Nestled in the trees of Highlands, NC, The Blackberry offers a tranquil retreat with plenty of space for family and friends. Unwind on the screened porch or by the fire pit while enjoying beautiful mountain views. With a hot tub, game room, and indoor wood burning fireplace this home is perfect for relaxation.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14352 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About this property
Three Levels of Pure Mountain | The Blackberry
This Rent In Highlands vacation rental home has a strict NO PET policy. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in a $1000.00 fine.
Only adults (25 years old and older) may reserve this property and an adult must occupy the property at all times.
STARLINK INTERNET - This house has business grade internet and is an excellent option if you need to work while staying here.
Vaulted Pine Ceilings. Brazilian Cherry Floors. A Stone Fireplace That Means Business.
Custom-built homes have a way of announcing themselves — not loudly, but in the details that reveal someone actually cared about every decision. The massive stone wood-burning fireplace with its custom wood mantle. The wormy maple cabinets in a kitchen finished with granite and Brazilian Cherry floors. The exposed beam pine ceilings that make the great room feel like it was assembled by someone who understood exactly what a mountain home should feel like from the inside.
This is that home. Nestled on over an acre in the Hidden Springs neighborhood of Highlands, 3.8 miles from Main Street, private enough to genuinely decompress and convenient enough to make town a non-event whenever the group is ready. Five bedrooms across three levels, a game room, a hot tub, a fire pit in the yard, and a screened porch with a gas grill — this is the mountain getaway that checks every box without feeling like it was assembled from a checklist.
A Great Room That Sets the Standard - The main level announces the quality of the whole house immediately. Vaulted pine ceilings with exposed beams stretch overhead, Brazilian Cherry floors run underfoot, and the stone fireplace — massive, wood-burning, anchored by a custom mantle — commands the room with the kind of presence that makes every evening feel like an occasion. The open kitchen flows naturally into the dining nook and great room, finished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom wormy maple cabinetry that provides more storage than most vacation rentals attempt. A king bedroom with a private ensuite completes the main floor for whoever prefers single-level living.
Three Levels, Five Bedrooms, Everyone Accommodated - Upstairs, two queen bedrooms share a well-positioned bathroom — comfortable, private, and removed enough from the main floor activity to offer genuine rest. A twin bedroom with its own ensuite adds flexibility for younger travelers or solo guests who appreciate their own space.
The lower level is where the trip shifts into a higher gear. A game room anchored by a ping-pong table, an oversized sectional sofa, and a large flat-screen TV becomes the unofficial headquarters for rainy afternoons and late nights that outlast everyone's better judgment. A king bedroom with an ensuite and a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds — also with its own ensuite — give the lower level enough sleeping capacity to function as a self-contained wing for part of the group. Direct deck access from the hallway puts the hot tub and fire pit within easy reach from this level, which means the kids and teenagers effectively have their own outdoor space without competing for the screened porch upstairs.
Outside: Screened Porch, Hot Tub, Fire Pit — The Full Rotation The screened porch off the main living area handles the social hours — cozy seating, a gas grill, and the particular mountain stillness that a screened porch delivers when the trees are close and the air is cool. The covered lower deck takes the evening in a different direction: a hot tub positioned for maximum relaxation after a long hike, additional seating for whoever needs the quieter outdoor space, and private access from the lower king bedroom for mornings that deserve to begin outside.
When the night calls for something more elemental, the fire pit in the yard pulls everyone together — the lower deck connects directly to it, which means the transition from hot tub to fire pit is approximately twelve steps and entirely worth making.
Hidden Springs, Highlands, Everything in Between - The Hidden Springs neighborhood offers the privacy of acreage and trees without the remoteness of being genuinely far from town. Main Street Highlands is 3.8 miles — acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, waterfalls, hiking trails, and everything else that makes Highlands worth the drive from wherever you're coming from. Come for a long weekend. Book a full week. With a game room, a hot tub, a fire pit, and five bedrooms spread across three thoughtfully designed levels, leaving the property requires actual motivation.
The stone fireplace will be here when you get back.
What our guests are saying...
