A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Highlands, steps from Nantahala National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Highlands Playhouse.
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Cullasaja River Gorge - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Highlands Playhouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Highlands Biological Station - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
Shell - 13 min walk
Calders Coffee Cafe - 10 min walk
Oak Steakhouse - 9 min drive
Los Vaqueros - 5 min walk
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Walk to town Cozy Cottage
Relaxing cozy cottage tucked inside a private setting and a short walk to town. Right next to the Bascom Art Center and Highlands Plateau Greenway. You can take a short stroll to Main Street for shopping and dining, Founders Park for a concert, or any other attraction in town.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. 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.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In the city center
In the mountains
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)
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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
Walk to town Cozy Cottage Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alex D.
Jan 25, 2026
Alex D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deidre N.
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area close to shops and restaurants
Deidre N.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
chris b.
Nov 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Such a great place! Warm, cozy, and well appointed. It had everything we needed and close to town. Would definitely stay here again.
chris b.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Page P.
Oct 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable beds, well appointed, and close to town
Page P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Meredith K.
Oct 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Meredith K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
David S., West Palm Beach
Oct 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great place for those who love to walk around town. Very comfortable for us.
David S.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna A.
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and convenient. Well appointed and well stocked.
Donna A.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
David F.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
David F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley R.
Nov 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The pictures do not do this cottage justice. It is so cozy and charming. My husband and I stayed here for a week with our 2 kids (5 and 9) and we had a wonderful time. It is very comfortable and the set up is perfect for us with our 2 kids - they loved their own room with the twin beds. The house is stocked with everything we needed, the fireplace was relaxing and cozy in the evenings, and the location is amazing! Lovely 5-10 minute walk to Main Street. I walked to town every morning for coffee. The hosts were very responsive and were flexible on the check-in/check-out which was super helpful with our flights. We can't wait to go back and would definitely stay here again!
Ashley R.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alex D.
Oct 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wouldn’t change a thing about the Cozy Cottage
We visited the Cozy Cottage for fall break with our children. It was the perfect sized cottage for our family of 4. It had so much charm and was extremely clean. The location could not have been better. It was about a 7 minute walk to downtown and 2 minute walk to the Higlhands Greenway for a beautiful hike that lead to the Rec center and playground. We can’t wait to return to this slice of heaven!
Alex D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
pam k.
Sep 18, 2024
Highlands cottage
The location was amazing
The cottage was cute
The cottage was very musty and we could not get the windows open. When we got home we shared or concerns and she rectified the window situation.
pam k.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue S.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands house
Lovely home in excellent location! We walked to town often and also hiked the greenway trails right down the lane. We especially enjoyed the spacious and comfortable porch.
Sue S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patty R.
Aug 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love the porch!
Had a quick get away, and loved this property. We were able to walk into town during the day, but the walk is way too steep, dark for evening! Overall…we’d stay here again for sure! Loved the cooler temperature!
Patty R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim V.
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home!
Our stay at this home was absolutely perfect! The house was incredibly comfortable and we felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The cozy atmosphere, combined with all the thoughtful amenities, ensured we had everything we needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The location was ideal, just a short walk to Main Street, where we could easily explore all the charming shops and restaurants.
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay during our mountain getaway. Highly recommend this lovely home for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient retreat!
Kim V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carey P., Nashville, Tn
Jul 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Second stay in Cozy Cottage
We returned to this cottage for our second stay one year later and loved it once again. Everything you need is here . Great for a couple or a small family. Great deck for lazy coffee mornings or an afternoon nap under the fan. Convenience to Main Street for easy walks to dinner and shopping . Close to the Bryans grocery for those last minute needs. The cottage is spotlessly clean!with a nice flat screen tv and fast internet and sufficient off street parking for two cars .
Carey P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kem T.
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway spot!
Beautiful mountain cabin for a long weekend away. Comfortable, clean and charming… everything you could ask for while relaxing and enjoying the lovely town of Highlands.
Kem T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
David C.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
What a charming place to escape to. It was great to be able to walk to the heart of Highlands in minutes and yet, when you returned, you felt like you were miles away. The cottage is very private, quiet road, and surrounded by trees and rhododendrons. The covered porch was ground central for reading, relaxing, and dining. I definitely would recommend this cottage to anyone and will reserve it again for myself.
David C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren B.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
So Cute!
Great Porch!
Lauren B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katie K.
Aug 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect cottage in the perfect location!
We loved our time in the Highlands, and the cottage was perfect! It was immaculately clean and the location is truly amazing. Would return in a heartbeat!
Katie K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debra T.
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain cottage!
This cottage was great in so many ways! The location was excellent - so convenient to downtown - and we could tell a lot of thought and effort went into decorating the house and ensuring it was stocked with all the supplies we needed. The furniture was very comfortable, as was the master bed and pillows (we did not use the twin beds in second BR), the back porch was large and also furnished nicely, the vegetation and all the trees surrounding the cottage made us feel as thought we were living in a treehouse. Both the cottage, and the communication with the owner, exceeded our expectations and we will certainly return.
Debra T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carey P., Nashville, Tn
Jul 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage for a Highlands Get-a-Way
We make an annual trip to Highlands and this is our favorite tucked away quaint cottage of all. The location is 15 minute walkable to all of the main street activities, restaurants and conveniences. The cottage was thoughtfully and tastefully appointed with everything we needed..and surrounded with the privacy of the of the rhododendron and lovely landscaping and off street parking. A key feature is the fantastic covered private deck which became a favorite for morning coffee , reading and a snooze. Comfy two bedrooms... a cozy master double w in-suite shower and twin second with immediate access shower/tub. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything needed to prep meals and top notch appliances. Great Living room comfort with a large screen TV and good wifi....we felt so at home and comfortable that we shall return!! Natalie quickly responds with any questions along the way!
Carey P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden gem
This adorable cottage was super clean and comfortable. Off the beaten path and yet an easy walk to down town. We especially loved the porch——sitting there with coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. We definitely would go back.
Linda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna P.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
Cozy cottage
Quiet setting
Woods
Walk to town
Donna P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adrian H.
Feb 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful vacation!
The spacious cottage was beautiful…the amenities were awesome…the host was very accommodating. We will return.
Adrian H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shane D.
Dec 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Thanksgiving Ever!
We were very impressed with this quaint cabin with a great deal of privacy but so close to town. Very clean, comfortable, welcoming! We spent 5 nights during Thanksgiving and cooked a small Thanksgiving meal for our family and the kitchen had all the pots, pans etc. we needed. We will definitely be back.