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Highlands Vacation Rental | 2BR | 2.5BA | 2,028 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Living Area | Wood-Burning Fireplace | Firewood Provided | 1st Floor | Smart TV
Private Deck
Living Room | Stereo
Living Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10188.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Additional Sleeping (3rd-Floor Studio)

6 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!

Bask in the trees and partial mountain views at this chic multi-story home in the Holt Knob neighborhood of Highlands! Right in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and a half-mile from downtown, this ideally located vacation rental offers endless adventure. Explore the local galleries and live performances, or opt outside and go hiking, fishing, and more! Then, return to comfort with 2 bedrooms, a 3rd-floor studio, 2.5 bathrooms, and plenty of indoor and outdoor amenities for everyone!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3 Wraparound Decks | Gas Grill | Pet Friendly | 2,028 Sq Ft

This bright, spacious Highlands home is perfect for large families or groups of friends to experience the ultimate Southern Appalachian retreat, with popular hiking trails, waterfalls, and restaurants nearby!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | 3rd-Floor Studio: 2 Twin Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Outdoor dining area, patio furniture, gas grill, deck access on every floor, private yard, fire pit, speakers, horseshoe game, mountain/wooded views, hiking trail access on-site
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Netflix, VCR & stereo, wood-burning fireplace, firewood provided, lodge chic decor, shower/tub combo, telescope
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, garbage disposal
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, iron/board, hangers, trash bags, paper towels, books
SUITABILITY: Stairs required for access, bathroom on 1st floor, steep driveway
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 exterior security cameras (facing front entry & driveway)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HISTORIC HIGHLANDS (~0.3 mile): Art galleries, shopping, restaurants, performing arts center, public parks, library
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Highlands Nature Center (1.3 miles), Sunset Rock (1.5 miles), Ski Sapphire Valley (13.6 miles), Goats on the Roof (25.3 miles), Stumphouse Tunnel (26.0 miles), Nantahala Outdoor Center (46.5 miles)
WATERFALLS: Sequoyah Falls (1.9 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (2.3 miles), Dry Falls (3.2 miles), Quarry Falls (6.4 miles), Cullasaja Falls (8.7 miles), Whitewater Falls (23.4 miles)
HIKE & BIKE: Highlands Biological Station (1.2 miles), Whiteside Mtn Trail (6.7 miles), Secret Falls Trail Head (6.9 miles), Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Trailhead (23.0 miles), Pickens Nose Trailhead (27.8 miles), Mooney Gap (28.3 miles)
FISHING HOLES: Harris Lake (1.1 miles), Cullasaja River (1.1 miles), Cliffside Lake Recreation Area (5.3 miles), Chattooga River (12.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (57.3 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (82.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ taxes & fees)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The 3rd floor with 2 twin beds and 2 twin bunk beds has access to the top outdoor deck; adult supervision is recommended for children
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces towards the driveway and camera 2 faces the front entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras do not actively record video or sound while guests are in residence

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this holiday home. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails! on 19 May 2026 start from NZ$381, 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.

How much is parking at Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails! located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is in a great area, with great views, easy walk to Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Nice place near downtown Highlands!

The place was nice and fit our needs well. Everything was good!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Was wonderful with beautiful snow

Was great, very comfortable beds and reasonably priced
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home surrounded by trees. Very close to downtown. Well appointed and super cozy. Very responsive to my questions. We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Great location, fantastic balcony, comfortable rooms, and great 4th level for kids

We truly enjoyed this property and the location is very convenient to downtown Highlands which offers great shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Great location, Clean and Comfortable

This property is located at the edge of town and close to restaurants and shopping.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

Spring break get away

Amazing mini vacation for my family and I. Enjoyed the open space within the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We enjoyed our time at this property. Very clean, easy access and great location. Would recommend this property to friends & family. Looking forward to another trip next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Treehouse Getaway

Loved staying in this house. My kids especially loved the top floor. Because of how tall it is and the porches, it felt a bit like a tree house. Private, cozy, perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Thanksgiving Fun

This residence is very clean and spacious. It always makes our Thanksgiving so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Anna

Stay in the Highlands

Overall our experience was good. Highlands, NC is beautiful. Great hiking and waterfalls. Main town shops and restaurants are very nice but expensive. Be aware of times, many restaurants close by 9pm. Our stay was good, house could use some refreshing and updates.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steven M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
When we arrived, we were surprised to find out our place was being remodeled and was unavailable. After traveling for 4 hours and family 8 hours, we had to find an alternate place last minute in an overbooked location. This created slot of stress and now I am apprehensive on using BRBO in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

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

Great spot!

