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Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home

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Main living room with wood burning fireplace.
All the room in the world!
Enjoy the view of the mountains from your large deck
Open concept kitchen adjacent to large dining space and living room.
Spacious kitchen, stocked with everything a chef could want!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Scaly Mountain, NC
  • Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Highlands Aerial Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home

PERFECT YEAR ROUND VACATION HOME - GORGEOUS VIEWS, SPACIOUS ROOMS, GLORIOUS ESCAPE!

Enjoy a 360 degree view, adventure and tranquillity in this peaceful 4000 sq ft, mountain vacation home. Situated on four acres, shaded by mature trees on a hill top, this home features a open concept kitchen and dining area with a huge living room, spacious bedrooms, a lower level game room and beautiful grounds.

In spring, summer and fall the deck is the perfect spot for barbecues, visiting and sunset views. Cozy up to a roaring fire in the upstairs living room when the weather turns chilly. Year round, the huge media room on the lower level beckons for football, movie nights and gamin

The enormous beamed great room on the main level is perfect for family and friends to gather surrounded by mountain and pasture views, lovely stone fireplace, flat screen TV, and dining table seating 12.

Guests will rest comfortably in 3 huge en-suite King Sized bedrooms, 1 Queen sized bedroom plus 1 Full sized sofabed in the private office. All top floor rooms open onto the spacious deck, ideal for enjoying the views, dining and social activities.

The very large lower level media room has a large flat screen TV with video gaming ports, Surround Sound Home Theatre and Blu-Ray DVD player. The room is complete with couches, an additional dining area surrounded with windows, and a separate entrance. Two bedrooms are located on the lower level (1 King bed / en-suite bath plus 1 Queen bed.) Washer/dryer is located on the lower level.

Keywords: Mountain Home

Property manager

Patricia Fouts

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Absolutely!
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Events

Events allowed
If prearranged with host at time of booking
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well trained, addl deposit and medical records
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: If prearranged with host at time of booking
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Aerial Park and Highlands Biological Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Scaly Mountain, NC

What's nearby

  • Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highlands Aerial Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 17 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcoming and spacious Year Round Family Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Aerial Park and Fisher Lake are also within 3 miles (5 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. 26 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful location and spacious yard for our grandchildren to play.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ROSEMARY M.

2nd stay

Love this area, hope to come back.
Stayed 23 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

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

2019 Highlands trip

Great place, Great house,Great location...had a fabulous summer vacation.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

George H.

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

Great place for families with small kids

We found this spacious house great for our needs with 5 small kids and a golden puppy. Beautiful surroundings and easy access to local hikes with gorgeous views - plenty of activities available indoor and outdoor + cozy fireplace for evening adults only relaxation 😉
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wynn C.

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

Excellent Choice!

Everything about our stay truly exceeded our expectations! The house is huge and the accommodations were perfect! Great location! Quite and peaceful! We had an amazing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Getaway

We had a very relaxing and fun time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Very nice house and property - beautiful location!!

We LOVED staying here. So beautiful - pastures to view and nearby trails and waterfalls for hiking. Lots of room in the house with two living areas, 3 full bedrooms and one pull-out couch in a separate room, so 4 single ladies were well accommodated :-) Would definitely like to return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ROSEMARY M., Tallahassee

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

Have stayed here before

Big Older home in beautiful old neighborhood. I was allowed to check in early , very helpful to me. I like Mrs Carpenter the caretaker
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Beautiful Property

We love this property! It is very spacious inside and has a beautiful view of Winfield Farm. It is a short 12 min drive to Highlands and 18 min drive to Clayton. The owners and caretakers were very kind and available whenever we needed them. We will definitely rent again, if they will have us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron A., Titusville FL USA

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

Excellent Location

Quiet secluded location. Clean, cozy, and comfortable. This spacious well-furnished home accommodated 3 couples very well. Very Nice game room. Great fireplace. Kitchen has more amenities than expected or encountered in our travels. Great porch with nice outside furniture. Nice fire pit area. Excellent communication and response from the property managers.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jim S.

