Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6
Cabin in Highlands, NC
6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
Enjoy a peaceful cabin getaway on Apple Lake, 5 minutes from Highlands, NC. Highlands is a small charming mountain town with great restaurants, spa, theater, music concerts, and shopping. At over 4100 feet in elevation, there is rarely a hot summer night. This cabin has large cathedral ceilings, and a huge wood burning stone fire place. You are minutes from scenic waterfalls and hiking trails. Enjoy cooking your own meals, paddle a kayak on the lake or fish for bass or brim from a private dock. Enjoy eating on the covered porch or two decks, and watching the hummingbirds fly by. Wonderful for a family vacation or romantic getaway!
Pet Policy:
We permit Dogs ONLY (no cats, birds, snakes, etc.) on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee. Visiting pets must be on a Flea Prevention program.
Pet Policy:
We permit Dogs ONLY (no cats, birds, snakes, etc.) on a case-by-case basis for an additional fee. Visiting pets must be on a Flea Prevention program.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Highlands, NC
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Reviews
5.0
Loved the house. It's an open and airy design, so with kids, it could get a bit noisy. Lovely property. Recommend using the fireplace. We bought a pallet of kiln dried Oak from the landscape company right down the road and burned the whole thing. Super nice.....
5.0
The cabin exceeded our expectations and the lake was beautiful!
5.0
Me, My boyfriend, and our dog absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful cabin. The location was so perfect and in a quiet neighborhood. We loved being so close to downtown! We will definitely be back!
5.0
One of the best stays ever! Owner is outstanding and very supportive of needs. Caught a 3 pound bass to boot!
5.0
Will try and book for next summer
4.0
The house is simple but still offers all you need. Pond behind is nice and is fun to fish. The road up and down the mountain into and out of Highlands can be unnerving. Especially when all the workers coming in or leaving Highlands.
5.0
This house was amazing, a true hidden gem. Minutes away from both downtown and great hiking trails! The outside porch and dock are a great outdoor relaxing areas. The home had everything you need, very clean. We spent most of our time hiking, longest drive was about 30 minutes away. The owners were very responsive with all questions. If you pass up renting this house it will be a mistake.
5.0
This property can’t be beat. Fantastic host, wonderful house, and peaceful location on a private lake. We are repeat guests and the house is well-maintained. It was cold while we were there and it was so nice to use the fireplace. This is our favorite place in Highlands.
5.0
If you are looking for a cabin in the North Carolina mountains, this is your place. It’s close to the downtown area and on a private lake. It has everything you need for a relaxing retreat. We arrived at peak leaf changing season and checked in with no problems. A special treat was the twinkle lights around the porch.
Poo poori was a nice touch in the bathrooms; fireplace was awesome for us Floridians. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans and even spices. It has a very nice walkway down to the dock of the lake. My husband counted 50 steps. The beds were comfortable and one bathroom had a jacuzzi tub. We enjoyed sitting out on the covered porch overlooking the lake. The location was awesome.
5.0
Mary Ann and her family were super nice! Very nice home with wonderful location. All the comforts of home and more made it a wonderful month! Thank you!
5.0
This is a perfect house in a perfect location. The owner has provided everything you could need, from area guide books and walking sticks, to cuddly furniture and a big-screen TV with cable for chilly nights, to bottled herbs for cooking. We had a hard time getting ourselves off the beautiful deck after coffee in the morning - the hummingbirds provided a great show at the feeders, and view of the woods down to the lake was lovely. The photos don't do it justice.
5.0
Our family (including dog) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Mary Ann is a fantastic host, and was super responsive to the one minor issue that occurred when we were there. The pictures don't do the home justice, as it is actually more spacious than it appears. We stayed for 5 full weeks and the use of the lake for fishing and kayaking was an added bonus for our teenage daughters. Look forward to staying again sometime!
5.0
Lovely weekend in the Highlands
The house is beautiful and right on the bank of a lake. The pictures don’t do justice to the house. Mary Anne is a very warm, responsive and accommodating host!
5.0
Great Vacation
Lovely house. Excellent location close to Highway 64. This was appreciated as many Highland rentals can be remote.
We enjoyed having our dog with us. The deck was great to hang out on and had a gate so we didn't have to worry about our dog wandering off. There is a quiet road next to the property and we were able to walk our dog on a one mile loop on days when we did not take her with us.
