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Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace

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A stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs in a forested area with a cabin in the background.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, wicker furniture, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in bench, and wicker baskets on the upper shelves.
A living room with a wooden ceiling, a round coffee table, and a staircase.
A house with a dark roof, a red door, and a wooden staircase leading to a porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest King, Upper Level

1 King Bed

Guest King, Upper Level

1 King Bed

Guest Queen, Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom King, Main Level

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bath, Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bath, Upper Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath, Main Level

Toilet

Primary Ensuite, Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands Hills, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 56.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace on 8 Feb 2027 start from £1,214, 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.

Is Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Mountain Retreat With Breathtaking Mountain Views | Hillside Terrace located?

Located in Highlands Hills, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and Stay. Quiet spot tucked away on a hillside, but close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you are enjoying the house and the peaceful hillside setting while still being close to town. It is a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was roomy, clean, & convenient. We plan to rebook this property for next year! Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you found the home roomy, clean, and convenient. It means a lot to know you enjoyed your stay enough to plan a return visit next year. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really beautiful place and very clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you found the home beautiful and very clean. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would love to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this home was exceptional. The Communication, a well equipped/stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, location and ambiance are just a few outstanding features. It was impeccably clean and pet friendly. I highly recommend Hillside Terrace for families of all ages
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your exceptional review! We’re truly honored by your kind words and delighted to hear your stay was flawless from start to finish. It means a great deal to know the home’s details, impeccable condition, and well-stocked kitchen helped create a wonderful experience. We also sincerely appreciate your praise of our management team and communication—it’s something we take great pride in. We’re glad the location made it easy to enjoy all the beauty Highlands has to offer and that the home was a great fit for your family. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an excellent property for our extended family (including grandchild). The house is tastefully decorated, has three levels of living space which worked well for us and has an exceptional collection of screened in porches which was most valuable during periods of rain. It is a 5 minute ride into the heart of Highlands and located within a quiet small community of homes. The Rent in Highland team provided crisp and responsive communication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We love hearing that the home worked so well for your family. We're also thrilled that our team's communication hit the mark. We hope this becomes your family's go-to Highlands retreat and that we get to welcome all of you — grandchild included — back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perched in the trees at the end of quiet, dead-end street, the Hillside Terrace was a perfectly tranquil escape for us. The home feels neatly tucked away in the woods and offers spacious yet cozy spaces both inside and out. Everything was exactly as described and felt clean and comfortable. Wouldn’t change a thing about our stay and look forward to coming back in the future! Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear Hillside Terrace provided the peaceful escape you were looking for and that you enjoyed the cozy, tucked-away setting. It’s great to know everything met your expectations and felt clean and comfortable. We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I come back to Highlands again and again. It’s truly one of our favorite get-aways. This time we were fortunate to bring along 3 other couples. This home is perfectly situated close to downtown and beautifully decoratedInside and out. Eeach couple had their own room with comfortable beds and plenty of space. We prepared every meal here and the kitchen was very well appointed witheverything you need. We really enjoyed all the outdoor spaces, the grill and the outdoor firepit not to mention the deer that came to visit every morning in the backyard. Our host thought of everything and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Definitely recommend and would return. Thank you for providing such a beautiful and comfortable place to relax and spend time with our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for such a wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re absolutely delighted that you and your friends had such a memorable stay in Highlands. It sounds like you made the most of the home—from cooking meals together and enjoying the outdoor spaces to relaxing by the firepit and welcoming your morning deer visitors! We’re especially happy to hear that the home worked so well for your group, with comfortable accommodations and plenty of space for everyone. It was our pleasure to host you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We would be thrilled to welcome you and your family and friends back to Highlands anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the home very much and our family had plenty of room to grill, sit on th porch, play cards, see waterfalls and shop. Beds were comfortable, kitchen well stocked, clean quarters and plenty of instructions to maneuver everything. A rat snake was the only odd visitor!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Thank you for such a fun and heartwarming review! Love the pictures you included! It sounds like your family made the absolute most of everything Highlands has to offer — grilling, porch sitting, card games, waterfall hikes, and shopping sounds like a perfect mountain itinerary to us! We're so glad the comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, and clear instructions made everything easy from the start. As for your unexpected reptile visitor — rat snakes are actually great neighbors to have around these parts, completely harmless and very good at keeping the real pests away! We hope he didn't cause too much excitement and that your family will be back to visit again soon — snake and all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property at the end of the road up a short hilly drive. Close to Downtown Highlands. Well appointed four bedroom house with a beautiful downhill, well landscaped back yard. A bonus was the resident Wood Thrush calls every morning and evening.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2026
What a wonderful review. Thank you! We love that you noticed the Wood Thrush! That beautiful song morning and evening is one of those little mountain gifts that makes this property truly special, and it makes us so happy when guests take the time to appreciate it. We're glad the home, the beautifully landscaped backyard, and the convenient location all came together for a great stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2025
Thank you for the great rating!
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