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Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly!

Cabin in Highlands with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Nestled within walking distance to Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoia, this mountain cabin offers an upscale kitchen, a spacious master bedroom with a king size bed, and a fully stocked modern ensuite bathroom. From the great room step out onto the newly expanded deck with enough room for grilling and dining as well as cozy conversation areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly!

Enjoy a true mountain cabin lifestyle and getaway, within walking distance to Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoia and minutes to downtown Highlands.

We love dogs, so we offer your first dog stays free (contact us if you have a 2nd dog for a nominal extra charge - maximum of 2 well behaved dogs). We do ask that dogs stay off beds.

This perfect mountain cabin offers an upscale fully appointed kitchen, sure to delight gourmet chefs, cocktail experts, and appetites. Your kitchen opens to a lovely dining room, which leads to the soaring two story great room, with tongue and groove ceilings and a rustic stone fireplace for those cool Highlands nights. From the great room, step out onto the newly expanded deck with enough room for grilling and dining, as well as a cozy conversation area with a gas fire pit for relaxing with coffee, or a cocktail! A spacious master bedroom with a king size bed, and a fully stocked modern ensuite bathroom, leads to another walkout to the deck. A beautiful second bedroom with a queen size bed and its own nearby full bath, insure the comfort of the main level. The second level adds a large bonus room, queen bed and full bath. Enjoy the 70 inch smart TV which offers over 85 channels on YouTube TV, sports packages, Disney+, and movies galore! This loft is open to the great room and is perfect for an additional living area, sleeping area, and an in-home office if needed. Your perfect mountain getaway is located in the desirable Mirror Lake R2 district, within city limits, and only a few short minutes to bustling Main Street in Highlands. Enjoy strolling and eating your way through this quaint neighborhood or grab your fishing pole or canoe and enjoy the serenity of two nearby lakes and the many waterfalls of the Plateau.

Your Privacy and Protection is Important to us! Free Wi-Fi is encrypted and requires a passcode (found in our Cabin Information Book). We do not distribute or sell ANY of your personal information. We have Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms on each floor, CO2 Detector, Water Detector, Home Security System with only external camera on the Parking Area, and the Door Entry Lock pin changes immediately with each guest. Our Professional Housekeeper is a stickler for sanitation!

We are one-cabin owners, so your enjoyment is personal to us! Almost everyone that stays with us is 'wowed' by our amenities, view, comfiness, and cleanliness - regularly earning us our Premier Host Status and 5 Star Ratings! We look forward to hosting you in our Mountain Home!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

We love dogs as long as they are well behaved and housebroken. We do require them to stay off the beds due to family allergies. First dog is free!
Note our Housekeeper now only works weekdays-if you instant book make sure to check in on a weekday or have at least one open weekday prior to checkin

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max 2 Dogs; No dogs on beds; 1st Dog is free.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Not suitable for children under 12

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Perfect Mountain Cabin at Mirror Lake

About the area

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 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) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly! located?

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

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Red Top Treehouse Cabin in Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown-Dog Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W., Atlanta

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

Great cabin

Very nicely decorated. Perfect for a mountain getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Girlfriend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very comfortable and offered anything you could possibly need. The beds were beyond comfortable. The area was very quiet, which was nice. I would recommend this charming cottage to anyone going to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Short Stay

Very nice home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful house

We had a wonderful stay at the red top treehouse. Love the mirror lake area and the house had everything we needed. The host were very easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highlands

Great house very comfortable and good location for town or hiking.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darrin A.

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

Terrific Time At the Red Roof Cabin

This is a great cabin conveniently located to everything around Highlands. It was absolutely the best stocked VRBO rental I’ve ever stayed at. Everything you might need while staying has been thought of and provided in the cabin. We had a terrific week and can’t recommend the Red Roof Cabin highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Honeymoon Stay

Perfect getaway for our honeymoon. The cabin was extremely clean and very spacious. The kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms had plenty of towels and toiletries. Loved that it was so close to the town of Highlands. The owners made check-in very easy and gave us their phone numbers in case we needed to contact them, which we did not. We would definitely recommend this great cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Nice property

Everything about the rental process was pleasant. The owners were extremely responsive to my questions both before and after checking in. A good choice for close proximity to downtown Highlands & Cashiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya J., Tallahassee USA

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

Amazing!

We had an absolutely wonderful stay. Joanne was fabulous and very responsive. The house was perfect for our week away and while it felt remote, it was only a few minutes from town. And the town of Highlands is magical. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele C., Scottsville

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Cute, clean cabin had lots of space & kitchen was well stocked. Fire place & outdoor fire pit were nice as it was cool at night. Bedding was the softest & king sized bed was comfortable. The road to get to the cabin was a little dicey in my husband’s big truck and you would need a truck or at the least all wheel drive in the winter time to get to the cabin. It was overall a wonderful place to stay & will def. keep in mind if we come back! Love the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Nice property

Had to replace blankets, it was nice but had some communication issues with host. Everything was great except that one thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

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

Fabulous cottage

Everything literally from soup to nuts was provided by the hosts. We wanted quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we got. Cabin is professionally decorated, spacious, extremely clean and comfortable. The only drawback for us was accessing the location which proved stressful since it is physically too difficult for us to back up if necessary on a narrow, steep, winding one lane road. Other than than the roads, we would not hesitate to book again. By far, the best Vrbo we ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

Everything You’ll Want and Need

If you’ll looking for a place with a majestic site, warmth, comfort, and peacefulness just minutes away from Highland Downtown and the Cullasaja River then is the place. As we made our way through the winding roads I couldn’t help but wonder what gem laid at the end of this journey. Oh and what a treat it was, simply the best. This spacious 2 bedroom with loft, deck and a fully ready to use kitchen with wine cooler will have everything you’ll need. I’m glad we found this gem and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanela C.