Cute house in a great neighborhood that is very close to town. Lots of stairs. Wish there would have been more flexibility with the check in time (3PM) and check out time (10AM).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksandra L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Overall we enjoyed our stay here. The home was huge and we loved that we were able to walk into town (but note that both the driveway & the street the house is on are quite steep!) and the porch is so lovely. The house wasn’t super clean & we had some issues communicating with the host/company with a particular issue, but overall we had a nice stay & would probably stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

SO FUN!

This house is bigger than the pictures looked. The living space isn’t huge, but has plenty of beds and a great porch! Sadly, the porch furniture was all blown around from the storm before we got there, but other than that - we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great House

The house was clean and roomy. There were plenty of towels and comfortable beds. The location was very close to downtown. We are repeat customers in renting this house. We plan to try and get it next year also. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

"Tree House" on top of the Mountain

Quite an enjoyable stay at this somewhat oddly designed house on top of a hill overlooking the Highlands. The driveway is well hidden (and steep) so make sure to watch closely for the house number on a large tree. But once up the driveway, it expands into an area for 4 cars. Kitchen/Bathrooms are all modern and nice. Wrap around decks give it its Treehouse name, and on the top floor you can see over the trees and the surrounding area. Location is perfect- less than 0.5 mile from downtown, and there was always plenty of parking even on a late June weekend. Bruce (contact host) was awesome and great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gary B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The Tower

This rental had comfortable furniture, plenty of quality towels, dishes, cutlery & within walking distance to town. Internet service was good. However, it needs a deep cleaning & attention to some maintenance issues - for instance, none of the windows opened. It would have been helpful to have had some type of home book to guide us on the particulars of this house.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kyle B.

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

Very disappointing property

The house wreaks of smoke from the fireplace. VRBO and the property manager would not refund our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great overall. As advertised!!! The only glitches were our misplacement of the door code. During the stay, we were unable to lock the front door. The TV was a mystery. Suggest. a written hand book on how the door locks work and how to operate the TV. Wanted to get PBS and NBC on but it was impossible. The thermostat should have an operating manual for those unfamiliar with that thermostat.Written instructions for these three would save a lot of hassle for guests and the local representative.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Mountain summer getaway

We just arrived home from a nice mountain getaway with our family. This home was nice and spacious and very close to downtown Highlands. I emailed with the property manager about several things that were wrong with the house during our stay and still have not received any communication. Overall the house was great and convenient, but would love to have better service when things are wrong.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Week long stay with our dogs

Property as described. Very clean. Comfortable. Enjoyed the decks and views, just wish we didnt have so much rain to enjoy it even more! (The covered patio doesnt protect from rain well). Close proximity to town, "easy" walk in regards to distance (which is why we chose this place) however very steep walk home. Disclaimer: we're from florida so any incline seems steep, haha, but the road and driveway were def very steep! Made for a good workout. Most enjoyed bringing our two dogs for very minimal fee, which we appreciate! Loved our stay, enjoying the house, charming town, and nearby naturesque trails!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul C.

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

Highlands cabin

My wife and I were in town for the Highlands Motoring Festival. The home is close enough town that we could walk to the Motoring Festival and not have to fight for a parking space downtown. The house was well equipped and the location convenient. Our only negative was constant noise from a house under construction directly behind the home. Nothing the owner can do about it, but if you are wanting a quiet stay you may be disappointed. They were even working early on Sunday morning. Roads in the subdivision are extremely narrow and we had to pull off the road regularly to allow vehicles going the opposite direction to pass.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ezra H.

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

Close but no cigar

Location is excellent but you can definitely tell this property is run by a management company. House was clean except for the inch of dust on the windows over the master bed. Upstairs TV did not work and after letting Dale know, all he could say was “they were very sorry.” Everything outside was covered in pollen, so we did not take advantage of the outside seating. Only one burner on the grill worked so we changed our minds on cooking outside. Ample towels, beds slept great. Overall a 3 out of 5. Pantry was not stocked. Kiddos wanted to watch March Madness but since the upstairs TV did not work, we all crammed downstairs to watch. This could be a 5 star house if it was managed by the owners or someone with a personal vested interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Beautiful and Clean House

The property was very well maintained and clean. It had a great view and was very conveniently located close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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