3 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In Highlands, North Carolina

Find your perfect escape on this secluded 10-acre estate, where stunning mountain vistas greet you at every turn. Spend your evenings soaking in the hot tub or toasting s'mores by the large crackling fire pit under a blanket of stars. All this private tranquility is just a scenic and easy 4-mile drive from the boutiques and restaurants of Cashiers.

Perched on a high ridge, this newly renovated chalet-style home offers stunning views of Whiteside Mountain, Little Terrapin Mountain, and the surrounding forest from large windows and wrap-around decks.

-- 1st Floor: Three well-appointed bedrooms with balcony access. King primary suite, second king bedroom, and a queen room. An additional fold-away twin bed is available. Home sleeps up to 7 guests.
---2nd Floor: Soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows define the open-plan kitchen, dining, and family area.
---Outdoor Living: Relax in the hot tub, gather on the decks, or explore the private, rhododendron-lined drive and several trails that wind through the woods.
Some amenities we offer:

- Coffee bar equipped with regular drip coffee maker, Keurig, and French Press, burr coffee grinder, along with starter pods, sugar, creamer, and tea to help you get your day started.

- Fully equipped kitchen with spices, oils, and all new appliances, pans, and utensils.

- Decks surround most of the home to take in the magnificent views, including an observation area with Mark 2 binoculars to see up close the cliffs of Whiteside Mountain - the highest perpendicular bare rock face east of the Rocky Mountains.

- Large stone firepit with six Adirondack chairs.

- Game lawn perfect for Corn Hole or Bocce Ball or other lawn games.

- Hot tub on lovely stone patio with views of mountains.

- Beautiful landscaping with lovely plants and flowers.

- The Turkey Den - a small kid or teen space with deck, kind of like a she-shed.

- "Treehouse" deck on hillside to view mountains - makes you feel like you're in the trees and part of nature - perfect place to enjoy coffee, some wine, or just take in the views.

- Several trails on property, including The Enchanted Forest Trail, where little explorers can participate in a scavenger hunt to find hidden woodland fairies, gnomes, tree faces, and animals.

- Board games, puzzles, and books for kids and adults.

-Electric fireplace in living area.

- Plenty of seating on each deck and patio space to enjoy the views and mountain air!

- Blackout curtains in all bedrooms.

- Pack and play, highchair, kid's dinnerware

- We are dog friendly for up to two house-broken 50-lb dogs with prior approval (see requirements below), and the property is a great place for your four-legged canines to explore with supervision. $125/dog

- The location - unbeatable privacy and views. We are off the beaten path but just a 7-minute drive to the shops and restaurants of Cashiers and about a 20-minute drive to Highlands.

- Full Generator that can be turned on if power goes out!
In addition, Sliding Rock is just a mile away - this is a fun waterfall/swimming hole where kids and adults can slide down the rocks and cool off during the summer.

Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, skiing, biking, or swimming, the area is full of year-round outdoor activities. Or browse through unique shops, sample the many fine restaurants, go gemstone mining, horseback riding, take in a free concert during the summer, or visit during one of the many festivals.

When you rent our homes, we provide lots of insider info, including suggestions of places to visit/tour, restaurants we recommend, and local tips. (If you're looking for a unique seaside getaway for a large group (sleeps 16), please check out our beach home in Navarre, FL on the Santa Rosa Sound: The Seahorse Retreat #164976 with its own private heated pool with amazing views, dock, hot tub, beach, and more).

If you are interested in booking our home, High Ridge Haven, for your vacation, please tell us a little about yourself, your rental party, and the reason for your visit.
Some things to note:

We have both Starlink and Verizon WIFI providing high-speed Internet at High Ridge Haven. Keep in mind the home is in the mountains so it is possible to experience a momentary hiccup, but you may not experience any issues at all. Additionally, you can go into the town of Cashiers (4 miles away)- the local library or Buck’s Coffee provides good internet. Verizon offers the best cell service. If you are with another carrier, you can connect via WiFi to get calls or text messages.

We provide great directions, but those who are not used to driving in the mountains should be aware of curving, sometimes steep roads. The access to our home is fairly easy but would require a four-wheel or all-wheel drive during winter weather.

The unique setting of this home - on top of a ridge in the mountains - means that other creatures make their home here, so we ask that you embrace nature. This area is known as a temperate rainforest. While there aren’t many mosquitos, there are other flying insects as well as spiders, birds, squirrels, raccoons, deer, and the occasional bear.
DOG POLICY (also on rental agreement):

Two house-broken and well-trained dogs of up to 50 pounds and two years of age are allowed with prior approval by owner. Puppies are not allowed. No other animals are allowed. Failure to get prior approval of a dog may result in termination of rental, immediate eviction, and forfeiture of security deposit. There is a non-refundable $125 per dog. Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations and crated if left alone in home. Dog waste must be picked up and disposed prior to departure. Any damage will be deducted from security deposit.

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chattahoochee National Forest and Lake Jocassee. Traveling with kids? Consider Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.