Highlands cottage rental - Autumn: Front of the House from the Road
Autumn: Front of the House from the Road
  • Highlands cottage rental - Autumn: Front of the House from the Road
    Summer: Driveway and Parking Area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview
    Winter View from the Deck. Wake-up w/ the Look & Feel of Nature Surrounding You
    Sunset View from our Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home
    Sitting area of Great Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Skylights and Exposed Beams
    View of Great Room looking towards the Deck with Long Range Alpine View
  • Highlands cottage rental - Sunny Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Screen Porch off the Kitchen
    Dining Room and Kitchen also have Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight
    Master Bedroom with King-Size Bed has Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight
    Master Bathroom has two separate sinks, a linen closet, and a walk-in shower
    Powder Room with Granite Countertop and Toilet on Main Floor
    Computer Desk with High Speed Internet and WiFi on Main Floor
  • Highlands cottage rental - Bedroom Two with Queen-Size Bed - Airy, Warm and Inviting
    Full Bath with Tub and Shower, serving Bedrooms Two and Three
    Spacious Bedroom Three has Two Twin Beds
    Bedroom Three - another angle showing Exterior Door to Lower Deck
    Enjoy the Seasonal Colors and Western Sunset from our Screen Porch
    Rock the Afternoon Away on our Private & Peaceful Screen Porch
  • Highlands cottage rental - Autumn View from the Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home
    Autumn: Driveway and parking area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview
    Summer View of the House with Back Porch and Enterance to Lower Level Deck
    Each Season Has Its Beauty. Relax & Enjoy Each Day to its Fullest!
    Mild Winter Day. Take a walk on the roads in our neighborhood. They are paved.
    Welcome to Our Cottage!
 
Highlands cottage rental - Autumn: Front of the House from the Road

Autumn: Front of the House from the Road

Summer: Driveway and Parking Area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview

Summer: Driveway and Parking Area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview

Winter View from the Deck. Wake-up w/ the Look & Feel of Nature Surrounding You

Winter View from the Deck. Wake-up w/ the Look & Feel of Nature Surrounding You

Sunset View from our Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home

Sunset View from our Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home

Sitting area of Great Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Skylights and Exposed Beams

Sitting area of Great Room with Cathedral Ceiling, Skylights and Exposed Beams

View of Great Room looking towards the Deck with Long Range Alpine View

View of Great Room looking towards the Deck with Long Range Alpine View

Sunny Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Screen Porch off the Kitchen

Sunny Kitchen with Granite Countertops and Screen Porch off the Kitchen

Dining Room and Kitchen also have Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight

Dining Room and Kitchen also have Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight

Master Bedroom with King-Size Bed has Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight

Master Bedroom with King-Size Bed has Cathedral Ceiling with Skylight

Master Bathroom has two separate sinks, a linen closet, and a walk-in shower

Master Bathroom has two separate sinks, a linen closet, and a walk-in shower

Powder Room with Granite Countertop and Toilet on Main Floor

Powder Room with Granite Countertop and Toilet on Main Floor

Computer Desk with High Speed Internet and WiFi on Main Floor

Computer Desk with High Speed Internet and WiFi on Main Floor

Bedroom Two with Queen-Size Bed - Airy, Warm and Inviting

Bedroom Two with Queen-Size Bed - Airy, Warm and Inviting

Full Bath with Tub and Shower, serving Bedrooms Two and Three

Full Bath with Tub and Shower, serving Bedrooms Two and Three

Spacious Bedroom Three has Two Twin Beds

Spacious Bedroom Three has Two Twin Beds

Bedroom Three - another angle showing Exterior Door to Lower Deck

Bedroom Three - another angle showing Exterior Door to Lower Deck

Enjoy the Seasonal Colors and Western Sunset from our Screen Porch

Enjoy the Seasonal Colors and Western Sunset from our Screen Porch

Rock the Afternoon Away on our Private & Peaceful Screen Porch

Rock the Afternoon Away on our Private & Peaceful Screen Porch

Autumn View from the Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home

Autumn View from the Deck and from all Rooms on the Main Level of our Home

Autumn: Driveway and parking area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview

Autumn: Driveway and parking area; Screen Porch at upper left with Overview

Summer View of the House with Back Porch and Enterance to Lower Level Deck

Summer View of the House with Back Porch and Enterance to Lower Level Deck

Each Season Has Its Beauty. Relax & Enjoy Each Day to its Fullest!

