Title: Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6058528&destination=Highlands%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=118775685&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands ## Photo gallery for Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/7478df38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/a80bc00a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/58e88b95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/470240dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/247eb665.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61248 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands This smoke-free cottage features free WiFi in public areas. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Added amenities include a balcony, a microwave, and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 100.69 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![The Outland Skyhaus | Mountain view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12660000/12651500/12651466/6f3accdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Cashiers Cashiers - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 316 reviews $153 nightly $173 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=12651466&PinnedHotelID=12651466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93550000/93546500/93546424/d071ebff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highlands Cabin on Buck Creek \~ 8 Mi to Town! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property ## About the neighborhood Mirror Lake, a neighborhood in 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 Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. 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