Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown

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A house with a deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and string lights, with outdoor seating and a fire pit.
Private kitchen
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden shelves, and a television.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a deck, surrounded by a wooded area.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains. Old Edwards Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center 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.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 43 min drive - 54.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown on Nov 10, 2026 start from $524, 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 Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Retreat - Pets, Fire Pit, Near Downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family (adults and children) had a great weekend in Highlands—Nice house very close to downtown Highlands and lots of things to do—Dry Falls, Whiteside Mountain, Highlands Outpost, shopping downtown were our favorites. The two small bedrooms upstairs were so fun for the children! Lots of seating areas and clean bedrooms. Kitchen was well stocked and functional. The host was swift to respond to a question. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was a great host and very communicative! Had a great time for high school golf regionals.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time and celebrated our Friendsgiving!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is really cute. It has everything you need and it is very clean. My family enjoyed our stay here. Town is very close.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, comfy house. Perfect for a stay in Highlands. The hosts were excellent throughout the stay. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to town and other attractions. Laid back and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Had a great experience! Home was close to downtown Highlands and a few other places of interest. Would definitely stay here again. Home was clean, had the basics spices for cooking, sufficient towels for guests, laundry room with soap provided, etc. must buy your own firewood for in and out fireplace/pit. Host was great had to reach out before arrival and she was very responsive, always appreciated!
Master
Back area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Property was a great location for our needs. Kitchen was well stocked for staying in one night and thankfully the rain stopped in time for the family to enjoy the firepit outside. Host was wonderful at communication and getting back to me quickly when questions were asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a party of four with pets. The accommodation suited us very well and the fenced in back area was great for the dogs. The host was responsive to questions and comments and despite terrible unseasonable weather we had a great time. Highlands itself is only minutes away and it was a good location from which to explore the area generally. Wifi worked well in an area that has poor mobile service generally.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I am not one who writes reviews but here I go now. I was the owner of short term rental company in Breckenridge for 10 years, managed 150 homes, visitbreck.I picked this home as it is one of the few which stated a fenced yard. Although many homes say dog friendly hardly any say fenced yard, and this one said it. This house is great with huge deck and great backyard. Hats off th the owner on this.Now the house: nice and big, somewhat dated, and I would say just ok. The bathtubs are very tall, old and really hard to get into and out. The kitchen is a big problem. Two 5 in skillets, two pots and not much to write home about. Had to buy a skillet. The owner does not have outside garbage cans and says we have to take it to the dump. That’s ridiculous. Cannot leave outside because of wildlife so I have to keep 4 full bags of garbage in dining room. There was supposed to be a key to garage but it was no ware to be found. To sum it up I would rent it again because of fidos but I would bring my own kitchen pots and my own garbage cans. The Mang co was very responsive to anything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rambling farmhouse vibes

We enjoyed the open air outdoor spaces and the comfortable and cozy atmosphere inside the house. We were a group of 8 and the bedroom configuration of 3 king beds and one queen bed worked for our group. The house is a bit older and gad lots of character, along with all of the expected upgrades. Melissa was very proactive and timely with all of her responses to our needs. We would love to use this space again, ideally in cooler weather to make use of the firrr we place and fire pit. We didn’t use the grill and there were 4 ample parking spaces. There were no bedrooms adjacent to the main floor , so steps are involved in getting to any of the bedrooms. This was not an issue for us, but it might be a challenge for other renters. We always appreciate coffee and ice already stocked upon our arrival,especially if we check in late, which we did. I recommend this property and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This is an older split level home with nice outside space. The inside is a bit choppy and there are only 3 full baths and a half bath unlike listed in description. One “bedroom” is a large basement with arcade games, table games, a tv and other games with a king size bed tucked in the corner. Two of the 5 bedrooms are upstairs with no bathroom. They must use downstairs powder room or go into another bedroom for showering, very inconvenient. The property seemed like it had been vacant for a bit before our arrival due to dead bugs in floor and vanities. The host were notified and they responded swiftly. I had a laundry list of things that need to be addressed to make this property a “premier” rental but as of now, I can only give a 3 rating at best! There was an ice maker but unlike other guest, it was empty and we could not get it to work…we were a party of 7 with including 3 small children and they most enjoyed the deck area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could need for a group and their pups!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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