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Highlander Mountain House

Property class: 3.5

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A teal building with a sign reading "H.M.H." and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $214
$195 nightly
$214 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Main House Standard Queen

A bed with white linens, a dark headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Main House Standard Queen

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

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a wall-mounted lamp, and a poster of a fly fishing scene.

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard King

A room with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Standard King

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 2,3

A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

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

View all photos for Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

A bedroom with a bed, a window, a door, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

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

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 5

A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, and a window.

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

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a wall-mounted lamp, and a poster of a fly fishing scene.

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

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

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 4

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a wall with patterned wallpaper.

Main House Deluxe King 4

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

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard Queen

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a wall-mounted lamp, and a poster of a fly fishing scene.

Bunkhouse Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Main House Standard Queen 7

A bedroom with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a red alarm clock, and a framed picture.

Main House Standard Queen 7

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

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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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Highlands Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 186 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 309 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely tremendous!! Location was amazing and the accommodations were great. Very unique place, and we loved our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time and perfect location downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, professional friendliness really made my stay special!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great onsite restaurant. Rooms in bunkhouse small. Convenient to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and reasonably priced. Staff was extremely friendly, both in the checking area and the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world style common areas with comfortable, quiet elegance. The atmosphere is romantic both indoors and outside. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
While really small, the room was well-decorated, with a comfortable bed. The balcony is spacious, but you listen to the exhaust fan at the back of the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

A Quaint place to stay overnight on road trip Conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mountain boutique hotel. Such a cozy spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love this wonderful place!! Best friendliest staff, awsm clean cute rooms, great food , great music , great Service !! Relaxing atmosphere inside & out! It’s always my favorite go too in highlands fir years now!! Tell them Cindy sent you!! Enjoy!! They will not disappoint…❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very attentive staff. Great location…walkable to everything in town! Loved the personal aspects!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute room with very friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I liked the atmosphere, design and restaurant dinner. Lunch and breakfast could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a lot of classic charm, atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mindset for the place but my room was small and not very functional. They do a lot of things right but the tiny room thing was very frustrating. If you stay here get one of the bigger rooms and you’ll have a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location - although lots of stairs if that's an issue. The property is beautiful and within easy walking distance to downtown Highlands. The lobby and bar looked really nice, and we were looking forward to coming back from dinner and grabbing a cocktail, and just hanging out, but were told at 730pm that there was a private party and that those areas were closed off to guests. I don't think I have ever heard of closing the lobby to guests - pretty disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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