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Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House is nestled on the shore of Mirror Lake, offering a cozy retreat with breathtaking views. Unwind in the den by the wood burning fireplace or enjoy a BBQ on the deck overlooking beautiful Mirror Lake. With modern amenities like WiFi, flat screen TVs and full kitchen with appliances you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

Located on the shore of Mirror Lake and just one mile from Main Street in Highlands is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House. Our guest cottage is a cozy cottage that has been recently remodeled with all the amenities you need for your visit to Highlands. Our den features a wood burning fireplace with a gas starter. Our bedroom overlooks beautiful Mirror Lake with breath taking views. Our kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, china service for 6 and flatware service. Our cottage also comes complete with a washer/dryer. Flat screen televisions are located in the den and bedroom with cable service. Wifi is also in the house so you can stay plugged in if you like. Our cottage has a nice deck located on the side of the house with gas grill, outdoor seating and a small table. Our deck has beautiful views of Mirror Lake. All of this and just one mile from Main Street!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 - 21

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

Rules

Please park directly in front of cottage only.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station 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.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Cullasaja River Gorge. Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cottage; great and convenient location; close to everything we needed all weekend. And the water view was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely and very comfortable! Thank you for your kind hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn B.

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

Great location

Very clean! Great view. Tv didn’t work all weekend but owner tried to fix issue. Not a fancy place but had most everything we needed. Best part was visiting Highlands for the first time. Great restaurants and shopping. We visited Cashiers and Lake Toxaway saw beautiful waterfalls!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison C.

The location was great and check in/check out was seamless. The house however had a damp odor, know that it’s on the water and the air wasn’t on when we got there, we thought the AC would help. After the first night the dampness was bothering my husband’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

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

Perfect for a weekend trip

This cabin was exactly what we were looking for in a quick weekend trip. It was exactly as described on a relaxing portion of Mirror Lake. The cabin was clean, well stocked, and conveniently located to downtown Highlands and multiples hiking trails. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britton G.

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

Great place!

This little cabin is older with a nice bedroom that is a new addition. The interior has several steps so be aware of that. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location was super. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Anniversary trip

My wife and I stayed here for our 20 year anniversary. It was great. Mirror lake is right off the back deck and is so peaceful. It’s also located close to some great trails and waterfalls. Downtown is only a mile away with some great restaurants. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Great weather

Meet some nice people
Stayed 83 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

20th Anniversary Trip

We love Highlands, and this location was perfect. Close enough to town, but distant enough to get away from the crowds. It's a bit worn inside, but that lends to the woodsy mountainy vibe we were looking for. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A., Birmingham, AL

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

Short visit to Highlands

This is a fabulous little home only 1.2 miles from downtown Highlands. It was easy to find and easy to commute to downtown. The cabin was clean and fully stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

melaney s.

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient

Great location near town and with a view of Mirror Lake. Very comfortable and had everything we needed for a brief stay with a lot of coming and going. The floor plan is unusual, in that you have to walk through the restroom to get to the bedroom, but this wasn’t an issue for us. The den is a cozy place for morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

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

Nice location for quiet getaway

Nice accommodations for our anniversary trip. Was able to access lake to paddleboard which was great and really close to downtown highlands. You can’t walk there but it’s a 2 min drive. Only reason it’s not 5 stars is there’s definitely some moisture in the place which caused a lot of allergy symptoms for me during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We loved our time here in this property! Very clean, comfortable bed, stocked with all the amenities you would need. It felt like a cozy cabin with gorgeous trees surrounding, yet close to everything. The view from the bedroom overlooking the lake is beautiful. This cottage is perfect for a couple or someone solo. We were visiting Highlands when the temperatures dropped and the heat worked great in the cottage. The location is fantastic, about a 3 minute drive to the main streets. We would recommend this rental to anyone looking in the area for a nice, cozy, and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amberleia G.

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

Great host, decent stay

The house was clean and the process was simple, but it wasn’t quite what it is portrayed as being. It’s an old house and smells musty, it’s right off a main road, and it’s not like you’re opening your back door to the lake bc you have to walk around the house but it’s not a very natural walk. It is very close to downtown which is fantastic and it was quiet. The bedroom was great as it’s a newer add on. Overall we had a nice time, just not totally what I was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M., Marietta, GA

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

Cozy Cottage

Clean, comfortable, and well equipped. It worked! I wish the property was truly walkable into town, however, it’s not worth risking your life walking on that narrow, busy road with no sidewalk. Yet it is just a few minutes drive into Highlands, A special note should be made that the bed is only a full which is quite a bit smaller than the king or queen many are used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

candace a.

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

45th anniversary

Used the cottage as a base to go waterfall chasing for our 45th anniversary. We lucked out that it also happened to be near prime leaf peeping while we we there. The cottage is charming and rustic, and less than 5 min to the town of Highlands. There are many good restaurants, shops and activities to do in the area. The cottage has a comfortable queen sized bed, Tv, wifi, and a fully equipped kitchen. If needed, there is a washer and dryer. The back of the cottage sits directly on Mirror Lake by the dam. Despite being close to the road, it is very quiet, and convenient to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

NOT FOR SENIORS

The steps entering the house can be dangerous, especially when loading luggage in and out. Also the step going from living room to kitchen is fairly high and I almost fell once. The gas lighting wood burning fireplace has no instructions, and could be dangerous without knowing how to use it properly. There is only one smoke detector which is located in the bedroom. No carbon monoxide detector. Why would anyone put a full glass door in the bathroom? The bamboo shade doesn't help much for privacy! The TV was hard to figure out, and apparently there are no live local programming. We were watching a movie that was interrupted by a message "please connect to internet", at which time it went black. The only pluses were the bed was comfortable, the place was clean and the location is convenient. Maybe younger people would enjoy this more, but for us, we won't be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy and the shops were near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to town and venue for a wedding we were there to attend. No frills but quiet and adequate accommodations for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to town but a car is definitely needed to get there. Rustic but it fit our needs for the purpose of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

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

Great place

Quick weekend trip to Highlands. Cozy little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for a few nights. Right on Franklin it was easy to find and close to all happenings in Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

Great location

Clean and comfortable. Very peaceful on the lake. Great location-close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023