Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing.

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A two-story house with a red door and white railings, surrounded by dense forest.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and large windows.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a large window.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Biological Station
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city centre. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Biological Station - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing.?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing. on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$1,809, 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.

What time is check-in at Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Woods - 3 BR/2.5 cottage-Walk to town- affordable pricing. located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Sunset Rock. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Lovely screen porch. Comfortable dinning area. Good beds. Overall a most pleasant stay and very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

We loved this house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was super cute, and just as pictured within the VRBO listing. It was very close to Main Street, which made it very convenient to go out and do activities. The kitchen was stocked with dishes, Tupperware, and an assortment of kitchen essentials which was really helpful. The rooms were spacious and clean, and the bathrooms were stocked with towels. We had a wonderful time and would come back to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands

We loved the home and the location! The house was exactly as advertised! So charming and perfect for our family! The property managers, Chambers Realty, were AWESOME!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you so much for your review and high marks. We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful mountain home tucked amongst the trees and laurels. The home was very clean upon our arrival. We enjoyed sitting on the spacious and comfortable screen porch to sip coffee each morning…what a peaceful setting. The kitchen was well appointed and dining table spacious to gather around. It was a quiet spot and very conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy home close to shops

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love to rent Whispering Woods. It is to feel at home and such a great location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay in highlands

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Whispering woods was a great house with the perfect location. The house was very comfortable and we had everything we needed for a great vacation. We especially enjoyed our walks to town and just walking the neighborhood.we would definitely come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is walkable to downtown Highlands which was perfect. Overall great spot with small inconveniences. You have to drive to pick up and drop off the keys which isn’t too bad but does add some inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Fireplace didn’t work on a chilly mountain weekend;Furniture was not comfortable in den;Beds and bedding were great;Property management was not great;Great location;
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the layout of the house was perfect for 2 couples.Some of the furniture was comfortable and others were tired and worn.We all agreed we would stay again if it weren't for the white dog hair everywhere under the surfaces. the throws were covered in it along with the furniture.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend get away

The area is a hidden gem of Highlands. So convenient to Main Street. Quick 10 minute walk to shops, but I would not walk it at night as it is too dark. The property was clean and just a perfect rental for a family. We brought our teenage daughter and her friends and the upstairs bedrooms were perfect for the four of them. Downside: they only gave us one key which was very inconvenient. Why wouldn't they have a code lock? Also, having to take your garbage to a dumpster was also ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Needs a few things

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location. Bright inside. Privacy from master upstairs. Needs new mattresses on all needs. Each one has a 4 inch topper which after might #1 revealed lopsided old mattresses. Recliners in living room are also pretty worn. More spices in closet or everyday grocery would have been nice to see.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location, beautiful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I loved this house. The location is perfect -- quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to walk into town. Loved the porch!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Welcomed getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we got to the house we were shocked it hadn’t been cleaned from previous guests. Obviously began our trip with disappointment. The agency sent a maid and we sat outside on porch waiting for her to clean the whole house. After complaining/asking, agency at least refunded our cleaning deposit. Negatives were ice maker didn’t work, both tvs upstairs didn’t work, the step up from gravel driveway to stair entry was steep from erosion and needs addressing. Description says walkable to town, but doesnt tell half of the walk is up a hill!! The amenities in the house were nice and welcoming. Kitchen well stocked, felt like owners used the house as well. Best part was the screened in porch, comfy, very private overlooking woods. Would stay again if we didn’t want to walk to town. Also be nicer to have a lock box on door for key instead of picking up/ off at the agency.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Whispering Woods is awesome!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We LOVED everything about Whispering Woods!! It was decorated well, very private, and had the best screen porch. We will definitely stay there again!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Some TLC Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the house was okay - down a gravel road and it would definitely be quite a walk into town - especially after days spent hiking.The layout of the house is great and just as described. It was nice being in the trees.Where things fall short: the mattress badly need to be replaced. The mattress toppers are not enough! Who wants to go on vacation and not be able to sleep? Each and every bed was horrible.The house was not clean on arrival. Very dusty - obvious just by looking. The 1/2 bath toilet was dirty, the shower in the master had mold in the grout lines, there were crayons and other items left out on the tables in the master (from previous guests)? I think their idea of cleaning was changing the sheets (hopefully), putting out clean towels, and emptying the dishwasher (which was very hard to figure out how to start). The sofa in the main room needs to be replaced - very worn. I hope they spend my $35 non-refundable security deposit on a new coffee maker. The heat pad on it is completed rusted. The cabinets were sticky. I am not sure if it was the paint or just dirty. It would make a world of difference to have the cabinets refaced.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very Nice Home Near Town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked it so much that we stayed an extra week! It was missing a gas grill (charcoal grill was provided) so we purchased a simple camping grill in town. Worked out perfectly well (and no we didn't leave it outside to attract bears!).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous mountain retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the privacy of this well-appointed home. The screened-in porch is surrounded by trees and we loved reading and listening to the birds in that spot. Wonderful hikes and restaurants and shopping very close by. A true gem!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Summer Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Whispering Woods. The location is walkable to downtown Highlands and the floorplan of the home works well. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Loved having a pantry! The only negative would be the condition of the wicker porch furniture, which is falling apart and needs to be replaced.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice weekend getaway

Enjoyed our visit. A nice property that we would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Felt like home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was done perfect. Everything was so cozy we felt right at home. For a gas log fire place, it heated the entire house! Close proximity to downtown. Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great House but not Through VRBO

The property was wonderful. The house and the setting were beautiful. The screened in porch afforded us many enjoyable hours. However, even though the house is listed on VRBO, once you book it you are directed to a local Realty Company. VRBO then charges a service fee. The price on VRBO was not accurate. It was more expensive than listed. It would have been better had I booked through local real estate company that actually manages the property and saved the VRBO service fee.. The local real estate company was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

wonderful secluded cottage, but great location

Enjoyed the updated cute house and privacy, but close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highlands NC Whispering Woods House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great updated and well maintained house... 1 mile from town so easy access to come and go
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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