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Cozy Quiet Cottage

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Front of cottage and driveway
Front porch
Back yard fire pit
Master bedroom
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Guest

1 Queen Bed

master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Quiet Cottage

Relax, Refresh and Rewind in this charming, fully renovated Highlands cottage, nestled on top of a ridge in the beautiful Mirror Lake community just minutes from downtown. The cottage has 2 bedrooms (but can sleep 6 with a queen couch bed) and 2 full baths.
Renovations just finished include new red oak hardwood floors throughout, complete repainting with low or no VOC paint, remodeled kitchen and great room with new appliances, a large flat screen tv, backyard fire pit area, large wood burning fireplace in main room, and remodeled bathrooms that include special heaters for those chilly mornings.
This comfortable and relaxing home has special features that will make your stay relaxing and enjoyable: a great room with cathedral ceiling; a porch running across the entire front of the house with a sitting area, rocking chairs and old-time porch swing; spacious back deck with sitting area; a built-in bar area; and 2 new very comfortable beds including a king Avocado Green mattress in the master bedroom, and sleeper sofa.
Though this cottage is located deep in the woods it is very sunny with well- placed windows, French doors opening onto the deck, and a skylight over the great room. And it is very, very quiet.
A special feature of this home is that the owner is committed to cleaning and maintaining the premises with environmentally friendly disinfectant cleaning products containing no harsh chemicals.
Rental rates are $265 per night with 3 nights minimum; $1670. per week; $50.00 per night for any adults over 4; $150 cleaning deposit and signed contract. Sorry, no pets.

Property manager

David C. Hagaman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest will sign Homeowner’s Short Term Rental Agreement to complete booking.

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 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

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this cottage is in the mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park. Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Quiet Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Quiet Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Quiet Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Quiet Cottage located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 3 miles (5 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. 48 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

As advertised, Cozy Cottage

Well equipped home, close to town with a great fireplace!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry K.

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

Fall getaway

Outstanding stay. Located close to town and very well equipped. Host is very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

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

Great Location

This cottage is so cute. Beds are super comfy. Everything we needed was provided. The location is excellent - very close to downtown Highlands. David is an excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyed our stay!!

The house was very clean, organized and everything you needed!! The notes/instructions from the owner were easy to follow and informative, left nothing for you to question! We enjoyed the house and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

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

Lovely getway place in Highlands, NC

This was a perfect home for the destination wedding we attended in Highlands, NC. Clean, cozy, conveniently located and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Quaint Mountain Cottage

Perfect cottage, perfect location. This cottage comes furnished with everything for a comfortable stay. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking to visit the Highlands area for a vacation or weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

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

Perfect Cottage

Beautifully renovated cottage. Well stocked. Quiet, peaceful surroundings and very conveniently located. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Trip

Very nice property owner. Adorable house. Great location.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONDI C.

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

Lovely Cottage

Perfect getaway for a party of four... clean, well appointed, and a short 5-minute drive to town. Owner is extremely responsive and provided essentials needed upon check-in which are not usually included. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skip G.

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

Great cottage

We have used VRBO for many years. This was the best rental of all. Very nice updated interior with a great screened back porch. Kitchen had every thing you might need. Only a 5 min. drive into town. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Cozy Quiet Cottage

The name speaks for itself. We could not have asked for a better location…close to great restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities. The home is nicely decorated and very clean. Thanks for a great girl’s getaway weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

patty b.

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

Clemson drop off

Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

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

Comfortable and quiet

The property was lovely. Comfortable, quiet, and accessible - with all the amenities. The neighborhood is great too. Dave was a helpful host and easy to communicate with. We'd like to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Our favorite cottage in Highlands

Very attractive and clean. The owner was so nice and helpful, always responded quickly. The kitchen had everything we needed and the gas grill worked beautifully, which has not always been our experience with rentals. The fireplace was easy to use and very enjoyable on cool evenings. Hope we’ll be back soon.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

Joan/Atl

Delightful stay! The host David is remarkable! Very tuned into details right up my alley. As in all the other reviews, we found the same wonderful things like the beds supplies all to be very true. You won’t be disappointed! Takes 5 to 7 min to get to town. A home away Fr home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenice P.

