~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

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A rustic interior with a leather sofa, wooden bar stools, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck with a view of a forested mountain in the background.
A stone building with a red door, a wooden bench, and a hanging light fixture.
A rustic wooden building with a sign that reads 'Hunter's Lodge.'
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view through the glass doors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Shared communal pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Other (See Description)

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and The Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 16 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 26 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 59 min drive - 75.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Highlands Bistro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Stubborn Buddha - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' located?

This family-friendly Highlands cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls and Cliffside Lake Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 189 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, our pups enjoyed as well !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host couple was amazing. The cabin was perfect. We had a great stay. There was more to do than we had time for. We would love to come back and bring our kids next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2026
We love having wonderful guests like you and look forward to hosting you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great log cabin. Very rustic. Excellent covered porch with view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spacious and well furnished. The location was private, but easily accessible on paved roads and only a short drive to Highlands or Franklin. There is everything you need in the kitchen to prepare meals in, if you choose. Plenty of board games as well as a ping pong table and Galaga/Ms PacMan arcade game to enjoy with the family. The host is easy to reach and very accommodating, even after departure. We hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
We look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Thank you for taking such a great care of the lodge! We love wonderful guests like you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners description of everything is accurate. The stand up video console was an added bonus for us PAC Man and Galaga old timers. The large porch with large round table ensured we spent most of our time outdoors. To our group, location was a perfect combination of seclusion but yet reasonably close to grocery store and local points of interest. We will definitely go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location that was quiet and private. Close proximity to Highlands, hiking and great scenic drives.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with awesome porch to enjoy fresh air and in our case wonderful thunderstorms. Kitchen has everything you could want. We enjoyed the game room too.
Peachy drinks on the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved this property and enjoyed unplugging with our family for 4 nights. Will definitely be Back

We loved the Hunters Lodge experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunters lodge

Nice property, i like the fact that its remote. The owners were responsive to messages. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed. Peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time at The Hunter's Lodge

Enjoyed a nice quiet Thanksgiving week at the property. Everything was perfect. Beautiful area, near plenty of National Forests and Parks. We had a great time. The Cabin was very comfortable and nice. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

We loved the mountain lodge—great character, comfortable, good amenities, comfy beds. Hosts DJ & Hunter were very helpful & responsive to any questions. A special thanks for the info re: hikes. Bartram Trail near the house was spectacular, even on a cloudy day. Thanks & we plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, there are some wonderful hiking adventures all around Hunter's Lodge! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas in Highlands

Owner very responsive. Property is unique and very secluded but close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Memorial Day weekend

We had a great time at this property. It was very nice and the view was beautiful! We’re planning on renting it again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and we certainly look forward to seeing you in the fall! DJ
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wonderful watching the sun rise over the mountain!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Yes, we get compliments very often on the amazing layered, long range views and the fabulous sunrises over the mountains! Looking forward to hosting you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our time together at the Lodge and definitely will plan to stay again. Location was perfect for us and lots of room to spread out as a family. Play room was a huge hit with younger crowd and hot tub was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunters Lodge

Our family recently stayed at this lovely property. The standouts were the fantastic scenery from the property, great for family entertainment & feeling of truly being in the North Carolina Mountains. We would re-visit this property again James Henderson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
James, Thank you for staying at Hunter's Lodge and we look forward to your return visit! DJ
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a house!

Great stay in a terrific house! DJ was very accommodating. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Mountain cabin

... I say cabin but the house is sizable, with more room than I expected. The location is great with nice views, while reasonably close to Highlands. It has an outdoor fireplace on the deck, as well an indoor one. We enjoyed sitting on the deck every evening (when we weren't in the hottub). You can book this property with no regrets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so roomy for all of us to spread out in. Kitchen had all the equipment etc to cook a meal in. Kids loved the bunk room and game room. Adults loved the back porch and fire places. It is centrally located to all the waterfalls and hikes around Cashiers, Highlands, and Franklin. I have been coming to the area for about 20 years. This time we found two waterfall hikes that I have never been to one is called secret Falls near Highlands and the other is Rufus Morgan Falls near Franklin very close to Wayah Bald.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin, awesome location

Great location near Highlands but private mountain getaway. Loved the Highlands Hiker book owners left with great tips on nearby hikes. Jacuzzi and fire pit and great views! Awesome huge cabin with tons of games and ping pong table and foosball- we never ran out of things to do!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin with Stunning Mountain Views and Exceptional Hospitality!

We had an amazing stay at this cabin! The mountain view was absolutely stunning, and we couldn’t get enough of it. The host was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Getting to enjoy the snow was an unexpected bonus that made the trip even more special. We can only imagine how breathtaking the view must be in the fall when the leaves change colors. This was a perfect getaway, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and perfect Getaway!!

If you want to get away from the craziness of the world and reconnect with nature, this is the place. Well taken care of and with all the basics covered. I will stay again if I can find the time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

This was the perfect property for our Motorcycle getaway! The area is so Beautiful, Waterfalls are spectacular, roads are perfect for our Riding. We spent so much time under the covered entry and the back patio it was amazing! The Kitchen was perfect for cooking our dinners! Overall one of the Best vacations and VRBO's ever. I have to give a Big Thank You to DJ our Host, she went above and beyond helping me with everything, I will be back to this Property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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