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The Halsted House

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
    Old Edwards Club
    4 min drive
    Whiteside Mountain
    5 min drive
    The Village Green
    5 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area

About this property

The Halsted House

Featured in Southern Living, The Halsted House is situated on over an acre right off of 64 in a quaint, gated community. It is located almost exactly halfway between Highlands and Cashiers and is right around 4,000 ft above sea level! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the main house, (2 queen rooms and one room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) and the detached carriage house offers a king bed and full bathroom.

Property manager

Whitney McGregor

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A security deposit of $500 is required prior to arrival. This is our personal home that we happen to rent full of designer furniture and prized art.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cashiers

Located in Cashiers, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Edwards Club - 4 min drive
  • Whiteside Mountain - 5 min drive
  • Cashiers Farmers Market - 6 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 11 min drive
  • Chattooga River - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Orchard - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home with excellent location
Great layout, loved the location but found some of the amenities in the home not to be up to the price per night. Better stocked kitchen, two ply toilet paper, larger towels, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat!
Cute little mountain home close to both Cashiers and Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly home with lots of space for visitors. In a secluded area convenient to both towns
Appointed well for comfortable use.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Summer Stay
Our family enjoyed this house immensely! A perfect summer getaway with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living Out My Midcentury Dreams
I’ve stayed at a lot of homes in Highlands over the last 24 years and this one was my favorite. The design and decor was just as chic as it looked in Southern Living. It was also much larger than than I expected. The home sits on a very private, large piece of property with all the pretty plants, flowers and trees. It wasn’t missing a thing— not even in bathrooms, kitchen or the laundry— absolutely perfect. And it smelled good! We hope to come back next year with our children if it’s still available. I still cannot believe Whitney allows other people to stay at this place because it’s SO unique and precious. Consider yourself extremely lucky if you ever get the chance to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect girls weekend
We had 6 women and a 3 yo together for a long weekend girls trip to just spend time together. The house was perfect for our group. It was very comfortable and cozy, but large enough to spread out. The decor is perfect and so charming, even better than the pictures. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Birthday Celebration
This host was so accommodating and helpful. The house is stunningly comfortable within a small private neighborhood. Plenty of porches and outdoor seating with fire pit. Nicely situated between Cashiers and Highlands. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, house carefully restored and designed. Quiet, beautiful location.
Great area of North Carolina in a beautiful house. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house! So cozy and a perfect place to spend Christmas. Love the decor!
Only negative is that I had to reach out for both check in and check out procedure. It was no biggie because the owner responded quickly to email then we were able to text. We loved the home and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen C., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Charm
In the era of McMansion second homes, the Halsted House has a wonderful rustic appeal with just the right amount of creature comforts. We went for a last minute family retreat. The WiFi was more than sufficient to allow remote work and the cabin a mere 10 minutes away from Cashiers and 15 from Highlands. If there was a shortcoming, it would be the bare bones mature in the cooking amenities. We cooked nearly every meal of our stay and, at times, had to get creative with completing a recipe. We gave this feedback directly to the owners as well. The overall feel was vintage, original, and cozy. We love the Highlands area and the house - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful haven in the trees!
What an absolutely beautiful escape this was for our family! The interiors were second to none and the location was a peaceful and lovely spot, with plenty of adventures nearby. Hope to come back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dreamy little mountain cottage
My family and I stayed at the Halstead House for NYE with our family and adored our time there. The decor and level of details are unmatched. The location was conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers and provided easy access to many hikes/things to do. There was a fire pit outback and two fireplaces inside that were cozy & perfect for winter evenings. It was the perfect setting for a family of four. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Precious house!
NA

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very lovely and the location was ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The Halsted House
Our stay was great. The Halsted House is warm, clean and homey. Sometimes, renting something from the internet can be a surprise once you get inside and it's not always what you thought it would be. This house met all our expectations and then some. I would definitely rent again from Whitney. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant comfort between Highlands and Cashiers:
Halsted House is a lovely home with design comfort in a gated community located between Highlands and Cashiers. Outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and local lakes are within driving distance. Our family really enjoyed our stay – fresh, crisp mountain air, lots of day hikes (Rainbow Falls was a favorite), golfing, shopping, boating, and dining (Lake Toxaway Club, The Orchard, Wild Thyme, Wolfgang, etc), spa treatments at Greystone Inn (ask for Patty, best masseuse ever). Slept in luxury with the windows open every night, fortunately no rain showers which are normal for this time of year. We have been coming to the area for many summers to escape the heat and love it when we find a well-designed home that helps us relax upon arrival! Whitney, the owner, is very helpful and communicated any and all property nuances to expect – trash service is not provided, but SRCs (staffed recycle centers) are convenient enough in both driving directions; recent mama bear and cub sightings are a reminder to keep all food/trash stored securely in the house until eaten/disposed; windows work well; doors can be tricky, but we had no real issues. The kitchen is well-equipped, very clean home with nice bed and bath linens, comfortable den and living room for reading, watching tv, playing games, outdoor deck with gas grill, and separate screened porch off adjacent bedroom suite. Loved the MoLekule air filters provided, too! Note: Lake Toxaway Club, like almost all clubs in the area, is private, but Greystone Spa is open to the public.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Whitney McGregor

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