65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town - Highlands

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Check out the area

Highlands, NC

Bridal Veil Falls3 min drive
Dry Falls5 min drive
Highlands Country Club6 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)119 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town

Nestled in the woods just 2 miles from downtown Highlands, our lakefront bungalow offers a secluded getaway that's close to town, giving you the best of both worlds. This is a renovated space in our exposed basement with windows in every room and new furniture throughout. It features a deck overlooking the lake, a separate side deck, a full kitchen, and a master bedroom with a Sleep-number mattress. There is a stacked washer/dryer, and the living room and both bedrooms have flat-screen TVs. There are a private entrance and parking area separate from the main house entrance. The pull-off parking space for one car pulls right up to the first set of gentle incline stairs going to the landing. The next set of stairs is a traditional incline that goes to the rental area you will use during your stay. There are additional stairs down to the dock on the lake.

Property manager

Erin & Bryan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

One dog up to 40 pounds in size - $100 fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking - $250 deep cleaning fee if you smoke

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station, while The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and ecotours nearby.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive
Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive
Dry Falls - 5 min drive
Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 7 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

Satulah Mountain Brewing Company - 4 min drive
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 11 min drive
The Ugly Dog Pub - 4 min drive
Wild Thyme Gourmet - 4 min drive
Buck's Coffee Cafe - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at 65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 65 Below - a NEW Lakefront 2BR/1BA on Mirror Lake, 1 mile from town located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Bridal Veil Falls. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

23 Oct 2023

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

Mirror lake bungalow

Out stay was very nice. The place is well appointed and well situated for a quiet time, but not too far from town. Enjoyed watching the squirrels gather hickory nuts for winter.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

elizabeth B.

18 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall thoughts

Key code is very difficult. My husband could get it to work after 5 or 6 times. I never could get it to work. Description said bungalow which is a small home. Description wrong it is an apartment several floors under. Too many steps for carrying things down. Too dark. Maybe put in a window over the sofa. Kind of funny I had lights on everywhere because I like light. I put a navy blue top on instead of black. I put a sweater on and didn’t notice till we got away from the house. The parking is not adequate. We didn’t feel it was safe in the tiny spot. On the plus side everything was nice and new. The heating is inadequate. I finally put it up to 78 but we were still chilly. The tv worked great. We still enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Denver, NC

6 Sept 2023

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

On Mirror Lake

Nice, clean and quiet. Many steps to navigate from the parking spot to the access door and many to the dock. Unusually high step to get into the bathtub/shower. It’s a very deep tub and the foundation is raised 2 or 3 inches. This may affect people older or those physical challenged. The automatic coded lock on the door is difficult to see the numbers until the first number is entered, then it will light up. Nice dock enabled me to launch my inflatable kayak and enjoy the lake. Also be aware of the challenging narrow roads which are common in this area. Also, only one parking spot for this lower apartment. Overall positive stay and the owner was available to answer questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

28 June 2023

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

Mirror Lake

Downstairs apartment was exactly as described, everything nice and working. Great porch.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth h.

30 Oct 2022

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

Review

Nicely done basement rental but very dark

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Erin & Bryan

We are originally from the Northeast and have lived in the Central Florida for the last 5 years. In the fall of 2016 we visited Highlands and fell in love with it. 5 days after we fist came here we made an offer on a place. When it's 95 in the summer in Florida, it's 75 in Highlands!

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a place in the mountains on a lake. The water level of Mirror Lake is 3,600 feet above sea level. It is one of the highest altitude lakes east of the Mississippi River.
We also like remodeling houses. When we bought this place in the fall of 2016 it needed A LOT of love. We spent over a year remodeling it.

What makes this property unique

Our place is the best of all worlds. It's lakefront, secluded in the woods, but still only 2 miles from the town center of Highlands. There aren't many lakes in Highlands so lakefront homes are expensive to rent if you can find one. "65 Below" is a newly finished lakefront apartment totally separate from the main house so it's the most cost effective lakefront rental in the area.