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Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly

Cabin in Highlands with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Dining
Terrace/patio
Escape to Whispering Woods, a serene mountain cabin nestled in the heart of Highlands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or afternoon wine on the screened porch, surrounded by lush rhododendrons. With easy walking distance to Harris Lake and Main Street's restaurants and shops, this cozy retreat offers an ideal blend of relaxation and exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly

Whispering Woods is a two-level mountain cabin with today's style set in a lush forest of rhododendrons. Walk to town and everything Highlands has to offer. Main level offers an open floor plan with a kitchen, living and dining area, laundry, and half bath. The master bedroom has a king bed and private bath. The screened porch overlooks native rhododendrons, which also helps provide Whispering Woods a private setting. The upper level has two bedrooms and one full bath. One bedroom has a Queen bed, and the other has a queen bed and one twin- perfect for visiting guest overflow. Enjoy the cool mountain air on the screened porch, a great place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon glass of wine, and always with a good book. Whispering Woods proves to be the quintessential home base for discovering Highlands and the surrounding mountain happenings.

This property is IN town, but the setting is serene and private. Easy walking distance to Harris Lake- a great place for a small picnic or to watch the ducks and geese. Another few hundred steps will lead you to the library, churches, and Main Street, and don't forget about The Nature Center or hiking up Sunset Rock- you can look down over the whole town from there.

Rest assured, almost everything is within 5-10 minutes if you must take your car. The restaurants in Highlands range from pick-up food (there are no fast food chain restaurants) to 4-star dining places. The shopping has you covered with varied items from T-shirts to furs, trinkets to high-fashion, fine jewelry, collectibles for your home, and furnishings.

WiFi is included
All three TVs have an Amazon Firestick for ease in watching. An added plus- YouTube TV is INCLUDED, so you will be able to watch any show provided, including most sports.
There are NO discounts on the nightly rate for this home.
The gas-log fireplace may not be operable and is not included in the rental.
This home has a three-night minimum, except for HOLIDAYS AND SOME LOCAL EVENTS
NO PETS (note for those who are allergy prone: the owner of this home has a pet, so it's not a 'pet-free' home)
Although nightly rates are $400.00, certain holidays and local events are $795.00 nightly

The rental app you are using may allow you to make two or three-night rentals during these times, but that doesn't mean the reservation will be honored.


No matter how you found Whispering Woods in your search for the best Highlands vacation rental, it is our full intent to retain any renters for future rentals, and possibly as future home owners as well. We enjoy having renters for the long haul, and have been renting to some for over 30 years. Come join them for the best of Highlands.

Like all of the properties we manage, your reservation is contingent on being accepted by the owner or the property manager on behalf of the owner. We follow all guidelines with Federal and NC Fair Housing Laws, and will not discriminate against:
*Race
* Color
* National origin
* Religion
* Sex/Gender
* Handicap (Disability)
* Familial status

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2289-174746

About the neighborhood

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest, while Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
NC, Highlands

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dry Falls - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Whiteside Mountain - 14 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Sunset Rock. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Whispering Woods Walk to town from this 3 BR/2.5 cottage $400.00 nightly Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

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

Very nice

We loved this house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Highlands

We loved the home and the location! The house was exactly as advertised! So charming and perfect for our family! The property managers, Chambers Realty, were AWESOME!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend get away

The area is a hidden gem of Highlands. So convenient to Main Street. Quick 10 minute walk to shops, but I would not walk it at night as it is too dark. The property was clean and just a perfect rental for a family. We brought our teenage daughter and her friends and the upstairs bedrooms were perfect for the four of them. Downside: they only gave us one key which was very inconvenient. Why wouldn't they have a code lock? Also, having to take your garbage to a dumpster was also ridiculous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Lora D.

perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the layout of the house was perfect for 2 couples.Some of the furniture was comfortable and others were tired and worn.We all agreed we would stay again if it weren't for the white dog hair everywhere under the surfaces. the throws were covered in it along with the furniture.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from port St. Lucie, FL

Needs a few things

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location. Bright inside. Privacy from master upstairs. Needs new mattresses on all needs. Each one has a 4 inch topper which after might #1 revealed lopsided old mattresses. Recliners in living room are also pretty worn. More spices in closet or everyday grocery would have been nice to see.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Ideal location, beautiful setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I loved this house. The location is perfect -- quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to walk into town. Loved the porch!
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8/10 Good

Jerry P.

