Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall

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A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a blue ottoman, and a wooden coffee table. A staircase with a wooden railing leads to another level.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a table, surrounded by a gravel area and a pond.
A house with a stone chimney, a front porch with a bench, and a front door with a wreath.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a grey ottoman, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this holiday home. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Western Carolina University - 48 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall on 5 Nov 2026 start from £997, 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 Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffside Lake Recreation Area and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Dry Falls is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our “girls” stay at this beautiful home! It was very clean and well appointed with everything you could need. The screened porch was wonderful! We enjoyed the view of the pond and the sound of the waterfall. If I could add anything, it would be to have a hanging sleep sofa on the porch. I think I would have slept there!! The beds were comfy and it was very dark and quiet and we all loved that. I would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2026
What a wonderful note to read! We're so glad your girls' trip was filled with relaxation, from the clean, well-appointed home to that screened porch with the pond view and waterfall sounds. It's great to hear the beds were comfy and the space was dark and quiet for restful nights. Thank you for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a girls extended weekend for three adult women, and it was extremely comfortable and enjoyable for all. The pictures do not do it justice. It really is a beautiful place and the decor is lovely. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Susan, we’re so glad your girls' weekend was comfortable and enjoyable from start to finish! It's wonderful to hear that Chelsey Cottage exceeded expectations and that the decor stood out to you in person. Comments like this make all the effort we put into the space feel truly worthwhile. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are thrilled to hear you'd choose to stay again. We look forward to having you back with us soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great property!

We loved our week! The screened porch is so neat and the beds were so comfortable! Beautiful yard, trees and garden. We ate every meal on the porch and played games at the table after dinner. The living space is small but with such a large screened porch we just spent most of our time out there. Beautiful bathrooms and bedrooms. Our kids loved doing puzzles in the game room between hikes! We felt so blessed to spend a week at this lovely cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Amy, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the screened porch, comfortable beds, and beautiful surroundings. It means so much to hear that your family made special memories together, from meals and games on the porch to puzzles between hikes. We’d love to welcome you and your family back to our Highlands cottage for another relaxing mountain getaway soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! The beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Charles, thank you for staying with us during the holidays and ringing in the new year at Chelsey Cottage. We’re glad to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed our comfortable beds and accommodations. Please come back and stay with us again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and cozy home, furniture and decor are very nice. You truly feel like you are in someone’s very loved guest home. Kitchen was well stocked beds were good. The downstairs bedrooms do not have air-conditioning in them, there is a mini split downstairs and there were fans in the bedrooms. It’s been pretty warm this summer and it made it a little difficult to cool the rooms down for sleeping. Tried to contact host on check-in day using the “contact host” button on Vrbo, we received a message that Vrbo was unable to help us and we needed to reach out to another person, gave us their phone number. I sent a text but never heard anything back. It was a small issue and our stay at the cottage was comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2026
We're so glad you loved the home's cozy, lived-in feel and found the kitchen and beds comfortable. It was an unusually warm summer, and while the nights are normally cool enough for the fans to draw air into those downstairs bedrooms, we understand it made sleeping a bit harder this time, so we're considering adding individual A/C units to those two rooms. We're also not sure what caused the communication breakdown with Vrbo on your check-in day, as we don't deal with Vrbo directly, but we have been sending personal welcome texts from us to guests at check-in, and we'll make sure Evolve addresses this issue with Vrbo. We're happy the stay was still comfortable and enjoyable overall and we hope you will come stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highlands hideaway

Super cute place. Had everything we could need for our long weekend away.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2025
From the owner: "Hannah, thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to know that you and your guests enjoyed your stay at Chelsey Cottage. Please stay with us again soon."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Off the beaten path, but close to everything

Had a great stay. Cabin was as described. Everything was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
From the owner: "Lane, thank you for your 5-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our place. Please come back and visit us again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and property!

This is a lovely cottage and perfect for our family. It's a great location and not far from town. This is the second time we have stayed here and we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting cottage and perfect location!

Our family has stayed in the Highlands area several times over the years, but this is our favorite location! This cottage is beautifully decorated and full of charm. It is close to town, yet secluded and private. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
From the owner: "Thanks for your kind comments, Helen. We're glad you and your guests enjoyed your time at Chelsey Cottage. Great to hear that this is your favorite location to stay in Highlands. Please come back and visit us again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Getaway!

Fantastic cozy cottage. Kitchen well appointed. Beds were fabulous. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2024
From the owner: "David, thank you for staying with us at Chelsey Cottage! We appreciate your kind words and are glad to know you enjoyed your stay during the Thanksgiving holiday. We ensure guests have everything they need during their time in the mountains. Please come back and stay with us again soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So charming and serene!

