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~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

Family-friendly lodge in Highlands with a hot tub

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Perched on Highlands Mountain, Hunter's Lodge offers a serene mountain retreat with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This luxury home features handmade custom log details, gourmet kitchen with mountain views, and fireplaces inside and out. With hiking trails nearby and a fully stocked home complete with thirsty towels and down comforters.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Located in Highlands, this lodge is in the mountains. Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Highlands Country 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 Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Parker Meadows Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cullasaja Falls - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dry Falls - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kilwin's - ‬15 min drive

About this property

~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
A firepit, a garden, and an arcade/game room are just a few of the amenities provided at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and babysitting service.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Golf privileges (optional), a foosball table, and table tennis
  • Smoke-free premises, books, and local meal delivery service
  • Games, a video library, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' offer perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with hair dryers and soap
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Rules

All trash must be bagged and tied. $100 fee applies Do not leave any food or crumbs on counters-- ants. $75 charge-early check in or late check out
Outdoor hot tub must be covered and strapped. All boxes must be broken down and stacked between garbage receptacles. $75 fee will apply if not done.
Damaged or missing items will incur fee. If dog is approved, all waste must be picked up. No pups on beds or furniture to avoid fees.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Must have written approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'

Frequently asked questions

Is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' pet-friendly?

Yes, ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' located?

This family-friendly Highlands lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls and Cliffside Lake Recreation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 177 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Hunters lodge

Nice property, i like the fact that its remote. The owners were responsive to messages. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

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

Great experience

We loved the mountain lodge—great character, comfortable, good amenities, comfy beds. Hosts DJ & Hunter were very helpful & responsive to any questions. A special thanks for the info re: hikes. Bartram Trail near the house was spectacular, even on a cloudy day. Thanks & we plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Paradise!

This was the perfect property for our Motorcycle getaway! The area is so Beautiful, Waterfalls are spectacular, roads are perfect for our Riding. We spent so much time under the covered entry and the back patio it was amazing! The Kitchen was perfect for cooking our dinners! Overall one of the Best vacations and VRBO's ever. I have to give a Big Thank You to DJ our Host, she went above and beyond helping me with everything, I will be back to this Property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Great Mountain cabin

... I say cabin but the house is sizable, with more room than I expected. The location is great with nice views, while reasonably close to Highlands. It has an outdoor fireplace on the deck, as well an indoor one. We enjoyed sitting on the deck every evening (when we weren't in the hottub). You can book this property with no regrets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg M.

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

Christmas in Highlands

Owner very responsive. Property is unique and very secluded but close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Cozy Cabin with Stunning Mountain Views and Exceptional Hospitality!

We had an amazing stay at this cabin! The mountain view was absolutely stunning, and we couldn’t get enough of it. The host was incredibly responsive and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay. Getting to enjoy the snow was an unexpected bonus that made the trip even more special. We can only imagine how breathtaking the view must be in the fall when the leaves change colors. This was a perfect getaway, and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teddy K.

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

Great Time at The Hunter's Lodge

Enjoyed a nice quiet Thanksgiving week at the property. Everything was perfect. Beautiful area, near plenty of National Forests and Parks. We had a great time. The Cabin was very comfortable and nice. Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

We loved this property and enjoyed unplugging with our family for 4 nights. Will definitely be Back

We loved the Hunters Lodge experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wonderful watching the sun rise over the mountain!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Elk Grove

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

Family Time

We enjoyed our time together at the Lodge and definitely will plan to stay again. Location was perfect for us and lots of room to spread out as a family. Play room was a huge hit with younger crowd and hot tub was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICK C., Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Short and perfect Getaway!!

If you want to get away from the craziness of the world and reconnect with nature, this is the place. Well taken care of and with all the basics covered. I will stay again if I can find the time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Great Memorial Day weekend

We had a great time at this property. It was very nice and the view was beautiful! We’re planning on renting it again in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Hunters Lodge

Our family recently stayed at this lovely property. The standouts were the fantastic scenery from the property, great for family entertainment & feeling of truly being in the North Carolina Mountains. We would re-visit this property again James Henderson
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

What a house!

