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The Owlery, Walk to Town

Stairs leading to the front entrance from below

Stairs leading to the front entrance from above

Kitchen, bar and living room, doorway to master bedroom

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Highlands Country Club
‪3 min drive‬
Bridal Veil Falls
‪4 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Owlery, Walk to Town

Please help us help you to have the best stay. Carefully read the description for this home and look through the pictures. This is a lovely, well appointed home with stunning views that is well suited to fit and active guests! (Please see photos of the stairs) There is a steep driveway (please see photos of driveway) You can park and turn around at the top. For those who aren't comfortable driving up you can park at the bottom parking spot and walk. Its worth the workout!
Charming, dog friendly, conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Highlands.( One mile, 17 minutes along quiet, paved, neighborhood streets) The home features new decking on two sides, allowing you to savor the stunning mountain views from the comfort of high Adirondack chairs. The gated deck adds an extra layer of safety for small children and dogs. Inside, you'll find two bedrooms: one with a king bed and the other with a queen, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms and large flat-screen TVs. Gather in the living area for movie nights, cozy up by the gas log fireplace, or enjoy a variety of board games available for your entertainment. The lovely open floor plan ensures that cooking doesn't take you away from the fun, with a spacious kitchen fully equipped for all your culinary needs and an island with bar seating. Need accommodations for extra guests? There's a comfortable queen pullout sofa in the living room, along with the convenience of a half bath for their use.

* Dog friendly ONLY up to 2 dogs with pet fee
Walk to town along safe paved streets. It is about 1 mile and there aren't sidewalks until you reach the main road and cross. This road is walked safely by many tourists and locals alike. (Please see walking map in photo gallery)
Parking tip:Two cars can be parked at top. One should drive up and back to the spot by the front deck and park. Then second car can drive up and park in front of stairs. There is a parking pad at the bottom before the trash can enclosure for those not comfortable with driving up or parking.

Property manager

Holly Henry

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cullasaja River Gorge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 4.4 km

Restaurants

‪Rib Shack - ‬3 min drive
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬2 min drive
‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Owlery, Walk to Town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is The Owlery, Walk to Town located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

3 Aug, 2025

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

Awesome stay! Beautifully appointed unit. Good, convenient location. Well stocked. Great service from Holly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ron and Lisa R.

8 Aug, 2025

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

Kitchen was amazing and decks were great! We had an issue with the gas logs and really missed having the fire place logs with a glass of wine on our 25th wedding anniversary. It was colder than usual for August but we both definitely recommend the cottage and the views!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

1 Aug, 2025

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

Excellent

All very good!! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

12 Mar, 2025

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

Great for athletic people!

The property is very nicely appointed; you will have everything you need during your stay! The wrap around porch boasts some beautiful views and the hosts provided lovely tall Adirondack chairs so your views aren’t interrupted. The main living space is lovely and spacious. The pictures don’t actually do it justice.While the property is technically walkable to downtown, it’s about a mile and we ended up driving because of the hills and narrow roads.Parking was a bit dicey. As you can see in the photos, the grade of the property is extreme. There are 2 spots at the top of the driveway; however, the vehicle that we came in (Nissan Armada) is very large and heavy. The parking spaces are covered in pea gravel and we didn’t feel comfortable parking at the top of the driveway. We parked at the bottom by the trash can instead. When the description mentions “good for active people”, the hike from the bottom of the driveway to the front door will definitely get your heart pumping!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025