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Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!!

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A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, leather armchairs, a dark-colored sofa, and large windows offering a view of trees.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a wooden deck, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2893 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Bridal Veil Falls. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 44 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 46 min drive - 36.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Klapdohr - ‬5 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.

Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!!

Looking for a romantic couples getaway with that someone special? Need to get away from the kids for a weekend? Exhausted from work and need to decompress with some environmental stress relief? Whatever the reason, we've got you covered! This mid-century Highlands home is secluded but also less than 2 miles from the heart of Main Street. This is our second home that we've recently renovated, and is now available for rent on select dates. Walk to Smokehouse BBQ or On the Veranda restaurants, or drive five minutes to the heart of Main Street for world class shopping and gourmet restaurants. Or just hang out at home, enjoy the updated kitchen, crank up the fireplace and take in the view from the living room, dining room or bedroom through the new floor to ceiling windows that span the entire back of the home. Or get outside, immerse yourself in nature on the front or back deck, and enjoy the sound of the creek that runs through the property. Keep an eye out for the deer who love to stop by!
We love our home because of the seclusion yet proximity to Main Street and have worked hard to create a relaxing mid-century couples mountain retreat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!
NOTE: This is a 1 bedroom home intended for a maximum of 2 guests. It is not child or pet friendly, so unfortunately we cannot accommodate either. Thank you for respecting this restriction!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 893 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

Pets and Children are not allowed. Home is not child or pet friendly. Thank you.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

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

Is there parking available at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Does Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! have a hot tub?

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.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! ?

Yes, every house at Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! comes with a balcony.

Couples Retreat - Secluded Mountain Home Minutes From Main Street!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laird M.

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

Wonderful Escape

This house was super clean, beautifully decorated and in such a peaceful location. We loved our stay there—easy to go into town and then wonderfully away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krista C.

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

Great stay!

The house was clean, newly renovated, and had beautiful forest views. The kitchen was well appointed. We loved the porch and proximity to numerous hiking trails as well as downtown highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Weekend Getaway

Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Myra & John B.

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

Perfect get away home near Highlands

Property just as described and photographed - lovely wooded setting , relaxing space indoors and on decks. Just wish we had more days to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful house! We will definitely stay there again. Amazing host, very easy to work with. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

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

excellent cabin

small cozy and convenient
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great location!

This is a wonderful house just minutes from downtown Highlands. Communication from owner was great and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Awesome getaway

We were attending a wedding in the area and this was the perfect spot to stay - quiet, relaxing, spacious for getting ready and decompressing after events.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelo T.

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

Great getaway!

Exactly as advertised. Smooth from beginning to end. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

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

Great Spot!

Perfect spot for two people to enjoy the highlands! The house is very private but close to trails, shops, restaurants and waterfalls. The bed was super comfortable and everything in the home was well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

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

Great get away

The perfect get away! Beautiful location with the perfect deck for enjoying the view and some wine. Clean and cozy. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Another great stay!

We just returned from another great stay in this cute house. It was so lovely to be able to enjoy the deck in the spring. We especially enjoyed being able to fall asleep listening to the creek outside the open bedroom windows. This is a great home base for all things Highlands…hiking, dining and shopping!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christophe T.

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

Great getaway

Well appointed home with lots of privacy. We are returning in August.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faith F.

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

Perfect getaway for two

The hosts did a wonderful job renovating this home. The deck and covered porch was a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors. The home is in a lovely private neighborhood. We definitely would like to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Paradise in Paradise

This home was beyond expectations! Everything was beautifully done, with high-tech gadgetry complemented by mid-century modern aesthetics. There are other homes nearby, but one really has to look for them - it's quiet and private. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

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

Beautiful Get Away!

We had an amazing time staying at this property! Alex was so helpful and incredibly communicative. Check-in was a breeze and the house was perfect! The views are beautiful and it’s so close to Main Street, but you feel like you’re far from anybody else. We can’t wait to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine Y.

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

Cute mid-century home close to town

Nicely renovated, quiet and private location close to town. Glad to have easy parking. Plenty of room for two. Comfortable king size bed. We enjoyed the deck for morning coffee and evening wine. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britni V.

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

Just perfect!!

This house is absolutely perfect. My husband and I had the best time. You feel like you are in the woods but you are 3-5 minutes from everything. We are already considering booking it again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Lovely location minutes from town!

My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Hickory Hill Home. It truly is a great location. It is nicely secluded, but so close to town. The best of both worlds! The house is everything you would hope it to be. Clean, cozy and comfortable. The work the hosts have put into it is evident. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Everything was perfect!

There's a reason why this property has all 5 star reviews. The house was exactly as described and the communication with the owner was excellent! I would definitely look here first when I come back to the area. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Great, Private Getaway!

This house is truly the best of both worlds... a very short drive from both downtown/shopping/attractions AND hiking/sightseeing, we were thrilled to experience it all! We were able to get away from it all and loved every minute... we had our own private sanctuary at this beautiful home. Appointed with beautiful finishes and everything you could need for your stay from coffee (and fixings) to a super comfy bed. The house is super clean and was so relaxing - I highly recommend lighting a fire and enjoying the view! We can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Couples Retreat.

Cannot say enough about our stay. The home was beautifully finished with amazing forest views. Only a short drive to downtown highlands. Everything a traveler could need was provided. House instructions were complete and very easy to follow. Alex, our host was wonderful to communicate with and very responsive. The only thing we did not like about our stay is that we had to leave. But we will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mande S.

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

Private House close to Town

Super cute, very clean and neat house close to town. It has a whole wall of floor to ceilings windows that opens to a nice balcony that overlooks the woods with no houses in sight, but is 5 minutes from town! It has a really nice stream that is relaxing on the side of the house. They even left a bottle of sparkling wine for us! A nice touch. The beds are comfortable foam mattresses and the hosts provide a nice list of recommendations for hikes and restaurants. There is also a 2nd bedroom with two twin beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

BEAUTIFUL home in beautiful setting.

We absolutely loved this home away from home! Everything was spotless and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need, even the surprise gift of a bottle of sparkling wine was appreciated. Sadly, my husband and I are not fans of hard mattresses. I was able to create a soft mattress with extra bed pillows on the couch, while my husband just dealt with the bed. We loved the house too much to ask for a refund to find a different place. Also, if you have any sort of car sickness issues, it's good to know that MANY of the roads to and from the house to hikes, restaurants, shopping are VERY curvy, but worth the drive to these fantastic locations. I would definitely stay again if they had a softer mattress. Also, be sure to find out the typical weather of the Highlands before you schedule. We stayed 4 nights and had 2 days of fog and rain, dampening our hiking plans, but the delightful fireplace took away the gloom. Then we drove to Asheville for the Biltmore Estate, where it was sunny and clear! I later looked up Highlands typical weather and it stated that it is one of the rainiest places on the east coast, yet I heard many people have second houses there for the cool summers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britni V.

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

Loved it!

Thanksgiving at this property was perfect!! Great location and perfect for two. We always stay at this house. I honestly do not think there is a better option for a couple in the Highlands.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022