Winter Special! Deeply discounted rates for our modern mountain chic cottage

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Highlands, NC

Whiteside Mountain
‪15 min drive‬
Dry Falls
‪15 min drive‬
Old Edwards Club
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Common spaces

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Exclusive savings now through May 2025! Plus, save an additional 10% when you stay for at least 7 nights.
"Cider Sweet" cottage is one of three vacation rentals on Five Apple Farm. This newly constructed cottage offers mountain chic comfort, in a family farm setting.
Snuggle up next to a cozy fireplace and enjoy quality time and home-cooked meals in the well-appointed kitchen. Adventure during the day to your heart’s content knowing that plenty of comfy beds and a full-size washer and dryer await your return. Cider Sweet sleeps six, including a master with king bed and full bathroom upstairs as well as loft with two twin beds, and a bedroom downstairs with two twin beds and a full bath.
Our serene mountain cove location at the base of Shortoff Mountain offers a peaceful getaway with apple trees, a lush pasture, and picturesque grounds to explore on our walking trail or just to take in while enjoying the glow of the fire pit. Tucked away just a short walk from area hiking trails and minutes from breathtaking views and local attractions in Highlands and Cashiers, Five Apple Farm offers the perfect mix of relaxation, quality time, fun and adventure.
Come stay in one of our lovely cottages, or reserve multiple and vacation with extended family or friends with the farm as your playground!

Snuggle up next to a coxy fireplace and enjoy quality time and home-cooked meals in the well-appointed kitchen. Adventure during the day to your heart’s content knowing that plenty of comfy beds and a full-size washer and dryer await your return. July Pippin sleeps six, including a master with king bed and full bathroom upstairs as well as loft with two twin beds, and a bedroom downstairs with two twin beds and a full bath.

Our serene mountain cove location at the base of Shortoff Mountain offers a peaceful getaway with apple trees, a lush pasture, and picturesque grounds to explore on our walking trail or just to take in while enjoying the glow of the fire pit. Tucked away just a short walk from area hiking trails and minutes from breathtaking views and local attractions in Highlands and Cashiers, Five Apple Farm offers the perfect mix of relaxation, quality time, fun and adventure.

Come stay in one of our lovely cottages, or reserve multiple and vacation with extended family or friends with the farm as your playground!

Property manager

Angie Hewins

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this cottage. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Biological Station. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting.

Highlands, NC

What's nearby

Bridal Veil Falls - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
Highlands Country Club - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Whiteside Mountain - 15 min drive - 10.3 km
Dry Falls - 15 min drive - 11.7 km
Old Edwards Club - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬12 min drive
‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬19 min drive
‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬13 min drive
‪Old Edwards Club - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Special! Deeply discounted rates for our modern mountain chic cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Winter Special! Deeply discounted rates for our modern mountain chic cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Special! Deeply discounted rates for our modern mountain chic cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Winter Special! Deeply discounted rates for our modern mountain chic cottage located?

Situated in Highlands, this cottage is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

22 Aug 2024

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

Escape From Atlanta Heat

My husband and I brought my elderly mom here for the weekend to escape the August heat. The home was perfect for us as there is a bedroom and bathroom in the main floor for her. The cabin is beautiful and in a very peaceful setting yet only minutes from downtown Highlands. I would recommend arriving in daylight as it is a bit difficult to find. It was raining and dark when we got there so I was thankful the owners left a light on. We plan on coming back since it’s such an easy getaway for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd F., Sandy Springs

13 July 2023

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

Lovely spot

Secluded and quiet with fabulous well designed and appointed cottages in the woods. You can't go wrong here. Near Highlands and Cashiers.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

megan c.

12 Apr 2023

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

Five Apple Fabulous

We had a great getaway and will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

10 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful cottage with beautiful view!

This property is immaculate! Small but consistent with d

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily c.

9 Nov 2022

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

3rd Visit here

This was our 3rd time staying at this cottage and as always it didn't disappoint. Clean and cozy. We will be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Judy I.

8 Nov 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful area

Could add: starter coffee Was not in communication with owner

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

17 Aug 2022

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

Heavenly Highlands

This was our second time to stay at Cider Sweet in 5 Apple Farm! We love it and are grateful for finding it. The cottages are very well done. Tastefully designed and decorated, with gorgeous views and we love the communal fire pit! Our family has created some wonderful memories staying here. We highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chris H.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Wooded, convenient setting, cozy

We unfortunately had to cut our vacation short due, departing a couple of days earlier than planned, so we were not able to fully enjoy the cottage and wooded grounds. That said, the location and setting are very nice, and the cottage is cozy. Owner was available, communicative, and helpful. We encountered a snafu the first night of our stay, and owner made a good offer we accepted to resolve it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neill J.

7 June 2022

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

Excellent

The house is great and pictures are accurate. It’s the perfect location for hiking, fishing, visiting both Cashiers and Highlands. It’s 13 minutes to Highlands and 20 minutes to Cashiers.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rinda, Lilburn, Georgia

5 Mar 2022

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

Fabulous Getaway

We had a wonderful weekend at Five Apple F arm. The cabins are beautiful and nicely decorated. It is very clean and well looked after. It is a quiet escape from the city. The Highlands area is great for shopping, eating and outdoor experiences. This was our second visit and we look forward to returning to the Five Apple Farm

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle T.

