Highlands Stoney Creek Cottage 2 bed/2 bath, 1.5 miles to Town

Stoney Creek Cottage is a charming mountain home in Highlands, located about 1.5 miles from downtown Highlands. Built in 1991, the home offers approximately 1,223 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms on a secluded 1.34-acre wooded lot. The property is especially notable for its private setting overlooking a spring-fed stream and small waterfall, creating the classic peaceful Highlands atmosphere.

Cottage Features a freshly painted warm, rustic design with:

Vaulted and cathedral ceilings
Hardwood floors throughout
A large stone fireplace in the living room (wood-burning)
Built-in bookcases
A glass-enclosed sun porch/sitting room
An updated kitchen and full laundry area
Heat pump heating and air conditioning
High speed fiber internet
Full Kitchen, everything needed for cooking a Great Meal
Gas Weber Grill on Deck overlooking Creek

The two bedrooms are positioned for privacy and both enjoy views of the surrounding woods and creek. The living room has a sleeper sofa which is a queen size. A single sleeper sofa is located on the sun porch.

Outdoor Setting

The property is one of the cottage’s biggest attractions:

Over an acre of mature woods with ferns and mountain laurel
Audible creek sounds from much of the home
Deck and porch areas overlooking the water
Private, tranquil atmosphere with paved access
Close enough to town for dining and shopping, yet secluded enough to feel like a retreat

Overall Description

This is a quintessential Highlands creek side cottage: cozy, well-proportioned, and surrounded by natural beauty. With its stone fireplace, enclosed porch, wooded acreage, and the soothing sound of a waterfall, it offers the kind of mountain retreat many people seek in western North Carolina. We are the new owners of this Cottage and looking forward to your visit! We have made some nice updates to the cottage. Book now for the most affordable creek-front home in Highlands.