Rustic mountain cabin. Pet-friendly, 3 story, 4 bedrooms, hot tub & kids' zone ⛰
About this house rental
Situated in Highlands, this lovely house for R 11,371 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. We also offer the main house and garage apartment together - no additional insurance or booking fees. Sleeps up to 16 people (10 adults and 6 children). If interested see http://vrbo.com/2225631 Escape to our stunning mountain retreat that effortlessly combines the tranquility of nature with modern luxuries. This extraordinary property features a charming mountain home, offering an enchanting space for your vacation getaway. Nestled within the embrace of nature, you'll relish the sounds of Laurel Branch and its soothing waterfall from the expansive porches that provide a haven of privacy. The main house boasts an expansive layout with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths. Inside the main house, you'll discover the essence of rustic elegance with four stone fireplaces that create cozy gathering spots. The gourmet chef's kitchen, complete with a six-burner gas range, is a culinary haven for those who love to cook. The main level features a master suite with a stone fireplace, ensuring evenings of warmth and comfort. The upper-level bedroom suite offers an airy loft that overlooks the living area, adding to the open and inviting atmosphere. On the lower level, a family room with yet another fireplace, a bunk room, and a master bedroom suite provide ample space for relaxation. And don't forget the Jacuzzi hot tub, offering the ultimate indulgence after a day of adventures. The thoughtfully designed floor plan isn't just practical; it's ideal for hosting gatherings and quality family time. Wrap-around decks, an outdoor stone fireplace, and a charming front porch invite you to savor outdoor living at its finest. For families, the property has a bunk room that comfortably accommodates six children (with a weight limit of 95 pounds). A wifi-free kids' lounge brims with entertainment options, including ping pong, corn hole, foosball, mini pool, cornhole, magnetic darts, and board games. Smaller thrill-seekers can also enjoy a zip line adventure. The accommodations are versatile, featuring three owner's suites with king-size beds, a bunk room, a loft with a day bed, and the studio apartment with a king bed. The main house comfortably houses up to 6 adults and 6 kids (without using the day bed). The daily rental rate covers up to eight adults and six children, with options for additional guests at an extra charge (billed separately). Located between the charming towns of Highlands and Cashiers in North Carolina, this retreat offers convenient access to the best of both worlds. You can explore the amenities of both towns, embark on invigorating hikes at Whiteside Mountain, indulge in skiing at Sapphire Valley, and relish boating adventures on Glenville Lake. The vibrant Main Street of Highlands is a mere 4.4 miles away, ensuring you're never far from the heart of the action. Please note our pet-friendly policy, welcoming your furry companions to join in the fun. While we encourage pets to be part of your vacation, we kindly request that they be kept off beds and furniture. To maintain a clean and enjoyable environment for all guests, we provide guidelines for pet care and responsibility. Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in additional cleaning fees. Embrace the allure of the mountains and the comforts of modern living at our picturesque retreat. Experience a mountain getaway like no other, where nature's beauty and contemporary amenities blend seamlessly to create cherished memories. The video shown on the Photos page is from the previous owner. We have renovated the kitchen and turned the office with the jacuzzi into a master suite, putting the jacuzzi outdoors. We also have completely different furnishing. *** Skyline Lodge is now open, putting a world-class steakhouse within walking distance! *** Pets: We are glad that we offer a home where you can bring your pets along. However, in the year we’ve been renting, we have had numerous problems. Therefore we have the following policies: Pets are not allowed on the beds or furniture. Clean up after your pet if they go in the yard, there is a poop scooper usually on the deck. We have a roll of green temporary fence on the corner of the front deck. If you like, this can be used to keep your pets on the deck. It attaches using the hooks on the rail and the house. We also have two child gates inside if you would like to keep your pet on the main floor where there is no carpet. It is imperative that you keep your dog(s) on a leash when outside. There are several (really nice) older people in our neighborhood who frequently walk their dogs without leashes, as well as guests in the main house with dogs sometimes. If your pet goes to the bathroom on the carpet, clean it up or we will charge for professional cleaning. Failure to follow these rules will result in a minimum $500 additional cleaning fee.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Highlands, NC
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(14 Reviews)
5.0
Wonderful large mountain home. Three master BR and a bunk room fit us perfectly. Cool weather allowed us to burn LOTS of wood at outdoor fireplace. Three indoor gas fireplaces were burned frequently. House was clean, kitchen was fabulous and Marty was very responsive. Book it.
