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Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces

Holiday home in Highlands with kitchen and patio

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In the heart of Highlands, Bluebird Day Cottage warmly welcomes you with its beautiful vaulted wood ceiling and stone fireplace. Unwind in the spacious screened-in porch, enjoy family time around the dining room trestle table or play a game at the kitchen's antique game table. With three bedrooms including two private bathrooms and a whole house generator for comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6174 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces

An AMAZING one-story mountain cottage perfect for couples or family getaways, with a dog-friendly vibe, ideal for bringing your four-legged family member along. Whether you're escaping to relax or exploring the nearby hikes, this cozy home will exceed all expectations!

Easily Walk to Downtown Highlands
Step Out to Nearby Hiking Trails
Quiet & Peaceful Mountain Location

◈Experience the Highlands Area & Learn More Below!

KEY FEATURES:
☀ Pet-friendly, allowing 2 dogs with additional payment
☀Touch Stay Digital Guest Book to help plan your stay and settle in quickly
☀Multicade and antique game table
☀Fire Pit in enclosed area
☀Large Screened in porch for relaxing and dining with Smart TV
☀ Spacious open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces
☀ Fully equipped kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances
☀ 3 large bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom and Smart TVs
☀ Cozy screened-in porch with lounge furniture and dining space, and Smart TV
☀ Whole-house generator to ensure uninterrupted comfort
☀ Convenient parking near the entrance
☀ Walking distance to downtown Highlands' restaurants and shops
☀ Easy waking to hiking trails, including Sunset Rock and Satulah Mountain and Greenway trails

“We really enjoyed staying at this property. It’s a beautiful home with aesthetically pleasing design and well stocked - looks just like the pictures!” - Hayden (Asheville, NC)

☆☆ BEDROOMS + BATHROOMS ☆☆
This mountain cottage is perfect for families or groups, offering restful and spacious bedrooms for everyone. The master bedroom features a king memory foam bed, Smart TV with premium Cable & wifi, ceiling fan, and private bath with double sinks and a combination tub/shower (jets not operating). The second bedroom has a queen memory foam bed and private bath with double sinks and tub/shower and Smart TV with premium Cable. The third bedroom is a kid-friendly space with Twin XL over Queen bunk bed, memory foam mattresses, and Smart TV.

☆☆ KITCHEN & LIVING SPACE ☆☆
The kitchen is a chef's dream with high-end appliances, sturdy pots and pans, and extras like a crock pot, rice cooker, air fryer, popcorn machine and coffee maker. Gather around the dining table or enjoy a game at the antique game table while the chef stays in the conversation! The living area includes a cozy stone fireplace and a Smart TV for entertainment, plus games, books, and puzzles for all ages to enjoy.
☆☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆☆
The spacious screened-in porch is the ideal place to relax and catch up with family play games or watch your favorite movie. Build a fire in the outdoor fire pit, roast marshmallows, and take in the mountain air. The fenced-in patio also features a Weber gas grill, perfect for outdoor meals.
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care of You in Highlands! ☆★
Guest access
This home is easily accessible with 3 main entrances and offers guests full access to the entire property.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 1,874 square feet
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. No size or weight restriction. Must be

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Walk to Town from Bluebird Day Cottage
Easy walk to Center of Highlands Highlands
Easy walk to Center of Highlands Private vacation home
Easy walk to Center of Highlands Private vacation home Highlands
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About the area

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club 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. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club
    Highlands Country Club
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Highlands Playhouse
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Biological Station
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell
    18 min walk
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    10 min drive
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Oak Steakhouse
    8 min drive
  • Blue Bike Cafe
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Playhouse are also within 15 minutes.

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Walk-to-Town Cozy 3BR Cottage | Huge Porch | Fire Pit | Arcade | 2 Fireplaces Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being able to walk into town was a plus. The gated yard is great for small pets. All the living spaces are wonderful and the kitchen is stocked for whatever cooking and meals you want to enjoy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

Fantastic stay! The home was clean, comfortable, and the perfect location for our girls’ trip.

This mountain retreat was everything we hoped for and more! The home was spotless and well laid out, with plenty of room and bathrooms for our group. The location was ideal—peaceful and scenic but still convenient. The owner was friendly, responsive, and made everything easy. We’d definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This rental property is the best one we have ever stayed in! Everything was perfect! The setting was beautiful, the home was immaculate and everything you could possibly need was in their home. The location was also wonderful! 3-4 minutes to downtown! Great experience! We hope to go back again one of these days!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette S.

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

Perfect Home for our family vacation!

