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Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown!

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, internet
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 577 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown!

Year-round adventure awaits just outside the door of this charming 2-bed, 1-bath cottage! Beautifully renovated, this vacation rental has been redesigned with travelers' comfort in mind - offering an incredibly cozy Highlands home base. Once you're settled, get ready to chase waterfalls like Bridal Veil Falls and tackle trails in Gorges State Park. Prefer indoors to outdoors? Easily explore the art galleries, eateries, and breweries of the area - all located within short driving distance.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Pet Friendly | Fire Pit | Recently Renovated

Perfect for a couples' retreat or family getaway, this well-appointed cottage will serve as an idyllic sojourn in the Appalachian Mountains!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin/Full Bunk Bed

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: Expansive deck w/ lounge furnishings, outdoor dining table, gas grill, forest views, fireplaces
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, dining table/island, drip coffee maker
GENERAL: Linens/towels, central A/C & heating, complimentary toiletries, open-concept living area, large flat screen TV w/ HBO, Netflix, & Prime, washer/dryer
FAQ: Free WiFi (Starlink), pets fee (optional, paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

IN-TOWN ATTRACTIONS: Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge (2.8 miles), The Bascom: Center for Visual Arts (2.9 miles), Highlands Performing Arts Center (3.3 miles), Highlands Nature Center (3.5 miles), Sunset Rock (3.9 miles)
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Whiteside Mountain (9.8 miles), Lake Glenville (16.4 miles), Black Rock Mountain State Park (19.5 miles), Gorges State Park (24.2 miles)
WATERFALLS: Sequoyah Falls (4.5 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (5.0 miles), Dry Falls (5.8 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (9.1 miles), Turtleback Falls (24.8 miles)
SNOW ACTIVITIES: Ski Sapphire Valley Resort (16.4 miles), Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park (57.0 miles)
EVENTS: Highlands Food and Wine Festival, The Highlands Village Square Art and Craft Show at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park
NEARBY TOWNS: Dillard (12.7 miles), Cashiers (13.3 miles), Sapphire (20.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (60.7 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (85.6 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: As seen in listing photos, this home is located just off of the main road leading to the Highlands. There may be some traffic passing by

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 825 square feet

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Renovated Highlands 3 Mi To
New! Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Mi to Downtown! Cottage
New! Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Mi to Downtown! Highlands
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About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Glen Falls - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown! located?

Situated in Highlands, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands Country Club and Glen Falls. Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Renovated Highlands Cottage 3 Miles to Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Great Stay

We had a great time in Highlands hiking and looking at the waterfalls. The house we stayed is was very clean and it was just enough for us. The host Lin was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was great for our Girls Getaway to Highlands. Communication was easy and helpful! Getting in and out was a little tricky (being right on the road and a curve) but we just went to the business on the right beyond the house and looped around to drive into the driveway! Worked out great! The cottage was cozy and cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fall Oct 2023

Property was just like Pictures. It is however located on a hair pin turn which was scary and noisy. Thank goodness for the chiropractor business where you can turn around. It was pet friendly but not pet safe. Would not recommend pets. Sun was great on porch for am but not afternoons.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy N.

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

Leaves a lot to be desired

We ended our trip early due to the lack of central air and some very uncomfortable beds. The property is relatively clean yet dusty. The patio is very nice but the grill was left rusty and dirty. There is very little outdoor area for dogs to go potty and as it’s stated in other reviews, the property is dangerously close to a very busy and curving road. I would not recommend this property to a friend and is totally inappropriate for pets. On a positive note, the property manager was very nice and helpful. The area lost power for a few hours the 1st night and he was very helpful with communicating with the power company. The photos accurately reflect the size of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Beth S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay

The reviews mentioned proximity to the highway relative to accessibility and noise but it was VERY noisy and busy to enter/exit. The photos on line look great but when we entered, there was a mouse trap (in full view) in the kitchen and a can of Raid on top of the fridge. A blind in the bedroom was broken along with other items. Several bulbs were burned out on the light fixtures. The outdoor cushions were torn up and the towels smelled moldy. I killed a spider and three large ants in the bathroom. We did not feel comfortable eating at the house so went out for every meal-including coffee. We actually cut our vacation short by one night. The booking and check-in process were very easy. We’re hoping to go back to Highlands in the future but will definitely choose a different property. We have owned rental properties so understand issues but we also understand customer satisfaction.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

John

Review of 2622 Dillard Road

We rented the cute cottage for two weeks. It was very well equipped. Very nice appliances. Excellent management. Wonderful large deck. Made one feel they were in a tree house. It is located right on the main road into town. Therefore, the constant traffic was very noisy. More so while sitting on the lovely back deck. Although there are 2 bedrooms, they are very small. And they both open to one bath. Hence, both bed- room doors open into the tiny bath. Not exactly convenient since the bath is so small and barely accommodates one person. Would I rent this cottage again? No But the location is great, and if your bathroom needs are not as important as mine, go for it.

8/10 Good

Monica R.

