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A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a clock, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a kitchen, and a dining area.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cullasaja River Gorge
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

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!

5 Star ratings from our 2025 Willow Loft guests:

* This place was amazing! Beautiful space that was in pristine condition. Clean from top to bottom and very well appointed.

*This was our 2nd stay at The Willow. Once again it was a great experience and we loved staying there again. It’s the perfect location to stay at when you’re visiting Highlands. Melle is great to work with and a great host. Definitely a 5 STAR!!!

WILLOW LOFT’s well-designed interiors and open floor plan creates a classic, comfortable unique retreat for your Highlands stay. Our 2nd floor loft opens to a living area with a cozy gas fireplace, 50-inch TV and dining table for 6, perfect for a family dinner, wine tasting, movie, or game night. The well-equipped kitchen provides everything you need whether you carry in a pizza or prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

Ensuring you will feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and most importantly well-rested ready to attend an event, go for a hike or walk around town, the three king bedrooms at Willow Loft have Tempur-Pedic mattresses, luxury count sheets, and memory foam pillows.

Located 1 block from the Performing Arts Center offering live performances, movies, and concerts; a 2 block walk to the Kelsey-Hutchinson Park hosting live concerts, arts and crafts shows, and farmers markets throughout the season; and a 3 block walk to downtown Main Street.
Next to the Highlands Rec Center, with a daily or weekly reasonable rate, the town offers visitors use of the pool, pickle ball and tennis courts and fitness facility. A playground, skateboard park and dog park are on the rec center grounds.

Dogs are welcome, maximum two per stay; $250 pet fee required. You have a private entrance and designated parking for 3 vehicles and a Weber gas grill.

Features & Amenities Include:
1300 square feet
Open floor plan
Tempur-Pedic mattresses
Oversized, heavy weight, 100% Hygro Cotton Towels
Luxury count cotton bedding
Gilchrest & Soames Bee Kind amenities
Gas fireplace
High Speed WiFi
Streaming YoutubeTV
Flat Screen TV in LR and all bedrooms
KitchenAid appliances
Cuisinart Drip Coffee maker
Keurig
Laundry area with full size washer and dryer

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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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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪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 does it cost to stay at 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly!?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Star Reviews! Amazing Location, Enjoy Comfort, Style & Dog Friendly! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kelli D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

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

10/10 Excellent

jessica j.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy D.

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.

Languages:

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