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

Peaceful Visit

We celebrated our anniversary in a lovely cottage nestled in the woods. This was the perfect setting and we were greeted with a bottle of wine. The cottage was newly renovated, clean, and included modern conveniences.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

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

Classy Home

Loved this home! Fabulous decor—all of it! Great ambience, clean, cozy, comfy beds/couch, easy to get to, nice touch with the welcome bottle of wine. The screened in back porch was certainly enjoyed. We were in town for an oil painting workshop at the Bascom, we found Highlands to be a charming town with great restaurants and shops. We will definitely be back and hope to stay at this same residence. Thank you for opening your home up to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Perfect yet again!

My husband and I loved our week at Dave’s place in Highlands so much last year that we brought our friends this year to do it all over again. Spent our unplugged week hiking and enjoying the fall leaves in the area. As expected, the home was immaculate and had everything we needed to relax. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great Home!

This home was amazing and very comfortable! The owner has thought of everything that visitors need with the supplies he has provided. The host was very responsive and kind. The home has modern features and is gorgeous! The master bed was comfy. The HVAC system worked great. The master shower is huge. The large TV in the den and screened-in back porch is great. I could go on and on with the awesome features. I highly recommend this rental. We hated to leave! It's very close to downtown Highlands, but in a neighborhood that is very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M., Morganton, North Carolina

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

Great house!

This is such a special find. We absolutely loved this house. We visit Highlands often and this is one of the best houses we have ever stayed in. It was our son's favorite. The beds were SO comfortable... in fact we plan to buy the same exact mattress we slept on because we liked it that much. The house was very clean and the neighborhood is so charming. Dave is a great host and easy to communicate with! You will love your stay at his home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Super cute and comfortable

We had a great time in Highlands. This property has everything you will need for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed the heaters in the bathroom since we stayed on a rather cold weekend. It was nice to step out of the shower to a toasty bathroom. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was luxurious. We didn’t cook much but the kitchen is well-appointed. Our host, David, is very responsive and easy to work with. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

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

Wonderful place

My family (husband kids 3 and 5 and me) stayed at Dave’s house. We loved it there. The main room is cozy but spacious. We loved building fires after a cold day. You can tell he made nice upgrades to the house, not a cheap renovation. It felt like you were staying in a really nice place that someone really cares about. It was really nice to have a lot of basics in the kitchen and not worry about having to bring trash bags and aluminum foil etc since we cook at least a few nights. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott v.

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

Modern home

We loved the cozy, quiet cottage. It is very modernized while maintaining its character of a mountain home. New hardwood floors, new HVAC. Lots of shiplap. Literally everything in the house is updated and upgraded. It is light and airy with just the right amount of outdoor light entering in. Can’t think of any way to improve it. The best VRBO rental we’ve ever had and we’ve had a lot. Less than 10 minutes to Main St., Dry Falls. 17 minutes to Whiteside Mountain. Perfect location. Dave was very responsive with any questions we had and was very helpful with recommendations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb y.

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

CLEAN. comfortable and convenient

Arriving in the rain after a long drive through horrible conditions I was immediately able to relax after I entered this home. It was the cleanest VRBO I have ever been in and the furnishing and bedding are so comfortable. Great decor, awesome fireplace and the kitchen has anything you could possibly need. Dave the host was great with communication and we were greeted with a complimentary bottle of wine. Location to town is so convenient. I would highly recommend this home to anyone coming to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by David C. Hagaman

Host profile image
I am a semi-retired lawyer. I practiced law in Atlanta for 40 years and moved to Athens 10 years ago. While I am not currently practicing law, I am an adjunct professor at the UGA school of law, and I am also a registered mediator. I have undergraduate and law school degrees from UGA. My 2 children also went to UGA. I am an avid outdoor enthusiast and do a lot of hiking and walking.

What makes this property unique

I am committed to using non VOC chemicals in the home.
The master bed is made by Avocado Green.

Languages:

English