5 Bedroom Estate, Close to Main Street With Highlands Most Comfortable Beds

Highlands, North Carolina
$952 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Holly Hill, The Thomas Grant Harbison House, is a well known estate near downtown Highlands featuring beautiful grounds, three porches, and the most dreamy beds and bedding. Take a nap on the second floor sleeping porch, get cozy in the downstairs library/media room, or stroll through the secret garden that includes a beautiful fountain. There are so many places to relax and enjoy this special and peaceful place.
* Sleeps 12+ Five bedrooms-four king beds and a bunk room with two queens and a giant beanbag that opens to an xtra queen.
* Large dining room table with seating for up to 12
* Beautiful Grounds with Holly, Hydrangea, Azalea, Hasta, Kentucky Bluegrass. The trees are all 100+ years old including many rare species.
* Large stone patio with umbrellas & seating for 12
* Granite patio with lounge seating & charcoal grill
* Wifi Internet (two options for internet- one is commercial grade satellite- but it’s still “the mountains”-which means it works great for email & zoom calls but just okay for streaming)
*Wifi calling & Dedicated line for phone
* Coffee Bar including espresso maker
* Fireplace
* Double Viking Range with griddle
* Ice Maker
* Two working stations including monitors
* White Noise Machines in every bedroom
* Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher
* A/C and Heat
* Updated Aug ‘25 New tankless hot water heater for endless hot water. *3 Porches including a sleeping porch with two daybeds.
* Secret Garden with charming night lanterns
* Attic Movie & Game Room great for kids!
* Just a 5 minute drive from downtown!

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • 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 : 12

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer E.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 2, 2026

    We had such a great stay here. The house is gorgeous, and the grounds are just as beautiful. Everything felt even better than expected. Janet was very communicative and made everything easy, which we really appreciated.The house itself felt comfortable right away—like a place you could actually settle into, not just pass through. We especially loved the kitchen and cooking space. It’s also conveniently located, so getting into town was simple.We’d absolutely stay here again.

  • alicia h.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2026

    Stayed Mar 19, 2026

    The prettiest house and close to Main Street! Property is gorgeous!

  • Rivers O.

    Submitted Feb 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 29, 2026

    Amazing and hospitable host - she was so gracious and accommodated us so well.

  • Meredith S.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    The house is even better than the photos! It is a great house for a group. We were comfortable and very much enjoyed our stay!

  • Andreea H.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    The host was absolutely lovely. She reached out before we arrived to make sure we would have everything that we needed. We were greeted with a very generous basket of goodies which we loved. Thank you!

  • Marty P.

    Submitted Dec 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    Everything was great. Loved the big kitchen and living room. Plenty of space for gathering. Easy access to town. Could have used 1 more bathroom, but we worked it out. Thx for s'mores basket. We weren't able to get outside but kids enjoyed the crackers/marshmallows/and chocolate just the same. Thanks for the cheese and crackers and wine too. We brought salami, and ham and cheese as well so 1sr night we we made a charcuterie board. That was our dinner. Janet informative, accommodating and very pleasant. Thx for everything. We love the Highlands.

  • Brian T.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Janet, the host was great. Very informative and helpful. The house is really cool and unique. Everyone thought the grounds outside were top notch. The house has so much history. The beds are super comfortable, and the kitchen and dining room are perfect for 8-10 people. 4-5 minutes form town make it a desirable location for sure.

  • Elizabeth H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    The house is absolutely fabulous! It was perfect for our group of 8 ladies celebrating a 50th birthday. Everything was wonderful, thank you!

  • Stephen A.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great house for our family to spend Columbus Day in the Highlands area. Slept 8 adults and 4 kids easily. Close to highlands. Nice firepit and outdoor seating to spend time outside. The host was super communicative and made us feel very welcome with a gift upon arrival! Great stay!

  • Marty C.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    We loved our stay in the beautiful, comfortable Highlands home and definitely recommend it!

  • craig f.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Wonderful, spacious historical house with beautiful grounds. Conveniently located near town.

  • Mark and Margaret B.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    We had a great time in Higlands. This was a great mountain house and perfect for our family! So many great gathering places outside with a large firepit area and great porches. It was very well stocked with everything we needed. The concierge Janet was soo helpful too. She greeted us with charcuterie supplies , wine and flowers and all the supplies for s’mores. Just over the top service l!!! We will definitely make this house a yearly favorite for our family. See you next year! Thank you so much !!!

  • Claudia L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Beautiful private setting among 100 year old trees. Janet, our terrific concierge was very responsive and made sure everything was going well. Perfect home for family reunion. 10 of us were able to spend quality time together around the very comfortable and expansive dining room table while others prepared meals in the adjacent extremely well equipped kitchen, and also have our own space to retreat. Special place and only took about 5 minutes to get to the center of Highlands for shopping and restaurants.

