Charming Lakefront Cottage in Highlands, NC Highlands, North Carolina Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 40957

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Location: Highlands, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (3 Hours from Atlanta, GA; 2 hours from Asheville, NC)

Accommodations:  House/Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 5-7)

If you're coming to Highlands to get away from it all, to take long walks in the woods, to lounge in the hammock, or to laugh with loved ones and refresh your spirit, you'll most likely adore this place! Ebby's House is a great old cottage located on the peaceful Big Creek finger of Lake Sequoyah. For over 25 years this house has been shared with folks who are drawn to the natural beauty of Highlands. ASK US ABOUT OUR WINTER SPECIALS, GREAT DISCOUNTS!

Close to town and scenic waterfalls, this home gives you the freedom to cook your own meals, paddle a canoe or kayak, or sit on the back stone porch and watch the hummingbirds fly by. Fully furnished with most modern conveniences, including table linens, fresh herbs and spices, jumbo cotton towels, and even champagne flutes, all you need to bring are your suitcases and your smiles!

If you’ve never been to Highlands before, it’s the kind of Town that has long been forgotten by most. Ebby’s House is less than two miles from downtown Highlands (keep in mind that we use the term "downtown" lightly! Main Street in Highlands is all of four blocks long). Most who visit find this a wonderful place filled with lovely shops, great restaurants and all sorts of fabulous activities if you enjoy the out of doors.

There are no chain stores here, all three of our grocery stores are privately owned. We have no shopping malls, and so far- only one fast food chain has slipped into town. Though our year round population for Highlands and Scaly Mountain is about 3,000 - our summer population soars to close to 30,000!

At over 4100 feet in elevation, there’s rarely a summer night when it’s hot in Highlands. No, we do not have central Air Conditioning, nor do most older homes in Highlands and there's a good reason for that, we usually don't need it! We do have a single window AC unit in the upper level for those rare "hot" nights. Our Fall leaf colors are fabulous. Our Winters are crisp and pristine. Our Springs are filled with the surprises that only blooming Tulips and Daffodils can bring.

Though the majority of our Guests visit in the Summer and Fall, we are available for Winter visits too. As an older home, there are a few 'quirks' for cold weather guests to know, but we’ve never had a complaint about a guest not being warm or comfortable! We can’t promise you snow for Christmas or that the lake will be frozen hard enough to ice skate, but the fireplace in the kitchen is a great place to sit and tell tall tales! From January 5 thru Mrach 31 , we offer special discounted rates up to 50% off our normal guest rates and wecan be flexible about dates and check in times.

For Summer/Fall Guests, please note that we do not reserve less than full week rentals during any Holiday or more than thirty days in advance (other than from September 10-30 or November 5-19). Sorry, but our THREE NIGHT MINIMUM POLICY IS FIRM.

PLEASE NOTE: No Swimming, Power Boats or Jet Ski's are permitted in Lake Sequoyah as it is a State Reservoir and the drinking water source for the Town of Highlands. We do provide our Guests with a Canoe and Two Person Kayak.

Should the date that you’re interested in already be blocked off on our calendar, please feel free to call or e-mail. Occasionally, we do have last minute cancellations. Need a larger home or an additional house in the same neighborhood(100 yards away)for friends or family? Ask us! We do have another larger lakefront, 3/2 home with a 2/1 guesthouse in Highlands that is right across the lake.

Pet Policy:
We permit Dogs only on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee. We do not allow 'yappy' or chronic barkers regardless of their breed or size. Visiting pets must be on a Flea Prevention program.

Recycling Policy:
Unfortunately, Highlands does not offer curbside recycling. If you care enough about the planet to use our recycle bin, we will take it to the recycling center for you. As part of our 'Put-Out or Shut-Up' initiative, we will also refund a portion of your Guest Fee to show our appreciation!

'Pay It Forward Policy'
Believing that each of us CAN make a difference in this crazy world, Ebby’s House donates at least ten percent of all rental fees to organizations that support Human and/ or Environmental missions in the United States.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Lakefront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
• Other Amenities
  • Six Foot "Birthday Bath" tub, Phone with Answering Machine & Caller ID, Stereo with CD player, Full "eat-in" Kitchen with Fireplace, Dining Service for Twelve, Blow Dryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Games, Books, Puzzles, Canoe, Kayak, Outdoor Dining Table & Candle Lanterns, Hiking & Day Trip info provided
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Antiquing
  • Live Theatre
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Waterfalls nearby, Canoe and Kayaks on site, Swimming nearby, Rafting nearby, Fitnes Center and Recreation Center nearby

