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Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah!

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Welcome to Bonnie Cottage, recently renovated in Highlands, North Carolina!
Miscellaneous
Property grounds
We updated the kitchen with new appliances and countertops
Living room with fireplace. Plasma TV with Sonos surround sound!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Huge Upstairs Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

basement bedroom/gameroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

huge bedrooms upstairs

2 Queen Beds

master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

half bath on main floor

Toilet

Huge Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

master bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah!

Experience the beauty of Highlands in this freshly decorated and well kept property! Escape to the beautiful luxury property "Bonnie Cottage"! This home is 1/2 mile from Half Mile Farm, perfect for families, sleeps 8 adults and 2 children comfortably with 3.5 baths with 2 huge garden tubs and 3 showers, 4 queen beds upstairs in 2 huge bedrooms, king bed in master bedroom with full en suite bath, finished basement is darling with ship lap and trundle bed and full rain shower! Winter view of Satula Mountain. Full kitchen with updated appliances and full size washer/dryer. Large double deck to sit and watch nature while you have a glass of wine or coffee! Being so close to town, you truly have the best of both worlds in this quiet mountain retreat! Wide plank hardwood floors throughout, fresh paint, large library with huge picture windows to sit and read and enjoy the natural beauty of the Highlands! Walk to downtown and Mirror Lake or make the short drive. If you are going in town to an event, or some thing, fancy or at night, you will want to drive and not walk. We do accept up to 2 well trained dogs with a $200 pet fee. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture or in the beds. **Please note that we, thankfully, are not inside the zoning areas where short term rentals are being restricted In Highlands after 2023 and we do not support the actions of Town of Highlands in restricting our fellow short term rental neighbors in Highlands and have given money to their cause, even though we are outside the zoning restrictions. Because we are outside the zoning restrictions, we are accepting reservations for all of 2025.

Property manager

Wendi and Andrew
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pac-n-Play in Master Bedroom closet.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs of any size. Must disclose @ booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed on property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dry Falls - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 13 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah! located?

This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Cullasaja River Gorge and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Dog Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

Beautiful home that was cozy and very clean. Plenty of space for our group of 9. Very communicative and reliable. It was a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional Experience from a Repeat Customer

This was our second time staying
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Highlands

Great stay! Was in town a friend’s wedding and stayed here with a small group of friends. House was spacious, clean, and had all that we were looking for. Also conveniently located to center of town which was a ~5 min drive. Can certainly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

maddox c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

This is a great house. It is much larger than the pictures appear. Well stocked. Super close to downtown. Garbage disposal is great. One bag of trash for 4 days! Ping pong table was great. Owner is very available. Tankless water heater so we never had to worry about hot water. Great sitting areas for people to get away. Would highly recommend. There is only 1 tv, if that is important to you. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent home

We have stayed at this house multiple times and enjoy the layout, cleanliness, and easy ability to communicate with the host. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reverend

A wedding brought us to Highlands and we had the best weekend! This property is perfect for a family (or multiple families); well appointed and easy to navigate. The Host communicates quickly and thoroughly. We even received a gift bag upon our arrival! We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonnie Cabin

This was my second stay at this property and it was just as pleasant as the first. The property is clean, conveniently located, comfortable and the property owner is easy to work with. I highly recommend this property
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highlands

We had an amazing stay here and highly recommend to anyone visiting the Highlands!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous spot in Highlands!

Great unit, communicative and gracious host. Lovey stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highlands Family Reunion

We loved the house. We spent our time mostly at the reunion. We wished we could have spent more time at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We had a wonderful weekend in Highlands for a friend’s wedding, despite a couple of brief thunderstorms during the rehearsal evening and on the day of the wedding. Our accommodations added to a perfect weekend. The location of the house was convenient to the wedding venue and to Main Street in Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Wendi was really responsive! The house is beautiful and the bedrooms are spacious. The kitchen was incredibly well-stocked for cooking large family meals. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonnie Cottage is Wonderful

We rented Bonnie Cottage for a family weekend and everything was great. Communication with the owners was easy, the house is set up nicely, and the views were amazing. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonnie Cottage

A beautiful and convenient home…We wished it was ours! And, it is so hospitable…fully equipped kitchen, toiletries, games, books, everything! My children loved the ping pong table in the basement. We really didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice accommodations!

We could not have booked a better home for our stay in the Highlands! This place has it all! It is very spacious, from the living room, bed rooms, back yard porches, everyone was comfortable! It has a well stocked pantry, something we’ve not had before! We only used a few granola bars for a couple of hiking adventures but had so much more to use at our disposal! We were there for a family wedding and really our only disappointment was not enough downtime to spend enjoying the home! Oh and the art decorating the home was beautiful! Kuddos to having a very special place and will definitely look forward to coming back and booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a fabulous time. The house is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liza R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat!

