Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this cottage rental

Situated in Highlands, this attractive cottage for $332 per night is a great choice for your next trip. Welcome to the Author’s Cottage! Located on the scenic Route 64, our home is across the street from the classic fine dining restaurant "On the Verandah" which sits on the beautiful Lake Sequoia. Our cottage is ideal for those who want to be close to town with a quick 3 minute drive to Main Street, but also only 1 mile away from Dry Falls, and many other surrounding hiking trails and waterfalls to choose from. Space: The cottage has two charming bedrooms and two bathrooms. The downstairs bedroom has a King Bed, a smart TV, and a detached full bathroom. The upstairs suite has a King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, a smart TV, and an en suite full bathroom. Our layout works well for a small group of friends, two couples, or small families. Amenities: Our space is a place to rest, relax, and reset from your busy life. This cozy cottage provides all the comforts of home with 3 Smart TVs, Nest Thermostats, Gas Stove, Full-Size Fridge and Dishwasher, Kitchen Tools, a 1-button Gas Fireplace, full size washer and dryer, and a patio table with a 3 burner gas grill.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

29.59 miles

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

4.9

Outstanding(38 Reviews)

Cottage in Highlands, NC

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

$$$$

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

29.59 miles

Reviews

4.9/5.0

Outstanding(38 Reviews)

5.0

Nov 2023

Great location to waterfalls and downtown Highland. Very cozy cabin with a view of Lake Sequoyah. Has all the amenities that you would ever need for a great stay. Extremely easy check in and check out.

5.0

Nov 2023

Everything was wonderful and the house was very comfortable.

5.0

Nov 2023

We stayed two nights and enjoyed every moment. It was close to downtown Highlands ( as well as Cashiers and other points of interest). The home was clean and well maintained. The backyard light bulbs were not working, but we had flashlights so we could take our pups outside. We would definitely stay here again (and we were not bothered by restaurant or road noise).

5.0

Nov 2023

Bedrooms very comfortable, plenty of storage space, excellently appointed kitchen. The photos of the upstairs bedroom do not do it justice! It was beautiful! There is no dining area other than stools at the kitchen bar. The location is 5 minutes drive from town and 10 min to hiking trails.

4.0

Sep 2023

We had a great stay here with 3 adults and 2 children (ages 3 and 5). The location was great...very close to town. Just know that it is on a MAIN road. Very, very close to the road. It might be better to stay here with adults or older children just because I was nervous about my kids getting out without me knowing and possibly getting into that road. So great, convenient place. Just know you are truly right on a main road with lots of traffic. Also, very easy, convenient check in and check out!

4.0

Sep 2023

While listed as pet friendly, there was was only minimal area for our dog to potty. It was all rocks. Close to town.

3.0

Aug 2023

Our ratings are mixed. Depending on what you are looking for this could be very good or not so good. Location’s proximity to downtown Highlands & Veranda Restaurant are great. Cottage was clean and cozy place for 2 people. TV’s were limited on traditional channel options and not a lot of guidance provided on how to operate the the TV’s. You just need to be ok with a Location that is right on a heavily traveled road creating a lot of road noise all day and night making it a challenge to sleep at certain times, and Restaurant workers around 11:30pm to midnight could be quite loud in the parking lot. As for a pet, not a lot of space to walk your pet. Just need to know that ahead of time.

5.0

Aug 2023

So happy to find a rental that allows a dog!

5.0

Jul 2023

The house was great and in an excellent location. Check in and check out was sos imple. We will be back

5.0

Jul 2023

We truly enjoyed our stay at this home in Highlands It is very conveniently located to everything in this darling town. We particularly liked that we didn’t have to climb steep, one lane roads to get to the house! Coming from flat Florida this was a plus!! We had some confusion about the fact that we were bringing our Havanese with us, but I will know next time to spell it out! Somehow I did not see where I was supposed to note that on our reservation. We loved the restaurant that is right across the street. The view of the river from its back porch dining room is just beautiful!! And the food and service were top notch! We look forward to returning to this house and Highlands in the future.

4.0

Jul 2023

Nice place, very clean and well appointed. Perfect for our getaway with family.

5.0

Jul 2023

Great location. The house was just perfect for our stay

5.0

Jul 2023

Great house convenient to Highlands. Lots of space in bedrooms and baths. Great location. Very clean and had everything that we needed. Would recommend to others.

4.0

Jun 2023

The place was very dusty, spider webs in kitchen light fixture. Upstairs shower door off hinge. Other than that great location, a little dangerous to get in and out of but set up of house was great.

5.0

Jun 2023

Wonderful, well-cared for property that has been provisioned to meet absolute guest comfort and enjoyment. Our family thoroughly appreciated our time here as it is only a short distance to top Highlands’ shops and restaurants. It was exactly as expected after viewing the descriptions and communicating with highly responsive hosts. Pleased!

5.0

May 2023

My family and our labrador absolutely fell in love with Author’s Cottage. So much that we can’t wait to come back!! The location from Highlands is perfect! The decor and cleanliness is on point! The seating areas outside the cottage phenomenal and the different potted plants made them even better! So many details the host provided were greatly appreciated and the best part was the upstairs suite!!

