Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting on the wall.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a bookshelf with books.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a red ottoman, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden bench, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

View map
Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 49 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat?

As of 2 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$1,916, 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 Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Designer Cabin in Highlands, NC – Luxe Outdoor Living - Pet-Friendly Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffside Lake Recreation Area and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Dry Falls is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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. 35 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 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
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, well stocked , very comfortable. Would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2026
Morning, Thanks for the 10/10.. we are so glad you enjoyed the Stag. Hopefully you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rented this property for a girls trip to celebrate all of us turning 50 this year. The house is in a great location, very clean, and stocked with everything you need. The host is very responsive with communication as well. Highly recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2026
Thanks so much for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed the Stag and your celebration. We look forward to you staying with us again. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at The Stag immensely. The house is beautifully decorated and loaded with comfortable provisions and furnishings that got our vacation off to a smooth start. We stayed for the month of August to get out of Florida's heat and humidity and take in the area's gorgeous waterfalls and fine restaurants. During the month several other couples joined us for a few nights in the spacious guest rooms. The back porch was a pleasant spot to enjoy a glass of wine in the early evening. The neighborhood was a great place to walk our little dog.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed the Stag as much as we do. We hope you can escape the heat again next year and stay with us again. Chris and Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay at The Stag! We’ve been coming to Highlands for 15 years and this was one of our favorite houses that we’ve ever stayed in. It was very well stocked - anything we needed in the kitchen, laundry room, etc was in there. Even camping chairs to take to the outdoor concerts at the park! WiFi was plenty strong for taking work calls/zoom meetings. The house is about 10-12 minutes to downtown Highlands and 20-25 minutes to Cashiers - so super convenient location. Chris was super responsive anytime we had a question. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
Thanks so much for the great review and taking care of the Stag. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at The Stag was wonderful! Chris and Joy have made a beautiful retreat, and I don't think they missed a single detail! Beautifully decorated, clean, cozy, and if you forgot something from home- they probably have it! Super comfy bed, and luxury linens will give you the best nights sleep at the end of the day. Simply just the perfect place to slow down and enjoy Highlands. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2026
Wow. What a great review. Thank you so much. We work hard to make our properties the best and its great to get confirmation that we are on the right path. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Have a great Easter weekend and enjoy the spring weather, Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and well well-kept home close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! Please stay with us again soon!! Chris and Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super family friendly, beautifully decorated, central to Highlands and Cashiers. Perfect property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2025
Thanks for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can visit us again. Happy Holidays, Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place and close to Highlands downtown. It was comfortable and totally as represented. We would stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank you for the great review. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, more than adequately appointed and beautifully designed home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
Thanks for the great review. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful stay at The Stag. So well appointed and welcoming in every way. Thank you Chris and Joy.Steve and Terry
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect get away!

Great get away. Cabin was beautiful and great location to enjoy all that Highlands has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thanks for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to you visiting us again. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin in the mountains

Beautifully decorated and with incredible attention paid to every detail! Well stocked kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities made our stay a breeze - truly one of the best and most thoughtful VRBO homes we have stayed with - we hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2024
Good morning Rachael, Thank you for the great review. We look forward to you staying with us in the future. Chris and Joy Highlandsrentalproperties.com
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Stag

Beautiful property, well appointed, excellent location. We enjoyed our time in this lovely home and hope to rent it again the same time next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2024
Sorry for the delayed response Paula, We are so glad you enjoy the Stag and we look forward to you staying with us again. Chris and Joy Highlandsrentalproperties
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Highlands

House in great location, close to town and hiking. Also in very nice area to walk around. Chris was very responsive to our requests Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thanks for the great review Howard. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place! Extremely accommodating with detail! Thank you! Enjoyed it very much❤️⭐️

Beautiful stay at your house! Thank you! ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2024
Thanks for the great review and 5 stars. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

We stayed at The Stag just before Christmas and absolutely loved it! The house was beautiful with every detail thought through, from the decor to the amenities. They even had it beautifully decorated for Christmas! The beds were comfortable with cozy linens & blankets, the kitchen was well stocked, the location was perfect, and the owners were responsive to communication. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2025
Thank yo so much for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope that you can visit us again. We hope you have a great 2025. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We were very please and especially with the cleanness of the home as well as all the comfort details. Fans,charging cords on the night stands,Irons Ironing boards, Kitchen supplies etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thanks for the great review. We strive to provide everything a guest could need to make their trip as easy as possible. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for additional needs. Thanks for staying with us and we hope you can visit again, Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home, Great Location

We loved our time at The Stag. Chris was easy to communicate with and quick with his responses. The home was clean, well equipped, and had an awesome outdoor set up. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2024
Thank you so much for the great review! We would love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This house was perfect! So clean and well furnished. Everything we could have needed was right there. Great attention to every detail!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2023
Good afternoon Susan, Thanks so much for the kind review. WE are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous House

We attended a wedding at Flat Mountain Farm, which was less than half a mile up the road so this location was super convenient for us. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. One of our favorite amenities was the table top “fire” on the side porch. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Thanks so much for the great review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you can visit us again. Congrats on your son's wedding. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chic cozy cottage

Beautifully renovated and decorated Highlands home. Perfect location—quiet but very close to town. Loved sitting by the fire and making s’mores at the fire pit. Chris was a wonderful and accommodating host. Highly recommend this home for your next Highlands getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and being a great guest. Glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Hope you can return soon.,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular cabin and appointments

Beautiful cabin with 5 star appointments throughout. The artwork is beyond expectations and all the interior decor is gorgeous. The outdoor seating areas are perfect- so relaxing. Love being .2 mile walk to hiking trails. Thank you for allowing dogs, they loved it as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you and Jim, and especially the pups, enjoyed your stay. We look forward to you staying with us in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Advetised

The Stag was an excellent property. Very clean and well equipped. Made extensive use of outdoor space. Less than a 10 min drive into Highlands. Bed in master suite was very comfortable. TVs in all rooms, and outside, was a bonus. Will definitely stay again if available.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank you for the 10/10 review. We hope you can stay with us again in the future. Chris & Joy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

The house, the amenities and the attention to detail were spot on and made everything flawless. The furnishings and the bedding were very comfortable and relaxing. It truly made this the pefect stay for my daughter's wedding. I highly recommend to anyone looking in the area. Thanks Chris and Joy.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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