Highlander Mountain House

3.5 star property

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Dining
Exterior
Main House Deluxe King 2,3 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Bunkhouse Standard King | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $171
$156 nightly
$171 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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270 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

Main House Standard Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main House Deluxe King 2,3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main House Deluxe King 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main House Deluxe King 4

  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard Queen

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Main House Standard Queen 7

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

With a stay at Highlander Mountain House in Highlands (Downtown Highlands), you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse. .This inn is 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from Lake Jocassee and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge.

What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Highlands Biological Station - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House offers 20 accommodations with bathrobes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Highlands inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
At Highlander Mountain House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Highlander Mountain House has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 40 lbs per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Main Street Inn Highlands
Main Street Inn
Main Street Highlands
Main Street Inn
Highlander Mountain House Inn
Highlander Mountain House Highlands
Highlander Mountain House Inn Highlands

Highlander Mountain House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 248 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience. It was so cozy and everyone was so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the bar and restaurant!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay; clean room; pleasant staff; we stayed at the bunkhouse with a balcony.... ate some of our meals on the balcony and had some quiet time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my favorite stop in NC. On Main Street_Highlands_NC #EVERYTHING #A+++++++
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are kind of small but the location and service make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and cozy atmosphere. The rooms were small but would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was (as usual) charming and fabulous. It was a joy to stay here. HMH is my go-to place in Highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location!

The location is perfect for a trip to Highlands. All of shops and restaurants on main street are an easy walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

The room was spotless and staff were great. Just very disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy the fireplace and restaurant due to a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay for a wedding! Loved the place and the room and staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at this cozy Inn. Highlands is just the prettiest area and the hotel had the perfect cozy vibe we were looking for. The breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was just what I needed. Comfortable, inviting, interesting. The staff was exceptional. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at HMH. The tavern food was delicious, the room was comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring Highlands. The HMH bikes were a fun way to see the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room was a little small, but that was not an issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baxter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room temperature was very comfortable and clean. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay ! The rooms are very safe quiet and cozy. The staff was amazing. Everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious. All the shopping was within walking distance so the location is perfect . We will be back next year !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, hospitable staff. Also, two common areas with period decor and stone fireplace + fire created a warm, relaxed, inviting atmosphere that we'll want to return to.
Restaurant/tavern and common room area
Front door
Ground level guest room porch
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quaint. Very friendly staff and great little bar. Love the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities
Our bunkhouse room was rather small but efficient & nicely furnished.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with good rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking is challenging and I had to park offsite a couple of times. Food in the restaurant was good, but overpriced with small portions. Seating was uncomfortable. I would consider returning to stay, but dine elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025