5.0
Our family took a 5 day trip for vacation and stayed at Lotts of Sky. It was a nice house and the porches are AMAZING! We cooked most meals in the kitchen which was well sized and stocked with utensils. The weather was cool so we enjoyed the fireplace on the porch. We brought our dogs, so it was the perfect spot to escape for a few days with the whole family and fur babies. We look forward to returning!
5.0
Our family took a 5 day trip for vacation and stayed at Lotts of Sky. It was a nice house and the porches are AMAZING! We cooked most meals in the kitchen which was well sized and stocked with utensils. The weather was cool so we enjoyed the fireplace on the porch. We brought our dogs, so it was the perfect spot to escape for a few days with the whole family and fur babies. We look forward to returning!
5.0
Great time
5.0
11 of my family members stayed here for my sons wedding. We had a great time. The house was mountain rustic and comfortable. There were lots of games and a zip line which the 5 children loved. The owner was very responsive and easy to work with. We would rent it again.
5.0
We absolutely loved this house. Great location, beautiful views, very well appointed and just a great place for my whole family to stay. The owner is very attentive, informative and nice. We will be back. 😊
5.0
House layout was fantastic! We used all the house amenities and helpful hints our hosts provided! House was in great location and close to town and hiking! Highly recommend for anyone who wants an escape and enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery!
5.0
We had a lovely week at Lots of Sky. The house was perfect for our family and it’s in a great location. Would certainly recommend!
5.0
Fabulous property with lots of peace and quiet to offer. Christmas decorations were still up which made me immensely happy. Beautiful Christmas China and fabulous chefs kitchen. The owner was graciously available for questions and concerns. We love the media room, the Jacuzzi, the beautiful porches, and all the fireplaces. Appreciated the ample supply of kitchen utensils pans and knives which made cooking easy and fun.
5.0
This home was a perfect fit for our group of 10. Three families with kids so the three master bedrooms and the bunk room were perfect for our group. The house has everything you need and the outdoor fireplace was a hit! Marty is a great host and very responsive to any questions. Can't wait to return!
5.0
We stayed at this property right before Christmas, and the home was decorated with decorations, a tree, and lights. It made for a warm, cozy feel even though the house is quite large. The six of us had plenty of space, and the hot tub and game room were extra perks that we enjoyed. It’s easy to drive to Highlands and various other natural attractions in the area. Communication with our host was great - Marty was quick to respond to any questions we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this home.
5.0
This is a wonderful house. It was too cold to spend time at the outdoor fireplace but we loved the indoor gas fireplaces. Well stocked kitchen and three master suites.
5.0
Everything was great with the cabin. Owner is very responsive and helpful.
5.0
Wonderful
Wonderful property and host
5.0
Luxury Treehouse
A retreat experience within 10 minutes of downtown Highlands. Plenty of space to entertain inside and outside.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay, and the cabin was fantastic. Very clean, spacious, and with all amenities. Communication with owner was above and beyond our expecations. The game room was a plus for our kids. I highly recommend booking for an amazing experience.
5.0
Fantastic property and owner
We really enjoyed our stay, and the cabin was fantastic. Very clean, spacious, and with all amenities.
Communication with owner was above and beyond our expecations.
The game room was a plus for our kids. I highly recommend booking for an amazing experience.
