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spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch

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Plenty of level parking
Living room with wood burning fireplace and flat screen TV
Reading nook adjacent to the living room
Expanded view of living room and reading nook
Dining room seats 8 and porch seats 4 additional guests

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch



Sa-Hi Cottage is a great place to relax and enjoy a get away to Highlands. You are close to downtown, but feel like you are in our "rain forest" when you are sitting on the large screened porch or grilling on the deck.
Parking for 2 cars for extended family vacations
All modern conveniences are provided plus comfy beds, gourmet kitchen, hi speed wireless, extensive steaming and plenty
of books, games and movies for those rain forest afternoons!!!
Large flat screen TV in living room and each bedroom has a flat screen TV too!
In the fall and winter, enjoy the amazing large wood burning fireplace
Whether you stay for a long weekend or for the season, you will want to return again and again...
Recently added a Guest House, My-Hi , to the main property and it
can be added to your reservation for an additional nightly fee of $175

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet fee $75 (total)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 727032vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest, while Highlands Playhouse and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is spring&summer datesavail/classic updated Intowncottage/pets ok/great screenporch located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

Great Getaway

What a wonderful home and great place to stay. Everything was perfection and so cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you Adam!! So glad that you enjoyed your stay You were a wonderful guest. Carole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

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

Cozy Cabin

This cozy cabin is close to Highlands and very accommodating for dogs. Our Host was very responsive to our inquiries.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Pleasant clean and roomy

We enjoyed our stay very much.The house was very roomy and 2 porches So we could enjoy the outdoors too,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks John!!! Your family of 9 was the largest group I’ve hosted so glad everyone had plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the inside and outside spaces. Carole (owner)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway

Perfect home for family. We arrived to a clean welcoming home that accommodated 7 of us comfortably. Nothing was lacking in the kitchen for our Thanksgiving dinner. When we next plan a trip to Highlands we hope to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2020
Susan Susan Thank you for the review! I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope Sa-Hi will become a Holiday tradition. Carole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les J.

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

Les

Great property and close to Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Nicely Decorated & Clean

Carole is very organized and is a pleasure to work with. We enjoyed the roominess and cleanliness of this cottage. Beautifully decorated with a kitchen that is extremely well equipped. Lastly, we loved the location with it being less than a mile from Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a great house-Why 1 Location 3 minutes from town 2 Open spacious floor plan tastefully decorated 3 FIREPLACE ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️ 4 Fully supplied kitchen 5 Very cooperative owner Will definitely come again and recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Bill Thank you for the GREAT review! I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay. You were a wonderful guest and I look forward to hosting you again. Carole
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary T.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

2019

Property manager great to work with. Layout of the house is perfect for several families. The house needs a good cleaning, clothes in dryer was still damp and smelled of mildew.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

sandra m.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

an honest review

Pros: -- fantastic location close to town and the grocery store -- good layout of the house -- newer appliances in the kitchen Cons: -- the house was extremely dirty: -drawers in the bedrooms were either filled with personal effects or so dirty that you wouldn't want to put your things in them. -bedding had to be washed by us when we arrived. pillows were smelly and old. -dust everywhere. including on candles/ tchotchkes which were all over the house, patio, everywhere. -the guest bedroom on the main level had a half eaten can of cat food under the bed along with a bowl of crusted over cat food. -- one of the smaller bedrooms (where my children slept) had a metal sculpture over the bed (which was barely secured) that fell and broke a lamp on the nightstand. luckily, my children were not hurt and we didn't have to the go the emergency room. thus, property is not family friendly. -- downstairs, you can hear ever little noise from upstairs- even the movement of chairs -- check out is at 11am, and the cleaners were there at 10:50am taking towels out of the bathroom so we couldn't finish up in the bathroom. yes, we checked out about 30 mins late and the owner had a fit. in sum, would not return and would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Sandra Reviews are always appreciated but I do feel the need to clarify a few things. The aforementioned wall hanging has been there for 8 years without any issues. I am going to assume that your children were playing on the bed and dislodged it and therefore it fell off the wall. It broke an antique milk glass shade on the lamp next to the bedside table . I understand that accidents happen but when they do, guests generally offer an explanation and offer to pay fior any damage!! You did neither. However I’m glad that only my property was damaged and your children are ok!! To be very clear: I would not invite you back based on this and the fact that you checked out an hour and a half late. Plus You were rude to my housekeeper when she arrived and asked if she could start laundry You refused to allow her and when you finally checked out, she found soaking wet towels and rugs that you had put in the shower!!! I guess in retaliation?? As far as personal items, to the best of my knowledge, the only personal items in any area are toiletries I leave in one side of the master bathroom cabinet!?!?! Outdoor torches and candles probably aren’t cleaned between guests as I don’t see the necessity to do that as they are either on an outside screened porch or on the deck I’ve noted your comment about pillows and will follow up and replace if necessary I’ve been in the vacation rental business since 2205. I routinely replace towels linens, pillows etc on a rotational basis-generally every 18 months. Thanks again for your feedback Carole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann J.

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

VRBO property

Well kept and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you for the review! Glad that you enjoyed your stay Carole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Great location

Large house. Great location. Easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine P.

