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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a window with a view of trees, and a door leading to a balcony.
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A rustic wooden structure with a sloped roof, surrounded by dense greenery and a variety of plants.
A bedroom with two beds, wooden headboards, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a large window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 12 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 13 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Dry Falls - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 14 min drive - 7.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Klapdohr - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |

Welcome to FinchSong Cottage, a cozy mountain escape nestled on a private 3-acre lot at the base of Shortoff Mountain in Highlands, North Carolina. Just 4.5 miles (under 10 minutes) from Main Street Highlands, enjoy easy access to charming shops, restaurants, waterfalls, and scenic hikes like Secret Falls, Dry Falls, Glen Falls, and Sunset Rock.

Perfect for escaping the heat in the summer or enjoying vibrant fall colors, this retreat blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Relax in the private hot tub, cozy up by the indoor fireplace (complimentary firewood included from October–April), or unwind at the outdoor fire pit under the stars.

The cottage includes:
• A fully equipped kitchen
• Two spacious bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• A covered porch with mountain breezes
• A large, paved driveway with easy parking

Kid-friendly and ideal for families or romantic getaways, FinchSong Cottage offers plenty of space to relax, recharge, and reconnect with nature. Guests enjoy full access to the home, yard, hot tub, and all living areas.




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The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

743643

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Highlands, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Old Edwards Club and Whiteside Mountain nearby.

Is parking available on site at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace |?

Yes, every house at Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | comes with a balcony.

Charming Highlands Cottage | Hot Tub | Fireplace | Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb C.

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

Get away weekend

Beautiful, restful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

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

Great spot!

Great location close to downtown Highlands. House has everything you would need and the hot tub was a major plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lenora T.

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

Highlands Visit

Nice property - spacious, clean rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Charming and well appointed; great property

We loved our stay here. Well designed, plenty of room and comfortable with a highly functional kitchen and laundry machines. It had two large decks with wonderful views of the forest, a modern hot tub, and a large private lot. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

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

Perfect getaway cabin

A wonderful property and all the amenities for a perfect weekend in the mountains. We enjoyed the hot tub and ate outside on the lovely porch. Thank you for offering your home on VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

RELAXING

Beautiful cozy cottage with great outdoor fire pit and hot tub. Convenient location to Highlands and Cashiers. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry K.

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

Thanksgiving holiday

Loved the cabin and location; perfect for family of 4; short easy access to Highlands; only negative is TV is mounted way to high to enjoy; simple fix on a stand or furniture in the right corner. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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

Fantastic!

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leesa C.

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

Perfect Weekend!

We enjoyed a perfect weekend at the cabin! A lovely cabin in a beautiful setting. Had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Close enough to everything but remote enough for peace and quiet. We hope to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susie G.

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

Great for family of 4

This was a wonderful home, location and setup for a family with young children. The perfect weekend getaway. Host was very responsive to questions and helpful. Great in between for Highlands and Cashier visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy I.

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

Amazing Stay!

What a perfectly appointed mountain cottage! So serene and peaceful! We loved every minute of our stay at Finchsong. Very quick response time to a slight issue with the hot tub by the owners. We were very impressed! Would love to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Fathers day/Birthday weekend

This property is very private, with open spaces to have children run around. The covered porch off the back is awesome, we ate every meal out there. Everything was provided, to make your stay complete, with very comfortable furniture. The linens, the beds, the kitchenware, all were perfect. We will definitely mark this as a property will come back too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

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

Great place to stay near Highlands and Cashiers

FinchSong Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. The cabin is in a quiet and secluded area in a great location to enjoy everything in the Highlands-Cashiers area. The cabin is new, beautiful and cozy with attractive furnishings and decor and a nice kitchen. Our favorite part of the cabin was the hot tub, which we enjoyed each night we were there. Curt and Renata, the hosts, were great to work with and were very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

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

Wonderful home!

We had the most wonderful stay at this home for the 4th of July holiday. The home was perfect for our family of 4. It is wonderfully equipped with everything needed and the amenities (outside fire pit with firewood, indoor fireplace, hot tub, etc) are fantastic. The neighborhood is off the beaten path and I enjoyed walking the nearby woods. Yet still a quick drive to town in Highlands. The host was wonderful and responsive. Possibly our favorite Highlands home in all our years going.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and clean - loved it

This house was very spacious and suited our 4 member family very well. Convenient to hiking trails, shopping and restaurants.. Very attractive too! We had a little bit of trouble checking in, as the lockbox was not working but we were able to reach the owners by phone. It would have been nicer to have the lights on when we got there, since we arrived after dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

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

Great stay!

Overall, it was a great stay! Beautiful house and scenery, feels remote, but is only a few min from downtown highlands. Lots of privacy. Our only problem with the property is that the road to it is gravel and has some potholes and the driveway is super steep. An SUV would probably be fine, but I drive a Hyundai Elantra and it got a bit tossed around and a little trouble getting in and out, I would definitely recommend driving a car with a little bit higher clearance to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley N.

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

Relaxation at its finest!

This cottage was in the most perfect location for us to get to Highlands and Cashiers and all the nearby hiking trails we wanted to hit. Its wooded setting provided us with complete quiet (I don't think I've ever heard such quiet!) and privacy while still being able to hop in the car and get to where we wanted to go. The covered back porch was the most relaxing spot for coffee and reading in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. We grilled every night for dinner and the kitchen had everything we needed. Hot tub is perfect and clean! Fire pit is great with comfortable chairs and corn hole in the yard! Highly recommend for a couples getaway or a family with 2 kids. We would love to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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