Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails!

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December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, Internet

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10188 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Highlands, North Carolina

The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
6 min walk
Cullasaja River Gorge
8 min walk
Highlands Playhouse
15 min walk

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Bask in the trees and partial mountain views at this chic multi-story home in the Holt Knob neighborhood of Highlands! Right in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and a half-mile from downtown, this ideally located vacation rental offers endless adventure. Explore the local galleries and live performances, or opt outside and go hiking, fishing, and more! Then, return to comfort with 2 bedrooms, a 3rd-floor studio, 2.5 bathrooms, and plenty of indoor and outdoor amenities for everyone!

-- THE PROPERTY --

3 Wraparound Decks | Gas Grill | Pet Friendly | 2,028 Sq Ft

This bright, spacious Highlands home is perfect for large families or groups of friends to experience the ultimate Southern Appalachian retreat, with popular hiking trails, waterfalls, and restaurants nearby!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | 3rd-Floor Studio: 2 Twin Beds, 2 Twin Bunk Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Outdoor dining area, patio furniture, gas grill, deck access on every floor, private yard, fire pit, speakers, horseshoe game, mountain/wooded views, hiking trail access on-site
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs w/ Netflix, VCR & stereo, wood-burning fireplace, firewood provided, lodge chic decor, shower/tub combo, telescope
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, garbage disposal
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, linens/towels, iron/board, hangers, trash bags, paper towels, books
SUITABILITY: Stairs required for access, bathroom on 1st floor, steep driveway
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 exterior security cameras (facing front entry & driveway)
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HISTORIC HIGHLANDS (~0.3 mile): Art galleries, shopping, restaurants, performing arts center, public parks, library
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Highlands Nature Center (1.3 miles), Sunset Rock (1.5 miles), Ski Sapphire Valley (13.6 miles), Goats on the Roof (25.3 miles), Stumphouse Tunnel (26.0 miles), Nantahala Outdoor Center (46.5 miles)
WATERFALLS: Sequoyah Falls (1.9 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (2.3 miles), Dry Falls (3.2 miles), Quarry Falls (6.4 miles), Cullasaja Falls (8.7 miles), Whitewater Falls (23.4 miles)
HIKE & BIKE: Highlands Biological Station (1.2 miles), Whiteside Mtn Trail (6.7 miles), Secret Falls Trail Head (6.9 miles), Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Trailhead (23.0 miles), Pickens Nose Trailhead (27.8 miles), Mooney Gap (28.3 miles)
FISHING HOLES: Harris Lake (1.1 miles), Cullasaja River (1.1 miles), Cliffside Lake Recreation Area (5.3 miles), Chattooga River (12.9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (57.3 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (82.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ taxes & fees)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: The 3rd floor with 2 twin beds and 2 twin bunk beds has access to the top outdoor deck; adult supervision is recommended for children
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 faces towards the driveway and camera 2 faces the front entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras do not actively record video or sound while guests are in residence

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi in some public areas
Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails and a playground
Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 6 minutes by foot from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2.5 bathrooms
Free toiletries
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Netflix
Streaming services
Stereo
Books

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Gas grills
Garden
Firepit
Telescope
Free firewood

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Laundry detergent

Work spaces

Desk

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails on site
Hiking nearby
Power boating nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Security system

General

Unit size: 2028 sq ft (188 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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

NEW! Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, Trails! Highlands

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Highlands Home w/ Fireplace, Views, & Trails! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

17 Dec 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary S.

16 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

6 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Fun

This residence is very clean and spacious. It always makes our Thanksgiving so special.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Treehouse Getaway

Loved staying in this house. My kids especially loved the top floor. Because of how tall it is and the porches, it felt a bit like a tree house. Private, cozy, perfect location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Cute house in a great neighborhood that is very close to town. Lots of stairs. Wish there would have been more flexibility with the check in time (3PM) and check out time (10AM).

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Week long stay with our dogs

Property as described. Very clean. Comfortable. Enjoyed the decks and views, just wish we didnt have so much rain to enjoy it even more! (The covered patio doesnt protect from rain well). Close proximity to town, "easy" walk in regards to distance (which is why we chose this place) however very steep walk home. Disclaimer: we're from florida so any incline seems steep, haha, but the road and driveway were def very steep! Made for a good workout. Most enjoyed bringing our two dogs for very minimal fee, which we appreciate! Loved our stay, enjoying the house, charming town, and nearby naturesque trails!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Aleksandra L.

14 Apr 2024

Great location

Overall we enjoyed our stay here. The home was huge and we loved that we were able to walk into town (but note that both the driveway & the street the house is on are quite steep!) and the porch is so lovely. The house wasn’t super clean & we had some issues communicating with the host/company with a particular issue, but overall we had a nice stay & would probably stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break get away

Amazing mini vacation for my family and I. Enjoyed the open space within the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

The house was clean and roomy. There were plenty of towels and comfortable beds. The location was very close to downtown. We are repeat customers in renting this house. We plan to try and get it next year also. 10 out of 10.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L., Athens, Georgia

16 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We enjoyed our time at this property. Very clean, easy access and great location. Would recommend this property to friends & family. Looking forward to another trip next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary B.