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

Cute home in highlands

Cute home only a couple of minutes from highlands city center. Nice deck space to relax after a day of hiking. Driveway is a little difficult as the listing states, but we never had any major issues getting in or out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will S., Washington, DC

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

Highlands House

Great property would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Very nice place

The property was very nice. It was a great location and only a few minutes from town. The property manager was very friendly and replied quickly. The only issue we had was dog hair from the previous guests. The couch and linens were covered in dog hair and the linens smelled like a musky dog. We contacted the property manager and they were very understanding and offered to come by and clean. We were able to clean everything ourselves, but due to our inconvenience we were offered a later checkout time. Our stay was very satisfying overall.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dillard Toad

Nice, quaint cottage. Great deck. Looked a little larger in listing narrative. While right on the road, traffic noise wasn’t too bad. TV reception was spotty. Really good location for getting into and around town. Overall, A-…. We’d stay there again…
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene A R., Gastonia

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

Cute Little Cottage

This was a very clean, cute cottage. Very well updated. Ad did not indicate it was only about five hundred square feet. The back deck was adequate and very nice. There was so much underbrush I could never see or hear the creek. I would recommend this location if smaller areas are your thing. Close to town. Owner very friendly and eager to solve any problem that arises.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Perfect

Perfect for 2-4 people/ family Close to Highlands, Cashiers and Dillard House in Georgia Great deck with gas firepit Very relaxing Owner excellent communicator!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Amazing stay

Everything was 5 star and we will back! Such a fun trip to Highlands which is in my favorite part of the country and this cottage provided everything we needed! A short ride into town and close by everything. Easy to get to and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

Pamela

Comfortable cottage

There is much to like about this cottage, in particular the deck. However, anyone renting needs to understand how close the cottage is (less than 20 feet) to a very busy highway with challenging sight distances for pulling in and out of the somewhat limited parking area.

10/10 Excellent

Phylicia W.

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

40 Anniversary

Accommodations were lovely and well-equipped. Very close to busy road but traffic settles in evening. Very small yard fence really needs to be repaired and grounds really desperately need to be maintained to give a safer place to be outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Jessica P.

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

Spring break electrical issues

The property had electrical problems that caused is to be without power And water for a day and a half. We decided to cut our vacation short by a day b/c this was not tolerable. The owner did offer to move us to another property about 30 minutes away. I nice offer, but inconvenient to pack up on the last day and move, just to pack again the next day. And with this we still would have missed the nice dinner reservations we had made for our final evening because we could not shower. We were offered a refund for the night we left early, but it did not seem to take i to account all of the fees that are incurred from the rental company and they said there would be no negotiations. It was unfortunate to cut our vacation a day short. Hopefully the electrical issues get fixed, b/c otherwise was not a bad place. It is very close to the road and quite small. I would say 2 people is a good number for this property, but otherwise very near the highlands.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Excellent spot

Great little cottage just outside of town. Owner was wonderful to work with. House is in great shape, clean and all new!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Mountain Cottage

We loved the location off this cute cottage perfect for a small family of 3 or couple. The only downside is that it is on a very busy road and we took our pup so we had to have her leashed the entire time which was fine. The bedrooms are located on the backside so you don’t hear any road noise. We would 100% stay again! Owner was great and the home was great for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

David H.

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

Lovely home, great area of North Carolina

Great property, newly renovated and very clean. Location is incredible. Great hikes very close by. Only downside is that it is on a relatively busy street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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8/10 Good

Dave

A really nice little cottage

We spent three nights at the cottage. It is very nicely decorated and feels "homey." The facility is well equipped, and we had everything we needed. Lin was an attentive host and answered our questions. The back balcony looking over the woods is one of the nicest features of the place. We were surprised at the amount of road noise and traffic, especially during daylight hours. The cottage is only a few feet from the side of the road, and during high tourist season, it is very busy. We were also apprehensive about how to safely negotiate the parking given limited visibility around the busy corner. A good place to stay, especially for two adults.

10/10 Excellent

Suzette H., Sarasota, Florida

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

Fun family vacation

Upon entering Highlands, the Winding roads through lush greenery is breathtaking! As we opened the door to our cozy cottage, we were thrilled at how beautiful and clean It was! Beautifully appointed, newly renovated, we walked out onto the deck and were greeted by a beautiful forest behind us. We could hear a waterfall!! It was so nice to have coffee and breakfast at the outdoor table, cozied up on outdoor couch in the evening with a nice glass of wine. About 1.5 miles away, we went on an amazing 2.5 mile hike at Glen Falls with our 7 and 8 yo children, saw the breathtaking Dry falls about 3 miles away , Went on a short 1 mile hike to Sunset rock just outside of downtown off Main Street, took a chilly dip at bust your butt falls about 6 miles away, went white water rafting at Nantahala outdoor Center about an hour and a half away, went on an amazing 5 mile hike to rainbow falls which was located in the Gorge State Park approximately an hour away. Downtown Highlands was super close, grabbed yummy pizza To go at Pizza Place of Highlands, Amazing Outdoor lunch at Wild Thyme, followed by Ice cream at Kilwins. The property manager Lin was extremely helpful, both prior to our arrival and during our stay, Answering all questions and giving great suggestions. Very comfortable beds, recliners, and the cookware was perfect! We enjoyed our stay so much, we will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Awesome stay in Highlands

The house is very nice. It is all we needed. Everything is new. Close to town and all the waterfalls. Lin was very helpful and great to work with. It really is a home away from home. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020