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Chestnut Cottage

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A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, two white sofas, a brown armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide natural light and views of greenery outside.
A covered porch with wooden furniture and a stone planter.
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a stone foundation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Dry Falls - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 43 min drive - 33.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬6 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.

Chestnut Cottage

Charming mountain home, centrally located in a quiet, friendly neighborhood with it's own nature trail. Easy walk to a public park with walking track, baseball and soccer field. A quick, 7 minute drive to downtown Highlands or 15 minutes to Cashiers. Convenient driving distance to most waterfalls or trailheads of the area.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 and a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Highlands, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Bridal Veil Falls and Whiteside Mountain within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Chestnut Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a beautiful location for fall foliage
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

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

Great stay

Great quiet location close to the activities that Highlands has to offer. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Great stay!!

We had a great stay and the host was very responsive to questions. Will rent again and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet neighborhood...makes you feel the woods around you while being an easy drive to town!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for both Highlands / Cashiers areas. Property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Great trip and PERFECT stay!

My best friend and I had a great girls’ trip and stay at Kirk’s cottage. The location to main street, shops, and eateries was easy and short. The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet. It was the perfect setting! We had a great stay and couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tesa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is very quaint. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Close to town. In a very nice community and located near waterfalls and hiking trails. Lovely town to shop and eat out. The host, Kirk, went above and beyond for us. Highly recommended. We will definitely return. Try edelweiss pastry shoppe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Birthday Getaway

I brought my lovely wife up to Highlands NC to celebrate her birthday. She loved it!. The place was in a peaceful, beautiful wooded setting, super clean, roomy with a cozy feel and close to town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carolyn m.

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

Relaxing and enjoyable

The house was everything you see on the website Very warm and inviting. Very very clean. I can’t say enough good things about Kirk. He helped me with booking, got in touch with me in the process of getting me the information on how to enter the home once we arrived.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teddie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our three-night stay in Highlands. The location is just far enough out of town to be quiet and relaxing. The large living room windows offered beautiful sunset views, and the gas fireplace made it cozy. The home was clean overall, communication with the host was excellent, and we appreciated the keyless entry and having a washer/dryer. It was also thoughtful to have a Keurig ready when we arrived.A few things to note: this home seems designed for taller guests. The beds are quite high, and closet rods and the stacked washer/dryer controls were difficult to reach. One shower had a built-in seat and grab bar, which was helpful, though a handheld showerhead would be a nice addition.Only one bedroom had seating, so a chair or bench in the other would help while dressing. There’s no desk, and the dining chairs are low, making laptop use less comfortable.The unit is part of a duplex, but we heard no noise from neighbors. The only cleanliness issue was the freezer, which needed attention.Overall, a quiet, comfortable stay—especially for taller guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025