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Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean

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Living room
Property grounds
Deck partially covered featuring dining, lounging and grill
Living room off front door entrance
Entrance stairs from upper parking

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean

Help us help you have the very best stay and ensure that this home is a good fit for you! Please read entire description! This home is perfect for active & fit adult couples. 2 King beds w/en-suite bathrooms, Quality furnishings. Fully equipped with all essentials as well as gourmet stove & refrigerator and freezer drawers. Mirror lake is a short walk away. Great Fire-pit area and a covered deck for dining alfresco! 1 mile from downtown Highlands! This home is only accessible by using stairs from the bottom or top parking area. It is not a good fit for those with mobility issues or physical limitations. It's also not the best fit for small children. The home is not child proof, has many steep outdoor stairs, and does not offer child friendly amenities like a bath tub, baby gates or outlet covers. There is no space for a pack and play or crib and sleeping on the sofa is not permitted. There is no child safe play area within the home or outdoors around the property.

*This home is not pet or emotional support animal friendly!
** This property has a non-refundable 5% Credit Card fee regardless of cancellation policy

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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
Steep Stairs, decking, not child safe,
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9607981
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains 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 Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 46 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get away
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. Great hiking shopping and restaurants..
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean and in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was very clean, conveniently located to downtown, restaurants and other excursions. We enjoyed the charm and open home design. The beautiful back porch was a great place to have our morning coffee and look at all of the beautiful fall foliage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Anniversary

Very relaxing 3 days, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Cute and close to town

House was perfect for my husband and myself—I will say if you drive a large car parking would be interesting but we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jager M.

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

Beautiful Place

Our stay was great! Communication was great! Property is beautiful and perfect for a couple or two. The stairs would make it a challenge if you're unable to move up/down or carry your luggage but it was no issue if you're able to walk up/down maybe 20-30 steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pillow T.

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

stylish house

a well appointed house perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Labor Day Get Away

It was the perfect place! So much attention to detail. Could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

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

Girlfriend getaway

Perfect location and the house is laid out equipped perfect. It is clean and the design is simply elegant. We had a great time and could not ask for anything different.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Owners cancelled

This cottage was a perfect getaway spot for our golf trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2020
I am not sure what the owners cancelled was as the title, but I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NHuntley63

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

MLTH

Very clean, beautiful decor, comfortable furniture and beds. Close to town. Parking a little challenging but definitely would not hinder me from future stays. We were able to relax and unwind. Great communication with host. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

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

10th Anniversary

We had a great time celebrating! The house is really cute, very clean (nice linens) and had everything needed for a weekend getaway. Parking is little tricky, and just as an FYI, there’s no way to get to the door without going up or down several steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you for your great comments! We are so glad you enjoyed it! We love this cottage and it is very nicely decorated. We try to ensure everyone is aware by posting the pictures there are steps getting to the door. This is not the place for mobility limited persons but someone interested in experiencing the unique location, upscale kitchen and design in total privacy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun, relaxing weekend with friends

What a great weekend. Everything was perfect. House was clean. Well decorated. Had all the “extras” we needed. Close to town. And the back deck/fire pit were both perfect! Waking up to mid 60s in July was such a relief. Loved every bit of this weekend trip with our friends. Many thanks to Holly for high level of communication and response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Cozy,Beautifully Decorated, Perfect Location and Awesome Host!!

Joel and Laurel, Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. We had so much fun at your home and in Highlands. Your attention to detail in the home was wonderful! We enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and relaxing in the cabin. We shopped main street and went zip lining at Highland Ariel Park--Highly recommend!! We all said that we would come back again and separately with our husbands. We had a great 55th Birthday, all of girls! Many Thanks, Tracy- T3B
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Tracy- Thank you SO much for taking the time to give us feedback on your stay. We are so glad you and your friends had a lovely time and enjoyed our cottage. Please come back and stay with us again. Best, Laurel and Joel
Verified

8/10 Good

samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Cozy home in the mountains

