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Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!!

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2893.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!!

Looking for a romantic couples getaway with that someone special? Need to get away from the kids for a weekend? Exhausted from work and need to decompress with some environmental stress relief? Whatever the reason, we've got you covered! This mid-century Highlands home is secluded but also less than 2 miles from the heart of Main Street. This is our second home that we've recently renovated, and is now available for rent on select dates. Walk to Smokehouse BBQ or On the Veranda restaurants, or drive five minutes to the heart of Main Street for world class shopping and gourmet restaurants. Or just hang out at home, enjoy the updated kitchen, crank up the fireplace and take in the view from the living room, dining room or bedroom through the new floor to ceiling windows that span the entire back of the home. Or get outside, immerse yourself in nature on the front or back deck, and enjoy the sound of the creek that runs through the property. Keep an eye out for the deer who love to stop by!
We love our home because of the seclusion yet proximity to Main Street and have worked hard to create a relaxing mid-century couples mountain retreat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!
NOTE: This is a 1 bedroom home intended for a maximum of 2 guests. It is not child or pet friendly, so unfortunately we cannot accommodate either. Thank you for respecting this restriction!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets and Children are not allowed. Home is not child or pet friendly. Thank you.

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
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

About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 49 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 59 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

As of Mar 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! on Aug 19, 2026 start from $415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls, and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

Great stay!

The house was clean, newly renovated, and had beautiful forest views. The kitchen was well appointed. We loved the porch and proximity to numerous hiking trails as well as downtown highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laird M.

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

Wonderful Escape

This house was super clean, beautifully decorated and in such a peaceful location. We loved our stay there—easy to go into town and then wonderfully away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo T.

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

Great getaway!

Exactly as advertised. Smooth from beginning to end. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra & John B.

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

Perfect get away home near Highlands

Property just as described and photographed - lovely wooded setting , relaxing space indoors and on decks. Just wish we had more days to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful house! We will definitely stay there again. Amazing host, very easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Paradise in Paradise

This home was beyond expectations! Everything was beautifully done, with high-tech gadgetry complemented by mid-century modern aesthetics. There are other homes nearby, but one really has to look for them - it's quiet and private. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

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

excellent cabin

small cozy and convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great location!

This is a wonderful house just minutes from downtown Highlands. Communication from owner was great and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Awesome getaway

We were attending a wedding in the area and this was the perfect spot to stay - quiet, relaxing, spacious for getting ready and decompressing after events.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Great Spot!

Perfect spot for two people to enjoy the highlands! The house is very private but close to trails, shops, restaurants and waterfalls. The bed was super comfortable and everything in the home was well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

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

Great get away

The perfect get away! Beautiful location with the perfect deck for enjoying the view and some wine. Clean and cozy. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Another great stay!

We just returned from another great stay in this cute house. It was so lovely to be able to enjoy the deck in the spring. We especially enjoyed being able to fall asleep listening to the creek outside the open bedroom windows. This is a great home base for all things Highlands…hiking, dining and shopping!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christophe T.

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

Great getaway

Well appointed home with lots of privacy. We are returning in August.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faith F.

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

Perfect getaway for two

The hosts did a wonderful job renovating this home. The deck and covered porch was a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. The home is in a lovely private neighborhood. We definitely would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Beautiful Get Away!

We had an amazing time staying at this property! Alex was so helpful and incredibly communicative. Check-in was a breeze and the house was perfect! The views are beautiful and it’s so close to Main Street, but you feel like you’re far from anybody else. We can’t wait to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

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

Cute mid-century home close to town

Nicely renovated, quiet and private location close to town. Glad to have easy parking. Plenty of room for two. Comfortable king size bed. We enjoyed the deck for morning coffee and evening wine. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britni V.

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

Just perfect!!

This house is absolutely perfect. My husband and I had the best time. You feel like you are in the woods but you are 3-5 minutes from everything. We are already considering booking it again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Lovely location minutes from town!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Hickory Hill Home. It truly is a great location. It is nicely secluded, but so close to town. The best of both worlds! The house is everything you would hope it to be. Clean, cozy and comfortable. The work the hosts have put into it is evident. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Everything was perfect!

There's a reason why this property has all 5 star reviews. The house was exactly as described and the communication with the owner was excellent! I would definitely look here first when I come back to the area. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Great, Private Getaway!

This house is truly the best of both worlds... a very short drive from both downtown/shopping/attractions AND hiking/sightseeing, we were thrilled to experience it all! We were able to get away from it all and loved every minute... we had our own private sanctuary at this beautiful home. Appointed with beautiful finishes and everything you could need for your stay from coffee (and fixings) to a super comfy bed. The house is super clean and was so relaxing - I highly recommend lighting a fire and enjoying the view! We can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Couples Retreat.

Cannot say enough about our stay. The home was beautifully finished with amazing forest views. Only a short drive to downtown highlands. Everything a traveler could need was provided. House instructions were complete and very easy to follow. Alex, our host was wonderful to communicate with and very responsive. The only thing we did not like about our stay is that we had to leave. But we will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mande S.

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

Private House close to Town

Super cute, very clean and neat house close to town. It has a whole wall of floor to ceilings windows that opens to a nice balcony that overlooks the woods with no houses in sight, but is 5 minutes from town! It has a really nice stream that is relaxing on the side of the house. They even left a bottle of sparkling wine for us! A nice touch. The beds are comfortable foam mattresses and the hosts provide a nice list of recommendations for hikes and restaurants. There is also a 2nd bedroom with two twin beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

BEAUTIFUL home in beautiful setting.

We absolutely loved this home away from home! Everything was spotless and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need, even the surprise gift of a bottle of sparkling wine was appreciated. Sadly, my husband and I are not fans of hard mattresses. I was able to create a soft mattress with extra bed pillows on the couch, while my husband just dealt with the bed. We loved the house too much to ask for a refund to find a different place. Also, if you have any sort of car sickness issues, it's good to know that MANY of the roads to and from the house to hikes, restaurants, shopping are VERY curvy, but worth the drive to these fantastic locations. I would definitely stay again if they had a softer mattress. Also, be sure to find out the typical weather of the Highlands before you schedule. We stayed 4 nights and had 2 days of fog and rain, dampening our hiking plans, but the delightful fireplace took away the gloom. Then we drove to Asheville for the Biltmore Estate, where it was sunny and clear! I later looked up Highlands typical weather and it stated that it is one of the rainiest places on the east coast, yet I heard many people have second houses there for the cool summers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britni V.

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

Loved it!

Thanksgiving at this property was perfect!! Great location and perfect for two. We always stay at this house. I honestly do not think there is a better option for a couple in the Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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