Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!

4.7

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

House in Highlands, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this house rental

This charming retreat sits at the top of Hickory Hill Road near Mirror Lake on a gorgeous 1.5-acre piece of property just a mile from the heart of downtown Highlands. The snug interior is a combination of heirloom/folk charm and contemporary amenities, including central air conditioning and furnace, Smart TV with live television, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. Also, DVD player, washer/dryer, and a full-sized fireplace with ample dry firewood stored beneath the porch.

The house has three bedrooms – two twins, two queens, and a king – each with its own full bath. The two front bathrooms were recently fully renovated with walk-in showers. The modern master features a cozy king-size bed, expansive bath, walk-in closet, and its own deck. The dependable kitchen includes a classic stove and range, full-size refrigerator, and all you need to prepare a delicious meal.

The large screened-in back porch is where you will want to spend most of your time, listening to the wind rustle through the trees, hearing the birds sing, and breathing the clear mountain air. Enjoy a glass of wine while preparing steaks on the grill, or follow the path that leads to the secluded pond.

Spring and fall are great times to enjoy the front yard fire pit. Another option is to take a short walk down Hickory Hill to feed the ducks on picturesque Mirror Lake where you might also be inclined to cast a fly rod or cruise the serene waters in a kayak or canoe. Just beyond Mirror Lake is the new Highlands Plateau Greenway trail that will lead you on a scenic hike along a gorgeous nature trail, or directly into town if you are so inclined.

Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-Out Time: 10:00 a.m.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

47.1 mi

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Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!

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4.7

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

House in Highlands, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

47.1 mi

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2024

We enjoyed our stay. We were unclear on what to do

5.0

May 2024

We stayed here for a family wedding that was happening in Highlands. The house was very clean, well stocked with anything we could need. The beds were all very comfortable. And we spent most of our time there enjoying the big screened in porch! It was a perfect place for us!

5.0

Dec 2023

We enjoyed this beautiful 3 bed 3 bath home. It's was decorated nicely with room to spread out. Didn't really mind having to use the ice trays! We would absolutely rent this home again. Locked ourselves out and the owner was very helpful when I contacted her.

5.0

Oct 2023

My family and I stayed here for a wedding--it was perfect. The house is lovely with a lot of interesting art and decorations. We did have a toddler, so we took a minute to child-proof and put some beautiful but breakable things up higher! We are already planning our next trip and hope to stay here again!

5.0

Aug 2023

Highlands family home full of folk art and memorabilia. Updated bathrooms and very comfortable bed in main bedroom. (Did not try others). Great screen porch for rainy Highland days. Very convenient location

5.0

Jul 2023

It was the perfect house for a weekend stay! Spacious rooms with a bathroom in each, and the highlight was the peaceful back porch where we spent most of our time. The location of the house was also great with an 8 minute drive from downtown. Would absolutely recommend!

5.0

Jun 2023

Lives up to the billing- quiet and cozy with awesome screened in porch, but very convenient to town. We’ll be back!

5.0

Jun 2023

There were 3 couples in our group attending a wedding in Highlands. The property was wonderful and perfect for our group. Having 3 bathrooms was ideal and LOVE the back porch. Would absolutely stay again!

5.0

Aug 2022

So peaceful…after a rough day hiking we brought food in and had dinner on the back porch. Wives loved the added touches and pottery accessories. Definitely 5 stars

5.0

Aug 2022

We’ve stayed here several times. It’s out top pick.

5.0

Jul 2022

We had a wonderful stay here and would have liked for it to be longer! The house is warm and inviting and well furnished. It is very roomy, with three bedrooms and separate in-suite baths, much more a real home than some mountain cabins in the area. The large screened-in porch on the back is delightful, and a special memory of the trip was sitting out there during a heavy rainstorm. In addition, we have always loved the Mirror Lake area, which is a great area for walking around, and it was a pleasant surprise to learn that there is actually a trail (paved most of the way) that can be taken right into town. We would definitely stay here again and look forward to the next time..

5.0

Jul 2022

Great Getaway to Beat the Heat

Great Getaway to Beat the Heat

We were a group of ladies on a golf trip and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The back porch was such a great place to relax and visit. Loved the primitive artwork and pottery collection. Convenient location to shops and dining but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Very comfortable beds!

