Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

House in Highlands, NC

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

This beautiful house is located on the top of Big Bear Pen Mountain inside the city limits of Highlands, North Carolina. A walk around the top of the mountain provides five spectacular views. The house is exactly 1.6 miles down to Main Street in Highlands. Please call for more pictures or any questions.
Thanks,
Ben

The house was completed in 1993. The floor plan won the House Beautiful award. A wrap-around porch surrounds the house. There is a 25 foot stacked stone fireplace in the family room. All hardwood floors. Entire front of house is floor to ceiling glass. The house has four bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Eight guests can sleep in beds. The Master suite and bath is located on the main floor. Master bedroom has a king size bed. Master bathroom has a jacuzzi and walk-in steam shower with his and her sinks. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. One of the bedrooms has a queen size bed and the other has a king bed. There is an attached garage apartment that has a bedroom and a bath. This bedroom has a king bed.

The house has a large kitchen with a breakfast nook and an adjacent dining room. The kitchen is fully equipped. A large television is located in the family room which has a large sectional sofa. There is a sitting area on the second level with a table and four chairs.

We only book 2 night stays during peak season when the rental requested is less than 21 days out.

Keywords: Mountain House

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

30.2 mi

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Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

House in Highlands, NC

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

30.2 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(42 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Worked out great as we had our adult children and their spouses as well as 16 month old grandchild. The parents and little one used the two bedrooms upstairs and the other couple used the room over garage, giving them the latitude to come and as they pleased without disturbing others. The large deck with ample furniture was a late afternoon gathering place to enjoy the high 70’s temps in July!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Loved the house! Traveling with friends. The house was accommodating for three couples. Will definitely look to book when traveling to Highland again.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The property is clean and has a wonderful porch. It is an easy drive or nice long walk to town. We enjoyed our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Our family has been visiting Highlands for many years and this lovely house is now our favorite. It's spacious, ridiculously well supplied, and so comfortable. Everything from beds, linens, kitchen equipment, dishes, glassware, cookware, are all top-notch! We were 3 generations, including a couple of in-laws. We had such a good time. We cooked, ate, shopped, hiked, played board games, watched football and enjoyed the gorgeous Fall colors. Ben was the perfect host and couldn't have been kinder to us. We'll definitely plan our return to Highlands and hope to stay in his beautiful Big Bear Pen Mountain house again.

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

The fourth bedroom is in the garage apartment without central ac. It has an ac unit you plug into the wall and it vents outside. When we arrived the vent was blowing extremely hot air into the garage apartment. Once we figured out how to reconnect the vent hose, it took over 30 hours to cool the garage apartment for someone to use the fourth bedroom. The garage apartment bathroom does not have any ac, so it makes it extremely warm as well. There were also several dirty dishes in the cabinets and no dishwashing detergent when we arrived.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Perfect location for a family needing four bedrooms. Close to town with spectacular mountain views. Hosts were great.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Very easy to work with owners. Although advertised as sleeps 12, only beds for 8 but they notified us before we finalized the rental to be sure we knew this. Also had additional fees added to advertised rent because we did have 12 people. That was surprising but guess it keeps smaller groups from passing on it. They had premium inflatable mattresses on site to accommodate our late comers which were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and the house spacious. Great location. We would definitely go back again!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2021

The home is spacious and has all the amenities that anyone would expect. It is located on top of a mountain just outside of Highlands. The road up the mountain isn't paved and could be a little challenging for some vehicles especially in inclement weather. We, however, had no problems. My family particularly enjoyed the ping pong table in the garage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2020

The house was perfect for a family retreat; four bedrooms spread across 3 wings. With the leaves down in November, the views from the porch were outstanding. Both sunsets and sunrises were spectacular (Southern View). The house is situated on the top of Big Bear Pen Mountain which has a circular road around the top, so 360 degree panoramic views were enjoyed by all during a short walk. Highlands is at the bottom of the mountain, so a quick drive into town was quite easy. We were very satisfied with the owners customer service. Definitely on our radar for a return visit.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

We came for a weekend getaway from Florida with our kids. Ben was great and met us at check-in. The home was beautiful and had more than enough room for our family. The deck in front of the home is massive and a great place to enjoy the cool mountain air! Shops and restaurants are only a quick drive down the mountain away. There were lots of fun things to do and see close by, like hiking trails and waterfalls.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Spacious house which allowed the family to have their own space. Very scenic views of the highlands. With the cool nights it was great to be able to have an evening fire. It is convenient to town even though it was on top of the mountain. The owners were very accommodating with the arrangements.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2020

