Black Pines: 5 Min to Downtown Highlands | Apple Lake Access | Pet-Friendly Retreat

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and large windows.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a large red rug, and a white sofa.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and large windows overlooking a forest.
A log cabin interior with a living room, staircase, and kitchen area.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Tallulah Gorge State Park
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Primary Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands Hills, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Old Edwards Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine 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. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Jocassee - 41 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 56.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 48 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Lake Burton - 51 min drive - 62.8 km
  • Tallulah Gorge State Park - 56 min drive - 71.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Pines: 5 Min to Downtown Highlands | Apple Lake Access | Pet-Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Pines: 5 Min to Downtown Highlands | Apple Lake Access | Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Pines: 5 Min to Downtown Highlands | Apple Lake Access | Pet-Friendly Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Black Pines: 5 Min to Downtown Highlands | Apple Lake Access | Pet-Friendly Retreat located?

Located in Highlands Hills, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

7.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The cabin was nice, location was good. Lake access was a part of the rental but we did not see any information explaining how to access the lake without getting on private property. Access may exist but it is not obvious. Our main problem was getting into the cabin. We were given a 4 digit code to get in the front door. The door has a key pad but the code did not work. We tried it several times when we arrived. I did not work and there was no answer to host phone number. We finally noticed a key box on the back side of a front porch column. It accepted the code and a manual key was in the box that would open the front door. It would have been really good to know that the code opened a key box and not the touch pad that was the front door lock. The cabinet had plenty of cooking and kitchen items.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! Our Management Team will review the arrival instructions to ensure the correct information is provided. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our vacations. The location of the house is excellent. Everything is very clean and details are thought through. We plan to be back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again! Landmark Vacations
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