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River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing

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A rustic wooden cabin with a large circular window, a wooden chair with a colorful cushion, and a portable grill outside.
A rustic wooden cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a gravel driveway and a wooden fence.
A rustic house with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and pink flowers.
A dining table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a tray.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Master Bedroom Downstairs

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and The Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Traveling with kids? Consider Highlands Biological Station and Parker Meadows Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 35 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 56 min drive - 73.7 km
  • Lake Burton - 59 min drive - 72.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Asian King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing?

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands
Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing on Jan 13, 2027 start from $514, 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 River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing located?

This family-friendly Highlands vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Cullasaja Falls. Jackson Hole Gem Mine is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful unique property on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway! We loved the natural surroundings and the cozy comfy casual space. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

weekend getaway

the property was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Spot

This getaway exceeded our expectations and was a wonderful stay that we enjoyed thoroughly. Kangee was a great host
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 star

Just a wonderful location - we did not want to leave. Well stocked, great beds, a variety of outdoor spaces, and the river created the most relaxing environment. 5 Star
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet Vacay for Family

Our family loved the River Barn and all the amenities. My wife and I relaxed while the kids enjoyed the Cullasaja. The location is very convenient to Highlands and the many nearby Waterfalls. The host was very respectful and quick to respond. Very sweet weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and Peaceful Retreat

This property is a gem! The peaceful, inviting and warm surroundings of the home and property were all wonderful! We miss hearing the relaxing sound of the river already and will visit again in the near future. Thank you, Kangee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful riverside oasis!

Wonderful place to enjoy the serenity of the mountains but have access to waterfalls, hiking, and amenities. The river was incredible. We didn’t do nearly as much in the surrounding area because it was so beautiful. Kangee was such a great resource for all the area had to offer. Miss it already.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway.

Kangee is a fabulous person and her place reflects that. The internet is a bit slow, but other than that we had a great stay. Kangee is so accommodating and helpful for anything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2020
Thanks you so much for the kind words Julia ❤ And it was a problem on the line coming into the valley they said..little squirrel had taken a nibble out of wifi speed. All fixed and fast once again! I hope to see you both again soon as it was my pleasure to have hosted such excellent guests!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The host of this property was very pleasant and helpful. The river in the back of the house and the screened in back porch was the highlight of the trip. The descriptions of the interior and exterior were not accurate.One of the bedrooms had a king and a queen in one area. Not two separate bedrooms. The other”bedroom” downstairs would have been ok for a small child. No closet or ceiling fan.The upstairs bedroom had 2 large skylights and windows. The 2 windows had a make shift curtain on them. The skylights made is SO BRIGHT in the morning. Woke up when the sun came up.The kitchen was unorganized without a dishwasher. Vrbo listed a dishwasher. No room to put our essentials…. Ended up using the table in the middle of the kitchen.The outside fire pit was not usable. The chairs were old and not stable. There were not any tubes to float in as the pictures on show.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This place is wonderful in every way!!!!

I highly recommend this place. The owner is very thoughtful and prompt. She sees to it that your stay is a wonderful vacation. The area is beautiful; and the renovated barn is clean and fabulous. The rental is SOOO fully stocked; everything you need plus some. The sound of the rushing river that can be heard even inside the house is a lullaby from God. All I can say is wonderful in every way!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just relax!

This place is one of the coolest places we have ever stayed and everything was so relaxing. The uniqueness of the Barn was unbelievable. The host went above and beyond to make sure our stay was unforgettable and unforgettable it was!! It is set up to accommodate a family but if you want another honeymoon style getaway, then this is the place. We stayed a week and were very content to stay at the Barn. We did venture out some but we enjoyed just hanging out and enjoying all the Barn had to offer. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of heaven

This property made all our jaws drop when we arrived. The pictures do not come close to portraying the serenity and beauty of this location. My 9 and 10 yr loved playing by the water and fishing. My husband and I could just relax and listen to the water. It is about 24 minutes to highlands mountain fresh, 55min to NOC, and 50min to hike the AT! Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than we ever hoped for !!

