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Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres

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Exterior
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Popular LocationBridal Veil Falls10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDry Falls12 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Edwards Club14 min drive
  • AirportGreenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)120 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres

Escape to the serene and secluded Highlands with this beautifully renovated three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home that offers privacy and comfort year-round. Perfect for a group of up to seven guests, the home features a spacious layout, with the luxurious master ensuite located on the main level alongside the inviting living room, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, and convenient laundry room.

Relax and unwind on the fully-furnished screened porch, which overlooks the stunning expansive back lawn and forest. For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby Pinkey Falls trail is a walk away, offering a serene waterfall and a chance to connect with nature. With its cool summer temperatures and natural beauty, Highlands is a destination like no other. And, if you're visiting during the snowy winter months, the whole-home backup power generator ensures your comfort and peace of mind.

Located just a two-hour drive from Atlanta, Georgia, this home is perfectly situated for a rejuvenating escape from the city. Don't see availability for your desired dates? Inquire about our additional property. And for last-minute reservations, inquire with us for special offers. Book now and experience the ultimate Highlands getaway.

Property manager

James Walsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Highlands

This vacation home is located in Highlands. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive
  • Highlands Country Club - 11 min drive
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive
  • Old Edwards Club - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Satulah Mountain Brewing Company - 9 min drive
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 12 min drive
  • The Ugly Dog Pub - 9 min drive
  • Wild Thyme Gourmet - 9 min drive
  • Buck's Coffee Cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Highlands Retreat, 8 Min to Main St., Nestled on 3 Wooded Acres located?

Situated in Highlands, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cliffside Lake Recreation Area and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Dry Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 210 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, beautiful location!
You can’t lose with this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain retreat
The property was just as pictured…very pretty interior of home and well appointed. We appreciated the beautiful hardwood and tile floors as opposed to carpet.And the bonus was the large screened-in porch overlooking the woods!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Needs some TLC
This property would be great with some TLC. It's a great location and quiet with a nice porch and back yard. However the inside needs work. Refrigerator was not wiped down, kitchen sink was not clean. Stove had grease splatter around controls. Cushions were missing off 2 of the chairs on the back porch. The jetted tub upstairs had pink mildew in the jets. We could not get the jets in the primary bathroom tub to turn on and there was a ring around the tub. The primary shower has some weird faucet that shoots water straight out. Primary shower also leaks a ton of water onto the floor with each use. We could not get the dryer to work but one time. The utility sink in the laundry room has a constant drip that you can get to stop. There were no dishwasher pods in the house for the dishwasher. Host did reply to email but it did not fix problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

John P., Atlanta, GA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poorly maintained, false picture, uncaring owner
With better attention to maintenance, this would be a very nice place in a good location. And as another guest has posted, be aware that the photos of a wood-burning fireplace are not accurate, since there is actually an electric insert in the fireplace. As we encountered maintenance and cleaning issues with the property, we messaged the owner to inform her, with this explanation, "I'm communicating these things to you directly rather than putting them in a public evaluation because my goal is to be considerate to you by giving you the opportunity to upgrade rather than put a low score on the public record." In fairness, they did have one issue, a toilet that didn't flush, fixed. Perhaps the most serious issues were black mold on the master shower wall and a kitchen sink and coffee maker that had to be scrubbed before using them. There were leaky shower head and faucets, several burned out light bulbs, etc. I offered to send photos of some of the 14 issues, but received no response. When I followed up a few days later to ask if she was taking these seriously, the response was, I'll just say, unkind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan S., Augusta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, just needs some TLC
This is a great place to stay. I absolutely love the location. It’s close to Highlands, but far enough away that you feel like you have your own sanctuary in the mountains. There’s a long driveway that makes you feel isolated which is exactly what we were looking for. The only negative comments are the fact that this house needs some tender, loving care. For example, the back door handle is broken. It would take 15 minutes and a trip to Home Depot to fix it. The light switch, which is a turn knob in the upstairs bedroom is broken. So you have to use your fingers to screw the tiny metal rod in order to turn the lights up and down. There’s a leaky faucet in the laundry room. The guest bathroom toilet broke because the chain holding the plunger snapped. There’s damage to the drywall in certain areas. They’re stains underneath the master shower head due to a leaky shower. The instructions that tell you what to do with the garbage are so faded from the sun, that they’re completely unreadable. All these things are not a big deal, and we had an amazing stay, and we would definitely stay here again. But this is the reason why you’re not a five star location. Spend three hours and get these things fixed, and your instantly a five star home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, A Pleasant Experience
The house was beautiful and in a convenient location. The only cons for me were lack of clothes hangers in the closets and no tea kettle in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

