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Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Lower Deck with seating, grill and dining table for 6

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Bridal Veil Falls
‪3 min drive‬
Highlands Country Club
‪3 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Downstairs Guest Room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4 Downstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

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

Bathroom 3 Primary

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Close to town. Perfect for couples or families. Almost like two homes in one. The main level offers a living area with gas fireplace, flat screen TV, well appointed kitchen, covered porch, 2 bedrooms both with queen sized beds and a newly renovated full bath. Enjoy your morning coffee on the expansive lower level deck or relax with a glass of wine after a day of hiking or exploring Highlands. Take a walk down to the lake and find the Highlands Greenway trail that takes you into town. The lower level has a renovated master bedroom with gorgeous en suite bath and queen sized bed. An additional bedroom on the lower level includes a double bed and has an adjacent full bath. Log into your Netflix or Amazon Prime account and enjoy a movie night in front of the fire in the lower level living area or cozy up by the fire pit off of the deck on cool evenings. Motion sensor security cameras on property. Exterior of house only.

Property manager

Caroline Ragsdale

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English

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Dogs allowed. Please no cats.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking

No parties or events.

Dogs must be registered upon booking $50 per additional dog Owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of all dog waste. No dogs on furniture

All trash must be in garbage bags including dog poop bags, pizza boxes. All trash must be placed in the garbage can and securely latched.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this cottage is in the mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

8 Jul 2025

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

Mountain cottage

Very well appointed and comfortable. Excellent location near town.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

5 May 2025

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

Wedding at Old Edwards

The house was a perfect size for 5 adults attending a wedding at Old Edwards. It was clean and had everything we needed for our weekend trip. It's in a great location, close to downtown and the venue space. Our host checked in with us on the first day to make sure we were doing good and had everything we needed. We'll definitely save this home for future stays!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

T B.

21 Jun 2025

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

Clean & Comfortable

We rented this property for a family stay (6 adults, 1 infant) to attend a wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards and other wedding-related gatherings in Highlands. The property was clean, well-maintained & well-stocked with dishes & other essentials for our 4 night stay, and is located close (under a mile & a half) to Highlands. Check-in was easy & problem-free. Caroline (the host) was very responsive to questions & provided helpful information about the area. The landscaper was not able to get there before our stay due to ongoing weather issues, so there was some overgrowth that needed tending, but rain prevented us from using the fire pit anyway. Our only minor critiques would be to have firmer beds, (that’s just our personal preference,) and maybe an 11:00 a.m. checkout rather than 10:00, which can likely be accommodated now upon request, if bookings allow. All-in-all a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

9 Apr 2025

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

Girls Birthday Getaway

We had a wonderful time in Highlands and the property was perfect for us. There were four and each of us had a bedroom. The proximity to town is excellent, the neighborhood is quiet and lovely, and the property is in excellent condition, nicely decorated. Our host, Caroline, was very responsive to a couple of questions. We hope to be back and I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhargavi V.

24 Sept 2024

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

Great stay!

Had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William D.

12 Jul 2024

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

Vacation Stay

Very comfortable home and convenient location. We enjoyed our stay and plan on booking another trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

24 Jun 2024

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

Highlands Retreat

Great house with multiple decks for relaxing and a host that cares about making your visit perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

21 Mar 2024

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

Great weekend at Mirror Lake

Great weekend renting this house at Mirror Lake. The house met all of our families needs. Great location, close proximity to town and well equipped for a weekend getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

27 Jun 2020

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

Great house and location.

Loved our week in the Highlands.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

10 May 2023

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

Great stay

Came up for a weekend with friends and the house was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone and the house was clean and well appointed

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F., Atlanta

15 May 2023

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

Great Weekend Stay!

We had a great stay for the weekend, plenty of room, terrific views and walkable to town via Oak Lane Trail. Owner very communicative and plenty of room for the 6 of us. Can’t wait to come back, so much more to do and see and sitting on the back porch was idyllic.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

13 Jun 2024

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

Highlands hide-a-way

An excellent property with plenty of room and an awesome layout. We enjoyed sitting around the kitchen island having dinner. Having morning coffee on the lower deck as the sun came up was very relaxing. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants a great place to stay that is also close to restaurants and shopping in Highlands.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

18 Jan 2021

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

Amazing

Great trip and great property. I would highly recommend and we will be coming back soon!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aviva D.

