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Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean

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Living room
Property grounds
Deck partially covered featuring dining, lounging and grill
Living room off front door entrance
Entrance stairs from upper parking

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean

PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION!

This home is a wonderful gem for one or two active and fit adult couples. Newly renovated, Mountain Laurel Tree House has two very comfortable new king sized beds, 2 private en-suite full bathrooms, new furnishings and high quality linens. Our kitchen is equipped with all of the essentials as well as high end gourmet, (Viking) stove and slide in refrigerator and freezer drawers. Our home has a split bedroom layout, perfect for two couples to spend time together while maintaining the ultimate privacy. This home is not equipped for nor accepts pets nor children under 18 and maximum capacity is 4. Cancel for any reason insurance is available.

PLEASE READ: This is a no pet and no children under 18 home. We do not accept either under any circumstances. Failure to comply will result in an immediate non refundable cancellation.
** This home is only accessible by flights of stairs in all three entry ways as it is situated on the mountain side. Handrails and lighting are provided however this home may not be appropriate for those with mobility issues or physical limitations.
*** Firewood fees apply
* We have a Rental Agreement guests are required to sign, please message us if you would like a copy before booking.

Property manager

Holly Henry

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Highlands

Located in Mirror Lake, a neighbourhood in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Highlands Aerial Park and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to town,Covered deck, Two king masters, Great firepit, Modern & Clean located?

Located in Mirror Lake, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Dog Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jager M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Place
Our stay was great! Communication was great! Property is beautiful and perfect for a couple or two. The stairs would make it a challenge if you're unable to move up/down or carry your luggage but it was no issue if you're able to walk up/down maybe 20-30 steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We unfortunately had to reschedule this weekend getaway to December from our original booking the beginning of October due to hurricane Helene issues. After attempts with the manager to accomplish this, VRBO assisted us in combination with the manager. We were hoping to see the beautiful Fall scenery in the NC mountains. Although we missed the colors of Fall, the beauty of the area did not disappoint. The rental was well appointed and very clean. We had some issues attempting to stream on the smart TV for the Thursday night football game only available on Prime. The manager did attempt to help us with this issue. The main room was quite chilly, and we were instructed to use the baseboard heat in that room so all was warm after that. The home has a wonderful deck. In warmer weather this would be a perfect hangout spot for relaxing, cocktails and morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Labor Day Get Away
It was the perfect place! So much attention to detail. Could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

NHuntley63

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MLTH
Very clean, beautiful decor, comfortable furniture and beds. Close to town. Parking a little challenging but definitely would not hinder me from future stays. We were able to relax and unwind. Great communication with host. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary
Very relaxing 3 days, would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and close to town
House was perfect for my husband and myself—I will say if you drive a large car parking would be interesting but we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girlfriend getaway
Perfect location and the house is laid out equipped perfect. It is clean and the design is simply elegant. We had a great time and could not ask for anything different.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

