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A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating.
A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of trees through a sliding door.
A kitchen with light wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a marble countertop.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a window with a view.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a round mirror, and a marble countertop.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features mountain views and offers activities like fishing, mountain biking, and ice skating. Enjoy outdoor areas including a yard, deck, and patio. Engage in sports on the pickleball court or nearby golf and skiing options. The stay is pet-friendly. Explore Highlands Art Gallery and Cullasaja River Gorge.

Highlights

  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Dog-friendly
  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪18 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly!

Willow Loft’s thoughtfully designed interiors and open floor plan create a classic, comfortable retreat for your Highlands stay. This second-floor loft opens to a welcoming living area with a cozy gas fireplace, 50-inch TV, and dining table for six—ideal for family dinners, wine tastings, movie nights, or games. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need, whether you are bringing home pizza or preparing a holiday meal.

Designed for rest and relaxation, Willow Loft features three king bedrooms with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and memory foam pillows so you can wake refreshed for an event, hike, or walk through town.

The location puts you within easy walking distance of Highlands favorites: one block from the Performing Arts Center, two blocks from Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, and three blocks from downtown Main Street.
The Highlands Rec Center is next door, offering visitor access to the pool, pickleball and tennis courts, and fitness facility for a reasonable daily or weekly rate. The grounds also include a playground, skateboard park, and dog park.

Dogs are welcome, with a maximum of two per stay and a required $250 pet fee. Guests also enjoy a private entrance, designated parking for three vehicles, and a Weber gas grill.

Features and amenities include:
1,300 square feet
Open floor plan
Tempur-Pedic mattresses
Oversized heavyweight 100% HygroCotton towels
High-thread-count cotton bedding
Gilchrist & Soames BeeKind amenities
Gas fireplace
High-speed WiFi
Streaming YouTube TV
Flat-screen TV in the living room and all bedrooms
KitchenAid appliances
Cuisinart drip coffee maker
Keurig coffee maker
Laundry area with full-size washer and dryer

Highlands is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. With an abundance of opportunities for biking, hiking, horseback riding, tubing, canoeing, fly fishing, and whitewater rafting, adventure-seekers will not find a more beautiful backdrop. At 4,118 feet, it’s one of the few temperate rain forests in North America, bringing botanists and nature lovers from all over the world.

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
The dog park is right around the corner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
First, thanks for staying with us!!! Hope to see you again, Melle PLEASE see the check-out info in the house manual if you have any questions, text me Check out by 10:00 AM
Please place bagged trash into the bear proof garbage cans and make sure the lid is secure. Just text me if the cans are full. Load and start the dishwasher
Set HVAC -summer 78/AC Fan Auto, winter 65 lock all windows and doors THANK YOU!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2196695vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for a girls weekend and it was perfect. Great set up for 5 of us. We could easily walk to town and the condo was beautiful and well stocked with everything we needed. Will definitely stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, clean and extremely convenient to the downtown area. Easy access and directions made for a great experience. The only downside was the constant pickleball noise and traffic directly next door from early morning until dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and amazing host!

We LOVED everything about our stay in Highlands. This condo was perfect proximity to Main Street, making lunch, dinner, and shopping so easy and fun. Thank you, Melle for letting us stay at Willow! We will definitely be repeating this trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Diane

Wonderful property close to town; immaculate and comfortable. We will certainly stay again; the contact was very helpful and quick to respond
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil getaway…

What a beautiful property! The unit was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and cozy for my husband, and I along with our two little pups. We wanted for nothing and town was just a short walk away. Will absolutely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

Exceeded our expectations in every way! Spotless and so well appointed. The location is wonderful. Just a perfect time and we can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Our family loves to rent from Melle! The lofts are incredibly clean, walkable location to town, beds and linens are high end and the kitchen is organized with all the essentials. Melle has thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable. Thanks again for a great week!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to town Highlands

We were very pleased Only negative was pickle ball noise 7am-6pm A lot of steps for older people———alll of us were active enough. That was good exercise never figured out the tv We may want to return next year for two weeks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melle McCafferty

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Why they chose this property

An easy 3 block walk to Main Street. Super convenient for dining, shopping and some hikes are within walking distance from town. Many family friendly hikes accessible from town.

What makes this property unique

The location provides easy access to downtown Highlands, 3 blocks from Old Edwards Inn, great for wedding guests being next to the rec center with a playground, dog park and fitness activities. Guest love the Tempur-Pedic bedding and the contemporary, open floor plan accommodates family activities.

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