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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

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A spacious dining area with a large wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living room with a wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a coffee table, a TV, and a staircase.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden furniture and a view of a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • 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

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Pull out couch

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Old Edwards Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 45 min drive - 55.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (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 Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$3,475, 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 Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive. House was fully stocked with all of the kitchen items you may need. Amazing view and back deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, tasteful home with a great view and extremely private. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host. We stayed during Isais and lost power twice. Found mouse issues on arrival. They paid for breakfast and sent cleaners while we were out. Great for kids and the puppy. Appreciated wine, s’mores, firewood, and drum for campfires. Road in is very steep. And beds were too tall for my mom to get in. But plenty of space for everyone, close to town, and a beautiful deck to enjoy in dry weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In the hills secluded. Awesome view. Close to town.
Stayed 36 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was super easy to work with, and the property fit our guests needs perfectly. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful and the scenery was spectacular. I could have sworn that each morning we looked out off the deck and the colors were changing daily. The acorns were dropping and it was fun to hear and see them bouncing on the deck. Even when it rained the deck was a wonderful place to sit and visit and share meals. The kitchen was well stocked and even supplied for s’mores. The bathrooms and kitchen had provisions that we have often had to bring for ourselves in our other travels. Communication with the host was always quick and helpful. The shopping in Clayton and Dillard was delightful and the book store in Highlands was a treasure trove! We celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with friends we won’t see until next year and it was so cozy and festive in the environment of this warm retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house.If I had to make 1 suggestion it would be…There was not enough glassware or coffee cups for the number of people we had staying (7 people).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our family and close to downtown Highlands. Great view!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty property. Loved the house, everyone was comfortable and house large enough for everyone to have their space. Views were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were helpful books about the area! We enjoyed coffee on the expansive deck every morning and then the spectacular sunsets there are amazing!Gigantic bathrooms for each bedroom with King sized beds with luxurious sheets!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Home is spacious and livable. Host was accessible and helpful. Only one small issue with a toilet drip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient to everything

Enjoyed our time in town trying fabulous restaurants and our evenings at the house on the deck with a nightcap looking at the stars…what a view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic accommodations

This property is a real “Gem”…fantastic views, comfortable & cozy rooms, large living spaces, quiet surroundings and easy drive to Highlands and other venues!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

Owner was very helpful and generous-would absolutely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Bart and Lisa for your kind thoughts regarding your patronage of Journey's End!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Lovely secluded location with gorgeous views. Great house for extended family to gather. Very well equipped and very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up on the mountain

Our stay at this house was nothing short of tranquility. Few minutes down the road from downtown highlands, a gated neighborhood, secluded escape.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain trip

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

The house has a fabulous view and really great location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely home! The views were spectacular and the location was perfect. I rented the house for my annual college roommate reunion, and it was exactly what we were looking for -- a mountain feel with a closeness to town. The property was exactly as pictured and described. We had a small issue at check-in, but Jennifer was extremely responsive and got it taken care of very quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and view! We totally loved our stay! Spacious, clean, and well-stocked. Fire pit was such a nice addition! Thank you for sharing your amazing house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This house was the perfect retreat for our friends in family on fall break. They small treats stocked in the home for us prior to our arrival was a wonderful personal touch. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and perfect setting for a relaxing getaway weekend.

House is well stocked for every need. Artwork is interesting and adds a lot to the ambiance of the stay. Hospitality details made us feel most welcome and created an unexpected delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks, Dale, for such kinds thoughts! We earnestly try to provide a unique Journey's End vacation rental experience that will be fondly remembered. Our valued Guests are always special to us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and Very Peaceful

The house is beautiful, large and almost alone in the forest! The owner was great. We’d come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Thank you, Jorge, for your 5-star review! We appreciate your Journey's End patronage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

The view from the porch is worth it alone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully decorated with quality finishes!

House is in very private secluded area! Close to town. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Hi again, Kristine! Thank you for your kind feedback and exceptional communication during your stay at Journey's End. Looking forward to your next visit!
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