The small house was lovely and thoughtfully, though minimally, furnished. Once inside we were most comfortable. Alas, access to the property was difficult. Parking was tough. We felt confined to the house at night because of access. In addition to many steps to the house, parking our Outback was a challenge due to drop offs and lack of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2023
Hi Samantha, Thank you for your review of Mountain Laurel Treehouse. We always appreciate the opportunity to enhance the guest experience. We are delighted to hear that you found the interior of the home comfortable! We were confused by your description using the words minimally furnished as we have made every effort to provide cozy, inviting and visually appealing furnishings and amenities exactly as shown in the photographs on the home listing. In regards to the stairs, we clearly state that this home is only suited to active and fit adults and only accessible by flights of stairs. In the check in instructions you received we gave you precise instructions to both the upper space for one vehicle and the 2 spaces below the home. We feel that we do provide well lit and ample parking for the Treehouse that is common to other homes here in Highlands.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Charming, cozy and peaceful! A perfect Highlands retreat!

We absolutely loved our stay at Mountain Laurel Tree House! The cottage is beautifully decorated and very spacious. It is evident that the owners are mindful of all the small touches that make an impact on a guest's stay. We felt we had all the amenities that we could have possibly needed. Both bedrooms have their own private bath. Beds are super comfy! The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking in, and the porch is so lovely for alfresco dining and having coffee in the morning. The evenings were cool enough, even in July, that we were able to enjoy having a fire in the fire pit. What an unexpected and wonderful bonus! The location is very convenient to downtown Highlands but is perfectly tucked away and very quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend and can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Kristi, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We enjoyed having you as a guest. Please come back soon! Laurel and Joel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

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

Everything is included

The owners thought of everything! The home is beautifully decorated, well apportioned, and close to town. The owner was very responsive with any and all inquiries both before and during the stay. Our only disappointment was that it was wet and rainy throughout our visit precluding us from using the fire pit, which was a huge selling feature for us. The only other thing I would say is parking is challenging both above and below the house (the house is situated on a hillside) and traversing the stairs to/from the house with your belongings (especially when wet) can be challenging, again due to the hillside location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Hi Howard! Thank you for your thoughtful review! We always appreciate suggestions that would make things even more perfect for future guests! Unfortunately it did rain quite a lot during your stay and I’m so sorry you didn’t get to use the fire-pit! It is an amazing feature of Mountain Laurel Treehouse! I’m glad you still enjoyed your stay! We believe the parking is adequate and there are lights and reflectors to help guide you. We have also done our best to light up the stairs and keep them squeaky clean for safety! We do hope you can try us out again when the forecast is brighter!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

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

Mother Daughter Trip

This was a mother (age 55), daughter (age 24) weekend. We had planned plenty of hiking for the three days and not a lot of time at home hanging out. I read the reviews about the road noise and was surprised that it was as bad as it was. Again, we didn't plan on hanging out at the house during the day, but if we had chosen to sit on the deck and read a book, it would have been a big distraction. The home smelled a bit musty/damp but after being inside for a while, we became accustomed to it. The bathrooms were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
We appreciate your review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We always strive for a 5 star experience. The house is close to town and near one of the main entry points and with it being our leaf season there is certainly more traffic. Normally, there are plenty of quieter times to enjoy the porch or fire pit. We have had our cleaners do an extra check for any musty odors and run the HVAC to insure the house is at normal humidity levels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Mountain Laurel was the perfect home for our weekend getaway! Well stocked, beautiful interior design, and good space both indoors and outside. We didn’t have time to take advantage of the fire pit, but the back porch was perfect to enjoy the mountain air and read. Would absolutely return again! One note: there are many stairs to the parking, so I recognize some guests would find the home difficult to navigate. Parking is also a little difficult with two cars in the dark. We had to do multi-point turns to get our cars situated and out of the road, without much light to guide where the road drops off. With a little more guiding light and reflectors to indicate parking spots, parking would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carey P.

