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Autumn Ridge, 3/2, peaceful/ secluded...1.5 mi from Highlands and fast internet!

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Highlands Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Autumn Ridge, 3/2, peaceful/ secluded...1.5 mi from Highlands and fast internet!

Looking for some peace and quiet and to get back to nature? Autumn Ridge sits on a secluded hill with nothing but trees in sight. Your trip starts with a quiet drive through a tunnel of trees to the top of the hill with no neighbors in sight. Plan your own vacation with shopping, antiquing, ziplining, hiking, canoeing on mirror lake, fishing, or even just enjoying the fresh mountain air. You can explore the shopping and restaurants of downtown Highlands which is only 1.5 miles away. Once you come back home you can listen to the leaves rustle overhead while sitting on the deck with a hot coffee or hot chocolate surrounded by the soft movement of the forest. Road to house meanders up the and then down the hill creating a mile long walk or run. Take the dogs off the leash and let them run but don't be surprised to see deer jumping through the brush. Peaceful, beautiful, super comfortable beds, and the whole house was just renovated with guests in mind. House has great internet which sometimes is a rarity in this area! Please feel free to ask any questions.


Property Rules
1) No Smoking
2) Up to 2 dogs, not larger than 50 lbs each
3) No parties or events
4) Suitable for toddlers and children under 12
5) Noise curfew at 10 pm.
6) Please respect check in and check out times
7) Please respect the furniture and you will be expected to pay for any damages greater than the security desposit.
8) Please take trash out and put in bear proof garbage cans provided
9) No illegal substances on the property.
10) Please notify property manager of any concerns or malfunctioning equipment.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Features include laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Autumn Ridge, 3/2, peaceful/ secluded...1.5 mi from Highlands and fast internet! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JONDI C.

Autumn Ridge has a lot of potential, but there are numerous things that bothered us as a vacation retreat. We would like to state the hosts are exceptional. The location is exactly as described.Upon our arrival, we immediately noticed the following: Sour smell; broken lamp; electrical outlets with loose, removed, or hanging cover plates; missing doorknobs; dreadfully stained carpet. We took photos and contacted the hosts. They immediately replied they had not visited their property in months and if there were additional issues to let them know. Additional issues: Light bulbs were burned out or not present -no replacement bulbs were available; no hand towels or face cloths in the bathrooms [we purchased some]; no kitchen hand towels or oven mitts [we purchased some]; cobwebs inside lamp shades; patio screen door is off the runner and easily comes off the runner again once replaced; back porch door knob does not function; outdoor grill would not heat above 300 degrees; food and spices in the kitchen cabinets are OLD / Expired and needs to be thrown out [a bottle of syrup was dated 2009!]; the inside of these cabinets need to be cleaned; kitchen cabinet drawers need upgrading...they are literally falling apart; no sharp knives available [we took our own bc of a previous visitor's comment]. Even with the above issues, we would have given this property a higher rating if not for the carpet. It needs to go!!! When resolved, we would definitely visit again.
Hallway Carpet
Carpet at MBR
Outlet at Gas Fireplace
 Outlet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Allison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the house was great. Very comfortable living and sleeping spaces. The house was nice and clean when we arrived, and it is close to downtown as advertised. Would definitely recommend to others. We did wish the kitchen had a few more utensils for cooking and baking. There was only one sharp knife we found and very few measuring cups/spoons. Overall a great stay. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, clean, had great amenities, and awesome location in the mountains but still close to town. Great communication with host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice and 100% what was described on vrbo / Expedia.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley, Dallas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, close to town. Clean, comfortable beds. Had everything we needed. I always read reviews before I choose a place to stay and I can assure you this was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn Ridge is the perfect place for a long weekend in the mountains with friends. Quiet setting, clean and comfortable, convenient to town… we were very happy to find this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay! Autumn Ridge was a beautiful home. Extremely clean, comfy beds and beautifully decorated. Close to town, yet quiet and private. Hosts were amazing to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth phillip h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was clean, nice and cozy. Just what we were looking for. We had a little problem getting into the house because instructions for the door lock were not clear. Otherwise, our long weekend escape to the woods was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

We enjoyed our stay at Autumn Ridge. Communication was great! Location was great! The house was clean and the beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn Ridge

Great, quiet, secluded. Great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very nice place. Close to town. Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private 3 bedroom near downtown

5 mins to downtown Highlands, very convenient location. Home was clean and felt private. Owners were fantastic to communicate with. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot very close to Highlands

We stayed there with my 3 little kids. The house was perfect for our needs. It is under 3 miles to downtown Highlands which came in clutch when vacationing with 3 kids who needed to head home at parts of the day for nap times. Host did a great job of communicating all necessary information.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place

Property was very clean, warm and welcoming. Beds were comfortable, and kitchen well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot in the Woods

A quiet, tidy house in a wooded area with few homes. Close to town, cozy, great coffee bar set up. Owners very responsive to minor issue that arose. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A., CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Enjoyed this property and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donnie P., Gibsonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain retreat

Quiet, short drive to town, well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute home close to highlands

Cute home, big porch, easy drive to DT highlands. Countertops were dirty when we arrived and there were no paper towels to clean them. Smelled a little like dog but that faded with a little Fabreeze. Can’t beat the location. Super comfortable sleep number beds in each room
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Checked all the boxes and more!

We had a fantastic visit at this great mountain cottage. After picking up our sons from camp, we traveled here to reconnect with the boys and enjoy a weekend in Highlands. The home was very well equipped with everything we could ever need and more. We felt right at home! The neighborhood is quiet and secluded. The home is on a beautiful mountain road that was great for walking the dog and enjoying the mountain air. Very close to town but a beat away so that you enjoy ample space and privacy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn Ridge - Highlands NC

A wonderful quiet retreat location surrounded by nature and a good place to unwind/relax. While tucked in the woods, property is still in close proximity to town, farmers market, grocery store, Nature Center, waterfalls and trails. Home was comfortable, kitchen well equipped with all the essentials.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Summer Stay

This home was cozy and comfortable for our family of 4. We had a wonderful time listening to the rain and watching movies. The beds are very comfortable, the home is very clean and the kitchen has everything you need plus some which made our stay very enjoyable and easy. Also, thanks for the assortment of coffee. We would definitely book here again, hopefully for longer next time. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Enjoyed it. The K-cups of coffee were a nice touch. Great location, quiet but close to town. Would be nice to have more seating on the deck. Overall very comfortable and convenient, would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

June U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Autumn Ridge Mountain House in Highlands, NC

What a wonderful, scenic, mountain atmosphere at Autumn Ridge. We were so pleased with everything. From the quiet and secluded area, the excellent decor, and the fact that it was well-equipped and had easy access to the town of Highlands made our stay an excellent one I want to re-iterate what another guest said, "Once you turn onto Ridgewood Rd, please pay attention to the One Way Drive sign. Our GPS took us the wrong way. " Maybe add this message to your email to guests. Jeff and Kathleen are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Seeking Quiet Getaway

Our weekend stay at Autumn Ridge was just what we needed. Quiet, serene and seemingly uninhabited. Although Highlands is conveniently located only 2 miles away, we did not see or hear one moving vehicle on the driveway the entire duration of our stay. Once you turn onto Ridgewood Rd, please pay attention to the One Way Drive sign. Our GPS took us the wrong way. Jeff and Kathleen are wonderful hosts and will respond immediately to any questions you might have. Stress free! Richard and guests Nashville, TN
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023