Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!
About this house rental
Located in Highlands, this charming house for $368 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. NOTE: Bathrooms for two front bedrooms fully renovated as of June 1, 2023! This charming retreat sits at the top of Hickory Hill Road near Mirror Lake on a gorgeous 1.5-acre piece of property that features a delightful frog pond fed by a bubbling creek at the bottom of the back yard. The snug interior is a combination of heirloom/folk charm and contemporary amenities, including central air conditioning and furnace, Smart TV with YouTube TV for live television, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. Also, DVD player, washer/dryer, and a full-sized fireplace with ample dry firewood on hand. The house has three bedrooms – two twins, two queens, and a king – each with its own full bath. The two front bathrooms were recently fully renovated with walk-in showers. The modern master features a cozy king-size bed, expansive bath, walk-in closet, and its own deck. The quaint but dependable kitchen includes a classic stove and range, and all you will need to prepare a delicious meal. The large screened-in back porch is where you will want to spend most of your time, listening to the wind rustle through the trees, hearing the birds sing, and breathing the clear mountain air. Or enjoy a glass of wine while preparing steaks on the grill (grill replaced June 2023). Follow the path that leads to the secluded pond and you are sure to see more wildlife on the way. Spring and fall are great times to enjoy the front yard fire pit. Another option is to take a short walk down Hickory Hill to feed the ducks on picturesque Mirror Lake where you might also be inclined to cast a fly rod, or cruise the serene waters in a kayak or canoe. Just beyond Mirror Lake is the new Highlands Plateau Greenway trail that will lead you on a scenic hike along a gorgeous nature trail, or directly into town if you are so inclined. Check-In Time: 4:00 p.m. Check-Out Time: 10:00 a.m.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Highlands, NC
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(50 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed this beautiful 3 bed 3 bath home. It's was decorated nicely with room to spread out. Didn't really mind having to use the ice trays! We would absolutely rent this home again. Locked ourselves out and the owner was very helpful when I contacted her.
5.0
My family and I stayed here for a wedding--it was perfect. The house is lovely with a lot of interesting art and decorations. We did have a toddler, so we took a minute to child-proof and put some beautiful but breakable things up higher! We are already planning our next trip and hope to stay here again!
5.0
Highlands family home full of folk art and memorabilia. Updated bathrooms and very comfortable bed in main bedroom. (Did not try others). Great screen porch for rainy Highland days. Very convenient location
5.0
It was the perfect house for a weekend stay! Spacious rooms with a bathroom in each, and the highlight was the peaceful back porch where we spent most of our time. The location of the house was also great with an 8 minute drive from downtown. Would absolutely recommend!
5.0
Lives up to the billing- quiet and cozy with awesome screened in porch, but very convenient to town. We’ll be back!
5.0
There were 3 couples in our group attending a wedding in Highlands. The property was wonderful and perfect for our group. Having 3 bathrooms was ideal and LOVE the back porch. Would absolutely stay again!
5.0
So peaceful…after a rough day hiking we brought food in and had dinner on the back porch. Wives loved the added touches and pottery accessories. Definitely 5 stars
5.0
We’ve stayed here several times. It’s out top pick.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay here and would have liked for it to be longer! The house is warm and inviting and well furnished. It is very roomy, with three bedrooms and separate in-suite baths, much more a real home than some mountain cabins in the area. The large screened-in porch on the back is delightful, and a special memory of the trip was sitting out there during a heavy rainstorm. In addition, we have always loved the Mirror Lake area, which is a great area for walking around, and it was a pleasant surprise to learn that there is actually a trail (paved most of the way) that can be taken right into town. We would definitely stay here again and look forward to the next time..
5.0
Great Getaway to Beat the Heat
We were a group of ladies on a golf trip and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The back porch was such a great place to relax and visit. Loved the primitive artwork and pottery collection. Convenient location to shops and dining but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. Very comfortable beds!
5.0
Laid back
Enjoyed the cool temperatures in the woods but so close to town. House comfortable and well appointed with character. Really enjoyed the visit and plan to return annually
5.0
Excellent mirror lake area property
Everyone really enjoyed their stay and the hosts were very accommodating. Well done! We will definitely return
5.0
Comfortable, clean, and would definitely stay again.