5.0
We booked months ago so we could arrange to have all children and grandchildren present for a long-awaited family vacation in the mountains. We know most homes look great in the photos, but this one fully met and exceeded our expectations. From the large master suites, to the impressive wood detail and trim, to the gas and wood burning fireplaces, large professional kitchen, to the massive wrap around decks, it was an instant hit with every family member.The house is built at the top of a down sloping yard so you get the feeling of living in a treehouse. Added bonus features enjoyed by all were the game room, zip line (kids only), and the large hot tub. We also rented the separate garage apartment which was spacious and well equipped. With access to the two car garage, supplied firewood, and two washer/dryer combinations, it had truly everything you could want in a mountain house to be enjoyed by a large group. We were able to walk to the newly-renovated Skyline Lodge and enjoy a fantastic brunch in what in the evening becomes the renowned Oaks Steakhouse. And, because it is only a short drive from town and located at the end of a long and winding road, you have a property with the unique combination of complete privacy yet very convenient to all in-town amenities.Also very important, the host, Marty, was very responsive to all questions concerning the property which is a big plus.You will not be disappointed if you choose to spend time at this wonderful home!
5.0
Best Place for Family Gathering!
We booked months ago so we could arrange to have all children and grandchildren present for a long-awaited family vacation in the mountains. We know most homes look great in the photos, but this one fully met and exceeded our expectations. From the large master suites, to the impressive wood detail and trim, to the gas and wood burning fireplaces, large professional kitchen, to the massive wrap around decks, it was an instant hit with every family member.
The house is built at the top of a down sloping yard so you get the feeling of living in a treehouse. Added bonus features enjoyed by all were the game room, zip line (kids only), and the large hot tub.
We also rented the separate garage apartment which was spacious and well equipped. With access to the two car garage, supplied firewood, and two washer/dryer combinations, it had truly everything you could want in a mountain house to be enjoyed by a large group.
We were able to walk to the newly-renovated Skyline Lodge and enjoy a fantastic brunch in what in the evening becomes the renowned Oaks Steakhouse. And, because it is only a short drive from town and located at the end of a long and winding road, you have a property with the unique combination of complete privacy yet very convenient to all in-town amenities.
Also very important, the host, Marty, was very responsive to all questions concerning the property which is a big plus.
You will not be disappointed if you choose to spend time at this wonderful home!
5.0
This home is gorgeous! You will stay in a beautifully apportioned adult treehouse with amenities that provide healthy engagement for the kids. The owners renovated this property with such love and care. The interior design could be featured in Architectural Digest. From the log accents, the tree branch railings, warm lighting, open windows that invite the beauty of the NC forest into every single room - this is the place for your vacation. A short trip to Highlands (5-10m), Cashiers (15m) and more waterfalls than you can possibly see. We loved the homemade dinners with the grandparents and long stories at the al fresco dining table. It was not only clean, the owners are responsive and helpful. The weather was perfect! The home is my new dream house. We were sad to return home to the non-idyllic day-to-day life. We hope to visit more often than once a year! Book this now! :)
5.0
Perfect home in a perfect location!
This home is gorgeous! You will stay in a beautifully apportioned adult treehouse with amenities that provide healthy engagement for the kids. The owners renovated this property with such love and care. The interior design could be featured in Architectural Digest. From the log accents, the tree branch railings, warm lighting, open windows that invite the beauty of the NC forest into every single room - this is the place for your vacation. A short trip to Highlands (5-10m), Cashiers (15m) and more waterfalls than you can possibly see. We loved the homemade dinners with the grandparents and long stories at the al fresco dining table. It was not only clean, the owners are responsive and helpful. The weather was perfect! The home is my new dream house. We were sad to return home to the non-idyllic day-to-day life. We hope to visit more often than once a year! Book this now! :)
5.0
The house was perfect for a family gathering. We had plenty of room. We loved the wrap around porch- especially the covered area with the outdoor fireplace and huge dining table. We spent most of out time out there! The kitchen was great- we cooked fabulous meals every night and ate outside at that great table. We really enjoyed our long weekend there.
5.0
Great Weekend in Highlands
The house was perfect for a family gathering. We had plenty of room. We loved the wrap around porch- especially the covered area with the outdoor fireplace and huge dining table. We spent most of out time out there! The kitchen was great- we cooked fabulous meals every night and ate outside at that great table. We really enjoyed our long weekend there.
