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1930's Highlands Hideaway, Restored Cozy Cabin, Dog Friendly, Fiber Optic WI-FI

Cabin in Highlands, NC

4 guests·2 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.9 · 31 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Sip coffee on dual porches, listening to owls and birds.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 17% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Minutes from downtown Highlands with private driveway and easy access.

What guests are saying

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4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 31 reviews

Guests consistently praise the cabin for its cleanliness, comfort, and cozy atmosphere. Many appreciate the well-maintained amenities and thoughtful details in the decor. The peaceful location adds to its charm, making it a great retreat for couples and families alike. Reviewers commend the clear communication from the host and the ease of access to local attractions. Visitors enjoy the dog-friendly environment, enhancing the overall experience for pet owners.

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Property details

Experience a tiny little glimpse into the past in this cozy restored cabin, 1.3 miles from downtown Highlands, built before the days of huge, looming, extravagance. 640 square feet with bunk bed room and living room and bath on main floor, and kitchen and master with en-suite bath downstairs. An accurate representation of the time period, this home features gorgeous original hard wood flooring, and two perfect porch's for relaxing while listening to the native owls and birds. Outfitted with modern conveniences like great WiFi (490 Mbps) Fire stick TV and beautiful furnishings you will have everything needed without all the headache. The downstairs porch is ready for a late evening meal with our charcoal grill or upstairs to just sit back & listen to sounds of the wildlife while enjoying a fire in the new smokeless wood burning fire-pit. A perfect nook for relaxation with a cottage feel. During the winter enjoy the deep woods with the winter view. If you are here during the snow, hear the silence... the sparkling and occasional bird track in the crispness of snow. Privacy, with private driveway and parking. While we welcome all ages, please be diligently cautious with children under 5 due to varying levels on the property and stairs and step down in the home. **This home has stairs to the downstairs master and kitchen. A handrail and lighting are provided however this home may not be appropriate for those with mobility issues or physical limitations. *The master shower has a low ceiling height and a teak shower bench has been provided for taller guests. ** Dog friendly(no other pets allowed), fees apply Minimum age to book this property is : 18

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Bunk Bed

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Julie

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October 2025

Lovely cabin, easy check-in, responsive host!

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Johan

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September 2025

We had great stay in Highlands. Beautiful place, perfect for family w small kids.

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Jennifer & Keith

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August 2025

We had an incredible stay at this mountain cottage, which exceeded our expectations in every way. Holly was always available to answer our questions, and the location was unbeatable - just a stone's throw from downtown Highlands and perfect for walking. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic getaway!

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Maureen

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July 2025

We enjoyed our stay in the Highlands area. Holly was very responsive and prompt. Thanks for being a thoughtful host.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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