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.
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Wendi and Andrew
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Languages
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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
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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.
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
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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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
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.
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 :)
Kaelyn G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Wendi and Andrew
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.
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