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Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands

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A wooden house with a deck, surrounded by lush greenery and outdoor furniture.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of trees through large windows.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden walls, a sofa, and a television.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a large sink.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • 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
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Highlands

Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this cabin. 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. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 14 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands located?

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cozy house in the trees!

Our family of 4 had the best stay in this historic cabin. My parents joined for a couple of nights, and we were very comfortable. Dinner outside on the deck under the trees, walks around the neighborhood, movies with the kids, coffee on the upstairs porch enjoying cool mornings overlooking the lake at the bottom of the hill. It was very relaxing, close to town, and easy to navigate. We will be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place, lots of character. many stairs - not great for elderly or very young children
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great mountain escape

This is a quaint house on a quiet street that is perfect for a mountain getaway. Firepit was a good perk. The best part is you feel remote because it is so quiet, but you are only like a 4 minute drive into downtown Highlands. It was clean inside. Had no issues. Check-in and out was a breeze.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your feedback!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The home was very cozy and conveniently located near downtown Highlands, which made it easy to enjoy the area. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and appreciated the location and comfort of the property.A few things could be improved for future guests. We arrived with very limited toilet paper, the bathmats did not appear clean, and the grill had not been cleaned prior to our stay. I also reached out to the homeowner twice via text prior to our visit but unfortunately never received a response.With a little more attention to cleanliness and communication, this could be an even better experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
From the owner: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to share that we have coordinated closely with our property management team to ensure our standard supply levels. The white bath mat you are referring to was washed with a dark blue bedding item, so it was not dirty but stained. It has since been bleached and restored. While we do have a grill on the property, it is not an amenity listed or available for guest use due to maintenance and refueling logistics. The house manager stated that she did not receive any communications during your stay, so we are not certain what happened. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We hope your stay at our home was still wonderful!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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