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Chestnut Cottage

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a stone foundation.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, two white sofas, a brown armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide natural light and views of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
A covered porch with wooden furniture and a stone planter.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Highlands is home to this vacation home. Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 43 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chestnut Cottage?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chestnut Cottage on Nov 2, 2026 start from $301, 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 Chestnut Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chestnut Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chestnut Cottage located?

Situated in Highlands, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very quiet!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great quiet location close to the activities that Highlands has to offer. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a beautiful location for fall foliage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!!

We had a great stay and the host was very responsive to questions. Will rent again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet neighborhood...makes you feel the woods around you while being an easy drive to town!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for both Highlands / Cashiers areas. Property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip and PERFECT stay!

My best friend and I had a great girls’ trip and stay at Kirk’s cottage. The location to main street, shops, and eateries was easy and short. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. It was the perfect setting! We had a great stay and couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very quaint. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Close to town. In a very nice community and located near waterfalls and hiking trails. Lovely town to shop and eat out. The host, Kirk, went above and beyond for us. Highly recommended. We will definitely return. Try edelweiss pastry shoppe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Getaway

I brought my lovely wife up to Highlands NC to celebrate her birthday. She loved it!. The place was in a peaceful, beautiful wooded setting, super clean, roomy with a cozy feel and close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

The house was everything you see on the website Very warm and inviting. Very very clean. I can’t say enough good things about Kirk. He helped me with booking, got in touch with me in the process of getting me the information on how to enter the home once we arrived.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our three-night stay in Highlands. The location is just far enough out of town to be quiet and relaxing. The large living room windows offered beautiful sunset views, and the gas fireplace made it cozy. The home was clean overall, communication with the host was excellent, and we appreciated the keyless entry and having a washer/dryer. It was also thoughtful to have a Keurig ready when we arrived.A few things to note: this home seems designed for taller guests. The beds are quite high, and closet rods and the stacked washer/dryer controls were difficult to reach. One shower had a built-in seat and grab bar, which was helpful, though a handheld showerhead would be a nice addition.Only one bedroom had seating, so a chair or bench in the other would help while dressing. There’s no desk, and the dining chairs are low, making laptop use less comfortable.The unit is part of a duplex, but we heard no noise from neighbors. The only cleanliness issue was the freezer, which needed attention.Overall, a quiet, comfortable stay—especially for taller guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was relaxing and spacious. Both beds were very comfortable. We visited Highlands to see the fall foliage color and it did not disappoint. The cottage is a short 7-minute drive from downtown Highlands shopping and restaurants. It offers a great hub for day trips to Asheville and/or hiking to beautiful waterfalls in the surrounding mountains. We will recommend it to friends and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here in Highlands. Kirk’s place is an easy 10 min drive to Main Street downtown, so that was nice. Everything was very clean. Kirk was very responsive to any questions I had. Quiet neighborhood. Only a couple of things to point out…this is a duplex, which I had just overlooked until the morning we were heading there. And the kitchen is not necessarily well stocked if you plan to do a lot of cooking. For us it wasn’t a problem because we didn’t do any cooking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and the instructions of how/what to do were easy to follow! Very comfortable and exactly what we wanted! A great long weekend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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