Christmas in the mountains was a fun family experience

We enjoyed fireside stories and hot drinks almost every night. On inclimate days, while the winds and rain moved through the area, we had quality time with the grandchildren; and on the clear and cold days, we were able to do some snow tubing and ice skating. The scenic drives through the mountains were like a tour through nature and the destination towns were fun and festively decorated for the season.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dolores G.

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

Just pack you clothes

Because this house has everything you’ll need in the kitchens, bathrooms, and everywhere else. Very well equipped and we wanted for nothing. The house is on a large lot, with beautiful flowers, trees, and large grassy expenses. At an altitude of 3850 feet the climate was wonderful even in July. We hope to rent this home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francis T., Aiken, SC 29801

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

July-August 2012

Wonderful place to spend two months out of the summer heat. Home is very comfortable with a large deck for outside activities. Large yard for our hound dog to claim as her own. Walking trails are easy and very scenic. The kitchen is very well equipped and easy for the chef. Internet is adequate for streaming favorite shows. Short drive of 20 minutes to Clayton,, Ga and 15 minutes to Highalnds. Hope to return as this is the best of the mountains.
Stayed 59 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Comfortable home, fantastic property!

This home was even more impressive than advertised. We all agreed that the photos cannot do it justice! The setting is beautiful, so quiet, and with views of the mountains and nearby pastures, as promised. We stayed Christmas week when the temperatures dipped to below 0, but the house was warm, cozy, and spacious for the 6 of us (4 adults, 2 children, and a dog). The only minor shortcoming is that the house could use some detail dusting (e.g., closet louvers, baseboards) and would likely only be an issue if one is highly allergic; more importantly, the kitchen and bathrooms were immaculate. We brought everything we thought we would need with us, but still, the kitchen was very well stocked with everything - a wine opener, garlic press, good pot, pans, dishes, etc. We inadvertently left behind a couple of items and these were sent back to us quickly, for which we were immensely grateful. A perfect stay! I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

Amazing View and Family Friendly Home

We simply had a perfect week for our time at this Scaly Mountain home. The property for this home is simply breathtaking. In almost every direction, you see mountains. It sits next to a gorgeous farm field with a pond. It is a great place to rest and relax!!! The house is about 15-20 minutes from Highlands. It is so close to several waterfalls and breathtaking overlooks of the mountains. We had four adults and four kids (under the age of 8) there. Plenty of space, so we did not feel cramped at all!!! I also did not feel like I had to be on edge thinking my kids would destroy everything. This is a very comfortable home. The kitchen had everything we needed to fix meals. The house had wi-fi which was needed since we did not have cell service. If you have kids, there is a tubing/gem mining/trout fishing pond in the summer and ice skating rink and tubing hill in the winter, that is five minutes away. Our kids had a blast!!! To be honest, one of our kids was crying because he did not to leave! The owner's did a FABULOUS job communicating with me regarding our stay!!!! We would like to go back again in the fall to see the leaf color change and then again in the winter to see all views.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

Magical Christmas Holiday with Family and Friends

My husband and I had a truly special stay at this lovely home in the mountains of North Carolina. We visited the Highlands area to reunite with family for the Christmas Holidays and introduce our 3-month old daughter, so it was important for us to find just the right place to stay for this trip. We were so lucky to have found this comfortable mountain retreat. Throughout our stay, we were able to welcome friends from Kentucky, family from New Jersey and Texas, and a good number of relatives from the NC area as well. This home was the best possible fit for all of our entertaining needs for the holiday season! There was plenty of space for everyone to spend time around the fire, do some holiday baking in the kitchen, share a family meal together in the dining room, and have movie nights/game nights in the entertainment area downstairs. My husband is quite the chef, and we were so pleased to find the kitchen so well-stocked with a range of gourmet equipment and gadgets. He was in culinary heaven! We even made use of the grill on the deck, and really enjoyed an afternoon barbecue in the cool mountain air with a stunning view. We were excited to show our friends some of the highlights of the surrounding area, and the house was the perfect jumping-off point for visiting some wonderful restaurants, participating in a wine-tasting event, doing some last-minute holiday shopping, and visiting some of the waterfalls nearby. The bedrooms were spacious and there was plenty of room in the master BR to set up a crib for our newborn daughter. We built a lot of memories with family and friends during our holiday, and staying in this beautiful home made it all possible.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Beautifully property with a homey feel!

