Updated on Jul 20, 2026
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Type
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Cabin
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Bedrooms
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2
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Bathrooms
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2
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House Rules
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No pets allowed
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed
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Max Occupancy
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4
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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7178872
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This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.
Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.
One Block From Main Street. On a Historic Mountain. Somehow Completely Peaceful.
Highlands is one of those towns where location within the town actually matters — and this one is quietly exceptional. A contemporary renovated cabin on Historic Satulah Mountain, one block off South 4th Street, which means the best restaurants, shops, and everything else downtown Highlands offers are a short, flat walk from the front porch. And yet somehow, surrounded by lush greenery on a mountain that has been part of this town's identity for generations, it feels like a genuine escape.
That combination — true walkability, true tranquility — is rarer than it sounds. This cabin has both.
Small, Considered, and Exactly Right for Two Couples The single-level ranch layout does something that larger homes rarely manage: it makes every square foot feel intentional. Two bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom and walk-in shower, sit on opposite ends of a thoughtfully designed floor plan that gives both couples genuine privacy without anyone feeling like they're in a separate house. The open living spaces flow naturally into each other — no wasted hallways, no awkward transitions, just a comfortable, cohesive home that happens to be architecturally interesting enough to make you stop and look twice when you walk in.
Contemporary touches, tasteful renovation, a unique architectural shape that sets it apart from every other cabin on the mountain. This is not the generic mountain rental. This is the one your friends ask you to send the link for.
The Front Porch Sets the Pace Lush greenery on all sides, comfortable seating, and the kind of mountain morning quiet that makes coffee taste better than it has any right to — the front porch here is understated and exactly right. No hot tub, no firepit, no amenity arms race. Just a genuinely lovely place to sit outside, breathe mountain air, and remember what a vacation is supposed to feel like before you walk one block to wherever the day takes you.
Highlands, Literally Around the Corner One block to South 4th Street means the full breadth of downtown Highlands is walkable from the front door — acclaimed dining, boutique shopping, the Highlands Playhouse, the Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Harris Lake, and trailheads into the surrounding mountains all within easy reach on foot. Come back whenever you're ready. The porch will be exactly where you left it.
What our guests are saying…
"Beautiful and close to town! This little cottage is beautiful and clean. Exactly like in the pictures! It is small but cozy. We rented it for my wedding, and my bridesmaids and I all got ready together in it. It is perfectly walking distance from the Ugly Dog Cafe, which is where we were after the wedding. Highly recommend!" - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Mai
Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental 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:
Gas Fireplace
Please note: The "swimming pool" amenity refers to access to the Highlands Recreation Center pool, a short drive from the property — not a private pool on-site.
This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.
Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city center and in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chattahoochee National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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