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Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior

Stephen Cottage

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Kick back in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at this inviting mountain cottage. Fit for contemporary comfort, this scenic cabin offers a great location right in the heart of the Highlands community. Discover local shops and dining options on Main Street a few minutes away or explore nearby attractions like Cashiers Sliding Rock and Bridal Veil Falls. You'll also find tons of fabulous hiking trails, some great golf courses, art galleries, and antique shops within easy reach of home. Ski Sapphire Valley is only 11.5 miles away.

Vaulted ceilings and strong natural lighting create an inviting and airy ambiance in the home, and the living area's open-concept layout is designed for family gatherings. Comfortable seating and a smart TV provide the perfect centerpiece for casual downtime. An all-new suite of stainless steel appliances is equipped for easy meal prep and cooking up those family-favorite dishes. The private deck offers covered and open-air seating areas for all-day enjoyment and even features a wood-burning chiminea.

House Rules
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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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
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Dry Falls - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 40 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 43 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Lake Keowee - 45 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior on 28 July 2026 start from AU$240, 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 Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was in a perfect location to exploreBoth Highlands and Cashiers. It was perfect for our family of 4. It was clean and had all the amenities needed to have a relaxing weekend in the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

Great location, beautiful setting, well appointed. Just right

The whole place was just right
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, had everything we needed it was clean WiFi was good plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes wish there was a couch or more comfortable living room seating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is in an excellent location, just 10 minutes drive from downtown Highlands. The property was quiet, spacious, nicely decorated, had a wonderful gas fireplace and a large screen TV. We did have an issue with the door keypad and a few cleaning issues which we addressed with the rental agency vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

Convenient and well appointed

The location close to town yet reasonably priced was a big plus. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Great stay!

Comfortable home in a great location. Home equipped with everything you could want.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci A.

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

Great stay

Very clean and accurate description. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Great Property!

We had a wonderful 3 night stay here. The house was well furnished and very clean and comfortable. The location was good too - very easy to get to Highlands shopping and restaurants. I would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Vacation

This home was beautiful in every way! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan E.

Very nice home and neighborhood

Loved the peacefulness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Revonda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhouse is clean, beautifully furnished, and in a lovely, quiet location close to town and restaurants. However, we found the mattresses, pillows, and living room furniture extremely hard and uncomfortable causing back and neck pain. The television remotes in the bedrooms didn't work properly. This could be an amazing rental with mattress and furniture changes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the townhouse well located near town and restaurants. We apologize that the mattresses, pillows, furniture comfort, and bedroom remotes affected your stay; these recommendations have been shared with the owner and the remotes will be checked to ensure proper operation. We would be happy to host you again for an improved experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Beautiful house great location

This duplex home is beautiful! Lots of little extras to make our stay special. So convenient to downtown Highlands and it’s many restaurants and shops
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Nice

I liked the room it has and the kitchen was well equipped. Good place to chill
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious sitting area with a wonderful front porch. We had a difficult time getting into the home because the door code wasn't working, the instructions were unclear, or our ineptitude. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. We would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arculeo K.

Wonderful Pet-friendly Home

We had an amazing experience at this home, which is pet-friendly. We celebrated my mom’s 77th birthday and couldn’t have been happier. Close to town and beautifully decorated as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra I.

Great find

The house is well appointed and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Great place close to downtown

The beds were comfortable. Great water pressure. Cute neighborhood. The front porch is a great spot to relax. Close to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joy g.

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

Mother /Daughter trip

We went hiking and a little shopping. We had a wonderful time together before she goes to college.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

A

Great location, quiet neighborhood with plenty of covered porch seating. Nice that they offered us early check in. Let very water pressure and comfortable bedding. We’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

Great place in an ideal location

This house had everything we needed. Nice updated furnishings, bedding tastefully done. An indoor fireplace and outdoor chimney were awesome for a trip to the mountains. The kitchen was fresh, had all the things we needed and we used it. All in all a great place for a 4 day getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

Highlands

Everything had just been refurbished. Some glitches they will work out, but had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable beds and great kitchen.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lois F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was in a nice neighborhood. Even though the porch looks onto the street, there was very little traffic. The neighborhood was VERY hilly, so walking the dog is a challenge. Bathrooms could have been cleaner, and there was a problem with musty towels that VACASA rectified. The seats in the living room are uncomfortable and hard, not conducive to watching football or a movie. Beds were comfortable. Water pressure great. Wi-Fi great and TV had many channels. Home is a short, easy drive to downtown Highlands. All roads are paved, and no crazy mountains to drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
Hi, Lois, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Beautiful Cozy Quiet Getaway

Only a few minutes from Main Street this updated cottage was nicely appointed and well equipped. The king beds were very comfortable, each bedroom had its own en suite bathroom, and the bedroom windows faced out into a leafy canopy of treetops. The comfortable seating on the front porch was a special bonus. Although we didn’t use it the fireplace was a nice touch and there was an abundant supply of firewood.

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