10/10 Excellent
Landon F.
10 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Landon F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury
Holiday home in Highlands with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Highlands, NC
- Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Place, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital3 min drive
- Place, Dry Falls9 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Downstairs Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Loft
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Upstairs Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury
This cozy Treehouse is secluded on 2.5 acres of silver birch, mountain laurel and hardwoods & is 3 miles from downtown Highlands & 1 mile from the only hospital on the Plateau. The charm here is perfect for a romantic getaway, small family adventure or break from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The living room has a high cathedral ceiling that gives a wonderful feeling of spaciousness and has plenty of windows for outdoor views. The windows by the indoor fireplace overlook the outdoor fire pit, rocking chairs, park style grill and picnic table with umbrella. The downstairs bedroom has a king size bed and full bath. The upstairs loft bedroom has a queen size bed, writing desk, and bathroom with a shower.
The Treehouse is fully furnished. High speed fiber optic internet , WIFI and free long distance calling in the United States via land line are provided. Mobile reception in the mountains can be spotty but if you enable WiFi Calling on your cellphone & connect to the Treehouse WiFi, reception is excellent. There is a 50" Smart TV with Direct TV, Roku, Netflix in both the living room and bedroom. The popular back porch has rocking chairs with side-tables & overlooks the forest.
Highlands and Cashiers have incredible restaurants, antique shops, golf, hiking, waterfalls, trout streams and much more for you to enjoy. We wish you a great visit!
The living room has a high cathedral ceiling that gives a wonderful feeling of spaciousness and has plenty of windows for outdoor views. The windows by the indoor fireplace overlook the outdoor fire pit, rocking chairs, park style grill and picnic table with umbrella. The downstairs bedroom has a king size bed and full bath. The upstairs loft bedroom has a queen size bed, writing desk, and bathroom with a shower.
The Treehouse is fully furnished. High speed fiber optic internet , WIFI and free long distance calling in the United States via land line are provided. Mobile reception in the mountains can be spotty but if you enable WiFi Calling on your cellphone & connect to the Treehouse WiFi, reception is excellent. There is a 50" Smart TV with Direct TV, Roku, Netflix in both the living room and bedroom. The popular back porch has rocking chairs with side-tables & overlooks the forest.
Highlands and Cashiers have incredible restaurants, antique shops, golf, hiking, waterfalls, trout streams and much more for you to enjoy. We wish you a great visit!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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
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 attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Highlands, NC
What's nearby
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Whiteside Mountain - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
- Lake Glenville - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
- Western Carolina University - 40 min drive - 46.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 4 min drive
- Shell - 6 min drive
- Oak Steakhouse - 8 min drive
- Calders Coffee Cafe - 6 min drive
- Blue Bike Cafe - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
John F.
26 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey G.
13 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon L.
16 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sharon L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim R.
10 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kim R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Robert W.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Robert W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara E.
6 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara E.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
leann b.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay in Highlands!
leann b.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen K.
5 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colleen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
stacey G.
9 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs Gordy
stacey G.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tammy D.
20 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little getaway!
Tammy D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Holley W.
8 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Holley W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
26 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family fun in Highlands
Amy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
William B., Atlanta,ga USA
8 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic get-away location close to Highlands!
William B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Bonnie G.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bonnie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
26 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
shane s.
2 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good we stayed another day
shane s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacob C.
15 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin near highlands
Jacob C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Maribelle C.
23 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas season
Maribelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Douglas B.
20 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Douglas B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wilburn R.
17 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like you were in a rainforest
Wilburn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler S.
29 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Tyler S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bruce K.
16 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Bruce K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
4 Feb, 2022
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Wonderful stay!
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About the host
Hosted by CST Dunn
On June 1st 2020, Chris, Sarah and their son Tom Finn Dunn became the grateful new owners of the Highlands Treehouse.
The Dunns reside in Houston Texas and have been vacationing in the Highlands/Cashiers area for nearly a decade. What started out as just “visiting the grandparents” quickly became an anticipated part of their family tradition to escape hot Houston summers.
Chris is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Houston City College and Sarah works as a nurse. Tom Finn attends DeBakey High School. The Dunns have two rescue dogs Maude and Margot who also head up to the mountains to make fun filled memories.
The Dunns have made many mountain friends and look forward to sharing the best of the mountains with their guests, for whom they wish to create a truly exceptional experience. If you have any questions or special requests, please give us a call. We look forward to having you visit.
The Dunns reside in Houston Texas and have been vacationing in the Highlands/Cashiers area for nearly a decade. What started out as just “visiting the grandparents” quickly became an anticipated part of their family tradition to escape hot Houston summers.
Chris is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Houston City College and Sarah works as a nurse. Tom Finn attends DeBakey High School. The Dunns have two rescue dogs Maude and Margot who also head up to the mountains to make fun filled memories.
The Dunns have made many mountain friends and look forward to sharing the best of the mountains with their guests, for whom they wish to create a truly exceptional experience. If you have any questions or special requests, please give us a call. We look forward to having you visit.
Why they chose this property
We have been visiting the mountains of western North Carolina for nearly a decade and have fallen in love with the area. We decided to purchase The Treehouse, so we could make a permanent connection with the mountains and waterfalls and old growth forests that make up the Highlands and the surrounding region. We have taken great care in keeping the magical atmosphere that the previous owners, our new friends Larry and Debi, created at The Treehouse. For those guests who have experienced Larry and Debi’s hospitality and the quiet beauty of the home and property, we want to assure you that we are keeping in place all that make The Treehouse such a special place.
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