10/10 Excellent
Josh O.
8 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Josh O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Cabin
VIEW! Romantic Cabin for 2 - Secluded yet close to picturesque Highlands
Cabin in Highlands with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Highlands, NC
- Place, Cullasaja River Gorge5 min drive
- Place, Highlands Playhouse5 min drive
- Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts5 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Primary Down
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Half Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Primary Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
VIEW! Romantic Cabin for 2 - Secluded yet close to picturesque Highlands
Your romantic Highlands mountain getaway begins with this darling cabin, "Orchard View." While it's a 3-bedroom home, we've made a 1-bedroom option available just for 2 people who want more space than the typical hotel room. Your rental includes a full kitchen, all living and dining areas, porches and fire pit, king bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. (Note that the top floor with 2 bedrooms will be unoccupied, yet NOT included in this rental). A cozy and comfortable retreat, it offers a private mountain escape with breathtaking views, fine linens, a fully-functional kitchen, and loads of privacy - yet only 3 miles from Highlands center. This renovated cabin sits on 5 private acres, perched on the edge of the Nantahala national forest. You'll have a balance of seclusion and easy access to everything the area offers less than 10 minutes away: fine dining, shopping, performing arts, fishing, golf, tennis, waterfalls and hiking galore. We vacation in the cabin as often as possible and it's equipped for both long or short stays. We're sure you'll love it as much as we do.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Highlands
Highlands is home to this cabin. 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 Highlands Aerial Park. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting.
Highlands, NC
What's nearby
- Cullasaja River Gorge - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- Highlands Playhouse - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
- Highlands Art Gallery - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
- The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
- Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
Restaurants
- Shell - 7 min drive
- Calders Coffee Cafe - 6 min drive
- Blue Bike Cafe - 7 min drive
- Four 65 Woodfire Bistro - 7 min drive
- The Ugly Dog Public House - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Mary Wilson
Hi there! I've lived all over the US and specialized in property rehab and short term rentals for the past 15 years. You could say I found my passion. :) While I'm not new to hosting, I'm new to VRBO and I hope you'll stay with us. I've been visiting the Highlands area as often as possible with my family for the past decade. We love it! and hope to call it "home" one day soon.
Why they chose this property
The cabin is in a small development that remains largely un-built so there is always lots of privacy and quiet, yet you're just a quick drive (3 miles) from the center of everything Highlands offers.
What makes this property unique
I come to Highlands first and foremost to unplug and enjoy nature - it's a great way to get back in touch with what's most important in life. The cabin is beautifully built to enjoy a cozy, woodsy feeling as well as the spectacular long-range view of Blue Valley. You can see lots of nature (dear, bear, owls, etc.) while just sitting on the deck, or quickly be at a wonderful hike/waterfall. The cabin is not the best choice for those who need to be highly connected, but rather a perfect fit for (mostly) unplugging and unwinding.
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