Nestled in a quiet neighborhood just outside Highlands, North Carolina, this cozy cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the large deck surrounded by nature sounds and enjoy modern conveniences like central heat/air, high-speed internet, and cable TV.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands!
Quaint and cozy cottage just outside city limits of Highlands, North Carolina. Cottage located in a quiet, six-home development just 2.8 miles from Main Street. Our neighborhood is on Buck Creek Road which is off of Highway 64 just before the hospital.
Our home is located next door to VRBO Listing 696793 and VRBO Listing 240972.
Newly renovated with all the modern conveniences (central heat/air, dishwasher, washer/dryer, hot tub, cable TV, gas starter for fireplace,high speed internet, etc.). Large deck that wraps around the side of house. You can hear the rushing water of the creek from the deck and all of the bedrooms.
Upstairs has bedroom with queen size bed and smaller bedroom with an extra long twin day bed, large bathroom with double vanity. Downstairs has bedroom with queen-size bed, eat-in kitchen, sunroom with stack stone fireplace with gas starter, large deck with hot tub wraps around the house. Keywords: cabin, cottage, pet friendly
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Day bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum of 2 pets allowed. Weight limit 40 pounds
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Highlands is home to this holiday home. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby. Visit our Highlands travel guide
Is Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands! located?
Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Affordable Luxury with Hot Tub, Fireplace, Central Air/Heat, Wifi in Highlands! Reviews
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This is our third time staying in the highlands and each time we have stayed here. It is an amazing location with plenty of privacy, yet close to fantastic dinner spots. Garrard is a very communicative host. Already looking forward to our next stay!
We enjoyed our stay very much! Nice and relaxing with the sounds of the water!
Angie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Sandra
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely mountain home. We so enjoyed the hot tub.., very clean. The beds were all comfy, and the updated kitchen was spacious. Lightning could use improvements in all rooms. We were very pleased with the close proximity to activities we were interested in.
Sandra
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Gregory
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was convenient to our wedding activities and clean. The beds were comfortable and the deck was wonderful.
Everything was clean and comfortable. Hot tub was very nice. Great location between Highlands and Cashiers. Just far enough off the main road to make it quiet and peaceful, but not too far to feel out of the way.
Minutes from town, close to Chashier, access to multiple hiking paths with gorgeous views. The house is simple but clean and comfortable. Large deck wraps around half of house and you feel like you are in a tree house. Enjoyed end of day soak in the hot tub.
We enjoyed our stay at Garrard's property in Highlands. The location was excellent. We loved the porch overlooking the woods; unfortunately we didn't have lots of time to spend there. The house could use a little refurbishing, but it had everything we needed!
Well kept house! Great location. Not in town but close enough. We were in Highlands for a wedding at a venue nearby. Hot tub was a plus! Enjoyed relaxing in it daily. Hope to visit again.
Exactly what I wanted in Highlands, NC. Great price. Dog friendly. 2 bedrooms. Wood burning (or gas starter) fireplace. Great WI-FI. Garrard was quick to reply to my questions and had locals to help with anything we needed. Very nice upstairs bedroom & bathroom. Very clean. The den is narrow, but 2 sofas and chairs were very comfortable. We had no trouble parking; we were the only people in this group of 5 homes. The deck would have been very nice to enjoy, (You can hear the nearby creek), but the weather was cold while we were there. An easy eight minute drive into downtown Highlands or a little further to Cashiers. Grateful for a very affordable long weekend in this beautiful area and for a very accommodating host.
Loved this vacation rental that we've enjoyed for two summers in a row! The back and side porch overlooks the woods and you can hear a distant stream. Very peacful. Hottub is a plus. Needed to communicate something with the owner and received an immediate response. Parking on the side is tight, but manageable. Will stay again!
The house is cozy, warm and nice. Very comfortable for the two of us. We stayed in the downstairs bedroom closest to the hot tub which made our weekend. Check-in couldn't be any easier. If I had to pick on something, it would be the tight parking for a full size truck. I would stay again the next time we visit Highlands.
We booked this property as a last-minute trip for a long weekend. It was clean and comfortable, and the location was great - just a short drive into town. However, the listing should make it clear that it is in a "cluster" of 6 cottages so that if you are really looking privacy, this might not be for you. For our purposes, this was not an issue because only a few of the cottages were occupied but just keep it in mind. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend.
We came to Highlands for a wedding weekend. Luckily we found this great place a short drive out of town and about 1.5 mi from the venue. We loved the expansive deck and hot tub as well as the generally serene setting. Details we loved — comfy beds, well functioning equipment (washer/dryer, keypad, ice maker, windows that easily open and close), and a kitchen stocked with things you want on hand like coffee filters, salt, pots and pans, Etc. Just note the house is quite close to others so you’ll hear your neighbors and perhaps some traffic from the nearby road. We’d all stay again happily
We enjoyed our stay at this property. It’s not a far drive from town and was convenient to my son who only lives a mile down the road. Had a little confusion on check out time since VRBO had two different times and refrigerator had conflicting info as well. The owner was super nice and understanding, but make sure you confirm if unsure. The property is a little quirky, and smaller living room area may not have worked for a longer stay, but very clean and kitchen was fully stocked to have a nice family meal together.
This was my 3rd stay at this property. I really love the house and location. It could use some minor things updated,Carpet is past it's prime. Shower curtains could use an upgrade. Ceiling fan in the living space has no chain to turn the speed down or off. The washer and dryer are nice, the lint screens on both dryers are in need of replacement. I am interested in staying again next year. Hopefully these things can be addressed. It is such a peaceful place.
Excellent stay! My girlfriend and I took a last minute trip to Highlands NC for her birthday and was glad to see this location was available. Easy to get to and only about a 5 minute drive to downtown Highlands. Very clean and alot of deck space where you can hear the waterfalls of a nearby creek. House is well furnished. We didn't know what to do with the dirty towels, so we placed them in the washer; hope that was ok. There are five or so other houses in this small community, but all have their own privacy. We were the only ones staying the weekend we were there. Loved the house. An excellent choice if you're looking for something close to the Highlands without being right in the middle of it all.
House is cozy, enjoying the hot rub & peacefulness of the surroundings. Location is great. Everything you need is in the home, other than fighting the off track closet doors, our stay was nice.