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Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area

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Fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81688 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Highlands Playhouse
    20 min walk
  • Highlands Art Gallery
    3 min drive
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    3 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

With a stay at this vacation home in Highlands, you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Highlands Art Gallery. .This vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Highlands Biological Station and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Highlands Playhouse.

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Dry Falls - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area

Cardinal Cottage

WE DO NOT ACCEPT AMEX

This home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $500.00 fine.

Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.

Less than a mile from Main St. Highlands, Cardinal Cottage is an easy walk to town past scenic Harris Lake. Feed the ducks or do a little fishing on your way!  Within minutes you'll be close to shopping, dining and all that the quaint town of Highlands has to offer.

Light and bright with an open living room and renovated kitchen with all new appliances, you'll enjoy all the creature comforts of home when staying in is on the agenda. Relax in front of the fireplace or enjoy watching a game or movie on the huge new flat screen TV.

Just through the living room is a dining area that leads out to an open wood deck with rocking chairs, a new propane BBQ and an additional dining table.

The large upstairs master bedroom has a king size bed, a convertible loveseat and a renovated ensuite. The large screen TV directly across from the bed makes for comfy, cozy late night movie marathons.

Across the hall is a guest bedroom with a queen size bed with an additional full bath just outside the door. A brand new washer/dryer can be found in a utility cabinet in the hallway.

Downstairs is a man cave/kids playroom/den with another large flat screen TV and DVD player. The couch can convert to a queen size bed. There is also another full bath and another bedroom with a twin bed.

Outside the downstairs is a new deck that runs the length of the entire house. Half of it is covered so you can enjoy some outdoor time even if it is raining. Unwind in one of the chaise lounges or the hammock and enjoy the peace and tranquility this home offers.

Create lasting memories in this charming cottage that's perfectly located for all of the wonderful activities the Highlands area has to offer.

What our guests are saying…

"Cozy Christmas in Highlands. We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and Wi-Fi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!" - Sandra

Cancellation Policy

Policy (A)  for reservations less than 20 days:
A reservation canceled between 0-45 days prior to arrival is not eligible to receive a refund. If more than 45 days notice is given, the renter shall receive a refund of all payments made, less a cancellation fee of 10% of the Total Cost of the Reservation.

Policy (B) for reservations of 20 days or more and reservations made 6 months in advance:
NO refund is given unless the property is re-rented under the same terms (Trip insurance is available and recommended to help protect your trip).

Special Amenities:

DVD Player
Wood Burning Fireplace

This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Highlands Vacation Rentals.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rent In Highlands

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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: 1,688 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Walk TO Town Harris Lake Area
*WALK TO TOWN* Harris Lake Area
3 bedroom accommodation in Highlands Highlands
3 bedroom accommodation in Highlands Private vacation home
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Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cottage
Great location. Close to downtown. Very clean and roomy! We have stayed here twice and will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cardinal Cottage
Great location! Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very Clean! Beautiful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chasing Water Falls
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice house great location
We enjoyed our stay. Nice house in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location, property is exactly as pictured. Well stocked kitchen. Worked great for our family of 4!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
The house was comfortable. The water pressure was a little low otherwise nice stay and convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
We had an amazing visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Addis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our time in Highlands
Overall the Cardinal Cottage was great for our family! The cottage is super close to Main Street which is great. The basement is more chilly than the house and our kids ended up sleeping upstairs on the couches. The baseboards in the kitchen and main bedroom bath kept on falling (they need to be secured in place), and the washer was a little tricky because it was filled with detergent but I am not sure if it is working the way it should. Overall a great place to rent.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Very clean property in a great location. So many nice touches including a well stocked kitchen with spices and some food items. We will definitely look to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul K., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located, well equipped, and well stocked mountain cottage
Cardinal Cottage is one of a very few vacation homes we’ve rented that is actually nicer than the photos on Vrbo. It is attractively furnished for adults yet comfortable for children. We can vouch that the cottage is indeed walking distance to downtown Highlands—we did it 3 times in 3 days with 4 grandchildren aged 3-9 to feed the ducks at Harris Lake, have breakfast at Mountain Fresh Grocery, and have dinner al fresco at Lakeside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Enjoyed our short visit with friends in this quaint home. Main floor has easy access from the upper driveway. Steep stairs inside to the lower level but manageable if you take your time. Overall, great stay for these 4 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will definitely stay here again!
Cardinal Cottage is tastefully decorated, very clean and comfortable. All essentials are provided including a Keurig. Property management was excellent. Great location near town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands Adventure
Great spot to spend a long weekend in NC and explore the surrounding areas. We’ll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and convenient
We had an issue with the heat on a super cold weekend, so we actually had to move houses(owner was super helpful once we were able to reach her), but we did stay here for a night. It’s got pretty much what you need, only concern is downstairs has no heat/ac (except for some wall heaters and fans) and the stairs are really steep(not ideal for kids), but for a couple, this place is decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Christmas in Highlands
We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and wifi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cottage
Nice cottage very close to downtown. Walked from the cottage downtown several times.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the walk to breakfast and lunch! Great little town.
Very easy to find and enter. Very private deck area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, convenient location
Very good for 2 people, or a couple with 2 kids. Upper and lower level (kids' bunks) separated by steep staircase or different driveways. A little confusing to find main-level driveway, but fine once you're used to it. Main level has everything a couple needs, and everything works fine. Layout is a little different - e.g. picnic table in sunroom instead of dining table. Excellent, quiet location close to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house right outside downtown!
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our group. One note to future visitors: the house is in proximity to downtown, but the area has no cab or ride share services. So you will need to drive and from downtown. The route is not easily walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay
The cardinal cottage was perfect for our weekend stay. Very close to town and just enough room for 6 adults to stay comfortably. House has lots of extras in the kitchen. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, Great Location
The property was exactly as advertised - clean, recently updated, and delightful. It is close enough to town to walk (about 1 mile), but far enough away to feel like "you're in the woods". I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
This cottage was tucked away in a quiet area but only a 3 min drive to downtown which was great!

10/10 Excellent

Logan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and super clean
The property was in a great location near downtown and was well kept and very clean. The perfect place to stay in Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house , lovely location
No fuss, easy to conduct business, satisfied customers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time in the Highlands
We spent a cozy week at the cardinal cottage. The house has everything you need for a week in the mountains. Close to town and easy access to hiking etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021