Entire home

Quiet Secluded, Mountain view Cabin w/ 4 Private Falls & Trails!

Photo gallery for Quiet Secluded, Mountain view Cabin w/ 4 Private Falls & Trails!

180 degree mountain view
Coffee in the morning invites a beautiful day or  afternoon wine
Private cottage
Enjoy the crisp mountain view on the country  porch
On of the 4 private falls

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Highlands, NC

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Secluded, Mountain view Cabin w/ 4 Private Falls & Trails!

. NO SKI SKI, NO SLOPES NO SKI FROM STEPS, NO WATER FALL FROM PORCH, DISCRIPTION HAS BEEN INTRUPTED BY AI. SO SORRY. An environmentally beautiful setting that offers incredible views of the Little Tennessee River(a north flowing river), the surrounding mountains and various waterfalls and 2 streams on property, and is bordered by Forest Service Lands. The Great Locomotive Case was made across the River where you see the remains of the old railroad track. The large porch with 180 degree view of mountains.

*NEARBY TOWNS - Historic Highlands (resort town with world class golf courses. Cashiers( another resort town, also with world class golf courses). Dillard Ga., Franklin NC famous for gems mining as rubys, Clayton Ga, Sky Valley GA, Helen Ga. .Famous Tallulah George Falls State Park
, Cherokee NC, and Many hiking trails .
*FLORA AND FAUNA - An incredible rich area in our flora - North Carolina is home of 69 different orchids, numerous ferns, the place is exceedingly in mushrooms and natural herbs this area was never glaciated).
*WILDLIFE - Deer, rabbit, wild turkey, birds in great quantities, wild turkeys, from blue heron to the ruby-throated hummingbirds... The hummingbirds arrive in late April and depart before the first frost.
*LOCATION - The cottage is located about 1 mile from HWY 441 and 2 miles to 12 restaurants including the famous Dillard House About 12 miles to Highlands from Dillard or if you are comfortable with mountain driving , be sure to take the Gorge Road from Highlands to Franklin - visit and photograph the waterfall along the route- Dry Falls, Bridal Veil and Cullasaja. Easy access to a private organic garden to pick produce in season. Paved driveway, fire pit Easy to get to the cottage. THERE ARE NO WINDING ROADS, NO STEEP ROADS TO ARRIVE AT COTTAGE. No traffic to hear, just the Little Tennessee River and birds. The mountain views from the cottage offer a change as the sun and clouds move across the faces of the mountains, leading the description of Land of Light and Shadow. Fire up the grill or cool off with the mountain streams, or waterfall or a dip in the river on the private property.
*HISTORIC SITES - Cherokee Village, Museum of Cherokee Indians, Thomas Wolfe home, Carl Sandburg Home or Biltmore House in Asheville. The Blue
Ridge Parkway. Family farm is partners with NC AGRITOURISM and joining the National Forest Service.
* MOUNTAINS - Standing Indian 5,499", Wayah Bald
5,499", Albert Mountain 4,200", Pickens Nose 4,900, Cole Mountain 4,500, Rabun Bold 4696 are among the most popular.
* CENTRALLY LOCATED - THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD, POLAR EXPRESS, HIGHLANDS OUTPOST, TUBE WORLD OF CATALOOCHEHELE AND FRANKLIN NC, BILTMORE HOUSE, WINNING WINERIES, HARRAHS CASINO, ART GALLERIES, FRANKLIN PICKING ON SQUARE, LOCAL BREWARIES, DISTILLERIES, LOTS OF HIKING TRAILS INCLUDING JANE HURT YARN INTERPRETIVE CENTER AT TALLULAH,GA HIGHLANDS AERIAL PARK. DEEP CREEK ,NC. NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER. WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN. RABUN BALD, BLACK ROCK MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, FAMOUS DRY FALLS, ELK WATCHING AT OCONALUFTREE VISITOR CENTER Cottage location is almost joining three states: N.C. ,SC, AND GA. Two bubbling brooks on property, several private trailheads on property and night stars for star glazing..
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