My family and I had a wonderful stay in Bonnie's Cottage. Their communication was great and personable. The house is thoughtfully stocked and furnished. The deck is beautiful and my kids played lot of ping pong in the playroom. The location is idillic. It's beautiful and a close drive to Main Street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lighting

It was very nice and much roomier than we would’ve guessed from looking at the picture. It would be ideal if we had brought more family with us. The location to town was good but the road coming up to the house got mighty narrow when you met cars. The only complaint we had was the lighting in the house was terrible. We just like a well lit house and it was very dimly lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Wedding Weekend

My husband and I have stayed in many VRBOs. This was by far the best. The house is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and extremely well-stocked. Wendi is a phenomenal host. She was so patient with me, and promptly responded to my questions as we planned our trip. The neighborhood and views are beautiful, our family couldn’t have been more comfortable. I highly recommend this listing, and I hope that we can return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Retta W., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming

This cottage is charming, comfortable and well located to the amenities of Highlands. I would definitely rent this property again for another stay! Thank you to the home owners for having us as your guests for a relaxing few days of winding down after the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweetest Cottage!

The Bonnie Cottage exceeded our expectations with its charm and functional space. The host did a remarkable job providing amenities and a warm welcome and seat. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home with all of the amenities

We can't say enough about this vacation rental!! It's located just a few miles from Highlands and is clean and well stocked to accommodate 9 travelers. The hosts are very responsive as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane P., Charleston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonnie Cottage vacation

Never have I experienced the degree of effort to which Wendi went to assure our stay was comfortable and that we had everything we needed- really EVERYTHING we needed. It was so nice and so appreciated. The home was beautiful and comfortable and just made for a very pleasant stay for my family and the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bonnie Cottage Offers Stunning Views wrapped in A Cozy Home

Without question, the Highland area is certainly a gem! My family and I make it a point to visit the mountains yearly and our stay at Bonnie Cottage made that possible in the best way! The rooms are very well maintained with ample bedding and nice mattresses. Additionally, the kitchen is very well appointed with many baking/cooking accessories to whip up a quick meal for any travel-weary guests! Best of all, most of our group were fortunate enough to spy a mother bear and cub! I cannot speak enough about the beautiful home and its view, nor the thoughtfulness of the owners! Thank you for sharing your home to give us this wonderful vacation :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Wendi and Andrew

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We live and work in Atlanta, Georgia. We have 5 children from 21-34 years of age. Andrew is in the corporate world and Wendi is an artist.

Why they chose this property

It is a dream come true for us to have a home in the Highlands. We have been coming here for almost 24 years and are thrilled to be able to share our love of the Highlands with you and your family. We love being close to downtown Highlands and the Bascom Arts Center, with all of the beauty of nature and a winter view of Satula Mountain. It is nice to have a short drive (about 5 minutes) from town in case you need milk or just driving home after dinner, it is so close that it is very convenient. That was one of the most important criteria for us. The home was originally built by an engineer, so it is well built and it has a generator in case the power goes off, all wide plank hardwood floors, fresh paint and all new furniture and decor. We were also impressed that it has a great air filter and it smelled fresh and was well cared for! The landscaping is gorgeous, with laurel trees, and beautiful native plants with a paved driveway, sidewalk and even a little secret garden in the front yard! It is private without being far away and isolated from town.

What makes this property unique

Since one of the owners is an artist, there is a lot of original artwork for you to enjoy during your stay. We wanted a home with a bath tub, and this one has 2 huge bathtubs with an instant hot water heater, and 3 separate showers so that several people can get ready at once. There are 2 huge bedrooms upstairs, both having 2 queen beds each, and each one has reading nooks, which we love. There is a library with a fun collection of books to read in front of a huge picture window with leather recliners and views of nature on the main floor. There is also a coffee bar upstairs with a Keurig and a Bunn coffee maker in the kitchen because we believe that coffee is important to a fun vacation get-away. We also leave guests with a complimentary bottle of wine to enjoy. All of the mattresses are new, as are the linens, comforters and pillows. Fresh toiletries and linens are provided. There is a full sized washer and dryer off the kitchen. Laundry detergent is provided for your convenience, as are dryer sheets. There is a swing on the lower deck to enjoy and adirondack chairs with a gas grill and small table on the upper deck. The main room has a farm table and comfortably seats 6. There is a full kitchen with a trash compactor. We have a bear proof trash can and weekly trash service.

Languages:

English

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