Cabin

1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch!

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A wooden deck with a covered seating area, a TV, and a fireplace.
A wooden deck with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and comfortable seating.
A cabin with a porch, a front door, and a small garden area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Porch or veranda
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Old Edwards Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 13 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch!?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch! on 5 December 2026 start from NZ$5,986, 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.

Is 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 1 Level, 3 Master BRs, 4 BA, Covered Porch! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed at this wonderful vacation home every year for the last 5 years. That should give you a good idea of how exceptional my stays have been. Just finished a 4-week vacation there. Pure bliss!
Stayed 24 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbly equipped with everything we needed. Comfortable beds, great bathrooms, lots of TVs, ample parking, but best of all - the outdoor living on the porch. It’s an easy drive to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two separate living room areas, as well as a lovely back porch for gathering. Ideal set-up for families with children. Every detail has been handled well. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional in EVERY respect!!
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for 3 couples with plenty of privacy

We loved our stay here. 3 King bedrooms all with private bath attached which was great for 3 couples staying. We loved the covered deck with the fireplace, spent most evening out here enjoying each other's company. Would stay here again, for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thanks for the great review. It looks like Highlands in trying to stop short term rentals. Not sure how that is going to work, but it looks like next year you can only book for a week or more. No 4 day rentals. Will keep everyone informed. Thanks for staying with us and taking care of our 2nd home. Housekeeper said our place looked good. Thanks Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed over Christmas and this cabin was a dream come true. It was perfect. It has everything you need. It was so nicely decorated. So much attention to detail. Absolutely charming! Beautiful house, beautiful views. The town is so quaint and hiking nearby is beautiful. Would definitely stay again.
Hiking at Glen Falls nearby. 3 beautiful waterfalls. Less than 3 miles from the house
Outside covered porch was so nice to hang out.
Little bears decorated the place. So cute!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th Anniversary Trip

It was a wonderful charming house! Spacious and cozy-very well equipped. Very close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Hug

Great porch!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Perfect Cabin in Woods.

One of our favorite places we have rented in Highlands and we go usually twice a year. Loved the outside porch where we stayed most of the time. Inside was perfect also. Definitely will return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Why did you rate it a 1?... that really hurts our rentals...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you for sharing!

Great location. Beautiful porch. Loved having coffee in the morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Glad you enjoyed our place. Hope you can come back sometime soon. Safe Travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brothers’ Retreat

This was my 4th stay at this property. A brothers retreat in this instance. It is, without a doubt, my fave mountain rental home. Very well appointed, comfy beds, and very accommodating owners. Looking forward to my next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Vacation

This property was even better than imagined! Had everything we needed and close to town. Lots of room to enjoy our family time! ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Thanks guys,,, sorry about the gas logs, just glad we got it fixed. Come back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay !

Great place to stay for our family of 6 adults and one 6 month old child. Great headquarters for Franklin, Highlands and Cashiers. Kitchen was well stocked with appliances, grill works great , the large deck maybe the best part. Would highly recommend. We all look forwards to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Thanks for you stay. Want you to come back next year. You must have left some good stuff in the trash because the next guest had a bear to visit. Will try to send you the video... thanks again. Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House and perfect loaction

Perfect lay out of living areas and bedrooms. All furniture and appliances excellent quality. Extremely well stocked. Location only a few minutes from downtown Highlands and convenient to roads leading to other towns/attractions. One of the best VRBO experiences we have had. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lazy Bear Cottage

This cottage has everything you need in Highlands. It’s clean, spacious, has two great living areas and a wonderful wraparound deck with fire pit. It is also very close to downtown and within walking distance of Mirror Lake. Our family has been visiting Highlands for the last 5 years and this is the best place we have stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, clean, and welcoming

This property was perfect for our visit to the Highlands. The house was just as pictured. Very clean, spacious, and had everything we needed. Neil, the owner, was easy to communicate with and he responded very promptly. Thank you for. Wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing mountain getaway/retreat

The mountain home above Mirror Lake was an amazing place to stay. The home is beautifully appointed and well-equipped, with absolutely everything we needed for our visit. The setting and views were gorgeous, and we especially enjoyed the wonderful wraparound deck (with sheltered areas that were very welcome on the day it rained!). We highly recommend this exceptional property and gracious hosts, and would definitely book again if we are in the Highlands area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2023
Gail, thank you for the great review. My family is here for Thanksgiving and we found the folded bear book. THANK YOU! Did you make that or did someone with you do it. I noticed it was signed and dated. Thank you again. Have a wonderful Holiday Season. Come back to see us. Neil
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spend a week in Highlands every summer. We revel in the cooler temperatures and love the nearby hiking opportunities. This was our first stay at this house and we were thrilled with the experience. As others have said, the porch is delightful. Much of the time we were at the house was spent here. The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday trip!

We celebrated Christmas in Highlands with a family of 3 couples and an infant. This is my second time renting this property and it is great! Super clean, comfortable, love the 3 king bedrooms all with en-suites and the best is the large outdoor covered deck with heaters, fireplace and tv. Very well stocked kitchen. Only 1.5 mikes to downtown. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most amazing porch!

This home was so gorgeous, spacious yet cabin feeling. We had plenty of room for 3 couples for a wk. And the porch? OMG, never seen one better. Outdoors but partially closed in w/heaters & fireplace to stay warm on those chilly days. Loved Highlands and Franklin. Great shopping and restaurants. Will be back.and Franklin
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2025
They were great guest and took good care of our little piece of paradise. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home In Highlands!

Very nice and comfortable home located in a nice and convenient neighborhood. More spacious than we imagined. The deck, furniture, and fireplace were delightful, we referred to the space as “the outdoor family room”! We would love to return to this beautiful home again in the future! Neil and Cheryl were very nice and prompt to communicate with, we thank them very much for sharing their home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

old friends together again

Friends for over forty years, we were fortunate to spend a week in this lovely home. Even though we had rain three days, we enjoyed the outdoor sitting room so much. It was even cool enough to have a cozy fire. We cooked several nights and found the kitchen well equipped and supplied. Over all a wonderful time in a lovely home. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Real Gem

Tucked away in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, this home is a real gem, especially for adults. 3 Bedrooms, each with super-comfy King beds (with 1 bedroom also having 2 twin Quality linens, towels, furniture, appliances, etc). This is a home that the owners also use; and the pride they put in their home is evident everywhere you look. This is my 3rd stay at this wonderful home, and many more are anticipated. My go-to place when I travel to the Highlands area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

This property was great! The pictures do not do it justice! It was super cute, comfortable with lovely decor and very comfortable beds! The outdoor covered area with the gas fireplace was definitely a plus and so enjoyable. Our group was four older adults celebrating a 65th birthday and we had plenty of room to spread out. The location was great. The house was well equipped and we were there when hurricane Helene hit. Thankfully they had flashlights, candles and extra water on hand. It was an amazing experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal location, secluded yet close to town

First time staying at the Little Bear Cottage, but hopefully not the last! We have been coming to the Highlands for 13 years and stayed in several different homes, but this is easily our #1. All on 1 level. just 3 steps, which was great for us (70-something). Well stocked with amenities., nice dishes and silverware TVs everywhere. Rooms and bathrooms were spacious and comfortable. We had friends stay with us who had never experienced the Highlands before and they loved it. We are already talking about this as a location for future get togethers. You are just a few minutes from town, but it was so quiet and peaceful, you would have thought you were miles from civilization. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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