5.0
Reunion with friends and neighbors
Comfortable, clean, and would definitely stay again.
5.0
I absolutely loved the house. It is exactly what the listing says. Property is beautiful. Easy to walk from car to house ( I’m 73).
My favorites were the sound system, back porch , pottery, art work and retro kitchen.
I’ve been renting in highlands for this weekend for 30 years and this is the best yet!
5.0
Tranquil
I absolutely loved the house. It is exactly what the listing says. Property is beautiful. Easy to walk from car to house ( I’m 73).
My favorites were the sound system, back porch , pottery, art work and retro kitchen.
I’ve been renting in highlands for this weekend for 30 years and this is the best yet!
5.0
We brought my mom up to see the fall foliage it was beautiful and the perfect weekend at the perfect place. The house was wonderful. The beds were so comfy. The back porch was nice. We were gone a lot during the day, but enjoyed it during the mornings. Perfect location to town kitchen Well stocked even though we ate out most of the time. It was 50’s era cottage perfect house for our family. We will be back
5.0
Everything was just as presented on the website.
Easy instructions, check-in,& check-out.
Bee & Pat were great! - especially with the little TV snafu!😉
Would definitely come back to this great house!
5.0
Fall Break
We brought my mom up to see the fall foliage it was beautiful and the perfect weekend at the perfect place. The house was wonderful. The beds were so comfy. The back porch was nice. We were gone a lot during the day, but enjoyed it during the mornings. Perfect location to town kitchen Well stocked even though we ate out most of the time. It was 50’s era cottage perfect house for our family. We will be back
2.0
I really wanted to like this property as the location is very convenient but it needs some TLC. The house is dark with a very musty smell and looks like it hasn’t been updated since built (1960’s?). Dirty, stained area rug and bath mats in master bed/bath and black mildew/mold on the bedroom ceiling. We did not use the other bed and bathrooms as there were only two of us. A good deep cleaning and updating would go a long way in bringing this house up to standard. I will not rent this again until done so.
5.0
Great place!
Everything was just as presented on the website.
Easy instructions, check-in,& check-out.
Bee & Pat were great! - especially with the little TV snafu!😉
Would definitely come back to this great house!
2.0
Needs attention
I really wanted to like this property as the location is very convenient but it needs some TLC. The house is dark with a very musty smell and looks like it hasn’t been updated since built (1960’s?). Dirty, stained area rug and bath mats in master bed/bath and black mildew/mold on the bedroom ceiling. We did not use the other bed and bathrooms as there were only two of us. A good deep cleaning and updating would go a long way in bringing this house up to standard. I will not rent this again until done so.
5.0
comfortable accomodation
5.0
quiet respite
comfortable accomodation
5.0
This is a beautiful house and location. Kitchen was stocked so well. Beautiful screened in porch. Private lot, nice big backyard, washer and dryer were great. I highly recommend this place!!
5.0
Beautiful and quiet setting with a screen porch and yard to enjoy! We loved sitting on the porch and listening to the birds. We were also thankful that there was plenty of parking and it is easy to get in and out of the driveway. Our only concerns were that the light switches in two of the bedrooms do not work so you have to cross the room in the dark to turn on the light and the fact that the showers are only bathtub/shower combinations which caused trouble for my elderly mother. Overall it was a great month in the mountains!
5.0
Awesome Vacation Rental
This is a beautiful house and location. Kitchen was stocked so well. Beautiful screened in porch. Private lot, nice big backyard, washer and dryer were great. I highly recommend this place!!
5.0
Great screen porch!
Beautiful and quiet setting with a screen porch and yard to enjoy! We loved sitting on the porch and listening to the birds. We were also thankful that there was plenty of parking and it is easy to get in and out of the driveway. Our only concerns were that the light switches in two of the bedrooms do not work so you have to cross the room in the dark to turn on the light and the fact that the showers are only bathtub/shower combinations which caused trouble for my elderly mother. Overall it was a great month in the mountains!