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$925/week April-New Years, $475/week January-March.
$210-250/night, 3 night minimum when available.**
Reservation/Security Deposit for First Time Guests: $250.
Cleaning Fee: $85.00 for 1-2 people, $110 for 3-4, $150 for 5-7.
Pet Fee: $100.00/week.$15.00/night. Dogs permitted with owners approval ONLY!
Sales and Occupancy Tax is 10% of Guest Fee.
Reservation Deposits are NOT refundable!
**Winter Special: 3 Nights for $450.00+ tax,includes cleaning.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/28/08
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  The Halpain's , St. Petersburg, FL
  • We had a wonderful time on our week getaway staying at the Ebby’s House. Upon arrival, the house was spotless and fresh flowers (from the garden) were on the kitchen table. The house offers the comfort of home with everything you need without having to ask down to herbs in the garden. During the day you can canoe or kayak on the lake. At night, sleeping in complete silence with fresh air blowing through the open windows was as peaceful as it gets. But any time of the day or night, sitting out on the porch watching butterflies, hummingbirds and fireflies will help you relax and enjoy your visit. We recommend this rental property and plan to return ourselves.
• 07/15/08
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  Kim and Kirt Howard , St. Petersburg, Florida
  • We vacationed at Ebby's house in July 2008 and had a WONDERFUL time. The house is incredibly charming, warm, and homey. So much loving attention to detail is evident in the amenities: the beautiful claw foot bathtub; hummingbird feeder which attracts tons of birds; gorgeous landscaping and an herb garden; wonderful music and interesting books for guest use; the guest and owner journals kept for close to 30 years; and family pictures and some historical background displayed in the bedrooms. The porch is cozy and provides a beautiful view of Lake Sequoyah. We ate our dinner outside each night as we watched the fire flies. And once while having my morning coffee, I even saw two otters swim by. We would highly recommend this rental property and hope to return again next summer. We only wished we could have stayed longer and that the weather was cool enough to use that great fire place in the kitchen! Warm Wishes, Kim, Kirt & Katey Howard
• 05/28/08
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  Hal and Denise Little , Lawrenceville, GA
  • We rented Ebby's House this past October. It was THE PERFECT spot for a "getaway" for us both. The house is very well equiped, clean, well appointed, and comfortable. We felt right at home the minute we arrived and hated to leave at the end of our stay. It truly is suit-case-ready. The landscaping and the grounds were beautiful in the early fall and we can only imagine how extraordinaryly beautiful it would be in the spring and summer! We paddled all over lake Sequoyah in the canoe and two kayaks that were provided. There is plenty of room to roam just around the lake and areas adjacent to the house. Highlands is a magical place. We have a family house in Highlands that we have visited for many years. That house was not available the week we had scheduled for our vacation so we rented Ebby's House after an internet search. We were NOT disappointed and now we have a problem. We loved Ebby's House so much that we are now torn between the two. It is a perfect spot for an intimate retreat. You will love Ebby's House too.
• 08/29/07
  Positive Rating
  Sydney Bell , Tampa, FL
  • We enjoyed a wonderful, peaceful vacation at this delightful cottage. The well equipped kitchen meant we could spend more time at the cottage and less running around, which we were thrilled about.
• 07/16/07
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  • Great vacation! Beautiful, charming, peaceful home. We loved it! -ACL
• 09/06/06
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  Jack & Sara Rose , Knoxville, TN
  • We had a great time at Ebby's House. The Fentons have done a wonderful job of preserving that 50s/60s cabin-in-the-woods feel, although, it has everything you could possibly need from the clawfoot tub to the coffee maker and from the hummingbird/butterfly gardens to the covered porch overlooking the lake. We're looking forward to returning.
• 09/05/06
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  Morris & Kathryn Nunn , Palm Coast, Florida
  • What a wonderful, relaxing time we had at Ebbyshouse. It's a charming cottage which reminds us of a calmer, simpler time. We fell in love with the hummingbirds and the lovely garden and enjoyed paddling around the lake. It was tough to come home but we have great memories and hope to return next year.
• 08/03/06
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  William and Susan Ward ,
  • What a getaway! The weather was wonderfully cool. We enjoyed canoeing and kayaking, reading books from an extensive in-home library, watching hummingbirds and other assorted wildlife, shopping in town, eating out (and in!), and above all, the relaxation and stresslessness of it all. Thanks for letting us make ourselves at home at Ebby's House for a week.
• 07/17/06
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  Joanne Wojtyto and John Raoux , Orlando, Florida
  • We had a wonderful, relaxing week at Ebby’s house. I’ll never forget the view from the porch, the quiet calmness of it, broken only by the buzzing of the hummingbirds and the bees. We ate on the porch most nights, took naps in the hammock under the trees, went hiking in the mountains. The house was comfortable, peaceful, and stocked with the all the things you might need – board games, local information and a terrific library. I even found a needle and thread handy to fix a torn sleeve. For Floridians, it was such a treat to come downstairs on a June morning and see the temperature on the porch reading below 65! Don’t forget to bring a sweater and be prepared to slow down and watch nature hurrying.
• 07/16/06
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    So far this season, we have had five new guests and two returning guests. We ask each new guest to complete a form for us prior to their departure and they all have answered our questions in nearly the exact same way. Here's what they've had to say: Did you find our home in "tip-top" shape upon your arrival? All said YES. Was our home accurately represented on our web listings and in the paperwork you received? All said YES. Is there anything the house is lacking that could have made your visit more enjoyable? 4 out of 5 said NO, 1 guest would like us to have high speed internet. Would you consider visiting our home again? All said YES. We know that to some people, renting a house via the internet can feel like a risky adventure. From time to time, we enter information like this in our guestbook just to give potential guests more information about what prior guests have thought.

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