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Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES

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One of our favorite spaces at Rosebay Cottage is the picturesque covered deck
The enchanting Great Room opens out on to the covered deck
The kitchen features custom cabinetry, soapstone countertops, TV, and coffee bar
The Wildflower Room feels as fresh as its namesake and features a king bed
The Laurel Room is inspired by nature with its timber bed and green tones

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Forest Room

1 Queen Bed

Laurel Room (Lower-Level Primary Suite)

1 Queen Bed

Mushroom Room

1 Queen Bed

River Room

1 Queen Bed

Wildflower Room (Main-Level Primary Suite)

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Laurel Bathroom

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

Main-Level Hall Bath

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

River Bathroom

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

Wildflower Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES

Welcome to Rosebay Cottage, your perfect mountain getaway! This spacious home is nestled in a beautiful forest, offering a secluded escape just 5 minutes from Mainstreet, Highlands. Immerse yourself in nature as you step from the charming, light-filled Great Room onto the stunning covered porch - perfect for sipping your morning coffee or cozying up with a blanket on cool mountain evenings. With five comfortable bedrooms, there’s plenty of space for everyone to spread out. Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a couples’ retreat, or a group getaway, this home has everything you need to relax and unwind.

GREAT ROOM
- Wood burning fireplace
- 65" Smart TV with complimentary Netflix
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Sky Lights
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- Opens on to covered back deck

KITCHEN
- Fully stocked
- 2 Ovens
- Coffee Station
- Smart TV
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- View of forest from sink
- Granite & Soapstone countertops
- Pantry connecting to dining room

DINING ROOM
- Seats 8 with room to pull up 2 more chairs

COVERED DECK
- Wood burning fireplace
- Forest views on all sides
- Built-in Audio System for streaming music
- Gas Grill
- Dining Table

LOWER-LEVEL DEN
- Smart TV
- Games and Toys

BEDROOMS
- Wildflower Room (Main-level Primary Suite): 1 King Bed
- Laurel Room (Lower-level Primary Suite): 1 Queen Bed, Office Space, library with sitting area
- Forest Room: 1 Queen Bed
- Mushroom Room: 1 Queen Bed
- River Room: 1 Queen Bed
*Smart TVs in every bedroom

BATHROOMS
- Wildflower Bath: Walk-in shower
- Laurel Bath: Walk-in shower
- Main-Level Hall Bath (Shared by River and Mushroom
Rooms): Tub/shower combo
- River Room Bath: Tub/shower combo

OTHER DETAILS:
Highchair, Pack-n-play, baby gates, audio baby monitor, sound machine and kids’ plates & utensils are provided

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
One-lane road to house too small for many cars.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
As an FYI, there are security cameras mounted at 3 locations on the EXTERIOR of the home. None are located at any gathering spaces.

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
Note from host: One-lane road to house too small for many cars.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands Hills, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest, while Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Four 65 Woodfire Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded retreat 5 min from Mainstreet - Covered Deck - Fireplaces - NEW UPDATES located?

This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 218 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Della T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice quiet property and an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Girin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for three couples. Great host. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dwight f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed in places all over the world and this is one of the best places ever. Excellent communication from the host and exactly as advertised. We will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Sister Reunion

This is the 3rd time we've stayed at this wonderful home. We love the location, chef's kitchen and covered fireplace on the lanai. Always a great stay at the "Nest".
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fifi J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home! The loveliest rental home ever. Beautiful and very comfortable furnishings, super comfortable beds, big side porch, everything you could possibly need. Everyone in our party agreed that it was like being in someone’s very nice home - it doesn’t feel like a rental. I couldn’t recommend more highly!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Wedding weekend stay

This property was so accomodating for our large family gathering for a wedding weekend. The spacious outdoor patio space, with woodburning fireplace, was particularly welcoming and provided adequate cover from the mountain storms.I would highly recommend this property for a large group of people, with comfortable beds for all, plenty of bathrooms, and cozy living spaces.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was great but would like my security deposit returned to me.
Stayed 25 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great few days in Highlands

We loved the location of the house. The covered porch with a fireplace was a great place to relax after a day of exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chip C.

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

Great Mountain Weekend

A cozy and secluded property, yet close to all of the amenities of town. This home has everything you need to have a great weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona H.

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

Love this house

This home was beautiful and had so much room for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Family in town for wedding

Great place to hang out with family, especially the lovely porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Highlands

We had a great time .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

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

Perfect spot for a girls weekend!

We could not have picked a better place to stay. The house was spacious and well equipped. The beds were so comfortable and the back porch with a fireplace was to die for. It was very close to town and to local restaurants. We would highly recommend to others!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Great

This was definitely my best Vrbo experience. Beautiful home and wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

amanda j.

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

Fantastic porch!

Great location. Shared living spaces were awesome, especially the porch. We had a large party and there was plenty of room for all to gather together. The only complaint is the beds in a couple of the rooms were uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

Amazing Mountain Home

We had a lovely time! The location is great with a close proximity to downtown. Beautiful surrounding, peaceful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V.

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

Great house for my family!

Comfortable , clean, perfect for my family. Fabulous porch!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Get Together

House was very spacious, and everyone had plenty of space very nice deck to enjoy the outdoors!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin W.

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

Great property for food and wine

Enjoyed the house, nice indoor and outdoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle M.

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

An unforgettable Christmas!

My family and I stayed here over Christmas and had the loveliest time. We stayed in and cooked the majority of the time, and the house was perfectly equipped with everything we could've ever needed. Barbara went above and beyond with the Christmas decor which made it extra special and festive! The indoor and outdoor fireplaces were a huge plus. This was exactly what we were looking for and exceeded expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Space for everyone

Plenty of room and privacy for four couples while at the same time providing multiple spaces to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly I.

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

Great property

The location and property were amazing! Me and my friends spent so much time hanging out on the back patio and it was so nice. Host was easy to get in contact with and all of the instructions were super easy to follow. Highly recommend this place for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

melinda q.

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

Highlands stay

Great deck!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mitchell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a group of mature friends!.

Very well cared for property. Well appointed with furniture and items needed to make our stayed a good one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Handley M.

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

Highlands House

Great house! We stayed there with other couples for a wedding weekend and it was convenient and nice. Great porch!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tucker Ennis

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We are Tucker and Sarah Beth Ennis. Tucker grew up playing in the waterfalls around Highlands. Now we live a few hours east but we have been making visits to Highlands as often as we can. The area became even more special to us when we brought our kids here and we dreamed of finding our own place. We were thrilled when we found this house and are so excited to continue sharing this magical place with others!

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