Welcomed getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we got to the house we were shocked it hadn’t been cleaned from previous guests. Obviously began our trip with disappointment. The agency sent a maid and we sat outside on porch waiting for her to clean the whole house. After complaining/asking, agency at least refunded our cleaning deposit. Negatives were ice maker didn’t work, both tvs upstairs didn’t work, the step up from gravel driveway to stair entry was steep from erosion and needs addressing. Description says walkable to town, but doesnt tell half of the walk is up a hill!! The amenities in the house were nice and welcoming. Kitchen well stocked, felt like owners used the house as well. Best part was the screened in porch, comfy, very private overlooking woods. Would stay again if we didn’t want to walk to town. Also be nicer to have a lock box on door for key instead of picking up/ off at the agency.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fontaine P.

Whispering Woods is awesome!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We LOVED everything about Whispering Woods!! It was decorated well, very private, and had the best screen porch. We will definitely stay there again!
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4/10 Poor

Ann D.

Some TLC Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of the house was okay - down a gravel road and it would definitely be quite a walk into town - especially after days spent hiking.The layout of the house is great and just as described. It was nice being in the trees.Where things fall short: the mattress badly need to be replaced. The mattress toppers are not enough! Who wants to go on vacation and not be able to sleep? Each and every bed was horrible.The house was not clean on arrival. Very dusty - obvious just by looking. The 1/2 bath toilet was dirty, the shower in the master had mold in the grout lines, there were crayons and other items left out on the tables in the master (from previous guests)? I think their idea of cleaning was changing the sheets (hopefully), putting out clean towels, and emptying the dishwasher (which was very hard to figure out how to start). The sofa in the main room needs to be replaced - very worn. I hope they spend my $35 non-refundable security deposit on a new coffee maker. The heat pad on it is completed rusted. The cabinets were sticky. I am not sure if it was the paint or just dirty. It would make a world of difference to have the cabinets refaced.
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Cozy home close to shops

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love to rent Whispering Woods. It is to feel at home and such a great location.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Barry S.

Very Nice Home Near Town

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We liked it so much that we stayed an extra week! It was missing a gas grill (charcoal grill was provided) so we purchased a simple camping grill in town. Worked out perfectly well (and no we didn't leave it outside to attract bears!).
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Bea S.

Fabulous mountain retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the privacy of this well-appointed home. The screened-in porch is surrounded by trees and we loved reading and listening to the birds in that spot. Wonderful hikes and restaurants and shopping very close by. A true gem!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lyn H., Orlando, Florida

A Summer Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Whispering Woods. The location is walkable to downtown Highlands and the floorplan of the home works well. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Loved having a pantry! The only negative would be the condition of the wicker porch furniture, which is falling apart and needs to be replaced.

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

A nice weekend getaway

Enjoyed our visit. A nice property that we would certainly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

Felt like home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was done perfect. Everything was so cozy we felt right at home. For a gas log fire place, it heated the entire house! Close proximity to downtown. Would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great House but not Through VRBO

The property was wonderful. The house and the setting were beautiful. The screened in porch afforded us many enjoyable hours. However, even though the house is listed on VRBO, once you book it you are directed to a local Realty Company. VRBO then charges a service fee. The price on VRBO was not accurate. It was more expensive than listed. It would have been better had I booked through local real estate company that actually manages the property and saved the VRBO service fee.. The local real estate company was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

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

wonderful secluded cottage, but great location

Enjoyed the updated cute house and privacy, but close to town!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

John and Cindy S.

Highlands NC Whispering Woods House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great updated and well maintained house... 1 mile from town so easy access to come and go
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Wonderful time

Our second year at the property and we found it as advertised, clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Wonderful house!

The house was beautifully decorated, clean and well stocked. The owners had all the bases covered. We will most definitely be back! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brody C.

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

Great stay!

My wife and toddler stayed with my parents in this home. It was a great house with room for more people; amazing setting tucked back into nature but with all amenities you’d need. Only gripe (very minor) was having to drive the trash 15 minutes away on checkout day, but other than that minor out of the way trip it was great. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Deepak K.

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

good

great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a perfect place for our family. We enjoyed everything it had to offer. I would definitely book this house again.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Wonderful time

The property was just as described and the management company was outstanding! The property manager was exceedingly responsive to all of our needs which was a major contributor to the quality of our stay. The property was clean, well maintained with plenty of space for our party of 6. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

April M., Lake Charles

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

Perfect Getaway

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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

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