Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake!
Cabin in Highlands, NC
8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cabin rental
Retreat to the Smoky Mountains with family and friends at this beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Highlands! 'Little Jo Cabin' offers the chance to craft homemade meals in the fully equipped kitchen, dine al fresco in the outdoor oasis, and truly unwind on the edge of Mirror Lake. Spend time exploring the endless waterfalls, hiking trails, and in-town attractions nearby before returning home for a wine-inspired dose of relaxation!
-- THE PROPERTY --
1,500 Sq Ft | Off-Street Parking | Central A/C | Direct Lake Access
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ dining set, patio w/ dining set/seating, boat dock, swing, paddle boat & canoe available upon request (reach out to GC)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, kitchen island w/ seating, blender, microwave, drip coffeemaker
INDOOR LIVING: 1 flat-screen cable TV, 6-person dining table, stone fireplace, office desk, wall-to-wall windows, ceiling fans
GENERAL: Linens/towels, free WiFi, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels, central air conditioning
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
WATERFALLS: Bridal Veil Falls (1.9 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (6.0 miles), Dry Falls (2.7 miles), Turtleback Falls (21.2 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: The Bascom: Center for Visual Arts (0.8 miles), Sunset Rock (2.1 miles), Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge (0.7 miles), Highlands Performing Arts Center (1.4 miles), Highlands Nature Center (1.8 miles), Recreation Park Swimming Pool (1.2 miles)
EVENTS: Highlands Food and Wine Festival (0.8 miles), The Highlands Village Square Art and Craft Show at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park (1.4 miles)
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Black Rock Mountain State Park (22.0 miles), Gorges State Park (20.5 miles), Whiteside Mountain (6.2 miles), Lake Glenville (12.8 miles)
SNOW ACTIVITIES: Ski Sapphire Valley Resort (13.1 miles), Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park (53.4 miles)
RESTAURANTS: Lakeside Restaurant (1.6 miles), Wild Thyme Gourmet (1.4 miles), The Ugly Dog Public House - Highlands (1.5 miles), Ristorante Paoletti (1.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (87.4 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
- Small events, parties or gatherings of 20-25 people considered with prior homeowner approval. Please inquire at the time of booking
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
-- THE PROPERTY --
1,500 Sq Ft | Off-Street Parking | Central A/C | Direct Lake Access
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ dining set, patio w/ dining set/seating, boat dock, swing, paddle boat & canoe available upon request (reach out to GC)
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, kitchen island w/ seating, blender, microwave, drip coffeemaker
INDOOR LIVING: 1 flat-screen cable TV, 6-person dining table, stone fireplace, office desk, wall-to-wall windows, ceiling fans
GENERAL: Linens/towels, free WiFi, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels, central air conditioning
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
WATERFALLS: Bridal Veil Falls (1.9 miles), Bust Your Butt Falls (6.0 miles), Dry Falls (2.7 miles), Turtleback Falls (21.2 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: The Bascom: Center for Visual Arts (0.8 miles), Sunset Rock (2.1 miles), Will Henry Stevens Covered Bridge (0.7 miles), Highlands Performing Arts Center (1.4 miles), Highlands Nature Center (1.8 miles), Recreation Park Swimming Pool (1.2 miles)
EVENTS: Highlands Food and Wine Festival (0.8 miles), The Highlands Village Square Art and Craft Show at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park (1.4 miles)
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Black Rock Mountain State Park (22.0 miles), Gorges State Park (20.5 miles), Whiteside Mountain (6.2 miles), Lake Glenville (12.8 miles)
SNOW ACTIVITIES: Ski Sapphire Valley Resort (13.1 miles), Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park (53.4 miles)
RESTAURANTS: Lakeside Restaurant (1.6 miles), Wild Thyme Gourmet (1.4 miles), The Ugly Dog Public House - Highlands (1.5 miles), Ristorante Paoletti (1.6 miles)
AIRPORT: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (87.4 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
- Small events, parties or gatherings of 20-25 people considered with prior homeowner approval. Please inquire at the time of booking
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Highlands, NC
££££
Reviews
8.0
The main house was nice! The smaller cabin wasn’t great, but we had a delightful time anyway. The hammock, canoe, paddle boat, dock, and lovely landscaping added a lot to our enjoyment.
8.0
Comfortable house in great location close to town Beautiful views of Mirror Lake with outdoor areas to enjoy eating and relaxing
10.0
So special to spend Christmas in the cozy cottage on the lake! Plenty of space for 8 of us to enjoy!
