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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
‪2 min drive‬
Old Edwards Club
‪10 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Pull out couch

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

Come enjoy stunning mountain views in our beautiful home. We are located 3 miles from downtown Highlands. Our peaceful home is located on a private street and being the only house on this street, you will have complete privacy. We have 3 king bedrooms all ensuite. Perfect for families traveling together. The 4th bedroom is a kids dream bunk room.

Enjoy your morning coffee on our large back deck over looking the mountains. A perfect retreat after a long hike.

Newly added is the fire pit complete with a s'mores kit. Perfect for the chilly mountain evenings and enjoying the magical sunsets.

Property manager

jen diasti

Premier Host

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Amenities

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Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
Washer
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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The house is not child-proofed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

All furry friends are welcome in our home.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
Old Edwards Club - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Dry Falls - 11 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬15 min drive
‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬8 min drive
‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬15 min drive
‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Alan A.

8 Mar, 2025

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

Beautiful Home

This home is beautiful. Very well designed. Layout is expansive yet comfortable for the five adults of our family.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, with the exception of a few minor inconveniences.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

5 Jan, 2025

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

Family Mountain Getaway

Loved the property which set up nicely for our family. Adult children and their spouses and our grandkids enjoyed time together, various restaurants in Highlands, watching football and the Highlands Outdoor center featuring snow tubing hill, ice skating and alpine coaster ride. Beautiful views from deck, plenty of quiet areas in home for reading. Ideal retreat.alpine

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

3 Oct, 2024

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

Fantastic accommodations

This property is a real “Gem”…fantastic views, comfortable & cozy rooms, large living spaces, quiet surroundings and easy drive to Highlands and other venues!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H.

30 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful family holiday getaway spot!

Great house for our family to gather at from all over the country for Christmas. Tons of space to spread out but very homey places to gather so that we all felt close too. Spacious kitchen and dining room. Beautiful views from all over the house. We had one small question for the owner and she responded immediately and the caretaker took care of our concern and was helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

1 Dec, 2024

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

Wonderful house!

We loved this home for so many reasons. The views might just be the best we’ve ever had in a mountain vacation home. The back deck is very large, with soft seating for 11 plus dining table and chairs for 10. The entire home is spacious and the bedrooms are large. The kitchen, laundry, and bathrooms are all large and efficient, and we loved the beautiful gated neighborhood. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

2 Nov, 2024

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

Excellent Stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highlands Hideaway. It is located only a few minutes from downtown Highlands and was convenient for all activities. The house is very private( the only one on the street). We enjoyed the fire pit every night and the views were nice as well. Jen was very quick to respond to any inquiry. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lora r.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and view! We totally loved our stay! Spacious, clean, and well-stocked. Fire pit was such a nice addition! Thank you for sharing your amazing house with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg J.

1 Jan, 2025

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

Great home for family vacation

This home is beautiful, the views are amazing and the host was responsive to all questions leading up to, and during, our stay. We enjoyed a multi-family vacation and there was plenty of space both indoors and outdoors for everyone. My only caution would be if there is ice or snow during your stay you will likely need 4-wheel drive to reach the property as there are some extremely steep climbs within the neighborhood. Fortunately, we had mild weather and it was not an issue. Overall, a wonderful and relaxing home just 1.8 miles from downtown Highlands and there are no homes beyond this one in the neighborhood and you have all the privacy in the world! Great rental!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Mountain trip

Great property

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

27 May, 2024

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

Perfect location

Lovely secluded location with gorgeous views. Great house for extended family to gather. Very well equipped and very responsive host.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie K.

29 Oct, 2024

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

Visiting for a family wedding

Beautiful home- on top of the mountain wonderful views FYI a very steep road to get there. House layout worked well with two separated upstairs areas. This allowed more privacy as we had a few groups of people. Overall great experience. Small cleanliness comment- two different sofas had cheerios & kid games were needing to be sorted & some thrown away. Would still recommend & would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

2 Jun, 2024

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

Great stay in Highlands

Everything was amazing. The only issue was that VRBO gps directions were not accurate and we had to get separate directions from the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil v.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Peaceful

The view from the porch is worth it alone.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

31 May, 2019

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

Great stay near Highlands!!

We had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend at Journey’s End! The home was clean, exactly as described and couldn’t be in a more perfect location!! Less than 5 minutes from Main Street with the most amazing views! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John P.

6 Jan, 2018

Very nice house

Great house and the owner was very good to work with.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

2 Nov, 2020

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

Lovely home

A beautiful home in a secluded location.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

25 Aug, 2023

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

Great House

Big rooms, big porch! Space for all to spread out. Loved the feeling of being in the trees!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge F.

24 Jul, 2020

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

Great House and Very Peaceful

The house is beautiful, large and almost alone in the forest! The owner was great. We’d come again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

19 Sept, 2023

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

The only place to stay in Highlands!

After visiting Highlands every summer for the past 20 years this was by far my favorite place we have stayed. The accommodations were immaculate and it was so convenient to everything. Nothing to worry about getting up the hill - we had a 2wd vehicle and had no issues. Thanks for being such a spectacular host!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

25 Oct, 2019

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

Great for small group getaway

Remote, quiet, every amenity available and comfortable setting. 3 king size bedrooms provides perfect setting for 3 couples. Kitchen well equipped and bed linens of high quality. Everyone in our group of 6 people enjoyed our getaway. Owner very responsive.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

17 Oct, 2019

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

Serene & Beautiful

My family of five spent a long weekend at this property and had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and clean and spacious with a well stocked game room that my children loved! The view was beautiful and serene. Getting to town was super easy. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

24 Oct, 2023

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

Great house, great host

House lived up to the pictures and description. Plenty of room for 8 adults. Loved the huge dinning tables (one inside, another outside). Also liked that it was stocked with basic cooking items…seasonings,oil, high end wine opener, etc. large gas grill came in handy and even offered free firewood for the nice fire pit. Jen was great with her timely communications and hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paula S., Marietta, GA

20 Jan, 2015

Outstanding

We had a wonderful time at Journey's End. It was beautiful and far exceeded all of our expectations. We very much recommend this home for a delightful stay in Highlands! The house was everything promised and more!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dominic V.

7 Aug, 2014

Great Romantic Getaway

Journey's End was a perfect getaway and Bruce took care of everything for us. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we could ask for. Bruce went out of his way to provide a gift basket and all the touches that a hotel would have. We definitely would come back and recommend this to anyone looking to visit Highlands.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

dennis c., wenham, ma

14 Nov, 2016

Wedding

The host was extremely helpful before our visit and most hospitable upon our arrival, stocking the kitchen with wine, cheese, and other assorted goodies. His home is most relaxing, private, and spacious for three couples. That is close to town was an added bonus. We highly recommend this lovely home for anyone choosing to visit the Highlands.

About the host

Hosted by jen diasti

We love to travel and have fallen in love with the magic of Highlands. We are excited to open our home up for other families to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Our home gives you the privacy you except in a mountain home with the convenience of being so close to town. Enjoying all the restaurants and shopping.

What makes this property unique

We are the only house on our street. It sits on 6 acres of land for you to explore. The community also has its own waterfall and creek. You can enjoy a walk around the community and visit the creek and splash around and let your kids enjoy the cool water.