The house was fully stocked with everything we needed. The owner was accessible when we had questions. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Another wonderful stay
We are repeat guests at this home. We love the layout of the home, location, covered back porch, fireplace and lake view. It was cold while we were there and enjoyed having a fire going in the fireplace. The owner is very communicative and this has become our go to spot in Highlands. It stays pretty booked, plan ahead to reserve your dates.
2.5
It is amazing property close to the city center , very clean , well equipped, great communication with the owner , amazing from all prospective. Will highly recommend!
5.0
Perfect getaway
We are repeat guests at this property and it was our first Winter stay. This home is clean, comfortable and has everything you need. It was great to have the fireplace going and the location is perfect. Mary Ann is a very responsive host and we’ll be back!
5.0
Highlands for Christmas
My family and I had a great time over Christmas at this cabin. It’s close to town too! We’ll be back.
5.0
Great location, cozy cabin, amazing host!
Location was excellent! Cabin was exactly as described and has everything you need. Host was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. We had a hiccup with checking in but Mary Ann was fast to respond and find a resolution. The property has a lot of space for kids to explore, including the dock and beautiful view of the water. Our family of four and dog had the best time and we would come back to the cabin again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
5.0
Lovely home
The house was nice and clean, and the porch and lake are lovely. Only things that might cause problems: the steps to the loft are steep, an older person might have trouble, and the driveway is also steep but we got in and out fine. The owners were very responsive when we called.
5.0
Comfortable, plenty of family room, great kitchen
We stayed here for a wedding in the Highlands. The kitchen was great, I found all the cooking utensils and containers I needed for every meal.
The porch enclosure was great for pets and the pond was very pretty in the fall.
If you stay for several days or have a lot of people, you may want to consider taking your trash, recyclables throughout your stay versus waiting till the end. It is really close and not a big deal, just didn’t think about taking it throughout.
Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay again!
5.0
Peaceful retreat!
Had an amazing time while staying there. Very clean, kitchen fully stocked and
A great outside porch area overlooking the pond. Would definitely stay again. Perfect!
5.0
Another great stay
This was our third stay at this property this year. We love the location, airy bright house and fabulous deck. The kitchen is well-equipped and the house is very clean. Perfect for a relaxing few days. The location is close to town and the setting on the lake is very peaceful. Will look forward to returning! The host, Mary Ann, is easy to communicate with and responds quickly. Highly recommend this property.
5.0
Wonderful Highlands Vacation
This property was one of the best we have ever rented! It was beautiful and very well stocked with everything we could want - the kitchen was amazing, the dock and lake were wonderful, and the porch was delightful. I only wish we had booked it for longer!
5.0
A Perfect Mountain Getaway
My wife and I plus two small dogs just returned from a weeks stay at Mary Ann’s Highlands home. It was a great stay. We found the home to be very nice, a well stocked kitchen, comfy accommodations and cool mountain air. The location in Highlands provides for easy access to all the area has to offer. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high country getaway.
4.0
Good stay but not great
Pros:
Location - Driving within 10 minutes to downtown, hikes and waterfalls
Responsiveness - Had hiccup with check in process and also a minor rodent problem. Owner communicated right away with me and also gave me a slight refund for my troubles.
Kitchen - has every cooking item you need and two sinks!
Cons:
Walkability - for my family, we like to walk around without getting in the car, the road in front of the house was slightly too busy to do that with a stroller.
Cleanliness/Property - Minor rodent issue, master shower pools while you are taking a shower, some lights work infrequently, my husband had to clean off the grill
5.0
Fun in Highlands
Great stay. Would recommend again
5.0
Exactly What We Needed
Spent 6 days here, wonderful!!!
The pictures do not do it justice, we cannot wait to come back!
5.0
Peaceful, lakefront oasis with great porch and deck
This was our first stay at this property and it was even better than the photos. Quiet location on a small private lake, close to town and the house was so clean and comfortable. The large porch off the dining room has a beautiful wooden table and additional chairs that aren’t in the photo. The house has a smart TV and the wifi connection was good. We had a great getaway and have booked two more visits there. Mary Ann was incredibly communicative with a small check in glitch that occurred. We loved it!
5.0
Highland Hills - Property ID 425201
We were extremely pleased with this lovely spacious lakefront cabin that was both close to town as well as mountain trails and falls. The owner was very welcoming and accommodating, and the cabin was plenty big for our party of eight. With all amenities, this certainly felt like a home away from home.
