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Foxdale Cottage Highlands NC
Foxdale Upstairs Greatroom
Foxdale Upstairs Kitchen
Foxdale Upstairs King Bedroom
Foxdale Upstairs Screened Porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed

Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed, 1.5 miles to Highlands

Foxdale Cottage has been brilliantly and creatively renovated to create rustic charm juxtaposed with modern provence. This lovely cottage offers unparalleled sophistication in the vacation rental market. Its upper and lower 'main' concept makes this cottage perfect for family or friends as each level has its own great room, kitchen, bedroom, bath and screened porch. Time together, time alone, makes for the perfect mountain getaway!

The great room dressed in hues of gray, features a granite floor to ceiling fireplace, vaulted ceiling, and double French doors that open on to a spacious screened porch. The porch is ideal for entertaining with a private wooded ridge view, a table for six and sitting area. The open floor plan joins great room to kitchen and quaint eat-in nook. The kitchen's glory is her antique barn wood cabinets with oriental pearl granite and stainless appliances.

The king suite is a relaxing retreat with sitting area, ensuite bath with jetted claw foot tub and double pedestal sinks. Double French doors open to the porch letting in light and bringing in that fresh mountain air.

The terrace level footprint is a duplicate of the main with great room, kitchen, Queen bedroom, bath and screened porch.

Peppered with fine art, your luxury vacation rental is elevated to a whole new level.


Keywords: Foxdale Cottage - Rustic Chic just one mile to town!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 364809
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 Mirror Lake, a neighborhood in Highlands, this cottage is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and horse riding nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed on May 10, 2026 start from $232, 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 Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Foxdale Cottage - Beautifully renovated & well appointed located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Dog Park, and Highlands Art Gallery. Highlands Playhouse and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 2 mi (3 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. 43 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!! Cozy cottage! This is our second time to stay at Foxdale and it was wonderful! Will stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We spent the month of August, unfortunately the weather was very rainy and cold but we enjoyed reading by the beautiful fireplace. The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin E.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay nestled in the woods and close to town of Highlands
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tate C.

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

Weekend with friends

Highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Easy Vacation

Property is near town and has everything needed for a vacation. Comfortable beds and nice linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle M.

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

Highlands Mirror Lake Vacation

The property was cute and charming. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

Motorcycle Tour

Enjoyed our stay at this home. Beautiful neighborhood. Beautiful town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy U.

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

Mountain Get a way

Lovely home tucked in the forest! Was so looking forward to the screened in patio but the sofa was stained and soiled so I didn’t use it. My husband did though. It was a short trip to Main Street which we always enjoy! Great places to eat and shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Perfect getaway

The fox sale cottage was so cute. The decor was beautiful and location was perfect. We loved relaxing on the back porch while being surrounded be nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N.

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

Beautiful and quiet

Foxdale cottage was perfect for us. Close to town, yet remote and serene. We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Just a terrific birthday!

The location, screened in deck and appliances were top notch. It rained almost every day but the gas logs made everything super cozy. Look forward to our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T.

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

Excellent short stay!

This is just an adorable cottage/cabin very close to downtown Highlands. Owners were simply great, house is well stocked and ideal for two couples or small family. Staircase downstairs may not be suitable for all, but still a great place. Wish we could have stayed longer. Great shopping in Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Highlands Trip

Perfect cottage for our stay. It was clean & well maintained. Loved the screened in porch. The weather was so mild that we kept the doors to the porch open all night. It was wonderful! We enjoyed the fact that the cottage was 1 mi to town, so we were able to walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Wonderful

We had two couples and the house was situated perfectly! There was an upstairs and downstairs suite with kitchen and living room and each had their own fireplace! This made it perfect for two couples to have privacy and togetherness! Owner was very easy to contact and was very helpful when we had any questions or needed anything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen G.

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

Highlands Vacation

The home is updated and decorated beautifully. Loved the screened in porches. Beds and linens were comfortable and nice quality. The grill needed cleaning so we didn't use it. Also the pans in the lower over drawer were pretty bad so did not use them either. Overall - great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

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

Perfect cabin for a week or weekend visit

Fresh updates to the property including tasteful decor, modern appliances and comfortable furniture. We loved the easy access to Highlands, the quiet street, and the cozy screen-in porches. Another great feature is having a kitchen on lower and upper leves. Families or friends can have an area on both levels with separate bed and bath for convenience/privacy. Stop by and see the owner at their shop in town! We had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Clark C.

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

Beautiful Highlands Getaway

We had a lovely Thanksgiving and mini-Family Reunion at the Foxdale cottage. Foxdale is beautifully situated and decorated. We would surely stay at this property again. Our hosts were very responsive the one time we reached out to them and addressed the issue later that day. COOK’S NOTES: We cooked 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners, including Thanksgiving dinner. The appliances are new and work well. There's only one paring knife that's sharp, so bring a good chefs knife. They supply 2 or 3 pots, a stainless-steel skillet, and 3 non-stick skillets - 8", 10" and 12" and all three are very worn and should be replaced. The spices available are salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and chili powder - bring anything else you might need. Pros: 1. The Mattresses and linens are top-tier quality. 2. There were plenty of extra bath linens. 3. The kitchen has very nice, new appliances. 4. In warmer months, the screened porches practically double the living area. Cons: 1. The hot water in the upstairs bathroom will come on briefly, then go artic-cold. The owner/manager is aware. 2. The gas fireplace doesn't work. It worked briefly the first night, when it suddenly shut off, and we couldn’t get it back on during the remainder of our visit. 3. The television isn't connected to anything but the DVD player. The TV displayed an error message that no signal was found when switched to cable. 4. Those gorgeous claw-footed tubs. If you are in anyway mobility impaired the tubs will be a challenge.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert/Nancy C.

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

What a wonderful Thanksgiving in the mountains!

The property was as we had expected and it as perfect for the two of us! Lawanna and Melissa were very communicative and great to work with. We will consider this one again!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

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

Beautiful home that’s well decorated

We had a great stay and really enjoyed the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cabin..

It is a wonderful place. I gave it three stars for cleanliness because there were moldy coffee grounds in the coffeemaker and the downstairs was very dusty and full of spider webs. You should know that there claw foot tubs In the bathrooms and it is quite a climb to get in to shower. I am 70 so was especially apprehensive. Otherwise, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly O.

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

Love it!

Awesome! Love the home, area, and the host is super friendly, helpful, and a very nice person.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Great stay

Cottage and location were great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Cozy Cabin

I had a very relaxing stay at this beautiful home. It is decorated so elegantly and has all the amenities of home! I will recommend all my friends and family here also!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

It's Snow Time!

This property is designed with comfort in mind. The bedding is delightful! I loved the high count sheets! From the moment you walk in the door, you will be impressed. The furnishings are upscale. The owner, Melissa, is amazing. Her response time is prompt. Our purpose of the trip was to see snow. Wow, we certainly got that! Thank you for a wonderful visit and your attention to detail. We are scheduling for the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Heaven!

Beautiful old Highlands charm completely updated. 5 stars
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

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Hosted by Melissa

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