5.0

Jul 2022

Laid back

Laid back

Enjoyed the cool temperatures in the woods but so close to town. House comfortable and well appointed with character. Really enjoyed the visit and plan to return annually

5.0

Jun 2022

Excellent mirror lake area property

Excellent mirror lake area property

Everyone really enjoyed their stay and the hosts were very accommodating. Well done! We will definitely return

5.0

Jan 2022

Reunion with friends and neighbors

Reunion with friends and neighbors

Comfortable, clean, and would definitely stay again.

5.0

Nov 2021

Tranquil

Tranquil

I absolutely loved the house. It is exactly what the listing says. Property is beautiful. Easy to walk from car to house ( I’m 73). My favorites were the sound system, back porch , pottery, art work and retro kitchen. I’ve been renting in highlands for this weekend for 30 years and this is the best yet!

5.0

Oct 2021

Fall Break

Fall Break

We brought my mom up to see the fall foliage it was beautiful and the perfect weekend at the perfect place. The house was wonderful. The beds were so comfy. The back porch was nice. We were gone a lot during the day, but enjoyed it during the mornings. Perfect location to town kitchen Well stocked even though we ate out most of the time. It was 50’s era cottage perfect house for our family. We will be back

5.0

Oct 2021

Great place!

Great place!

Everything was just as presented on the website. Easy instructions, check-in,& check-out. Bee & Pat were great! - especially with the little TV snafu!😉 Would definitely come back to this great house!

2.0

Oct 2021

Needs attention

Needs attention

I really wanted to like this property as the location is very convenient but it needs some TLC. The house is dark with a very musty smell and looks like it hasn’t been updated since built (1960’s?). Dirty, stained area rug and bath mats in master bed/bath and black mildew/mold on the bedroom ceiling. We did not use the other bed and bathrooms as there were only two of us. A good deep cleaning and updating would go a long way in bringing this house up to standard. I will not rent this again until done so.

5.0

Aug 2021

quiet respite

quiet respite

comfortable accomodation

5.0

Aug 2021

Awesome Vacation Rental

Awesome Vacation Rental

This is a beautiful house and location. Kitchen was stocked so well. Beautiful screened in porch. Private lot, nice big backyard, washer and dryer were great. I highly recommend this place!!

5.0

Aug 2021

Great screen porch!

Great screen porch!

Beautiful and quiet setting with a screen porch and yard to enjoy! We loved sitting on the porch and listening to the birds. We were also thankful that there was plenty of parking and it is easy to get in and out of the driveway. Our only concerns were that the light switches in two of the bedrooms do not work so you have to cross the room in the dark to turn on the light and the fact that the showers are only bathtub/shower combinations which caused trouble for my elderly mother. Overall it was a great month in the mountains!

5.0

Jun 2021

Great place, love the art. Love the back porch and surrounding grounds!

Great place, love the art. Love the back porch and surrounding grounds!

A very nice place to stay when in Highlands! The master bedroom is on other side of house from the other two bedrooms, so nice to have a place to retreat from the noise of family gatherings.

5.0

Jun 2021

Cute Mirror Lake Cabin

Cute Mirror Lake Cabin

Loved the large screened porch, and the location close to town was very convenient.

5.0

Apr 2021

Great place to relax with friends.

Great place to relax with friends.

Mountain cabin atmosphere decorated with many antiques and interesting collectibles. Five stars in all categories except online description " overlooking Mirror Lake". After a thorough search, we located a small stream and a murky pool of water hidden in the underbrush along the back property line. This was a small disappointment in an otherwise great place to relax and enjoy our weekend. We would choose this house again when we come back to Highlands.

5.0

Jan 2021

Great mountain getaway

Great mountain getaway

My family really enjoyed our stay in Highlands! This is a nicely furnished, extremely clean 1950's era cottage. There was plenty of space for our family of 5, and our older kids enjoyed roaming around the large backyard. It was too cold for us to use the screened in porch, but we could imagine getting a lot of use out of it in warmer weather.