10.0
It was charming and cozy! We had a very relaxing time. It had everything you could ever need!
10.0
The house was quaint and full of all the amenities needed. The yard lovely and the fall leaves were beautiful! We especially enjoyed walks and seeing the ducks. Perfect vacation.
10.0
This house was wonderful! Everything about is perfect. Location is a nice walk into town. Very close if driving. Beautifully decorated. Everything done with close attention to details. The view of the lake is mesmerizing. Watching the ducks was such fun! Enjoyed the inside fireplace as well as the outside firepit. The owner has everything you could possibly need provided. She was so nice to get in touch with me personally in case we had questions, which we had a few. Very guick response. Will definitely return here as soon as possible
10.0
Beautiful and serene
10.0
We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was perfect for us. We attended a wedding at Old Edwards and we were so close to town.
My son even caught a few fish right in the back yard.
10.0
We loved this rental! The location was great—a beautiful and relaxing spot that we enjoyed in all kinds of weather. The cozy sunroom was nice for views of the lake on a rainy day. We spent a lot of time in the lovely backyard. The extra space that the additional small cabin provided was a big bonus. We hope to rent this property again.
10.0
Gosh this place was perfect!! So quaint and charming and on a quiet street four minutes from Main Street! We enjoyed canoeing on mirror lake and sitting in the back room looking out the windows at the scenery! Can’t wait to come back!!
10.0
The entire experience was awesome.
10.0
This home was the perfect setting for my husband and I, where we celebrated our wedding with friends and family for the weekend. The owners are as sweet as can be, and were very accommodating if there was anything we needed.
If you are looking for a tranquil and comfortable place to stay in Highlands, look no further!
10.0
Wonder place
Wonder place, met all expectations. Very private, quiet, and comfortable. Manager had great communication. Would stay here again.
10.0
The perfect Highlands cottage
Lovely property, perfectly maintained, very close to downtown Highlands. The owner checked n several times to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. Cozy , well decorated and very private. Enjoyed every moment !
10.0
Peaceful and convenient
Property was exactly as pictured and super clean. Very comfy beds, cozy furniture, well-equipped kitchen. Amazing view whether you are inside or out and it was very relaxing to be right on the water. Great location - it was only a short drive into town, though we found it hard to leave! :) We enjoyed everything about this property and would not hesitate to return!
10.0
Excellent home and experience
We stayed with another family and the place was wonderful for our get away! The home is so well furnished and decorated! Plenty of room and very cozy! The lake was a bonus with the canoes and paddle boat! Our boys loved it and loved also their own cabin. Great yard and swing! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place. The communication too was amazing! Location outstanding! Highly recommend!
10.0
Perfect
The most beautiful and comfortable place on the Planet! Highly Recommend.
10.0
Great House - Great Location
Can say enough good things about this house. It's beautifully updated, very clean and so comfortable. The sunroom off the back is excellent and the detached bunkhouse provides a little private getaway for anyone in your group. The access to Mirror Lake is literally feet outside your back door and the proximity to town is bout as close as you can get (5 mins max).
10.0
Love this property
We have stayed at a number of properties in the Mirror Lake community and will definitely rent this property again.
Mirror Lake has numerous cabins and homes dating back to the ‘30s and ‘40s and Little Joe Cabin reflects the character and quaintness of this community. But, the home also has every modern conveniences needed to ensure a relaxed vacation.
We canoed, took long walks and longer naps in the hammock. Town is only a couple of minutes away with great shops and restaurants.
A perfect getaway!
10.0
A Little Slice of Heaven in Highlands
Our second time renting this comfortable, thoughtfully-equipped property as an extended family. Everyone loves the beautiful view of the lake and the lush lawn that invites outdoor play and naps in the hammock. Fishing, canoeing and paddle boating keeps everyone occupied while at the property, but downtown Highlands with dining and shopping is only five minutes away! Lots of well-documented hiking trails are also just minutes away. The owners are gracious to a fault and have thought of everything you need. The small cabin on the property is a rustic and charming bonus! We are so happy to have discovered Mirror Lake and Little Jo Cabin!
10.0
Great property!
We love the two cottages on this property. Being on Mirror Lake is a great bonus. It’s a very peaceful location and a short drive to downtown Highlands.
10.0
Family Summer Vacation
Wonderful house and location! We have stayed several times and look forward to returning again.
10.0
Highlands NC
Loved the house and property. Great location.
