Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard

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A covered outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a checkered floor.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, and a large TV.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
A wooden interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom (1)

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom (2)

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Shared Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 6.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stubborn Buddha - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat 4 Minutes to Highlands | Outdoor Fireplace + Pet-Friendly Yard located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery 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 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly fenced in backyard. The cleanest house we have ever stayed. Can’t wait to stay there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If we could give this a higher rating we would. This is the place that you’ll want to return to time and time again. It’s well remodeled, has been beautifully decorated, and well appointed. It is by far the best home that we have rented in Highlands. You should rent this now! We will!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and extremely easy check in. Will look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A very clean and well-equipped rental with super comfortable beds that has one unfortunate downside: Noise. Prospective renters should be aware that the property is situated in the middle of some heavy home construction immediately close behind and, a bit further away, in front of the property. Sadly, this stereo-like racket made the lovely outdoor area unusable for about 10 hours per day unless you could cope with jack-hammering, cement mixers, back up beeping hoes, etc. Soon, there will be hammering. The noise began shortly after 7 AM and went as long as 6 PM, even on weekends. I feel badly for the home-owners because they have tried to make the home so welcoming and, in most cases, they have succeeded. However, due to the noise, it did not make for an enjoyable 3 week rental. Until the construction is past and that may be quite a while, I would ask for a significant discount or bring noise canceling headphones. Otherwise, it's a wonderful location close to town (not safely walkable) with a lot going for it.
Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the home clean, well-equipped, comfortable, and conveniently located, and we’re sorry that the unexpected construction noise affected your three-week stay. Because the construction noise didn’t begin until a couple of days into your stay, we were unaware and were therefore unable to communicate that prior to your stay. Construction in Highlands is limited to the hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, with no construction on Saturday or Sunday. We certainly understand how disappointing it was to have the outdoor spaces affected during your stay, particularly when you were visiting for an extended period. Once we understood the extent of the disruption, we worked with you to find a solution, including offering the option to end your stay early with a refund and ultimately providing a partial refund. We appreciate your kind comments about the home and your understanding of the homeowners’ efforts to create a welcoming space, and we hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a quieter Highlands experience in the future. Landmark Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
This a delightful little cabin that is well equipped and as advertised. We had planned to cook in-house on our first night but the oven was filthy, with a pool of semi liquid grease at the bottom and generally dirty. We microwaved instead! I sent a note on the VRBO communication text line and did not receive an acknowledgement of the problem. I did tell them that we did not plan to cook again over the weekend but was surprised at the lack of response. Other than that, we really enjoyed the weekend there and would stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for sharing that you enjoyed the property overall. We’re truly sorry about the oven not being up to standard and regret that we weren’t aware of it during your stay—had we known, we would have been glad to take care of it right away. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can ensure it’s addressed for future guests. We’d love the chance to welcome you back the next time you’re in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not have been more perfect! The space, the fenced yard for the dogs, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
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