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Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental

Family-friendly vacation home in Highlands

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and Whiteside Mountain. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dry Falls - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 38 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 42 min drive - 28.6 miles
  • Lake Keowee - 44 min drive - 34.0 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬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.

Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental

Sitting at 4,500 feet of elevation, this amazing home offers a 180-degree birds-eye view of the Cashiers Valley, lakes, and the mountains beyond. Perched high atop Whiteside Mountain's peak, the experience of being in this home is that of a peregrine falcon soaring through the air.

Cozy up to the fireplace in the living room while admiring the long-range mountain-views through its two-story-high wall of windows. A well-equipped chef's kitchen and dining room are just steps from the living room and the four-season room. Venture out onto the uncovered porch for some sunshine and enjoy the uninterrupted vistas. Wake up in the primary bedroom suite located on the upper floor, with a king bed, fireplace, large screen tv, wet bar, and jetted tub. Also on the upper level is queen bedroom with sweeping views and ensuite bath. On the main level there are two bedrooms. One with a queen bed and sliding doors, with a walk out to the adjoining four-season room to enjoy your morning coffee. The other is an additional queen bedroom and bath, which offers a fireplace and clawfoot tub.

There's something for everyone on the lower level with its family room and kitchenette, which is perfect for a movie night followed by a game of pool or table tennis. Another sleeping area provides more space for grandchildren with its rustic bunk beds as well as a full bath. A laundry room off the garage entry offers added convenience. Nearby, the Whiteside Mountain hiking trail is the picture-perfect setting for making lifelong family memories, and it is easily accessible up the end of the private drive. Holidays are a one week minimum.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find 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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 welcomes pets
  • 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 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 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

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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

1699-211382
Spectacular Mountain retreat

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Highlands and just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Whiteside Mountain. Old Edwards Club is also within a driving distance of 2.9 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Is there 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 Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental?

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

Does Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental have a hot tub?

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

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?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental?

Yes, every accommodation at Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

Spectacular Mountain retreat- First time this home offered as a rental Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Deborah H.

The views are beautiful. Kitchen had everything but was poorly organized. The microwave and range were not clean. The house has not been maintained well. Having codes to get into the gate and home worked very well. The home manager handled things quickly and professionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richmond G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and wonderful home! We will definitely be looking here first any time we want to come up to the Highlands area. Perfect accommodations for our group of 10. Host made check in very easy and everyone was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

Great place and location. The view is incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Beautiful view and home. Walk to Whiteside Mountain. A warm home with all you need and space for everyone. The view from back deck is a slice of Heaven. Pictures do not do it justice. Will make a return trip if home is available next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Getaway

This is a fantastic home that is perfectly designed, decorated and located to enable a large group of friends come together and have a fantastic time. The kitchen/dining/sun room are aligned to allow 8 adults to create and enjoy memorable, lingering, meals. The living room enables everyone to gather or to split up into separate groups, and the lower level hosts cutthroat pingpong, pool, or domino matches. When all done, the four spacious bedrooms are equally spacious and comfortable and get everyone ready to do it all over again tomorrow.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vera T., Chapin, SC/USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views in a fantastic area

This house is in a perfect area...so close to Whiteside Mt. Trail. The views are spectacular. Eddy, our contact was very responsive and available. The house is layed out perfectly - with each bedroom having its own bathroom. We enjoyed the porch the most! The outside of the house really needs some TLC. We would love to come back to this house! We would love to come back to this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earle H., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house amazing views

Great house. Responsive host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful week

Eddy the manager was wonderful! Beautiful home with special views.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

We had a great time, and the property was really nice. Comfortable home with great views. We did have some inclement weather with a lot of drizzle and fog, so finding the home at night was pretty awful. We couldn't see more than 5 feet in front of us driving up the mountain, the house numbers are black. If you plan to come up during the night and there is any fog, just be prepared.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Colorful Slice of Heaven

The fall leaves and views were perfect. We hit the perfect week. The house had incredible views. The house was great for what we needed. I love the location between Highlands and Cashiers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward D.

Liked: Cleanliness

My Best Rental Ever

I've rented large houses in Vail, Aspen, Deer Valley, Hamptons, Camden Maine and none of them were as beautiful or decorated like this one. We had nice china to serve our meals on. The views were spectacular and as advertised. Eddy, our house manager was incredibly helpful. If I go back to Highlands, I would want to stay here again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family & AMAZING view

The view alone is worth a stay here, but the house is beautiful, tastefully decorated (great art!!), has comfy furniture, lots of space for together and alone time plus a great, well-appointed kitchen for cooks. Our family of nine (grandparents, adult kids and their kids) would absolutely stay here again. The location right between Cashiers and Highlands is also a big positive!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Indre B., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway with a great view

We are highly satisfied with our stay! The house had spectacular views and everything you could ever need in a house away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked; you could easily cook the most intricate meal. The bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of clean towels provided. The downstairs space was perfect for entertaining. Overall, a very good experience! Can't wait to be back in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Namcy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views

Great views. The house sleeps 10 but only had 4 chairs. Eddy the property manager is great!!
Stayed 27 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Very clean and nicely arranged home with stunning views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jim G.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Many inexcusable complaints. Property was not prepared for use.

Gorgeous view and beautiful home. Drain field was over flowing in front yard; fireplaces not working, TV remotes needed batteries and still worked intermittently. House had not been properly cleaned.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place…

We did enjoy our time at the property. Perfect location between Highlands and Cashiers. We had activities planned in each so that mattered. Some little things to note, many light bulbs out and no trash bags provided. Otherwise perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Retreat

This property was a great place for our family. We filled every bedroom. The property and grounds are very spacious. The Wonderfully stocked kitchen allowed us to cook many family meals. Great location and easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021