My family and I had such a relaxing stay at this cozy cottage! It was the perfect location and only a few miles from downtown Highlands. It was CLEAN and each space was decorated in such a charming way! The kitchen was also very well stocked with everything we would need as far as pots, pans and utensils. Each bed was so comfortable too! We are looking forward to visiting Highlands again and staying in this sweet cottage!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
From the Owner: "Thank you for bringing that to our attention. We will make sure and update the info accordingly. Thanks again, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was absolutely perfect for our girls' trip. The beds were the most comfortable I have ever slept in. The cottage was so cozy, beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and amazingly well stocked. The outdoor deck is perfect for relaxing (or doing morning yoga). The location is idyllic - but still a short drive to downtown Highlands and to lots of great hiking. Our host was wonderful. We enjoyed great communication, with thoughtful touches to make us feel welcome. I would highly recommend this lovely home and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2025
Kathy, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are so glad you guys had a great girls weekend and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The company that we speak to about the booking (“? Evoke”) is HORRIBLE!! Long before I checked in, I was speaking w/them about bringing my Service Dog. They said in numerous texts back-and-forth that she was approved yet they never told the owners so when I checked in, I was immediately (via a ring camera) hassled by the owners and Evoke. Everyone was calling and texting me. I spent HOURS out of several of my busy days with thIs. It was so annoying that I took my dog to a kennel. I am a local in between homes at the moment because I’m building there. I know the area well and I knew where to take the dog BUT checking into a kennel cost me more than 600. I thought that was extremely unfair. Also, the stairs are so bad; so steep and deep and skinny, all at the same time that I had to give up the master bdrm and give it to my son. The guest bath is so tiny you can barely turn around and there’s no place to sit for drying hair & for makeup except at the kitchen table. Theres extension cords running across the dining room outside, which is a terrible tripping hazard. If I were you, I would do something about that. I would suggest chargeable bulbs in your lamps eliminating the extension cords! They work great. The dishwasher is across from the sink, making for a very messy loading of the dishwasher. The rules for checkout were a bit stringent if you asked me; I. E. Take out your own trash & recycyle to the dump?!?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Enchanting Highlands Cottage w/ Pond & Waterfall on 19 Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the initial miscommunication surrounding your service animal prior to check-in — we completely understand how frustrating that experience was, and we are actively reviewing our check-in handoffs to prevent this from happening again. Regarding the outdoor area, our team is inspecting the porch immediately to ensure all cords are safely routed and cleared. We also appreciate your note on the stairs; while they were fully rebuilt to local safety codes during our 2021 renovation, we will continue ensuring our listing descriptions make the layout clear so future guests can plan accordingly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location!

What a lovely cottage! Perfect for our family we were looking for a great location near Highlands main street and this was just perfect! The cottage is lovely, clean and fully stacked with everything you need during your stay. The best part is the beauty and the peace surrounding you while in the mountains...
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for your kind comments, Maribelle. We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your time at Chelsey Cottage, especially noting the cleanliness, full amenities, and peaceful outdoor setting. Please come back and stay with us again soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

I booked this for my parents anniversary and they fell in love with Highlands and Chelsey cottage. They couldn't stop talking about it. I will be booking it again in the future!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
From the owner: "Thank you so much for your kind comments William. We are so glad that your parents enjoyed their anniversary in Highlands and staying at Chelsey Cottage!! Please come back and stay with us again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hurricane Helene

Great stay for a wedding we went to at Flat Mountain Farm. So close, great property. Hurrican Helene hit and the owners were extremely flexible with our checkout process given the extenuating circumstances. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
From the owner: "Ellen, We're so glad to know that you enjoyed your stay at Chelsey Cottage and that it was very convenient for you to attend the wedding at Flat Mountain Farm. We're glad you had everything you needed and were well supplied during Hurricane Helene, and that you were able to travel home safely. Please come back and stay with us again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Sweet cottage in a tranquil setting. Clean and cozy. Mattresses were awesome. Only suggestion would be some shaded seating on the deck since it’s full sun most of the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2024
From the owner: "Kim, we are so glad to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay at Chelsey Cottage. It is great to hear that the home was inviting and cozy, including our newer mattresses. We do have 2 large outdoor umbrellas that were put away because of a storm right before your stay. Very sorry that they were not put back out before your arrival, but we have done so since. Please come stay with us again soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and property!

This is a lovely cottage and perfect for our family. The home is clean and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed the deck for drinking our morning coffee and then for relaxing in the sun after our afternoon hikes. The property has a pretty pond and soothing waterfall. It is a great location and close to town. This is the second time we have stayed here and we will definitely stay again. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
From the owner: "Helen, thank you for your kind comments! We're so happy to hear that you and your family chose to stay at Chelsey Cottage for a second time! We appreciate the specific feedback on the interior design, as well as the outdoor space. Sitting on the deck, listening to the sounds of nature by the pond and the waterfall, is one of our favorite places to relax as well. We hope to welcome you back for another stay with us very soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thanksgiving Getaway

Our family loves to leave Florida and head for the mountains Thanksgiving week. We were close to a lot of beautiful hiking locations. The house was perfect for us. The kitchen was fully equipped for Thanksgiving dinner. The house was very cozy and the beds were incredibly comfortable. The house is decorated like an English cottage, which made it extra special. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2024
From the Owner: "Louis, we’re so thrilled to hear that you and your family loved your stay. We love beating the heat also and getting into the cool mountain air. It’s so wonderful to know that you had everything you needed during your Thanksgiving holiday. Thanks for your kind comments about our decor and the home’s proximity to great hiking spots. Please come back and stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

From the moment we entered the home we were happy to be there. We had a long drive from Michigan but it was erased from memory immediately. The home is beautifully furnished in a mountain cabin style. Everything we needed for the entire stay was there, including a nice bottle of wine. The grounds are beautiful too, and Dawn spent hours sunning on the private deck. Highlands is a real gem of a town and we enjoyed all it offers. This was the best experience I’ve had using VRBO. We will be back, and won’t even mind the drive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House and Property!

Nice and relaxing stay in the nice cool temps of Highlands! Would highly recommend this great home for relaxation and yet close to Highlands for shopping and eating out.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
Owners response: "Rob, Thank you so much for your kind response! We are so very glad you all had a great time at Chelsey Cottage & we look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great property and so relaxing sitting by the pond! Thank you for a relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2022
Shared from the owner: "Rob, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy that you had a relaxing time at Chelsey Cottage. We would love to host you again soon! Have a wonderful summer and we'll see you again!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent respite

Property recently renovated and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
From the owner: "Thanks for your kind comments, Neal. We're glad you and your guests enjoyed your time at Chelsey Cottage. Please come back and visit us again soon!"
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