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Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard

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A house with a deck and string lights, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a wooden staircase, and a dining area.
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a colorful rug, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a large wooden table, and a hanging chandelier.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, large windows, and a view of a forest.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Level - Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Guest Bedroom loft

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Level - Main Bathroom

Upstairs - Guest Bedroom/Loft bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Highlands

Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this holiday home. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard on 30 Nov 2026 start from £1,129, 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 Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home 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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unfortunately we had a family emergency and could only stay one night
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very cozy and we especially enjoyed the fenced area for the dogs!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your pups had a great time. We'd love to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.Clean. Good parking. Nice yard for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thanks for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cabin and the yard. We hope to welcome you back soon :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Red Rooster did not disappoint! Such a beautifully appointed cottage. Extremely cozy, decorated to make you feel right at home. Great parking, great location and absolutely gorgeous setting. My little Jack Russell loved the fenced yard. It’s a little bit hard to find the first time. If you like coffee the coffee pot they provide is very very small. Internet can be spotty.Instructions for Split AaC unit would helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you and your pup had such a great stay at The Red Rooster. We appreciate your feedback on the coffee maker, internet, and directions—these are all helpful notes we'll share with our team. We'll work on adding clearer instructions for the split AC unit to make future stays even smoother. We'd love to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was really cute and pet areas were wonderful. The bed downstairs was a a little hard, but this may be a personal preferrence. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our pet areas wonderful. We appreciate your feedback about the bed; comfort is important to us. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Mirror Lake odessey

The property was absolutely delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hi Jack, we're so glad you enjoyed the home but are confused as to why you only rated 3 stars. If you have any feedback that could help us improve the experience for future guests we would love to hear it! You can reach out to our office to share if you'd like :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Fall Break

This home was ideal for our small family of three. We enjoyed the comfortable layout of the home including the nice wood burning fireplace which we used nightly. 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2021
Thank you David! We're glad you had a good time, and would love to see you again! ^-^
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage had everything that we needed. It’s a very sweet property. Coffee in the morning birds singing the patio and porch it is lovely. I don’t think that the property had been stayed in an a while because all of the furniture outside is pretty dirty, and the shower curtains were moldy on the inside. We called the management company and they immediately came and changed them. Management company was very responsive. I highly recommend this for a small family, great getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank You Anne! We're so glad you enjoyed the home and that we were able to address your concerns. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy and quiet

Loved the house and one of the most comfortable master beds we have ever enjoyed in a rental. If anything, and it's a small thing, the screen porch is not accessible from the house, which would have allowed easy backyard access for the dog without having to go out front and around in bad wrather. We had to walk him out the front door leashed, thru a gate and then let him loose. Not that much trouble but I couldn't tell that from the pictures. Overall probably one of the best put together houses we have enjoyed in that area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
Thank you so much Karen! We're so glad you enjoyed the home
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Mountain Cabin

Lovely mountain cabin with wonderful fenced in yard if you have dogs. The cabin was cozy and nicely decorated
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you Regina!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Upstairs gets a little hot on warm days/nights

Great location! Clean and lots of furniture inside and out. Couch could be replaced since it sags and is not real comfortable. The in wall air system works great for downstairs but to keep upstairs cool on warmer nights or days you must really chill downstairs. Overall we had a great time and appreciate the cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house is small and cozy with one bedroom and a large sleeping loft open to the downstairs. There is a bathroom on each level. The house is clearly someones second home and, as such, has everything you need even though it is a little worn and well-loved. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the fenced in yard was much appreciated by our pup. The location is excellent with only a couple of minutes into Highlands. The only negative was a relative shortage of clothes storage. The closets in the downstairs bedroom were partially filled and there were no hangers (we bought some) and there was only one small dresser. The loft area had no clothes storage at all and our kids improvised by placing their clothes in piles on every available surface! It worked but looked quite messy for our two week stay. Overall we would stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Rooster Cottage. Loved the cottage and outdoor porch areas. Had everything we needed! Hope to stay there again soon. ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage

We had the best time at the Red Rooster! We hiked all over Highlands, played games in the yard, and fished in Mirror Lake. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank you Anna! We can't wait to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands Holiday

The house was just as pictured! So cute and well stocked kitchen. Great side yard for the dog to run. Easy to get from the home to down town for eating and shopping. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2021
Thanks so much!
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