Great, comfortable, and quiet home.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2020

This vacation spot is centrally located for our family members to road trip in from various states for a summer reunion. It was absolutely perfect. The location was relaxing and picturesque. The house had all the comforts of home and had a great layout so that we could both easily come together and have our own space. We had a group of nine from ages 1 to 72, and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The town of Highlands was very quaint and friendly, and we had easy access to many sites and things to do in the area. This trip was exactly what we all needed in this crazy summer of 2020. Thank you to the owners.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Ben was very helpful and responsive! The house has a fabulous deck where we spent 90% of our time! So quiet and peaceful.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Clean, comfortable, convenient location with plenty of space. Good communication from owners. Would rent again.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2017

Two families stayed here and we had a great time. Wonderful place and incredibly accommodating property managers.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2017

We hosted 10 girls at the house for a weekend, plenty of space and Melissa was easily and quickly reachable for any miscellaneous questions that came up. Really enjoyed our time in the area!

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2017

The house was perfect for our family. It is a long-ish walk to town or an easy drive (we walked several times). The views are beautiful. The yard is big enough for kids to run around in. The living room is big enough for the whole crew to play games in front of the fire. The home is clean, well appointed and comfortable. The host could not have been nicer or more accommodating. We would stay again.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2015

The week we spent in Highlands was a wonderful family vacation !!! The house is a perfect place for a large family and small children. We enjoyed walk around the top Big Bear Pen morning and evening... The Murrays were so helpful !!! My first VRBO experience ! We will return.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2014

Our family stayed in this beautifully decorated, well equipped home duing Thanksgiving week. The views from this home on top of Big Bear Pen Mountain are spectacular. There is so much room in the dining room, we were all able to eat together comfortably. The Murray's were so helpful and pleasant to work with in making this a very memorable holiday family vacation. The location is very conveniently located, close to town and easy driving up to the top of the mountain. Driving up and down the mountain was even easy with the 1" snowfall we woke up to on Thanksgiving morning! The Grands loved it! Hiking or long easy walks were right out the door. The wood burning fire place warmed the living room every night. It was so roomy and cozy too! Thank you Ben and Melissa for sharing your piece of heaven. We loved it.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2013

Attractive, well laid out, and well equipped house on top of Big Bear Pen mountain. Go down the mountain and you are in downtown Highlands with excellent shopping, restaurants, etc. Great hikes, zip lines and inner tube sledding enjoyed by the more adventurous members of our family. Garage bedroom/bath offers complete privacy and quiet as well. House excellent for entertaining if you have friends in the area.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2011

We have stayed at this property several times and always had a great time. There is a huge yard for the kids to play and the house is updated and very comfortable. The house is 2 minutes to town and has great mountain views. This is the perfect house for families.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2010

We stayed for a weekend this fall with our family and dogs. The house is spacious and immaculate. The fron tlawn is great for kids to play and the views of the sunrise/sunset are unbelievable. We have stayed in several homes in the highlands and this one is a great find.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2010

The pictures do not do this property justice. It is in excellent condition and very roomy. The large fireplace is perfect on cold winter nights. Our 3 young children (and lab) loved the fact that we were on the very top of the mountain and had incredible views of the sorrounding area. The downtown area is very close, but because the house is up the mountain on a gravel road (well maintained, but 4 wheel drive recommended in the winter, but not necessary as we got by without it), you feel as though you are miles from civilization. We came for New Years and snow tubed at Scaly Mountain, hiked numerous trails, sat by the fireplace and ate in town almost every night. The shopping and dining in town is excellent. The 3 bedrooms in the main house are upscale, but the one over the garage is a little dated. Not recommneded for younger children as it is seperated from the main house. Firewood was supplied for an additional fee, but it was very green and did not burn well. Other than that, our stay was perfect. It snowed 3 of the 7 days we were there and that made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this home and will choose it again when we return.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2008

What a great place to hold a family reunion. We had 9 family members stay at the house very comfortably for one week. When we arrived, the house was immaculately cleaned. We had 3 cooks in the kitchen and served dinner for 11 very easily. I really enjoyed the steam sauna in the master bathroom shower. This is a very peaceful and restful vacation house atop Big Bear Pen Mountain. We will most definetly be spending our next vacation in Highlands here!

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Highlands is $404 per night. This rental is $113 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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House in Highlands, NC

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Ratings and 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 Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Top of Big Bear Pen Mountain, Highlands, North Carolina?

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