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Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Highlands Playhouse
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace

This impeccably decorated quaint cottage is in town and sits behind the Bascom ArtsCenter, one of the few vacation homes truly in town is a short stroll to Highlands Main Street. Linger in the western North Carolina mountainside while enjoying a true five star experience in this professionally decorated cabin. Perfect for children!
A two bedroom two bath cottage freshly renovated with thoughtful touches and high end finishes. Close to Mirror Lake and the charming Main Street, Spotted Owl offers you the getaway to the best of all worlds! This cottage is equipped with a convenient ground floor full bath and downstairs 1 King bedroom and a twin bedroom which share a hallway bath.. The kitchen is completely equipped and detailed for any level of cooking you may desire! *******This home has stairs to the 2 bedrooms and bath on the lower level. While a handrail and lighting are provided for safety, this may not be an appropriate home for guests with mobility issues or other physical limitations.

Enjoy your porch while sipping your evening beverage of choice, watching the sun set over the western North Carolina mountain plateau, enjoying a very peaceful setting and sounds of nature all around. With the proximity of town, you can stroll home after your evening of dining, the theater, or enjoying the music at the park! Highlands Greenway Oak Lane Trail entrance is just about 200 feet if you go out the front door to the left. Look for the stone steps. This trail crosses a crystal clear creek and is a great spot for the perfect vacation picture, hiking, and connecting with nature.


Free Wifi
This cabin's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Free WiFi in public areas is available. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 4 minutes by foot from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Highlands cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Holly Henry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Casino 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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

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 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 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

505080

Walk to town,covered deck dining,wood-burning fireplace Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

scott o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Host
I somehow booked for the wrong dates, and when I arrived to check in, there was already someone there at home. I called the host right away, as I was confused. She called me back promptly, understood my situation, and worked with me to find a solution. after about 30 minutes. she found a property that wasn't ready for checking, but she had her team go and get it ready, within 2-3 hours I had a place to stay for the weekend. and she didn't even charge me for my mistake. I would stay at one of her properties again. Not to mention that the house was clean, beautiful, and much bigger than I had booked originally.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G., WOODSTOCK

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday Weekend!
This was our first visit to Highlands and we loved it! The cabin was exactly as described. Great location, close to town but also felt like we were in the woods. Easy check in, and the house was immaculate. Comfy beds. We didn’t do any cooking on our 3 night stay, with so many great places to eat out, but the kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway!
Loved our short stay in Highlands here. Such an easy walk to town, even with our stroller! The house was a classic cabin feel, and super clean. We loved the touch of the towels and even toilet paper tied into bows. It was perfect for our family of 3! I will say the stairs inside are a little steep, so just be aware of that. The bedrooms are on the basement level and the living is on the main level. We didn’t mind this at all. Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands walk to town
We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
This is the second time my husband and I stayed here. Wonderful house, close to town! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week long stay with kids
Clean, very comfortable beds, lovely porch with forest view, pretty trail into town. All amenities available including soaps, detergent etc. would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotted Owl
Great for family of 4. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara R., Santa Rosa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
A very comfortable house in a nice location. Check-in was very easy and house was nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W., Roswell GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and spacious house
We love the proximity to downtown as well as the greenway trails! Check in was super easy and house had everything we needed. Loved sitting on the deck - you feel like you’re in a tree house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location!
The property is exactly as pictured. We enjoyed walking around the town and neighborhood. The TV doesn't subscribe to all of the apps that are pictured on it. Other than that it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway with newborn
Perfect little getaway for my husband and I with our 6 week old baby. Great proximity to town but still quiet and tucked away. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianna & Jordan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a small family
Great location. Loved being in town but also in the woods. Fit our small family well. Had everything we needed. The door at the top of the stairs locks so we were able to let our toddler walk around without worrying about him falling down the stair, which was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend in Highlands
Excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
This was the perfect place for our family to stay. The updates made to the cabin were really nice and made for a very comfortable stay. The proximity to downtown made for an easy walk. We will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin
Just like the pictures. Updated and feels like you are in a tree house. Holly was great!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home/ close to Main Street
Perfect home for my husband and I. Close to town! Loved the trails close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great place
This was our third stay at this cabin, and we will probably try to stay here again. Clean, updated, and an easy walk to Main Street!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cabin!
We absolutely LOVED this property! The cabin is pristinely clean - and beautifully decorated. The back porches look over a forest and it’s just a wonderful feeling of seclusion yet within walking distance to everything in the heart of Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Beth W., Roswell GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - nice property
The property location is super convenient and very nice. There was an issue with the access code to enter the property and we were unable to reach the property manager immediately. Due to a tight schedule we had, we were anxious that there might be an issue with the booking, but Holly called us back within 15 minutes and we were able to get in. She explained she was out of cell service when we first called. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H., Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
This was our second time to rent this property, and we are already thinking about a return! This clean, cozy and well-maintained cabin is only a 5-10 minute walk from all of the stores and restaurants on Main Street. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really felt like we got away.
Overall we had a great experience at the Spotted Owl. Cozy, romantic, great location and view. Very clean and updated. Responsive management company. A few areas for improvement: could use a larger tv, ice maker or ice trays, more cookware, softer pillows and softer king mattress. For a great hike, Glen Falls has beautiful views and is only a seven minute drive from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynne C., Dalton, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Small nicely remodeled cabin close to town
The cabin has been nicely remodeled with vinyl plank flooring, wood paneling, appliances and farm sink. The linens are nice and towels fluffy. The bedrooms are downstairs (as now noted in the description-wasn’t the case when we rented) and the stairs are narrow and steep. There is no comfortable seating in the LR….one wingback chair, one cain back, a sofa and a very small side table. There were no ottomans, foot rests or coffee table. If you are looking for a place close to town to sleep, and will be outside most of the time, it’s a place to stay. We were there in February and found it too uncomfortable to spend our days inside - we left after the first night.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We came for a wedding that was held at the farm at Old Edwards Inn, and this was the perfect location without the Old Edwards price tag. Very clean, updated and quaint. Super easy getting downtown and back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shem B.

Liked: Cleanliness
visit for food/wine festival
Good location with walking access to town. met all of our needs for 2 people. fireplace available and i took my own wood as was suggested. There was some there
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberleigh D., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cabin
Adorable cabin with all updated interiors sits just ba block off Main Street. This was perfect for our family of four. Great spot for active folks who will be spending most of their time out and about. Very comfortable bedding with high quality linens and the kitchen has all brand new appliances. Huge outdoor screen porches. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022