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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Clemson, SC (CEU-Oconee County Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bunk Room

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

3 Double Sofa Beds

Main floor master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master en Suite Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

powder room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Book now for Summer in the cool mountains! 45% Monthly Discounts 3/16-6/1!

Enjoy the view! Covered porches with high end patio furniture and an updated downstairs living room with 3 sofas and 2 club chairs. Come for the hiking, waterfalls, shopping and resplendent dining in Highlands! Or, perhaps you just want to cool off while you escape the rat race and relax on the 24' high deck overlooking the mountains of Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and Northeast Georgia while the sun sets beautifully behind them. This house has recently been completely renovated with new flooring, all new luxury bathrooms and a fresh new kitchen. The bedrooms all have luxury bedding with brand new high end mattresses. Great for two families with both and upstairs and downstairs masters with king beds, and a bunk room with two twins over two queens, a walk in closet and storage dresser. Heated floors in master bath upstairs and double vanities in both full baths. We have brand new high end patio furniture, sofa and club chairs this spring and have added an upstairs TV to the two we already had downstairs with Direct TV.

*** NEW IN 2021****We have added a new high end patio set with a sofa and two club chairs to the upper deck along with a TV upstairs in the common living area.

The kitchen has all new cabinets, granite countertops, and all stainless steel appliances, including two dishwashers. There is a charcoal grill and wood burning fireplace, it is the guests responsibility to provide charcoal and firewood which can be purchased in town. We have Starlink satellite wifi, telephone but service can be spotty based on our location in the mountains but has improved drastically with constant new satelittes being launched!

Property manager

Shona Holden

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted
No use of fireplaces without properly opening and closing the flues. Failure to do this will cause smoke damage and incur a $1000 cleaning fee

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Glen Falls - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 18 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book now for Summer in the cool mountains! 45% Monthly Discounts 3/16-6/1! 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 Book now for Summer in the cool mountains! 45% Monthly Discounts 3/16-6/1!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book now for Summer in the cool mountains! 45% Monthly Discounts 3/16-6/1!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book now for Summer in the cool mountains! 45% Monthly Discounts 3/16-6/1! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Great experience

A great property with lots of room. Everything fit our needs for this vacation. Close to town, great living room upstairs for reading by the fireplace during the day. Cozy living room downstairs for relaxing in the evenings. Contrary to other reviews, we had zero problems with texting through iMessage and web browsing. Satellite tv and apps worked very well for us also. The kitchen was perfect. Huge sink, plenty of cook wear and the double dishwashers were a nice touch for group dining. Beautiful view off of the back deck. Very nice firepit area. Beds were comfortable. Showers had enough hot water for four people to get ready back to back. You can't expect much more. Great spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great mountain views!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful mountain view home. Shona was very receptive to our concerns and took care of us promptly. We would definitely come back again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

charles e., Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

I have been to Highlands twice in the last two years. This property is one of the cleanest, nicest rentals I have ever had. It looks like it has just been renovated. Everything you need is right there. The owner evens supplies certain condiments such as as spices, soy sauce, coffee, filters, etc.. There is a pretty view from the second floor balcony. The furniture is very comfortable. The bathrooms are spotless. So the house is super. I seem to recall however that the listing mentioned wood burning fire places. They are gas however, but nonetheless, remote controlled and beautiful to look at. The only issues with this property are those that have been mentioned in previous reviews. As you leave Highlands and are about a mile out of town heading toward the house, there is NO internet. Your phone cannot make a call and you cannot access the web. This is not the fault of the owner, its just the facts. When you arrive at the property there is Dish, and you can log onto their internet through that medium but it is still slow to no. We could not make any calls from the property although the owner has a landline for use if necessary. However, even with the log in none of us could use our IPhones for surfing the web. I hate that that is even a concern in these days and times but this is the world in which we live. Also, the firepit could be greatly improved if the owner would install a handrail to access it. Lastly, the driveway is not for the faint of heart but you will get used to it soon enough. All in all, this is a very nice place and we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Terrific house

House is tucked away and is pretty secluded which we thought was great. There are two other homes nearby but enjoyed the fact it was a bit more isolated. Owners have done a terrific job updating the house and it was very neat, clean and warm. We were lucky and had terrific weather so it was terrific to spend the day on hikes and coming back to a well appointed kitchen, make dinner and relaxing on the deck with beautiful views. We have rented a myriad of homes for short weekend getaways and this is one of our favorite houses we have stayed, would wholeheartedly recommend it. Plenty of space for larger groups (was just my wife and I for the weekend), one of the bedrooms has a bunk bed for little ones. Short 20 minute drive to Cashiers and just a few minutes to Highlands. Great house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B., Princeton, Illinois

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

Better than pictured

Immaculate property with stunning views! I heard family members say more than once, it’s the best VRBO we have ever stayed at!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Awesome experience, only downside is presence of stink bugs inside and outside, as well as did not receive code for front door until 30 min before check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn B., Saint Simons Island Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful property but we had some issues.

This has got to be one of the nicest places we have stayed . Furnishings beautiful, beds comfortable, everything updated and working well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Acworth, Ga

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

Trying something new, first trip to Highlands.