5.0
Lovely!
House as described but property even nicer. Full of supplies & extra touches that make cooking a joy. Enjoyed our stay, thank you!
5.0
Cozy Cabin Close to Town
We had a lovely vacation at Highland Hills. Lots of room, would be perfect for large family. Large fireplace in living room that makes for a cozy experience. Loved how close we were to town but still felt secluded. It was cold and snowy/rainy most of our trip so we didn’t get to enjoy the awesome deck or the kayaks in the lake. Highly recommend and would stay again!
5.0
Just what we needed!
We have visited the Highlands on day trips from Lake Junaluska, but never stayed overnight before. This cabin was perfectly situated, giving us a short drive to town and our outings to all of the sites and shopping in town. Even though we stayed before Christmas, we enjoyed the dock on the beautiful lake. (We even looked at the stars on a couple of nights.)
The cabin itself was perfect for us. Before confirming our booking, Mary Ann wanted to make sure we were aware of the open balcony on the second floor. ( It was fine for our family - very spacious and our family normally wakes us about the same time.)
We had PLENTY of space with bedrooms, bathrooms, eating and
"living space". The fireplace was perfect, too.
Mary Ann has put everything about the property in very detailed instructions. (If you follow those, you will have the best stay!)
The ONLY PROBLEM was we didn't plan a longer trip!
This place is definitely a winner!
5.0
Relaxing long weekend
Our family of 4 enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The location to Main Street is a short drive. The lake is lovely and it’s a quiet area. We brought pizza back from Mountain Fresh Grocery after getting groceries at Bryson’s on our arrival night and cooked all other meals at the cabin. It was a most welcome change of scenery from our 4 walls at home since March. We especially enjoyed the Christmas lights and store windows at night.
Thank you for allowing us to visit, Mary Ann!
5.0
Clean, spacious cabin close to Highlands
Clear communication with owner for the ultra clean cabin with access to small lake and 5 min from Highlands by car. Little tough to negotiate tight, steep driveway but accessible. Owner provides emailed and printed property and local information. A wonderful stay!
5.0
Great find in Highlands
We had a wonderful weekend in Highlands with our grandson at Marianne's house. Both floors of the house were spacious and well-decorated. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Loved the cathedral ceiling in the living room, and my grandson was crazy about the loft. The lake view was what drew us to the house in the first place, and we loved taking out the John-boat for a cruise around the lake to Half-Mile Farm, where we have stayed before. There is even a swing on the lower level of the house. The porch and deck are wonderful, and there is even a swing on the lower level. Lots of lake equipment in the basement room that we were able to use. Marianne's husband came by while we were at the house, and was a very friendly and gracious host. We would love to rent the house again next summer.
A few minor things to keep in mind: some (like our disabled daughter, the elderly, etc.) might not be able to easily navigate all the steps to the lake and back. The stairs to the loft are very steep, and not wide. Pulling in and out of the driveway is a little complicated. Last, it might not be the best house for 4 couples if people didn't want to share bathrooms. There is one bathroom downstairs that is connected to one bedroom, but not the other.
But the house was just perfect for our little family group, and we hope to be back in 2021 with more family members! Great experience all the way around.
5.0
Great house! This our second time booking this property.
Very easy. Owner is great to work with.
5.0
Great visit
The house was perfect for a long mountain weekend!
5.0
Brief getaway to Highlands/ break from the heat!
We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The kitchen was well equipped, the living room was spacious with lots of channels for the young adults and I especially enjoyed the outdoor deck on quite mornings. It was a short drive to downtown Highlands and nearby attractions, too. As the other reviewers mentioned, the lock box was a bit of a challenge, but we had help getting in. The upstairs loft is entirely open, so don't put late sleepers up there.
Other than that, it was a great house!
5.0
Perfect Mountain getaway!
This rental has everything you might need and we truly enjoyed our stay here. Ideal location 4 hikes and a quaint large, private pond for easy access down the steps! Will consider another stay in the Fall time!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Highlands?
The average price for a rental in Highlands is R 7,447 per night. This rental is R 3,263 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6. 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 Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6. Enjoy the water!
Is Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6 pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cabin, 2 bedrooms downstairs, 2 upstairs in loft - Sleeps 6?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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