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Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!!

Holiday home in Highlands with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor firepit area
Outdoor firepit
Outdoor firepit area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Queen Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Powder Room

Upstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!!

Beautifully decorated 3 bedroom 2.5 bath in Mirror Lake. This charming home has great outdoor living in a comfortable setting. Enjoy a cozy night by the indoor fireplace, on the porch, or outside in an adirondack by the lovely outdoor firepit. Walk to town or to Mirror Lake and enjoy all Highlands has to offer.

Pet friendly with a $295 fee. You must select that you are bringing a pet when booking and include the pet type and weight in the booking request.

Grill, firepit, comfortable porch, woodburning fireplace in the living room, indoor and outdoor tv, walk to town, the list goes on! Come enjoy all Highlands has to offer.

Very kid friendly property with a great bunkroom and fun outdoor area to explore! Multiple waterfalls are a short drive away.

Plenty of parking. 2 separate parking areas and street parking at the lot next door can accommodate 4-6 cars total.

2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths are upstairs. The master and master bath are downstairs.

Please note bedding configuration-VRBO makes owner put maximum sleeps number. 10 people is tight especially if no kids but some people do it.

Bedroom 1-1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2- Full over Full bunk with a twin trundle
Bedroom 3- King bed

All new bedding and mattresses that are extremely comfortable. The living area offers plenty of comfortable seating as does the quaint outdoor porch.

Kitchen is fully stocked and ready for you to cook and enjoy with your family!

For any direct questions: drew 334-444-1500

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
With $250 pet fee
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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
On-site 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood 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. Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Glen Falls - 11 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3/2.5 Cottage in Mirror Lake Near Downtown!!! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Bridal Veil Falls. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Fantastic stay!

We loved the property! Great for our family get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Great Mountain Escape

Loved the location. The fire pit made the trip perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The house was clean and had some really cute pieces to it. All in all the stay was great. We had five girls so the tiny coffee pot was sort of annoying. We had to keep making pots in the morning. Also, the downstairs was a little humid feeling so if that’s an issue For anyone, know that. We had a great time and enjoyed the back porch, the gardens and the large den to visit for my girl trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk H.

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

Golf get away

Property was great and as advertised very cozy place with beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend we had 4 adults and sleeping was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Helen M.

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

Mirror Lake cottage

We had a great stay at this adorable cozy cottage! The location was perfect, tucked in a really cute neighborhood. Designer touches throughout! We had a great visit - would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista F.

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

Perfect Location

We had a wonderful stay in the Highlands. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable for all of us. The location was close to downtown and close to some great hikes. The property manager was very quick and responsive to any of our questions or needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

D'Lynn C.

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

Comfortable

We had a wonderful time during our stay! We enjoyed the firepit and did a lot of walking around the neighborhood. We saw black bears and a red fox on our walk. The home is very comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Terri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Got there late and with no housenumber, it was hard to find

Communication was bad with the rental people. I ended up calling the owner, who was very nice. He gave us the information we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Joel H.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

beautiful setting - lots of problem

Moldy musty basement master bedroom with bathroom sink that doesn't work. Back porch gas fireplace that doesn't work - owner response, "Read the manual." Unmade bed on arrival and no sheets - owner response, "Which one?" Bad smelling half bath at front door. Front door electronic lock works intermittently - good luck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet peaceful getaway. Perfect house for our anniversary!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The house was dark and musty smelling. Did not have comfortable furniture. The house did not have any accessories ie: no lighter for the fireplace, no salt pepper, etc. Will not stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Mac S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute neighborhood - well located - just what we needed - enjoyed the breakfast nook for a card game
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crawford K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious place! We had a wonderful time and loved all the detail in this home! The fireplace was wonderful! We all would end our day with a fire and a movie! Would stay there again and would highly recommend! The porch was sweet too! Sitting listening to the rain was perfect!! Close proximity to everything! The host Drew is awesome and was always quick to respond! Love this home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location. Clean, quaint mountain home. The manager was quick to respond to my questions. However, this is an old house with lots of deferred maintenance, extension cords everywhere and missing smoke detectors. Only 1 working smoke detector in the house, we found one smoke detector on the porch in a bowl of water. You cannot walk to town from this house, as mentioned in the VRBO description, unless you want to risk your life. No cable TV, so plan to sign in to your subscriptions. Also, TV remotes were all in a bowl in the living room. We had to figure out which remote went where. Never found a remote for the TV on the screened porch. Also, the coffee pot is not the one shown on VRBO, it is a tiny 6 cup coffee maker. I don’t like to give bad reviews, but I would have wanted to know these things before I booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia R.

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

Charming Location, Mixed Impressions

We recently stayed at this cute cabin tucked away in one of the Highlands’ most coveted neighborhoods. The surroundings were serene, and the location alone earns high marks for peace and proximity to town and other sights, such as hiking trails.Inside, the cabin offered a generally pleasant experience, but the value didn’t quite match the cost. Echoing prior reviews that the converted basement “main” bedroom, bath (without shower) and closet, while spacious, had a musty odor that detracted from it. I would recommend that the owner keep the minisplit running down there and dehumidify the closet. The top of the carpeted stairs to the basement bedroom was separating and frayed.The cabin has good bones, but I was left with the impression that it was a quick renovation to allow maximum rentals. Guests might find the cost hard to justify unless prioritizing location over polish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kendall G.

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

4th of July Weekend

Great stay—shower in basement is a tub with handheld shower so difficulty actually showering but if you don’t have multiple people showering at similar times on the trip you will be fine. Road to get to the cabin is very narrow and windy but neighborhood is very cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla j.

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

Holiday get away

Enjoyed our time at the cabin. Nice location close to downtown Highlands. Comfortable and great to be able to bring our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harrison S.

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

Great Highlands Getaway

Great house and family-friendly for our 2-year-old. Location is only a 7-8 minute drive from Main Street/downtown Highlands. The host was quick to respond and proactive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Highlands

Very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libiss S.

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

Wonderful!!!

We came to Highlands for the HFAW Festival and love staying on Mirror Lake. This home was everything we wanted for our 11 day stay. The location is wonderful and only a 2 minute drive to town. We felt very safe driving up to the cabin. We loved the cozy den and the fire pit outside. The beds are very comfortable. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lee U.

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

The perfect Highlands getaway!

We loved everything about our time here. The house feels like it’s built into the mountain and is surrounded by the trees. The screened in porch, the comfy couches, and the prime location were highlights. Hope to come back with friends and/or family! Big fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Highlands vacation

Cute home. The owner answered all my questions quickly. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. We were sad to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Peaceful getaway

The best things about this property are the screened porch and the fire pit. There were two of us and our dog and the cottage felt very small. We did not use the downstairs bedroom as the stairs were very narrow and steep and there was a musty smell. The area around the cottage was lovely and parking was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain home!

This mountain home was perfect for our girls weekend in Highlands! There was a twin bed pictured in the listing, that was not there when we arrived, but we worked it out. There was dust/cobwebs in some areas, and trash left on the beams in the living room, but overall it was clean and felt very safe. The kitchen was a little small, depending on the size of your party, but this was a perfect place to stay if you are planning to be out and about. Downtown was only a 5 minute drive!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine M.

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

Great stay!

Great house and great location! We’ll be back for sure! Incredibly clean and well supplied. We had a small issue in the beginning but Drew was quick to respond and all was resolved within the hour. Can’t wait to enjoy it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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