Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area
House in Highlands, NC
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Cardinal Cottage
WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX
This home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $500.00 fine.
Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.
Less than a mile from Main St. Highlands, Cardinal Cottage is an easy walk to town past scenic Harris Lake. Feed the ducks or do a little fishing on your way! Within minutes you'll be close to shopping, dining and all that the quaint town of Highlands has to offer.
Light and bright with an open living room and renovated kitchen with all new appliances, you'll enjoy all the creature comforts of home when staying in is on the agenda. Relax in front of the fireplace or enjoy watching a game or movie on the huge new flat screen TV.
Just through the living room is a dining area that leads out to an open wood deck with rocking chairs, a new propane BBQ and an additional dining table.
The large upstairs master bedroom has a king size bed, a convertible loveseat and a renovated ensuite. The large screen TV directly across from the bed makes for comfy, cozy late night movie marathons.
Across the hall is a guest bedroom with a queen size bed with an additional full bath just outside the door. A brand new washer/dryer can be found in a utility cabinet in the hallway.
Downstairs is a man cave/kids playroom/den with another large flat screen TV and DVD player. The couch can convert to a queen size bed. There is also another full bath and another bedroom with a twin bed.
Outside the downstairs is a new deck that runs the length of the entire house. Half of it is covered so you can enjoy some outdoor time even if it is raining. Unwind in one of the chaise lounges or the hammock and enjoy the peace and tranquility this home offers.
Create lasting memories in this charming cottage that's perfectly located for all of the wonderful activities the Highlands area has to offer.
What our guests are saying…
"Cozy Christmas in Highlands. We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and Wi-Fi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!" - Sandra
Cancellation Policy
Policy (A) for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.
Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).
Special Amenities:
DVD Player
Wood Burning Fireplace
This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Highlands Vacation Rentals.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX
This home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $500.00 fine.
Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.
Less than a mile from Main St. Highlands, Cardinal Cottage is an easy walk to town past scenic Harris Lake. Feed the ducks or do a little fishing on your way! Within minutes you'll be close to shopping, dining and all that the quaint town of Highlands has to offer.
Light and bright with an open living room and renovated kitchen with all new appliances, you'll enjoy all the creature comforts of home when staying in is on the agenda. Relax in front of the fireplace or enjoy watching a game or movie on the huge new flat screen TV.
Just through the living room is a dining area that leads out to an open wood deck with rocking chairs, a new propane BBQ and an additional dining table.
The large upstairs master bedroom has a king size bed, a convertible loveseat and a renovated ensuite. The large screen TV directly across from the bed makes for comfy, cozy late night movie marathons.
Across the hall is a guest bedroom with a queen size bed with an additional full bath just outside the door. A brand new washer/dryer can be found in a utility cabinet in the hallway.
Downstairs is a man cave/kids playroom/den with another large flat screen TV and DVD player. The couch can convert to a queen size bed. There is also another full bath and another bedroom with a twin bed.
Outside the downstairs is a new deck that runs the length of the entire house. Half of it is covered so you can enjoy some outdoor time even if it is raining. Unwind in one of the chaise lounges or the hammock and enjoy the peace and tranquility this home offers.
Create lasting memories in this charming cottage that's perfectly located for all of the wonderful activities the Highlands area has to offer.
What our guests are saying…
"Cozy Christmas in Highlands. We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and Wi-Fi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!" - Sandra
Cancellation Policy
Policy (A) for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.
Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).
Special Amenities:
DVD Player
Wood Burning Fireplace
This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Highlands Vacation Rentals.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Highlands, NC
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Reviews
10.0
Great location! Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very Clean! Beautiful property!!
10.0
Perfect
10.0
We enjoyed our stay. Nice house in a great location
10.0
Great location, property is exactly as pictured. Well stocked kitchen. Worked great for our family of 4!
8.0
The house was comfortable. The water pressure was a little low otherwise nice stay and convenient to town.
10.0
We had an amazing visit!
8.0
Overall the Cardinal Cottage was great for our family! The cottage is super close to Main Street which is great. The basement is more chilly than the house and our kids ended up sleeping upstairs on the couches. The baseboards in the kitchen and main bedroom bath kept on falling (they need to be secured in place), and the washer was a little tricky because it was filled with detergent but I am not sure if it is working the way it should. Overall a great place to rent.
10.0
Very clean property in a great location. So many nice touches including a well stocked kitchen with spices and some food items. We will definitely look to come back and stay here again!