5.0
The house is large, beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed the gas fireplaces and the beautiful views. Would definitely stay there again.
5.0
Family visit for wedding.
This was a lovely home that was perfect for a family group that was coming from Michigan, Ohio, Virginia and Texas. The home provided everything we needed to relax, visit, eat all of our meals and prepare for the wedding. Thank you so much for the great communication. Once you get to the house it is easy to get back to everywhere you need to go and back again.
5.0
Lovely place
The house is large, beautiful and comfortable. We enjoyed the gas fireplaces and the beautiful views. Would definitely stay there again.
5.0
We loved this home! It was beautiful and had everything we needed. We cooked every meal in the gorgeous kitchen with every gadget imaginable. We stayed on the porch most of our time. My adult children and spouses said this was their favorite vacation ever! Didn’t hear much out of the kids…must have been entertained with all available. (My husband uses a walker and we entered and exited from the garage, so had no problems)
5.0
We will be back!
We loved this home! It was beautiful and had everything we needed. We cooked every meal in the gorgeous kitchen with every gadget imaginable. We stayed on the porch most of our time. My adult children and spouses said this was their favorite vacation ever! Didn’t hear much out of the kids…must have been entertained with all available. (My husband uses a walker and we entered and exited from the garage, so had no problems)
5.0
Great relaxing weekend
Spent the weekend with the family on spring break fly fishing in the mountains of NC, great house!
5.0
Perfect!
Lots of Sky was amazing! It was perfect for a couple of families. Everything was clean and in good working order, and the house was very well equipped. The views are amazing, and the location is hidden deep in the woods! The property owner was wonderful to work with and provided lots of information and excellent communication throughout the stay. We will be back SOON!
5.0
Great Mountain House
Girls' trip to Highlands and we really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful mountain house. Each bedroom had its own bath and that was great!
5.0
Wonderful Stay
We loved this home. It was well appointed with comfortable beds. Close to downtown and had everything we needed. We had three generations there. With a master suite on the main level it was great for my mother in law. The kids loved the game room and zip line in the backyard. Marty was very easy to communicate with and made sure we had everything we needed. Very clean. Would absolutely stay here again.
5.0
Birthday Getaway
House was wonderful. Very remote location which we loved yet only 10 minutes from store. Spent weekend at the covered outdoor fireplace with plenty of firewood. Hot tub was clean and wonderful.
5.0
Wonderful mountain stay
We had a wonderful weekend celebrating our son's birthday with family. The house was comfortable for a group with plenty of beds and multiple areas to gather. The kitchen range was very impressive- we enjoyed preparing meals together in the kitchen. We highly recommend this property.
5.0
Lovely Mountain Property!
This mountain property is perfect for a weekend get-away and exceeded all of my expectations! The home was in perfect condition, not to mention the view from the back porch! The hosts were also wonderful to work with and very helpful with any questions I had along the way. I hope to return soon!!
5.0
We loved our stay here! The house was very spacious with a master bedroom on every floor. Marty (the owner) was very responsive and kind. We would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone!
5.0
Girls weekend
We loved our stay here! The house was very spacious with a master bedroom on every floor. Marty (the owner) was very responsive and kind. We would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone!
5.0
Perfect house in Highlands!
The house was spacious, clean and very accommodating for our group. I can’t say enough good things about it and would love to rent again. We had a fabulous stay at Marty’s house!
5.0
Our family had a great time relaxing and enjoying our long weekend at this property. Owner is very responsive and the house is even better than the pictures. Beautiful home, beautiful property and a great time for the family
5.0
We loved the spacious rooms, all the outdoor seating areas, and fun things for the children to do.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Highlands?
The average price for a rental in Highlands is R 6,357 per night. This rental is R 5,014 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rustic mountain cabin. Pet-friendly, 3 story, 4 bedrooms, hot tub & kids' zone ⛰. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rustic mountain cabin. Pet-friendly, 3 story, 4 bedrooms, hot tub & kids' zone ⛰ pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rustic mountain cabin. Pet-friendly, 3 story, 4 bedrooms, hot tub & kids' zone ⛰?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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