My family and I had an amazing time staying here as we prepared for a wedding in the Highland's area. Lots of room for kids to play. It feels like a home away from home. The owners and property managers are extremely responsive, accommodating and overall great people. I can't wait to come back here for another family, mountain getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derrick E.

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

The Great Escape

This home was perfect for our two families - seven in total. The location is picturesque and only 15 minutes from Highlands. We enjoyed many nearby hikes and waterfalls. Our hosts and the property managers were gracious, friendly, and helpful. We felt more like we were staying at a friend’s place.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Excellent relaxing stay

We really enjoyed staying at the home, even though it was experiencing some unfortunate water damage in the basement. We were not affected much by that condition and were made aware in advance, and the owners were very accommodating. Its a great location, wonderful views, and very quiet.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful weather! Enjoyed driving down the windy roads.

Enjoyed Highlands And Cashiers. Plan on staying longer next year and bring more family and friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie V., Port Saint Lucie, FL

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

Huge home with beautiful viewd

Very large home In beautiful North Carolina mountains was great for my family and my sister's family to meet for vacation. My only issue was that the place was very dusty and needed a real good deep clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

C T.

Lovely, spacious house!

The property was nice-spacious, well appointed, with plenty of room for our three families. It had several spaces for everyone to relax and enjoy each other's company. The kitchen was huge and well stocked with equipment and staples. My only mild complaint was that it was slightly dusty, not as though someone didn't dust just that with the type of house it is I wouldn't recommend it to someone with allergies. We also killed about a dozen hornets inside, but the house is in the woods after all. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barnett m.

A very pleasant home, with helpful care takers

It is indeed welcoming and spacious. I miss not having a screened porch, (there is an open deck) but everything else is lovely and convenient.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth A., New Smyrna Beach FL

Perfect accommodations for our large multi generational family!

Perfect accommodations for our large multi generational family! There may be lots of properties out there that have sufficient number of bedrooms for our family, but not too many that also have extra large and comfortable gathering rooms - living rooms and dining rooms. This property was located halfway between Dillard, Georgia and Highlands, North Carolina, so very convenient. Beautiful mountain views! Neighbors are not too close, so our kids and grandkids were able to run around freely without us worrying about them bothering anybody. We enjoyed a fire in the fire pit a couple of nights, cooking hotdogs and S'mores, of course. We enjoyed the close proximity to the waterfalls and hiking trails, as well as driving into Franklin to let the kids experience gem mining. The caretakers were a delightful couple and very accommodating. The bar has been set higher now for next year's family vacation property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barnett m.

A lovely, spacious home

I and many guests had a very good vacation in the house at Winfield Farm. The hosts provided a welcoming atmosphere and a well-stocked home. It's in a peaceful setting close to Highlands' many attractions, and the deck and comfortable rooms made it fun to stay home, too. The big yard, swing set, and playhouse are wonderful for children.

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Fouts

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Our family loves this part of North Carolina and have vacationed here for years. We especially enjoy the sunset views and walks around the property.

Why they chose this property

Our property is an easy drive from Atlanta and Ashville. There is something for everyone of all ages to do! Outdoor enthusiasts love the great hiking trails, river rafting and fishing. There is also fantastic shopping and wonderful restaurants and breweries closeby.

What makes this property unique

Our home offers plenty of space to stretch out and relax. It is easily accessible from NC 106 and convenient to Highlands, Cashiers and Clayton while offering exceptional privacy and unique views.

Languages:

English