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Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat

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Living Room - Queen Sleep Sofa
Living Room - Queen Sleeper Sofa
Fireplace in the living room
Kitchen/Dining
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat

Authentic & Old Highland Cottage updated for the modern era, nestled on two wooded acres, including a creek and walking trails.

The cabin offers a relaxing queen bedroom, a cozy bedroom with one twin bed and a twin bunk bed. There is also the option of a foldout couch for additional sleeping arrangements. The kitchen is a part of the living room and allows everyone to be included in the activity. It is equipped with storage and most items you would normally need for preparation. The dining table is perfect for a family meal or game night. Others may prefer to unwind in the leather chair or chaise lounge and enjoy a fire. Children and adults alike will enjoy wandering the property and discovering fun hideouts, the creek, a tree house, a pavilion by the creek, and a swing for further thrills.

A short walk takes you to Mirror Lake or Lake Sequoia to feed the ducks, fish or canoe. We have a canoe for your use at Mirror Lake. Fishing gear is provided as well.

Enjoy an afternoon reading in the front porch swing or napping by the fire.

For the adventurous type, there are many opportunities for longer hikes and visits to waterfalls, some only minutes away. You can also enjoy zip lining or rafting and tubing by traveling only a short bit. If you're looking for winter activity, nearby Sapphire Valley offers skiing and snow tubing. Maggie Valley Skiing in a hour and a half away.

For the shopping and dining enthusiasts, the downtown of Highlands is only minutes away and boasts fine, locally owned shops, unique restaurants and wine choices, galleries and antiquing. There is also a spa in town that offers the ultimate in luxurious relaxation. Just a 20 minute scenic drive away, Cashiers, NC offers further shopping excursions and dining.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

2 acres with trails, and a stream to explore.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Nonrefundable fee of $100

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 664055vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this cottage. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 49 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 59 min drive - 78.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes To Town, Wooded 2 Acre Retreat located?

Situated in Highlands, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cozy cottage!! We enjoyed our stay! It was in a great location, close to downtown Highlands. The host was very accommodating. I loved spending time out on the front porch/deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our weekend in this cute cabin. Everything was just as described. Great outdoor space to relax, walkable neighborhood and close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JP g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real feel of a country cabin near to the town of Highlands. Felt at home. Loved the porch and big living room space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant Cabin

We enjoyed our stay in this charming cabin and would stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

Great cabin getaway

Great location, great house, great property. Really enjoyed our time. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Always wonderful in Highlands

We’ve stayed in the wonderful cabin several times. Can’t wait to go by again!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl R.

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

Peaceful Cabin

The cabin is set on beautiful 2 acres, with easy access. Nicely decorated with comfortable furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam K.

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

Revisited this wonderful cottage. So many wonderful memories. Would love to stay again.

Gathered with family at this lovely cottage. Hosts were extremely helpful. Weather couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

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

Comfy and cozy

Very comfortable, cozy, close to town, beautiful setting. I’d absolutely choose it again for another highlands visit.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reinhardt C.

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

Really cool property

We had an awesome time. Hope to rent it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

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

Peaceful Paradise

Very quaint Highlands cottage in a peaceful setting!! We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we came in town for our 29th wedding anniversary!The only thing we noticed was the front door was a little jammy to open and there was absolutely no soap to use. Cleaning products were by the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

BRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Generally, it is a lovely little cottage in a very quiet area. We would say that the uneven stone and wood entrance steps can be a bit challenging when covered in wet leaves, the tree swing is broke and so would be a bit hazardous for kids to use, and there doesn't seem to be any insulation under the floors so they are very cold in winter weather. But the owners have provided 2 roll-around electric heaters that came in handy to warm up the bathroom in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Loved it ...Again!

Extra clean, extra comfortable, extra great host, extra perfect! Can't wait to come back again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randy h.

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

Lovely cabin in Highlands

Comfortable old Highlands cabin. I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Awesome location - loved the space and the canoe!

Everything was as listed and the area was super - was able to walk down to the lake to go canoeing and we walked into town several times - we like to walk and hike, so walking into town was an adventure itself. We used the fire place and it worked fabulously.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

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

Cabin Retreat

I just LOVED my stay at this cabin. The outdoor space is one of the best I've had the opportunity to enjoy. The front porch has plush oversize seating and a swing for morning coffee and late night relaxation with beautiful lighting. There was also a covered deck area steps away from the house that sat next to the creek which allowed you to stretch out and listed to the water and soak up nature. This cabin had just the right amount of rustic quality with modern finishes in the kitchen and bathroom. The bed was comfortable as well. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

6/10 Okay

Harley R.

