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Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit

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A circular stone fire pit surrounded by wooden Adirondack chairs, set in a gravel area with trees in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a wooden ceiling.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a sign that reads "PARKING HERE."
A room with two beds, wooden ceiling, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre. Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm. 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

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Parrish Hill: Cozy & Convenient Walk-to-Town Cottage w/ Firepit located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Cullasaja River Gorge. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable place, walkable to Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thanks for your kind review! We can't wait to have you back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are coming to Highlands to enjoy the town, this is a great place. You can forget your car (unless it is raining) and walk everywhere. Restaurants, markets, shopping all right there.The house is cozy and has everything we needed. Manger is responsive to inquiries. Check in and out were easy without a long list of things to do.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the walkable location. We're also glad the house felt cozy and had everything you needed, and we're always happy to keep check-in and check-out straightforward and hassle-free. We'd love to welcome you back on your next visit to the area. Thanks for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing time in Highlands

Great place to stay. Cozy house secluded in the woods on the edge of town. Very clean well furnished place. Very inviting from the moment we walked in. They had music playing and lamps on to welcome you. Would definitely recommend and can’t wait until we can return to Highlands to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thank you Patrick! We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us in Highlands :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip for Baptism

We came to Highlands for our Godson's Baptism and this property was absolutely perfect! I have 2 small kids (18 mo and 3) and they loved it! I was cozy and clean and so close to Main St. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thanks Lauren! We are so glad you enjoyed the home. See you again soon! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy!

The house was perfect for our family. The only issue was I’m everything was through text message with the rental company. We asked for umbrellas( to see if there were any in the house somewhere before buying them) and I never received a response. Otherwise, the house and property were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage

We had a great time … great location, loved the fireplace, fire pit, owners had the house all set for us like they were welcoming us Home - very hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2021
Thanks Laurie! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Harris Cottage!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cluttered but cozy

Home is very dark. Little closet space. No sidewalk to town. Owner should organize kitchen. Old sheets. On the positive side, great fireplace. Beds comfortable . Fire pit was great. All in all very mediocre
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Parrish Hill review

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. My wife and I and our two sons who are 16 and 18 stayed there for the weekend bfore Thanksgiving. We found the place very clean, and it was well appointed for cooking. The indoor gas fire logs were much enjoyed as was the outdoor fire ring. The cottage is within easy walking distance to any place you would wish to visit downtown, but the landscaping around the house made it feel very private. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay there, and we would happily refer friends and family there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2021
Thank you Shea! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Highlands!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely mountain escape

Everything was as advertised - adorable cabin and great location! Only a couple of things to note - the bedrooms were colder than the main living areas and it took awhile for the heat to warm them up, would recommend getting the heat going right away if it's chilly. Also, there was a Keurig but no K-cups. Fortunately we were able to buy some at the store. Very minor, though. It was great and would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2020
Thanks for your honest review Kate! We will look into the heating issue and are glad you enjoyed your stay nonetheless!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage, Great location.

Such a charming cottage! Upon arrival, the string lights and the porch swing were so welcoming! The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. This was such a neat trip and the house made it memorable.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Cottage Close to Town

This cottage truly felt like "old Highlands" with beautiful original woodwork on walls, ceilings, and even doors. The beds were very cozy and the living room/dining area provided plenty of room to spread out. It's located on the Post Office end of town and easy to walk to the attractions on Main Street, though we usually drove because our kids are quite small. Would love to stay here again sometime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic home in Highlands!

We had an outstanding stay in Highlands at Parrish Hill!! The location was perfect. We were easily able to walk to Main Street and various other areas of town, but we felt like we were tucked away in our own private retreat. The lot itself is treed and private, but we were super close to everything we needed! We walked to the grocery store nearby, gas station, and to Main Street all very easily. We were here for Thanksgiving, and the home had everything we could possibly need (and more) to prepare our Thanksgiving dinner! We stayed here with another couple and their 2 year old. The space was ample for the 5 of us. We loved Highlands, NC, and when we come back, we definitely plan to stay at Parrish Hill again! We all agreed that it was everything we needed! It was clean and beautiful! There is a fire pit outside, as well, where we were able to make smores and sit around the fire in the evening. There is plenty of private space around the home for little ones to play outdoors! The beds in both bedrooms were super comfortable too!! We couldn't ask for more! Thanks for letting us stay at Parrish Hill!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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