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Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit

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Screened porch featuring dining, lounging and grilling with incredible view
view from deck
Living area
Driveway view
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3rd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front King

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half Bath

Toilet

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master En-suite

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit

Are you looking to escape for rest and relaxation or would you prefer a multitude of outdoor activities, great restaurants and shopping? The Hermitage at Highlands is the perfect place for you! Nestled in the peaceful Mirror Lake community of Highlands, NC, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house boasts an exceptional mountain view you can enjoy from both the living area and fabulous screened in back porch. Enjoy your morning coffee as you watch the sun rise over the mountains or an evening meal at the porch table once it is fresh off the large gas grill. You can also utilize the fully furnished kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops while watching the fire dance in the gas fireplace. The house sleeps 8 with high quality linens and there is a cozy en suite bathroom for the master bedroom.

To know before booking:
* The AC units are portable, to use if necessary where you need it. There are three units.
** Please honor the No pets are allowed. Anyone found with a pet the entire party is subject to an immediate eviction without a refund.
* 2 of the bedrooms have TV wired for cable. The living room has cable and is a smart TV.
** Firewood delivery $85 before taxes

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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 Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit?

As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit on 17 July 2026 start from AU$564, 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 Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Expansive screened deck, Gas fireplace, Gorgeous views, Firepit located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Hermitage exceeeded our expectations in oh so many ways!A quiet and serene setting with ever changing vistas from the back porch it was the perfect home to relax and recharge. We hated to leave and look forward to returning.
Stayed 30 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KH H.

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

Mountain getaway

Lovely property! Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine T.

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

Cozy cottage

Exterior not inviting & dark but inside cozy. Host very accomodating. Well furnished.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful and comfortable home. It couldn't have been better. Communication was great. We loved the location, close to town, yet nestled in the mountains. On the way back to the VRBO one day, we got to watch a momma black bear and her 3 cubs for about 10 minutes(from the car). Thank you for our wonderful accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Wonderful home!

Wonderful, home with a beautiful view! Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Would rent again!

Clean, comfortable, and well-appointed house. Just a couple of minutes from town, but view from the back porch gives it a "mountain-house" feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaci C.

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

Perfect house, perfect spot, amazing property manger and owners

Perfect house, perfect spot, amazing property manger and owners
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Hermitage

The property was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lori p.

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

Great location

Had a wonderful stay at this cute home with spectacular views just outside of Highlands. It was clean and cozy and had everything you need. It is tucked away in a very cute, hillside neighborhood, great for walking. Close to hiking trails and downtown Highland. We would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George J.

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

Beautiful home

Very comfortable and everything absolutely new and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte R.

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

Girlfriend getaway

The property was just as promised! Clean, spacious and with all the luxuries included! The robes and chocolates were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Birthday trip

Had a wonderful birthday trip. The house was cozy. We loved the screened in porch and grilled out every night. Sat around the fire pit one night. Location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

A place to chill.

Prefect retreat with a screened porch to boot. A major atta boy from my wife.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald M.

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

Highlands.

We enjoyed our stay however location was a little difficult for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F.

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

Lovely place!

Best part - hearing the rushing water below us and enjoying the beautiful view! House is exactly as pictured and has everything you need for cooking/staying in. Bed was very comfy and porch was a great place to relax. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie E.

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

Beautiful Setting for Autumn

Exactly as advertised. Well-designed, solidly built, warm house that easily accommodated 6 adults in a beautiful area of North Carolina. Weather was a bit chilly to sit out on the perfect screened porch with long-range views, so we moved our cocktails to the fire pit and soaked in the fall color.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

This is a lovely home. Comfortable beds and a wonderful view of the mountains. The house is about 5 minutes from Main Street or 20 from Cashiers. The only negative is the AC isn't central air. They have free-standing units in every room. They work well, but are very loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris E.

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

Just right!

We spent 10 days in The Hermitage and hated to leave. This home is close enough to town yet is nestled in the mountains with a fabulous view. It’s a quick drive into town on winding roads that require caution. We loved sitting on the large, comfortable screened back porch as the sun rose looking out over the misty valley and mountains. We filled the bird feeder and watched a wide variety of birds come to visit. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable. The portable AC units are loud but luckily we didn’t need them. It’s a great neighborhood for walking, too. We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy O.

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

Great view in a Peaceful, Perfect Location Minutes from Downtown Highlands

My family and I love Highlands but typically stay in neighboring areas for the better views. This property had it all. It was bright and well decorated with plenty of room to spread out. We had everything we needed. The towels were abundant, thick, and luxurious. The beds were super comfortable. Perfect for resting from long days of hiking and sightseeing. The kitchen had great non stick pots, a waffle maker, and all the cooking and baking tools you could need. As an added bonus, it was well stocked with condiments, herbs and spices. And the view was so beautiful, especially in the morning at sunrise. Best of all, it took only 6 minutes to get to Main Street Highlands for great dining and shopping. This is the only place I want to stay when I come back to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Wonderful Highlands Home

My wife and I greatly enjoyed our 2 week stay at "The Hermitage Cottage", which is actually a large home on the outskirts of Highlands, NC. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived, and is very spacious with a California King size bed in the master bedroom, (very comfortable) as well as several other large beds, and two bunk beds for kids. The kitchen has the most modern appliances, and is well stocked with dishes, cookware, utensils, etc. It's just a 10 minute drive from downtown Highlands, so it's very convenient for stores, shops, and restaurants. It's located part-way up a small mountain side, but access is easy with all paved roads. They are a bit narrow and steep, but you quickly get used to the drive. The home has a garage where you can pull a vehicle in and close the garage door at night. That makes loading and unloading luggage and other items easy and convenient. The scenery around the home is beautiful, with mountain views looking out the back, and a forested road looking out the front. We took day trips around the area for shopping, meals out, and photography, and had a great time. I would highly recommend this rental home to anyone who enjoys the mountains and color of North Carolina!
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

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

Highlands Hideout!

Home was lovely! Everyone had enough space for private time, tv time, outdoor time, views, fireplaces indoors and outdoors, all the things I wanted!! Plus had extras of convenient items like keurig coffee pods and some paper products!! Great service too!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Perfect vacation

House surpassed my expectations. So clean and well stocked. Weather was wonderful and view was beautiful. No one was ready to leave.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed M.

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

A great view and location

We enjoyed the home immensely and the property management company (especially Holly at Galax Rentals - thank you). It’s a great setting with with well appointed bedrooms, kitchen, living room and porch. Use of the garage also makes it easy to turn around even large SUVs in case the other front parking space is in use by guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Lovely Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. It was fresh and clean, well-appointed and well-equipped as far as towels, extra blankets, and the kitchen had everything we need. It is sunny and bright with a nice view, and cosy at night. You cannot beat its location-close to town, waterfalls, the museum, etc. Property managers are very communicative and helpful. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

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