Cabin is exactly as advertised. Greatlocation.

Lovely updated cabin in great location. Perfect for a short stay. For anything more than a long weekend I would want a better kitchen and 2 baths. Only real negative was that blood was on the bed linens and the bath light switch when we checked in. The owner was very responsive and addressed the issue immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. It is unfortunate that from time to time things happen beyond our control. The small amount of blood on the bed coverlet and light switch seem consistent with someone having a small knick on a knuckle or such that they were unaware of as they they made a final pass through the room. When notified of this, we had our cleaner there within the hour to provide a brand new coverlet for the bed. As for the the wish of an additional bathroom and larger kitchen, that is strictly personal preference and the property is as stated in the pictures and description of the cabin. We spend the summer there with our family of five and do quite well in the space. We are always happen to answer any additional questions prospective renters may have concerning the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heath M.

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

Exactly as advertised

This is a very quaint and comfortable cabin located close to downtown Highlands. 5 stars. AC worked well. Nicely decorated. TV/Internet worked well. This is not a critique, but the only downside would be the kitchen is small and there is no dishwasher. Very basic in terms of cooking potential. Everything else is great and we look forward to renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Vintage Mountain Retreat

If you want to step back in time and stay at a vintage mountain cabin, this is the place. While everything is comfortable and up-to-date, there is still the feeling that generations of a family have loved being together here, and their happiness has soaked into the walls. A velvet silence settles over the place at night and the porch is so comfortable I could have slept there. Take the hefty security deposit seriously, however, since you may have to wait a couple of weeks for it to be refunded. Or you could just accept it as one of the hurdles you have to clear to stay at a place this lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Most comfortable rental EVER

Cabin was spotlessly clean and had the MOST comfortable furniture. The front porch is a haven. There are multiple outdoor sitting areas, including a fire pit on the side of the house not pictured on VRBO, which we enjoyed. There are string lights in the outdoor areas, which makes for a cool atmosphere at night and helps you get around in the dark. The property was big enough to keep my 12-year-old son busy, but close enough that I didn’t worry. The creek pavilion is really amazing, I wish we had gotten to enjoy it more, but it was a short trip. There’s a heater there which we didn’t even turn on, but would make for a nice nighttime hangout spot. There are also two fire pits in this area, right next to the creek. The creek itself was small but beautiful, trickling over rocks. No “swimming hole”, but it would be fun to play in in the summer. The house is in a neighborhood, and while we were aware that others were around, we barely heard any cars and never heard a human voice. It was very peaceful. Beds were very comfy. No barking dogs to wake us up in the morning, which has been an annoyance for us at many other mountain rentals. Highlands is the cutest little town with many amenities, and is very quick and easy to access from the cabin. This is a very convenient location for exploring the area, which is beautiful and rife with waterfalls! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great weekend getaway!

Had a great time at this cozy, cute home. Would recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

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

Cozy, Quaint, Charming

We really enjoyed our stay at this cozy cabin! Perfectly decorated and had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. It was secluded, but so close to town and several hiking/waterfall spots. For a pet friendly house, it was exceptionally clean. Our Huckleberry, enjoyed running around the large property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin N.

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

Cozy beautifully decorated space

Loved this cabin. Everything about it was just so perfect and comfortable, so much attention to detail, and beautifully appointed. I love staying in rentals that are more than just rentals and income properties but lived in and loved in family homes❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Great Cabin In Highlands

This was the second stay in this great cabin for my wife and me. Cozy, welcoming, great fireplace, and perfectly located for exploring Highlands and hiking!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Casey & Angela Smith

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We live in Marietta, GA and loved going to the Highlands each year for our wedding anniversary. In 2014 and 14 years together, we decided that it was time to have a place that we could go and enjoy time away as a family more often.

Why they chose this property

Highlands, at 4,100 MSL, can be 10 - 15 degrees cooler than Atlanta, which is attractive to us. Many times in July, we are wearing pants. We also chose Highlands because of its high-end shops and dinning as well as ample choice of outdoor activity.

What makes this property unique

We choose this property because of its Old Highlands history, walking distance to two lakes, proximity to town and the 2 acres with a creek, which kept our 3 young children exploring for hours. We are the third family to own this cottage since it was built in 1948. The house had great bones and after some TLC and a remodeled bathroom, it is up to date in rustic elegance.

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