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Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, stereo
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

With a stay at this cottage in Highlands (Mirror Lake), you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. .This cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Highlands Dog Park.
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What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Escape to our modern, cozy cottage in Highlands, NC! This 2-level retreat offers serene mountain views in a wooded setting, just 1.3 miles from Main Street. Featuring 4 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a soaking tub, a fire pit, and a large deck, it's the perfect getaway for couples, families or girls trips. Enjoy the perfect blend of nature and comfort in this serene retreat that comfortably accommodates your group.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features a stereo, games, and rock climbing nearby. Recreational activities include hiking/biking trails nearby, rafting nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties or events.
Dogs must be registered upon booking $50 per additional dog Owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of all dog waste. No dogs on furniture
All trash must be in garbage bags including dog poop bags, pizza boxes. All trash must be placed in the garbage can and securely latched.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Dogs allowed. Please no cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home. Just as described. Super convenient to everything and situated in a lovely neighborhood. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

David E., Mountain Brook

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Highlands home with wonderful views of Satulah Mountain and convenient location close to Main Street. This was the perfect getaway for our family and a cozy house to return to after a day of hiking and adventures.The host was excellent and communication was seamless. We hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was well equipped and updated. Home was extremely clean with updated design to make it comfortable. Area is beautiful in the fall and location was perfect. Fireplaces were nice and great HVAC system.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Visit!

Very fine and well cared for home, splendidly located and outfitted. The roads are quite narrow and curving, as one would expect in a mountain setting. Good nearby restaurants although parking can be challenging. We brought our small border terrier and she too had a fine time. Top recommendation.
Atop Whiterock Mountain. Wonderful views. Really recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain cottage

Very well appointed and comfortable. Excellent location near town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Comfortable

We rented this property for a family stay (6 adults, 1 infant) to attend a wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards and other wedding-related gatherings in Highlands. The property was clean, well-maintained & well-stocked with dishes & other essentials for our 4 night stay, and is located close (under a mile & a half) to Highlands. Check-in was easy & problem-free. Caroline (the host) was very responsive to questions & provided helpful information about the area. The landscaper was not able to get there before our stay due to ongoing weather issues, so there was some overgrowth that needed tending, but rain prevented us from using the fire pit anyway. Our only minor critiques would be to have firmer beds, (that’s just our personal preference,) and maybe an 11:00 a.m. checkout rather than 10:00, which can likely be accommodated now upon request, if bookings allow. All-in-all a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding at Old Edwards

The house was a perfect size for 5 adults attending a wedding at Old Edwards. It was clean and had everything we needed for our weekend trip. It's in a great location, close to downtown and the venue space. Our host checked in with us on the first day to make sure we were doing good and had everything we needed. We'll definitely save this home for future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Birthday Getaway

We had a wonderful time in Highlands and the property was perfect for us. There were four and each of us had a bedroom. The proximity to town is excellent, the neighborhood is quiet and lovely, and the property is in excellent condition, nicely decorated. Our host, Caroline, was very responsive to a couple of questions. We hope to be back and I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little house close to everything

We had a great time in Highlands in this nice/quaint home just 5 minutes from Main St. This house is very comfy and cozy with 2 indoor fireplaces and a fire pit outside. 2 bedrooms on the main upper floor and 2 bedrooms on the lower floor. Nice updated decor and nice outdoor porch furniture. Kitchen is updated and has everything you need, although a little small for a large group but perfect for 4-6 people. Caroline, the host is great to work with and very communicative. She checked in on day one to make sure everything was ok. We would highly recommend this home when visiting beautiful Highlands. Also highly recommend The Stubborn Bull and Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar for great food and atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhargavi V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for girlfriends get-away

Great house & location for our four-girlfriend trip. Superb location 5 minute drive to Main St. in wonderfully walkable Mirror Lake neighborhood. House has everything we needed, very clean and well maintained, very responsive owner. Several in our group had rented this house before and will sgain.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but a few caveats