We chose this beautiful home because of its location as well as the fact we could bring our family dog! Everything was clean, super comfortable and so charming- from the relaxing screened in porch to the great kitchen to the outdoor fire pit area. Our adult children loved staying here with my husband and me for a full week of hiking and shopping and dining in the gorgeous Highlands! We had the best time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the adorable Blue Bird Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

July stay

Great house for a family, clean, wonderful location,great host
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highlands

We loved the cottage! Well decorated, clean, comfortable , and of course, the location was excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Cozy retreat

Loved this home, and the owner was super communicative about the snow and how to navigate it. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody N.

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

Bluebird Cottage

The Bluebird cottage is a well done, attractive ,clean rental that is a easy walk to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Talbott O.

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

Cozy House Convenient to Downtown Highlands

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house as it was convenient to downtown and a nice house and allowed us to bring our dog to also enjoy Highlands with the many other dog owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Enjoyable

We absolutely loved the property. It was exactly what we were expecting from the description and was spotless!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

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

October Stay in Highlands

Very comfortable, well stocked house. Nice living spaces, great fenced patio with firepit. Lovely surroundings. Away from town but an easy walk into town.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

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

Bluebird Day Cottage

Perfect place to stay in Highlands! Close to downtown, quiet and French Dog friendly! Super nice having the fenced in area for our little Cookie! House was super clean and very livable! Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Wonderful Stay

Thank you for opening your beautful home. The stay was enjoyed by all. Appreciate the cleanliness, the well appointed layout, decor and home features. Both inside and out. Location was on point.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Absolutely beautiful property!!

My partner and our two young children and our two dogs stayed at Bluebird Cottage. We frequent the Highlands and loved finding this gem. Location is perfect and the hosts could not have been more accommodating and helpful. This is a great place and we would highly recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Delightful in Every Way!

This lovely cottage over delivered in every way. Spacious, immaculately clean, exceptionally well appointed. We used both indoor fireplaces every night and had fun playing cards and the PacMan Maxine in the evenings. The kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware to make meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul b.

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

home nestled in the woods

Spacious accommodations , comfortable. Screened porch and fenced courtyard were great spaces to relax. The kitchen was well appointed. The house was close to town but situated in the woods .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merissa M.

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

Clean Comfortable Home

My friend and our three children loved our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable. We would definately rebook again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Wonderful family time at Bluebird Day Cottage!

My wife, 12-year-old son, 9-year-old son, dog, and I had wonderful time staying 4 nights in this lovely and cozy home during the boys' spring break. This was an ideal location to explore the many natural wonders of the area and to easily access the charming town of Highlands. We ate dinner in the screened in porch and made s'mores in the fenced-in fire pit area. The hosts put a lot of thought into making it an easy experience for us. I strongly recommend this to families with or without dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Great spot for a relaxing mountain vacation!

The house was perfect for my husband and me to relax for a week. It was clean and comfortable and looks just like the photographs in the listing. The screened in porch was a perfect spot to read a book. The location is fantastic. You feel like you are tucked away in the mountains, but it is an easy 10 minute walk to the shops on Main Street in case you feel the urge to get out and about. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

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

Great stay, will definitely come back!

My family really enjoyed the stay here and will definitely come back and stay here. The home was really perfect for my family in size and comfort. It is great location, really close to town with a nice kitchen and appliances for cooking and we loved the patios and screened porch. The kids liked all the TVs. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

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

Enjoyable Long Weekend in Highlands NC

We were thrilled to see that the house was as represented. It was clean and comfortable, well appointed with all that we needed. We especially appreciated their guidebook that told us about the house, places to shop and buy groceries, and outdoor activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Wonderful Cabin!

The only downside was the road noise from the screen porch. Other than that, it was a super clean and well-equipped cabin! Our family enjoyed the chess table, as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kitt W.

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

Beautiful Home

Decorated beautifully. The home was stocked with everything we needed. We had our dog with us and were pleasantly surprised to find two dog bowls, a large barrel of dog treats, and a spare leash in the home. The enclosed area with the fire pit made for a nice sitting area. Screened in porch was lovely. Two gas fireplaces made it a very cozy place home. All lighting and remotes were labeled which made navigating the place very easy. Would definitely recommend this property and will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Family getaway to experience fall

Our family of four, plus our two corgis traveled from Florida to this amazing property. The property has every amenity you would want in a vacation home. Secluded but close to town. Fire pit, indoor gas fireplace, and all the kitchen supplies one needs to prepare simple to extravagant meals. This property does not miss the mark on anything! If you are looking to visit Highlands, NC, this place is checks all of the boxes!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg H.

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

Wonderful relaxing mountain vacation!!

The property was amazing and we totally enjoyed the two seating areas with a gas fireplace and the two bar areas. We brought fire wood and enjoyed two fires in the pit are with s’mores. The beds and linens were very nice and the bunk bed room was perfect for our toddler. We did not walk into town due to the traffic on the main road, but we would have with just adults. The fenced in area was perfect for our small dog, especially during out two cold days, one with snow flurries. An A+ destination!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024