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Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, books

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax

Newly renovated! Relax with the whole family. Peace, privacy, and proximity to the outdoors, world-class shopping, and dining await at this charming Highlands vacation rental in the Mirror Lake neighborhood. Relax in the renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath living space or step outside to fire up the grill and fire pit for a BBQ. Head about 1 mile into town via the Highlands Greenway and explore local restaurants, shops, and entertainment. A unique landscape of waterfalls, trails, and mountain peaks.

Covered parking for 1 car, space for 3 cars.

Property manager

Bree and Boyd

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Similar properties

Exterior

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 61 reviews
The price is €398
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

9685

About the area

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Glen Falls - 12 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax located?

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

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Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Gorgeous neighborhood 5 minutes from downtown Highlands and close to lots of hiking. Home is small, but very nice, clean and comfy. Nice outside area in the back to sit outside. Great for 4 people. The hosts are very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This was a great place to stay—100% recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

I loved staying at this cabin with my dogs. It was very clean and perfect for staying close to town for eating and shopping. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Great house for a getaway, nice kitchen, bathrooms, fire pit, host very quick to respond to questions!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful weekend in Highlands. The house is in a great location and had everything we could want/need for our stay. We look forward to returning soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We had a great stay. The house is immaculate and close to town. Easy and pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Efficient and nicely designed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

My fiancé and I had a wonderful stay at Hidden Bear. The house was beautiful, clean, and close to town. The hosts also checked in and made sure we had everything needed! Would definitely recommend for your Highlands trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Thank you for sharing your cottage! So very clean, easy check in, and cozy beds! Love the carport area for easy unpacking! The balcony was Roxie’s cozy hang out place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Completely updated home conveniently located in Highlands. Very clean and the outdoor space is so welcoming. Excellent communication with owners before, during and after our stay. 100% recommend this property for a stay in Highlands, NC!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

This was my second stay here. It is lovely and comfortable. The outdoor dining table and sitting area are a plus. So is the Webber gas grill. The house has been updated. The bathrooms and kitchen are very nice. I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

I have never done a VRBO and I wasn't sure what to expect. My wife chose the property and I was a little anxious about what we might get. As soon as we pulled in the driveway, I felt like maybe she had made a good choice. Then, I opened the door and WOW! What an amazing, cozy little home! Everything was clean and new and I immediately felt at home. Bree and Boyd (our hosts) were very clear and concise with instructions and protocol. They kept in touch just enough to let us know that if we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. The property itself is lovely as well, nestled on a hill with a spacious backyard with a firepit and adirondack chairs and a light string around the area that provided the perfect atmosphere for relaxing in the mountains. The other bonus was that the house is 5 minutes from downtown Highlands! We will definitely be back to stay at Hidden Bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

So convenient to town. Cute and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great stay at house. Great location and kitchen was well equipped. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

We had a 2 night stay at Hidden Bear Cottage and loved it for our little family of 4. The cottage has been updated and was very comfortable for us. The kids loved running around in the backyard and we loved the fire pit and scenery. Close to town but still secluded. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Lovely cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We enjoyed this home. It was very convenient to Highlands and met our expectations based on the listing. It was clean, well equipped, located in a pretty location to enjoy the fall leaves. The size was perfect for us and our small dog. The owner checked on us during the stay and answered the very few questions we had. We would wholeheartedly recommend this house for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The house interior is modern with an attractive, spacious, open plan. Very clean, comfortable with all necessary amenities. Located in a good neighborhood, there was little noise and lots of privacy. Liked the big front and back yards, fire pit, covered parking. Five minutes to town with plenty of places to walk. We were there10 days and had a great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

An absolute game changer to our family vacation. Perfect cozy size for myself, husband and two small kids. Quaint, clean and really nicely decorated. Has everything you need and perfect/close distance to Highlands. Would like to stay again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10

The property was great. We experienced a little hiccup with check-in but it was addressed immediately. A suggestion that I have is that it would be nice to have hangers in the closets. We don't normally travel with them and had to use the shelves in the closets instead of being able to hang shirts, jackets etc. An outside broom would be helpful too to move the leaves off the driveway as they get slick. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Had a wonderful time . Relaxing and the fall trees were absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

My husband and I stayed a week at this mirror lake cottage and truly had a enjoyable time. The place is just as pictured if not even a little more spacious, we loved the multiple outdoor seating areas. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to make meals and enjoy leftovers. It was cozy and comfortable, nicely decorated and we stayed plenty warm during the cold snap. We had no issues and did not contact Evolve during our stay but I did end up adding an additional night shortly after booking and the customer service was great to deal with. I would recommend this listing to couples or small families, we loved that it is pet friendly and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10

THERE IS NO AC! The listing did not say there was, our error in not looking closely. It is sufficiently hot in highlands in August, we will not rent again in Highlands without AC. The rental is a pleasant walk (but long at 1.8 miles) to downtown Highlands, or a really short and easy drive. The yard is large, relatively flat, great for dogs, plenty of parking. Also, a nice fire pit with firewood and comfortable chairs. The house is small, barely OK for us as a couple, maybe OK for a couple with young kids, too cozy for 2 couples as 2nd bedroom is very small. While there are nice outdoor spaces, none are covered, and the outdoor furnishings are spartan. The management was unhelpful on a request for a 2-hour early check-in (house was not rented the day before), or providing kitchen items that you would expect in a rental. There was one coffee mug (and a couple of huge mugs that you might use for soup), the toaster did not work properly, no cushions for outside iron chairs. We made the management company aware of these things early in the rental, they chose not to address them. No one of these things are terrible, but put them all together and it diminishes the experience. The furnishings and appointments in the house (dishes, pots, pans, etc.) are minimal, kind of like a college apartment. Would not stay here again.

10/10

We had a great stay! Clean, welcoming, good location to town, a sweet outdoor spot for lots of great conversations by the fire, and close to hikes-views and waterfalls. We would consider staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022