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Reviews of Highlands Panoramic Mountain Views Designer Cottage


Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristen R., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
great host
host was very accommodating and communicative. the house is very cute and the decor was a stunner. they even had a cute christmas tree lit up in the front window at arrival - nice touch. my kids loved the bunk beds and board games. nice towels and bedding. has both a reg coffee maket and a keurig. the views to and at the property are beautiful. the neighborhood is quiet and cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a short stay.
Had a great stay at this luxury tiny home. Everything you need for a short stay plus a view of the Whiteside Mountain cliffs that can't be beat. Hiram was responsive to all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage in a great location
Amazing set-up for a long weekend in the mountains. The cottage is located in the perfect location with easy access to the Highlands and Cashiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Trip
Property has a Million Dollar view of Whiteside Mountain. There isn't a better view from a deck anywhere in the area than here. It is awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views!
First trip to highlands — and we loved it! The cottage was perfect for my husband and our infant. Gorgeous views and central location to both sights in Cashiers and Highlands!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Porter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Great location and rental - we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Bliss
Adorable tiny house with a incredible view. Was perfect for our laidback, cooler getaway! Will look forward to another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views and Location
The views are spectacular and it’s is a very unique neighborhood of tiny mountain homes. That being said the house was missing a few things and a few things were broken. The kitchen was stocked fairly well but we could not find a cutting board. Outside was an odd electric George Forman grill vs a traditional grill but we could not get it to work. The umbrella for the outdoor dining table was also broken. We tried to use the oven inside and although no smoke was produced the detectors went off. My guess they detected carbon monoxide from the gas oven. The home is small but laid out very efficiently. The internet works fairly well when you are inside but spotty when you’re on the back porch. The bed is very comfortable but unusually high off the ground. It’s a platform bed so you don’t need a box spring but the owner has a deep mattress and a deep box spring which makes the bed very high off the ground. This height forces you to crawl in and out of the bed. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. Other than these few issues it’s a nice house and a great location to experience the Cashiers/Highland area of NC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
Thank you for your stay and glad you enjoyed your visit. The minor items pointed out will be taken care of renters that do use them, can break or take things at times. These things happen with any rental. We will replace and fix the umbrella and bring another cutting board. Thanks for the input and welcome you when you return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute! Cute! Cute!
Perfect place for a weekend getaway in the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway
Booked this property as a last minute getaway for my partners birthday. The Tiny House worked out well for us, great views and nice gated community.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you so much for you stay. Glad you enjoyed your trip and you’re welcome to come and enjoy a getaway whenever you’d like. 🙏🏽

2/10 Terrible

Mary Helen m.

Very Disappointing
We were charmed by the pictures of this tiny home and the views and were excited for our long weekend here. But soon as we arrived on Friday we learned the ac was not working. It was hot inside and out. It was miserable. We spoke with the property mgr who said he would try to get someone out that day. We spent a very uncomfortable sleepless night. We figured out 2 things going on with the ac. The living room unit was not cooling at all. The bedroom unit was cooling weakly but had a lock on the thermostat that only allowed you to change the temperature for 2 hours at a time, then it would revert back to a high preset temperature. The HVAC was repaired on Saturday afternoon. The HVAC repairman recharged a leaking freon system and showed us how to reset the thermostat so it would not arbitrarily go higher. I requested a $382 credit for one night and was told that the owner approved a credit of $114. After one week of back and through multiple messages, I have received no credit. I was told that we should have opened the windows because it wasn't hot outside at night. With no fans there was no air circulation. I heard rumors of bears in the area, so even if there had been a breeze...I am so incredibly disappointed by this experience. The ac not working was more than a few hours of inconvenience and discomfort. Poor customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tripp M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Short-Stay
Great tiny home set up exceptionally! Easy to communicate with owner! Great location between Highlands and Cashiers! Family enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene & chic with a view
It’s hard to find a mountain abode that checks the boxes of serene and chic and also has a fabulous view. Most are cabins, and — let’s admit it — are frumpy in their decor. Not this gem. My husband and I enjoyed a very relaxing Thanksgiving week in this lovely Tiny House. Pictures are 100% true to experience, with the exception that I think the view is better in person. Owners very responsive and eager to help clarify a couple confusions / misunderstandings we had in how amenities provided worked. Recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carole F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Respite
Looking for a place to enjoy time away for a personal pilgrimage, I found this designer cottage. Ambience is of utmost importance to me, and this fit me perfectly for what I wanted. A mix of elegance and cabin-y feel. For the size of it, I was glad to be alone with my personal things including my art supplies to paint small pieces while there. (I am a super neat painter!) Grateful for my time there and for how hospitable my hosts were. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Family Getaway
Great property!! Perfectly located between Highlands and Cashiers. Only draw back is not being able to use the hot tub on the patio. Otherwise, the cabin has everything you could need. Our kids loved the board games provided and the kitchen had all the essentials for cooking and grilling!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best view in Highlands
My Husband and I Loved our stay in this beautiful cottage. The view from the living room is magnificent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us. Glad you enjoyed our little piece of heaven and hope it was comfortable and the views didn’t disappoint. Thank you 🙏🏽

