Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cabin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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About this property
Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly
Discover one of Highlands' most sought-after vacation rentals. High Hemlock is a professionally designed 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath luxury mountain cottage tucked away on a quiet, tree-lined street just a 10-minute walk (½ mile) to Main Street Highlands.
Surrounded by towering hemlocks, old-growth rhododendrons, and mature maples, this beautifully restored cottage offers the rare combination of walkability, privacy, timeless mountain character, and upscale design. Spend your mornings with coffee on the rocking-chair porch, your afternoons exploring Highlands' boutiques and waterfalls, and your evenings beside a crackling wood-burning fireplace.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, girls' weekend, anniversary trip, or relaxing mountain escape, High Hemlock was designed to feel like your own private Highlands retreat.
🐾 Dog-Friendly: Well-behaved dogs are welcome with prior approval and a nominal pet fee (dogs only)
Why Guests Love High Hemlock
✔ Walk to Downtown Highlands (½ mile)
✔ Rare flat neighborhood perfect for walking
✔ Professionally designed interiors
✔ Wood-burning fireplace
✔ Fully fenced wooded property
✔ Two private ensuite bedrooms
✔ Vaulted ceilings with antique beams
✔ Fast Wi-Fi
✔ Smart TVs
✔ Easy year-round access
The Space
Every detail of High Hemlock has been thoughtfully designed to create the feeling of a luxury mountain cottage while preserving the home's authentic Highlands character.
One guest described arriving here as:
"Like stepping into the pages of Garden & Gun."
Open the screened porch door and breathe in the fresh mountain air scented with firewood and blooming rhododendrons. Inside, natural light pours through oversized windows, highlighting wide-plank hardwood floors, crisp white shiplap walls, antique wood beams, and locally sourced slate finishes.
The result is warm, timeless, and unmistakably Highlands.
Gather Together
The open-concept living area was designed for slow mornings and cozy evenings.
Enjoy:
• Comfortable seating around a genuine wood-burning fireplace
• Dining table for six
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Historic 1940s Wolf range
• Beautiful natural light throughout
Whether you're preparing breakfast before hiking, sharing wine after dinner downtown, or curling up with a book by the fire, every room feels inviting.
Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite
• King beds
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Memory foam mattress
• Smart TV
Guest Suite
• Queen bed
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Memory foam mattress
• Smart TV
Additional Half Bath
Conveniently located off the main living area.
Perfect for:
✔ Couples' getaways
✔ Two couples traveling together
✔ Girls' weekends
✔ Anniversary trips
✔ Small families
Outdoor Living
One of the most memorable parts of staying at High Hemlock is simply enjoying the outdoors.
Relax with:
• Four classic rocking chairs
• Morning coffee beneath towering hemlocks
• Bird watching
• Seasonal rhododendron blooms
• Peaceful wooded surroundings
• Fully fenced property
The quiet setting feels miles away from everything—yet you're only a short walk from the heart of Highlands.
One of Highlands' Best Walkable Locations
High Hemlock sits inside Highlands town limits in one of the community's most desirable neighborhoods.
Guests love being able to:
🚶 Walk to Main Street in about 10 minutes
🚶 Walk to Mountain Fresh Grocery
🚶 Enjoy one of Highlands' rare flat walking loops
🚶 Explore boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and festivals without moving the car
Because parking downtown can be limited during holidays and leaf season, many guests tell us the walkable location becomes one of their favorite parts of the trip.
Explore Highlands
Highlands has become one of the Southeast's premier mountain destinations, known for its cool summer temperatures, incredible waterfalls, scenic drives, outdoor adventures, and charming Main Street.
Nearby attractions include:
• Dry Falls
• Bridal Veil Falls
• Whiteside Mountain
• Sunset Rock
• Highlands Botanical Garden
• Fly fishing
• Golf
• Horseback riding
• Scenic hiking trails
• Boutique shopping
• Award-winning restaurants
• Art galleries
• Seasonal festivals
At over 4,100 feet in elevation, Highlands offers refreshing mountain weather throughout the year, spectacular fall foliage, beautiful spring wildflowers, and cozy winter weekends.
Included Amenities
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Smart TVs with cable
• Wood-burning fireplace
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Coffee maker
• Memory foam mattresses
• Washer & dryer
• Central heating & air conditioning
• Rocking chairs
• Fenced yard
• Easy parking
• Self check-in
• Dog friendly with prior approval
Dog-Friendly Mountain Escape- We know vacations are better when your best friend comes too.
🐾 Well-behaved dogs are welcome with prior approval and a nominal pet fee.
Good to Know
Located just ½ mile from Main Street Highlands.
Situated on one of Highlands' rare flat walking neighborhoods.
Fully fenced property surrounded by mature trees for added privacy.
*We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance, as we cannot be responsible for weather-related travel interruptions or personal emergencies. Guests agree to rental agreement at checkout.
Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Old Edwards Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. Visit our Highlands travel guide
Does Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly located?
Located in the heart of Highlands, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Walk to DT Highlands | Designer Cabin | Fireplace | Fenced Yard | Dog Friendly Reviews
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This is a lovely cottage and very comfortable. It has all the amenities and was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
16 Apr 2025
Great stay!
This was our second time at High Hemlock, and it was even better than the first! It now has two king beds, which was fantastic, and they are so comfortable. The cabin is the perfect size and in a wonderful location. We can't wait to return!
This cabin was perfect! It was clean, well-appointed, and very cozy. It was an easy walk into town and to all the local hiking trails. We had a wonderful vacation.
