Entire home

"Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture

Photo gallery for "Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture

Interior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom - Opposite Side

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Second Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bedroom Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Powder Room

Toilet

Second Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

"Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture

Sophisticated and charming, this architecturally inspired mid-century home offers an open floor plan with over 2,000 square feet of living space and all wood finishes. Beautiful soaring ceilings and fresh designer elements. This one level modern lodge with a step-down living room is sited on a private lot near Mirror Lake, within a 5 minute drive to everything downtown Highlands has to offer. Newly furnished, the home offers AC, Wi-Fi, Flat screen TVs, Fire Pit and a six person Hot Tub. There are 2 fireplaces – one in the living room and one in the dining area, hardwood floors and special touches throughout. Escape to this inviting mountain retreat to relax and recharge in nature and privacy.

Outside, there is a hot tub, stone terrace with fire pit and multiple Adirondack chairs – perfectly lit with cafe lights for romance and for making s'mores. Plus, a screened porch sitting area and connected wrap around dining/party deck with a Weber Gas Grill and umbrella-covered table and chairs. The home is on a private and serene lot surrounded by beautiful N.C. hardwood trees and a trail around the house. Level entry to porches from the house, only 2 steps to main entry from the driveway and covered parking area, and only 5 steps off the rear decks to the outdoor amenities for making memorable nights by a roaring fire.

Inside: 3 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths: 2 king bedrooms and the third bedroom with 2 queens... all with large closets. The fully equipped kitchen has everything like home: Keurig coffee maker, waffle maker, toaster oven, blender, pots and pans, mixer, olive oil, spices and more! Enjoy the utility of the kitchen island and separate wet bar and wine/beverage cooler. Laundry room with a large side by side washer/dryer! Office area for catching up on emails or planning your Highlands adventures.

Great location off Billy Cabin Road and near Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards, less than 5 minutes to town, grocery, award-winning restaurants, Old Edwards Inn, the Wine Shoppe, and amazing boutique shopping! Walk down the hill to Mirror Lake or Apple Lake where you can walk around the lake communities... lovely any time of year! And there is nothing like hiking to the local waterfalls and the mountain parks. Enjoy a toast on Sunset Rock or Glen Falls just minutes away!

Escape the Summer heat and come relax with family or friends above 4000 ft. in elevation or enjoy a roaring file in winter when it snows! Hearing the rain on the metal porch roof is a special treat. Dolly Lodge is your perfect vacation get-away.

Property manager

Phil & Holly
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands Hills, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dry Falls - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 13 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at "Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Dolly Lodge" - Private 2.5 Acres /Mid-Century Architecture located?

Located in Highlands Hills, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas at Dolly Lodge 2024

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Dolly Lodge for four nights over Christmas. A beautiful, comfortable, well-furnished home with an incredible kitchen. The fireplace was a wonderful addition for our stay. Phil was a great host and readily available to answer questions. We would love to return! Highly recommend, any time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

patrice b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Highlands Getaway

Once again a fantastic time at Dolly Lodge !!! A true mountain hideaway with all the convenience of Highlands.
Stayed 37 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house!

We spent New Year's in Highlands with one other couple and our dog. The house was delightful and very convenient to downtown Highlands. It is better than the photos. We enjoyed the comfy great room for relaxing and playing games, and the fireplace was wonderful. The kitchen is new and modern. We found the bed extremely comfortable and slept late every morning! The hot tub was also a treat! We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

We had a wonderful stay at Dolly Lodge. Phil is an amazing host who was responsive to all inquiries. The house is exactly as advertised. Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Very quiet. Beautiful property. We really enjoyed our stay. We plan to return, and highly recommend.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Labor Day Weekend!

Beautiful home with wonderful amenities, and very close to everything! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Dream!

Dolly Lodge is hands down the best VRBO property we have visited. It is a haven in the woods, with beautiful details at every turn. We loved it so much that we booked our next visit before leaving! Thank you for a magical week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marta R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zen retreat

Beautiful property with everything you could need. Are too small dogs love the large yard and the surrounding area to walk in. We were there for two weeks and one of the weeks we had a fair amount of rain, but the house is perfectly situated to still enjoy your stay. It’s a quiet oasis surrounded by trees, which is very close to town but far enough away to relax and rejuvenate.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back to Dolly Lodge

Great location close to downtown Highlands but up in the hills away from noise and crowds. Nice updates, great kitchen, secluded, well stocked and quiet. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home for a family week in the mountains!

