Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub

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A wooden cabin with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a door with a window above it.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen in the background.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a cozy fireplace.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level - Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level - Guest/Hall bath

Main Level - Master Bath

Upstairs - Master Bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the city center. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?

As of Nov 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub on Nov 15, 2026 start from $761, 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 Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Art Gallery. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay ever! Our second time staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2025
Thank you so much! We hope to see you again soon! ^-^
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin within walking distance of downtown. We especially enjoyed the screened porch on the back, where we could sit, see the leaves, and listen to the creek in the back. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cabin and its screened porch. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location and lovely setting

We loved everything about this place. The location was perfect — walkable to town — and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 2, 2024
Thanks Robin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect at our Mill Creek VRBO. The home was beautiful, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops, and everything that we imagined when we book. The host was stayed in touch during our stay making us feel welcome and offering assistance if or when we needed. It's always nice to find properties that allow family pets, and the Mill Creek home was probably the best we've ever found. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 4, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic spot!

Beautiful home in the woods. It was perfect for me and my family. Everything about it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family weekend

We loved the coziness and convenience of this cabin, but what ultimately sold our children was the amazing creekside area! They played for hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great cabin. The location was perfect for our family wedding weekend. The kitchen was very well appointed with more than adequate dinnerware for family entertaining. The entire cabin was very cozy….which was great due to lots and lots of rain. Parking was a challenge as there were only 2 assigned spaces for the 3 couples (3 vehicles) that stayed there. However, the realty company was helpful with finding a third spot for us since adjacent properties were empty. Would love to return to the property in nicer weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We're glad the cabin suited your needs. We're sorry about the parking challenge and appreciate your understanding. We're delighted you loved the space and hope to host you again in better weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best case

Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 11, 2024
We enjoyed having you stay at Mill Creek. Please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great locations for girls weekend

My sisters and I stayed here for a girls weekend. We loved walking in and having the lights on, and everything looked very clean and welcoming. It rained a lot during our weekend so we did not attempt to walk to town, but I think it would be walkable if you have the right shoes. In between rain showers, we did use the hot tub and it worked very well. Even though there are houses on either side, this property feels very private. We enjoyed photographing nature down by the creek, but we did not get to use the fire pit. The decor is very nice and we enjoyed the screened porch so we could be outside even when it was raining. Everything we needed, we found in the house. Very well stocked. Communication with the rental company was easy, they texted and were very responsive,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2025
Hi Candice, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I'm so pleased to hear that you and your sisters had an enjoyable girls' weekend at our property, despite the rainy weather. It's great that you were able to make use of the amenities like the hot tub and take advantage of the private and scenic setting. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was extremely clean and came exactly as listed! Check in communication was extremely smooth and the one minor hiccup we had getting the hot tub out of sleep mode was handled quickly. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House, Beautiful Place

Excellent Property, great location, with walking distance to the center of Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Foley Wedding

Great house and beautiful property! Close to town, walking distance, but had a very mountain feel with a creek in the backyard and woods! Very enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great cottage

well appointed and cozy cottage...thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home! The backyard with the creek is so relaxing

We love it! The whole experience from VRBO to the property management was outstanding. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was wonderful and location was great.

Property management team was excellent. They were very responsive and stayed in touch throughout our stay to be sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Awesome house! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Highlands location ever!

This cottage is in an amazing location. It is only a very short walk to town and restaurants, but you feel like you are in the woods when you are at the cottage. The cottage is exactly as advertised. It is wonderfully stocked and very nicely furnished. Both master baths are very nice. The kitchen is more spacious than most, and the house appears to have been renovated in the not-too-distant past. he screened in deck is amazing, we enjoyed the spa, and adjacent creek adds to the ambiance. There are also hiking trails nearby -- you can take an easy hike all the way to Mirror lake. We have been to Highlands many times, and this is clearly our favorite location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful mountain stay with easy walk to town

Well appointed house with great separation of space - everyone had their own en suite. Fully stocked and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2021
Thank you Meredith! We're glad you enjoyed the home :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands summer vacation

The property was very clean, nice bedrooms and kitchen, great screened in porch, outdoor area with fire pit close to small stream was very peaceful, and location is close to town. Everything we expected for a nice relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands Getaway

charming; all amenities; perfectly lighted (easy reading); beautiful setting/scenery; would not hesitate to recommend or stay again. Just perfect getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage...great location

Very spacious cottage close to downtown. Comfortable! We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AWESOME

We so enjoyed this homie welcoming property. The layout of the cabin was perfect. The hot tub the fire pit and that incredible stream with waterfall just feet from the fire pit was great! I felt like I wanted to ask the owners if they would sell it was that wonderful!!!! Thank you for an wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage!

Wonderful location just a short walk to downtown Highlands. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Highlands Cottage 5 minute walk to main street.

Three comfortable bedrooms for three couples attending a wedding. Exceptionally well equipped . Large open kitchen/great room. Lovely grounds with lots of porch space, outdoor hot tub, and fire pit next to a rushing stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mill creek Ln. Highlands

The cabin was nice and spacious. I appreciate that some of the basics - paper towels, coffee, spices, etc. we’re there. The fire pit my the stream was nice. It is a longer walk to town than I thought, and sidewalks were not always there. The cabin was clean but the ceiling fans were very dirty. My daughters got in the hot tub last night and said it was disgusting and ran for the shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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