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Exterior
Welcome to Nestledown
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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

About this property

Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!

Welcome to Nestledown –a peaceful retreat surrounded by native rhododendron nestled amongst the mountains of Highlands, NC. From the moment you enter the driveway you will be drawn to the quaint two bedroom, two bath cottage with a welcoming front porch.

The open floor plan to the great room encourages memorable times with family, friends or that special someone. Skylights allow the natural warmth of the North Carolina sunlight to fill the room. Comfortable furniture and a spacious eating area gives guests a home-away-from-home feeling. Timber accents add rustic charm to this mountain home. A stone fireplace provides additional warmth for those chilly evenings. Each bedroom features Queen beds with ensuite bathrooms and is accompanied by a flat screen TV and cable connections providing local, sports, music and movie channels.

The crisp clean mountain air can be enjoyed from the cozy front porch or stretch out on the expansive two-level deck overlooking the private wooded backyard. If you like a little background music to your natural setting, you can enjoy your CDs piped through a pair of outdoor speakers. An open front and side lawn are perfect for outdoor activities.

If you wish to pull yourself away from the tranquility of the cottage, you only have a few minutes drive to downtown Highlands to enjoy world-class dining and shopping. Alternatively, Cashiers affords similar high level entertainment and is nearly as close.


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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is in the mountains. Old Edwards Club and Highlands Country 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. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 37 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 41 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Lake Keowee - 43 min drive - 59.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$297, 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 Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Whiteside Mountain. Old Edwards Club and Highlands Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 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. 105 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well kept home. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, and big bathrooms. Very clean. Hosts were lovely and communicative. Well tucked away into the woods yet close to Main St Highlands and a decent distance to Cashiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Our hosts were easy to communicate with and made sure we had all the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay in Highlands. Very much appreciated and plan to stay there again on our next visit to the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Lovely cottage

Great communication and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred Evans B.

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

Cozy and completely stock cottage that is close to all the mountain destinations.

Cozy and complete for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Nice and beautiful place

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delia S.

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

Peaceful convenience

Location is idea for exploring Highlands, Owners are very friendly and extend a warm welcome during your stay! Home is cozy and spacious. Thank you Brian!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Lives up to Its Name!

As we were there for three days of wedding festivities, this home gave us the rest and relaxation at the end of each day! The atmosphere and decor was out of this world! Would definitely stay there again to be able to explore the surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

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

Perfect location to Highlands

Our second time at this property. Always clean and excellent location for Highlands or Cashiers area. Secluded and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick Get a Way

My wife and I like to visit WNC at least a couple of times during the summer. This was a very nice visit and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pieter G.

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

Cozy

Pretty, Quiet and Peaceful. Great relaxation in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect for a family with small children.

This isn’t the first time we’ve rented this house and we keep coming back because it is one level with no scary stairs and it’s the perfect size for us. We have three small children - 2, 4, and 6 - and we love that the driveway is easy to access and the house is one story.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

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

Cashier’s getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay at Nestledown. We’ve been coming to the area for the last four years and this is our favorite. It’s quiet and well furnished. It’s also close to Cashiers, Highlands and Glenville Lake. The owners are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great find in Highlands North Carolina

We have rented all over Highlands while our new home was under construction. This was one of our favorite locations. The communication with the host was superb and we found the home to be exactly as described and extremely clean. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good time

Good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Nestledown

Thank you for sharing your cottage. It was perfect for our stay and convenient for Cashiers and Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck and Larayne S.

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

April 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Brian's property! Everything was very well appointed and the communication with the host was excellent. Property was in excellent shape, very clean and we will be returning for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

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

Exceeded expectations

Excellent communication from host before trip & during our stay. Absolutely loved the property and the cottage. Pictures don’t do it justice. I felt like Snow White in her enchanted cottage in the forest. Clean, quiet, secluded, easy access to Highlands & Cashiers, equipped with everything we needed for our stay in each room and space. I would recommend this property and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

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

Nestledown

This house has a great layout with two ends suite bedrooms and a large great room. There is a separate laundry room that closes off too! Great for short stays as well as long ones. You will enjoy the location and the quietude of this house. Enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 91 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Great Time!

