The High House - an amazing 5 STAR LUXE mountain retreat in Highlands/Cashiers - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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January 2025

February 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, books, heated floors

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6297 sq m

Popular amenities

Gym

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Whiteside Mountain
9 min walk
Old Edwards Club
9 min drive
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
9 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

The High House - an amazing 5 STAR LUXE mountain retreat in Highlands/Cashiers

Residing just inside the gated, private, and exclusive Wildcat Country Club, the High House offers a perfectly appointed mountain retreat that comes with a plethora of luxurious amenities and living spaces with panoramic, long-range mountain vistas.

Located within walking distance to the famed Whiteside Mountain hiking trail (the most popular hike in North Carolina), the High House offers guests bright and airy getaway with open living areas, fully stocked chef's kitchen, massive covered porch with gas fireplace and two grills, and 3 inviting and spacious bedrooms, each featuring king beds and private baths, as well as a guest half bath for the main living area.

In addition, a few of the wonderful amenities you'll be able to enjoy during your stay include:

- 75" Samsung smart TV with Sonos Arc sound bar in the living area
- Large circular dining table with room for up to 8
- Huge wood fireplace in the living room (wood is provided free of charge)
- Wet bar with wine fridge
- Dedicated reading/conversation area with game table
- Custom built grill table to a Big Green Egg and Weber gas grill w/ charcoal provided
- On the porch, a 65" Samsung smart TV with a Sonos Arc sound bar
- Outdoor dining area that seats up to 8
- Wonderfully comfortable outdoor lounge seating with sofa and four chairs - Dual 6000 watt Bromic heaters on the porch
- A 4-person golf cart to be able to cruise around and see all the wonderful houses and foliage in the area

The comfort continues in the bedrooms as well, with the primary bedroom featuring a $5,000 Sleep Number king mattress, amazing views, a massive shower area with dual shower heads and seating area, heated tile floors, and double vanities.

The large 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both offer incredibly comfortable king beds with Nectar mattresses, private bathrooms, unique art decor, and a plethora of natural light.

The High House is also equipped with a 40 amp JuiceBox EV charger with a J1772 plug for all your EV charging needs!

Highlands & Cashiers have a huge array of amazingly fun activities - there's too many to list!

A few of our favorites include:

- Hiking Whiteside Mountain
- Renting a boat on Lake Glenville
- Amazing shopping and restaurants in both towns
- Aerial ropes course
- Fishing
- Highlands Excursion
- Golf
- Yoga
- Fitness classes/gym
- All the kids activities
- And more

As a professional host, I'm here to help you have an amazing stay and can advise on the best restaurants, shopping, hikes, tours, day trips, golf, spas, etc and all the wonderful things Highlands and Cashiers has to offer.

We're excited to be able to share this special place with you and show you all the area has to offer!

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. You'll find features like a gym, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and babysitting
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from Whiteside Mountain

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. This vacation home also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Lee Burrell

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Massages

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Electric car charging station on site
On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Spices
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room
Heated floors
Wood stove

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Games room
Games
Stereo
Books

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Charcoal grills
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

Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Safe
Chef
Wet bar
Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness centre
Fitness facilities nearby
Golf privileges
Boating on site
Tennis on site
Golf on site
Hiking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Golf nearby
Kayaking nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hunting 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)

General

Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 26

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

No pets allowed

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

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.

The High House - an amazing 5 STAR LUXE mountain retreat in Highlands/Cashiers Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Sinclaire M., Atlanta, Georgia, USA

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury Mountain Home

Two girlfriends and I enjoyed ourselves for a weekend getaway. We each had a room to ourselves with king size beds. The host was extremely helpful and responsive! We were able to find a car service to get us to and from downtown, and we walked to the Whiteside Mountain Trail for a small hike. We would all return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

29 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Highest House

We were very pleased with all aspects of The High House at Highlands. Everything was up to our standards and wishes. s/Stephen.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyse F.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home ! Everything was peaceful and perfect!!

I highly recommend this property. Great location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home with amazing views!

We highly recommend this place! Fabulous home!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S., Ada, Michigan

26 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

North Carolina Getaway

Property was very well appointed and very comfortable and clean. Views were amazing

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

High Praise for the High House!

Absolutely wonderful experience all around. The home is beautiful and so well appointed with everything to make our stay comfortable and perfect. Lee was the most responsive property manager we've ever dealt with and my family and I had a relaxing and amazing time at the High House.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Notch Experience!

We've been vacationing in the Highlands area every winter for the last 6 years. This was by far our best experience yet. The house was very comfortable and well maintained. The drive getting to the house wasn't treacherous. The property manager was very accommodating and made the whole process incredibly easy. We highly recommend The High House!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

28 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect mountain rental!

