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Stephen Cottage offers a cozy retreat in the heart of the Highlands community, surrounded by scenic hiking trails and local shops. Enjoy family gatherings in the open-concept living area with comfortable seating and a smart TV, then step outside to unwind on the private deck with covered and open-air seating areas featuring a wood-burning chiminea.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior

  • Stephen Cottage

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    Kick back in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at this inviting mountain cottage. Fit for contemporary comfort, this scenic cabin offers a great location right in the heart of the Highlands community. Discover local shops and dining options on Main Street a few minutes away or explore nearby attractions like Cashiers Sliding Rock and Bridal Veil Falls. You'll also find tons of fabulous hiking trails, some great golf courses, art galleries, and antique shops within easy reach of home. Ski Sapphire Valley is only 11.5 miles away.

    Vaulted ceilings and strong natural lighting create an inviting and airy ambiance in the home, and the living area's open-concept layout is designed for family gatherings. Comfortable seating and a smart TV provide the perfect centerpiece for casual downtime. An all-new suite of stainless steel appliances is equipped for easy meal prep and cooking up those family-favorite dishes. The private deck offers covered and open-air seating areas for all-day enjoyment and even features a wood-burning chiminea.

    House Rules
    Check-in time: 4:00 PM
    Check-out time: 10:00 AM
    All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
    No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

    If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

    Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

    Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


    Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and rock climbing. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain
    Whiteside Mountain
    7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Dry Falls
    Dry Falls
    8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake Jocassee
    Lake Jocassee
    40 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Western Carolina University
    Western Carolina University
    43 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Sunset at Lake Keowee , Aerial Panorama - Seneca, South Carolina - July 2024
    Lake Keowee
    45 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    7 min drive
  • Shell
    5 min drive
  • Los Vaqueros
    6 min drive
  • Oak Steakhouse
    7 min drive
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Dog-friendly home with private deck, outdoor fireplace, & immaculate interior 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. 24 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay, had everything we needed it was clean WiFi was good plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Great stay!

Comfortable home in a great location. Home equipped with everything you could want.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Elizabeth J.

Convenient and well appointed

The location close to town yet reasonably priced was a big plus. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is in an excellent location, just 10 minutes drive from downtown Highlands. The property was quiet, spacious, nicely decorated, had a wonderful gas fireplace and a large screen TV. We did have an issue with the door keypad and a few cleaning issues which we addressed with the rental agency vacasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci A.

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

Great stay

Very clean and accurate description. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Great Property!

We had a wonderful 3 night stay here. The house was well furnished and very clean and comfortable. The location was good too - very easy to get to Highlands shopping and restaurants. I would stay here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Susan E.

Very nice home and neighborhood

Loved the peacefulness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Beautiful house great location

This duplex home is beautiful! Lots of little extras to make our stay special. So convenient to downtown Highlands and it’s many restaurants and shops
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Nice

I liked the room it has and the kitchen was well equipped. Good place to chill
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Revonda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhouse is clean, beautifully furnished, and in a lovely, quiet location close to town and restaurants. However, we found the mattresses, pillows, and living room furniture extremely hard and uncomfortable causing back and neck pain. The television remotes in the bedrooms didn't work properly. This could be an amazing rental with mattress and furniture changes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arculeo K.

Wonderful Pet-friendly Home

We had an amazing experience at this home, which is pet-friendly. We celebrated my mom’s 77th birthday and couldn’t have been happier. Close to town and beautifully decorated as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra I.

Great find

The house is well appointed and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

Great place close to downtown

The beds were comfortable. Great water pressure. Cute neighborhood. The front porch is a great spot to relax. Close to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne T.

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

A

Great location, quiet neighborhood with plenty of covered porch seating. Nice that they offered us early check in. Let very water pressure and comfortable bedding. We’d stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daryl T.

Great place in an ideal location

This house had everything we needed. Nice updated furnishings, bedding tastefully done. An indoor fireplace and outdoor chimney were awesome for a trip to the mountains. The kitchen was fresh, had all the things we needed and we used it. All in all a great place for a 4 day getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe E.

Highlands

Everything had just been refurbished. Some glitches they will work out, but had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable beds and great kitchen.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Beautiful Cozy Quiet Getaway

Only a few minutes from Main Street this updated cottage was nicely appointed and well equipped. The king beds were very comfortable, each bedroom had its own en suite bathroom, and the bedroom windows faced out into a leafy canopy of treetops. The comfortable seating on the front porch was a special bonus. Although we didn’t use it the fireplace was a nice touch and there was an abundant supply of firewood.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ed V.

Great location, beautiful setting, well appointed. Just right

The whole place was just right
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes wish there was a couch or more comfortable living room seating
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Vacation

This home was beautiful in every way! Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious sitting area with a wonderful front porch. We had a difficult time getting into the home because the door code wasn't working, the instructions were unclear, or our ineptitude. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. We would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joy g.

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

Mother /Daughter trip

We went hiking and a little shopping. We had a wonderful time together before she goes to college.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lois F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was in a nice neighborhood. Even though the porch looks onto the street, there was very little traffic. The neighborhood was VERY hilly, so walking the dog is a challenge. Bathrooms could have been cleaner, and there was a problem with musty towels that VACASA rectified. The seats in the living room are uncomfortable and hard, not conducive to watching football or a movie. Beds were comfortable. Water pressure great. Wi-Fi great and TV had many channels. Home is a short, easy drive to downtown Highlands. All roads are paved, and no crazy mountains to drive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

collin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and if you are looking for a functional corporate style space then this house fits the statement - however if you are expecting a cosy home then this is not for you. The furnishings are as expected from a standard rental not a home - the bathrooms are functional and offer a corporate feel. The kitchen has a drip coffee but no K-cup which was surprising, no stem glasses which again was odd. The house missed the little touches that you would have hoped would have been there if someones actual home or managed by the owner rather than a corporate entity - overall was good but not excellent - but good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025