7 Jan 2022

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

Best New Years Retreat!!!

Wow wow wow! This property is stunning!!! 1000/10 Recommend to everyone visiting the Carolinas. It's the perfect getaway from all the city living (we're from Miami, FL so it was needed to say the least!). One thing we truly appreciated was how secluded it felt into the mountain, the silence at night was a-little out of the norm for us but we loved it! Didn't see snow, but the weather was still cold and cozy. Highlands is such a beautiful town and this property really makes you get that local-living feeling. The home provides everything you need and more, it is so clean and we really enjoyed the decor and style of it all. The owners live onsite in a beautiful home, they are lovely! They have an amazing open clubhouse in front of the cottages, looks perfect for events. Overall, so relaxing and an exceptional experience! Thank you Five Apple Farms! - The Turs + 1 Cruz

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grier S.

12 Oct 2021

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

Great getaway

My wife and I had a great stay here. The place was clean and well appointed. We loved spending time on the deck. We played some disc golf with some wild turkeys and some bocce ball. It was a great home base for our hiking and waterfall outings. It’s a short drive to Highlands and just a little further to Cashiers. Our hosts quickly responded to our few questions. The last half mile in is a gravel road but I had no trouble with it in a sedan.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simela K., Alva, FL USA

26 Sept 2021

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

Serenity

We loved everything, the location, the view, the interior, the porch and fireplace, just right for our family offering everything to get away from it all.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

21 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful vacation homes

We rented 3 homes that faced each other, one for each of our children and one for us. There were a total of 8 of us, including a 5- year old and a seven year old. The children loved exploring. We enjoyed bocce, making s’mores in the fire pit, the absolute quiet and beautiful views. The homes were very comfortable and easy places in which to have a wonderful vacation.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

14 Aug 2021

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

A magical experience in the mountains

Our family of 5 had a wonderful time staying at 5 Apple Farm (Cider Sweet)! The property was very well styled and was perfectly cozy and very clean. The views were beautiful and we enjoyed renting a place that was on property so that our children could play outside and explore a bit. We enjoyed the fire pit one night and loved listening to the birds sing and secadas chirp while drinking coffee on the porch. I’m kind of a bedding snob, and usually bring my own sheets, but their sheets were nice as well as the comforters. The mattresses were average and they could use thicker curtains in the bedrooms so that the morning sun doesn’t wake you up, BUT our overall experience was GREAT! We absolutely loved our time in The Highlands and plan on returning. I highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P., Pensacola, FL

8 Aug 2021

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

Cider Sweet is sweet!

Wonderful stay in the Highlands at this nearly brand new home. Perfect location about a 5-minute drive to downtown Highlands. My only critique is that the gravel road to the property is pretty rough and hopefully will be paved next time we return. If you arrive at night, follow the directions very carefully as it can be quite confusing once you transition from the paved to gravel road.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

17 June 2021

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

Wonderful!

Great experience!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

17 June 2021

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

Great Getaway

Great spot for a long anniversary weekend. An easy drive to Highlands, Cashiers, and multiple hikes.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

10 May 2021

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

Quaint cabin in nature

Great cabin out in the forest, but still close enough to town

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carey A.

14 Apr 2021

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

Great

Charming mountain modern cottage. Host is terrific.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

29 Mar 2021

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

Great girls getaway

Super cute cottage in the mountains. Clean, new and all necessities provided. Owner very responsive. Suggest arriving before dark as it’s a bit hard to find the first time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea A.

25 Mar 2021

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

Beautiful setting! Awesome cabin!

Spent a wonderful weekend with friends in the mountains and this cabin was the perfect home base. Cozy, clean, well-stocked, beautiful decor, incredible outside seating area, beautiful setting. We were just a short drive from downtown Highlands, but the private property where this cabin is located is stunning and feels remote. I've already recommended this property to a dozen friends who inquired about our stay. Will definitely rent again. Would be a perfect setting for several families to gather in the 3 cabins surrounding the fire pit and common area. And the gorgeous barn on the property is a beautiful event space. Thanks for sharing your cabin with us!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rinda, Lilburn, Georgia

27 Feb 2021

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

A Sweet Retreat

We had a wonderful three days at this beautiful cabin. It was exceptionally clean and well decorated. It had nice touches that made it feel very cozy. We loved the big fireplace and the complimentary wood. A great place to for an escape!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

emily c.

24 Feb 2021

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

Second Trip Here and Amazing

This was our second visit to the property and certainly won't be our last. Perfect location and in proximity to waterfalls, mountain hikes and main street. Gary and Angie are very responsive and are quick to fix any issues that arise. We will definitely be back soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

7 Feb 2021

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

Wonderful Experience!!

We had the absolute best time. The cabin was very clean and nice! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Angie Hewins

Five Apple Farm is a special place. A 2400 square foot gathering barn, known as "Big Nonesuch" and four beautiful cottages provide for a wonderful place to rest, reflect or enjoy many forms of recreation.

Why they chose this property

Five Apple Farm is proud of our efforts to be eco-conscience and good stewards of the land. The white pine trees that were removed for the cottage construction on this beautiful property were milled here on site and used in many aspects of the construction process.

What makes this property unique

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 3

Common spaces

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property