Cozy retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - Secluded

Highlands, North Carolina
$927 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Rosebay Cottage, your perfect mountain getaway! This spacious home is nestled in a beautiful forest, offering a secluded escape just 5 minutes from Mainstreet, Highlands. Immerse yourself in nature as you step from the charming, light-filled Great Room onto the stunning covered porch - perfect for sipping your morning coffee or cozying up with a blanket on cool mountain evenings. With five comfortable bedrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a couples’ retreat, or a group getaway, this home has everything you need to relax and unwind.

GREAT ROOM
- Wood burning fireplace
- 65 Smart TV with complimentary Netflix
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Sky Lights
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- Opens on to covered back deck

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked
- 2 Ovens
- Coffee Station
- Smart TV
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- View of forest from sink
- Granite & Soapstone countertops
- Pantry connecting to dining room

DINING ROOM
- Seats 8 with room to pull up 2 more chairs

COVERED DECK
- Wood burning fireplace
- Forest views on all sides
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- Gas Grill
- Dining Table

LOWER-LEVEL DEN
- Smart TV
- Games and Toys

BEDROOMS
- Wildflower Room (Main-level Primary Suite): 1 King Bed
- Laurel Room (Lower-level Primary Suite): 1 King Bed, Office Space, library with sitting area
- Forest Room: 1 Queen Bed
- Mushroom Room: 1 Queen Bed
- River Room: 1 Queen Bed
*Smart TVs in every bedroom

BATHROOMS
- Wildflower Bath: Walk-in shower
- Laurel Bath: Walk-in shower
- Main-Level Hall Bath (Shared by River and Mushroom
Rooms): Tub/shower combo
- River Room Bath: Tub/shower combo

OTHER DETAILS:
Highchair, Pack-n-play, baby gates, audio baby monitor, sound machine and kids’ plates & utensils are provided

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • 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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3800 Sq Ft (353 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Music Library Stereo Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces Handrails In Stairways 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 Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

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

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Susan K.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    Cozy retreat is a perfect description for this beautiful home. Everything about this home was perfect! Lots of room to spread out, comfortable bedrooms and well stocked kitchen. Very clean. Attention to detail was displayed throughout the home. The gem was the back porch with fireplace. We spent lots of time there playing games and enjoying the fire. Tucker was the perfect host. Will definitely be booking this home again!

  • Ava G.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 19, 2026

    Such an awesome house! Tucker was so kind and helpful!

  • Taylor A.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2026

    Stayed Mar 5, 2026

    Chose this place for the deck and fireplace and it did not disappoint! Here for our son’s wedding and was a great place for family to gather before and after all of the festivities. We will definitely be back!!

  • Tavia B.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 26, 2026

    Beautiful house in the Highlands with plenty of room to spread out. Location is ideal being 5 minutes from town. Host was very responsive. Would stay again!

  • Ashley g.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay! Tucker was very responsive, the house was stocked with everything needed and more. The house is located within 5 minutes to downtown. We will be back!

  • Anne P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    The host was incredibly warm and welcoming. The home was well stocked with everything we needed and they also included so many thoughtful details like ring dishes on the bedside tables. We had a wonderful weekend staying in this beautiful home and hope to return soon!

  • Paul Christopher J.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    We will be back again as this house is perfect with all the amenities and great location. Communication was also great and the family had a wonderful Christmas there. Beautiful house and setting. Well worth the cost!

  • stacey p.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 20, 2025

    The house was everything we were looking for with our girls weekend trip. The kitchen was fully stocked and the outdoor sitting area with fireplace was a dream! The linens in each bedroom were very comfortable and the Christmas tree was a great added touch that got us all in the mood for the upcoming holiday! We will definitely stay here again next year for our girls weekend!!

  • mark c.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Amazing home located close to the heart of Highlands! The house was perfect for our entire family to come together and build memories together. The home is very spacious with plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen is well stocked as well! We really enjoyed the porch with fireplace right off the family room. Wonderful property and the host could not have been more responsive. In fact, probably the most prompt host we’ve ever worked with, thanks!!

  • Jeanne H.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 23, 2025

    FABULOUS!! FABULOUS!! FABULOUS !! What a wonderful home!! Spacious home and very comfortable furniture with plenty of seating. The kitchen had everything you could want and much more. The porch was a favorite of all with a roaring fire on chilly days. With two bedrooms and baths on the main floor and two of each downstairs there was plenty of room to spread out. Only one step to get in the house with a two car carport You will not be disappointed!!! We hope to return Easy access to owner. Everything about this place is wonderful!!

  • Keith H.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Great outdoor space with fireplace. Convenient to everything. Host was great and responded immediately to answer any questions. Would definitely stay there again.

  • Lori O.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Everything was clean and just as described. Loved the house and layout.

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Clean, well equipped and very functional kitchen. We only used the outdoor fireplace on their covered deck, which was fantastic!

  • anne n.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    Rosebay Cottage was a very serene, clean, and beautiful place to stay! Tucked into the woods with a nice mountain view. Well appointed with everything you’d need. The back porch was our favorite place to gather and enjoy the fireplace! We hope to return sometime soon.

