You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Near Cullasaja River Gorge
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Balcony
Spa pool on site
Barbecue
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Highlands, NC
Highlands Playhouse
Place, Highlands Playhouse
2 min walk
Highlands Art Gallery
Place, Highlands Art Gallery
5 min walk
Cullasaja River Gorge
Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
8 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Main Level - Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Main Level - Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs - Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Main Level - Guest/Hall bath
Main Level - Master Bath
Upstairs - Master Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
About this property
Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub
You don’t have to choose between the serenity of a luxurious mountain retreat and the convenience of an in-town location. Both can be yours at Mill Creek Cottage. This newly furnished three-bedroom, three-bath home is nestled in a wooded setting beside the soothing waters of Mill Creek. Yet the fine shops and restaurants of downtown Highlands are just a five-minute walk from your front door. Enjoy the sophistication and stimulation of this exquisite mountain town, then unwind in your hot tub overlooking the creek. Mill Creek Cottage is fully equipped and furnished. Just bring your suitcase and toothbrush, and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. Read the traveler reviews below and see for yourself!
Main level has a Master bedroom suite with a King-sized Bed and a guest bedroom with a Queen bed. Beyond the bedrooms, the home opens up into a greatroom with vaulted ceilings, a gas log stone fireplace, updated kitchen and dining, and access to a screened-in porch and grill deck overlooking the creek. Upstairs is a second Master Suite with a King-sized bed and its own luxurious private bathroom. A short walk down the hill marked with stepping stones will bring you to the lower deck where a hot tub awaits just above the bank of the creek, overlooking the water and the firepit area that sits below.
*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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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
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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Restaurants
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 10 min drive
Los Vaqueros - 13 min walk
Shell - 4 min walk
Oak Steakhouse - 9 min drive
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heinrich - Mill Creek Cottage: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Hot Tub located?
Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Highlands Art Gallery, Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Dog Park. Nantahala National Forest and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was perfect at our Mill Creek VRBO. The home was beautiful, easy walking distance to restaurants and shops, and everything that we imagined when we book. The host was stayed in touch during our stay making us feel welcome and offering assistance if or when we needed. It's always nice to find properties that allow family pets, and the Mill Creek home was probably the best we've ever found. We will be back.
Gregory J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back!
Cute cabin within walking distance of downtown. We especially enjoyed the screened porch on the back, where we could sit, see the leaves, and listen to the creek in the back. Would definitely recommend.
Karen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cabin and its screened porch. We hope to welcome you back soon!
What a great cabin. The location was perfect for our family wedding weekend. The kitchen was very well appointed with more than adequate dinnerware for family entertaining. The entire cabin was very cozy….which was great due to lots and lots of rain. Parking was a challenge as there were only 2 assigned spaces for the 3 couples (3 vehicles) that stayed there. However, the realty company was helpful with finding a third spot for us since adjacent properties were empty. Would love to return to the property in nicer weather!
alice i.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We're glad the cabin suited your needs. We're sorry about the parking challenge and appreciate your understanding. We're delighted you loved the space and hope to host you again in better weather!
We loved everything about this place. The location was perfect — walkable to town — and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!
My sisters and I stayed here for a girls weekend. We loved walking in and having the lights on, and everything looked very clean and welcoming. It rained a lot during our weekend so we did not attempt to walk to town, but I think it would be walkable if you have the right shoes. In between rain showers, we did use the hot tub and it worked very well. Even though there are houses on either side, this property feels very private. We enjoyed photographing nature down by the creek, but we did not get to use the fire pit. The decor is very nice and we enjoyed the screened porch so we could be outside even when it was raining. Everything we needed, we found in the house. Very well stocked. Communication with the rental company was easy, they texted and were very responsive,
Candice E.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Hi Candice, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I'm so pleased to hear that you and your sisters had an enjoyable girls' weekend at our property, despite the rainy weather. It's great that you were able to make use of the amenities like the hot tub and take advantage of the private and scenic setting. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future!
Place was extremely clean and came exactly as listed! Check in communication was extremely smooth and the one minor hiccup we had getting the hot tub out of sleep mode was handled quickly. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Great house and beautiful property! Close to town, walking distance, but had a very mountain feel with a creek in the backyard and woods! Very enjoyable stay!
This cottage is in an amazing location. It is only a very short walk to town and restaurants, but you feel like you are in the woods when you are at the cottage. The cottage is exactly as advertised. It is wonderfully stocked and very nicely furnished.
Both master baths are very nice. The kitchen is more spacious than most, and the house appears to have been renovated in the not-too-distant past. he screened in deck is amazing, we enjoyed the spa, and adjacent creek adds to the ambiance. There are also hiking trails nearby -- you can take an easy hike all the way to Mirror lake. We have been to Highlands many times, and this is clearly our favorite location.
The property was very clean, nice bedrooms and kitchen, great screened in porch, outdoor area with fire pit close to small stream was very peaceful, and location is close to town. Everything we expected for a nice relaxing vacation.
charming; all amenities; perfectly lighted (easy reading); beautiful setting/scenery; would not hesitate to recommend or stay again. Just perfect getaway!
We so enjoyed this homie welcoming property. The layout of the cabin was perfect. The hot tub the fire pit and that incredible stream with waterfall just feet from the fire pit was great! I felt like I wanted to ask the owners if they would sell it was that wonderful!!!! Thank you for an wonderful stay!
Lovely Highlands Cottage 5 minute walk to main street.
Three comfortable bedrooms for three couples attending a wedding. Exceptionally well equipped . Large open kitchen/great room. Lovely grounds with lots of porch space, outdoor hot tub, and fire pit next to a rushing stream.
The cabin was nice and spacious. I appreciate that some of the basics - paper towels, coffee, spices, etc. we’re there. The fire pit my the stream was nice.
It is a longer walk to town than I thought, and sidewalks were not always there.
The cabin was clean but the ceiling fans were very dirty. My daughters got in the hot tub last night and said it was disgusting and ran for the shower.
Connie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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