Can't say enough great things about this house. View is amazing. Owner is very helpful. Comfy beds. Fully-equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens. I could go on and on! Amazing house!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy K.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall Get-Away

This is a beautiful home with a gorgeous view off the deck. It was immaculately clean, and the host responded to our questions and requests very quickly. However, the fireplace on the deck didn't work, and since that was one of the main reasons we chose this place, we were very disappointed. The host told us it had been acting up and that he would see if it could be put on the schedule to be fixed, but it wasn't fixed while we were there (for 3 nights). As a result, we didn't use the beautiful deck as much as we would have liked to. It seems to us that the fireplace should have been in working order before we arrived. Check out was very easy, we just had to take the trash out and close the door behind us. As I said, it is a beautiful home, and the manager was very quickly responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous mountain house!!

This was our second time enjoying the High House - another amazing experience!! We spent a lot of our time on the porch beside the fireplace overlooking the gorgeous view (the porch even has heaters). This luxury mountain house was designed for the ultimate relaxation experience. The kitchen is also fully equipped with everything you need. The beds are very comfortable too. Lee is the best host and always answered all questions promptly. We can’t wait for our third trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

A beautiful home with spectacular views in a perfect location.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K., Tallahassee, FL

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home and View

Home is very nicely appointed and quite luxurious. Fantastic location and views. Host is great to work with.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Property had everything. It would have been nice to have some written instructions. The door was open and still not sure how to get in with a code. Don’t think I ever got one. Property was the best that we have ever rented and we will return.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

28 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views and perfect location

We had a great quick stay at the High House. Great family spot - stunning views. House was well-appointed, clean, and comfortable. Host super responsive. We’ll definitely be back and hopefully for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susannah W.

16 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

High House - amazing getaway!

The High House is truly exceptional, and Lee is an outstanding host! This was our 3rd year visiting, and we can’t wait to come back again next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

21 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain View’s!

This home is fantastic! This was our second stay. The kitchen, the bed and especially the back porch all were incredible! We hiked the Whiteside Mountain trail, which was not far away. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful View

Great location with wonderful views. A comfortable home with a well stocked kitchen. We have rented a couple of times and will be back again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend the High House

Good location, responsive host, well appointed with privacy for all and gathering space!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., Macon, Georgia

17 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

You won't regret staying at The High House!

Pictures do not do this gorgeous home justice! The moment I stepped over the threshold I knew I wasn't going to want to leave. The decor alone is fabulous! Every couch, chair, bed , bench... where perfectly place and super comfortable. The kitchen was more than fully stocked. Plenty of flatware, utensils, pots, pans and most importantly ice! There is a nugget ice maker nestled in the kitchen island. Perfection. The outside living area is incredible! Beautiful views, big screen TV, gas fireplace, heaters, grills and super comfortable furnishings - you can't go wrong. Even if you don't care for the mountains, go for the house. You will not be disappointed!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Space

Most (if not all) Vrbo properties have somewhat limited supplies/accessories and advise you of this. And you plan accordingly. Not this place, The High House has everything you need and more. The open floor plan is awesome and inviting. Everything provided is upscale and first class. And the view is captivating. The only thing I regret is that we didn't schedule a longer stay. We won't make that mistake next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain house!!!

My husband and I recently stayed here and absolutely loved it!!! The house is beautiful and has everything you need. The porch overlooking the mountains is perfect; it has heaters, a TV, two grills, and a nice fireplace. The location is great also! It was only about a 12 minute drive to the Main Street area and 10 minutes from Cashiers. There’s also a public hiking trail about 1 minute away. The host Lee was prompt with answering all my questions!! We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

27 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!!

Absolutely beautiful property and so comfortable!! Kitchen was very well stocked! We enjoyed the fireplace and the heaters on the back porch!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary N.

24 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Leaf peeper special

Incredible view, extremely accommodating and helpful host with everything from restaurants to grocery stores as well as all of the nuances of the property. In addition anything that wasn’t as expected was quickly corrected such as a whole load of firewood brought in.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby L.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

This was the absolute best rental experience our family has ever had. With three teenagers in different sports, our family doesn’t have a lot of opportunity to relax together, and The High House was the absolute most perfect place for that. We ventured into Highlands and Cashiers, but that view from the house just kept pulling us “home.” Words can’t do it justice! The house was perfectly equipped with everything we could have ever needed. Not a single detail was overlooked. So glad we splurged on a weekend here. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol T.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girlfriends Getaway

The property is stunning.....one of the finest we've ever stayed in and that is saying something!! A few minor quirky issues were resolved nearly instantaneously by Lee. A truly remarkable and memorable experience......we will be back!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022