Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by hardwood trees and rhododendrons, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental, nicknamed 'Smallwood,' will be your personal slice of heaven. Located at a dead-end road, this house provides privacy and serenity with easy access to the area's best sites. You will be just 2 miles to the eateries of Highlands Main Street and just minutes to cascading waterfalls. Fall in love with the porch and the charming, homey furnishings of this mountain hideaway! -- THE PROPERTY -- Separate Mother-in-Law Suite | Free WiFi | 2 Miles to Main Street Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and stay at this charming mountain home, the ideal hideaway for a group of friends looking for easy access to the attractions of Highlands. Bedroom 1 (Main House): Queen Bed | Bedroom 2 (Main House): 2 Twin Beds, Twin Trundle Bed | Bedroom 3 (Above Garage): 2 Twin Beds OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck, gas grill, screened porch, porch swing, patio furniture & outdoor dining area, wooded views, fire pit, backyard INDOOR LIVING: Wood-burning fireplace, 3 cable TVs, French doors, vaulted ceilings, clawfoot tub, books, separate kitchenette, ceiling fans, telescope KITCHEN: Fully equipped, breakfast bar, drip coffee maker, toaster, food processor, water filter, ice maker, dishware/flatware GENERAL: Washer & dryer, central heating & air conditioning, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries, linens, towels FAQ: Exterior security cameras (entryway & garage), outdoor stairs required for access, steep indoor stairs required to access bedrooms PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), gravel driveway (ample parking) -- THE LOCATION -- HIGHLANDS HIGHLIGHTS: Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge (1.7 miles), The Bascom: Center for Visual Arts (1.8 miles), Recreation Park Swimming Pool (2.5 miles), Highlands Performing Arts Center (2.7 miles), Highlands Nature Center (2.8 miles), Sunset Rock (3.1 miles), Jackson Hole Gem Mine (7.1 miles) GET OUTSIDE: Whiteside Mountain (7.5 miles), Lake Glenville (14.1 miles), Ski Sapphire Valley (14.1 miles), The Pines Recreation Area (19.2 miles), Gorges State Park (21.9 miles), Black Rock Mountain State Park (24.1 miles), Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park (54.7 miles) WATERFALLS: Bridal Veil Falls (1.2 miles), Dry Falls (1.9 miles), Glen Falls (4.3 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (5.3 miles), Cullasaja Falls (7.5 miles), Cashiers Sliding Rock (11.8 miles), Hurricane Falls (13.3 miles), Turtleback Falls (22.5 miles) EAT + DRINK: Wild Thyme Gourmet (2.2 miles), The Ugly Dog Public House - Highlands (2.4 miles), Lakeside Restaurant (2.5 miles), Ristorante Paoletti (2.5 miles), Whiteside Brewing Company (11.0 miles), El Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant (11.8 miles) AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (58.4 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (83.2 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility - NOTE: The property is not suitable for young children due to the steep indoor stairs - NOTE: Evidence of smoking at the property will result in a $500 fine - NOTE: If there are over 6 people, a $50 fee per person per night will be assessed - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras, located above the garage and front porch, both facing outward. They do not look into interior spaces