The pictures were beautiful, but the real view was more than we ever hoped for!! Our host , Kangee, thought of everything. She truly went the extra mile to make sure our experience was wonderful. The barn is unique and the sound of the river rocked us to sleep at night. The skylights above our bed held the moon most beautifully!!! I know I’m sound overboard but really one of our best vacations ever!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WOW !!!!!

My husband and myself wanted a relaxing week away from home and our business, we planned for a month of all the things we were going to do and see…..needless to say we only left the barn for 1 day. We didn’t want to waste any of our time away from this amazing place!!!! We enjoyed just walking the beautiful property, sitting by the fire at the river side and hanging inside. Thank you Kangee for sharing this wonderful place with us, if it were mine, it would definitely be hard to share. We will be back in 2023 I can guarantee!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity and Pure Bliss

From the moment you walk in you feel the love and hugs from all the detail Kangee has put into her home. We have been reserving properties all over for 17 years and this one, we will definitely come back to. The extras she supplies are over the top.. The sheets and towels are softer and more luxurious than our own house. There is coffee, gourmet spices, fancy soaps, firewood. The fire pit by the river was a huge hit every evening. We also had cocktails by the magnificent fireplace inside too. A big win for me is no bugs too! A truly magical place that won’t disappoint. Kangee rocks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Look no further, this is Shangri-La

The Barn beats even the Presidential suite at the Mandarin Oriental in San Francisco, where we’ve stayed. The Barn is secluded, eclectic, romantic, and extremely relaxing. Neither of us have slept that well in years. We were so worried about the weather, because of thunderstorms and rain. Turns out, we spent hours on the huge screened in porch with its tin roof and large hammock. It’s magical, the sound of the river and the rain. And then the outdoor hot tub was an unexpected delight. Perfect setting and privacy. Truly an awesome way for us to end our days of hiking or shopping. Plenty of both nearby. Oh, don’t bring your pillows. The linens, towels, pillows, and bed were all out of this world. Finally, Kangee is the best Superhost yet. Very patient, provides a 20 page list of things to know, do, hiking, shopping, groceries, even fishing. The Barn is heaven. We are returning in August. Pops & Kitty
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fall Getaway!

We had the most incredible experience staying at this property. It was an absolute slice of paradise! From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the natural beauty surrounding us. The location was absolutely breathtaking. The house is down in a bottom with a stunning view of the river. We couldn't have asked for a more serene and peaceful setting. The sound of the flowing water was the perfect backdrop to unwind and relax. The barn itself was a cozy and charming retreat. It was well-equipped with all the amenities needed, from a fully stocked kitchen to the most comfortable beds. And so, so, so clean. Not a speck of dust anywhere; this was definitely the best scrubbed place we've ever stayed. Standing ovation to the cleaning crew. The highlight of our stay was the outdoor space. The cabin had a lovely screened in deck with plenty of space for the four of us to hang out and enjoy the picturesque view. Plus lots of comfy seating down by the river where we read, listened to the river, and toasted marshmallows in the fire pit. The host is so friendly and super responsive, making us feel welcome and ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, our stay at River Love at the Barn was a dream come true and we can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful get- away at River Love. It is truly a special and unique place. My Children range from 8-21 and there was fun for everyone. The Area is absolutely beautiful and the river off the back porch Magical. They swam and fly-fished. We laughed and relaxed... Hope we can visit again in the future...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Pictures don't do the property justice. Very relaxing and decor is very well thought out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very very nice. Property owner put a tremendous amount of effort into this place. It is extremely cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful respite

A unique property which melds the inside and outside and is filled with useful and aesthetic touches throughout. Beautiful landscape design, tons of quiet sitting areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

Beautiful location right on the river. Very private. The host Kangee was very helpful throughout. Will come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

heaven

wonderful setting in the mountains
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We throughly enjoyed our stay at The Barn! Such a quaint little barn that is clean, well decorated, and stocked with everything you need. Hope to be back another time:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
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