  • Courtney L.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    We truly enjoyed this quaint home. Was convenient to town and many hikes. Large living/dining spaces and outdoor porches. Only issue was with the water temperature in showers. You can only run one shower at a time or else you get cold water. Would definitely rent again!

  • John T.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Beautiful home close to Highlands. Home is updated but a bit older.

  • Steve N.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    The property is very nice, set among large trees. However, the road next to the lot was very busy and loud. We were very pleased with the property manager, Janet. She was very responsive to our needs.

  • Catharine B.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    This property stole our hearts! Such a lovely home for my parents' 70th birthdays and 45th wedding anniversary celebration with my sisters, spouses, and our parents! We all fell in love with the charm and beauty of this hidden paradise only 4 minutes from the heart of Highlands. Janet was so accessible and made everything easy, and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    Great older highlands home with a vintage setting and feel. Close to town. Janet, the concierge, was fantastic! Super welcoming and had the house just right for our stay. We will definitely go back!

  • Morgan F.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had an amazing stay at Janet’s home for the holiday weekend! We have nothing but fantastic things to say about Janet and her stunning property! 1. Host was extremely kind and communicative 2. Proximity of home to downtown was unbeatable 3. Stunning property grounds with multiple sitting areas 4. Comfortable beds/sleeping arrangements for 12 guests 5. Seamless check in/check out process and much, much more! If you are wanting to visit Highlands, I highly recommend this property. Most certainly will be back!

  • Debbie B.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    The house and property were perfect for our 5 day Easter Break with family. Multiple porches with seating, swings, benches and day beds were wonderful but the best part was there were gates that kept the little one from wandering out into the yard. The multiple outdoor spaces worked for eating outdoors and making smores by the fabulous firepit with plenty of provided firewood.( more delivered while we were there). There was room for older kids to kick around the soccer ball, play catch and the house has its own corn hole. Plenty of comfortable, multiple outdoor seating areas and even a little secret garden. The kitchen has a separate cabineted ice maker and is well stocked with anything that you might need. Bathrooms are stocked with amenities and plenty of paper products. WiFi and WiFi calling were strong. You are less than a 10 minute drive from downtown Highlands HVAC was ample for the house even with all the in and out going on. Showers could have been hotter for some of us but was fine at sinks, kitchen and laundry. Janet was super easy to work with and took the time to meet us at the house, show us around and answer any questions. Should our plans with a large group take us to Highlands again we will most definately try to stay here again.

  • charles M.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    Great house. Perfect for all of my family. Was nice to have everyone together. Fire pit was great. Janet was great host. Wine,flowers and charcuterie waiting for us. Text her twice looking for things. Immediately responded

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Charming historic cottage with many modern upgrades. Beautifully landscaped. Very well decorated. Nice layout & spacious for our group of 7. The outside areas were not as clean as I would expect. The host was very responsive, and left flowers, wine & s’mores which was a nice touch. House was very close to town for convenience but proximity to the road created a lot of road noise at all hours. The Viking range did not work and we seemed to run out of hot water after 2 showers.overall we had a good experience!

  • Carlee D.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Janet was a joy to work with - communicated well and was so kind. The house was very clean and perfect for our group of friends. We will definitely rent again!

  • Ansley B.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    This house was perfect for our trip! We had such a great time together and could not have imagined a better place to do it. The roses, s’mores, and charcuterie board were such a fantastic surprise, thank you so much to Janet for going out of her way to make sure we had the best time!!! I most definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a place in Highlands!

  • David D.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    We had a great time celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday. The house is spacious for the 3 other couples we hosted. It’s a 100 year old home, but with several nice upgrades as you can see by the photos. The chef’s kitchen is beautiful!! We did experience an issue with the gas range when trying to cook pizzas, but overcame that by using the charcoal grill.

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    Management was great - Janet was very responsive and helpful - made us feel welcome. It's an old house in the woods - heavily wooded - a lot of growth around it. Nice to sit on the porch in the morning with coffee. The owner could put a bit more investment into the home - felt more like a camp than a house at times.

  • Kelly P.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    We loved our time at this beautiful home- lovely in every way.

  • Rob S.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    The home is a charming “historical” age home that offered excellent sleeping arrangements with the number of king size beds & queen size bunks. The kitchen is lovely but since we didn’t cook in it was of little benefit other than our gathering place. The floor plan is far from ideal with all bedrooms being upstairs. The location of the den/living room was not utilized because of its location. Inadequate number of bathrooms and poor location design of each. Internet service and cell phone service is virtually nonexistent. Not a home we would rent again but satisfied our needs for this particular trip The outdoor furniture is in horrible condition and too dirty to use.

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