table is perfect for a family meal or game night. Others may prefer to unwind in the leather chair or chaise lounge and enjoy a fire. Children and adults alike will enjoy wandering the property and discovering fun hideouts, the creek, a tree house, a pavilion by the creek, and a swing for further thrills.

A short walk takes you to Mirror Lake or Lake Sequoia to feed the ducks, fish or canoe. We have a canoe for your use at Mirror Lake. Fishing gear is provided as well.

Enjoy an afternoon reading in the front porch swing or napping by the fire.

For the adventurous type, there are many opportunities for longer hikes and visits to waterfalls, some only minutes away. You can also enjoy zip lining or rafting and tubing by traveling only a short bit. If you're looking for winter activity, nearby Sapphire Valley offers skiing and snow tubing. Maggie Valley Skiing in a hour and a half away.

For the shopping and dining enthusiasts, the downtown of Highlands is only minutes away and boasts fine, locally owned shops, unique restaurants and wine choices, galleries and antiquing. There is also a spa in town that offers the ultimate in luxurious relaxation. Just a 20 minute scenic drive away, Cashiers, NC offers further shopping excursions and dining.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • 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
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1020 Sq Ft (95 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Gravel 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. No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • BRIAN

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 21, 2025

    Generally, it is a lovely little cottage in a very quiet area. We would say that the uneven stone and wood entrance steps can be a bit challenging when covered in wet leaves, the tree swing is broke and so would be a bit hazardous for kids to use, and there doesn't seem to be any insulation under the floors so they are very cold in winter weather. But the owners have provided 2 roll-around electric heaters that came in handy to warm up the bathroom in the morning.

  • melanie a.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    This is a lovely cozy cottage!! We enjoyed our stay! It was in a great location, close to downtown Highlands. The host was very accommodating. I loved spending time out on the front porch/deck.

  • JP g.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 14, 2025

    Real feel of a country cabin near to the town of Highlands. Felt at home. Loved the porch and big living room space.

  • Debra T.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We enjoyed our weekend in this cute cabin. Everything was just as described. Great outdoor space to relax, walkable neighborhood and close to town.

  • Georgia C.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    we came in town for our 29th wedding anniversary!The only thing we noticed was the front door was a little jammy to open and there was absolutely no soap to use. Cleaning products were by the front door.

  • Joy W.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    I just LOVED my stay at this cabin. The outdoor space is one of the best I've had the opportunity to enjoy. The front porch has plush oversize seating and a swing for morning coffee and late night relaxation with beautiful lighting. There was also a covered deck area steps away from the house that sat next to the creek which allowed you to stretch out and listed to the water and soak up nature. This cabin had just the right amount of rustic quality with modern finishes in the kitchen and bathroom. The bed was comfortable as well. I will be back.

  • Barbara T.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    If you want to step back in time and stay at a vintage mountain cabin, this is the place. While everything is comfortable and up-to-date, there is still the feeling that generations of a family have loved being together here, and their happiness has soaked into the walls. A velvet silence settles over the place at night and the porch is so comfortable I could have slept there. Take the hefty security deposit seriously, however, since you may have to wait a couple of weeks for it to be refunded. Or you could just accept it as one of the hurdles you have to clear to stay at a place this lovely.

  • Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay in this charming cabin and would stay again.

  • Heath M.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    This is a very quaint and comfortable cabin located close to downtown Highlands. 5 stars. AC worked well. Nicely decorated. TV/Internet worked well. This is not a critique, but the only downside would be the kitchen is small and there is no dishwasher. Very basic in terms of cooking potential. Everything else is great and we look forward to renting again!

  • Reinhardt C.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2023

    Stayed Dec 1, 2023

    We had an awesome time. Hope to rent it again!

  • Kim W.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Sep 12, 2023

    Everything was as listed and the area was super - was able to walk down to the lake to go canoeing and we walked into town several times - we like to walk and hike, so walking into town was an adventure itself. We used the fire place and it worked fabulously.

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