This house is lovely with a large Living area and kitchen . There is a fire pit and hot tub to enjoy after a day hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

suzanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Dolly Lodge is even better than the photos. Tastefully decorated, well equipped cook’s kitchen, multiple comfortable places to rest and relax, secluded location yet close to town and activities. Already planning our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Escape to Dolly Lodge

This is our second year to leave the heat and humidity of the Gulf coast behind for a week long escape to Dolly Lodge. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Phil and Holly's beautiful mountain home! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrice b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

just perfect !!!

Love everything about Dolly Lane! Holly and Phil are fantastic hosts. This was our second stay with them.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolly Lane

We’ve stayed in Highlands multiple times and this was our favorite property. Very convenient to town but still very private with a great outdoor fire pit, hot tub and landscaping/yard. The owners were also great to work with. Looking forward to staying here again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nestor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Halloween Get-a-Way

Dolly Lodge is a beautiful spacious home in a great location less than 2.0 miles from downtown Highlands with a large property in a secluded neighborhood. Would definitely consider staying again for another trip to Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica M., Tampa, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

I come to Highlands every year and rent. This house was by far the best house yet. They have everything you need from a top of the line kitchen to a hot tub & fire pit area. So many areas to relax in. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place in the Highlands, NC

The house was very comfortable, and very secluded. We really enjoyed our 2 weeks there. It was the perfect escape. Close enough to main street (6 - 7 minutes) but a world away. We caught the leaves perfectly. Created some wonderful memories that will endure.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

We were able to find the house just as described. We were able to relax and enjoy Highland. It is very convenient. Great kitchen that was well stocked. We checked in with the owner to see if we needed to do anything special when we were leaving. A real pleasure to talk with. Great place to get away and relax. Plan to make another trip to Highland and hope to be able to stay at Dolly Lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love Dolly Lodge!!

The Dolly Lodge is better than ever. This is our 3rd 2 week summer stay. The new kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry room add a lot to the house. I would recommend it to my friends. Thanks Phil for being a great host and we hope to be back in 2023.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property!

Our family travels to Highlands each fall and we rent homes every time we come to town. This property was certainly one of our favorites. We stayed over the week of Thanksgiving. Dolly Lodge is a large beautiful upscale mountain home that is well appointed and beautifully decorated. My family included small children and parents (6 people) that stayed comfortably as the home has 3 bedrooms (two primary rooms) and a separate room two beds) all on the main floor which was nice because most other properties are two story which makes it hard with tiny children. The dual wood burning fireplaces, cozy family room, outdoor hot tub and fire pit, and the large designer kitchen were our favorite features of this stunning home. This rental is very clean and the owner communicates promptly and the home has everything you could possibly need. The property is a very close drive to town, although it is located up a very winding road that takes a bit of driving to get up and down. We got lost a few times but quickly managed to get the hang of the drive as we made multiple trips to town each day as well as trips to Franklin, Clayton, and Dillard. We would 100% rent this property again and I highly recommend it. Thank you to the property owners for sharing this gem with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgeann l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Very enjoyable! We had a great time. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will definitely rent again!

My wife and I have rented in Highlands for nearly 35 years, and this home is by far our favorite. House has the feel of an old Highlands cabin, yet is loaded with modern appliances and amenities. The house maintains it's cozy appeal even with soaring ceilings, and plenty of light. Our family absolutely loved our stay over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for a relaxing stay in Highlands

The nicest rental home we’ve ever stayed in. Beautiful and very comfortable. We appreciated that there were three nice, large bedrooms with their own baths plus a powder room. Often there’s only one large bedroom and the other two bedrooms are small with twin beds or bunk beds. This is a home that’s great for several couples to share. And the gorgeous kitchen is fabulous and well stocked. It could be featured in a magazine. The other great benefit is that it’s on one level ( with a sunken living room). So it’s easy to access. There are multiple outdoor sitting areas to enjoy. And a beautiful screened porch. It’s only a few minutes to the Main Street of Highlands. We loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Darrell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great house!!

good stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Ever

Absolutely the prettiest and best stocked home I’ve rented. I wish I had the kitchen at my house. Evert thing you could want. The house was comfortably furnished, comfortable beds,great screened porch and perfect location. We all had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

patrice b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect in every way !!!

Phil and Holly were the best host for a family retreat to the mountains !!! We are coming back next year .
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phil & Holly

Host profile image
We live in Atlanta and enjoy travelling to Highlands all year long.

Why they chose this property

We just loved the mid-century architecture and the privacy of the one acre lot. We own the private one acre undeveloped lot next door as well - adding yet another layer of privacy and seclusion.

What makes this property unique

The location was one of the key reasons we bought Dolly Lodge. We can walk to our canoe at Mirror Lake and drive to town in five minutes for groceries and enjoy the restaurants, shopping and wine bars : )

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests