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Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!

Located on the shore of Mirror Lake and just one mile from Main Street in Highlands is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House. Our guest cottage is a cozy cottage that has been recently remodeled with all the amenities you need for your visit to Highlands. Our den features a wood burning fireplace with a gas starter. Our bedroom overlooks beautiful Mirror Lake with breath taking views. Our kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, china service for 6 and flatware service. Our cottage also comes complete with a washer/dryer. Flat screen televisions are located in the den and bedroom with cable service. Wifi is also in the house so you can stay plugged in if you like. Our cottage has a nice deck located on the side of the house with gas grill, outdoor seating and a small table. Our deck has beautiful views of Mirror Lake. All of this and just one mile from Main Street!

Property manager

Garrard Adams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts, and Cullasaja River Gorge. Bridal Veil Falls and Highlands Dog Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Clean and comfortable. Very peaceful on the lake. Great location-close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin
Rustic and cozy; perfect for two people. Good location, close to downtown. Nice view of the lake! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Trip
Great location, and just enough space for the 2 of us. Property was cozy, clean, and check-in/check-out process was easy! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

melaney s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and convenient
Great location near town and with a view of Mirror Lake. Very comfortable and had everything we needed for a brief stay with a lot of coming and going. The floor plan is unusual, in that you have to walk through the restroom to get to the bedroom, but this wasn’t an issue for us. The den is a cozy place for morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weather
Meet some nice people
Stayed 83 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
A great place to relax and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
20th Anniversary Trip
We love Highlands, and this location was perfect. Close enough to town, but distant enough to get away from the crowds. It's a bit worn inside, but that lends to the woodsy mountainy vibe we were looking for. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill A., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short visit to Highlands
This is a fabulous little home only 1.2 miles from downtown Highlands. It was easy to find and easy to commute to downtown. The cabin was clean and fully stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Great weekend getaway for my wife and me. This was our first trip to Highlands and Mirror Lake was the perfect place—peaceful, plenty of room, everything we needed, and really close to the village and hiking spots. We look forward to being back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destination Wedding @ Old Edwards
Great place for us. Location was perfect. Quiet and peaceful. One little glitch with lock and it was taken care of quickly. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
We loved our time here in this property! Very clean, comfortable bed, stocked with all the amenities you would need. It felt like a cozy cabin with gorgeous trees surrounding, yet close to everything. The view from the bedroom overlooking the lake is beautiful. This cottage is perfect for a couple or someone solo. We were visiting Highlands when the temperatures dropped and the heat worked great in the cottage. The location is fantastic, about a 3 minute drive to the main streets. We would recommend this rental to anyone looking in the area for a nice, cozy, and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Not for older people
The house needs to be finished. Multiple light switches that don’t work or not connected. The couch has seen better days and is hard to get up from.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Clean, comfortable, and well equipped. It worked! I wish the property was truly walkable into town, however, it’s not worth risking your life walking on that narrow, busy road with no sidewalk. Yet it is just a few minutes drive into Highlands, A special note should be made that the bed is only a full which is quite a bit smaller than the king or queen many are used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

candace a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
45th anniversary
Used the cottage as a base to go waterfall chasing for our 45th anniversary. We lucked out that it also happened to be near prime leaf peeping while we we there. The cottage is charming and rustic, and less than 5 min to the town of Highlands. There are many good restaurants, shops and activities to do in the area. The cottage has a comfortable queen sized bed, Tv, wifi, and a fully equipped kitchen. If needed, there is a washer and dryer. The back of the cottage sits directly on Mirror Lake by the dam. Despite being close to the road, it is very quiet, and convenient to everything. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Katherine B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Highlands NC
We drove 3.5 hours only to open the door to a dirty uncleared unprepared cottage. Dirty dishes, diapers, pots on the stove, bed messed up, not vacuumed etc. We reached out to the property manager with no luck so we left and drove 3.5 hours back home. We contacted VRBO and finally the manager and are hoping to get a refund. However we lost a vacation and drove 7 hours for absolutely nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nancie W., Dallas, TX

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Bugs!
Horrible smell as you entered, must have been pesticides. Killed 5 large black ants in bathroom and several spiders in dining room. Have two welps on cheek from bites during the night. Would absolutely not ever stay here again. Luckily we never cooked or ate there. Bed so uncomfortable neither of us got any sleep. Mattress lumpy and pillows smelled. The one bright spot was the washer dryer which worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
NOT FOR SENIORS
The steps entering the house can be dangerous, especially when loading luggage in and out. Also the step going from living room to kitchen is fairly high and I almost fell once. The gas lighting wood burning fireplace has no instructions, and could be dangerous without knowing how to use it properly. There is only one smoke detector which is located in the bedroom. No carbon monoxide detector. Why would anyone put a full glass door in the bathroom? The bamboo shade doesn't help much for privacy! The TV was hard to figure out, and apparently there are no live local programming. We were watching a movie that was interrupted by a message "please connect to internet", at which time it went black. The only pluses were the bed was comfortable, the place was clean and the location is convenient. Maybe younger people would enjoy this more, but for us, we won't be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Russ G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend trip
This cabin was exactly what we were looking for in a quick weekend trip. It was exactly as described on a relaxing portion of Mirror Lake. The cabin was clean, well stocked, and conveniently located to downtown Highlands and multiples hiking trails. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Amberleia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great host, decent stay
The house was clean and the process was simple, but it wasn’t quite what it is portrayed as being. It’s an old house and smells musty, it’s right off a main road, and it’s not like you’re opening your back door to the lake bc you have to walk around the house but it’s not a very natural walk. It is very close to downtown which is fantastic and it was quiet. The bedroom was great as it’s a newer add on. Overall we had a nice time, just not totally what I was expecting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britton G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This little cabin is older with a nice bedroom that is a new addition. The interior has several steps so be aware of that. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The location was super. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for quiet getaway
Nice accommodations for our anniversary trip. Was able to access lake to paddleboard which was great and really close to downtown highlands. You can’t walk there but it’s a 2 min drive. Only reason it’s not 5 stars is there’s definitely some moisture in the place which caused a lot of allergy symptoms for me during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

C. Brock B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughters wedding weekend
We had a great stay from Thursday through Monday. The landlord originally allowed us to extend our days from Sunday to Monday while the guest house is small and only has a queen bed. It has a pretty outdoors, a grill and the serene calmness of mirror Lake. The standup shower and two doors are tight in the bathroom, but this is a value stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rental
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Quick weekend trip to Highlands. Cozy little place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024