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Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands Hills, this cabin is adjacent to Nantahala National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Dry Falls - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 31.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6

Enjoy a peaceful cabin getaway on Apple Lake, 5 minutes from Highlands, NC. Highlands is a small charming mountain town with great restaurants, spa, theater, music concerts, and shopping. At over 4100 feet in elevation, there is rarely a hot summer night. This cabin has large cathedral ceilings, and a huge wood burning stone fire place. You are minutes from scenic waterfalls and hiking trails. Enjoy cooking your own meals, paddle a kayak on the lake or fish for bass or brim from a private dock. Enjoy eating on the covered porch or two decks, and watching the hummingbirds fly by. Wonderful for a family vacation or romantic getaway!

Pet Policy:
We permit Dogs ONLY (no cats, birds, snakes, etc.) on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee. Visiting pets must be on a Flea Prevention program.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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

Rules

On departure, all dirty dishes need to be in dishwasher.
On departure, remove bed linens and towels and put in laundry room
On departure, lock door and put keys in key lock and return to door, or leave inside house.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee $25/dog. No dogs on furniture.

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Cabin not child proof. Need to wear lifejackets

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 26
Property Registration Number I have completed the training.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cabin?

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

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking available at the cabin.

Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What do couples enjoy most about Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace, a jetted bathtub, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6?

No, but all cabins at this cabin have jetted bathtubs.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6?

Yes, every cabin at Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6 comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.

Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay K.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The deck over the lake was the highlight! What an amazing bonus. It was our first time to the Highlands. Our visit exceeded our expectations. When we first arrived the house it did have a bit of a “pet friendly” smell but it did not last. I wish the upstairs had more privacy and separation so the adults could stay up later in the living room but as it turned out with all the hiking and outdoor activities we did during the day, us parents were ready to go to our room when the kids were ready to go to sleep. I would absolutely stay here again! I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMELIA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cabin

My husband, pup and I had a lovely stay! The cabin is cozy and has everything you need for a stay in the mountains. Location is ideal with town just a few minutes away and central jump off spot to get to many great hikes in the area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was perfect for our family of four. We loved the location to downtown Highlands and the private lake access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Highlands Stay on the Lake

We had an incredible month at this great lake cabin in Highlands. The house was incredibly clean, especially for being a cabin in a wooded area. It had literally everything you need for an awesome getaway — fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, plenty of room to stretch out, kayaks, life jackets, books, movies and games galore. The location is very close Main Street, Cashiers and everything Highlands has to offer. Mary was a great hostess and responded incredibly quickly when we had a question. As some had mentioned, the driveway was a little hard to navigate the first time you pull in, but you just back in and then it’s a cinch. We had such a great time and did not want to leave.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Loved the house. It's an open and airy design, so with kids, it could get a bit noisy. Lovely property. Recommend using the fireplace. We bought a pallet of kiln dried Oak from the landscape company right down the road and burned the whole thing. Super nice.....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

The cabin exceeded our expectations and the lake was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Me, My boyfriend, and our dog absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. The location was so perfect and in a quiet neighborhood. We loved being so close to downtown! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer on the lake catching fish !

One of the best stays ever! Owner is outstanding and very supportive of needs. Caught a 3 pound bass to boot!
Stayed 61 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Location

Will try and book for next summer
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff W., Altamont

Liked: Cleanliness

A little hidden but charming

The house is simple but still offers all you need. Pond behind is nice and is fun to fish. The road up and down the mountain into and out of Highlands can be unnerving. Especially when all the workers coming in or leaving Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

This house was amazing, a true hidden gem. Minutes away from both downtown and great hiking trails! The outside porch and dock are a great outdoor relaxing areas. The home had everything you need, very clean. We spent most of our time hiking, longest drive was about 30 minutes away. The owners were very responsive with all questions. If you pass up renting this house it will be a mistake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay

This property can’t be beat. Fantastic host, wonderful house, and peaceful location on a private lake. We are repeat guests and the house is well-maintained. It was cold while we were there and it was so nice to use the fireplace. This is our favorite place in Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lakeside cabin

If you are looking for a cabin in the North Carolina mountains, this is your place. It’s close to the downtown area and on a private lake. It has everything you need for a relaxing retreat. We arrived at peak leaf changing season and checked in with no problems. A special treat was the twinkle lights around the porch. Poo poori was a nice touch in the bathrooms; fireplace was awesome for us Floridians. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans and even spices. It has a very nice walkway down to the dock of the lake. My husband counted 50 steps. The beds were comfortable and one bathroom had a jacuzzi tub. We enjoyed sitting out on the covered porch overlooking the lake. The location was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Mary Ann and her family were super nice! Very nice home with wonderful location. All the comforts of home and more made it a wonderful month! Thank you!
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeside Tranquility in the Mountains

This is a perfect house in a perfect location. The owner has provided everything you could need, from area guide books and walking sticks, to cuddly furniture and a big-screen TV with cable for chilly nights, to bottled herbs for cooking. We had a hard time getting ourselves off the beautiful deck after coffee in the morning - the hummingbirds provided a great show at the feeders, and view of the woods down to the lake was lovely. The photos don't do it justice.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful Lake Home!

Our family (including dog) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Mary Ann is a fantastic host, and was super responsive to the one minor issue that occurred when we were there. The pictures don't do the home justice, as it is actually more spacious than it appears. We stayed for 5 full weeks and the use of the lake for fishing and kayaking was an added bonus for our teenage daughters. Look forward to staying again sometime!
Stayed 34 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely weekend in the Highlands

The house is beautiful and right on the bank of a lake. The pictures don’t do justice to the house. Mary Anne is a very warm, responsive and accommodating host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dru B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Lovely house. Excellent location close to Highway 64. This was appreciated as many Highland rentals can be remote. We enjoyed having our dog with us. The deck was great to hang out on and had a gate so we didn't have to worry about our dog wandering off. There is a quiet road next to the property and we were able to walk our dog on a one mile loop on days when we did not take her with us. The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. The owner was accessible when we had questions. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness

Another wonderful stay

We are repeat guests at this home. We love the layout of the home, location, covered back porch, fireplace and lake view. It was cold while we were there and enjoyed having a fire going in the fireplace. The owner is very communicative and this has become our go to spot in Highlands. It stays pretty booked, plan ahead to reserve your dates.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

We are repeat guests at this property and it was our first Winter stay. This home is clean, comfortable and has everything you need. It was great to have the fireplace going and the location is perfect. Mary Ann is a very responsive host and we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands for Christmas

My family and I had a great time over Christmas at this cabin. It’s close to town too! We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, cozy cabin, amazing host!

Location was excellent! Cabin was exactly as described and has everything you need. Host was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We had a hiccup with checking in but Mary Ann was fast to respond and find a resolution. The property has a lot of space for kids to explore, including the dock and beautiful view of the water. Our family of four and dog had the best time and we would come back to the cabin again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

The house was nice and clean, and the porch and lake are lovely. Only things that might cause problems: the steps to the loft are steep, an older person might have trouble, and the driveway is also steep but we got in and out fine. The owners were very responsive when we called.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, plenty of family room, great kitchen

We stayed here for a wedding in the Highlands. The kitchen was great, I found all the cooking utensils and containers I needed for every meal. The porch enclosure was great for pets and the pond was very pretty in the fall. If you stay for several days or have a lot of people, you may want to consider taking your trash, recyclables throughout your stay versus waiting till the end. It is really close and not a big deal, just didn’t think about taking it throughout. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021