5.0

Dec 2020

Great Christmas Getaway

Great Christmas Getaway

We had a wonderful time in this cabin! It is old and some may call it outdated, but why go to the mountains and stay in a new, state-of-the-art house? This was exactly what we wanted! Check-in was a breeze, while others traveling with us had to jump through hoops to get keys for their rentals. The owners were only a call or text away, and made life very simple for us. The location of the cabin is out of the way (which we wanted), but still close to town, hiking and snow tubing. Due to the freezing temps, we were not able to take full advantage of the incredible back deck, but we will surly return in the early fall next time to do so!

1.0

Nov 2020

Run down

Run down

House did not present as pictures. House mostly 50s and not updated. Had to kick open door to get onto back porch. Mildew on ceilings in living room and master bedroom. No blackout in the master. Dishwasher didn’t work. Driveway covered with leaves and no one ever came to blow the driveway clear. Back deck was covered also and not blown clean. No clocks in bedrooms or living room.No TV in master. No radio. No ice maker.No bath soap. Gas grill cooking grills were dirty.

5.0

Oct 2020

What a great place in Highlands!

What a great place in Highlands!

This property was much better than expected. The listing doesn't show how unique and upscale the furnishings, artwork, and decor are. The house is older, but it has been furnished to be wonderfully comfortable and well equipped. The three bedrooms were perfect for our group of 6 - with each having their own bath. Wonderfully comfortable beds with high quality linens. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and had the most gorgeous pottery. There was a lot of original artwork in the house and it was just fantastic. The property is large and private and super convenient to Highlands.

5.0

Oct 2020

Highland house

Highland house

Terrific place to stay in Highlands! Love the screened porch, cozy den, master suite, and well stocked kitchen. Thanks for opening up your mountain retreat to us. Loved our stay and hope to be back soon!!!

5.0

Sep 2020

Great location

Great location

The screened porch is awesome!

5.0

Aug 2020

Gorgeous screened-in porch

Gorgeous screened-in porch

Great house with an amazing screened-in porch. Convenient to downtown Highlands and waterfalls/hiking trails.

5.0

Jul 2020

Little slice of paradise.

Little slice of paradise.

We loved our stay in this beautiful property- especially the back screened in porch. It was a quaint house that could use a little updating, but overall was a fabulous experience.

5.0

Jul 2020

Nothing to add

Nothing to add

Nothing else to add

5.0

Jul 2020

We love this house!

We love this house!

Our second time staying we love the property. Thanks for a wonderful summer!

5.0

Jun 2020

Highlands Mirror Lake Cottage

Highlands Mirror Lake Cottage

Clean, wonderful large back screned porch, private yard with charming small pond. Great Mirror Lake neighborhood. Convenient to downtown Highlands.

4.0

Dec 2019

Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake

Want to be fair - location is fantastic and owner/property manager were the best. Inside of the house is dated. Clean, well cared for, but dated. I would go back in a second. But we were there for Thanksgiving and cooking/dinner was a little challenge. If it had been summer, there would have been no issues. But overall - our stay was great. Responses were prompt and owners/manager were wonderful. BTW, the porch and yard are amazing. November trip didn't get to use it as much as we would have liked.

3.0

Oct 2019

Screened Porch and Great Room was Wonderful but...

Screened Porch and Great Room was Wonderful but...

The location was excellent and the furnishings were comfortable and everything you'd hope for in Highlands, but I have to say the house needed a good cleaning, especially the kitchen and bath floors, and some tender loving care inside and out. I hope the owners give this sweet house the care it deserves because we loved the overall feel of it.

5.0

Aug 2019

Great location and wonderful screened porch where we spent a lot of time.

Great location and wonderful screened porch where we spent a lot of time.

All the amenities needed were there

5.0

Jul 2019

Green house

Green house

Good layout for multi family stay. Level walkways and yard for folks with mobility problems. Has everything we needed.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Highlands?

The average price for a rental in Highlands is $581 per night. This rental is $37 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!. Enjoy the water!

Is Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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4.8

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Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!

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Map of Highlands, NC

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Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!

House in Highlands, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Highlands?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!?

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