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A deck with wicker furniture, a table, and a bench. - The Cottage on Chowan (Highlands)
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a bookshelf. - The Cottage on Chowan (Highlands)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dining table with chairs. - The Cottage on Chowan (Highlands)
A house with a red door, a wooden staircase, and a stone pathway leading to a garden. - The Cottage on Chowan (Highlands)
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, ceiling fan, and windows. - The Cottage on Chowan (Highlands)
Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W/D provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

92 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

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About this property

The Cottage on Chowan

  • Summary:

    Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W&D



    The Space:

    Escape to the scenic splendor of Western North Carolina with this Highlands hideaway as your home away from home. Situated between Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoyah, this charming cabin offers a convenient central location close to endless year-round recreation and sightseeing opportunities. You'll be within minutes of iconic natural attractions like Bridal Veil Falls (1.5 mi.) and Cashiers Sliding Rock (11.3 mi.) and family-friendly features like the Jackson Hole Gem Mine (7.5 mi.). Other nearby activities include hiking, fishing, golf, zipline, tubing, and boating. Ski Sapphire Valley offers wintertime fun less than 14 miles away.



    Contemporary home comfort abounds throughout the cabin's charming interior, with essentials including a mighty full kitchen, central air-conditioning, free WiFi, and a private washer/dryer. A wood-burning fireplace provides a cozy centerpiece for family gatherings in the living room while a smart TV sets the stage for home entertainment in the sunny front room. The private deck is furnished for warm-weather outdoor gatherings. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.



    All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. This property is managed by VueStay Vacations.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 990 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, is home to this holiday home. 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. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • A covered bridge named Will Henry Stevens Bridge with a wooden structure and lattice design.
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery.
    Bridal Veil Falls
    3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • A golf course with a cloudy sky.
    Highlands Country Club
    5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by dense foliage.
    Dry Falls
    5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    46 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    92 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oak Steakhouse
    8 min drive
  • Los Vaqueros
    3 min drive
  • Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
    4 min drive
  • The Klapdohr
    4 min drive
  • Shell
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W/D pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W/D?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W/D?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cabin with private deck, fireplace, central AC, & private W/D located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Dog Park. Bridal Veil Falls and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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The Cottage on Chowan Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katheen S.

Great place and good value

Loved the interior decor, well stocked; deck was wonderful. Good location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Oscar B.

International Vacay

Incredible home feeling the whole time. Awesome closeness to every attraction yet secluded for the peaceful resting experience
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Quiet and Convenient

Excellent location to Franklin in a nice setting. Very clean and well appointed property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Clean,Comfortable, Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brooke B.

Tight parking

Great, clean, relaxing cabin in the mountains, but not for large trucks or SUVs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Wonderful

The home was beautiful. It was a perfect size for our family. The views are stunning. We seen several deer off the balcony. We will definitely be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in good condition. The furniture was comfortable. Everything was as advertised. We had a lovely stay. We just wish there wasn't a 10-digit code on the automatically locking door. That was a pain in the butt. That's my only complaint. The people that own the house are sweet, and as Christians, we loved some of the Christian decor and mini "Jesuses" that had been left around the house as a witness Christ's love for us!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Philip B.

Franklin Mountain Home

We stayed here over Thanksgiving break due to the location being close to friends and family. The property is clean, the back deck is awesome, it has good internet (which isn't always the case here), has a nice smart TV but is a little small, and not really comfortable for more than 4ish people to be around all day or equipped for heavy cooking of lots of meals. We had an issue w/ an appliance while we were there, but the management company resolved it while we were there & made it right.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute home, perfect for our trip to the Franklin rock show. Plenty of space and has everything you need to cook dinners in which is nice. Very easy to work with Vacasa too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Short but sweet visit

Rooms were clean, everything worked as expected. It is a nice little house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W L.

Great place to stay!

Except for the driveway this was a perfect getaway. It felt like walking in to a 2nd home. We were in Franklin for a family reunion and the kitchen had everything we need to complete the food we were taking. Plenty of everything. Especially loved having our morning coffee on the back deck, so peaceful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Highlands home

Very clean,close to everything and great value. Would stay again. Driveway can be tricky backing out of or into.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The drive way needs leveling. Several dips or bumps. Also it is so narrow it was hard to turn a truck around in the space. Overall, my husband & I truly our stay in this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet home

Overall our experience was great! Just a few small little details that were a little unfortunate, having to press a whole phone number every time to in was a inconvenience, it just t
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!! Clean and comfortable. We were in town for a family reunion so really only slept there but there was a well stocked kitchen with starter dish soaps, dishwasher tabs, paper towels. The beds were comfortable with great pillows! Shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the showers. The only complaint is the door code is a little long 10 digits (I assume someone’s phone number?)…hard to remember and had to pull up our email/text every time to enter the property. Suggest changing to code each time to the phone number provided by the guest who booked it, would be much easier for guests. Overall, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July stay.

House was clean and in a great location, we enjoyed our stay very much! Pictures make it look like the house is two story with two porches however you only have access to the street level, bedrooms, kitchen, living everything is on the level. My only other suggestion is better cooking utensils (can opener, cheese grater, etc.) Overall though we would absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

Convenient to Franklin (by car) but needs some spiffing up

We could zip into town easily. The house would be so much nicer if the amenities were better. The pillows were awful, the bed linens were poor quality, there weren't any blankets on the beds, there weren't enough glasses, there was no toaster, and the outside looked like no one had been there for months - weeds, leaves, and a poorly maintained driveway.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kim N.

Comfortable stay

Overall, our stay was comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the porch with a glass of wine at night and a cup of coffee in the morning. The surroundings were peaceful. The beds provided comfortable sleeping. The kitchen was functional, but for food preparation it would be nice to have a cutting board and a frying pan. I appreciated a coffee maker that doesn't require paper filters. The kitchen island countertop hadn't been well cleaned, but everything else appeared clean. There were fruit flies, or something similar, that seemed to appear immediately, and we were only there for 2 nights. Outside the front of the house was very overgrown; minimal trimming and weed whacking would greatly improve the initial appearance. Beware of the hallway closet, the door very easily comes out of the track, it's very flimsy. It was nice to be a short drive from Franklin and amenities there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023