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Minutes from town, but relax in the quiet of the treetops!
| Sleeps | 4 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Space | 1,200 sq. ft. |
| Property type | cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 4 nights |
Overview
Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4)
Trail's Inn is nestled in the quiet of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You will be only 5 minutes from downtown Highlands, NC, enabling you to enjoy the many arts, shopping, dining, hiking, local activities and amenities offered throughout the season. Best of all you'll come home to rest in the quiet and cool of a serene mountain cottage. Our secluded house has a wonderful open floor plan allowing forest views from every room. With a spacious sun room and deck you will feel as if you are living in a tree house! The vaulted living room is focused on a large stone fireplace to keep you warm on chilly nights.
Each of the two private bedrooms are attractively appointed with comfortable bedding, quilts, storage space and a private modern baths. The sunny, fully-equipped kitchen is large enough to accommodate more than one cook! Guests can choose to eat in the dining room, the sun room, or on the deck. If you have overflow visitors, there is a detached guestroom and bath available for the warmer months of May to late September. (Please be sure to see the link below for additional photos)
Highlands is a true vacation destination with wonderful shopping, fine dining, great hiking, and many cultural events throughout the vacation season. If you have never been, you will be so pleased to discover this delightful community! Highlands was named by 'Southern Living' as #3 in the top 10 small Southern town destinations!
We hope you will come, enjoy our cottage and the many amenities such a short distance away. We will be glad to assist you in any way to make your vacation personal and special for you and your guests.
Keywords: House, Cabin
About Anne Newhouse
Visits here are always rejuvenating for everyone! The cool mountain forests, nearby Mirror Lake, the ever-present sound of the nearby waterfall, and the vast entertainment opportunities make for an ideal relaxing vacation. We love including family and friends for a step back to an easier life-style. Living in Atlanta we are only 2 hours away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Just a few days here allows for a great attitude adjustment in our hectic city lives!
Anne Newhouse purchased this cottage in 1972
Why Anne Newhouse chose Highlands
Our family has owned Trail's Inn for 40 years! Originally purchased by my Dad to escape the summer heat of Florida, we have had the opportunities to create so many family memories through the years.
What makes this cottage unique
Highlands has so many different hiking trails that we try a different one on each visit. With the shops, restaurants, and art galleries so nearby, there is always something to do. However, we often find that just sitting in the sun room or by the fire reading away the afternoon is the best alternative!
Amenities
Mirror Lake Cottage Accommodation and Amenities
- cottage
- Guests provide their own meals
- 1200 sq. ft.
- 1 story
- Max. occupancy: 4
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- pets considered ...
- children welcome
- non smoking only ...
- Mountain View
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Covered Parking
- Free Long Distance
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Fireplace
- Catering Available ...
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 6 people
- 2 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
Bathroom 2 -
- 2
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- King size beds (1) New hotel-quality comfortable king in the master!, Double Beds (2)
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television ...
- VCR
- Deck / Patio ...
- Outdoor Grill
- limited accessibility ...
- botanical garden
- churches
- health/beauty spa
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- scenic drives
- shopping
- shuffleboard
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- basketball court
- fishing
- fly fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Exceptional!
5/5 -
(38 traveler reviews)
Beautiful mountain retreat
My family and I have been staying at Trail's Inn for almost a decade now, and it gets better every year. It is incredibly clean, comfortable, and very thoughtfully appointed~ no detail has been left untended. It is also conveniently located and is a very short drive (or lovely walk) to the Bascom and downtown. It feels like you are in a secluded mountain hideaway, yet the many charms of Highlands are within easy reach. The owners do a beautiful job of maintaining the home and are exceptionally welcoming and helpful, including keeping a binder filled with wonderful details about hiking, food, and activity options in and around Highlands. They have thought of everything to make a stay here as comfortable and relaxing as possible and you feel it from the moment you walk through the door.
Mountain haven in the city
What a special place to enjoy the stresses of life ! We have stayed in Cashiers, Sapphire and everywhere in between . This is our first visit staying so close to town and we loved it ! The house was perfect for us and exceeded our expectations for being able to enjoy Highlands without driving 30 minutes on hazardous roads..... We felt like locals and tried to enjoy all the local restaurants. I want to stay a month next year !
Our "Happy Place"
This cottage is in a perfect setting for a peaceful mountain experience. The home is beautifully appointed, comfortable and spacious. The Newhouse's have thought of everything to make Trail's Inn feel like home. The grounds are gorgeous with hosta's and hydrangeas. We enjoyed every minute of our two weeks at Trail's Inn and plan to return.
Very cozy and comfortable home
We had such a nice stay at Trail's Inn. Great location close to town and great restaurants. But with a secluded, private feeling. The area is great for walking and exploring.
The owners provided everything needed to make our stay so easy and pleasant.
We hope to return again soon!
Excellent stay
Very cozy home and conveniently located close to town. Another delightful visit staying here. Pretty views from the kitchen area as well as the deck.
Well appointed home, close to town, private, and beautiful views.
A wonderful week. Our only complaint is that it was too short! All the little touches made this home warm and cozy. No matter if you want to shop in town or stay home and read... it is all easily available.
Thank you for sharing this lovely piece of heaven!
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Highlands is well known as a superb destination for a relaxing mountain vacation with all of the attributes of a much larger city. There are many award winning restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, fine arts festivals, music, as well as hiking in the cool mountain air. Visit for a while and you'll want to return!
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $120 |
| Pet Fee | $75 |
| Damage Deposit | $100 |
We allow small mature non-shedding well behaved dogs. Your pets must be on a flea protection program.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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