About the area

Otto

Located in Otto, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Andy's Trout Farm and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Highlands, NC

Restaurants

  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Hound Barbecue - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Julep Farms - ‬4 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 370 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 370 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 370 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 370 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 370 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on wonderful property. It was everything we hoped for and more! Host was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exceptional. Beautiful view. The cottage was clean and ready for us when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Perfect spot for a secluded get away that is also close to town. Carmen was awesome. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carmen the host and Jim are just amazing. They thought of everything in the place the view is beautiful and it was exactly what we needed for a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend. I will definitely stay here again. Tracey
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Perfect cabin in n the mountains

Had a wonderful vacation. Loved the trails and waterfalls, fished in the river and explored many local restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. It was nice to spend time hiking around the property. Carman’s garden was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

al c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hideaway with an incredible host. Close to many things. The cabin is comfy, clean and well taken care off.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

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

Perfect getaway

This property was beautiful! We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Mrs. Carmen she’s a hoot! We will be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was exactly what we were looking for in a mountain getaway, peace and quiet. Very secluded with no noise or traffic going by. You can hike on private trails or just sit by the river. Hosts were very accommodating with great communication before and during our stay. You can access just about any kind of restaurant you could want within 15 minutes. We will definitely be back. Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Mountain retreat

Best vrbo stay we ever had! Everything was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Carman and Jim are wonderful hosts who are welcoming and accommodating. The property is beautiful, the front porch relaxing, the waterfall/swing area is lovely, and the view is spectacular. I cannot express how much we loved our visit. This will be a place we return to year after year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Amazing host and property

We absolutely loved our visit! Thank you so much for making us feel completely at home in your incredible little cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norris B.

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

Excellent accommodations

Very nice cottage fully equipped for an enjoyable stay with everything you need. Great hospitality on behalf of the host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howell P.

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

Mountain getaway

Very clean beautiful view from porch. Owners were great,making sure we had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying in the cottage over New Years week. It was a very cold week but the cottage was super warm and cozy. We enjoyed exploring around the trails and had a picnic lunch near the waterfall which was so peaceful and beautiful. The cottage is fully stocked. It was nice to have a washer/dryer to use. The location was near Highlands, Dry Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Outpost which was a lot of fun, snow tubing for the 1st time. Thank you Carman for being a wondeful host!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carman is a wonderful host! We felt at home as soon as we got there. Beautiful area!Very peaceful and the trails and falls were so pretty . Our lil dog loved it too. I highly recommend this adorable lil cottage.Carmans pound cake and fresh flowers were so nice. Thanks again ! We will come back for sure
Watching the birds
Gabriel walking to one of the beautiful falls.
The beautiful river right across from the cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Retirement Celebration Getaway

The perfect atmosphere and environment for the both of us!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Relaxing

A good place centrally located to visit attractions in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Cabin Fun

Great time!!!!’
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roz C.

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

Love this cottage!

Our stay was perfect! The hosts were great, cottage was clean and on-property waterfalls were beautiful. The location was great for sightseeing and shopping. Hope to return in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo P.

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

Wonderful vacation, cutest cottage, great hosts!

Carman and Jim are the sweetest people ever! Cottage was clean, cute, exactly what we needed for a get away! Will definitely visit again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

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

A beautiful sanctuary

Carman’s cottage is perfect for a quiet getaway and is a great base for exploring the area. She and her husband were lovely to talk with and had great tips for the area. I look forward to another visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Lovely Quiet Escape

We had a wonderful time staying in this cabin. It is nestled in the mountains of NC, and is very quiet with beautiful hiking trails and a nice river view. We will gladly come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shumaker E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a little piece of Heaven! Adorable cabin,peaceful neighbor and centrally located to Franklin, Highlands, and Cashier's! Great restaurants too! The hosts are So thoughtful! We arrived to homemade delish pound cake,fresh flowers thru out the cabin and a bottle of wine to help us celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary! We enjoyed meeting Carman and Jim their such lovely people! Will Absolutely be staying there again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback