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The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub

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Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Main Level
Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Main Level
Open Concept Living, Dining and Kitchen, Main Level
Covered Porch Seating, Main Level
Covered Porch Seating, Main Level

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14352.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 Main Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Upper Level

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 Lower Level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6 Lower Level

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

STARLINK INTERNET - This house has business grade internet and is an excellent option if you need to work while staying here.

This beautiful custom-built home is just 3.8 miles to Main Street in the Hidden Springs neighborhood of Highlands, NC. Nestled in the trees on over an acre of land, you'll love the privacy while enjoying the convenience to town.   This home is perfect for a fun getaway to the mountains with plenty of space and activities for family and friends. You'll enjoy the hot tub on cool evenings after a challenging hike or a day of shopping.

Main Level:
The spacious great room/dining room features vaulted pine ceilings with exposed beams, an open staircase leading to the upper level, and a massive stone wood-burning fireplace with a custom wood mantle. Brazilian Cherry flooring flows into the open kitchen, which includes stainless steel appliances, beautiful granite countertops, and custom wormy maple cabinets for plenty of storage. An eat-in dining nook adds to the charm. There’s also a king bedroom on this level with an ensuite bathroom.

Upper Level:
This level includes two queen bedrooms, one across from and one next to a bathroom. Additionally, there’s a twin bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom.

Lower Level:
The lower level features a game/TV room with a ping-pong table, an oversized sectional couch, and a large flat-screen TV. A king bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a bunk room with two bunk bed sets and an ensuite are also located on this level. The lower level deck offers easy access to the family fire pit in the yard.

Outdoor Spaces:
From the main living area, step out onto the screened porch, where cozy seating and a gas grill await. Downstairs, a covered deck is accessible from the hallway, offering additional seating and a relaxing hot tub. The lower-level primary bedroom also has private access to this peaceful outdoor retreat.

What our guests are saying...

"The perfect getaway house for a big group. We had 13 people in our group and this house was perfect for us! Great size with large rooms. The main area is spacious and a great gathering spot. Everything was set up so nice and clean! We loved the porch and the fire pit out back. I highly recommend and plan on coming back again!" - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Hannah

Special Amenities:

Gas Grill
Indoor Wood Burning Fireplace
Firepit
Uncovered Deck, Covered Deck & Screened Porch
Hot Tub (serviced twice per month)
Generator
Starlink Business Grade Internet

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub on 3 Apr 2026 start from AU$972, 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.

Is The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time. House was better than expected!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a lovely time and that the house exceeded your expectations. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 14 people stay for a week. We had all ages including kids, teenagers, adult couples and single adults. The layout of the house was wonderful for our big group. We loved the hot tub, fire pit and ping pong table. The Christmas tree and holiday decorations made our family gift exchange quite special. The adults played games, drank coffee and sipped wine upstairs with a roaring fire. Meanwhile the younger generation enjoyed their space downstairs. We would definitely consider visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the home was such a great fit for your multi-generational group and that the layout allowed everyone to enjoy their own space. It’s great to know the hot tub, fire pit, and ping pong table added to the fun, and we’re especially happy the Christmas tree and holiday décor helped make your family gift exchange extra special. We love hearing how both the adults and younger guests were able to relax and enjoy the home in their own ways. We truly appreciate you staying with us and would be delighted to welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is amazing! Plenty of space for 4 couples (and could've fit 5). The amenities of the hot tub, outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace, and screened porch were incredible! The location is also perfect as you're pretty evenly spaced between Highlands and Cashiers. I would recommend this house to others and would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad the home was a perfect fit for your group and that you enjoyed all the amenities—from the hot tub and fire pit to the cozy fireplace and screened porch. It’s wonderful to hear the location worked so well for exploring both Highlands and Cashiers. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing layout with lots of space. Easy access to Highlands and Cashiers. Quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious layout, peaceful neighborhood, and convenient location between Highlands and Cashiers. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review James. Hope to host you again next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrie M.

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

Family Time!

We always love Highlands and staying in this home made it all the more wonderful. Great space with ground and first floor living areas -- the hot tub and fire pit were added bonuses to this wonderful home. We'll definitely plan to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that staying in the home added to the joy of your Highlands visit. It's great to know the spacious layout, hot tub, and fire pit made your family time even more special. We’d love to welcome you back anytime—looking forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany H.

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

Incredible Home!

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Blackberry! The property management team were wonderful and answered all of our questions. We were all comfortable and cozy! Thanks for an amazing home to vacation in with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had such a cozy and comfortable stay at Blackberry and that our property management team could assist you along the way. It’s always our goal to make your vacation as seamless and enjoyable as possible. We’d love to host you and your family again for another incredible getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

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

Highlands getaway

Very much enjoyed our stay at the BlackBerry. We had 13 people including children and was a great place to stay and relax. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that the BlackBerry was a relaxing and enjoyable retreat for your whole group. Hosting families and groups like yours is always a pleasure, and we’re glad it was a comfortable fit for everyone, including the kids. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you all back for another Highlands getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Perfect For Our Family

We loved everything about the house. Our family of 13 enjoyed the home and the surrounding area. We found this home at the last minute because of a previous reservation that had to be canceled in the Boone, North Carolina area. We were so pleased with this home that we would definitely consider renting it in the future. The house is actually so much better than the pictures portray it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Teresa. We're so glad that The Blackberry was available for you and you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JCB

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

Perfect Home For A Wedding Weekend

My friends and I attended a wedding and this cabin was perfect for all of the couples and single guests to stay in. It was very clean. The place was larger than expected from the pictures so we were pleasantly surprised. We were grateful for the early check! The hot tub with a view was another added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that the cabin was a perfect fit for you and your friends during the wedding weekend. It’s wonderful that you found the space larger than expected and enjoyed the hot tub with its view. We're also glad the early check-in made things even more convenient for you. We'd love to welcome you back anytime for another memorable stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Birmingham Family

Wonderful home for a large family located a very short drive to the beautiful town of Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Hi James. Thanks so much for the great review! Sounds like you made some great family memories and hope you'll come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Great!

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you for the 5 star review Amanda. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorie S.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

Enjoyed a 5 day family vacation in this lovely property! Convenient to shopping, hiking, waterfalls, local theater, restaurants! It was clean and cozy! Enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub and ping pong table! Plenty of room! I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec 2023
Thank you for the 5 star review Lorie! We're so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed staying at The Blackberry. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Perfect for big family!

We rented to celebrate my dad’s birthday and it was perfect! Everyone had a bed and it’s a great location to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Laura! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara R.

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

Great stay!

Cozy home, plenty of room for all of us. Quiet location and short drive to town. Hosts responsive, prompt and friendly. Highly recommend to family or friends groups!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Lara! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay F.

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

Great place to stay for a large group

Very nice place and very clean. The only problem is it stayed cold downstairs…about 63 degrees. The upstairs thermostat did not seem to control it, as I was told.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Kay. We're so sorry you weren't able to get the downstairs to warm up. We will have the issue looked at and make sure that we're providing the correct information in our guest guide.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of room, but tired

Pros: 1-close to town 2- very clean 3- modern bathrooms 4- comfortable beds 5-lots of space and privacy for multiple families 6-real estate company very reponsive and friendly 7-well equipped kitchen Cons: 1- furnishings are run down (kitchen cabinet door fell off, couldn't pull out trash can in kitchen cabinet) 2-porch cushions are old and ratty and there isn't enough seating out there 3-house doesn't have a view. It is in the woods surrounded by trees... nice and private, but you can't really see the mountains. Maybe in the winter? 4-ZERO wifi. It's not that it is slow, it does NOT exist. The IT guy came out and told us the way this house is wired it will always be a problem. We still had a great time. Could be a great home with some TLC.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Hi Amy. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a very detailed review. We really appreciate your thoughtful feedback and will discuss these issues with the home owner and make sure they are addressed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Eddie K.

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

June 24-28, 2022

Nice property, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Eddie!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

True Southern Hospitality

The management company was very quick in response and helped with recourses that we wanted. They allowed me in early to prepare before the guests arrived. When the guests left some items were left behind so they contacted us to see how we would like to handle said items. Very friendly and eager to accommodate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review Denise! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great for large group

House was perfect for my husband’s 40th. Slept 14 adults comfortably and had great living/communal space. I would recommend it if you want something spacious close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Rebecca! Happy to hear the birthday celebration was a success!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

The perfect getaway house for a big group

We had 13 people in our group and this house was perfect for us! Great size with large rooms. The main area is spacious and a great gathering spot. Everything was set up so nice and clean! We loved the porch and the fire pit out back. I highly recommend and plan on coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review Hannah! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

Beautiful place to stay

This property was gorgeous and easy to get to. Absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Johnny!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Funtime was had by all

Very enjoyable family get away! Property was perfect for us and our grown grandchildren
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review! Sounds like you made some great memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Great weekend! Would go again!

We throughly enjoyed our stay at BlackBerry lane! Beautiful home with a fantastic view, amazing screened porch, large open common area with large dining room table, and downstairs game room for kids to play in! We loved that it was convenient to the towns of Highlands and Cashiers and really enjoyed the coffee shops and boutiques in both towns! The house was clean and ready for us when we arrived and the staff was easy to communicate with us and gave clear check-in and check-out instructions. Thanks for a great trip and Happy New Year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the great review Bethany! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

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

Great Home for Christmas

Wonderful for our family Christmas. Space for everyone. Would recommend this home as it is one the best homes we have rented.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2023
Thanks for the review Tracey! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

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