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Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown

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TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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

  • Unit size: 3600 sq ft (334 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All furry friends are welcome in our home.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The house is not child-proofed

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

Property is also known as

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Highlands
Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 12 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪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

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 50 lbs 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?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation 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 mi (10 km).

Highlands Hideaway 5 minutes to downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 127 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bonnie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

lora r.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
The house has a fabulous view and really great location. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain trip
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hideaway Thanksgiving 2023
Pros—One of the very cleanest homes ever! Beautiful views and very well-appointed kitchen. Beautiful, secure neighborhood. Host was very attentive and answered texts quickly. Cons—With older youth and teenage boys, some yard to throw baseball or football would have been great. Never got to use the nice fire pit due to Burn Ban (beyond any owner’s control). With Burn Ban in place, interior fireplace was more needed but the gas fireplace in family/dining room was broken and couldn’t be repaired during our visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aleeah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain get away!
Very nice, quiet place on top of a mountain. We had a small issue with a bear (getting into trash) and Jen took care of it right away !! Overall was very pleased with this mountain get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Clayton M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This house was the perfect retreat for our friends in family on fall break. They small treats stocked in the home for us prior to our arrival was a wonderful personal touch. We will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The view from the porch is worth it alone.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extraordinary
This has to be the nicest VRBO property in Highlands. Plenty of room for seven adults, spectacular views, and not another home or structure in sight, yet less than ten minutes from downtown. Our stay could not have been more perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, great location!
Me and some friends stayed here for a wedding in Highlands. The home was beautiful and had an amazing view. The host had a food basket set up for us and all the bathrooms had everything we needed which was really thoughtful. The outdoor deck was a great setting for a group dinner and photos before heading off to the wedding! The home is in a great location, super close to downtown highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful view. Beautiful home. Don’t come up without a 4x4.
This is a beautiful cabin /home in a beautiful location with a beautiful view. The road up here demands a 4 x 4. It is treacherous. We rented a Ford Expedition (that was not 4 x 4) that was scary to say the least to come up to this property. In order to get to the property you have to keep your momentum and swing wide on the turns. We actually had to BACK UP two turns (about 100 yards) and start over to get a running start. You ABSOLUTELY need an 4 WD vehicle to get up this hill. My wife and daughter were terrified. Crying. This limited our travels into town. We cancelled ALL our dinner reservations at Highlands. We left only once daily. We ate store bought pizza and sandwiches on the way back home. This is the only road that has ever scared here us in 30 years.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get-Away
This is a lovely property. We had grandparents, children and grandchildren staying here and it was perfect. We enjoyed that there was a ground floor bedroom for the grandparents, totally separate areas for our two girls and their husbands, and a separate bunk area for the grandchildren. The house was clean and had no issues. Although it is very convenient to grocery stores and downtown, it felt absolutely isolated and had a beautiful view of the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We already look forward to returning! House is gorgeous and views are spectacular. Gracious host, great communication, yummy smores treats (thank you!). Convenient location to explore local and surrounding areas. We would definity stay again. Thank you Jen!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family holiday!
This home was so perfect for our family holiday together over the 4th. Having three rooms with king beds and en suite bathrooms was amazing! Thank you so much, Jen, for an incredible stay at your beautiful home, and everything you did to set us up for comfort and enjoyment. Our only comment to people looking into the house is to be aware that there are no blinds or curtains in any of the bedrooms, so bring your eye masks! It's really not a privacy concern since the home is so secluded in the best possible way, but more just a note for sleeping comfort. We loved the views and beautiful, bright light otherwise! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The "Total Package"
This was the most amazing mountain vacation experience we have ever had. Unbelievable setting, beautiful architecture and views, 2 miles from downtown Highlands, fully stocked in every way. From firewood to walkie talkies to various food/drink sundries....All on a private street with no other houses. Loved it all. We will be back....thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend mountain getaway
The property was beautiful! The house was clean and had plenty of room for our extended family. The deck had such a beautiful view! We were able to enjoy a fire by the pit and made so many wonderful memories! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob & Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic Retreat
Our family spent a delightful week enjoying the scenic views from this spacious Highlands getaway. The thoughtful welcome basket, kitchen equipment and supplies, comfortable amenities, and helpful guidebook ensured our stay was a relaxing break from our hectic routines. We highly recommend this property and look forward to returning at our earliest opportunity.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible home and location
We could not have asked for a better home in Highlands. Stunning house and views. Very clean and organized. Bruce was always available and made the process easy. The house has everything you could ever need. A 5 minute drive to the downtown. Could not recommend enough! We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020