With a stay at this vacation home in Highlands, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Highlands Dog Park. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Highlands Art Gallery and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Sky Light. Walk to downtown Highlands
Sky Light is a luxurious, recently renovated, 4-bedroom, 1 loft, and 3 full bath vacation rental home in Highlands! Less than 2-mile drive to Main Street and a one-mile walk via the beautiful Kelsey Trail. This updated mountain retreat features a cook-friendly kitchen and table that easily seats 10. Sky Light has a screened-in back porch that spans the back of the house. Take the back stairs down to our private creek and fire pit. Comfortable for a large family or group of friends.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. 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 vacation home offers wheelchair access, books, and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a $100 pet fee.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Sky Light. Walk to downtown Highlands Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 76 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Alison L.
Apr 21, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming to our pups!!
Alison L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Erik S.
Apr 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!! Close to town. Easy hike from the property to town thru a beautiful Forrest. Great sunsets from front porch. Lovely firewood in quiet backyard
Erik S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Erin C.
Mar 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!! Large open kitchen and living room. Great for groups! Amazing location close to Highlands downtown
Erin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kerri W.
Feb 18, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our time at Sky Light! The location was great and close to everything, and the house itself was better than what we were expecting. As someone traveling with small children who needed naps, we so appreciated the blackout curtains in the primary. Would happily stay here again!
Kerri W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca L.
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Rebecca L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Michelle D.
Jan 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was amazing! Clean, close to town and exactly as described. I appreciated that the house had clean bath soap, shampoo and conditioner in all bathrooms as well as toilet paper and paper towels. They also provided wood for the fire pit. The owner was wonderful to work with. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone!!!
Michelle D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
David G.
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house good host
David G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy N.
Dec 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Great kitchen and family room. Loved the fire pit.
Amy N.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine Y.
Nov 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perect. The host provided everything a person would need. The kitched and bedrooms were well-stocked with all the little things you might forget. Even coffee pods and cooking oil, foil and baggies, towels and sheets, blankets and throws. I cannot say enough nice things. I would love to come back in September.
Jeanine Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
Nov 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house and grounds were in excellent condition. Yard crew showed up and cleaned off walkways while we were there. Kitchen was fully stocked and had all the utensils you would need. . Rooms and beds were comfort able. The back porch was a good spot to hang out and just chill.
Robert S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was wonderful and well stocked! We will definitely come back - so enjoyed walking to town! We had a wonderful weekend and the weather and views were amazing!
Mary M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jaime H.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family vacation
Jaime H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise B., United States
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So nice to have a lovely house that allows dogs. We had a great stay!
Denise B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Angie B., Palm Beach Gardens, FLL
Jul 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Angie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Britt R.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The reality is better than pictures!
Our family very much enjoyed our time at Sky Light! The reality was better than the pictures which is almost never the case. We were 8 people: my husband, my mother, 5 kids and myself. Our children loved the double bunk bed room. The loft upstairs was helpful for our big kids to read and play while the littles napped downstairs. We were absolutely enchanted with the fire pit / creek area. The sunrises and sunsets on the front porch overlooking the mountains each day were amazing. Having the Kelsey Trail so close by was convenient and its proximity to downtown Highlands and Cashiers was great. We highly recommend Sky Light to your family and friends.
Britt R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Catherine M.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location!
Great location! Beautiful home! Enjoyed our trip!
Catherine M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth E.
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Highlands spot!
We had the best stay in this beautiful home! It is well appointed, clean, spacious, and in a wonderful location. We will absolutely be back!
Elizabeth E.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Franki R.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Franki R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg W.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in the Highlands
Sky Light was as advertised and more...was more beautiful than the pictures on the website. Every one in our party (ages 18-83) had a wonderful time and thought the house and location was great. Was the perfect size for our party of 9. Knew it was going to be special when we arrived and there was a Christmas tree to put our presents under!
Greg W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele M.
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous House in Highlands
This house was amazing! Six of us stayed there, and there was plenty of room. Everything was so nice. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was well-stocked, and the location was perfect! Since it is the week before Christmas, we thought about bringing a small tree to make the stay more festive. We were thrilled to see the huge tree they had decorated and lit up for us when we checked in. I highly recommend this property!
Michele M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gabi A.
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Can I have this house….?!
This home is amazing. Spacious, beautiful, clean, well stocked, and thoughtfully decorated… we did not want to leave! Kadie was responsive and accessible the entire trip. A few friends have already started planning to book the house again because of how well enjoyed it was. Thanks so much!
Gabi A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheral P.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Early Thanksgiving!
Everything was perfect as described! We even had snow showers which was an unexpected delight especially for my son and fiancé who live in Sarasota, FL! We are all very grateful to have this special family time together!❤️🦃🙏
Sheral P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
Nov 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location, thoughtful owners!
Super cute house that’s been thoughtfully decorated in a very nice “neighborhood”.
Great space for 4 adults and 2 dogs.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason L.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great place close to town.
Jason L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
stacey m.
Aug 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
Loved our stay at your wonderful home. Convenient to town.