Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | - Macon County

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

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23 Shortoff Springs Rd, Highlands, NC, 28741

Whiteside Mountain
‪15 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪15 min drive‬
Old Edwards Club
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |

FinchSong Cottage is a cozy mountain retreat tucked away on a private 6-acre patch of land at the base of Shortoff Mountain in Highlands, NC—where cool breezes and peaceful vibes set the tone for your stay.

Just 4.5 miles (about 8 minutes) from charming Main Street Highlands, you’ll find local shops, great eats, and laid-back mountain living. Enjoy easy access to waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and trails like Dry Falls, Glen Falls, Sunset Rock, Whiteside Mountain, and more.

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Welcome to Your Mountain Getaway!

Our cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. With two comfortable bedrooms, an indoor fireplace, and an outdoor fire pit, it’s the ideal spot to relax in any season. Cozy up by the fireplace with complimentary firewood (seasonal, October–April). Need more during your stay? We’re happy to help make arrangements for additional firewood delivery.

Enjoy a soak in the private hot tub, cook up your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen, or sip your morning coffee on the oversized porch surrounded by peaceful mountain views.

The property also features a paved driveway for easy access and plenty of yard space, perfect for kids to play or for family fun around the fire. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape or a family getaway, you’ll find everything you need for a relaxing and memorable stay.

Property manager

Renata Sousley

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Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not move the furniture

Firewood Policy: We provide half a rack of complimentary firewood per stay (October–April). We’re happy to coordinate additional firewood delivery.

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

Bridal Veil Falls - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
Highlands Country Club - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
Whiteside Mountain - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
Dry Falls - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
Old Edwards Club - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬12 min drive
‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬19 min drive
‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬13 min drive
‪Old Edwards Club - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | located?

Situated in Highlands, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

4 January 2025

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

Great spot!

Great location close to downtown Highlands. House has everything you would need and the hot tub was a major plus!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry K.

29 November 2024

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

Thanksgiving holiday

Loved the cabin and location; perfect for family of 4; short easy access to Highlands; only negative is TV is mounted way to high to enjoy; simple fix on a stand or furniture in the right corner. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David O.

5 November 2024

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

Charming and well appointed; great property

We loved our stay here. Well designed, plenty of room and comfortable with a highly functional kitchen and laundry machines. It had two large decks with wonderful views of the forest, a modern hot tub, and a large private lot. Would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leesa C.

29 October 2024

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

Perfect Weekend!

We enjoyed a perfect weekend at the cabin! A lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Close enough to everything but remote enough for peace and quiet. We hope to come again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

2 September 2024

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Fantastic!

Everything was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

16 July 2024

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

Wonderful home!

We had the most wonderful stay at this home for the 4th of July holiday. The home was perfect for our family of 4. It is wonderfully equipped with everything needed and the amenities (outside fire pit with firewood, indoor fireplace, hot tub, etc) are fantastic. The neighborhood is off the beaten path and I enjoyed walking the nearby woods. Yet still a quick drive to town in Highlands. The host was wonderful and responsive. Possibly our favorite Highlands home in all our years going.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

1 June 2024

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

RELAXING

Beautiful cozy cottage with great outdoor fire pit and hot tub. Convenient location to Highlands and Cashiers. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

25 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and clean - loved it

This house was very spacious and suited our 4 member family very well. Convenient to hiking trails, shopping and restaurants.. Very attractive too! We had a little bit of trouble checking in, as the lockbox was not working but we were able to reach the owners by phone. It would have been nicer to have the lights on when we got there, since we arrived after dark.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy I.

25 April 2024

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

Amazing Stay!

What a perfectly appointed mountain cottage! So serene and peaceful! We loved every minute of our stay at Finchsong. Very quick response time to a slight issue with the hot tub by the owners. We were very impressed! Would love to return!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

17 October 2023

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Great stay!

Overall, it was a great stay! Beautiful house and scenery, feels remote, but is only a few min from downtown highlands. Lots of privacy. Our only problem with the property is that the road to it is gravel and has some potholes and the driveway is super steep. An SUV would probably be fine, but I drive a Hyundai Elantra and it got a bit tossed around and a little trouble getting in and out, I would definitely recommend driving a car with a little bit higher clearance to this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

17 October 2023

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

Great for family of 4

This was a wonderful home, location and setup for a family with young children. The perfect weekend getaway. Host was very responsive to questions and helpful. Great in between for Highlands and Cashier visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

12 October 2023

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

Perfect getaway cabin

A wonderful property and all the amenities for a perfect weekend in the mountains. We enjoyed the hot tub and ate outside on the lovely porch. Thank you for offering your home on VRBO.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lenora T.

11 September 2023

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

Highlands Visit

Nice property - spacious, clean rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

14 August 2023

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Great place to stay near Highlands and Cashiers

FinchSong Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. The cabin is in a quiet and secluded area in a great location to enjoy everything in the Highlands-Cashiers area. The cabin is new, beautiful and cozy with attractive furnishings and decor and a nice kitchen. Our favorite part of the cabin was the hot tub, which we enjoyed each night we were there. Curt and Renata, the hosts, were great to work with and were very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

31 July 2023

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Relaxation at its finest!

This cottage was in the most perfect location for us to get to Highlands and Cashiers and all the nearby hiking trails we wanted to hit. Its wooded setting provided us with complete quiet (I don't think I've ever heard such quiet!) and privacy while still being able to hop in the car and get to where we wanted to go. The covered back porch was the most relaxing spot for coffee and reading in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. We grilled every night for dinner and the kitchen had everything we needed. Hot tub is perfect and clean! Fire pit is great with comfortable chairs and corn hole in the yard! Highly recommend for a couples getaway or a family with 2 kids. We would love to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Tryon

19 June 2023

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Fathers day/Birthday weekend

This property is very private, with open spaces to have children run around. The covered porch off the back is awesome, we ate every meal out there. Everything was provided, to make your stay complete, with very comfortable furniture. The linens, the beds, the kitchenware, all were perfect. We will definitely mark this as a property will come back too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Highlands

What's nearby

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

Great spot!

Audrey H.

8/10 Good

Jerry K.

Thanksgiving holiday

Jerry K.

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Charming and well appointed; great property

David O.

10/10 Excellent

Leesa C.

Perfect Weekend!

Leesa C.

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Fantastic!

Paul P.

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Wonderful home!

Helen R.

10/10 Excellent

David P.

RELAXING

David P.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Spacious and clean - loved it

Kelly J.

10/10 Excellent

Mindy I.

Amazing Stay!