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Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town!

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A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, wooden porch, and a small staircase leading to the entrance.
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a porch with a lattice railing, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.
A rustic cabin interior with a clear glass desk, a green cushioned chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a patterned wallpaper, a plaid carpet, and a window with blinds.
A compact hotel room with a washing machine, a wooden dresser, a bed with a plaid bedspread, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • 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

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Cabin Basement Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Back Cabin Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front Cabin Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Back Cabin Basement Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet

Back Cabin Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Front Cabin En Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Lake Sequoyah, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this cabin. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 49 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gilmer Lodge -- secluded original log cabin, minutes from town! located?

Located in Lake Sequoyah, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls. Cliffside Lake Recreation Area and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property close to town, we loved our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gilmer Lodge

Log cabins with high end appliances… what’s not to like! Beautiful decor inside and out. Luxurious bathrooms including rain showers and a full bathtub big enough for a 6 foot bear😉. Hot tub and fire pit set in gorgeous natural setting made me wish I had booked this abode for additional time. Highly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Luxurious cabin

Perfect combination of a cozy cabin and a luxurious retreat. 2 adjoining cabins, each with a wood-burning fireplace, private screen porch, comfortable bedding and a beautifully designed bathroom. The kitchen has custom cabinets, a high-end range and Jura coffee machine for specialty coffee drinks. It’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle but also conveniently located 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of downtown Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2023
Thank you so much, Perry, for the wonderful review and for choosing to spend your holiday at the Gilmer Lodge! We hope you’ll visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quite Rustic Cabin

This cabin is the cutest place I have ever stayed in! The aesthetic and decor of it is beyond words! We came up for a girls weekend and had the best time. The location gives a secluded feel while also still being close by to town. We loved the place so much we ended up cooking in two nights out of our three night stay. I also couldn't rave enough about the host. She was always quick to answer and so kind to any questions or requests he had. If we end up in Highlands again we will for sure be booking here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical......

We had a long weekend at the Gilmore Cabin with our college age children to say good bye to them before their year starts. It was the perfect location and historical cabin. So many personal touches -the beds, linens, expresso maker, we felt like we were staying in a good friends home. We will be back to this magical cabin in the woods...Thanks for sharing your treasure with us. Erin Chapel Hill, NC
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal Experiential Cabin

This is VRBO at its best. If you want a true retreat, you want to book the Gilmer lodge. The pictures are exactly what you get: a wonderfully decorated and curated cabin experience in the North Carolina Highlands. Our host was communicative and friendly. The location is excellent and the cabin is very well equipped. The grounds and cabin esthetic immediately put you at ease and transport you to a simpler way of life. All the modern creature comforts are present including wifi, hot tub and a perfectly stocked kitchen too. We've already been talking about a return trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

This property is so unique and just lovely. Nothing has been spared in their attention to detail. The decor is a combination of modern and mountain rustic and everywhere you look there is something new to take in. The bathroom in the master suite is gorgeous, the basement bedroom isn’t “basementy” at all and is just as beautifully designed as the rest of the house, and the kitchen is a joy to cook in. My kids (and us adults) enjoyed using the hot tub in the woods. The thing I loved the very most is that the cabins are beautifully scented. This special property is only a couple minutes to town, but feels like a million miles away. Don’t hesitate to rent this special spot!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maybe the perfect cabin...

These two connected cabins are perfect for a couple's escape or a family retreat. You're nestled away in a very private setting, but only a stone's throw away from downtown and/or waterfalls and hikes. The cabins are the perfect blend of rustic with modern amenities. The bathrooms and kitchen are modern and fresh, while the log structures and wood burning fireplaces are authentic log cabin. Decor has a personal touch. Whole bean coffee, music throughout and other touches make it feel like home. Owners are super responsive, easy to deal with and personable. We'll be back here for sure. Either with the kids or just us again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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