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The Owlery, Walk to Town

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the area

Highlands

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Highlands, steps from Nantahala National Forest and 9 minutes by foot from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cullasaja River Gorge and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Highlands Playhouse.
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What's nearby

  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Highlands Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬16 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.

The Owlery, Walk to Town

Please help us help you to have the best stay. Carefully read the description for this home and look through the pictures. This is a lovely, well appointed home with stunning views that is well suited to fit and active guests! (Please see photos of the stairs) There is a steep driveway (please see photos of driveway) You can park and turn around at the top. Charming, dog friendly, conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Highlands.( One mile, 17 minutes along quiet, paved, neighborhood streets) The home features new decking on two sides, allowing you to savor the stunning mountain views from the comfort of high Adirondack chairs. The gated deck adds an extra layer of safety for small children and dogs. Newly added fire-pit! Native stone stairs and lit path for a short walk with your fur-baby or just an easier path into the home! Inside, you'll find two bedrooms: one with a king bed and the other with a queen, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms and large flat-screen TVs. Gather in the living area for movie nights, cozy up by the gas log fireplace, or enjoy a variety of board games available for your entertainment. The lovely open floor plan ensures that cooking doesn't take you away from the fun, with a spacious kitchen fully equipped for all your culinary needs and an island with bar seating. Need accommodations for extra guests? There's a comfortable queen pullout sofa in the living room, along with the convenience of a half bath for their use.

* Dog friendly ONLY up to 2 dogs with pet fee
** This property has a non-refundable 5% Credit Card fee regardless of cancellation policy

Walk to town along safe paved streets. It is about 1 mile and there aren't sidewalks until you reach the main road and cross. This road is walked safely by many tourists and locals alike. (Please see walking map in photo gallery)

Parking tip: Two cars can be parked at top. One should drive up and back to the spot by the front deck and park. Then second car can drive up and park in front of stairs.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating 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
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please leave the thermostat on: in Winter; Heat: 55, or in Summer; A/C: 80

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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The Owlery, Walk to Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is more beautiful and comfortable than expected - pictures don’t do it justice! Truly one of the best (if not the best) short term rentals we’ve stayed in. Really appreciated the easy communication with the hosts - and that they let us have a late check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ron and Lisa R., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Kitchen was amazing and decks were great! We had an issue with the gas logs and really missed having the fire place logs with a glass of wine on our 25th wedding anniversary. It was colder than usual for August but we both definitely recommend the cottage and the views!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay! Beautifully appointed unit. Good, convenient location. Well stocked. Great service from Holly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

All very good!! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for athletic people!

The property is very nicely appointed; you will have everything you need during your stay! The wrap around porch boasts some beautiful views and the hosts provided lovely tall Adirondack chairs so your views aren’t interrupted. The main living space is lovely and spacious. The pictures don’t actually do it justice.While the property is technically walkable to downtown, it’s about a mile and we ended up driving because of the hills and narrow roads.Parking was a bit dicey. As you can see in the photos, the grade of the property is extreme. There are 2 spots at the top of the driveway; however, the vehicle that we came in (Nissan Armada) is very large and heavy. The parking spaces are covered in pea gravel and we didn’t feel comfortable parking at the top of the driveway. We parked at the bottom by the trash can instead. When the description mentions “good for active people”, the hike from the bottom of the driveway to the front door will definitely get your heart pumping!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025