The Halsted House

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Entire home·Private host

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Old Edwards Club
4 min drive
Whiteside Mountain
5 min drive
The Village Green
5 min drive

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.

Featured in Southern Living, The Halsted House is situated on over an acre right off of 64 in a quaint, gated community. It is located almost exactly halfway between Highlands and Cashiers and is right around 4,000 ft above sea level! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the main house, (2 queen rooms and one room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) and the detached carriage house offers a king bed and full bathroom.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Old Edwards Club

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Whitney McGregor

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Soap
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Ping pong table
Video games
DVD player
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the lake
In the mountains
In a village

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)
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 deadbolt lock

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

Vrbo Property

The Halsted House Cashiers

The Halsted House Private vacation home

The Halsted House Private vacation home Cashiers

The Halsted House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B., Fort Worth, TX

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home with excellent location

Great layout, loved the location but found some of the amenities in the home not to be up to the price per night. Better stocked kitchen, two ply toilet paper, larger towels, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect retreat!

Cute little mountain home close to both Cashiers and Highlands!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Martha S.

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly home with lots of space for visitors. In a secluded area convenient to both towns

Appointed well for comfortable use.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

16 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Summer Stay

Our family enjoyed this house immensely! A perfect summer getaway with everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

5 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Living Out My Midcentury Dreams

I’ve stayed at a lot of homes in Highlands over the last 24 years and this one was my favorite. The design and decor was just as chic as it looked in Southern Living. It was also much larger than than I expected. The home sits on a very private, large piece of property with all the pretty plants, flowers and trees. It wasn’t missing a thing— not even in bathrooms, kitchen or the laundry— absolutely perfect. And it smelled good! We hope to come back next year with our children if it’s still available. I still cannot believe Whitney allows other people to stay at this place because it’s SO unique and precious. Consider yourself extremely lucky if you ever get the chance to stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

27 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect girls weekend

We had 6 women and a 3 yo together for a long weekend girls trip to just spend time together. The house was perfect for our group. It was very comfortable and cozy, but large enough to spread out. The decor is perfect and so charming, even better than the pictures. We are already planning our next trip back!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B N.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Birthday Celebration

This host was so accommodating and helpful. The house is stunningly comfortable within a small private neighborhood. Plenty of porches and outdoor seating with fire pit. Nicely situated between Cashiers and Highlands. Will definitely come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

27 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, house carefully restored and designed. Quiet, beautiful location.

Great area of North Carolina in a beautiful house. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

26 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the house! So cozy and a perfect place to spend Christmas. Love the decor!

Only negative is that I had to reach out for both check in and check out procedure. It was no biggie because the owner responded quickly to email then we were able to text. We loved the home and property!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen C., Birmingham, AL

26 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Charm

In the era of McMansion second homes, the Halsted House has a wonderful rustic appeal with just the right amount of creature comforts. We went for a last minute family retreat. The WiFi was more than sufficient to allow remote work and the cabin a mere 10 minutes away from Cashiers and 15 from Highlands. If there was a shortcoming, it would be the bare bones mature in the cooking amenities. We cooked nearly every meal of our stay and, at times, had to get creative with completing a recipe. We gave this feedback directly to the owners as well. The overall feel was vintage, original, and cozy. We love the Highlands area and the house - would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

30 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful haven in the trees!

What an absolutely beautiful escape this was for our family! The interiors were second to none and the location was a peaceful and lovely spot, with plenty of adventures nearby. Hope to come back again and again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

4 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy little mountain cottage

My family and I stayed at the Halstead House for NYE with our family and adored our time there. The decor and level of details are unmatched. The location was conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers and provided easy access to many hikes/things to do. There was a fire pit outback and two fireplaces inside that were cozy & perfect for winter evenings. It was the perfect setting for a family of four. We will certainly be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry p.

2 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Precious house!

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was very lovely and the location was ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

8 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

The Halsted House

Our stay was great. The Halsted House is warm, clean and homey. Sometimes, renting something from the internet can be a surprise once you get inside and it's not always what you thought it would be. This house met all our expectations and then some. I would definitely rent again from Whitney. We loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C., Charleston, SC

7 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Elegant comfort between Highlands and Cashiers:

Halsted House is a lovely home with design comfort in a gated community located between Highlands and Cashiers. Outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and local lakes are within driving distance. Our family really enjoyed our stay – fresh, crisp mountain air, lots of day hikes (Rainbow Falls was a favorite), golfing, shopping, boating, and dining (Lake Toxaway Club, The Orchard, Wild Thyme, Wolfgang, etc), spa treatments at Greystone Inn (ask for Patty, best masseuse ever). Slept in luxury with the windows open every night, fortunately no rain showers which are normal for this time of year. We have been coming to the area for many summers to escape the heat and love it when we find a well-designed home that helps us relax upon arrival! Whitney, the owner, is very helpful and communicated any and all property nuances to expect – trash service is not provided, but SRCs (staffed recycle centers) are convenient enough in both driving directions; recent mama bear and cub sightings are a reminder to keep all food/trash stored securely in the house until eaten/disposed; windows work well; doors can be tricky, but we had no real issues. The kitchen is well-equipped, very clean home with nice bed and bath linens, comfortable den and living room for reading, watching tv, playing games, outdoor deck with gas grill, and separate screened porch off adjacent bedroom suite. Loved the MoLekule air filters provided, too! Note: Lake Toxaway Club, like almost all clubs in the area, is private, but Greystone Spa is open to the public.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020