Large home with Mountain Views & 20 min from town

Highlands, North Carolina
$640 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 18

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Easy 20 minute drive to the wonderful resort towns of Cashiers (to the east) or Highlands (to the west), but still a deep woods location at the end of a road with fantastic views of the mountains across the valley. Very private and rustic with only one neighbor in sight. Our backyard borders the Nantahala National Forest, and a 20-minute path leads to the Chattooga River and Chattooga River Trail with beautiful river access, picnic areas, swimming holes and endless hiking. This area is rated'wild and scenic' by the forest service - a rare honor!

Kids love this place as we have built a special 'kids cave' inside - cozy and kid-size to get away from the adults - they have their own secret spot! Outside are play areas, swings, fort and hammock - and of course most important of all - the woods! Trails run through the woods, and the day will fly by while they explore. All the outside features are close enough so parents can enjoy their time on the upstairs screened porch and still keep an eye on the children.

Built in 2003, this passive-solar design brings the sun in during winter, so is naturally warm then, but shades the windows with overhangs and tree cover in summer so we stay cool! It also includes air conditioning and ceiling fans, a toasty see-thru gas fireplace on the main floor, and electric heat in each bedroom.

The open floor plan designed especially for family reunions. We have four full bathrooms, seven bedrooms (two with king size beds, four with queen size, and one with two twins), plus large loft (with two trundle beds) . . . this place can hold a LOT of people! Other rooms include family room, dining room, breakfast nook, and screened, covered patio and exterior deck with charcoal grill. Six BRs share adjoining baths. The mail-level BR has a queen and is designed for limited mobility persons with a bath nearby and low-threshold shower stall.

For mealtime, there is a 12-14 person dining room table, plus large circular table for 4 - 6, plus seating for 6 at the kitchen bar-top.

Includes large center-island kitchen with gas range, microwave, blender, and two coffee makers (including Keurig). Also a large laundry room with washer and dryer.

Our Dad built this for our own family and go there often when its not rented. It is stocked with many books & games (and usually staples and condiments in the pantry). Also have a smart TV with satellite cable and WiFi.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

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

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3500 Sq Ft (325 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Charcoal Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming 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 Books Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    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 : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 09:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 18

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Review Review

  • David D.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    We had a great stay! The home layout is wonderful for a group. The setting ins beautiful.Some of our favorite features- the huge dining table, outdoor fire pit, and well stocked kitchen.

  • Glenn W.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    The property just felt like home for a week. The dogs loved the trails outside. We had everything we needed to make a few dinners. The neighbors were very friendly when the power was out.

  • Margaret H.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Wonderful sitting area and dining room table - very comfortable for our group of 8 adults. Bathrooms are all Jack and Jill style except the main level which might not work for everyone but we didn’t use all the bedrooms so it was fine. Some things provided and easy kitchen to use. Very homey feel. Darts and lots of board games and books for in-home entertainment. Beautiful but tricky drives between towns. Gorgeous hikes and area to explore.

  • Thomas M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Was fantastic, great Internet and a wonderful location if your looking for a quiet retreat. Lots to do and see, mountains in the morning are awesome

  • Arielle W.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This is a great house, excellent for larger family gatherings; needs some maintenance.The bedrooms and adjoining bathrooms worked nicely for families. Bring eye masks, as many rooms don't have blackout curtains. The main floor mattress was very soft and proved uncomfortable for both people who slept there. The loft was perfect for kids to play (including the older kids, who loved the foosball table) right near the main spaces. The screen porch has a phenomenal view! We went down to the river, which was a bit tough for the littlest kids but turned out to be fun (be sure to turn right when you reach the river trail from the path by the house, and be careful returning since it's easy to miss the turn back). Nearby, Cashiers Sliding Rock and Secret Falls were great outings.There was an issue with the cleaning (floors and showers were visibly dirty, dining table had crumbs all over it, etc.), but the host refunded our cleaning fee after offering to have the cleaner come back during our stay if needed.We noticed substantial water damage to the wood floor in one of the bathrooms, which needs remediation. One of the AC units wasn't working, so the host told us about an extra one and offered to have someone come out and install it if needed. There was structural damage to one of the deck supports, which definitely needs repair.Overall, it was a great vacation because of the stellar location and views, nearby adventures, and character of the home. Just needs a little TLC.

  • Cynthia L.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    Great place for family gathering! We had 15 people altogether ( 3 years to 75 years old) , plus 2 dogs, and did not feel crowded at all..Plenty of space, inside and outside. Beautiful area with lots of hiking trails and waterfalls nearby. Kids and adults both especially enjoyed the Sliding Rock nearby.. Owners provided a great list of places to visit and explore.Communication with host was great.Would definitely love to visit again .

  • Denise G.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    This home was just wonderful! Lots of space for our large group to spread out. The dining room was huge, so we were all able to eat together. The mountains and trees were beautiful and relaxing. It was a great place for half of our family to stay for a family reunion. Lots of things to do in the area. The kitchen was well equipped for each of us to take a turn cooking a meal. Our furry family members also enjoyed it!

  • Eric D.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2023

    Stayed Dec 22, 2023

    Perfect place for our family’s Christmas get together! Many new memories were made In this beautiful property.

  • Jay M.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2023

    Stayed Nov 6, 2023

    Absolutely enjoyed the location and the stay- house was clean and large enough for a large group to spend time together or on their own. Beautiful location and vista, and the house was clean and had all of the accommodations to make for a wonderful time!! Thank you so very much!!

  • Sylvia V.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this secluded home tucked in the woods. There were 12 adults and 2 children from our family and we had plenty of room. The kitchen is well-equipped and the outdoor space is ideal for a getaway to the mountains. The drive up the lane on a dirt road is a bit scary at first and best attempted in an 4-wheel drive vehicle. But, we got used to it and we’re pros at it by the end of the week. The owners were very responsive and provided a binder of helpful information. Plenty to do in the surrounding area. We even hiked the trail from the house down to the Chatooga River! Make sure you are in good shape for the hike back up to the house, though! We would happily stay here again!

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