Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! - Highlands

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Upstairs bedroom - king bed and matching landscape wall art

Downstairs bedroom - king bed and oil painting

Upstairs bedroom additional bed accommodations

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Highlands, NC

Bridal Veil Falls17 min walk
Dry Falls3 min drive
Highlands Country Club4 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

Welcome to the Author’s Cottage! Located on the scenic Route 64, our home is across the street from the classic fine dining restaurant "On the Verandah" which sits on the beautiful Lake Sequoia. Our cottage is ideal for those who want to be close to town with a quick 3 minute drive to Main Street, but also only 1 mile away from Dry Falls, and many other surrounding hiking trails and waterfalls to choose from.

Space: The cottage has two charming bedrooms and two bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom has a King Bed, a smart TV, and a detached full bathroom. The upstairs suite has a King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, a smart TV, and an en suite full bathroom. Our layout works well for a small group of friends, two couples, or small families.

Amenities: Our space is a place to rest, relax, and reset from your busy life. This cozy cottage provides all the comforts of home with 3 Smart TVs, Nest Thermostats, Gas Stove, Full-Size Fridge and Dishwasher, Kitchen Tools, a 1-button Gas Fireplace, full size washer and dryer, and a patio table with a 3 burner gas grill.

Property manager

Andreea Geanta

Premier Host

Languages

English, Romanian

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Highlands

This cottage is located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, and is in the mountains and on a lake. Highlands Country Club and Jackson Hole Gem Mine are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

Bridal Veil Falls - 17 min walk
Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive
Dry Falls - 3 min drive
Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive
Cullasaja Falls - 11 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

Satulah Mountain Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 11 min drive
The Ugly Dog Pub - 3 min drive
Wild Thyme Gourmet - 3 min drive
Buck's Coffee Cafe - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Dry Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

12 Apr 2024

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

Great stay love highlands and the home worked great

Everything was great and host was very helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny m.

17 Mar 2024

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

Everything we needed and more

Place was lovely, well designed space and all was wonderful. Excellent location We will return ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

30 Nov 2023

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

Cozy Retreat

Great location to waterfalls and downtown Highland. Very cozy cabin with a view of Lake Sequoyah. Has all the amenities that you would ever need for a great stay. Extremely easy check in and check out.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie M., Greeneville, TN

16 Nov 2023

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

Great Birthday Weekend!

Everything was wonderful and the house was very comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

11 Nov 2023

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

Exactly As Described

We stayed two nights and enjoyed every moment. It was close to downtown Highlands ( as well as Cashiers and other points of interest). The home was clean and well maintained. The backyard light bulbs were not working, but we had flashlights so we could take our pups outside. We would definitely stay here again (and we were not bothered by restaurant or road noise).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andreea Geanta

She is a hired-gun CFO specialized in M&A’s, he teaches business strategy and writes post-apocalyptic fiction. What is interesting about them is that they got married in college, split after 2 years, then remarried after 13, and happily ever after. After raising 3 children, now empty nesters “parenting” a stubborn Akita puppy.

Why they chose this property

Why the "Author's Cottage"?
Attracted by the picturesque surroundings, the published author Edmond Geanta came here to finish one of his books. He and his wife, Andreea fell in love with the house and decided to buy it. That’s how the house got its name. They hope you’ll find it as charming as they did, and wish you a pleasant stay and a glorious escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.

What makes this property unique

Close to the Main Street but also hiking and majestic waterfalls.
Right across the street from one of the best restaurants in town.
Charming and refined interior.