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Cozy Quiet Cottage

Cottage in Highlands with kitchen and patio

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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

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
  • Place, Dry Falls

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
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
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Glen Falls - 11 min drive - 4.8 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 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay here. Very cozy and well appointed cottage in quiet neighborhood location. Accommodations were great, home was nicely decorated and we had everything we needed. Good communication with host. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful remodel, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cozy cottage lived up to its name. Iceland decorated, kitchen stocked with more than adequate eating and cooking equipment, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms, fireplace, screened in back porch and front porch with rockers. The home host Dave was very responsive and communicative. The only drawback was the very narrow roads in the house’s neighborhood. It’s conveniently located to town.
View from front porch
Enjoying a fire in the fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely retreat, cozy & comfortable cabin. Very clean & had everything we needed. I have been a Premier VRBO host myself, so i appreciated the extra touches including the complimentary bottle of wine. I chose this cabin because of the close proximity to town & the good reviews on the comfortable bed & it did not disappoint. We celebrated our 48th Anniversary there - had a wonderful time! The owner was in France while we stayed there & still communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay at Dave’s place and we are already looking forward to the next! As always, the cottage was clean and equipped with all we might need during our stay. The kitchen has all necessary cooking utensils, pots/pans/bakeware, and food storage containers, and there is a washer and dryer in the basement available for guest use - just like home. The water pressure is great, beds/pillows comfortable, and location unbeatable. Without a doubt my favorite VRBO.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy quiet cottage is the perfect descriptor. My wife and I were looking for a peaceful spot that was close to Highlands shops and restaurants. Very comfortable place. The cottage is tastefully decorated and well stocked to meet almost any need you may have. Would be our first choice the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cozy cottage! Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. We saw a bear three or four times and it made our day!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was idyllic, quiet, well designed and had everything you could need. So many thoughtful touches. Host very gracious and responsive as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well appointed and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

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

Perfect cottage in Highlands

This was our second visit and we will be back! It’s perfect in every aspect; location, cleanliness, comfort, supplies, etc. Great communication from the host. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

george J.

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

Wonderful home

House in immaculate condition and definitely would recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Lovely Stay

Lovely, cozy home. Super comfy beds…great showers. Peaceful neighborhood. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by David C. Hagaman

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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

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