Great stay in a terrific house! DJ was very accommodating. Would recommend to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great cabin, awesome location

Great location near Highlands but private mountain getaway. Loved the Highlands Hiker book owners left with great tips on nearby hikes. Jacuzzi and fire pit and great views! Awesome huge cabin with tons of games and ping pong table and foosball- we never ran out of things to do!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie S., McKinney, TX

Great place!

Cabin was great! Hands down the most well stocked VRBO rental I’ve ever seen. Owner was very responsive to any needs when we were there and checked in with us during the stay. Game room was great for the kids. It was just 4 of us so plenty of room to spare. Met all expectations and hope to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best stay ever!

This was such a wonderful experience in an amazing house with incredible views. The hosts were very accommodating and responsive. The house is nicely decorated and gives you the quintessential mountain experience. My kids didn’t run out of any activities and had a blast playing in the game room and outside. We will absolutely stay here again. Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Best vacation ever!

It was like going to a 5 star resort in the beautiful mountains. The cabin was gorgeous and fully stocked with everything you could ever need for a great vacation. Chef's kitchen with top of the line appliances, beautiful rock fireplace, very comfortable beds with all the linens, breathtaking views of the mountains. Very private and a great place to get away from it all without being too far from town. The owner was very easy to contact and attentive to needs. Will definitely come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

allison l.

spring break vay cay

Our family had a wonderful stay at hunter's lodge! Well equipped, just as good as the photos, and beautiful scenery all around. The one drawback was poor lighting, as many light bulbs were out (this happened in several rooms). There is excellent hiking in the area, gorgeous waterfalls along the road to town, and friendly businesses in highlands.

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Paradise Found

Arrived late October for some COOL & COLOR and received both. House was perfect for us. Extremely well equipped mountain home with great views off expansive porch. DJ was very responsive to a minor issue we had getting it fixed within hours of our reporting. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend trip

Nice property about 5 miles from downtown highlands. With great views from huge deck and from bedroom balconies. Very clean. Bed upstairs was so comfortable, I complained when I got Home. WiFi can be a little spotty, but that’s part of the deal when you’re in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Beautiful mountain cabin

We absolutely loved this house. We had 4 adults and 4 1/2 kids. The children loved the bunk bed room. The other 2 rooms with queens were very comfortable, clean and had great views. The house was very well kept and fully stocked with everything we needed. The views were incredible. We cooked smores in the fire pit one night and the children loved it. About a 15-20 min very windy drive to Highlands, but worth it. I would definitely recommend this cabin to others and we will hopefully get to return ourselves!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Gainesville fl

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

Fabulous Property

We enjoyed every minute we were at Hunter's Lodge. It is a fantastic property. The view from the porch is amazing. What a perfect place to spend Thanksgiving and with the outdoor area it would be fantastic in the summer. The property is large so you never feel like anyone is nearby. Your kitchen is amazingly equipped. The only thing we felt missing were wine glasses, but that was no big deal. We could definitely tell, based on some of your decor, you must enjoy wine as much as we do. Thank you again for having such a wonderful home and sharing it with us. MHS
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Uwe R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin, but hot tub did not heat up

The cabin was very nice, in fact in real life it still looked nicer than in the pictures. Foosball and ping pong table were great, too. Unfortunately, the hot tub did not heat up (and was too strongly chlorinated), which was a bummer, particularly after a day of rafting. Communication was friendly, but we would have liked to receive the check-in information a bit sooner. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Chattanooga, Tennessee

Idyllic

From the moment we rolled up to the front door of Hunter's Lodge, we knew we were in for a wonderful girl's weekend! Everything you have seen in the photos is accurately represented....only better. We all had our own bedrooms and bathrooms. Every creature comfort was addressed. However, as beautiful and comfortable the house was, we spent the majority of our time out on the back porch. We started in the morning with a cup of coffee and wound up the day looking at the stars. I can't wait to plan another trip to the Highlands and bring my husband. ***** for sure!!!!!