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Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town!

Family-friendly holiday home in Highlands

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Welcome to Valentine Manor
The Grand Salon
Grand Salon View
Grand Salon from Balcony
Sun Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 Main Floor

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2 Mountain View

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 Garden View

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 The Suite

2 King Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 Mountain View

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 Garden View

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 The Suite

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

Bathroom 5

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

Bathroom 6 Powder Room by front door

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 7 in veranda

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town!

Very quiet and private and only 5 minutes to town! With a creek running through property, there's lots to do inside with a game room, card room, ping pong table, billiard table, puzzles, theater seats, a Tuscany balcony, oodles of books for your relaxation, sunroom, 2 inside gas fireplaces and so much more! An 1800 sq. ft. enclosed full kitchen veranda with gas fire place and gas fire pit with seating for 10, outdoor dining for 16, and perfect for star gazing, and tv, very private setting, 50 mile views that never end! Use the decoration bins with various holiday decor available for Valentine Day, St. Patrick Day, birthdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Optional grocery shopping available for your arrival upon request and at your expense. And a local chef who can prepare personalized meals and dinners for you. This has become a very popular feature as the result is much more economical and convenient than going to local restaurants. Please contact the concierge for more details.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Playhouse and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Brushy Face - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valentine Manor Retreat with 50 mile views only 5 minutes to town! located?

This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Biological Station and Cullasaja River Gorge. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, host meets you to go thru all amenities, furnished great, lots of space for a big group and convenient to downtown Highlands. View is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and perfect for our large family gathering. The three generations were able to spread out and enjoy. We were personally welcomed by our concierge and she lead us through the house and showed us what we needed to know to make our stay go smoothly. We would absolutely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
View is fabulous!! We had 6 adults and 4 teenagers - more room than we needed. Everything that you need for this stay is at the house. A great room with glass on two sides, kitchen space, table that could seat 15 - 20 (my guess - more than we needed for 10). Everything is first class.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Views are fantastic! This is the nicest property I have rented in western NC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann and John M.

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

Fantastic house and location as well as hostess

This was an exceptional house with a view the owner and the hostess made it very special with a lot of amenities!All of us loved it and the amazing view!We plan to return at some point!Highly recommended!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wouldn't believe that our second visit to Valentine Manor would exceed our first. I was very wrong. The house is spacious, comfortable and provides many extras to make your stay special. This time the large outer kitchen/dining area became the focal point of our visit. The area has the advantage of not only being large and comfortable but also the option to be open or enclosed giving you its use at all times...day or night. Also, the view is still incredible from many locations of the home! If you want to spend a remarkable time with family and friends, then Valentine Manor is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views from this house are absolutely jaw-dropping and breathtaking! Pictures do not do it justice! It was a wonderful place to celebrate our dad's birthday and the outdoor spaces are wonderful for larger family gatherings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an incredible stay at Valentine Manor. Everything is top notch. From the moment we booked, the experience has been perfect. The house was above and beyond what we expected. The property Manager was extremely helpful and easy to communicate with. The views were breathtaking. I can not say enough positive things about this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! We loved the place! Convenient to town yet private with beautiful long range mountain views. The house has everything you need. Great communication. No problems at all. Five Stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful.. room for everyone to have their own space and rooms for us all to be together!!! Owner/host thought of everything we would want and/or need! Outdoor spaces (glassed in and open deck) were amazing as was the amazing view! We did not want to leave!!! Also.. cannot forget how beautiful the grounds were.. so many pretty flowers and trees!!! We willBe back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton S.

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

Wonderful Stay

The house was large and beautiful, the view our to die for! We spent most of our time on the amazing closed in patio. Everything you could possibly need was in the house. Janet the property manager, was great. She had us a beautiful charcuterie board, wine, and flowers for us. She gave a quick tour of the property. We definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Annual Family Getaway

Our stay at this beautiful home exceeded our expectations and Janet was a terrific host. We hope to return again soon.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane L.

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

Annual Family Vacation

Wonderful house with fantastic view
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy K.

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

Mountain Wedding Getaway

The house, property manager, and stay was beyond fantastic. Everything is very accurate in the pictures, and they location and views are amazing. With plenty of space for guests and activities this is a property that we will absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Valentine Manor.

Stayed many times in various high-end rentals in the area, best views by far. Stunning home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

Valentine

Enjoyed this great house. Everyone had a fun time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

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

Annual Couples Trip

The house was perfect. There were 5 couples staying there. The back porch was our favorite gathering place. The house was completely stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Perfect property for large family.

Beautiful property with spacious rooms, well stocked in every way (linens, towels, coffee and coffee makers, kitchen, appliances). The concierge was so helpful introducing us to all the amenities and greeting us with wine, charcuterie, welcome cake and makings for s’mores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dick A.

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

Fantastic in every way

Great house enjoyed by young and old Porches and view are incredible. Teens had time with us but loved the movie theater 5 stars for house and our hostess who provided welcome that included cake, welcome tray, flowers and everything for Somores!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Vacation

It was great, just to short.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

We’ll be back!

This has to be the number one home in Highlands. Clean, pristine and a warm welcome! The Owners have thought of everything that could make your stay the best ever. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W., Columbia, SC

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

Still an awesome house!

Just finished up our 2nd stay at Valentine Manor and had just as lovely a stay. The updated outdoor space is wonderful, and Janet was perfect in her communications (just enough but never intruding). We are already talking about when we come back next year. Thanks again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELizabeth T.

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

Spectacular View

We cannot say enough good things about this property! The view was amazing! The owners thought of everything with coffee stations in all the bedrooms, media room, pool table/ping pong table, beautiful big porch with a an outdoor kitchen on the way. There is something for all ages. It’s really a perfect rental for a large family group. We can’t say enough good things about it! We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

40th Birthday

Our stay was fantastic! You can not ask for a better house in Highlands to stay at!! The view, the house, and Janet who made all things possible! You can not go wrong with this house. We had everything provided for us that we needed and more! The house is huge with several new features! We hired a private chef for our last night and it was phenomenal! We will come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best VRBO Ever

I have used VRBO many times and have always been satisfied. However, this house and the service was extraordinary. The manager (Janet Sanchez) was very responsive to any questions and set the house up beautifully for our stay. We arrived to a cake, roses, a bottle of wine and a cheese platter to welcome us. The house was very well furnished with everything including pots, pans, dishes, glassware, towels, etc. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janet Sanchez

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What makes this property unique

Our property is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to take you to each floor, so you can utilize the entire house, along with the deck. We also have a shower that you can roll the wheelchair in to.

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