10.0
Well located, well equipped, and well stocked mountain cottage
Cardinal Cottage is one of a very few vacation homes we’ve rented that is actually nicer than the photos on Vrbo. It is attractively furnished for adults yet comfortable for children. We can vouch that the cottage is indeed walking distance to downtown Highlands—we did it 3 times in 3 days with 4 grandchildren aged 3-9 to feed the ducks at Harris Lake, have breakfast at Mountain Fresh Grocery, and have dinner al fresco at Lakeside.
10.0
Nice getaway
Enjoyed our short visit with friends in this quaint home. Main floor has easy access from the upper driveway. Steep stairs inside to the lower level but manageable if you take your time. Overall, great stay for these 4 adults.
10.0
Will definitely stay here again!
Cardinal Cottage is tastefully decorated, very clean and comfortable. All essentials are provided including a Keurig. Property management was excellent. Great location near town.
10.0
Highlands Adventure
Great spot to spend a long weekend in NC and explore the surrounding areas. We’ll be back.
10.0
Property was great and overalll we were happy.
Property was great and overalll we were happy. We found that the towels were clean upon arrival but did have a slight smell to them. Also the amenities of the property mentioned a keurig coffee maker but it did not have one. Water pressure in the showers was weak especially for the size of the master bathroom. Our favorite area was around the fire place and outdoor fire pit.
8.0
Clean and convenient
We had an issue with the heat on a super cold weekend, so we actually had to move houses(owner was super helpful once we were able to reach her), but we did stay here for a night. It’s got pretty much what you need, only concern is downstairs has no heat/ac (except for some wall heaters and fans) and the stairs are really steep(not ideal for kids), but for a couple, this place is decent.
10.0
Nice cottage
Nice cottage very close to downtown. Walked from the cottage downtown several times.
10.0
Cozy Christmas in Highlands
We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and wifi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!
10.0
Enjoyed the walk to breakfast and lunch! Great little town.
Very easy to find and enter. Very private deck area.
10.0
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10.0
Nice house, convenient location
Very good for 2 people, or a couple with 2 kids. Upper and lower level (kids' bunks) separated by steep staircase or different driveways. A little confusing to find main-level driveway, but fine once you're used to it. Main level has everything a couple needs, and everything works fine. Layout is a little different - e.g. picnic table in sunroom instead of dining table. Excellent, quiet location close to downtown.
10.0
Great house right outside downtown!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our group.
One note to future visitors: the house is in proximity to downtown, but the area has no cab or ride share services. So you will need to drive and from downtown. The route is not easily walkable.
10.0
Very nice stay
The cardinal cottage was perfect for our weekend stay. Very close to town and just enough room for 6 adults to stay comfortably. House has lots of extras in the kitchen. Definitely would stay again.
8.0
Enjoyed the house 2 years in a row.
Enjoyed the house 2 years in a row. I would definitely make it 3 in a row. Easy to work with.
10.0
Very enjoyable vacation.
Very enjoyable vacation. I tried to mark all questions excellent but for some reason some came out as 4 or 4 1/2 All cordial and responsive.
8.0
W
We were disappointed with this property and would not rent it again We have rented through Alicen in the past and always found her to be pleasant and accommodating
10.0
Great Stay, Great Location
The property was exactly as advertised - clean, recently updated, and delightful. It is close enough to town to walk (about 1 mile), but far enough away to feel like "you're in the woods". I highly recommend!
8.0
There were some burned out light bulbs, couldn’t get the TV in master to work(even with the detail
There were some burned out light bulbs, couldn’t get the TV in master to work(even with the detailed instructions provided), the plug in air fresheners were a bit over powering, upstairs guest room was hot despite the AC being cranked. House was a great layout for a family or family with friends. Loved the quiet location! We appreciated the late check out. Loved the detailed pre-arrival emails with all the info!
8.0
Great Location
This cottage was tucked away in a quiet area but only a 3 min drive to downtown which was great!
10.0
Great location and super clean
The property was in a great location near downtown and was well kept and very clean. The perfect place to stay in Highlands.
10.0
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Excellent
10.0
Lovely house , lovely location
No fuss, easy to conduct business, satisfied customers
10.0
only two complaints.
only two complaints.
property has a significant fireplace odor
also needs more wine glasses
10.0
Fun time in the Highlands
We spent a cozy week at the cardinal cottage. The house has everything you need for a week in the mountains. Close to town and easy access to hiking etc.
10.0
Cozy home.
Nice cozy home.
10.0
Nice home, very cozy.
Nice home, very cozy. Liked that the kitchen had a variety of supplies as we planned on cooking a meal while there. Excellent response.
10.0
Clean and relaxing
Loved the town the shopping and restaurants were amazing.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Highlands?
The average price for a rental in Highlands is £330 per night. This rental is £23 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area. 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 Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area. Enjoy the water!
Is Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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