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Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway

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Kitchen with Breakfast Bar
A covered porch with white railings, a table, two blue chairs, and a lantern.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a yellow armchair, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A rustic cabin with a chimney, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Shared Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Dry Falls - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 55 min drive - 68.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moonlight Retreat by Serenita Getaway - A Modern Mountain Getaway located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Chattahoochee National Forest. Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice property to relax at and enjoy the scenery around the home. Not too far from town and we enjoyed our time completely. The home is small but bright and modern, the bed was comfortable and the kitchen was sparkling clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and wonderful, updated "secluded" property. Comfortable bed! Note that the bathroom/ shower is very small and we had some water "spitting" issues with the bathroom sink... But overall, really enjoyed our time in this beautiful mountain cottage. Cell service on Verizon was non-existent (could facetime and text) but worked on AT&T. We would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and relaxing stay. Perfect for small group to get away and still close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed for a full week and had a pleasant stay. The property was exactly as pictured, and presents well. The bed in the main bedroom was extremely comfortable, and the kitchen was well supplied (although the Ninja coffeemaker requires having an advanced degree). The internet was spotty at times and slow, but that's to be expected in rural areas.The house is perched up on a hill and is surrounded by forest, with a clear view of a nearby mountain. Our favorite activity was sitting on the comfortable patio seating watching fog form over it in late afternoon while sipping wine. On a few days we were lucky enough to get some heavy rain and thunderstorms.The location is exactly five miles and 11 minutes out of town. Highlands has many excellent restaurants and great hiking trails, and a very nice downtown area to walk around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great! My one suggestion would be to put a small 2 top bistro table and chair near the window facing the driveway, for a little extra seating at meal time. We had 4 of us traveling, and one person had to stand or eat alone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed our short stay at Moonlight Retreat. The house was very clean and well furnished. Although small, it was fine just for the two of us. It is very secluded and quiet. We were not able to see or hear any other residents and could hear very faint road noise. It is a bit difficult to get to and I don't sugguest going in for the first time after dark. Overall it was a great experience for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
This is a small modern vacation property/home. The interior is very clean and visually appealing. Beds are very comfortable. Several outdoor seating areas are available. Here are a few areas for improvement and/or constructive criticism: the one and only bathroom is quite small and I’m guessing because of air in the pipes, at times, the water wall forcefully “spit” out of the sink, spraying you with a good bit of water.There is no functioning icemaker. Cell phone service is nonexistent and the Wi-Fi is spotty. If you desire to be “disconnected” from technology, this is a good place for you. If you really depend on technology, then this location will be quite a challenge for you. The fenced in area outback seemingly was a good place for a dog, but our dog quickly found her way beneath the fence and escaped to the woods for a 20 minute adventure. Fortunately, she returned on her own, but not without some stressful moments. Be aware, medium and smaller dogs can easily escape to the outside world. The views are decent, but we really felt like we were more in a rainforest than at a mountain home. Tons of woods and foliage blocked a lot of the potential views.It is 5 miles from downtown Highlands and the last 0.5 miles are on a very windy, hilly gravel road that is not easy to navigate. Because the heavy rains during our stay, we witnessed parts of the road wash away/erode over the course of just one day. Overall, a nice property, but has some limitations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Thank you for providing feedback regarding your recent stay. Our Maintenance Team will address the water issue with the sink. As part of the Southern Appalachian plateau, Highlands, NC is classified as a temperate rainforest and receives abundant precipitation. Our area doesn’t have the best cell coverage, and we do understand how that can be frustrating when a guest needs to be more reliant on web-based technology. We are happy that your dog returned safely from their adventure! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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