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Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

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Lower Deck with seating, grill and dining table for 6
Fire Pit for cool nights.
Living area
Upstairs Living Area
Eat in kitchen main level

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Downstairs Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Downstairs Guest Room

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Upstairs

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

Bathroom 2 Downstairs

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

Bathroom 3 Primary

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Escape to our modern, cozy cottage in Highlands, NC! This 2-level retreat offers serene mountain views in a wooded setting, just 1.3 miles from Main Street. Featuring 4 bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a soaking tub, a fire pit, and a large deck, it's the perfect getaway for couples, families or girls trips. Enjoy the perfect blend of nature and comfort in this serene retreat that comfortably accommodates your group.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Dogs allowed. Please no cats.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking

No parties or events.

Dogs must be registered upon booking $50 per additional dog Owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of all dog waste. No dogs on furniture

All trash must be in garbage bags including dog poop bags, pizza boxes. All trash must be placed in the garbage can and securely latched.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1396113vb
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

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this cottage is in the mountains. Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. on 26 Jan, 2027 start from S$880, 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 Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views. located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 89 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Just as described. Super convenient to everything and situated in a lovely neighborhood. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your kind review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay. :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Highlands home with wonderful views of Satulah Mountain and convenient location close to Main Street. This was the perfect getaway for our family and a cozy house to return to after a day of hiking and adventures.The host was excellent and communication was seamless. We hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was well equipped and updated. Home was extremely clean with updated design to make it comfortable. Area is beautiful in the fall and location was perfect. Fireplaces were nice and great HVAC system.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2025
Hi Todd, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review-I am glad delighted that you enjoyed your stay. If there is anything that I could have done to make your visit a 5 star stay, I would love to hear your thoughts. I strive to make every guest's experience exceptional and your input helps me continue to provide the best possible experience for future guests. Warm regards, Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff E.

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

Mountain cottage

Very well appointed and comfortable. Excellent location near town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhargavi V.

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

Great stay!

Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William D.

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

Vacation Stay

Very comfortable home and convenient location. We enjoyed our stay and plan on booking another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Excellent Visit!

Very fine and well cared for home, splendidly located and outfitted. The roads are quite narrow and curving, as one would expect in a mountain setting. Good nearby restaurants although parking can be challenging. We brought our small border terrier and she too had a fine time. Top recommendation.
Atop Whiterock Mountain. Wonderful views. Really recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and I look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianna S.

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

Great house and location.

Loved our week in the Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2020
Loved having you! Thanks so much for choosing my cottage and hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

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

Great stay

Came up for a weekend with friends and the house was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone and the house was clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie F.

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

Wedding at Old Edwards

The house was a perfect size for 5 adults attending a wedding at Old Edwards. It was clean and had everything we needed for our weekend trip. It's in a great location, close to downtown and the venue space. Our host checked in with us on the first day to make sure we were doing good and had everything we needed. We'll definitely save this home for future stays!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! I look forward to having you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Highlands Retreat

Great house with multiple decks for relaxing and a host that cares about making your visit perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you Karen. I hope you have a great summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great Weekend Stay!

We had a great stay for the weekend, plenty of room, terrific views and walkable to town via Oak Lane Trail. Owner very communicative and plenty of room for the 6 of us. Can’t wait to come back, so much more to do and see and sitting on the back porch was idyllic.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
I am so glad that you had a great time! Thanks for choosing my cottage for your Highlands escape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

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

Amazing

Great trip and great property. I would highly recommend and we will be coming back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2021
I’m so glad that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Great weekend at Mirror Lake

Great weekend renting this house at Mirror Lake. The house met all of our families needs. Great location, close proximity to town and well equipped for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Girls Birthday Getaway

We had a wonderful time in Highlands and the property was perfect for us. There were four and each of us had a bedroom. The proximity to town is excellent, the neighborhood is quiet and lovely, and the property is in excellent condition, nicely decorated. Our host, Caroline, was very responsive to a couple of questions. We hope to be back and I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful cottage. Very well appointed on the inside. The wooded location is gorgeous and Caroline was very accommodating and easy to work with. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Thank you Andrew. I look forward to having you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful time in Highlands and enjoyed our stay at this property. We loved the mirror lake area and the close proximity to town. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad that you had good time in Highlands and hope you’ll come back for a visit in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aviva D.

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

Highlands trip

We had a great stay at this lovely property in the Highlands. The owner was extremely responsive to all our questions and made many suggestions of activities and helped us navigate the blackout during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margaret ann p.

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

October highlands trip

Great home, with all the things we love. Outdoor fire pit, wonderful porch and comfy beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks Margaret Ann! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett F.

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

Wonderful location and Home

The home is close to Highlands and very well appointed. We could not of asked for a better property for our weekend visit. Thank you for sharing this wonderful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2021
Thanks Brett! I am glad that you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin F.

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

Great place

Clean. Comfy. Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

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

Outstanding Stay in Highlands!

The house was exactly as advertised and the owner could not have not been more friendly and responsive. My family and I will definitely rent the same place again. Great trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Thanks so much Gregg I look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

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

Great clean cottage

Wedding in Highlands. Only a short drive to downtown. Beautiful views. The host was so nice and made our check in easy. I highly recommend this place for your visit to Highlands
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2023
I am so glad that you had a fun weekend! Thank you for your nice review! :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

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

Cozy mountain getaway

I recently stayed at this property for a girls trip. We loved spending time on the covered porch and back deck. There was plenty of space with four bedrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2023
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back in the future. :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth m.

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

Wonderful cottage close to town in Highlands.

Very comfortable cottage minutes from downtown Highlands. The downstairs deck is a great place to enjoy morning coffee and evening conversation. Master bathroom is nicely done.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay! I hope you will return in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Ragsdale

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I grew up in Charleston SC, the #1 City in America (according to Travel & Leisure). I have lived here most of my life except for two years in high school at St. Mary's in Raleigh and college at the University of Georgia (Go DAWGS). After a career as an Interior Designer I switched professions and am now a Realtor. It was a natural transition and is really fun! In my several years of hosting I have enjoyed corresponding with many wonderful guests and hearing about the fun things that they did during their stays.

Why they chose this property

The first time I visited Highlands I knew that I wanted to have a place here someday. I had been looking for the perfect spot for several years. I knew that I wanted to be close to town but in a quiet setting with a mountain view. I loved that the house was newly renovated yet cozy. It has spaces for everyone to be together or have some relaxing alone time.

What makes this property unique

Some of my favorite features of this house are the fabulous master bath, cozy master bedroom with mountain views, kitchen with unique craftsman touches and of course the outdoor spaces to take advantage of the lovely weather in the summertime or warm up by the fire pit when the air turns chilly.

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