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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

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Bathroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10334.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Whiteside Mountain
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Old Edwards Club
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Pull out couch

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

Come enjoy stunning mountain views in our beautiful home. We are located 3 miles from downtown Highlands. Our peaceful home is located on a private street and being the only house on this street, you will have complete privacy. We have 3 king bedrooms all ensuite. Perfect for families traveling together. The 4th bedroom is a kids dream bunk room.

Enjoy your morning coffee on our large back deck over looking the mountains. A perfect retreat after a long hike.

Newly added is the fire pit complete with a s'mores kit. Perfect for the chilly mountain evenings and enjoying the magical sunsets.

Property manager

jen diasti
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not child-proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
All furry friends are welcome in our home.
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands

Located 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.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alan A.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is beautiful. Very well designed. Layout is expansive yet comfortable for the five adults of our family.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with the exception of a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Family Mountain Getaway

Loved the property which set up nicely for our family. Adult children and their spouses and our grandkids enjoyed time together, various restaurants in Highlands, watching football and the Highlands Outdoor center featuring snow tubing hill, ice skating and alpine coaster ride. Beautiful views from deck, plenty of quiet areas in home for reading. Ideal retreat.alpine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J.

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

Great home for family vacation

This home is beautiful, the views are amazing and the host was responsive to all questions leading up to, and during, our stay. We enjoyed a multi-family vacation and there was plenty of space both indoors and outdoors for everyone. My only caution would be if there is ice or snow during your stay you will likely need 4-wheel drive to reach the property as there are some extremely steep climbs within the neighborhood. Fortunately, we had mild weather and it was not an issue. Overall, a wonderful and relaxing home just 1.8 miles from downtown Highlands and there are no homes beyond this one in the neighborhood and you have all the privacy in the world! Great rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H.

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

Wonderful family holiday getaway spot!

Great house for our family to gather at from all over the country for Christmas. Tons of space to spread out but very homey places to gather so that we all felt close too. Spacious kitchen and dining room. Beautiful views from all over the house. We had one small question for the owner and she responded immediately and the caretaker took care of our concern and was helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Wonderful house!

We loved this home for so many reasons. The views might just be the best we’ve ever had in a mountain vacation home. The back deck is very large, with soft seating for 11 plus dining table and chairs for 10. The entire home is spacious and the bedrooms are large. The kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms are all large and efficient, and we loved the beautiful gated neighborhood. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

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

Excellent Stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highlands Hideaway. It is located only a few minutes from downtown Highlands and was convenient for all activities. The house is very private( the only one on the street). We enjoyed the fire pit every night and the views were nice as well. Jen was very quick to respond to any inquiry. We will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

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

Visiting for a family wedding

Beautiful home- on top of the mountain wonderful views FYI a very steep road to get there. House layout worked well with two separated upstairs areas. This allowed more privacy as we had a few groups of people. Overall great experience. Small cleanliness comment- two different sofas had cheerios & kid games were needing to be sorted & some thrown away. Would still recommend & would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Fantastic accommodations

This property is a real “Gem”…fantastic views, comfortable & cozy rooms, large living spaces, quiet surroundings and easy drive to Highlands and other venues!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lora r.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and view! We totally loved our stay! Spacious, clean, and well-stocked. Fire pit was such a nice addition! Thank you for sharing your amazing house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful

The house has a fabulous view and really great location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

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

Mountain trip

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great stay in Highlands

Everything was amazing. The only issue was that VRBO gps directions were not accurate and we had to get separate directions from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Perfect location

Lovely secluded location with gorgeous views. Great house for extended family to gather. Very well equipped and very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Hideaway Thanksgiving 2023

Pros—One of the very cleanest homes ever! Beautiful views and very well-appointed kitchen. Beautiful, secure neighborhood. Host was very attentive and answered texts quickly. Cons—With older youth and teenage boys, some yard to throw baseball or football would have been great. Never got to use the nice fire pit due to Burn Ban (beyond any owner’s control). With Burn Ban in place, interior fireplace was more needed but the gas fireplace in family/dining room was broken and couldn’t be repaired during our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleeah B.

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

Great mountain get away!

Very nice, quiet place on top of a mountain. We had a small issue with a bear (getting into trash) and Jen took care of it right away !! Overall was very pleased with this mountain get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Great house, great host

House lived up to the pictures and description. Plenty of room for 8 adults. Loved the huge dinning tables (one inside, another outside). Also liked that it was stocked with basic cooking items…seasonings,oil, high end wine opener, etc. large gas grill came in handy and even offered free firewood for the nice fire pit. Jen was great with her timely communications and hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

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

Perfect Getaway

This house was the perfect retreat for our friends in family on fall break. They small treats stocked in the home for us prior to our arrival was a wonderful personal touch. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil v.

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

Peaceful

The view from the porch is worth it alone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

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

The only place to stay in Highlands!

After visiting Highlands every summer for the past 20 years this was by far my favorite place we have stayed. The accommodations were immaculate and it was so convenient to everything. Nothing to worry about getting up the hill - we had a 2wd vehicle and had no issues. Thanks for being such a spectacular host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great House

Big rooms, big porch! Space for all to spread out. Loved the feeling of being in the trees!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David d.

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

Extraordinary

This has to be the nicest VRBO property in Highlands. Plenty of room for seven adults, spectacular views, and not another home or structure in sight, yet less than ten minutes from downtown. Our stay could not have been more perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenna M.

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

Beautiful, great location!

Me and some friends stayed here for a wedding in Highlands. The home was beautiful and had an amazing view. The host had a food basket set up for us and all the bathrooms had everything we needed which was really thoughtful. The outdoor deck was a great setting for a group dinner and photos before heading off to the wedding! The home is in a great location, super close to downtown highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

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

Wonderful view. Beautiful home. Don’t come up without a 4x4.

This is a beautiful cabin /home in a beautiful location with a beautiful view. The road up here demands a 4 x 4. It is treacherous. We rented a Ford Expedition (that was not 4 x 4) that was scary to say the least to come up to this property. In order to get to the property you have to keep your momentum and swing wide on the turns. We actually had to BACK UP two turns (about 100 yards) and start over to get a running start. You ABSOLUTELY need an 4 WD vehicle to get up this hill. My wife and daughter were terrified. Crying. This limited our travels into town. We cancelled ALL our dinner reservations at Highlands. We left only once daily. We ate store bought pizza and sandwiches on the way back home. This is the only road that has ever scared here us in 30 years.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Family Get-Away

This is a lovely property. We had grandparents, children and grandchildren staying here and it was perfect. We enjoyed that there was a ground floor bedroom for the grandparents, totally separate areas for our two girls and their husbands, and a separate bunk area for the grandchildren. The house was clean and had no issues. Although it is very convenient to grocery stores and downtown, it felt absolutely isolated and had a beautiful view of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by jen diasti

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We love to travel and have fallen in love with the magic of Highlands. We are excited to open our home up for other families to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Our home gives you the privacy you except in a mountain home with the convenience of being so close to town. Enjoying all the restaurants and shopping.

What makes this property unique

We are the only house on our street. It sits on 6 acres of land for you to explore. The community also has its own waterfall and creek. You can enjoy a walk around the community and visit the creek and splash around and let your kids enjoy the cool water.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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