We had a great time! The property was as advertised. It is about 5 minutes from downtown Highlands and 15 minutes from "central" Cashiers. It was very convenient to the various hiking trails in the area. The Owner/Property Manager sent detailed directions a few days before we arrived (also called me) which were very helpful. There were plenty of dishes, silverware, glasses, etc and the wifi reception was excellent. We do recommend this property and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Nature Explorations in Highlands. NC Area

We had a delightful four night stay which met and exceeded our expectations. Brian was a wonderful host. The check-in process was seamless; instructions prior to arrival were thorough and helpful. He ensured all our needs were met, checked in and followed up throughout. The house was clean and comfortable, well-equipped and had everything we needed. Lovely location in a natural setting. We enjoyed meeting some friendly neighbors who showed us where to look for blue fireflies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

PERFECT for small families!

Clean, organized, great location. Easy driveway, nice walk to a really cool store. This is our third or fourth time renting this property and we love it. It’s the perfect size for families. We have three kids - 1, 3, and 5. They shared the second bedroom and bath and it was a great size. It’s one story so there are no fancy (scary) stairs for little kids. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals and the fireplace is a fun bonus for us Floridians. Our favorite house to rent in North Carolina!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marsha U.

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

A nest near Highlands

The name Nestledown seems to refer to bird nests, for you’ll find bird and nest-themed curios everywhere you look. This is a relatively new house with rustic decor. You’ll appreciate the roominess, cleanliness, and attention to detail throughout. It’s better than the photos online show. This is not a “host-free” property. The host will want to speak to you by phone before you arrive and will text you frequently during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Mountain get away

Nestledown was in a fantastic location; convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. The cabin was perfect for two couples ….a great table for games and eating plus the kitchen had all the supplies we needed. There was a lovely back porch, private and great for evening cocktails. My reason for giving the cabin 4 stars for cleanliness, was I think they forgot to clean under the beds. Not something I normally look at, but when I dropped a pill, it had to be retrieved from the dust bunnies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Comfortable, clean mountain cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Nestledown. Brian provided all the information we needed and texted to be sure we had everything we needed upon arrival. Parking in the driveway is easy and the neighborhood is lovely and safe. The location between Highlands and Cashiers was perfect, but we did spend more time in Highlands which was a very easy drive. The house is clean, nice kitchen that we cooked several meals in and had everything we needed. Morning coffee and evening dinners on the back deck are nice. The trees offer 100% privacy from neighbors. Very quiet. Perfect for a family of four or two couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect for Thanksgiving Week!

My family usually stays in the Highlands/Cashiers area for Thanksgiving week but now with a toddler... space is needed so we rent our own place. We chose Nestledown because we wanted two bedrooms on the same floor (learned a lesson from last year) and two separate bathrooms (so we didn’t wake up our daughter - again, live and learn). Nestledown is PERFECT. The house was set up exactly how we needed it. Two bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, and living room were all open so as long as we kept the other doors closed our daughter could roam freely. The house was clean, and though it was decorated very nicely it wasn’t TOO decorated with lots of clutter. We felt comfortable letting our almost-two-year-old walk around without being scared she’d get into something. The fireplace was super easy to use, the tv had just enough channels, the kitchen had everything we needed, and for whatever reason our daughter LOVED the bench at the dining room table rather than the chairs. So thank you for that. :) The bathroom that we used was awesome - I don’t know if they had extra heating put in but this Florida girl appreciated not freezing to death after a shower!! We would’ve LOVED to use the hot tub, but I’m pregnant and it wasn’t part of our vacation this time. It was really well set up though - you take a few steps down from the back porch and it’s on a nice private level. I’m sad we didn’t get to use it. The driveway was very easy to park in and get out of. I’ve parked in some Ike driveways in NC. This driveway was fairly straight and level, lots of room to unpack and pack, and get in and out of. That’s a plus when you come in a big truck (because you never know what you’ll find in NC). They’re super close to some awesome shopping, too, so if that’s your thing you are in luck! You’ve got Cashiers to one side and Highlands to another. You just can’t beat it. Oh, and as far as directions - you can use GPS and you’ll get there fine but the owners will give you slightly different directions. USE. THE. OWNER’S. DIRECTIONS. It’s a little easier coming in their way - I felt like Austin Powers turning around after I missed the driveway the first time coming in. Don’t do that. Overall we LOVED this house. We are hoping to book it next year! It was perfect for a small family. Owners were super nice and the house was clean and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

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