samantha b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
Cozy home in the mountains
The small house was lovely and thoughtfully, though minimally, furnished. Once inside we were most comfortable. Alas, access to the property was difficult. Parking was tough. We felt confined to the house at night because of access. In addition to many steps to the house, parking our Outback was a challenge due to drop offs and lack of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother Daughter Trip
This was a mother (age 55), daughter (age 24) weekend. We had planned plenty of hiking for the three days and not a lot of time at home hanging out. I read the reviews about the road noise and was surprised that it was as bad as it was. Again, we didn't plan on hanging out at the house during the day, but if we had chosen to sit on the deck and read a book, it would have been a big distraction. The home smelled a bit musty/damp but after being inside for a while, we became accustomed to it. The bathrooms were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, relaxing weekend with friends
What a great weekend. Everything was perfect. House was clean. Well decorated. Had all the “extras” we needed. Close to town. And the back deck/fire pit were both perfect! Waking up to mid 60s in July was such a relief. Loved every bit of this weekend trip with our friends. Many thanks to Holly for high level of communication and response.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is included
The owners thought of everything! The home is beautifully decorated, well apportioned, and close to town. The owner was very responsive with any and all inquiries both before and during the stay. Our only disappointment was that it was wet and rainy throughout our visit precluding us from using the fire pit, which was a huge selling feature for us. The only other thing I would say is parking is challenging both above and below the house (the house is situated on a hillside) and traversing the stairs to/from the house with your belongings (especially when wet) can be challenging, again due to the hillside location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend getaway
Mountain Laurel was the perfect home for our weekend getaway! Well stocked, beautiful interior design, and good space both indoors and outside. We didn’t have time to take advantage of the fire pit, but the back porch was perfect to enjoy the mountain air and read. Would absolutely return again! One note: there are many stairs to the parking, so I recognize some guests would find the home difficult to navigate. Parking is also a little difficult with two cars in the dark. We had to do multi-point turns to get our cars situated and out of the road, without much light to guide where the road drops off. With a little more guiding light and reflectors to indicate parking spots, parking would’ve been perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Keith D., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Stay
Beautiful and adorable home. Only concern was parking and getting in/out of the actual house was difficult, especially for my Mom (72yrs old). Otherwise, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
The home was very clean, nice, and met our needs for a weekend away. We were very pleased and would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful mountain cottage! Perfect accommodations and location!
We would definitely rent Mountain Laurel Treehouse again and highly recommend it to others. Beautiful decor, wonderfully organized and perfect setting! Convenient to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carol E., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Love the Highlands, House OK
Our impression of the house from the pictures online was quite different from what we found. The house is cute but we were expecting a larger place that would be a bit more comfortable for older, but fit, adults. The house is close to the town but it is not a walkable distance on curvy roads. The deck is lovely but there is busy road just below with trucks and traffic going by especially in the morning creating much road noise. The closets did not have hangers; the kitchen is strange and not conducive to much cooking. When we arrived the house was being pressure washed which meant we could not get in at all. The manager did respond when I called, but was not cordial or caring about it. I am not one to write negative reviews; it was not a bad place to stay but we expected something larger and overall more comfortable so it you don't have our expectations it is fine. Note there are cushions for outside chairs in the cabinet on the deck. We found them after a day or two of sitting on hard chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised
Close to town, clean and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun times in the Tree House!!!
We had a wonderful in Highlands and the rental house accommodations were wonderful! You'll need to navigate some stairs but once you get to the living spaces, you'll find them very comfy and clean!! Loved the new appliances and having a barbecue was a nice feature. It was also fun to eat outdoors on the deck under roof and take in the natural wooded setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little treehouse near downtown Highlands
The property was very clean and nicely furnished. It was plenty of room for my husband and me. The property manager was super easy to work with. I even had an issue with the cable and both she and the owner came by to deal with it. There is a good bit of sound coming from the main road below. That was the only drawback but overall it was a wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mirror Lake Luxury
Lovely stay! Quite comfortable for two people or two couples. It was close to town and everything we needed. If you have trouble going up and downstairs this might not be the best spot for you. Overall? 5+ star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
Very clean, extremely comfortable bed. Due to heavy rain, stayed in more than we thought. Walked to town one day which was nice.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Pillow T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stylish house
a well appointed house perfect for 2 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful area, perfect cabin
The cabin was perfect for our mom & daughter getaway. Very cozy and had everything we needed. The parking was a little tight but it worked. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cabin
Very clean, comfortable bed, and great shower. My top priorities when renting. This cabin is PERFECT for a weekend getaway. The entire house was recently remodeled and was just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful experience
We had a great time at MHML, the house is beautiful and it is a great place . We walked to Highlands from there and the location is for nature lovers . We found a lot of welcoming coffee and tea , everything needed for cooking lovers in COVID time , a great book giving a lot of information and very cozy beds with a lot of warm covers for a snowy Christmas . Great deck and grill . Fire-pit place is also great , but you need to be vigilant because there are a lot of trees around it . Plan for a very small fridge, and a lot of stairs to bring things up and down . The parking at the bottom of the house is better overall . Mirror Lake is one of the best locations in Highlands .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

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Hosted by Holly Henry

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Galax Rentals
828-526-6346

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