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Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather

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A house with a white exterior, a stone chimney, and a gravel patio with two wicker chairs and a table. - Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather (Highlands)
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You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a firepit, and a garden at Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather . In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather

  • Featured in Southern Living, The Highlands Mountain Retreat is situated on over an acre right off of 64 in a quaint, gated community. It is located almost exactly halfway between Highlands and Cashiers and is right around 4,000 ft above sea level! Main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms for 6 people.
    (2 queen rooms and third room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) will accommodate 3 children. Has 2 fire places two 48 inch TV has den for extra room. The unique Kitchen with fire place where you can enjoy your coffee snd beautiful views of nature. Also outdoor patio for dining and lounge chairs for relaxing enjoying clean mountain air sliding glass doors for easy access to Huge outdoor patio with barbecue.

    The detached *Coach house ( 4th bedroom offers a king bed and full bathroom. Perfect for a couple traveling together-private cottage includes coffee maker and mini refrigerator. Full bathroom and 48 inch TV. screened in large patio with furniture. Can be rented separately without having to pay full price for main house if you're not more than 2 people Choose Coach house, Please inquire if interested. 25 years or older in Coach house. **Please inquire with hosts before booking Coach house.
    The Highlands Mountain Retreat is ten minutes from Highlands town as well as large rec center. tennis and pickle ball courts. Two Gyms pickleball at a low cost. Kids playground and minutes to amazing waterfalls! Close to Golf course and boating. Many many hiking grounds close to all activities

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cashiers, this vacation home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Highlands Biological Station and Gorges State Park, while Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Visit our Cashiers travel guide
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by dense forests during sunset.
    Lake Glenville
    9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • A waterfall cascading through a dense forest.
    Whitewater Falls
    22 min drive - 31.5 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    34 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Old Edwards Club
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sapphire Valley Ski Resort
    11 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Pizza Place
    11 min drive
  • The Tavern @ High Hampton
    9 min drive
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Buck's Coffee Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Oak Steakhouse
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather 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 Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather located?

This family-friendly Cashiers vacation home is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Old Edwards Club. Whiteside Mountain is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely stay at the Halsted House! It is beautiful, comfortable and conveniently located while still feeling tucked away and serene. Check-in was smooth and the host was quick to answer any questions. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
A group of us rented the Halsted House for an annual girls weekend. Several of us were familiar with the house from the Southern Living feature and following Whitney McGregor's design work, so we were excited to experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy stay! Close to Highlands and Cashiers. Great for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home (just like the pictures) and beautiful big quiet lot. Great location in between Highlands and Cashiers, close to lots of things.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat!

Cute little mountain home close to both Cashiers and Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cashiers Highlands Mountain Gem

The perfect spot to stay. Close to cashiers and highland and decorated perfectly. Would 100% love to come back and stay here! Thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming home with excellent location

Great layout, loved the location but found some of the amenities in the home not to be up to the price per night. Better stocked kitchen, two ply toilet paper, larger towels, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elegant comfort between Highlands and Cashiers:

Halsted House is a lovely home with design comfort in a gated community located between Highlands and Cashiers. Outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and local lakes are within driving distance. Our family really enjoyed our stay – fresh, crisp mountain air, lots of day hikes (Rainbow Falls was a favorite), golfing, shopping, boating, and dining (Lake Toxaway Club, The Orchard, Wild Thyme, Wolfgang, etc), spa treatments at Greystone Inn (ask for Patty, best masseuse ever). Slept in luxury with the windows open every night, fortunately no rain showers which are normal for this time of year. We have been coming to the area for many summers to escape the heat and love it when we find a well-designed home that helps us relax upon arrival! Whitney, the owner, is very helpful and communicated any and all property nuances to expect – trash service is not provided, but SRCs (staffed recycle centers) are convenient enough in both driving directions; recent mama bear and cub sightings are a reminder to keep all food/trash stored securely in the house until eaten/disposed; windows work well; doors can be tricky, but we had no real issues. The kitchen is well-equipped, very clean home with nice bed and bath linens, comfortable den and living room for reading, watching tv, playing games, outdoor deck with gas grill, and separate screened porch off adjacent bedroom suite. Loved the MoLekule air filters provided, too! Note: Lake Toxaway Club, like almost all clubs in the area, is private, but Greystone Spa is open to the public.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly home with lots of space for visitors. In a secluded area convenient to both towns

Appointed well for comfortable use.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Summer Stay

Our family enjoyed this house immensely! A perfect summer getaway with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Living Out My Midcentury Dreams

I’ve stayed at a lot of homes in Highlands over the last 24 years and this one was my favorite. The design and decor was just as chic as it looked in Southern Living. It was also much larger than than I expected. The home sits on a very private, large piece of property with all the pretty plants, flowers and trees. It wasn’t missing a thing— not even in bathrooms, kitchen or the laundry— absolutely perfect. And it smelled good! We hope to come back next year with our children if it’s still available. I still cannot believe Whitney allows other people to stay at this place because it’s SO unique and precious. Consider yourself extremely lucky if you ever get the chance to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect girls weekend

We had 6 women and a 3 yo together for a long weekend girls trip to just spend time together. The house was perfect for our group. It was very comfortable and cozy, but large enough to spread out. The decor is perfect and so charming, even better than the pictures. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Birthday Celebration

This host was so accommodating and helpful. The house is stunningly comfortable within a small private neighborhood. Plenty of porches and outdoor seating with fire pit. Nicely situated between Cashiers and Highlands. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property, house carefully restored and designed. Quiet, beautiful location.

Great area of North Carolina in a beautiful house. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house! So cozy and a perfect place to spend Christmas. Love the decor!

Only negative is that I had to reach out for both check in and check out procedure. It was no biggie because the owner responded quickly to email then we were able to text. We loved the home and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Rustic Charm

In the era of McMansion second homes, the Halsted House has a wonderful rustic appeal with just the right amount of creature comforts. We went for a last minute family retreat. The WiFi was more than sufficient to allow remote work and the cabin a mere 10 minutes away from Cashiers and 15 from Highlands. If there was a shortcoming, it would be the bare bones mature in the cooking amenities. We cooked nearly every meal of our stay and, at times, had to get creative with completing a recipe. We gave this feedback directly to the owners as well. The overall feel was vintage, original, and cozy. We love the Highlands area and the house - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful haven in the trees!

What an absolutely beautiful escape this was for our family! The interiors were second to none and the location was a peaceful and lovely spot, with plenty of adventures nearby. Hope to come back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreamy little mountain cottage

My family and I stayed at the Halstead House for NYE with our family and adored our time there. The decor and level of details are unmatched. The location was conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers and provided easy access to many hikes/things to do. There was a fire pit outback and two fireplaces inside that were cozy & perfect for winter evenings. It was the perfect setting for a family of four. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Precious house!

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was very lovely and the location was ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Halsted House

Our stay was great. The Halsted House is warm, clean and homey. Sometimes, renting something from the internet can be a surprise once you get inside and it's not always what you thought it would be. This house met all our expectations and then some. I would definitely rent again from Whitney. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024