Wonderful cabin for family of four. Fenced in yard was perfect for two family dogs to explore. Great location on a quiet street within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MEAGAN D.
29 May 2024
great spot
This is our second time booking this property. The property itself is beautiful and well maintained. We also love the close proximity to downtown. We would definitely stay again.
We loved the location and the fenced yard for our pups was ideal with an easy walk to Main Street. It is overall a great and comfortable home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sara W.
31 Jan 2025
Beautiful Snowy Vacation
We took our pups up for a weekend to see the snow. Gorgeous and cozy cabin! Loved the large fenced in yard and our pups loved playing in the snow. Furniture is all very comfy and kitchen was great and fully stocked. We will definitely rent from Kristy again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paula M.
3 Dec 2024
A Perfect Weekend
We had a perfect weekend getaway at High Hemlock. The cabin was comfortable and cozy - a great retreat after full days of hiking, drinking wine downtown and exploring. We loved showing off Highlands to our friends and can't wait for our next stay with Kristy and Elevate!
Great spot for an easy walk to town,shops,restaurants.
Having a large fenced yard was perfect for our dog. We enjoyed the real fireplace with wood provided as it was cool in the evening. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura S.
22 Jan 2025
Comfortable mountain cottage
We've visited at High Hemlock many times. Return for the casual comfort, stay-in amenities and great location for walking to town. Love the fenced in yard. Highly recommended.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie G.
18 Apr 2025
Cozy getaway
This was our 2 time at High Hemlock and 3rd time at an Elevate property. We always love it! The cabins are beautifully decorated, clean and well stocked! We love to be close to town, so location is a plus. We will definitely be back!
Beautiful, restful home on fully fenced property! Very close to town! Well stocked with all the comforts. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
john k.
31 Oct 2023
Best Mountain House
Incredible property! Just a fun house and so so close to downtown. Front porch is gorgeous and so is the surrounding foliage. No reason not to book this house over and over!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lauren A.
31 Mar 2024
Our third stay
This was our third stay at High Hemlock and it’s still as magical as before. We love staying here and feel so recharged by the time we leave. It’s convenient to town but feels like you’re alone in the woods. We’ll be back I’m sure!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
chris M.
15 Apr 2025
Perfect Place to Stay
This was our first stay at High Hemlock. We where impressed with the high quality of furniture, appliances, and decor. It was well stocked and very private. Our dogs loved the fully fenced yard. It was perfect for us. We will be back!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christa L.
13 Aug 2024
Perfect mountain retreat
We had the best weekend at High Hemlock. It was clean and super cute. It was very close to downtown and we loved the fenced in yard. Kristy was great to work with. We will be back!!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey H.
29 Jan 2024
Great Location and Great Property
Very walkable into town and the photos are exactly what you experience. There are a few steps up into the house and while there is another property behind the house, it felt very private. We enjoyed the proximity to town, the fireplace and even though we didn't use it very much: the channel line up was impressive. The beds were cozy and it seemed like there was limitless hot water.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
30 May 2025
Perfectly Peaceful
My family and I completely enjoyed our stay at High Hemlock. The beds were so comfortable and the leather chairs in the living room were perfect for reading throughout the rainy day. The location couldn't be more perfectly situated to town. We were able to walk to town daily and around Harris Lake with our pups. Will definitely check High Hemlock's availability the next time we are in Highlands!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patti J.
5 Sept 2023
My annual birthday getaway to High Hemlock
20 degrees cooler in Highlands than back home. Thoroughly enjoyed High Hemlock’s front porch, the hiking and this trip we booked a Highlands Excursion Adventure. Our favorite place to rest and recharge.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patty M.
8 Nov 2023
Wonderful Stay!
We totally enjoyed our stay at High Hemlock. It is a beautiful home with everything you need for a relaxing get away. The cabin is in a quiet area and close to all that downtown Highlands has to offer. Our two dogs loved romping in the fenced yard. The mountain themed decor was comfortable and lovely. When we return to the area we will definitely rent this cabin from Kristy again. She was very responsive in every way.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
15 Mar 2025
High Hemlock = Perfect location high end cozy cabin
This is our 4th time to rent through Elevate Vacation Rentals and it always exceeds our expectations. Why rent a room when you can have so much more! High Hemlock is our go to place to get away but also be close to town. Kristy has a gift of furnishing her cabins so beautifully. It has everything you need ... new appliances, wood burning fireplace... and the best mattresses for mountain sleeping and no road noise! We can't wait to come back again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kate O.
10 Aug 2023
Beautiful Private Cabin
My husband and I were very pleased with our stay in the High Hemlock cabin. The cabin was stylishly furnished and had everything one needed. The interior looked new and meticulously clean. The bed was comfortable with soft sheets and warm quilts. The kitchen has all you need to prepare meals, with higher end cookware and knives. We particularly enjoyed the spacious porch with rockers. We definitely would choose to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JAsmine D.
18 Oct 2024
Perfect home!
We could not love this house more. It was perfect for our family of four with two king beds and ample space. Our goldendoodle loved the fence yard and so did the kids. It was also a short walk to the town and everything in Highlands. The decor is perfect for a cabin setting and very comfortable. Beautiful tree coverage in the yard. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
debra l.
15 Apr 2024
A wonderful location in a charming cottage
High Hemlock is located within walking distance of downtown and a serene lake. How often do you get that? The interior is stunning, comfortable and inviting. We had everything we needed and found the owner to be responsive and helpful in answering our questions. Would we rent again? In a heartbeat!