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Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC

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A house with a front door, a small porch, and a window with a light fixture.
A cozy outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, surrounded by a stone wall and lush greenery.
A kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, and a large TV. There are cabinets, a microwave, and a sink. A window with a view of trees is visible.
A wooden door with a window, a small porch area with a bench, and a pathway covered with fallen leaves.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this apartment. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stubborn Buddha - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC on 16 Nov 2026 start from £352, 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 Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Studio Apartment in the Mirror Lake area of Highlands, NC located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Dog Park. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 2 miles (3 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 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful and accommodated us well. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Apartment was perfect. Very clean and in the perfect location. Would 100% come back again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute studio in a quiet setting, just a short hop from town. Easy-going and helpful host made this a very pleasant experience for us. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and space for a couple. Had everything we needed. The bathroom ceiling is an A frame and not ideal for taller people.Host was great and provided helpful suggestions
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and cozy. Perfect for a weekend getaway for people who love enjoying their surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen’s Vrbo off of Mirror Lake was the perfect spot for my wife and I to stay during our visit to Highlands, NC. It had everything we could need and plenty of advice/suggestions for things to do and places to eat. If we are ever coming back we will certainly look to see if it’s available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Thank you for your nice review. I hope your weekend at the Craft Fair was fun / good. I usually am in town for it and am a volunteer over the weekend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen’s VRBO was just what we needed and more. We truly lacked for nothing. The neighborhood was beautiful and provided an easy way to take a walk in the forest to the lake. It is so conveniently located to downtown which was much needed for a couple of Floridians trying to navigate mountain roads to attend wedding events. The gorgeous and very friendly cat keeping watch over Colleen’s lovely backyard garden terrace was such a welcome and unexpected “amenity” for two cat lovers. So grateful to have found this place for our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I enjoyed staying there, it was very nice and convenient to downtown Highlands. It has everything you need! We would love to stay there again!!The only this I would suggest is it need additional lighting in the bathroom at the mirror. Very difficult for my wife to put on make-up with the one light.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for everything Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for two people

Had a great stay, Colleen was very welcoming and the location is quiet and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mirror Lake is tough to beat for a stay in Highlands. It's very convenient to town and the surrounding area. The entry involves a flight of stairs, but everything you need is at the top. A comfortable bed and furnishings, kitchen bar with fridge, microwave, toaster and Keurig and small but practical bath provide cozy confines!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing location and the perfect space for my husband and I! Would definitely come back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a nice little place to stay while visiting Highlands for the first time. It was just a couple of miles from main street, quite....even though it was the upstairs of the host's home and it had all the amenities that I needed. I would stay here again if visiting and would also recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this loft apartment in the Mirror Lake community of Highlands. Our host Colleen was super nice and we had a beautiful weekend celebrating a birthday. We found it was close to everything we wanted to do; hiking, shopping, and good food! Didn’t want to leave!!!!
Kathy and Roger
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you Katherine. It was lovely meeting you guys and I am glad you enjoyed the weekend! Thanks also for the beautiful flowers you left for me.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Option

A really quiet and convenient option that is close to downtown. We both liked it a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location - just right for two guest

Information about property was clear. Directions concise and was perfect for our purposes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Location Space

This studio apartment is ideally located in the coveted Mirror Lake neighborhood of Highlands. It is perfectly appointed and easy to walk to many hikes and to Town. You will love the quiet beautiful neighborhood and beautiful surroundings of this special WNC Town.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is adorable, comfortable, and centrally located to all that Higlands has to offer! The property is beautiful, with fragrant flower gardens in full bloom all around, and the fire pit and patio exactly as described/pictured. Wood provided too! The hosts are welcoming and communicated clearly. I absolutely loved the fully stocked coffee station with fresh creamer in the fridge! The only thing to note is the slope of the ceiling in the shower (which is gorgeously tiled). It was perfect for my height but my 6'7" husband had to duck a bit...but to be fair that happens to him a lot lol. Great stay, would recommend to friends and would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly excellent getaway spot for an individual or couple. Set in the beautiful neighborhood of Mirror Lake within the Town of Highlands, this place offers it all: comfortable, quiet, beautiful views with everything you need for a relaxing experience. You can walk to Town for great shopping or take a short drive to many hikes and well known waterfalls. Definitely would come back here!
Stayed 29 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Small problem with getting TV to operate, but that was resolved. I do wonder why the TV is placed so that it cannot be watched from the living area or the bedroom. Only from the kitchen. Didn't come to Highlands to watch TV, but occasionally one wants to check something out. All in all we were very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive, excellent location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent two nights in the Highlands Studio apartment, and it far exceeded our expectations. Clean, thoughtfully laid out, well furnished, and simply charming. The wall decorations and hangings are eclectic and intriguing, particularly the masks over the window. Online photos are representative of the studio, but cannot fully capture the charm. Kudos to the owners for offering such a nice, cozy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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