Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace

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A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a dresser, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden panel walls, and a window overlooking greenery.
A wooden interior hallway with doors on both sides and a window at the end.
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Downstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Hallway Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center and Highlands Outpost 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace on 2 Mar 2027 start from £1,061, 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 Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

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. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I recommend highly. A cozy cabin within walking distance to town. Up in the trees and nature! Host was excellent with communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! So close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great location! Loved sitting by the cozy fire and the convenience of main street. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was close to town, very clean, nicely decorated and suited our needs. We would highly recommend this cabin for your stay in Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

A very comfortable house in a nice location. Check-in was very easy and house was nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands walk to town

We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay!

This was the perfect place for our family to stay. The updates made to the cabin were really nice and made for a very comfortable stay. The proximity to downtown made for an easy walk. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home/ close to Main Street

Perfect home for my husband and I. Close to town! Loved the trails close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week long stay with kids

Clean, very comfortable beds, lovely porch with forest view, pretty trail into town. All amenities available including soaps, detergent etc. would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a great place

This was our third stay at this cabin, and we will probably try to stay here again. Clean, updated, and an easy walk to Main Street!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2023
We love return guests!! We appreciate your kind words and welcome you back for many more stays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and spacious house

We love the proximity to downtown as well as the greenway trails! Check in was super easy and house had everything we needed. Loved sitting on the deck - you feel like you’re in a tree house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway with newborn

Perfect little getaway for my husband and I with our 6 week old baby. Great proximity to town but still quiet and tucked away. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great as was the location. Super close to downtown Highlands and had everything you needed for a long weekend. Quiet neighborhood comfortable beds and 2 back decks to enjoy being in nature. Glad was super easy to work with and extremely responsive. Would recommend the Spotted Owl for your next stay in Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin!

We absolutely LOVED this property! The cabin is pristinely clean - and beautifully decorated. The back porches look over a forest and it’s just a wonderful feeling of seclusion yet within walking distance to everything in the heart of Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of The Spotted Owl! Please do return to stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spotted Owl

Great for family of 4. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

This was our second time to rent this property, and we are already thinking about a return! This clean, cozy and well-maintained cabin is only a 5-10 minute walk from all of the stores and restaurants on Main Street. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
Scott we loved having you for your second stay! You were a wonderful guest and thank you for your beautiful review! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend in Highlands

Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Very accommodating. Great location. Walk to town. Very private. Excellent communication and organization from host. Would definitely rent again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Just like the pictures. Updated and feels like you are in a tree house. Holly was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

This is the second time my husband and I stayed here. Wonderful house, close to town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

60th Birthday Weekend!

This was our first visit to Highlands and we loved it! The cabin was exactly as described. Great location, close to town but also felt like we were in the woods. Easy check in, and the house was immaculate. Comfy beds. We didn’t do any cooking on our 3 night stay, with so many great places to eat out, but the kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a small family

Great location. Loved being in town but also in the woods. Fit our small family well. Had everything we needed. The door at the top of the stairs locks so we were able to let our toddler walk around without worrying about him falling down the stair, which was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location!

The property is exactly as pictured. We enjoyed walking around the town and neighborhood. The TV doesn't subscribe to all of the apps that are pictured on it. Other than that it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway!

Loved our short stay in Highlands here. Such an easy walk to town, even with our stroller! The house was a classic cabin feel, and super clean. We loved the touch of the towels and even toilet paper tied into bows. It was perfect for our family of 3! I will say the stairs inside are a little steep, so just be aware of that. The bedrooms are on the basement level and the living is on the main level. We didn’t mind this at all. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We really felt like we got away.

Overall we had a great experience at the Spotted Owl. Cozy, romantic, great location and view. Very clean and updated. Responsive management company. A few areas for improvement: could use a larger tv, ice maker or ice trays, more cookware, softer pillows and softer king mattress. For a great hike, Glen Falls has beautiful views and is only a seven minute drive from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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