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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8269 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

In town Cottage/pets ok/screen porch/fireplace/outdoor dining


Sa-Hi Cottage is a great place to relax and enjoy a get away to Highlands. You are close to downtown, but feel like you are in our "rain forest" when you are sitting on the large screened porch or grilling on the deck.
Parking for 2 cars for extended family vacations
All modern conveniences are provided plus comfy beds, gourmet kitchen, hi speed wireless, extensive steaming and plenty
of books, games and movies for those rain forest afternoons!!!
Large flat screen TV in living room and each bedroom has a flat screen TV too!
In the fall and winter, enjoy the amazing large wood burning fireplace
Whether you stay for a long weekend or for the season, you will want to return again and again...
Recently added a Guest House, My-Hi , to the main property and it
can be added to your reservation for an additional nightly fee of $175

Our customers tell us they enjoy the overall property condition at this cottage. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3 bathrooms in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 2-minute drive from Highlands Art Gallery
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Highlands cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Carole Lufburrow

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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In town Cottage/pets ok/screen porch/fireplace/outdoor dining Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joni P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
This cozy cabin is close to Highlands and very accommodating for dogs. Our Host was very responsive to our inquiries.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
What a wonderful home and great place to stay. Everything was perfection and so cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely Decorated & Clean
Carole is very organized and is a pleasure to work with. We enjoyed the roominess and cleanliness of this cottage. Beautifully decorated with a kitchen that is extremely well equipped. Lastly, we loved the location with it being less than a mile from Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Les
Great property and close to Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

sandra m.

Disliked: Cleanliness
an honest review
Pros: -- fantastic location close to town and the grocery store -- good layout of the house -- newer appliances in the kitchen Cons: -- the house was extremely dirty: -drawers in the bedrooms were either filled with personal effects or so dirty that you wouldn't want to put your things in them. -bedding had to be washed by us when we arrived. pillows were smelly and old. -dust everywhere. including on candles/ tchotchkes which were all over the house, patio, everywhere. -the guest bedroom on the main level had a half eaten can of cat food under the bed along with a bowl of crusted over cat food. -- one of the smaller bedrooms (where my children slept) had a metal sculpture over the bed (which was barely secured) that fell and broke a lamp on the nightstand. luckily, my children were not hurt and we didn't have to the go the emergency room. thus, property is not family friendly. -- downstairs, you can hear ever little noise from upstairs- even the movement of chairs -- check out is at 11am, and the cleaners were there at 10:50am taking towels out of the bathroom so we couldn't finish up in the bathroom. yes, we checked out about 30 mins late and the owner had a fit. in sum, would not return and would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
VRBO property
Well kept and enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Large house. Great location. Easy check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House and location
We totally enjoyed staying here. The house was equipped with every feature you could possibly need. Towels and linens were great quality and softness. WiFi worked perfectly, for those who are in need. Great outside porch and deck for enjoying the fall air and watching the leaves turning. Easy to find and the owner was very easy to work with. Would definitely stay there again. No complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved loved loved it!!!’
Carol was great. We loved our month in Highlands. We loved the house, location and weather. Great vacation❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan P., Atlanta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway
Perfect home for family. We arrived to a clean welcoming home that accommodated 7 of us comfortably. Nothing was lacking in the kitchen for our Thanksgiving dinner. When we next plan a trip to Highlands we hope to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gregg E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Covid Getaway
Great location. House was great. Will do it again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Barnett m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort
Wonderful screened porch; beautiful, cool weather. Owner very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Mary T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
2019
Property manager great to work with. Layout of the house is perfect for several families. The house needs a good cleaning, clothes in dryer was still damp and smelled of mildew.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Hollis G.

Highlands NC property
Property could use some updating, it is a little tired (furniture, rugs, bathrooms).

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a great house-Why 1 Location 3 minutes from town 2 Open spacious floor plan tastefully decorated 3 FIREPLACE ⭐️⭐️🌟⭐️⭐️ 4 Fully supplied kitchen 5 Very cooperative owner Will definitely come again and recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Lindsay B.

Conveniently located cozy
The owner was very helpful in answering my questions and generously allowed us to check in early to get my mom settled who has a bad back. Convenient location, cozy and close to downtown highlands.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Great house close to town
I would definitely stay here again. Owner is very nice to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Pleasant clean and roomy
We enjoyed our stay very much.The house was very roomy and 2 porches So we could enjoy the outdoors too,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jack W.

Nice setting close to town
The cottage was great for a getaway. It was located close to town on a quiet street. The screened porch was good spot to relax. The house was clean with everything you would require. The owner went out of her way to make sure the stay was up to expectations.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Felicia M.

Great Mountain House
This is a great house for a mountain getaway! Convenient to town and grocery store. Great kitchen and furnishings. Owners were great to work with. I would highly recommend this house if you are going to Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David and Lisa H.

The owner was great to work with!!
Our family loved our stay at Sa-hi cottage. The home was clean and spacious with a peaceful cozy feeling. The enclosed porch was perfect for rocking and morning coffee. Our family enjoyed the beautiful waterfalls and walking trails. We have no hesitation in recommending others to stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brent G.

Lovely property located very close to downtown.
The home was just as listed on VRBO. The bedrooms were very comfortable and there were plenty of towels for all visiting this weekend. The kitchen was well-equipped and although we didn't cook, we could have prepared a gourmet meal. We loved that every room had a television. The den and reading nook were very cozy and we burned a lot of wood in the fireplace. Good visit and we will stay there again. Carole (owner) was so easy to deal with and returned my texts immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Rick K.

The cottage was warm and welcoming, tastefully decorated , and just a very short drive into town.
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sa-Hi cottage in Highlands. The house is very spacious. The Kitchen is beautiful and well-equipped with everything you could possibly need. The three larger bedrooms have lovely, comfy beds, comforters and pillows. We did not use the small bedroom with twin beds; but would probably be okay for small children. Bathrooms are well-equipped with lots of plush towels. My two Afghan hounds especially enjoyed the fabulous screened in porch in the early mornings and late evenings. Everything was cleaned really well before our arrival, except for the open side porch. We could not sit on mildewed outdoor cushions and the outdoor grill was unusable. My only real complaint would be the lack of central air. The master bedroom a.c. unit worked very well, but the kitchen unit was not adequate to cool off the rest of the house. Bedroom 2 and 3 are downstairs, and it was quite warm and uncomfortable for those guests. Also, upon entering , the house has a very musty odor, similar to any lake or beach cottage without central air. Overall, it was a very good experience and we really loved the town of Highlands! Just a note of caution for travelers from the flatlands (we are from South Florida), be sure to have an all wheel drive vehicle. We had a large conversion van (no all wheel drive), and it was a harrowing experience each time we went down the mountain and up again. The roads are narrow, winding , steep and terrifying with long stretches of no railings! Would love to visit again, if I can face the fear of the roads. Carole and Family, Delray Beach, Florida
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

katherine g.

Definitely will return. Very commodious and convenient
Lovely Cottage! Spacious, well appointed and very convenient!! Loved the location, screened porch and deck.
Stayed 72 nights in Jan 2017