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In the heart of Highlands, North Carolina, surrounded by Nantahala Forest, experience a serene mountain getaway at our home. Enjoy nature's sounds while swimming in the large pond or fishing in Brush creek. Explore nearby Cullasaja waterfalls and visit Highlands' restaurants & shops or Franklin's breweries.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands

  • Come and experience a little bit of heaven at our home in the mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. We are located in the small community of Sky Water, conveniently located between Highlands & Franklin and surrounded by the beautiful Nantahala Forest. Enjoy the sounds of nature, take a swim in the large pond, cast your fishing rod in the creek, enjoy the cool water and sound of Brush creek or take a hike in the surrounding Nantahala forest. Our property has everything for the perfect mountain vacation. It is a short drive away from the Cullasaja waterfalls, the wonderful restaurants & shopping in Highlands, and the fun breweries of Franklin.

    There are a total of three bedrooms. Two bedrooms & a full bath are on the main floor. Windows surround the entire living area which opens up to the wrap around porch. The spiral staircase goes down to the lower level where there is a queen sized bed and a full bathroom with a wash machine and dryer. The living room leads to a spacious covered upper level porch where you can enjoy the view and sounds of Brush Creek below, grill, or wind down with a glass of wine. Enjoy down time with family & friends at the firepit out back and lounge with your cup of coffee on the second deck down below.

    We are happy to provide a jogging stroller and pack n play upon request.
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No loud music, late night gatherings, parties or profanity. We have neighbors who deserve respect.
Keep the property and all furnishings in good order. Never leave trash outside of the house. All trash must be dropped at the local dump.
No smoking on premises.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Highlands Country Club. Highlands Biological Station and Ruby City Gems & Minerals are also worth visiting. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Cullasaja Falls
    Cullasaja Falls
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dry Falls
    Dry Falls
    8 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    Bridal Veil Falls
    8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    50 min drive - 66.5 km
  • Jackson Hole Gem Mine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Los Vaqueros
    13 min drive
  • Shell
    14 min drive
  • Oak Steakhouse
    19 min drive
  • Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands 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 You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Jackson Hole Gem Mine. Cullasaja Falls is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

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You'll Never Want To Leave...A gem of a location in Highlands Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

After Christmas getaway

Great location between Highland and Franklin. The house was cozy and a great place for the family to spend time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Grace H.

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

Cozy weekend with friends

We enjoyed our stay so much! Such a cute and quaint little mountain house! Owners were so kind and easy to reach with questions. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Restful

We went looking for a place to relax and enjoy being outside. This place was amazing. It was quiet. The porch was the highlight of the trip. It was big and spacious. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

excellent place

Place is very clean, and in a great location. For sure would stay there again. Host was always communicating and letting us know of any issues up front. Told us about broken grill before we booked to ensure we would still want the place, and it was fixed the first day of our stay as well which wasn't even promised. Shows they truly care about the guest!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie M.

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

AMAZING!!!

We absolutely loved this mountian house!!! It’s tucked an away in a very cute neighborhood that has a stream running through it and a pond that the kids can fish or swim in. Just walking around the neighborhood is a kids paradise! The house itself is wonderful. It is very comfortable and accommodating!! We loved the outdoor porch- it has a huge dining room table out there so it’s great to have a nice meal or sit outside and play games. The rocking chairs are also a great touch so you can just rock and enjoy the mountain air. The house has a fully equipped kitchen so if you want to make all of your meals at the house it’s definitely do able. The sleeping arrangements are also very comfortable. We came here with our two kids and they loved the bunk bed room!! This house is definitely do able for multiple couples too since there is a whole downtowns bedroom and separate bathroom that we didn’t even use. Having the wash machine was very nice since my kids clothes were a little messy from all of the hiking and outdoor activities that we did while we were there. Megan is a great host and got back to me asap when I had a question about check-in. She is also very knowledgeable about the area and had some kid friendly activity suggestions which I greatly appreciated. I’m definitely going to book this house again in the summer and then hopefully again in the fall to see the leaves change! It’s a great house for all year around. We loved it so much and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family really enjoyed our stay. Well equipped for a weekend in the mountains.
Highlands Christmas tree lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and family-friendly. The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. You are steps from the national forest, but also within a short drive to stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gene B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in
Quiet property, enjoyed the sound of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025