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Butterfly House - Unique Mountain Home with Waterfall!

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Livingroom
Walkway to Home
Front Enterance
Livingroom
Dining Area
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Popular LocationHighlands Country Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBridal Veil Falls8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDry Falls10 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)88 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Butterfly House - Unique Mountain Home with Waterfall!

The Butterfly House is a unique, contemporary Jim Fox design (similar to Frank Lloyd Wright's "Falling water" home) with long-range mountain views of Blue Valley. As soon as you arrive, you'll be greeted by the delightful melody of the waterfall beside the house. Entering the front door, take in the breathtaking views with the floor to ceiling windows. This home has 4 wood-burning fireplaces (several have gas starters). The living area has dual stone fireplaces that can be viewed and/or used from the indoor or deck area. The dining area seats 8 and there is an additional eating area next to the kitchen. The galley style kitchen features granite counter tops, a beverage cooler, Thermal range with a gas cook top/electric oven and pot warming racks. Open the doors to enjoy the mountain breeze and for easy access to the wrap-around decking. Off of the main level is the family room with a large flat-screen TV with VCR/DVD, iPhone docking station, small fridge, microwave, games and movies. There are also 2 guest bedrooms. The first with a Queen size bed and the second with 2 sets of twin bunk beds. The guest bedrooms share a full bathroom. The Master suite is upstairs and has a private balcony, a stone fireplace that can be seen from the private balcony, a built-in king platform bed, custom cabinetry, large walk-through closet, private bath featuring a dual vanity, towel warmer, and a shower with a special opaque window that "disappears". The bedroom overlooks the living area and the mountain view. The lower level offers a small nook, and has 2 fold-out chair beds (twin size), Satellite TV/DVD, iPhone docking station, games chest, half bath, fireplace "on the rocks" and 2 entrances to the deck with areas from the view to the waterfall side. Note: There is A/C on the main level, but by opening the doors/windows you get the cross breezes.

Your reservation includes a damage protection plan. The damage protection plan is $40, and it covers up to $500 in damages. In lieu of purchasing the damage protection plan, guests have the option to choose a refundable security deposit. If you would like to pay a refundable security deposit, please contact us. The security deposit is $500 and will be administered subject to the NC Tenant Security Deposit Act.

Property manager

Landmark Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains. Highlands Country 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 Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min drive
  • Glen Falls - 6 min drive
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Satulah Mountain Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Thyme Gourmet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, tough to regulate climate, a bee issue
Property was as stated in description. Because of the openness, it was difficult for the heat to really be effective on the single night we were there. Now, our stay was to be for 3 nights, but on our second day, I noticed a couple of yellow jackets. Not a big deal. However, over the course of the next two hours, the 2 bees multiplied to 35 (yes, I counted). Due to the openness of the house, they were flying from the master bedroom to the living room and back. We went to the real estate management firm, and they were fantastic in understanding our concern (the phone video helped) and got us into another location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geometrical masterpiece
Architectural gem. The home is well stocked with everything possible. We (ages 78 - 9 years old) all thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Augustus S., Pawleys Island, SC

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ButterflyHouse
Enjoyed the ButterflyHouse, just walking thru the multiple levels was a great. It was also well equipped with everything to make you feel at home. Wonderful fee’s we’re from every place in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Architectural marvel with a great view
This property is truly beautiful. The architecture is remarkable, and the view is just grand. The bedrooms are nice and the kitchen is well stocked. One change in comparison to the VRBO listing for this property is that the next door neighbors have installed a dam which blocks flow down the waterfall, apparently at their discretion. This is an extremely small point but might be clarified in the listing for the property. Am very happy we stayed there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris M.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Outstanding view but just OK otherwise
The positive: incredible view, functional home with plenty of space for a 3 bedroom. Decent price point for busy season, architectural marvel. The negative: needs some remodeling - deck is not in great shape, especially for being 50+ feet up. The outside was covered in spiders, the windows were dirty (and house is almost all glass), there were 4 dead birds, some in last stages of rotting so must have been there for quite some time, wood floors peeling from UV damage (why don’t the windows have UV or tint?), and the doors are difficult to lock (we have hurricane doors and understand how to operate, but these are in bad shape). One door didn’t lock at all, so we wedged chairs. No cell service, but once we turned on the router we were in decent shape, and in case of emergency you can use the landline. No instructions on how to use the alarm system, and there’s no gate so we felt exposed a bit. Construction next door but didn’t bother us (was loud for a while Saturday afternoon until about 5:30 no work on Sunday, started 8 am Monday - they’re building some kind of dam or waterworks, not sure). The property management was 30-45 minutes late because they couldn’t find the keys. I think this was a delay tactic to have more time to clean the house. The loft master affords great views but the bed is stiff; the sheets and pillows are uncomfortable/cheap quality, there is no master tub, and noises from the kitchen are right below. Lights in the house are tricky to figure out (some are labeled). The dishes and glasses and mugs weren’t super clean, so we had to hand wash everything before use. Overall I would recommend the stay for the view, but I think the house needs a renovation in some areas and we will look elsewhere for our next stay in Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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