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

Perfect little getaway!

First off, this property was one of the cleanest we have stayed in & we book w/VRBO a couple times a year. Joann also made sure it was well stocked in every aspect. The house itself is beautifully decorated & quite spacious. The kitchen has everything you need if you’d like to stay in & cook. There’s also a grill on the back patio if you’d like to do that. The back patio is big with two different seating areas overlooking the woods, it was nice and very quiet. Downtown Highlands was a little bit more than 5 minutes away so we went twice & hiked Glen Falls. We hope to come back again and stay at this property! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Awesome experience

Very tastefully equipped cabin. Plenty of room for the four of us on our 30th anniversary getaway. Just the right amount of wood accents - we didn’t feel like we were living in a pine box for 10 days. Tons of hiking in the area. Very large TV upstairs - nice touch. Highlands is a bit pricey, but the people in the area were friendly. Gotta go slow driving into the neighborhood - one lane in some places, so that was a little different, especially after the snowfall (and ice packing). Very well equipped kitchen, which we used quite a bit. Cabin was well insulated (9 degrees one night) plus the gas fireplace (vented) was nice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Comfortable, quiet, secluded with all we needed

We enjoyed the cool weather while sitting on the beautiful deck in the tree house. The kitchen was well stocked as mentioned and we left a few items as others did for us, oil, milk, butter, etc. it is very close to On the Veranda restaurant so we loved our meal there. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your comfortable Vrbo. The light switch on right of M bedroom needs a new switch and we appreciated the washer and dryer for a quick wash of clothes. It rained a couple of times briefly and that kept things cool. Your attention to detailed info in binder was excellent!! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

vicky w.

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

mountain getaway

this was a super cute cabin, and yes its in a windy road neighborhood, which is a small one way road. So you might have to back up to let someone else go by, if you have a really big car could be an issue if trying to park also. The cabin was like in the trees which I love, however the lighting in the cabin is not sufficient for the darkness of all the trees. But if you normally like low lighting, it would be fine. There was a very small TV on the main floor, too small and we had to go upstairs to watch the bigger TV, and my focus was to be on one level, stairs are a little sketchy/steep no handrail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at the Red Top Treehouse! It was the perfect mountain getaway, peaceful, beautiful, and so well thought out. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need, making it easy to cook and enjoy dinner on the deck. The entire place was spotless and welcoming, and our host, Joann, was friendly, responsive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this little slice of mountain heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig Y.

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

Best VRBO Stay Ever!

Your home was the perfect place for our stay. We are back home now and talked about the wonderful vacation we had all the way home. Thank you for making us feel welcome. The next time we plan to visit Highlands, we will be sure to look you up. Great cleanliness, location, amenities (towels,sheets, pillows,etc), also great idea with the leaf blower! Our best VRBO stay ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Gettaway

We enjoyed our gettaway, loved all the area and relaxing time spent on property.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

patrick c.

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

Best appointed VRBO ever!

Arrived on Valentine's Day. A bottle of Cava waiting for us! Great communication and absolutely the best appointed VRBO of the many I have stayed in. Clean, so well stocked and comfortable, we only left twice for dinners out. Great info in neatly organized notebook. Last half mile to home is a bit of adventure first time, but easy after that. We couldnt have been more pleased. Thanks Joann and Mike
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam V.

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

Beautiful home in the Mountains

We had a great stay. We loved the home and the location was fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed this beautiful home. All the amenities that you would need. Beautiful home and very well decorated. Located conveniently downtown. The owners were easy to reach and very communicative. We will definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Perfect mountain stay…

Our cabin stay was a perfect mountain interlude. It is a beautiful property and perfectly appointed with everything you could need. The bed was very comfortable, and my compliments to the housekeeper for the pristine condition of everything. We relaxed in front of the fireplace on rainy days and enjoyed the forest view and beyond from the comfortable deck chairs when the weather cleared. It’s a quick trip to town and near many beautiful waterfalls and scenic overlooks. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Location! Location! Location!

Red Top Treehouse Cabin had everything we needed plus a great location! The tree top views from the back deck were a great way to start and end each day. We really felt like we were in the mountains but could get to downtown in minutes. Our group saw one bear (thankfully from inside our car) and several deer. We loved walking the sweet mountain roads in this neighborhood. The roads are steep and narrow so bring a car suited for this type of driving - we thought is added to the adventure! The hosts were very easy to communicate with and pompt to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024