Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC!

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A bedroom with a large bed, a sliding barn door closet, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden deck, large windows, a swing chair, and a sofa.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a large window.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a round table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk room

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Second Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Second Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is on the waterfront. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Edwards Club and Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Marvelous Cottage short walk to Heart of Downtown Highlands, NC! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Art Gallery. Highlands Dog Park 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. 157 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

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
Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 5 Nov 2026
Cameron, we want to thank you for your 5 star review and sharing your experience. You were wonderful guests. Thank you so much! Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little house within walking distance of downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Frank, Thank you very much for your thoughtful review and sharing your experience. It is our pleasure hosting you and your crew! We love the peace and quiet in the backyard and walking to town for coffee, shopping and dinner. Hope to have you come stay with us again sometime! Warm regards, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this cottage with its totally updated kitchen and baths, comfy living room, hot tub, fire pit, and even a creek running by. Host was very easy to communicate with and it was very close to town. Great place to stay in Highlandd!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about Bubbly Cottage. We work hard to keep it up to date and maintained. The location and the creek out back are perfect for us and our guests. Please come back and see us soon. Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It rained 24 hours of our trip and this cute cottage was the best place to cozy up in. Everything about the cottage is well planned and thought out. The hot tub was a highlight in the evenings. We loved our stay and hope it's available for our next Highlands visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
Hi Allison! Thank you so much for being such awesome guests and we are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and the hot tub. Im sorry that it rained while you were visiting. We find it cozy and a nice escape when we get up there. I hope you are able to come back sometime! Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute and I’d definitely recommend and stay there again. Convenient and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Heather, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our Bubbly Cottage. We do love the convenience of the home to town, the rec center and the PAC. The creek view gives it a peaceful and serene feel, as well. We hope to host you again. Warmest wishes, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet place that is still walking distance to everything on Main Street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
D, we want to thank you for your nice review! We really appreciate it! We hope you were able to relax and unwind here and take in some of the easy lifestyle of the Highlands, Come back and see us again! Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice spot beside the creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Mark, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Bubbly Cottage. We value our guests feedback. The creek is one of my favorite parts and find it so peaceful and calming. Wishing you all the best and hope to host you again sometime. Cheers, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Brittany was very communicative and wanted to make sure that there were no issues and to let her know if any problems which there were none. The cottage was amazingly fitted with everything that we could have needed and so much more. We were delighted to stay there and look forward to doing so again in the future. Extremely happy!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2026
Barry, we are so grateful for your message and sharing your experience. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. It is so wonderful to hear. We would love to host you again at Bubbly. Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the most perfect place for our weekend getaway in Highlands! We had 3 couples and felt like we had plenty of space for all of us. The place was clean and so adorable! Walking distance to town, close to lots of hiking options, and a quaint backyard to enjoy nature and feel like you are in the middle of nowhere where in the mountains! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you, Rebecca! We are so glad that you had a fabulous time in the Highlands and that you felt comfortable and had everything you needed at the cottage. We do love the quaint backyard and how close you are to the downtown. Please come back and stay with us again sometime! Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Bubbly Cottage. The cottage was beautiful, well equipped, comfortable and clean. The hot tub was wonderful! The host was very attentive to every question we had both before and during our stay. When returning to Highlands, this is where we will want to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2026
Hi Gail! We are so happy that you and your family had a wonderful stay at the Bubbly Cottage. We are happy to share our peaceful and relaxing retreat with our guests. Thank you so much for your review. This really helps our future guests find us. Wishing you all the best! Until next time, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage right just walking distance from our annual excursion to the Highlands Motoring Festival. Would definitely recommend and we’ll be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2026
Hi Kevin! We want to thank you for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. Come back again soon. Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a fun stay at this cottage! The creek was my 7 year olds favorite thing and the complimentary bottle of bubbly and the chairs by the creek were perfect for us. The house and beds were great and it was decorated so cute. The hosts were super responsive and accommodating. We would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Hi Hannah, we would like to thank you for your thoughtful review! I am so glad that you guys enjoyed your stay at the Bubbly cottage. The creek and fire pit are such a soothing spot to relax. Thank you for taking great care of our home and we hope you come back to visit again sometime! Cheers, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. The home was well equipped, clean, and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
Lindsey, We really appreciate your kind note and taking the time to share your feedback. We love that you had a great time here. Cheers, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2026
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bubbly Cottage. Please come back and visit sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2025
Alicia, Thank you so much for your review. We enjoyed having you and so glad that you had a nice time. Come back anytime ! Take care, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very lovely home in Highlands. We didn’t find it was an easy walk to downtown but it was a short walk. The stream, firepit and hot tub were lovely. The home was immaculate. We wish we had more time to enjoy the property. Stunning finishes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, the hot tub and backyard space were a dream. The heat and air was a bit tricky. The heat would seem to cut on intermittently making sleeping a challenge. Overall we really enjoyed the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Hi Doreta! I’m delighted to hear that you guys enjoyed your time here at the Bubbly cottage. We love the outdoor space with the creek and the hot tub. Beautiful spot for stargazing. As regards to the AC, we have found that if you set the unit mode to On rather than Auto, the unit will not cycle on and off making it easier to sleep. I apologize that was an issue for you guys. We are always happy to help our guests during their stay with any issues. I hope you enjoyed Highlands and come back again soon! Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place! House was perfect for a quick trip to the Highlands. Very close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Nicole, we are so happy that you guys enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the sweet notes and the 5 star review! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Safe travels home, Brittany
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. Great location, short walk to main street. Electric car charger was a welcome surprise. Easy to communicate with hosts. Easy check-in. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at the Bubbly Cottage. Please come back and stay again sometime soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to town, nicely appointed and the fire pit by the bubbling stream was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2025
Thank you, Brad! We enjoyed having you stay at our cottage. All the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great. The house was just as it was pictured, comfortable, quiet and clean. We loved the outdoor space. The host was very easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Hi Julie! We want to thank you for staying with us at The Bubbly Cottage! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We love the peace and quiet there and a nice hike or walk into town. Look forward to hosting again sometime. Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a sweet cottage! So convenient to downtown. Our only regret was I wish we spent more time at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Jeff, Thank you very much for your kind review and note. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Bubbly cottage. We agree with you that the time is always too short there. We hope that you will come back to visit sometime. We hope you had a safe trip home. Warmly, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location and perfect for a family of four or two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Yes, love to hear this! So glad that you had time to reconnect with your loved ones, Kyle! Thank you for your review and recommendation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage and very well stocked! We enjoyed the hot tub, games, fireplace and creek! Easy walk to heart of downtown Highlands. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2026
We want to thank you for your thoughtful review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the retreat and peaceful setting at the Bubbly cottage. It feels far away, but is only a short walk to shops and great restaurants! Come visit us again sometime! Cheers, Brittany & Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and the house was perfectly suited for my wife and our two guests. The screened-in-porch was a big plus - we spent a lot of time there. We had a problem with the shower and toilet in the master bedroom. We contacted Brittany and the problem was quickly resolved. Brittany was very quick to respond to our request for help. Overall, we could not have had a better host or a house to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2026
Louis, we want to thank you for your nice review and it was a pleasure hosting you guys! I’m glad you reached out and we were able to help with the issues. Hopefully, you guys enjoyed your time in Highlands and come back again soon! Cheers, Brittany & Jim
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