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The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond

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A fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs in a forested area with stone flooring.
A cozy living room with two armchairs, a round ottoman, a lamp, and a decorative skull on the wall.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.
A two-story house with a porch, a stone pathway, and a tree in the foreground.
A living room with a white couch, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Murphy Bed

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bunk

Bathtub · Toilet

Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Queen

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is on a lake. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Western Carolina University - 52 min drive - 62.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond on 1 Nov 2026 start from £1,671, 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 at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands Biological Station and Ravenel Park. Highlands Playhouse and Sunset Rock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Great location! Great communication!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay.

Great house that felt like home. It was very easy to get to a wide variety of activities from there
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you love the Buck House as much as we do. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

Great house and quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Evenings around fire pit were the best
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2023
Yes the fire pit is amazing. Thank you. Please do let us know what could have been better to have earned a five-star review from you. We've had more than a hundred five-star reviews since 2018 and yours was unfortunately our very first one that was anything less. We put immense effort into making our home clean and comfortable and we do everything that we can to provide our guests with a wonderful stay. That said, again, please let us know if there's anything else we can do. Take care.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3rd Stay

We love staying at the Buck House. This was our third stay, and it was lovely as always. There’s plenty of room to spread out, and the grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great neighborhood

Beautiful area! House was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Repeat visit

We stayed here again bc we enjoyed it so much previously. It’s a great house and experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House!

Have stayed here more than once. The location is great. The house is super clean and comfortable and we love the trails and fire pit. Certainly will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very clean and nicely decorated. This home has all the necessary items needed for cooking and grilling out plus tons of blankets and toiletry items. Multiple spots to relax from the front porch, sunroom, 2 living areas and firepit area. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We love to cook and did all we could to make the house super comfortable for our guest. Thank you again and please come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property located close to downtown Highlands. Plenty of room in the house and plenty of areas to lounge around. Very secluded neighborhood/street and beautiful property. House was clean and tidy with all the amenities. Will definitely go back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We love the area as well and we are always happy to share it with our guests. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cozy home with everything we needed for family of 5. We grilled steaks one night and sat outside by the firepit. Wonderful experience
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for the detailed review. We too are a family of five and we literally cherish the times we are able to be there around the firepit as a family! Come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Weekend

Excellent location and very nice neighborhood and home. The home was clean, well equipped and very nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend a stay in this lovely house and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun

We loved the home , location, everything . Such a fun time in The Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property!

We loved our time at Buck House. I’ve stayed at several VRBOs in Highlands over the years and this location can’t be beat! The yard and neighborhood is just a cut above. We hope to be back for a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family home for a mountain getaway!

We had the best time in highlands at the buck house. The set-up was perfect for our family of 5. The property is gorgeous and the trails beyond the property were a joy to explore. The house is clean, comfortable, and even more beautiful in person. Leslie is so easy to work with and we hope we get to return someday soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House!

This is a beautiful house in a peaceful location that is close to everything that Highlands has to offer! We hope to be able to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Beautiful property. Everything was lovely; outdoor area perfect for unwinding. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

This home was great for a long weekend - very comfortable and great location - very close to town but still in a private wooded area. Very cozy reading room. I did not do any cooking so cannot comment on the kitchen or outside grill , but kitchen appeared to be well stocked. Very nice bar area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Thank you so much. We too love the coziness and privacy of our home. We would truly love to host you and your family again so please come soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property never disappoints

We have stayed at the Buck House four times now. As far as I am concerned, it is the best place in Highlands for families. It is convenient to everything and yet far enough away from activity to feel secluded. Moreover, the house and surrounding property are just immaculate! We always love our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
We truly appreciate your loyalty to our Highlands sanctuary! Thank you for the kind review and please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful property and wonderful home!

This home and property exceeded all our expectations. The grounds were beautiful and well kept, while providing all the outside fun for our kids. The house was comfortable and stocked with everything we needed, on top of being a beautiful home to back to after a long day hiking. We would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home and property!

We just stayed at this house with our children for a week, and it was perfect! The best place we have stayed in the Highlands so far! Will definitely stay there again. Agree with another review that the pictures don’t do it justice… even more beautiful, comfortable and clean in person. We really enjoyed the property too, especially the fire pit, and the proximity to town and the land trust hiking trails. Great stay overall!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the great review. You are always welcome back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and convenient getaway

The Buck House was a great getaway! Our three young boys loved playing in the backyard. They built a fort, explored down to the little pond, and roasted s’mores at the fire pit. The house is very convenient to downtown Highlands as well as so many great hikes.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Place and People

You can always tell when a VRBO owner truly cares about their property. The owners take very good care of their house, communicate very well and the house is really cool. The backyard is even more amazing than the pictures show. Very quiet location and an easy drive to Highlands. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home and Fantastic Location

We visited Highlands for a week. There were 6 of us - 2 adults and 4 teens. We were very comfortable in the home. It had everything we needed! The property is sprawling and fun to explore. The location, close to downtown, is ideal. The property owner/manager was wonderful to deal with! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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