The house is well taken care of, but the driveway is really a challenge. We were told it would hold two or three cars, but the space is very small and the cars have to be packed in very tightly The driveway is on a steep hill so backing out is challenging. It says on the info the house sleeps eight, but I can not see how that would work at all. There were 6 of us and we had to sit on stools around the kitchen island in order to eat together. There is a larger table outside on the large patio but the patio is not covered or screened in so if the weather isn’t good, you can’t use it.When everyone is sitting around the island in the kitchen, you can not move around the kitchen at all and it definitely wouldn’t seat 8 people. The patio downstairs is reached by going down a flight of steep stairs.We ate outside one night but carrying all the food from the kitchen down the stairs etc was a chore. The house lacks a large area for a group of people to gather. The couch upstairs seats six if you squeeze in and the couch downstairs in the den is even smaller. You can pull in some extra chairs but they are not comfortable. I booked the house for 10 days. We we ran out of dishwasher pods, coffee, paper towels, bath soap and the house had no pantry with supplies. If you book this house, you will need to bring a lot of your own supplies. The host said she only provides a starter pack of essentials. The beds were comfortable but seemed small.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William D., Savannah, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation Stay

Very comfortable home and convenient location. We enjoyed our stay and plan on booking another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands Retreat

Great house with multiple decks for relaxing and a host that cares about making your visit perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands hide-a-way

An excellent property with plenty of room and an awesome layout. We enjoyed sitting around the kitchen island having dinner. Having morning coffee on the lower deck as the sun came up was very relaxing. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants a great place to stay that is also close to restaurants and shopping in Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Clean. Comfy. Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A sweet respite!

This was the second year my 3 friends and I have rented this lovely home and we had a wonderful time. We mostly shopped and had delicious meals out. We now range in age from 80-85, so we feel so grateful to have been able, once again, to have this get away respite and fun time together because we don’t know what another year will present to ourselves. Caroline was a very gracious host and we knew that we could contact her should we have any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

🎉FRAGRANCE FREE🎉

I’m so grateful to have found a lovely property that doesn’t use scented laundry detergent, plug-ins, etc. I enjoyed the weekend without worrying about having a migraine triggered by fragrance. The home and location are fabulous! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend at Mirror Lake

Great weekend renting this house at Mirror Lake. The house met all of our families needs. Great location, close proximity to town and well equipped for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family wedding

Lovely, homey, multiple balconies, beautiful views, great location. Caroline was welcoming and available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Everything was wonderful. The owner is very responsive and helpful. The house had Everything we needed for 5 nights. Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

We had a very enjoyable stay at this property in October. The listing was exactly as described and Caroline was an excellent and responsive host. We plan to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H., Gadsden, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly

Very well kept. Close to to town. Less than a mile from On The Verandah restaurant , which had great food , and, of course, not far to downtown Highlands the street light at the edge of the driveway and road was very handy late at night, because it gets dark in those mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared W.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

This is one of the nicer VRBO properties I’ve stayed in. The house is high-end with plenty of space for everybody. Multiple balconies are really nice. I really appreciated some of the small details that make staying in rented houses much easier- some kitchen consumables available like coffee filters and olive oil, bathroom items like small soaps/shampoo etc. I struggled getting into the unit bc I didn’t read the directions fully, but host was available immediately to tell me what I should have read before. There are checkout instructions regarding laundry and trash placement that we followed as best as possible for our 3am departure (unable to locate bear bin in dark). There is also mandatory insurance in addition to a damage deposit which almost stopped me from booking- both seems excessive. Overall this unit is exactly as advertised and I wouldn’t look elsewhere if I was visiting Highlands again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location:)

Great location to town. Very clean, updated house. Master being downstairs was a bit of a drawback but main level bedroom was fine for our stay. Caroline was great to work with:). Thanks for being so accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023