Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch

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A wooden deck leading to a multi-level wooden house surrounded by dense foliage.
A house with a covered porch, stone pathway, and wooden railing.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A spacious living room with a staircase, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Level - Guest Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Main Level - Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Level - Guest Bathroom 1

Main Level - Main Bathroom

Upstairs - Guest Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre. Highlands Art Gallery 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

  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Art Gallery. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Dog Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
EXCELLENT LOCATION WALKABLE TO TOWN
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch on 20 Oct 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words about our location! We're thrilled you enjoyed being able to walk into town so easily—that's definitely one of the perks our guests love most. We noticed you gave us a 3-star rating, and we'd love to understand what we could improve. Was there something during your stay that didn't quite meet your expectations? Your feedback is invaluable in helping us provide an even better experience for future guests., so please feel free to reach out to us with any issues or concerns. We'd genuinely appreciate hearing what we can do better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The cabin is located 2 blocks over from downtown, but right on Mill Creek. Our two kids and dog loved playing in the creek. The cabin is located within walking distance to downtown and short driving distance to many of the waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Thanks Seth! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your visit to this home :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Walk to town

Comfortable for 4 adults. Super location with easy walkability to down town Highlands. Fresh paint and new carpet would go a long way in lifting this property up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean rooms, lovely common areas to congregate with friends. The only negative was the hot water in the upstairs bathroom, specifically the bathtub. The other bathrooms worked just fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thanks for your feedback Hadley! We will certainly look into what's going on with the upstairs tub. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you on future trips to Highlands
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Convenient!

We had a lovely stay at this house that is literally 2 minute walk from the main street in Highlands. Beautiful quiet location with a creek right outside the back door. Screened in porch allows a quiet relaxing place to sit and listen to the water sounds. A bit dated bathrooms but very clean and well appointed. Property manager was VERY accommodating and extremely responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2025
Thank you so much Jenny! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again in Highlands ^-^
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location in Highlands

Wonderful location, short walk to Main Street. Very open and clean, we were four adults and we felt very comfortable and not crowded. Well stocked kitchen with extras such as seasonings and plenty of utensils and cookware. The beautiful sounds of water flowing in the creek heard from the deck and screened porch were nice. It was also nice to be able to bring our dogs with us! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Thank you David! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at this home :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, nice property

The location of this home is great-walking distance to shops and restaurants. Good communication with the rental company when we had a problem with the downstairs A/C, but no resolution while we were there. It was ok since it was cool out. The house is big with lots of room, and the back porch has a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2023
Thank you Wendy! That portable unit actually needs to be removed since there is Central AC in the house now, so we have arranged for that with our maintenance team. We appreciate your feedback and are happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is close to town and has a nice back porch where you can hear the river, however, you cannot access the river because the lower part is grown up in vines. We were uneasy because the bottom level of home was not accessible to us.(but could be by someone else) Home did not have a designated parking spot. We had to walk to front of drive /road at office so our dogs would have a place to potty or down the street at dog park. I do not feel this is a dog friendly property because of this,especially at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback! The lowest level of the home is a fully separate apartment that is for owner use only, so not accessible to guests and it does not have any access into the main house. We do maintain the side yard and access to the lower deck, but the only path directly to the river is across the neighboring homes' yard and not included in the listing. We are working on a solution to make parking access more open and clear. We are glad you enjoyed the home and appreciate the honest feedback on your experience! Feel free to reach out to our office if you have any additional questions/concerns.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

Enjoyed our stay at Witts End. House was spacious and clean. Fireplace was lovely. I would stay there again. however, for what it costs the driveway and parking area are lacking. One way drive way makes coming and going tricky as there are multiple units along the drive, and parking spaces are limited and tight. It is also not paved, we happened to be there when there was a couple days of rain and it was quite muddy and you couldn't get in or out of your car without stepping in mud or water puddles, not so good for the footwear. Also, the tv situation in the bedrooms could be better, our room had a vintage computer monitor connected to dish network. In the modern era it's standard to have larger, and smart tv's, would've been nice to have better tv setup.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2024
Thanks for your feedback Heather! The owners of Mill Creek have acknowledged that the road needs attention and are working together to have it re-graded to manage the water buildup/runoff and make access to the homes easier. We'll bring your TV suggestions up to the owner as well. We're glad you enjoyed your stay either way!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Would have loved a full length mirror to share
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the location. Your suggestion about adding a full-length mirror is wonderful and very practical—we'll definitely pass this along to our team for consideration. We appreciate guests like you who help us improve the experience. We'd love to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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