Highlands is Heaven

Guest: Mom with three kids! (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/04/11 Review Submitted: 12/31/11

I really wanted my family to have a Fall holiday and we hit the jackpot on this trip. The kids loved Highlands and we also discovered Cashiers on this trip too. The hot tub at the cabin made their trip, plus the cabin had everything... fresh towels and bedding, new or newer furnishings, and the kitchen was well stocked! The fact that the master was on the main and there were 2 other levels was great for privacy and the big den downstairs was ideal for the kids while my husband I were on the deck enjoying the view with a much needed glass of wine! Great home. The pictures don't do it justice. Highlands is Heaven.

Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Location

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 12/19/11

Hi Tom, the house worked out just perfectly for our stay and the event for my sister. We are on our way to the airport now. Thank you so much for making your home available to us. The keys are back in the lockbox and the house is locked but it just occurred to me that I did not set the alarm. Happy holidays to you both. Will let you know if we're able to get back to Highlands in the spring! One more thing......left several wedges of red velvet cake from my son's birthday in your freezer!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers.

Return to Whiteside Cabin - Another Great Vacation

Guest: Barbara (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 11/03/11

This was our second stay at Whiteside Cabin, and again, we were not disappointed. Our adult children joined us and the "cabin" provided most everything we needed to have a fabulous time (we had to bring our own wine and groceries!). Everyone had their own bedroom & bath and there was plenty of room to spread out, as well as opportunities for quiet time when desired. The October scenery was spectacular and we were even treated to a pre-Halloween light dusting of snow! Time to start planning for next year... The listing's photos and the owner's website are very descriptive of this property and its amenities. Highly recommended if you are looking for peace and quiet in a location that is convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Wonderful Trip

Guest: Elizabeth (Tampa, Florida)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/15/11

We had a wonderful time in Highlands. Thanks not only for renting us your wonderful place, but also all the good advice on restaurants, shops and hikes. We hiked the Whiteside trail a couple of times and went to Dry falls, Rainbow Falls and Glen Falls. We hope to return! Elizabeth Gratzek

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Very Nice Cabin - Great Location

Guest: Jeff (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10 Review Submitted: 12/15/10

Tom, Sorry for the delayed e-mail, but I wanted to know that we had a great visit to your cabin. It met all of our expectations and we loved the location, decor and amenities. Thanks again. Best, Jeff

Recommended for:Families with teenagers.

Very Comfortable and great views!

Guest: Rob (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 11/10/10 Review Submitted: 11/15/10

Tom, Just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful stay at your Whiteside cabin. Very comfortable and a great location. Hiked the Whiteside Mountain trail, had dinner at Cyprus, checked out the shops in Highlands, saw all the waterfalls on the road towards Franklin and just hung out at your "cabin", enjoying the view and the hot tub. We had a wonderful stay, and we will recommend your place to others and will consider renting it again if we ever decide to visit the area in the future. Rob

Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Love the Whiteside location

Guest: Marilee (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/24/10

We just eturned from this gorgeous mountain home yesterday-- I feel so fortunate that we reserved it! We loved every bit- from the furnishings, rugs, pictures, back porch view, grill and jacuzzi! We did alot of hiking - Whiteside mountain hike was one of the best secrets! We are only sorry we came by ourselves and didn't share it with any of our adult children. We will defintiley try to plan a week or two again next year!! Congratualtions on having such a great home to share! Marillee G. Jacksonville, FL

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Private and beautiful - well appointed, comfortable, clean

Guest: Barbara (Jacksonville, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

I cannot say enough good things about this property. The owners are excellent to work with and the house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. The location is very convenient to both Cashiers and Highlands, and all of the activities/sights they offer. And, if you are looking for peace and quiet, this is the place. It is located on a private, access-controlled road; we saw maybe 2 cars per day while we were there. At night, you have only the sounds from Mother Nature to keep you company. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. The view from the back deck is lovely and the night sky is spectacular on a clear night. The screened porch has comfortable seating as well as a dining area with seating for 4. We had such a good time here, we are already planning our next trip, Whiteside Cabin will definitely be at the top of our list when we look for accommodations.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Thank You So Much

Guest: Cathy (California - come to NC to see the kids)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

We've stayed at Whiteside cabin twice now. Really, for the money, I don't see how it could get any better. It's so nicely furnished, up to date and everything was perfect! We really wanted a hot tub and while we were there, they hot tub ppl came to clean it. That was reassuring. They said they come every Wednesday and showed us the actual sign in and maint. log they keep by the tub. We had a bad experience before with a hot tub so this was important to us. My husband loved the new grill on the back deck...and the VIEW was just inspiring. It was so nice to get up every morning and have that view. THAT is what you want in a mountain cabin. Plus, the location was great. We spent lots of time in Highlands, but drove down to Cashiers several times too. One other benefit was the floor plan. The downstairs is just huge, a great place for the kids, (or grandkids in our case:). Big play area, TV and a bedroom and bath down there for them. We would return anytime!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great mountain getaway

Guest: 1511vernon (Mobile, AL)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10 Review Submitted: 04/27/10

My friends and I rented Whiteside cabin for a three-day girls' weekend in April 2010. It was everything we hoped it would be from the pictures we saw online. The cabin is beautifully and comfortably furnished, and everything was in working order. The location was ideal, as it is close to Highlands as well as hiking and waterfall trails. After a day of hiking, soaking in the hot tub with the mountain view was heavenly! My only negative is that I would not rent this house if traveling with very young children. One of the three bathrooms has a tub, but the tub is so deep that it would be very difficult to bathe a young child in it. If your children are old enough to bathe themselves or take showers this is not an issue.

Owner response:Thanks so much for that nice review. Yes, the tub is a very deep soaking tub. Thanks for staying with us! Tom

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.