20 Aug 2023

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

Highlands trip

We had a great stay at this lovely property in the Highlands. The owner was extremely responsive to all our questions and made many suggestions of activities and helped us navigate the blackout during our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

13 Oct 2022

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful cottage. Very well appointed on the inside. The wooded location is gorgeous and Caroline was very accommodating and easy to work with. We'd definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

22 Oct 2023

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

Excellent!

We had a very enjoyable stay at this property in October. The listing was exactly as described and Caroline was an excellent and responsive host. We plan to return next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

28 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful Stay

Everything was wonderful. The owner is very responsive and helpful. The house had Everything we needed for 5 nights. Fully stocked kitchen. Comfortable and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

margaret ann p.

21 Oct 2019

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

October highlands trip

Great home, with all the things we love. Outdoor fire pit, wonderful porch and comfy beds!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

21 May 2023

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

Great clean cottage

Wedding in Highlands. Only a short drive to downtown. Beautiful views. The host was so nice and made our check in easy. I highly recommend this place for your visit to Highlands

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

18 Apr 2023

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

Cozy mountain getaway

I recently stayed at this property for a girls trip. We loved spending time on the covered porch and back deck. There was plenty of space with four bedrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

17 Oct 2019

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

Outstanding Stay in Highlands!

The house was exactly as advertised and the owner could not have not been more friendly and responsive. My family and I will definitely rent the same place again. Great trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

11 Jul 2020

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

Wonderful cottage close to town in Highlands.

Very comfortable cottage minutes from downtown Highlands. The downstairs deck is a great place to enjoy morning coffee and evening conversation. Master bathroom is nicely done.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christie Y.

22 Oct 2024

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

Great little house close to everything

We had a great time in Highlands in this nice/quaint home just 5 minutes from Main St. This house is very comfy and cozy with 2 indoor fireplaces and a fire pit outside. 2 bedrooms on the main upper floor and 2 bedrooms on the lower floor. Nice updated decor and nice outdoor porch furniture. Kitchen is updated and has everything you need, although a little small for a large group but perfect for 4-6 people. Caroline, the host is great to work with and very communicative. She checked in on day one to make sure everything was ok. We would highly recommend this home when visiting beautiful Highlands. Also highly recommend The Stubborn Bull and Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar for great food and atmosphere.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Feb 2023

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

Lovely home in a great location

We enjoyed a quick weekend in Highlands. It was our first visit to the area. The house was well kept. Communication before arrival was excellent. And the house is only a short drive into town.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dyan H., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

29 Aug 2023

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

Mountain getaway.

We had the best time here. The cottage is spacious, immaculate and well-equipped with essentials. It's close proximity to town (Highlands) was the icing on the cake! Caroline is the most gracious and engaged host. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Ragsdale

I grew up in Charleston SC, the #1 City in America (according to Travel & Leisure). I have lived here most of my life except for two years in high school at St. Mary's in Raleigh and college at the University of Georgia (Go DAWGS). After a career as an Interior Designer I switched professions and am now a Realtor. It was a natural transition and is really fun! In my several years of hosting I have enjoyed corresponding with many wonderful guests and hearing about the fun things that they did during their stays.

Why they chose this property

The first time I visited Highlands I knew that I wanted to have a place here someday. I had been looking for the perfect spot for several years. I knew that I wanted to be close to town but in a quiet setting with a mountain view. I loved that the house was newly renovated yet cozy. It has spaces for everyone to be together or have some relaxing alone time.

What makes this property unique

Some of my favorite features of this house are the fabulous master bath, cozy master bedroom with mountain views, kitchen with unique craftsman touches and of course the outdoor spaces to take advantage of the lovely weather in the summertime or warm up by the fire pit when the air turns chilly.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

Bedroom 3 Downstairs Guest Room

Bedroom 4 Downstairs Primary Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Upstairs

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

Bathroom 3 Primary

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Highlands

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

10/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

Mountain cottage

Jeff E.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

Wedding at Old Edwards

Stefanie F.

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Clean & Comfortable

T B.

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Girls Birthday Getaway

Judy K.

10/10 Excellent

Bhargavi V.

Great stay!

Bhargavi V.

8/10 Good

William D.

Vacation Stay

William D.

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Highlands Retreat

Karen H.

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Great weekend at Mirror Lake