raymond b.

Unfortunately, it is "false advertisement".
My wife and I booked a 3 day stay, based on features in the photos, and descriptions. Showing a wood burning fireplace, instead it was an electric insert that put out no heat or charm. It was a priority in booking, and a big let down. Pictures showed a large stack of wood under the deck for use in the fireplace and outdoor firepit, no wood, only three pieces in firepit. The driveway and yard were covered with deep layer of leaves, no attempt had been made to blow them off prior to our arrival. It was done for the next tenant as we left. There were some old stained hand towels and bath clothes among the towels in master. The duvet insert was flat and had hard lumps mixed in, old and well worn-out. The jets in tub did not work in master. The ice maker was clogged with crushed ice. All the upstairs smoke detectors were chirping due to low batteries, had to remove them completely. I tried to contact the owner, but her voice mail was full, so I texted and but got no response. We had high expectations based on listing, photos, and other review that it would be 4+ experience of quality. Unfortunately, the details, more like a 2. Even for simple things like fresh soap dispensers, at the kitchen sink was a broken and empty, soap dispenser in powder room nearly empty also, one inch of two different colors of soap, looking dirty and nasty. Not sure if caretakers are doing their jobs for all the guests. Sad to have to a review like this.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful home in paradise
We loved our stay here. The house is conveniently located to enjoy all the hiking, waterfalls and downtown Highlands. The house was clean and very nice. Our family and dog felt at home here and it was pretty quiet. There are neighbors homes that you can see but you still have lots of privacy. We would love to come back in the future to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checked all our boxes, plus some!
We stayed 5 days in this luxury home in the woods, along with our dog. We loved: 1. Long easy driveway ending in a huge parking area and zero traffic noise. 2. Fast internet and 5 bars for our AT&T cell phones 3. Screened porch the whole length of the house-zero bugs!! 4. Huge 1st floor master bedroom and bath with giant walk in closet and shower. Very comfortable bed. 5. Modern kitchen and laundry. 6. Instant friendly response from manager whenever we texted. 7. Minutes from Dry Falls, and minutes from downtown Highlands. This is a house in the woods, which is what we wanted. The forest and plants are not manicured-they are natural and lovely and full of birds and other wild things. A perfect place to experience the forest while staying comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Pet-friendly home close to many waterfalls
Very comfortable place to stay. We enjoy traveling with our dog so the big beautiful yard was a wonderful surprise. We really liked sitting with coffee on the screened-in porch that overlooks the backyard and stunning forest "in the canopy" feel views. Nicely equipped kitchen (we cooked dinners every night). We would definitely stay there again if we return to the area for more waterfall hikes!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, quiet. Slmost perfect.
House and grounds were beautiful, large, comfortable, modern, quiet. Just what we needed. Only issue we had was not having door code prior to arrival, and when we got the code it didn't work. But a minor hiccup.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location in Highlands, NC
This is the second year we have rented the same house. It's really a great location with a lot of nice features, especially while having family join us. There's a few maintenance items that we outlined in an email directly to the property manager, and hopefully a couple of them will be addressed. We would like to rent the house again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands weekend trip
Perfect spot for our young family. The backyard is incredible for kids to explore. House was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with Cleanliness and Maintenance of Property
My group was very disappointed with the lack of cleanliness and overall maintenance of this property. These are some of the problems we encountered: *large potholes at the bottom of the driveway *walkway to front door overgrown with vines *carpenter ants in the kitchen, dirty counter tops, huge spider webs in the screened-in porch, ceiling fan arms covered with dust *back door from house to screened porch is not working properly *ice maker was frozen and a couple of pullout drawers were broken I did try contacting the owners about some issues but they did not reply. Owners communicated well prior to our stay but not during or after. The property was located just a short drive into Highlands and nearby towns. Great restaurants and scenery, especially the many Falls we were able to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highland Highlights