  • Sue W.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    We all loved the covered deck. Perfect for catching up, playing games and enjoying the fireplace. We didn’t expect rain all weekend but it didn’t matter. Plenty of space throughout the house. We’d definitely recommend to others. The grand finale was a visit by a huge mama bear and her three cubs. Could not have scripted it any better.

  • Fifi J.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Home away from home! The loveliest rental home ever. Beautiful and very comfortable furnishings, super comfortable beds, big side porch, everything you could possibly need. Everyone in our party agreed that it was like being in someone’s very nice home - it doesn’t feel like a rental. I couldn’t recommend more highly!!!!

  • Della T.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    A nice quiet property and an excellent host.

  • Girin S.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Great house for three couples. Great host. Will be back.

  • Tim D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    it was great but would like my security deposit returned to me.

  • dwight f.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    We have stayed in places all over the world and this is one of the best places ever. Excellent communication from the host and exactly as advertised. We will return.

  • Rebecca K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    This property was so accomodating for our large family gathering for a wedding weekend. The spacious outdoor patio space, with woodburning fireplace, was particularly welcoming and provided adequate cover from the mountain storms.I would highly recommend this property for a large group of people, with comfortable beds for all, plenty of bathrooms, and cozy living spaces.

  • Susan K.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    This is the 3rd time we've stayed at this wonderful home. We love the location, chef's kitchen and covered fireplace on the lanai. Always a great stay at the Nest.

  • Susan C.

    Submitted Mar 25, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    We loved the location of the house. The covered porch with a fireplace was a great place to relax after a day of exploring the area.

  • Chip C.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 13, 2025

    A cozy and secluded property, yet close to all of the amenities of town. This home has everything you need to have a great weekend away!

  • Kerrie H.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    We had a family wedding to attend in Highlands and I wanted a place where all of my adult children could stay with me! Twig and Nest exceeded our expectations. With 5 less and 4 baths it was perfect. The kitchen is well stocked with serving pieces and utensils- not always the case in my experience with rentals. There was plenty of firewood for us to use on the beautiful back porch. Highly recommend!

  • amanda j.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Great location. Shared living spaces were awesome, especially the porch. We had a large party and there was plenty of room for all to gather together. The only complaint is the beds in a couple of the rooms were uncomfortable.

  • Isabelle M.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    My family and I stayed here over Christmas and had the loveliest time. We stayed in and cooked the majority of the time, and the house was perfectly equipped with everything we could've ever needed. Barbara went above and beyond with the Christmas decor which made it extra special and festive! The indoor and outdoor fireplaces were a huge plus. This was exactly what we were looking for and exceeded expectations!

  • Kait F.

    Submitted Dec 24, 2024

    Stayed Nov 24, 2024

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  • Rosemary B.

    Submitted Nov 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We could not have picked a better place to stay. The house was spacious and well equipped. The beds were so comfortable and the back porch with a fireplace was to die for. It was very close to town and to local restaurants. We would highly recommend to others!

  • Edward P.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 30, 2024

    Wonderful stay at this lovely warm home nestled in the woods just east of Highlands. Perfect for 4 senior couples who travel together once a year Would give a 4.5 to 4.75 rating Grill grates were rusted outside on deck ( no cover seen) but we loved cooking in the chef’s kitchen ! Bedrooms very clean but a little small except the master suite Dogs barking at night and rough entry road but not terribly annoying Great home for a family retreat Excellent host very responsive clear home rules and directions Would definitely stay here against !

  • Dennis N.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We have a large (9 people) family and there was plenty of room and privacy. We had a toddler with us and he did great but I would recommend some childproofing once you set there. Kitchen was great and so was the outdoor fireplace! Road to and from was tight but never caused a p. Would definitely go again!

  • Mona H.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    This home was beautiful and had so much room for my family.

  • George M.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Highlands, NC is a beautiful mountain town that during a boiling Summer, is a cool refuge. The home is very comfortable, well appointed and has an exceptional covered deck complete with fireplace in a forest setting. Only downside is no mountain view. Still, minutes from town and a beautiful setting.

  • Carly I.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    The location and property were amazing! Me and my friends spent so much time hanging out on the back patio and it was so nice. Host was easy to get in contact with and all of the instructions were super easy to follow. Highly recommend this place for large groups!

  • Lissa P.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    As first time visitors to Highlands, gathering for a wedding, three couples shared Twig & Nest for a spacious, comfortable, well-appointed, home base. Twig & Nest was as inviting inside, as it was in the outside living space. Secluded tree-filled view. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Gloriously firm beds, and cozy bedding, in each of the beautifully appointed guest bedrooms. Home owner has meticulously placed notes throughout the home to assist guests in achieving optimal efficiency. Plenty of parking space available. This house is loaded with character, and a lovely spot to make your own mountain memories.

  • Suzanne V.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 25, 2024

    Comfortable , clean, perfect for my family. Fabulous porch!

  • Mary B.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    In the woods but in town

  • Bob and Carla S.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 7, 2024

    Very nice and interesting home for seven people (5 adults and 2 teenagers)! The family particularly enjoyed eating out on deck and relaxing on the large, open covered porch. Kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals. Loved the mountain and bear decor! Located close to restaurants, groceries, and shopping, as well as for accessing rivers and hikes to waterfalls. We enjoyed our stay immensely.

  • melinda q.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Great deck!

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