5.0
A very nice place to stay when in Highlands! The master bedroom is on other side of house from the other two bedrooms, so nice to have a place to retreat from the noise of family gatherings.
5.0
Great place, love the art. Love the back porch and surrounding grounds!
A very nice place to stay when in Highlands! The master bedroom is on other side of house from the other two bedrooms, so nice to have a place to retreat from the noise of family gatherings.
5.0
Loved the large screened porch, and the location close to town was very convenient.
5.0
Cute Mirror Lake Cabin
Loved the large screened porch, and the location close to town was very convenient.
5.0
Mountain cabin atmosphere decorated with many antiques and interesting collectibles. Five stars in all categories except online description " overlooking Mirror Lake". After a thorough search, we located a small stream and a murky pool of water hidden in the underbrush along the back property line. This was a small disappointment in an otherwise great place to relax and enjoy our weekend. We would choose this house again when we come back to Highlands.
5.0
Great place to relax with friends.
Mountain cabin atmosphere decorated with many antiques and interesting collectibles. Five stars in all categories except online description " overlooking Mirror Lake". After a thorough search, we located a small stream and a murky pool of water hidden in the underbrush along the back property line. This was a small disappointment in an otherwise great place to relax and enjoy our weekend. We would choose this house again when we come back to Highlands.
5.0
My family really enjoyed our stay in Highlands! This is a nicely furnished, extremely clean 1950's era cottage. There was plenty of space for our family of 5, and our older kids enjoyed roaming around the large backyard. It was too cold for us to use the screened in porch, but we could imagine getting a lot of use out of it in warmer weather.
5.0
We had a wonderful time in this cabin! It is old and some may call it outdated, but why go to the mountains and stay in a new, state-of-the-art house? This was exactly what we wanted! Check-in was a breeze, while others traveling with us had to jump through hoops to get keys for their rentals. The owners were only a call or text away, and made life very simple for us. The location of the cabin is out of the way (which we wanted), but still close to town, hiking and snow tubing. Due to the freezing temps, we were not able to take full advantage of the incredible back deck, but we will surly return in the early fall next time to do so!
5.0
Great mountain getaway
My family really enjoyed our stay in Highlands! This is a nicely furnished, extremely clean 1950's era cottage. There was plenty of space for our family of 5, and our older kids enjoyed roaming around the large backyard. It was too cold for us to use the screened in porch, but we could imagine getting a lot of use out of it in warmer weather.
5.0
Great Christmas Getaway
We had a wonderful time in this cabin! It is old and some may call it outdated, but why go to the mountains and stay in a new, state-of-the-art house? This was exactly what we wanted! Check-in was a breeze, while others traveling with us had to jump through hoops to get keys for their rentals. The owners were only a call or text away, and made life very simple for us. The location of the cabin is out of the way (which we wanted), but still close to town, hiking and snow tubing. Due to the freezing temps, we were not able to take full advantage of the incredible back deck, but we will surly return in the early fall next time to do so!
1.0
House did not present as pictures. House mostly 50s and not updated. Had to kick open door to get onto back porch. Mildew on ceilings in living room and master bedroom. No blackout in the master. Dishwasher didn’t work. Driveway covered with leaves and no one ever came to blow the driveway clear. Back deck was covered also and not blown clean. No clocks in bedrooms or living room.No TV in master. No radio. No ice maker.No bath soap. Gas grill cooking grills were dirty.
1.0
Run down
House did not present as pictures. House mostly 50s and not updated. Had to kick open door to get onto back porch. Mildew on ceilings in living room and master bedroom. No blackout in the master. Dishwasher didn’t work. Driveway covered with leaves and no one ever came to blow the driveway clear. Back deck was covered also and not blown clean. No clocks in bedrooms or living room.No TV in master. No radio. No ice maker.No bath soap. Gas grill cooking grills were dirty.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Highlands?
The average price for a rental in Highlands is $344 per night. This rental is $24 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!. Enjoy the water!
Is Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tranquil Mirror Lake Paradise With Large Screened-in Porch!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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