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Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior
On scenic Route 64, Author’s Cottage offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind in the cozy cottage with Smart TVs and Nest Thermostats or explore nearby hiking trails and waterfalls just 1 mile away. With a full kitchen, gas stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer this home provides all the comforts of home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$826
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov

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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.

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

Escape to this charming cabin, where art and comfort come together in a warm, inviting space. Nestled just 3 minutes from Main Street, you'll have easy access to Highlands’ best shops and restaurants—yet you're also just 3 minutes from Dry Falls, one of North Carolina’s most breathtaking waterfalls.

This two-bedroom retreat accommodates 4 to 6 guests, making it perfect for families or groups of friends. Plus, we welcome dogs, so your furry companion can enjoy the mountain getaway too! Why You’ll Love It:

Thoughtfully designed with unique wall art and paintings
Cozy living area with a fireplace, perfect for chilly mountain evenings
Located across the street from "On the Verandah", one of Highlands’ top restaurants, perfect for scenic dining on Lake Sequoia
A warm, inviting atmosphere to unwind after a day of exploring

Space: The cottage features two charming bedrooms and two bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom offers a King bed, smart TV, and a detached full bathroom. Upstairs, the spacious suite includes a King bed, two Twin beds, a smart TV, and an en suite full bathroom. This layout is perfect for small groups, two couples, or families seeking comfort and privacy.

Amenities: Our cozy cottage is designed for you to rest, relax, and recharge. Enjoy all the comforts of home, including 3 Smart TVs, Nest thermostats, a gas stove, full-size fridge, dishwasher, and fully stocked kitchen tools. Stay cozy with a one-button gas fireplace and take advantage of the full-size washer and dryer. Outside, unwind at the patio table with a 3-burner gas grill, perfect for outdoor dining.

Location: We’re just 1.5 miles from town, meaning you can reach Main Street in under 5 minutes. Explore dozens of high-quality shops and restaurants, and enjoy seasonal festivals and concerts, all just moments from your doorstep!

Safety: We have a circle driveway—please pull forward onto the street rather than backing out, as Highlands’ curved roads can create blind spots. To keep wildlife away, do not leave trash or food outside overnight. We’ve provided two bear-proof trash cans for your convenience.

Pets: we welcome dogs, so your furry companion can enjoy the mountain getaway too!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Living plant wall
  • Unit size: 1,180 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Glen Falls - 11 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! on 5 Nov 2025 start from NZ$825.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Dry Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is clean and comfortable and great proximity to Main Street! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roddy T.

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

Excellent Get-Away Home

Very nice for our family of 4...close to many natural attractions and downtown Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

sherry B.

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

Great weekend

Great cabin, everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

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

Great stay love highlands and the home worked great

Everything was great and host was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Cozy Retreat

Great location to waterfalls and downtown Highland. Very cozy cabin with a view of Lake Sequoyah. Has all the amenities that you would ever need for a great stay. Extremely easy check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

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

Highland’s escape

Nice place, very clean and well appointed. Perfect for our getaway with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven p.

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

just right

this is a very good place to stay. Convenient to all the things in downtown Highlands, nice furnished home, good kitchen, comfortable beds, and 2 modern bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gale P.

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

Highland getaway

This property was perfect for our two day jaunt. For two adults, who didn't want to drive far at night for dinners, the location was perfect. It is close to town, Bridal Fall, Dry Falls, and not too far from Secret Falls.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great 4 nights in Highlands

My sister, nephew and I had a very enjoyable time in the Author’s Cabin. The only drawback is that we were on a main road and traffic in the am was a distraction. The fireplace is very cozy and really heats the entire cabin. I would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

A Perfect Getaway

Very clean and comfortable cottage close to downtown Highlands, hiking and other area attractions. Hiked two days and afterwards enjoyed the Highlands Wine Shoppe and fire pit to wind down before dinner. Highly recommend the Writer’s Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Summer Break

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was everything advertised. The downstairs bedroom is cooler than upstairs but probable only applies in the peak summer months. The only downside is there is really nowhere to walk your dog. And you have to be on your game when exiting the driveway. But overall we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B. B.

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

5 Star Visit to the Author's Cottage

My husband, daughter, son-in-law, miniature dachshund and I had a 5 Star experience at the Author's cottage for the Christmas parade weekend. The cottage was very clean, beds were comfortable, water was still hot after 4 showers, kitchen fully stocked, fluffy towels and it was beautifully decorated for the holidays. We love traveling with our fur baby but prefer accommodations where you can't tell a pet has visited. That was the case with the Author's Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Exactly As Described

We stayed two nights and enjoyed every moment. It was close to downtown Highlands ( as well as Cashiers and other points of interest). The home was clean and well maintained. The backyard light bulbs were not working, but we had flashlights so we could take our pups outside. We would definitely stay here again (and we were not bothered by restaurant or road noise).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mylinda P., White House, Tennessee

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

Great location.

The place was very dusty, spider webs in kitchen light fixture. Upstairs shower door off hinge. Other than that great location, a little dangerous to get in and out of but set up of house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wifi could be better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
House is very small and in a busy road. You could hear the traffic. That being said the property is very clean and well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed. Perfect size. Family 5. Great weekend in Highlands
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa L.

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

Lovely wooded home near all things Highlands

Great property with ample room for 2. Love the restaurant across the street and proximity to downtown Highlands. Hosts were incredibly responsive. Only downside was invasion of ants in kitchen, the hosts promptly had local cleaning lady bring traps.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Songbo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great to Main st and Falls. The house is very nice, clean and cozy. Cross street has a nice restaurant which add on for the long journey travelers. Two minutes has barbecue restaurant. We have a wedding at old Edwards farm, only 7 minutes away. highly recommended. Will go back to the house for vacation. Thank you for the owner giving detail info.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Waterfall getaway

We had a great trip to highlands to hike the beautiful waterfalls in the area for my teenage son’s spring break. The cabin was beautiful and minus a couple of small hiccups, was exactly what I was looking for. The front door would not lock from the outside, however it did lock from the inside and there was a second entrance. The owner was extremely responsive to my concerns and I will happily stay there again! 9/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott b.

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

Nice location

We enjoyed out trip to the Highlands. The cabin was clean and just as advertised. Close to everything. Well worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Great wknd cabin!

Stayed here for a weekend and absolutely loved it! So cute and clean and host Andreea was very responsive from my initial contact. So close to downtown, right across the street from a wine bar and close to warerfalls. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marylee Y.

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

Short but sweet

We left a coffee cup on th counter that has a crack; it leaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

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

Quiet Mountain Retreat

Well maintained and very clean property, well stocked and close to downtown Highlands, and not far from Highlands Aerial Park - ggreat for fa
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin G.

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

Cozy Cabin

Great location in Highlands. Very clean and spacious bedrooms. The restaurant across the street was a treat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024