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The Bodhi: Spacious 5-bedroom retreat in Highlands with wooded mountain views.

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A stone fire pit surrounded by wooden Adirondack chairs and tables in a wooded outdoor area.
A spacious living room with a large mirror, leather ottomans, a coffee table, and a sofa.
A stone retaining wall with a small stream, surrounded by vegetation and a brick building.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view through the window.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 9 minutes from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. .This vacation home is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts.
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What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Highlands Playhouse - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬10 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.

The Bodhi: Spacious 5-bedroom retreat in Highlands with wooded mountain views.

The Bodhi is the perfect summer getaway for you and your friends! This 5 bed/5 bath multi-story house outside of Highlands offers a covered deck, living room, dining area, sun porch, and theater room so that you and up to 17 guests can enjoy a fun and relaxing mountain vacation however you desire! Take in the gorgeous mountain views and outdoor leisure of our koi pond, bench swing, and fire pit. This home features a single lane driveway with extra space for more cars so everyone can join!

*This property has a non-refundable 5% credit card fee regardless of cancellation policy.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave the thermostat on: in Winter; Heat: 55, or in Summer; A/C: 80
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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The Bodhi: Spacious 5-bedroom retreat in Highlands with wooded mountain views. Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time!

Lovely home in great location. My family had a fun filled and relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this home! It was incredibly family-friendly and perfect for spending quality time with both our family and friends. The owners truly thought of everything — from the well-stocked kitchen to the little touches that made our stay comfortable and easy. The house was clean, welcoming, and had everything we needed. We would absolutely rent it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean. There was plenty of room for every family (4) to have a private bedroom and bath. The sitting areas were spaced out so that small group conversation could occur. The whole home was comfortable, making it feel like we were in a home that was large family accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026