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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

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Dining
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪11 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.

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

Come enjoy stunning mountain views in our beautiful home. We are located 3 miles from downtown Highlands. Our peaceful home is located on a private street and being the only house on this street, you will have complete privacy. We have 3 king bedrooms all ensuite. Perfect for families traveling together. The 4th bedroom is a kids dream bunk room.

Enjoy your morning coffee on our large back deck over looking the mountains. A perfect retreat after a long hike.

Newly added is the fire pit complete with a s'mores kit. Perfect for the chilly mountain evenings and enjoying the magical sunsets.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 4.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 5 minutes by car from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: All furry friends are welcome in our home.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The house is not child-proofed

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Highlands
Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Private vacation home

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our family and close to downtown Highlands. Great view!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Polly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Home is spacious and livable. Host was accessible and helpful. Only one small issue with a toilet drip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty property. Loved the house, everyone was comfortable and house large enough for everyone to have their space. Views were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were helpful books about the area! We enjoyed coffee on the expansive deck every morning and then the spectacular sunsets there are amazing!Gigantic bathrooms for each bedroom with King sized beds with luxurious sheets!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa P.

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

Convenient to everything

Enjoyed our time in town trying fabulous restaurants and our evenings at the house on the deck with a nightcap looking at the stars…what a view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely home! The views were spectacular and the location was perfect. I rented the house for my annual college roommate reunion, and it was exactly what we were looking for -- a mountain feel with a closeness to town. The property was exactly as pictured and described. We had a small issue at check-in, but Jennifer was extremely responsive and got it taken care of very quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Up on the mountain

Our stay at this house was nothing short of tranquility. Few minutes down the road from downtown highlands, a gated neighborhood, secluded escape.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Fantastic accommodations

This property is a real “Gem”…fantastic views, comfortable & cozy rooms, large living spaces, quiet surroundings and easy drive to Highlands and other venues!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bart C.

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

Great home

Owner was very helpful and generous-would absolutely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding experience all around. Jen was a fantastic, responsive, and gracious host. Home was beautiful, clean, and highly functional; in an absolutely stunning mountain setting. Could not have been more perfect for our particular needs- rooming a bunch of different family members visiting for a big highlands wedding! Would absolutely look to stay again if we are ever lucky enough to return to highlands! Thanks so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Perfect location

Lovely secluded location with gorgeous views. Great house for extended family to gather. Very well equipped and very responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

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

Mountain trip

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Wonderful

The house has a fabulous view and really great location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lora r.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and view! We totally loved our stay! Spacious, clean, and well-stocked. Fire pit was such a nice addition! Thank you for sharing your amazing house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Great stay near Highlands!!

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend at Journey’s End! The home was clean, exactly as described and couldn’t be in a more perfect location!! Less than 5 minutes from Main Street with the most amazing views! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan A.

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

Beautiful Home

This home is beautiful. Very well designed. Layout is expansive yet comfortable for the five adults of our family.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with the exception of a few minor inconveniences.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Very nice house

Great house and the owner was very good to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

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

Perfect Getaway

This house was the perfect retreat for our friends in family on fall break. They small treats stocked in the home for us prior to our arrival was a wonderful personal touch. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Lovely home

A beautiful home in a secluded location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale D.

Beautiful house and perfect setting for a relaxing getaway weekend.

House is well stocked for every need. Artwork is interesting and adds a lot to the ambiance of the stay. Hospitality details made us feel most welcome and created an unexpected delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge F.

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

Great House and Very Peaceful

The house is beautiful, large and almost alone in the forest! The owner was great. We’d come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil v.

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

Peaceful

The view from the porch is worth it alone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

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

Great stay in Highlands

Everything was amazing. The only issue was that VRBO gps directions were not accurate and we had to get separate directions from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Family Mountain Getaway

Loved the property which set up nicely for our family. Adult children and their spouses and our grandkids enjoyed time together, various restaurants in Highlands, watching football and the Highlands Outdoor center featuring snow tubing hill, ice skating and alpine coaster ride. Beautiful views from deck, plenty of quiet areas in home for reading. Ideal retreat.alpine
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristine g.

Beautifully decorated with quality finishes!

House is in very private secluded area! Close to town. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018