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Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard

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Exterior
Front Exterior
Hammock Fenced in yard
Fire pit
Deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Level - Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Guest Bedroom loft

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Level - Main Bathroom

Upstairs - Guest Bedroom/Loft bath

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard

If you would like a cozy little pet-friendly cottage close to town, the Red Rooster Cabin is perfect! Located in the popular Mirror Lake area, the Red Rooster is only four minutes from town and yet on a remarkably quiet street. This home features everything you could want in a Highlands vacation: a new screened-in porch, a large deck, outdoor fire pit, and a large and totally fenced-in yard for your pet.
The open design of the main floor includes the kitchen, dining and living areas with a beautiful woodburning fireplace and comfortable new (2022) couch. The master bedroom is on the 1st floor and features a King-size bed and bath. Upstairs is a loft with two Twin beds (that can be converted into a king), a Twin-size trundle, the second bath, and an office nook.

*This is an animal-friendly property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.*

[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. ]

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1573976vb
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Highlands

Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this holiday home. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Rooster: Pet-Friendly Cottage in Mirror Lake w/ 2 Fire Pits & Fenced Yard located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice.Clean. Good parking. Nice yard for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Thanks for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the cabin and the yard. We hope to welcome you back soon :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The place was really cute and pet areas were wonderful. The bed downstairs was a a little hard, but this may be a personal preferrence. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found our pet areas wonderful. We appreciate your feedback about the bed; comfort is important to us. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mirror Lake odessey

The property was absolutely delightful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Hi Jack, we're so glad you enjoyed the home but are confused as to why you only rated 3 stars. If you have any feedback that could help us improve the experience for future guests we would love to hear it! You can reach out to our office to share if you'd like :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Fall Break

This home was ideal for our small family of three. We enjoyed the comfortable layout of the home including the nice wood burning fireplace which we used nightly. 100% would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2021
Thank you David! We're glad you had a good time, and would love to see you again! ^-^
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

The cottage had everything that we needed. It’s a very sweet property. Coffee in the morning birds singing the patio and porch it is lovely. I don’t think that the property had been stayed in an a while because all of the furniture outside is pretty dirty, and the shower curtains were moldy on the inside. We called the management company and they immediately came and changed them. Management company was very responsive. I highly recommend this for a small family, great getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank You Anne! We're so glad you enjoyed the home and that we were able to address your concerns. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy and quiet

Loved the house and one of the most comfortable master beds we have ever enjoyed in a rental. If anything, and it's a small thing, the screen porch is not accessible from the house, which would have allowed easy backyard access for the dog without having to go out front and around in bad wrather. We had to walk him out the front door leashed, thru a gate and then let him loose. Not that much trouble but I couldn't tell that from the pictures. Overall probably one of the best put together houses we have enjoyed in that area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
Thank you so much Karen! We're so glad you enjoyed the home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mountain Cabin

Lovely mountain cabin with wonderful fenced in yard if you have dogs. The cabin was cozy and nicely decorated
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you Regina!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Upstairs gets a little hot on warm days/nights

Great location! Clean and lots of furniture inside and out. Couch could be replaced since it sags and is not real comfortable. The in wall air system works great for downstairs but to keep upstairs cool on warmer nights or days you must really chill downstairs. Overall we had a great time and appreciate the cleanliness.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wiveca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

The house is small and cozy with one bedroom and a large sleeping loft open to the downstairs. There is a bathroom on each level. The house is clearly someones second home and, as such, has everything you need even though it is a little worn and well-loved. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the fenced in yard was much appreciated by our pup. The location is excellent with only a couple of minutes into Highlands. The only negative was a relative shortage of clothes storage. The closets in the downstairs bedroom were partially filled and there were no hangers (we bought some) and there was only one small dresser. The loft area had no clothes storage at all and our kids improvised by placing their clothes in piles on every available surface! It worked but looked quite messy for our two week stay. Overall we would stay again!
Stayed 15 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Rooster Cottage. Loved the cottage and outdoor porch areas. Had everything we needed! Hope to stay there again soon. ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

We had the best time at the Red Rooster! We hiked all over Highlands, played games in the yard, and fished in Mirror Lake. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
Thank you Anna! We can't wait to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael-Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highlands Holiday

The house was just as pictured! So cute and well stocked kitchen. Great side yard for the dog to run. Easy to get from the home to down town for eating and shopping. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2021
Thanks so much!

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