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Mid-Century Cottage near Highlands+Cashiers, Family&Pet Friendly - Sleeps 9
Family-friendly holiday home in Highlands
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 9 1923 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Place, Bridal Veil Falls
- Place, Dry Falls
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Green Room
1 Queen Bed
Long Room
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Master
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Master Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Mid-Century Cottage near Highlands+Cashiers, Family&Pet Friendly - Sleeps 9
The Gerda Haus is a mid-century modern home located 5 minutes from downtown Highlands, NC and 10-20 minutes to sightseeing and waterfalls. This newly restored (2021) home brings together the old and new, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and sits on a luscious, leveled acre. The Gerda Haus sleeps 9 comfortably. Highlighted by mountain decor, this rental has a spacious yard with a fire pit circled by Adirondack chairs. Rocking chairs sit on the covered back porch underneath timer-set string lights. A huge bay window provides natural sunlight in the living room and views of the outdoor gathering area. The dining room features 270 degrees of windows, providing a faux-outdoor setting. Entertainment includes over a hundred vinyl LPs with record player, RokuTV, a wall mounted big screen in living room as of 2022, high-speed internet, VHS/DVDs, board games and classic 1990s Nintendo video games.
The kitchen includes a fridge with freezer, electric oven, ice maker, two coffee makers (Keurig and standard), microwave and more. Both full bathrooms have bidets, and dual-setting Gabrylly shower heads with river rock floors.
The Gerda Haus is located near the Highlands-Cashiers hospital, and approximately 2.5 miles from Whiteside Mountain, Dollar General and Reclamations. This rental features a king size bed in the master, two queens, and a bunk bed with a full on the bottom and single on top. Come enjoy the mountain air, views and waterfalls!
For returning guests: we have upgraded to a stainless steel refrigerator, oven and a dishwasher! TVs have been upgraded and wall-mounted. We have improved and widened our driveway for easier entry to the property.
The kitchen includes a fridge with freezer, electric oven, ice maker, two coffee makers (Keurig and standard), microwave and more. Both full bathrooms have bidets, and dual-setting Gabrylly shower heads with river rock floors.
The Gerda Haus is located near the Highlands-Cashiers hospital, and approximately 2.5 miles from Whiteside Mountain, Dollar General and Reclamations. This rental features a king size bed in the master, two queens, and a bunk bed with a full on the bottom and single on top. Come enjoy the mountain air, views and waterfalls!
For returning guests: we have upgraded to a stainless steel refrigerator, oven and a dishwasher! TVs have been upgraded and wall-mounted. We have improved and widened our driveway for easier entry to the property.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please keep young children away from valuables.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
No dogs on the furniture. Dog beds available!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Highlands
Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts 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, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Highlands, NC
What's nearby
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Whiteside Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
- Bridal Veil Falls - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
- Highlands Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
- Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 6 min drive
- Shell - 4 min drive
- Oak Steakhouse - 7 min drive
- Madison's Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Calders Coffee Cafe - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Nicholas Hower

Hello!
We are Nicholas and Maggie. The Gerda Haus is a family home. We spend most of our time in Tampa, FL with our two sons and dogs. Nick has ancestry in Western North Carolina back to the 1850s, and Maggie had family that lived in Highlands for the past 50+ years. We enjoy hiking, music and traveling!
We are Nicholas and Maggie. The Gerda Haus is a family home. We spend most of our time in Tampa, FL with our two sons and dogs. Nick has ancestry in Western North Carolina back to the 1850s, and Maggie had family that lived in Highlands for the past 50+ years. We enjoy hiking, music and traveling!
Why they chose this property
The Gerda Haus takes its name from Gerda, the original homeowner in our family. We wanted to honor her by naming the listing after her and hanging up her paintings in the home. Gerda moved to Highlands in the 1960s because the climate and scenery reminded her of home back in Germany. This home is special to us and our families. Highlands and the surrounding area is too beautiful to not spend time here.
What makes this property unique
This home is 5-15 minutes from everything, Highlands and Cashiers. Highlighting its mid-century modern design, there are many large windows that bring in tons of natural light. Vinyl LPs and a record player below the flat screen tv blend the old school with the new. High speed internet is prevalent at each end of the house, or one can take it back to the 80s & 90s with a CRT TV and VHS tapes. String lights are queued up at dusk to illuminate the back porch and dining room that is surrounded by windows.
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