10.0
40th bday
So much fun to relax and enjoy quality time with some girlfriends to ring in a 40th bday. Would stay again anytime!
10.0
Great December trip
The home and cabin were just as advertised- charming, great view, great location! We especially liked the lake and boat access. I would definitely come back!
10.0
Sweet cottage on the lake
This beautiful place was the relaxing and scenic spot we desired.
10.0
Just what our family needed!
We had a fabulous stay in your lovely home. The house was clean, cozy and perfectly situated outside of town, you felt removed enough to relax like you were in the middle of nowhere but you were close enough to town to run out for a coffee. The backyard was absolutely dreamy, my kids never wanted to leave. We were able to get to several easy (young kids) hikes within 30 minutes. This house was absolutely perfect for your family, and my sister really appreciated the separate cottage. We can't wait to return!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay here. The little cottage is very clean with nice interiors and a classic old mountain cottage floorPlan. The beds and linen are superb! The little lake is very peaceful and our kids (9 and 12) loved the canoes. Hopefully we’ll stay here again!
10.0
Wonderful house
Beautiful house and beautiful property. Convenient to the town of Highlands, fishing, hiking, golf or any other activity. The owner and local contact were very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again.
10.0
We love this cottage!
We really enjoyed our stay here. The little cottage is very clean with nice interiors and a classic old mountain cottage floor
Plan. The beds and linen are superb! The little lake is very peaceful and our kids (9 and 12) loved the canoes. Hopefully we’ll stay here again!
10.0
Perfect Getaway!
We loved this house and the location! It was so close to town and so peaceful on the water. The house was beautiful and so cozy. Just what we needed. We look forward to visiting again!
10.0
Fantastic cabin. Loved it!
Wonderful cabin, very nicely appointed, beautiful views of Mirror Lake. We loved the back porch and the views of the lake. Close to town, but private. Master bedroom was lovely with a very comfortable bed and french doors that opened to the deck and the lake. Nice deck with nearby firepit. Kitchen was well stocked and provisioned. We loved this cabin and will be back.
10.0
Perfect home in best location!
We absolutely loved this home and the location couldn't be better - so close to downtown. The home was very comfortable with ample room (loved the sun porch for coffee), very clean and nicely decorated. We can't wait to come back!
10.0
Mama needs to BREATHE!
This place is nothing short of amazing! We spent our mornings drinking coffee, overlooking the lake from the most cozy room and watching the ever faithful ducks swim by. Our mid day was filled with gathering in the well appointed and generously stocked kitchen, chatting and cooking foods our kids would never touch ;) The evenings were spent gabbing, playing games and watching black and white movies next to the super cozy fire. This house is filled with the coolest features from it's heyday like sliding windows, a fabulous rain chain, the most awesome fire place, etc. It rained, a lot, so we didn't go out much, but the house is close to town so a pop in for the forgotten item was easy. Absolutely LOVED everything about this stay!
8.0
Great stay!
Really enjoyed this property. It was perfect for our family. Decor was pretty. Home was well maintained and clean and view was beautiful. It was odd though that there was a second small place on the property not mentioned in the description and upon our arrival other renters were using the shared yard.
10.0
Family of Five
We loved our time on Mirror Lake. The house had everything our family of five needed to spend quality time together. Our girls (9, 7 and almost 4) enjoyed playing in the yard and canoeing in the lake. The house was very close to town, which made popping out easy. Highly recommend the property!
10.0
Amazing Mirror Lake Cottage
Beautiful home located directly on Mirror Lake. Exquisitely decorated. Sunroom overlooking the lake which was perfect for am coffee while watching the ducks swim by. We also enjoyed the canoes and paddleboat provided with the rental. Located close to town and restaurants. We've been visiting Highlands each fall for the past 18 years and this has been our favorite place to stay!
10.0
Fabulous Weeeknd Get-Away
Just returned having spent a wonderful weekend there celebrating my mother's 75th. A perfect spot! Have stayed in Highlands many times, but none of the other places have had the same charm and ease. Enjoyed the fire pit with a glass of wine, watched the ducks float by on Mirror Lake with coffee in the sun room each morning, canoed around the lake, and built fires in the cozy family room each evening. Picturesque, peaceful and easy--just what we were looking for. Super close to town and every need what provided for. Many thanks!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Highlands?
The average price for a rental in Highlands is £321 per night. This rental is £89 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake!. Enjoy the water!
Is Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.
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