This beautiful home is well decorated with an open floor plan and has all the charm of a well loved home. The kitchen has all the essentials for cooking and the backyard looks like a park. We enjoyed the back porch and the fire pit and smores. Be careful of the very top step to the second floor. It is 1.5 inches taller than the other steps. One friend, who is only 5 ft, feel down the stairs and cracked open her head and almost tore her ear off. The EMS and the staff at Highlands Medical Center were absolutely top notch. The following night a friend , who is 5'9, fell up the stairs. That's when we measured the distance to the top step. Other than our trip to the ER, our stay was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
The backyard!! Sweet and secluded!!
This little cabin was super sweet with the cat walk in the front entryway makes you feel like you’re really tucked into nature! The backyard is really the best part! We were lucky enough to see some bears stroll past on the first night of our stay. The porch is the sweetest little screened in area, but could use a little tidying up of cobwebs and repainting. Overall this little cabin was perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place close to Highlands, awesome view, relaxing
The place is great and is a great value. We loved staying here and would like to rent again. It's within 5-10 minutes of downtown & excellent access to Cashiers. It's fairly quiet. The neighbors (there are 2 neighbors) have dogs that bark when you are visable to them but stay on their property. If you want to be outside/on the deck, bring bug repellant. Even though the deck is screened, bugs still get in through the gaps in the deck floor. Nature is great and all around. Rabbits, Deer, etc. Wonderful flowers on the sides of the entry deck.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Loved the home and the location. Very peaceful. Had everything we needed and close to town. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitch B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
The house was perfect for our family of four. Spacious, comfortable, loved the fire pit and chairs. The location to Highlands was great and peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, peaceful beauty
After a long days drive, it was such a pleasure to arrive at this beautiful location. The property feels very secluded, yet it is only a short drive to downtown Highlands, hiking trails and waterfalls. The home is spacious and clean. Beautifully decorated with comfortable furniture and beds. I can’t think of anything that would have made it better. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enchanted cottage
The most beautiful place. This was the first vrbo that everything was perfect! I would definitely stay here again. We loved the location of being tucked away but you could get to town quickly. It was a very restful stay and wonderful communication of the property owner. We felt very taken care of.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best
This place is amazing 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob N., Winter Haven, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The cabin was very private with lots of room for our dog to run. Very close to town. It’s a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay; Reasonably Priced
Really nice, clean property. Only 8 mins to Highlands and 15 minutes to Cashiers. Quiet, Private. Not overly "lodgey" like some properties. Would DEFINITELY rent here again. Understandably most likely eat out but, if you plan to cook, be sure to bring some essentials as back-ups (baking dishes, olive oil, cheese grater, spices, etc...). Also, might want to bring a little cash as the owner/mgmt company placed a gratuity box for the cleaning crew. Wasn't clear as to whether or not the owner was providing a gratuity and the renters contribution would be "icing", or if it's expected that the renter covers all the gratuity. Left $20 out of an abundance of caution. But it would make sense for either (i) the gratuity to be included in the cleaning fee, or (ii) the owner to provide it. Not many people carry cash around anymore, and it honestly it should be a given the house is clean prior to arrival. Feels like the renter is tipping the cleaning crew for the next arrival? All in all, really great house. Well located and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lora D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home
Plenty of space inside with a great yard for a dog to run. Comfortable bed. Close proximity to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023