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Highlands Happy Place

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a mountain in the distance.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wooden shelves, and a comfortable seating area.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, checkered rug, and white walls.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, framed botanical prints on the wall, and a view through a glass door.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Chattooga River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Highlands Happy Place

The Highlands Happy Place is situated in the Historic Whiteside Forrest neighborhood in Highlands, NC. The home has mountain views from almost every room in the home. The house has a large lower balcony with 4 lounge chairs, hot tub and grill. To the side of the large balcony is a fenced in yard area great for pets. The home has easy access to both Highlands, as well as Cashiers, North Carolina. There is so much to do, and were excited for guests to fall in love with the area, just as we have!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Please just keep your pets off the furniture
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1612922vb
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 holiday home. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Old Edwards Club. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station are also worth visiting.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Chattooga River - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 30 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Dry Falls - 31 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 40 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern @ High Hampton - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Happy Place pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlands Happy Place?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlands Happy Place on 6 Jan, 2027 start from S$1,042, 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 Highlands Happy Place?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Highlands Happy Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Happy Place?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Happy Place located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Chattooga River. Cashiers Farmers Market and The Village Green are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy In Highlands

Property is just as good as advertised. My wife, who is very particular, loved it. Looking at the distant mountains from the hot tub was a great. Nearby Norton Cemetery is a treat for history buffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cashiers vacay

Beautiful area with great views. Unfortunately hot tub not usable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beds are in terrible shape. Mattress on both beds upstairs are in poor shape. Unable to get a good sleep. Microwave needs a knob to operate (knob missing). Both bathroom Showers do not drain properly leaving you standing in water. Yard is overgrown in back, could not allow my dogs out there (too snakey looking) view from back deck is obstructed by 3 poplar saplings that need to be removed. Furniture is outdated and very uncomfortable in living area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun girls weekend!

We were very happy with our stay. The property was extremely clean and well maintained. The views were amazing. The location was close to town and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Gorgeous views from home and beautiful, comfortable home.

We reserved the property in July and corresponded with the owner several times through the VRBO app. However, though we received the address, we never received the code to get in. The night before we came, which was on Christmas night, we had to call the VRBO help line to get the property owners phone number. We had left a couple of messages through the app, but received no response. I think we woke Stephanie up the morning we were coming to the property to get the code. This was frustrating and we had never run into this issue before in renting thru VRBO.. Our stay has been wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2026
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Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

About the host

Your host

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We fell in love with Highlands, NC, and less than a year from visiting, we decided to buy, as we knew it was a place we couldn't wait to return to. We fell in love with this 'little' house and the amazing views it has to offer, and it's closer proximity to some of our favorite shops, hikes, and restaurants. We can't wait to share this super special place with others :)

Why they chose this property

The location of this home is great. It is close to Cashiers, as well as downtown Highlands. It is walking distance to Sliding Rock, and has panoramic mountain views from almost every room in the home. It has two large balconies over looking the mountains, as well as a fenced in yard for dogs or kids to play.

What makes this property unique

The balcony space is great for gathering, playing games, enjoying the hot tub, and so much more.
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