1 Oct 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

The Tower

This rental had comfortable furniture, plenty of quality towels, dishes, cutlery & within walking distance to town. Internet service was good. However, it needs a deep cleaning & attention to some maintenance issues - for instance, none of the windows opened. It would have been helpful to have had some type of home book to guide us on the particulars of this house.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kyle B.

18 Jun 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointing property

The house wreaks of smoke from the fireplace. VRBO and the property manager would not refund our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Paul C., Beech Mountain, NC

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands cabin

My wife and I were in town for the Highlands Motoring Festival. The home is close enough town that we could walk to the Motoring Festival and not have to fight for a parking space downtown. The house was well equipped and the location convenient. Our only negative was constant noise from a house under construction directly behind the home. Nothing the owner can do about it, but if you are wanting a quiet stay you may be disappointed. They were even working early on Sunday morning. Roads in the subdivision are extremely narrow and we had to pull off the road regularly to allow vehicles going the opposite direction to pass.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

3 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, fantastic balcony, comfortable rooms, and great 4th level for kids

We truly enjoyed this property and the location is very convenient to downtown Highlands which offers great shopping and dining.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ezra H.

29 Mar 2023

Close but no cigar

Location is excellent but you can definitely tell this property is run by a management company. House was clean except for the inch of dust on the windows over the master bed. Upstairs TV did not work and after letting Dale know, all he could say was “they were very sorry.” Everything outside was covered in pollen, so we did not take advantage of the outside seating. Only one burner on the grill worked so we changed our minds on cooking outside. Ample towels, beds slept great. Overall a 3 out of 5. Pantry was not stocked. Kiddos wanted to watch March Madness but since the upstairs TV did not work, we all crammed downstairs to watch. This could be a 5 star house if it was managed by the owners or someone with a personal vested interest.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

SO FUN!

This house is bigger than the pictures looked. The living space isn’t huge, but has plenty of beds and a great porch! Sadly, the porch furniture was all blown around from the storm before we got there, but other than that - we had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

27 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Was wonderful with beautiful snow

Was great, very comfortable beds and reasonably priced

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

28 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Clean House

The property was very well maintained and clean. It had a great view and was very conveniently located close to town.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Break Getaway

Great getaway with the family. Kids loved the bunk bed loft space. Great location very close to all the downtown activity. Did have some TV/internet issues but not a deal breaker.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

June N.

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home , wonderful location

This property was spotless and well stocked for a week away. Easy walk into town but yet far enough out that made you feel like you were in the woods. An amazing wrap around porch with ample seating, was perfect for enjoying the cool weather. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina R., Huntersville, North Carolina

16 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Tree Top Getaway

We were four retired ladies from Florida on a Girl’s Trip to escape Florida’s summer heat. This beautiful home gave us a perfect place to relax and rest between all our activities; Hiking, shopping, dining, etc. We most appreciated the quick response from the management company when we awoke one morning to a swarm of hornets from a fallen nest. Within 10 minutes someone arrived and took care of it, now that’s great service!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Gayle L.

5 Jul 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fourth of July in Highlands

Good location….nice porch. The rug in the den was pretty dirty and needs replacing. It would not have worked out for more than 1 couple as you have to climb to the top floor in the bunk room where the second bathroom is. The skylight upstairs leaked and the master tub was very slow to drain. Also the garbage can outside was completely full of garbage on our arrival. Don’t know when it was last dumped. Bring a blow dryer when you come…we had to go buy one.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katie W.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain summer getaway

We just arrived home from a nice mountain getaway with our family. This home was nice and spacious and very close to downtown Highlands. I emailed with the property manager about several things that were wrong with the house during our stay and still have not received any communication. Overall the house was great and convenient, but would love to have better service when things are wrong.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John S.

22 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands getaway

the property was very nice and located in a very nice neighborhood close to town. it was pet friendly and that was a real plus for us. we had a few minor issues but the property manager was very responsive and helpful and i think that was a real plus. my only negative would be if there were 4 or more adults you would have to share a bath on the 2nd level or use the full bath on the 3rd level. i would rent this house several times a year with my grandchildren if it had an additiional bath. the 3 rd level is great for kids with 2 twin beds and 4 bunk beds and full bath. House was very clean when we checked in.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

liz f.

22 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice but could use some TLC

This house is in a convenient location in a neighborhood that is nice to walk around with the dogs. The outdoor deck is great and would be amazing in nicer weather. We couldn't find the advertised fire pit, which was too bad. Maybe it was too much to expect little bars of soap, but there were none. No problem, we got some down the street. The shower handle fell off in my hand when I turned on the shower. Luckily, it popped back on. The sheets and bedding were clean. The kitchen had all the utensils, appliances we needed. Overall, it was a good experience. We were definitely comfortable. The upstairs area was amazing for the kids!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022