Escape to nature with this pet-friendly, family retreat just 15 minutes from Highlands! Perfect for hiking, relaxing, and playtime with the kids. Utilize the outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace and the playhouse in the side yard full of games!

Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
$210 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Get away to our peaceful mountain retreat, perfect for families, pets, and nature lovers. Located just minutes from outdoor adventures, our home offers two cozy bedrooms, a full kitchen, an updated bathroom, and a spacious deck with a swing and sitting area. And for the kids, we've added a charming playhouse to make their stay extra special!

Local Drives:
5min Mountain Coaster & Tubing at Highlands Outpost
12min from Downtown Highlands
20min from Downtown Clayton
Perfect location for wineries

We’re just a text away and are committed to fast responses. Should you need any assistance, we have local support available for emergencies. Self-check-in is provided for your convenience.

Nestled between Highlands and Clayton, the Scaly Mountain Cottage is minutes from top dining, shopping, and outdoor activities like horseback riding, zip-lining, and hiking. Enjoy country charm with modern amenities, perfect for your mountain getaway.

Guests have full access to the home, including a private entrance with a code provided before your arrival.

Relax in this centrally located retreat, 10-15 minutes from both Highlands and Dillard. Breathe in the fresh mountain air while lounging on the furnished front porch, then gather around the firepit for stargazing. Nearby, explore waterfalls and hiking trails.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE DIRECTIONS BELOW, AS THEY WILL HELP YOU AVOID CONFUSION UPON ARRIVAL.

When you arrive, drive up the BACK DRIVEWAY (this is the SECOND DRIVEWAY on the right). Look for the REFLECTIVE POLE to help guide you.

Once you reach the SPLIT in the road, TAKE A RIGHT. Your destination will be the first house on the RIGHT. There will be clear signs with the house number to direct you.

When leaving, DO NOT USE THE BACK DRIVEWAY that you came in on. Instead, drive down the FRONT DRIVEWAY (directly in front of the house). Please note, the FRONT DRIVEWAY is steeper, but it is a ONE-WAY only.

IMPORTANT: Ensure you have the location PLUGGED INTO YOUR GPS before you arrive. Cell service can be spotty in the area, so it’s important to have your map ready. Once you arrive, CONNECT TO THE WIFI for better service.

We offer Starlink Internet for the best connection available in the mountains, but please note that weather can occasionally cause interruptions. Rest assured, we’ll do our best to get it back up as quickly as possible!

This is the perfect spot to relax after a day of hiking or wine tasting. Please note that cell service can be spotty, so we recommend connecting to the Wi-Fi upon arrival! Please reach out beforehand if you cannot locate the wi-fi information.

The bathroom is stocked with hotel-size essentials, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total 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: 11840 Sq Ft (1100 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

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

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Aubrey

    Submitted Jan 23, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Nice place to stay

  • Brian K.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    Was a good value decent home for the money The 5 stars is the nice touches and communication from the owner. It’s an older home like many in the area but would stay again

  • Teresa A.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    The best dog friendly rental we have stayed in so far. The house was clean, the beds comfortable, nicely updated and the rustic decor charming. Scaly mountain is between Highlands NC and Dillard Ga, so close enough either way to enjoy shopping and restaurants but rural enough to feel like you live in the country. Lots of dog friendly hiking trails nearby. Loved the front porch with its swing and cool evenings, and the fire pit. Definitely recommend.

  • Patricia R.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    Perfect location for the weekend celebrating at the winery for our friends wedding… Lovely little cottage in the woods, our host could not have been more accommodating and friendly with his communications. A great experience.

  • Robert L. W.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    Absolutely beautiful house and grounds. Very quite and relaxing., the house was fully stocked with all the amenities .Could not of enjoyed our relaxing stay more if i tryed.We will be back.

  • Edward T.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    What a great spot Kemper has in Scaly Mountain! We attended a wedding at The Vineyard at High Holly and his home is 5 minutes away! Perfect setting for a relaxing stay. We will be back and thanks Kemper for opening your home to us!

  • Jeff G.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Great spot, extra clean and close to Highlands. We’ll definitely be back.

  • Brittany S.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2024

    Stayed Apr 12, 2024

    The house was very charming. We had no issues with the cleanliness of the property. The house was decorated beautifully. It was also a nice location. Private & secluded but only a short drive to Highlands!

  • Ross M.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2023

    Stayed Dec 22, 2023

    The cabin is well appointed with a great porch. We appreciated the hosts flexibility. Having our name on the board out front made it more relaxing coming in after dark and knowing we'd found the right house. Thank you!

  • Rita M.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2023

    Stayed Oct 13, 2023

    We wanted to be somewhere quiet, and this fits the bill !! We enjoyed our trip and the propertie’s charm !

  • Brett W.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2023

    Stayed Sep 21, 2023

    This mountain cabin has been updated and was clean and well stocked on our arrival. Very quiet area and close to family that we were visiting. The driveway is a bit steep so the 4x4 came in handy, but it's the mountains so not unusual for the area. Internet service is a bit spotty and not 'high speed' but again - that's normal for the area. We will look to stay here again for our next visit to the area.

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