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Great spot between cashiers and highlands. Cottage was clean and very efficiently laid out. Host was very responsive and provided suggestions of things to do in the area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darid C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Navy Boys are back in town
Perfect setting for our gathering. Perfect place to stay. The house was beautiful, clean, and has everything needed for a great weekend. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A True Mountain Getaway!
My experience was simply wonderful. Communication before I booked , while I booked, and once I arrived was excellent. Abraham and Joseph were very efficient with making me feel comfort and ease and quickly replied to any of my questions or concerns. The house is simply devine from the interior decor to the best mountain views I have ever seen. Everything pictured on the website was exactly the way it actually was. The area of Highlands/Cashiers offers so much: from hiking , lake swimming, fine dining , and great coffee shops. The home is located centrally to everything , yet still offers privacy and peacefulness. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a cooler temperature, relaxing retreat from the grind of city or suburban life. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Gerald T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, off the beaten path
Nice place, but inconvenient to Highlands via road access
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyson H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base for outdoor activities!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the tiny house! We are 2 adults and one child (7yo) and we were very comfortable. The home is very centrally located between Highlands and Cashiers which allowed us to easily visit several area waterfalls. Beds were very comfortable. Home is cozy and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
MUST STAY AT THIS HOME!!
So let me start by saying DO NOT let a couple poor reviews prevent you from staying at this property. There were just two of us. We loved EVERYTHING about this home. The highest quality and most beautiful decor. The house is tiny. Don’t expect it not to be. It’s just perfect for two people and had absolutely everything we needed. The owner answered our questions immediately and was very pleasant to work with. Top notch!! I texted him a question about the thermostat and he answered me promptly. The neighbors were friendly and we even had some sweet doggie visitors. This cottage is in an entire gated community of tiny houses. Explore the neighborhood. It’s amazing! Even a fire pit for community use. It’s perfectly situated between the Highlands and Cashiers. Easy 15 min trip to either town. The cottage is comfortable, beautiful and so is the deck and surrounding areas. I don’t understand the petty low rated reviews people gave this place. I’m so glad I went with my gut and will definitely be back. Book this home!! You will NOT regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous view, wonderful cabin, upscale decor... Perfect location in Whiteside Cove between Cashiers and Highlands. A true getaway! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, convenient and picturesque!
The adorable and beautifully decorated tiny house offered all of the amenities of home, with a grand mountain view and convenience to both downtown Highlands and Cashiers. The neighborhood was quiet and we could hear the flowing creek when we went to bed or sat on the spacious deck. We had a light rain for the first day and night of our stay, and we opened the doors enjoying the quiet calm. Highlands and Cashiers offered great dinners and shopping, and excellent spots to watch our teams with a great group of fans. Our trip was exactly what the doctor ordered, with an extra side of beauty inside and outside of the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Highlands August trip
The home is beautifully decorated and the views are incredible. I had a hard time leaving the deck to head off on our hikes or trips into Highlands. We had 3 adults and we were comfortable but I really think the bunk beds are more suitable for small children. My 26 year old son slept in the bunk but I wouldn't have attempted to. The remoteness of the subdivision was perfect for us, very tranquil. We hiked and enjoyed visiting both Cashiers and Highlands which was a easy 20 minute drive to either after getting used to the very winding roads. We saw and heard plenty of wildlife including 3 bucks and 4 bears. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us. We love it there so much and its peacefulness. We haven't seen bucks or bears so you were LUCKY. Would love to have you stay again when you are in need of a getaway from it all. Thank you again. :)

8/10 Good

Connie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Mountain View
This is a very nice small home in a gated community with other small homes. Nicely decorated and furnished with everything you need. It is midway between Cashiers and Highlands …..about 15 minutes each way. If you want mountain solitude this is the place for you! The owner was very responsive with any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2021
THANK YOU so much for your stay and glad you had a great time. We hope you come visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M., Suwanee

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
My son and I booked this for a fun weekend away. We loved it and will absolutely be returning. The home is gorgeous and decorated so well. It is located close to cashiers and highlands so we could easily get to either town. It is quiet, with a magnificent view. We loved the sounds of nature and the peaceful feeling of juat being there. My son thought it was the best vacation ever! If you are looking for an easy getaway to cut off and relax.... this is it! Thank you to the owners for sharing your piece of paradise with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Thank you so much and so happy you had a great and beautiful stay