"The perfect getaway house for a big group. We had 13 people in our group and this house was perfect for us! Great size with large rooms. The main area is spacious and a great gathering spot. Everything was set up so nice and clean! We loved the porch and the fire pit out back. I highly recommend and plan on coming back again!" - Rent In Highlands Vacation Rental Guest, Hannah
Special Amenities:
Gas Grill Indoor Wood Burning Fireplace Firepit Uncovered Deck, Covered Deck & Screened Porch Hot Tub (serviced twice per month) Generator Starlink Business Grade Internet
This home is professionally managed by Rent in Highlands, a division of Country Club Properties. Your premier source for Vacation Rentals in Highlands NC.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited smartphone data usage
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Golf
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Swimming nearby
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the mountains. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. Visit our Highlands travel guide
Does The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Blackberry | Beautiful Custom Home with Screened in Porch & Hot Tub located?
Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Three Levels of Pure Mountain | The Blackberry Reviews
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Very much enjoyed our stay at the BlackBerry. We had 13 people including children and was a great place to stay and relax. Definitely recommend staying here.
We had 14 people stay for a week. We had all ages including kids, teenagers, adult couples and single adults. The layout of the house was wonderful for our big group. We loved the hot tub, fire pit and ping pong table. The Christmas tree and holiday decorations made our family gift exchange quite special. The adults played games, drank coffee and sipped wine upstairs with a roaring fire. Meanwhile the younger generation enjoyed their space downstairs. We would definitely consider visiting again!
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Blackberry! The property management team were wonderful and answered all of our questions. We were all comfortable and cozy! Thanks for an amazing home to vacation in with family!
Enjoyed a 5 day family vacation in this lovely property! Convenient to shopping, hiking, waterfalls, local theater, restaurants! It was clean and cozy! Enjoyed the fire pit, hot tub and ping pong table! Plenty of room! I would highly recommend this home!
My friends and I attended a wedding and this cabin was perfect for all of the couples and single guests to stay in. It was very clean. The place was larger than expected from the pictures so we were pleasantly surprised. We were grateful for the early check!
The hot tub with a view was another added bonus!
We loved everything about the house. Our family of 13 enjoyed the home and the surrounding area. We found this home at the last minute because of a previous reservation that had to be canceled in the Boone, North Carolina area. We were so pleased with this home that we would definitely consider renting it in the future. The house is actually so much better than the pictures portray it
This house is amazing! Plenty of space for 4 couples (and could've fit 5). The amenities of the hot tub, outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace, and screened porch were incredible! The location is also perfect as you're pretty evenly spaced between Highlands and Cashiers. I would recommend this house to others and would stay here again!
We always love Highlands and staying in this home made it all the more wonderful. Great space with ground and first floor living areas -- the hot tub and fire pit were added bonuses to this wonderful home. We'll definitely plan to return.
Cozy home, plenty of room for all of us. Quiet location and short drive to town. Hosts responsive, prompt and friendly. Highly recommend to family or friends groups!
We visited with a group of couples for a long weekend. There was plenty of space for everyone to either be together or spread out within the home.
It was a beautiful home, clean and great location! Hope to be back next year.
We had a fabulous stay in highlands exploring local water falls, swimming holes, visiting the town, renting a boat on lake glenville and even going tubing on deep creek in Bryson city. The location was great, a few minutes to highlands and 15 min to Cashiers. We traveled with 3 families and we all fit comfortably in BlackBerry. Definitely recommend.
My husband and I stayed here with our family including 3 adult daughters and one son-in-law as well as two babies under 2. The house was absolutely perfect! The bottom floor was perfect for our daughter with her husband and babies. The master suite was great for my husband and me and the top floor housed the rest. We had plenty of room to gather and really enjoyed the wooded property. One of the best houses that we’ve stayed in.
Very nice place and very clean. The only problem is it stayed cold downstairs…about 63 degrees. The upstairs thermostat did not seem to control it, as I was told.
The management company was very quick in response and helped with recourses that we wanted. They allowed me in early to prepare before the guests arrived. When the guests left some items were left behind so they contacted us to see how we would like to handle said items. Very friendly and eager to accommodate.