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Chestnut Cottage

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining

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.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Chestnut Cottage

Charming mountain home, centrally located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with it's own nature trail. Easy walk to a public park with walking track, baseball and soccer field. A quick, 7 minute drive to downtown Highlands or 15 minutes to Cashiers. Convenient driving distance to most waterfalls or trailheads of the area.
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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

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3528145
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

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
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 41 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Lake Keowee - 47 min drive - 65.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chestnut Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chestnut Cottage?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chestnut Cottage on Sep 14, 2026 start from $353, 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. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Francine S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

8/10 Good

Mike C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tesa B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

8/10 Good

Teddie H.

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

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kirk McKim

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Languages:

English, Russian

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