4/10 Poor

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
I was looking forward to staying in this tiny home, but I left disappointed. We are a family of 4 and I’d say this is max. It says it sleeps 6 and it does but that would be crowded. Also anyone sleeping in the bunks should be pretty agile. It’s about 25 min drive to either cashiers or highlands. The owner asked for us to let in a cable workers and we did but it turned into a two day event and we shared the tiny home with a cable guy for hours. It was awkward and uncomfortable and the owner was only concerned about getting this work done and not at all about our inconvenience. I communicated our frustration but he only said thanks for letting them in. We also saw evidence of mice or mouse inside the home. I just don’t think this home was quite ready for a vrbo. I wouldn’t stay here again. I’ve rented several VRBOs and this is my first negative review. I rely on reviews when I book so I thought it was important to share our experience. The owner needs to work on his customer service. Also we didn’t have cell service with ATT
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
Thank you Katie for staying with us and accommodating the cable company to install Fiber. We have waited 6 months for this and it was the only time they could do it and wanted to ensure you had internet to Work and stream Netflix and all other applications. We have terminix checking on property 1-2 times a month for mountain critters. We are actively always aware there could be critters everywhere due to being in the mountains and rain forest. Our Housekeeping service cleans 2 times a week to help reduce and clean home from any proof of a mouse. There are traps and sorry about the any critters as we know that can be a possibility staying in the mountains and seclusion. The home has a queen bed that sleeps 2, 2 bunk beds for children , And a queen sleeper sofa for 2 adults. It is advertised as a TINY HOME and should be aware that the more people that stay can create tightness of space. Overall, there are things we always working on and it is the first home in the community and will forward things to the developer and neighbors to avoid and work on. Sorry you couldn’t Get AT&T and we have no control Of cell Towers and you not getting AT&T. We do mention Getting off the grid on listing but we also now have Fiber in unit with WIFi Calling. Thank you so much again and glad you enjoyed the location and loved the views.

2/10 Terrible

ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mice ruined our stay…disappointed.
This vacation was ruined when we got up to find mouse droppings everywhere kitchen counter, corners of den and bedroom including the bedroom night stand. The owner expected us to give him time to get someone to set traps etc. We were not willing to spend the night with the mice roaming about while we slept. We packed up and left. We were not even refunded the full amount for the nights we were unable to spend there much less any compensation for a ruined vacation.. This was not a situation like a broken toilet or AC unit that could be corrected but mice. He kept saying you are in the woods with critters. That is true but I do not expect them in the house. This cottage is great. View is beautiful. But after our experience and the response of the owner I could not recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2021
From the moment of check in there were “issues reported” with outdoor cushions being wet, not considering the fact it rained for 2 weeks prior to check in. Any answer given was met with a negative response, including the mentioned “mice droppings”. Upon notification of a pest issue (the first mention by anyone) we started working on getting someone there to address the issue, bearing in mind the previous rentals made no mention of an issue and pest control is contracted on the cottage. The national company used is closed on weekends but we were able to get the property developer to send someone to inspect and set traps as a precaution. All happening the same day as reported and within a couple hours. A lot sooner than if we had driven from Atlanta and set the traps ourselves A refund for the unused days was offered at the daily rate and VRBO refunded the tax portion as well. Again the renter questioned the calculation and explained that wasn’t good enough. After the renter explained she would dispute all charges with VRBO and her credit card, there were no further discussions with her. Photos received showed lots of water on the counter from washing dishes and not wiped up, there are French Doors that were also left open (perhaps a mouse came in with an open invitation) and the renter was dissatisfied because there wasn’t “local” channels on the television but rather any streaming service you would want to use. Likewise, I would not rent to this tenant again as her demands, unrealistic expectations, and condescending tone proved from the report of wet cushions satisfaction was not attainable this time.

2/10 Terrible

Reginald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rude Owner
The house was represented and decorated well. However upon arrival there was no key and it took 20 minutes to get in. The worst part was after stay owner emailed me to say I had broken the lock to the hot tub. He then told me that I broke the rules by getting into the hot tub because it wasn’t listed as an emenity. He then said the neighbors reported that we were disruptive in the hot tub and made loud noises. This was so far from the truth. I have stayed with VRBO for years and I have never had any issues nor been disrespectful of anyone’s property. I have never been more offended and i would never stay in this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2021
Reginald Thank you for your review and I’d like to bring to light, your untoward behavior was witnessed by several neighbors (trust me when I tell you it was awkward discussing it with new neighbors and a conversation we’d rather not have had) and the construction foreman for the subdivision. In your own words, a visual obstruction was created using the cover for the hot tub so others wouldn't see only further justifies our questioning where the pieces of the broken lock are since the cover wasn't even used appropriately. Your justification of the patio furniture not being listed as an amenity goes without saying, there is no lock on the furniture to be broken or used. As we had to drain and clean the hot tub, removing the hair from the floor, drains and jets, your initial reply of you didn’t use the hot tub, then to saying well we were in it, and your further statements which we’ll leave unsaid, likewise, we wouldn’t rent to you again and wouldn’t recommend you as a guest either.