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

First trip to Highlands

The cottage itself is great. Secluded and a Short mile to downtown. Roomy for just the two of us and as advertised has all quality amenities needed We’re thoughtfully provided. High quality efficiency kitchen. Very comfortable king bed and living area. Central Hvac was perfect and large 55” TV was nice. Deck is large and very nice though it rained quite a lot during week so we only were able to enjoy it a couple of mornings for breakfast under the covered area . You do feel like you are in the trees!!! Parking is very tight and barely allowed room for our 4Runner up top, though there is a lower level area that we did not attempt to use. As noted, access is not good for those with mobility issues as the steps are numerous, steep and were slick due to the rain . Great property for a couples get away or good friends w the separate King rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2020
Carey, I am glad you enjoyed your stay. There is a parking area at the bottom. This house is not appropriate for those with mobility issues. This summer was one of rainiest seasons on record. We have pressured washed the steps and with dry days we are resealing with grit. Unfortunately with the rain and non stop guests, we’ve been unable to add this to the steps. We have added strips.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori O.

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

Weekend getaway

We unfortunately had to reschedule this weekend getaway to December from our original booking the beginning of October due to hurricane Helene issues. After attempts with the manager to accomplish this, VRBO assisted us in combination with the manager. We were hoping to see the beautiful Fall scenery in the NC mountains. Although we missed the colors of Fall, the beauty of the area did not disappoint. The rental was well appointed and very clean. We had some issues attempting to stream on the smart TV for the Thursday night football game only available on Prime. The manager did attempt to help us with this issue. The main room was quite chilly, and we were instructed to use the baseboard heat in that room so all was warm after that. The home has a wonderful deck. In warmer weather this would be a perfect hangout spot for relaxing, cocktails and morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2024
Hi Lori, Thank you for your review of Mountain Laurel Tree House. We always strive for excellence in guest stays! In reviewing our records I see that I sent out several emails to assist with changing your dates and then reached out to you on VRBO messenger to move your dates when I hadn’t received a response. VRBO doesn’t assist guests with moving stays or cancellations after the booking is complete, I handle those myself. If my communications weren’t received to your email my apologies. I make communication a top priority and my guests are very important. Again I do apologize that Prime isn’t available on this television. The home is advertised and offers premium cable subscription with 8 premium sports channels and the availability to cast your device to watch your own programs. I know it was very cold here during your stay and many central heat units were having difficulty keeping up with the high demand and I’m glad to hear the baseboard unit gave you the extra warmth needed to be comfortable! Thank you for staying with us and so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Happy Holidays to you and yours!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Love the Highlands, House OK

Our impression of the house from the pictures online was quite different from what we found. The house is cute but we were expecting a larger place that would be a bit more comfortable for older, but fit, adults. The house is close to the town but it is not a walkable distance on curvy roads. The deck is lovely but there is busy road just below with trucks and traffic going by especially in the morning creating much road noise. The closets did not have hangers; the kitchen is strange and not conducive to much cooking. When we arrived the house was being pressure washed which meant we could not get in at all. The manager did respond when I called, but was not cordial or caring about it. I am not one to write negative reviews; it was not a bad place to stay but we expected something larger and overall more comfortable so it you don't have our expectations it is fine. Note there are cushions for outside chairs in the cabinet on the deck. We found them after a day or two of sitting on hard chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Carol, thank you for your review. We value any constructive words to help us improve. We were actually caught off guard of the pressure washers being there. They were not scheduled that day and I am afraid perhaps our response towards you was more of surprise and trying to figure out how to resolve this. We work very hard to be responsive to our guests. Holly is the warmest and definitely beloved property manager. I know She immediately came over, stopped the pressure washing, waited for you to arrive and helped you get down the stairs. As far as the other comments, I am not sure how to respond. The property gets great reviews, it is beautifully decorated and the pictures are of the property. It is one of our properties with the most repeat guests. I am very sorry it didn’t meet your expectations.
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith D.

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

Our Stay

Beautiful and adorable home. Only concern was parking and getting in/out of the actual house was difficult, especially for my Mom (72yrs old). Otherwise, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 January 2023
Thank you for your review, Keith! From your feedback, we will endeavour to make accessibility a priority for all guests in the future. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

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

Great getaway

The home was very clean, nice, and met our needs for a weekend away. We were very pleased and would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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