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

Wonderful House and location

We totally enjoyed staying here. The house was equipped with every feature you could possibly need. Towels and linens were great quality and softness. WiFi worked perfectly, for those who are in need. Great outside porch and deck for enjoying the fall air and watching the leaves turning. Easy to find and the owner was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again. No complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2021
Thanks so much for the great review Jeannine!!! Glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you managed to get some much needed R&R! Please remember that repeat guests who book direct receive a 10% discount Thanks again Carole 912-441-1559 voice or text
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

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

Loved loved loved it!!!’

Carol was great. We loved our month in Highlands. We loved the house, location and weather. Great vacation❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg E.

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

Covid Getaway

Great location. House was great. Will do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Barnett m.

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

Comfort

Wonderful screened porch; beautiful, cool weather. Owner very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2020
Thanks Peggy for the great review!
Verified

8/10 Good

Hollis G.

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

Highlands NC property

Property could use some updating, it is a little tired (furniture, rugs, bathrooms).
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Hollis Thanks for your review... The rugs are mainly actual orientals so they aren’t brand new!!! And all three bathrooms and kitchen were updated less than 6 years ago when I bought the house and renovated...seating, lighting and bedding furniture bought at same time!! Several other pieces are family antiques. Perhaps your taste is more modern than traditional? Carole
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Conveniently located cozy

The owner was very helpful in answering my questions and generously allowed us to check in early to get my mom settled who has a bad back. Convenient location, cozy and close to downtown highlands.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Lindsay Glad that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving stay!! And that your Mom found the bed comfortable... Carole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great house close to town

I would definitely stay here again. Owner is very nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jack W.

Nice setting close to town

The cottage was great for a getaway. It was located close to town on a quiet street. The screened porch was good spot to relax. The house was clean with everything you would require. The owner went out of her way to make sure the stay was up to expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Jack So glad that you enjoyed your stay! You were a wonderful guest - leaving everything in good order. Thank you for the review. I hope that you will come back again to Sa-Hi! Repeat guests receive a 10% discount. Carole (owner)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

Great Mountain House

This is a great house for a mountain getaway! Convenient to town and grocery store. Great kitchen and furnishings. Owners were great to work with. I would highly recommend this house if you are going to Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks Felicia! Glad you enjoyed your Holiday stay at my Sa-Hi Cottage. Carole
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David and Lisa H.

The owner was great to work with!!

Our family loved our stay at Sa-hi cottage. The home was clean and spacious with a peaceful cozy feeling. The enclosed porch was perfect for rocking and morning coffee. Our family enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls and walking trails. We have no hesitation in recommending others to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Lovely property located very close to downtown.

The home was just as listed on VRBO. The bedrooms were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels for all visiting this weekend. The kitchen was well-equipped and although we didn't cook, we could have prepared a gourmet meal. We loved that every room had a television. The den and reading nook were very cozy and we burned a lot of wood in the fireplace. Good visit and we will stay there again. Carole (owner) was so easy to deal with and returned my texts immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Rick K.

The cottage was warm and welcoming, tastefully decorated , and just a very short drive into town.

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sa-Hi cottage in Highlands. The house is very spacious. The Kitchen is beautiful and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The three larger bedrooms have lovely, comfy beds, comforters and pillows. We did not use the small bedroom with twin beds; but would probably be okay for small children. Bathrooms are well-equipped with lots of plush towels. My two Afghan hounds especially enjoyed the fabulous screened in porch in the early mornings and late evenings. Everything was cleaned really well before our arrival, except for the open side porch. We could not sit on mildewed outdoor cushions and the outdoor grill was unusable. My only real complaint would be the lack of central air. The master bedroom a.c. unit worked very well, but the kitchen unit was not adequate to cool off the rest of the house. Bedroom 2 and 3 are downstairs, and it was quite warm and uncomfortable for those guests. Also, upon entering , the house has a very musty odor, similar to any lake or beach cottage without central air. Overall, it was a very good experience and we really loved the town of Highlands! Just a note of caution for travelers from the flatlands (we are from South Florida), be sure to have an all wheel drive vehicle. We had a large conversion van (no all wheel drive), and it was a harrowing experience each time we went down the mountain and up again. The roads are narrow, winding , steep and terrifying with long stretches of no railings! Would love to visit again, if I can face the fear of the roads. Carole and Family, Delray Beach, Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks for your review. Although the downstairs not have central air, it does have ceiling fans and screens on the windows - which at 4000+ feet makes night time sleeping so wonderful if you just open the windows. New gas grill has been added since your stay. Your stay during Hurricane Irma - which also impacted the Highlands area, made for a wet get away so I apologize if the cushions were damp on the screen porch. It was due to the 4 inches plus of rain that we received during Irma....
Archival

10/10 Excellent

katherine g.

Definitely will return. Very commodious and convenient

Lovely Cottage! Spacious, well appointed and very convenient!! Loved the location, screened porch and deck.
Stayed 72 nights in Jan 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks. Glad that you enjoyed your winter get away to Highlands!

About the host

Hosted by Carole Lufburrow

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Self proclaimed gypsy. I enjoy "floating" between Highlands, Aiken, SC and Lake Sinclair

I offer all my homes for travelers to enjoy when I am not in residence...

Why they chose this property

I wanted a Cottage close to town, spacious enough to entertain family and friends with a large screened porch and wood burning fireplace.

I also wanted something that I could renovate and add my personal touches.

What makes this property unique

Close to town, level parking for year round use, wonderful fireplace and porch and plenty of room/spaces to relax and unwind.

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