5.0

May 2023

We met our adult children with our dogs over the weekend. The house was well stocked and convenient to everything that we wanted to see in the area. We will definitely be going back!

5.0

Apr 2023

Everything was great and host was very helpful

5.0

Apr 2023

Great three night stay. Used to shower and change and it was so close to town and trails that it was perfect. Right on busy road, as advertised, so would not recommend for small children. The owner asked me to pay for a broken outside screen corner on a window and a “warped” tray that obviously had bent from humidity over a long period of time. I explained that we didn’t do either. Aside from that disappointment it was a great place and well priced.

5.0

Apr 2023

Great cabin, everything you need.

5.0

Mar 2023

Very clean and comfortable cottage close to downtown Highlands, hiking and other area attractions. Hiked two days and afterwards enjoyed the Highlands Wine Shoppe and fire pit to wind down before dinner. Highly recommend the Writer’s Cottage.

5.0

Feb 2023

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and cozy!!

4.0

Feb 2023

The family headed back to the Highlands for winter break and found this little jewel available. It’s right across the road from a great restaurant, The Veranda on Mirror Lake. Very convenient to town. It was clean and updated throughout. It’s really just a cozy 4 adult cabin. Only issue was the Nest controls are a bit finicky to use. Truly enjoyed the stay.

5.0

Jan 2023

We absolutely loved our stay - perfect location, immaculately clean, all the amenities of home, so cozy & beautiful both inside & out! Kudos to our hosts for providing such a lovely getaway to beautiful Highlands! We’ll definitely be back to stay at this amazing cottage!

5.0

Jan 2023

Family from Canada joined us for this getaway. The fireplace made it cozy. Everything we needed was readily available. Certainly was not a disappointment. Thank you for sharing your home.

5.0

Jan 2023

Very nice for our family of 4...close to many natural attractions and downtown Highlands!

5.0

Jan 2023

It was a perfect stay in a very cozy place. Host thought of everything needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent experience

5.0

Dec 2022

We’ve been to Highlands several times before and loved it! First time for us renting a house and it did not disappoint! This home was cozy, charming, clean and close to everything! Very sweet owners checked on us upon arrival and afterwards to see if we needed anything while we were there. The complimentary popcorn, coffee and hot chocolate was such a nice treat! Thank you, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again :)

5.0

Dec 2022

My husband, daughter, son-in-law, miniature dachshund and I had a 5 Star experience at the Author's cottage for the Christmas parade weekend. The cottage was very clean, beds were comfortable, water was still hot after 4 showers, kitchen fully stocked, fluffy towels and it was beautifully decorated for the holidays. We love traveling with our fur baby but prefer accommodations where you can't tell a pet has visited. That was the case with the Author's Cottage.

5.0

Nov 2022

We really enjoyed our stay. With the property having a Franklin Rd address (same as Main St), it was a quick straight shot, 5 mins to town. It was very cute, nicely decorated cabin.

5.0

Nov 2022

My husband and I, along with our 2 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels stayed at this precious cabin. It was located where we could easily get to main street, Dry Falls, Glen Falls, Sunset Rock, Reclamations and Whiteside Mountain, all of which were on our must do's while in the Highlands. The home is just the right size for 2 couples with 2 master beds and 2 full bathrooms or grandparents, parents with up to 2 children as the upstairs king bedroom has a twin trundle bed. The home was very clean and did not show signs of previous pet guests. The living room-kitchen areas are combined into one space. The fireplace is a perfect addition to this cozy, mountain home. Andreea and Claudiu were so easy to communicate with and they offered up some great places to grab a lunch or eat out for dinner. Check in and check out could not be easier. We look forward to coming back again. Thanks for sharing your cottage with us!

5.0

Sep 2022

Wonderful midweek stay in Highlands. Sweet, cozy, clean and comfortable cabin.

5.0

Aug 2022

Soooo much better than a hotel. You have a fully-stocked kitchen with everything you need. Don't want to cook? There's a restaurant directly across the street, or travel 3 minutes to downtown Highlands, where there are many shops and restaurants. Super clean and very attentive! I would highly recommend.

5.0

Aug 2022

We really enjoyed staying here! Very convenient to downtown but jus tout if reach of the crowds. We really enjoyed that we could walk to a nice restaurant as well across the street. This place was roomy for our family of 4. Very nice and clean. Clear instructions on everything. We will want to stay here again!

5.0

Aug 2022

This property was great. Minutes from dry falls and bridal veil falls one way and Main Street shopping and dining the other way. The owners are very responsive. The cabin is nice and very well maintained. We will be back!

5.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful and close to everything

Beautiful and close to everything

The property was just what we were looking for - clean, dog friendly, close to all the great hikes and minutes from town! Would stay here again!

5.0

May 2022

This cabin was clean and cozy. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.

5.0

May 2022

Chasing waterfalls

Chasing waterfalls

This cabin was clean and cozy. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Highlands is $476 per night. This rental is $144 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

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

Is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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4.9

Outstanding(92 Reviews)

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!

Cottage in Highlands, NC

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Highlands, NC

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

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

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Highlands, NC - Cozy fireplace 3 min to posh Main Street, or majestic Dry Falls!?

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