The house was lovely. Beautifully updated and decorated. The kitchen was nicely equipped, we had what we needed to cook our planned meals. The beds were very comfortable. Linens and towels were all soft and inviting. Everyone was pleased. We spent time by the fire pit and on both decks, it was all quite relaxing. That being said the driveway was anything but…but we all managed. We went to Dry Creek Falls (beautiful) and downtown for lunch and shopping. Look forward to visiting again with a bit more time to look around. There are a two things that I feel need mentioning that did not affect my review. We were a mixed age group from 25 to 80 and there is no handrail leading to the lower level. We ended up not using what looked like a lovely seating area as the outdoor furniture was not uncovered and the deck had not been cleared. We did use the outdoor table. We know it would have been our responsibility to cover it every night but we felt it would have been more welcoming had it been uncovered when we got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Beautiful view, good location

The view is hard to beat while just minutes from downtown Highlands. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Mountain View delight

My husband and I travelled to Highlands, NC in search of a potential second home. This was the perfect place to have as “base camp” - near enough to all amenities yet far enough for peace and solitude. It was the perfect place to rest and relax (as much as you wanted). Shona was a delight to work with and coordinate our stay. Thank you for opening up this mountain paradise. Jamie and Scott
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Juan V.

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

Great Rental

Great rental for a week on the highlands. Great views and an awesome retreat to be in touch with nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magnificent!

What a special place! The home is immaculately maintained with views as breathtaking as they appear in the pictures. My only suggestion is to show up the first time in daylight hours as the driveway is a bit tricky. ;-).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Great home

Great home, driveway is steep and somewhat hard to find. GPS is inaccurate. Downstairs AC needed to be set below the 72 degree suggestion, but worked prefect on 69. Also, only 2 bags of trash is a little tough with a 10 person home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

beautiful treetop home

Beautiful home- everything we needed for a great family getaway! Owner was so nice to work with
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J.

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

Renovated and Clean Mountain Retreat

This cabin is beautiful! It is newly updated and has 2 living room spaces that are great places to gather. It truly has everything you need!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro C.

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

Family Vacation

Last minute booking due to the fact our other booking had stains on the bed sheets. We would stay at this location again. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great stay in the mountains

Great stay in the mountains! We enjoyed the stay in this beautifully redone Mountainhouse. The view was beautiful, in the furnishings, kitchen and bathrooms were exceptional. The house has great living spaces which allow everyone to spread out and have their own space if they want to. Close to some great waterfall hikes! Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Beautiful Cabin. Majestic views with all the “comforts” of home. We will come back.

Easy and simple
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luisa H.

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

The stay was amazing! What a nice property and view ! It was very clean, amazing kitchen !

Great property !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Beautiful view!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house itself looks as it has been recently updated and the kitchen was well stocked. The view from the back deck was gorgeous. A great place to end the day. Some of us had a hard time finding the property. And the gravel driveway was steep and a little tricky. I definitely recommend 4 wheel drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a wonderful stay at the property! The house is nicely furnished and the kitchen is well stocked. The views are beautiful! The owner is very responsive and will answer any questions you have in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Great Fall Weekend!

This house was perfect! Exactly like the description. Very, very clean, updated, comfortable beds, BEAUTIFUL view and not far from town and hikes. Communication with owners was quick and easy. We loved this house. Thank you for helping to make our weekend away so lovely. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Mother/daughter blast!

This property was PERFECT for our group of six- 3 pairs of mother/daughters. The space was exactly what we needed. The views of the mountain were magnificent. The owner was so responsive when I had any questions. The town of Highlands is just a 9minute drive and it has everything you need for a relaxing, no cooking, all fun get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

A perfect escape

This property is gorgeous with an even prettier view. the house is well-equipped with amenities and supplies to meet needs. (especially the kitchen) We loved how quick the drive into downtown Highlands was and we were close to a lot of great hikes. Reception and wifi are very spotty at the house, but when you're looking to escape, that only helps. :) Hope to stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Shona Holden

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We live in St Petersburg Florida where we own and operate a flooring business. We are avid Georgia Bulldogs and love to spend time up in the mountains when the summer heat is just too much in Florida! Our teenagers keep us busy and we cannot enjoy the mountains as much as we would like, but our loss is your gain!

Why they chose this property

We have the unique combination of a gorgeous, quiet mountain view while still being less than 4 miles or a 10 minute drive to town! We used our designer background to truly provide a luxury property that is beautifully put together with every kitchen gadget you could possibly need and two living areas to spread out with the kids in one and adults in the other! We have thought of every comfort from a heated master bath floor, to dishes for 16, two dishwashers and every kitchen tool you can imagine to a fully furnished deck with sofas, chairs and dining table to enjoy the stunning views with friends and family. Every bed has wonderful linens and extremely comfortable mattresses. It is the perfect set up for two families or extended families to enjoy. Read our reviews!

What makes this property unique

We have waterfalls, creeks, lush nature all around us. Hidden falls is a fantastic hike that is less than half a mile away!

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English
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