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Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, books
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax

Newly renovated! Relax with the whole family. Peace, privacy, and proximity to the outdoors, world-class shopping, and dining await at this charming Highlands vacation rental in the Mirror Lake neighborhood. Relax in the renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bath living space or step outside to fire up the grill and fire pit for a BBQ. Head about 1 mile into town via the Highlands Greenway and explore local restaurants, shops, and entertainment. A unique landscape of waterfalls, trails, and mountain peaks.

Covered parking for 1 car, space for 3 cars.

Property manager

Bree and Boyd

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

9685

About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, and Highlands Dog Park. Cullasaja River Gorge and Bridal Veil Falls are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Highlands Escape, 1 mile to town - Retreat to the Mountains to Relax Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!
So convenient to town. Cute and had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Expectations Exceeded
I have never done a VRBO and I wasn't sure what to expect. My wife chose the property and I was a little anxious about what we might get. As soon as we pulled in the driveway, I felt like maybe she had made a good choice. Then, I opened the door and WOW! What an amazing, cozy little home! Everything was clean and new and I immediately felt at home. Bree and Boyd (our hosts) were very clear and concise with instructions and protocol. They kept in touch just enough to let us know that if we needed anything, all we had to do was ask. The property itself is lovely as well, nestled on a hill with a spacious backyard with a firepit and adirondack chairs and a light string around the area that provided the perfect atmosphere for relaxing in the mountains. The other bonus was that the house is 5 minutes from downtown Highlands! We will definitely be back to stay at Hidden Bear!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in the Mountains
I loved staying at this cabin with my dogs. It was very clean and perfect for staying close to town for eating and shopping. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
My Stay
This was my second stay here. It is lovely and comfortable. The outdoor dining table and sitting area are a plus. So is the Webber gas grill. The house has been updated. The bathrooms and kitchen are very nice. I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin for small group.
Great stay at house. Great location and kitchen was well equipped. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick but memorable stay
We had a 2 night stay at Hidden Bear Cottage and loved it for our little family of 4. The cottage has been updated and was very comfortable for us. The kids loved running around in the backyard and we loved the fire pit and scenery. Close to town but still secluded. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Bear Cottage
Thank you for sharing your cottage! So very clean, easy check in, and cozy beds! Love the carport area for easy unpacking! The balcony was Roxie’s cozy hang out place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and Close to Everything
Lovely cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Highlands Getaway
My fiancé and I had a wonderful stay at Hidden Bear. The house was beautiful, clean, and close to town. The hosts also checked in and made sure we had everything needed! Would definitely recommend for your Highlands trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newly remodeled home in Highlands, NC
Completely updated home conveniently located in Highlands. Very clean and the outdoor space is so welcoming. Excellent communication with owners before, during and after our stay. 100% recommend this property for a stay in Highlands, NC!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property!
This was a great place to stay—100% recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettye P., Usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the property
We enjoyed this home. It was very convenient to Highlands and met our expectations based on the listing. It was clean, well equipped, located in a pretty location to enjoy the fall leaves. The size was perfect for us and our small dog. The owner checked on us during the stay and answered the very few questions we had. We would wholeheartedly recommend this house for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
The house interior is modern with an attractive, spacious, open plan. Very clean, comfortable with all necessary amenities. Located in a good neighborhood, there was little noise and lots of privacy. Liked the big front and back yards, fire pit, covered parking. Five minutes to town with plenty of places to walk. We were there10 days and had a great stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in NC
Efficient and nicely designed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirror lake cottage
We had a great stay. The house is immaculate and close to town. Easy and pleasant!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for couple or small family
Great house for a getaway, nice kitchen, bathrooms, fire pit, host very quick to respond to questions!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING
An absolute game changer to our family vacation. Perfect cozy size for myself, husband and two small kids. Quaint, clean and really nicely decorated. Has everything you need and perfect/close distance to Highlands. Would like to stay again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific stay in Highlands
We had a wonderful weekend in Highlands. The house is in a great location and had everything we could want/need for our stay. We look forward to returning soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kari H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hiking Adventure
The property was great. We experienced a little hiccup with check-in but it was addressed immediately. A suggestion that I have is that it would be nice to have hangers in the closets. We don't normally travel with them and had to use the shelves in the closets instead of being able to hang shirts, jackets etc. An outside broom would be helpful too to move the leaves off the driveway as they get slick. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped , clean , updated and scenic
Had a wonderful time . Relaxing and the fall trees were absolutely gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable Highlands cottage
My husband and I stayed a week at this mirror lake cottage and truly had a enjoyable time. The place is just as pictured if not even a little more spacious, we loved the multiple outdoor seating areas. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to make meals and enjoy leftovers. It was cozy and comfortable, nicely decorated and we stayed plenty warm during the cold snap. We had no issues and did not contact Evolve during our stay but I did end up adding an additional night shortly after booking and the customer service was great to deal with. I would recommend this listing to couples or small families, we loved that it is pet friendly and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gi H., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We had a great stay! Clean, welcoming, good location to town, a sweet outdoor spot for lots of great conversations by the fire, and close to hikes-views and waterfalls. We would consider staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirror Lake Stay
Overall, the house and outdoor areas are great. It's a short drive to town and in an older, forested, quiet neighborhood. I even saw a family of bears strolling across the road one morning! I really enjoyed the Weber grill. The house was clean and had most of what I needed for a comfortable stay. However, I had to request a regular coffee maker and provide my own filters. The front deck had not been swept off for quite some time, nor had the carport, and there was no broom in the house. It took about 3 days for the property manager to have a broom dropped off and I had to do the sweeping. There is no air conditioning in this house, which is fine most of the time, but there were a couple of warmer than usual nights where AC would have been appreciated. The ceiling fan and light fixture in the second bedroom was non-functional, but I didn't need to use that room, fortunately. Property manager was not very responsive. I had to follow up with phone calls since most emails were not being answered. But overall, a lovely place and I enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Nice house in a quiet neighborhood close to the center of highlands. Comfortable and well equipped. We were a bit disappointed that the second bedroom did not have a bed but a sleeper sofa. This was not ideal for our group but would have worked well for a child. I don’t think this was clear in the listing. On the positive side the bathrooms are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022