Each Season Has Its Beauty. Relax & Enjoy Each Day to its Fullest!

Mild Winter Day. Take a walk on the roads in our neighborhood. They are paved.

Mild Winter Day. Take a walk on the roads in our neighborhood. They are paved.

Welcome to Our Cottage!

Welcome to Our Cottage!

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Half Bath
 
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Photos and Description of the Highlands vacation cottage rental
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 5-6)

Our spacious mountain home offers a rare combination of intimate privacy and quietude, a long range alpine view and an easy walk to the lovely town of Highlands, the local supermarket or the renowned Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. You can also take an enjoyable, essentially level walk (1.5 mile loop) in the lushly wooded area in our neighborhood. Renovated and newly decorated, the house is located on desirable Holt Knob, less than a mile from the center of Highlands. You will also have hiking, fishing and lake swimming very close by.

The house is equipped with wireless DSL internet, two 32 inch flat-screen televisions (DirectTV), CD player, DVD player and stereo. Most Cell Phones DO WORK in our House. The house also has books, games, cards and maps, as well as hiking, fishing and other information on Highlands and nearby areas.

Please visit VRBO web site to view our listing #314663

The exterior stairways, of which there are two, one from the driveway and parking area to the front porch and another from the front porch to the road, pass along terraced, well planted garden areas, some of which contain not only perennials, wild flowers and flowering shrubs but seasonal fruits. Each stairway is equipped with handrails and lighting for your safety and enjoyment.

Additional Activities: essentially level walk (1.5 mile loop) in our neighborhood-very enjoyable OR WALK TO TOWN Shops and Restaurants. Our Home is only 0.7 mile to Main Street and our new Post Office. Also, nearby Gem Mining, Waterfalls and more

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About Luba and John

We have traveled a good bit looking for a place to live where nature and development are carefully balanced and where the air is cool and refreshing. We enjoy the outdoors, hiking and fishing, yet we also wanted to have a garden, to admire the ever changing flora and occasionally to dine at excellent restaurants with friendly people. All things considered, we think Highlands is unbeatable, from its natural beauty and history to its culture of art galleries, music and cuisine for every taste. This is truly an enchanted place where the clouds sometimes linger in the valleys while cascading over the hills, where most animals are protected, and where the streams, rivers and lakes are wild and beautiful, yet easily enjoyed when fishing, canoeing or simply walking. The trails offer magnificent views of waterfalls, distant ranges and the early history of this land. The town and area offer enough in the way of activity to fill every day of our lives, yet privacy, peace and rest are always available on demand.

Luba and John

Luba and John purchased this cottage in 2004
Why Luba and John chose Highlands

Why did we choose the Holt Knob neighborhood? -----It is not easy to find a house in Highlands that has a quiet location within true walking distance of Main Street and that also offers an exceptional view. Our home in the Holt Knob neighborhood has this rare combination. We made our decision to buy the house within a few hours after we had seen this comfortable and well appointed home. Frequently, we leave our car parked in our garage and walk to the Main Street Inn to enjoy breakfast in the morning or a glass of wine in the afternoon. Also, we like to spend relaxing evenings on our screen porch admiring the western sunset.

What makes this cottage unique

Our spacious mountain home offers a rare combination of intimate privacy and quietude, a long range alpine view and an easy walk to the lovely downtown of Highlands. The home is very comfortable and easy to find. You can take an enjoyable, essentially level walk (1.5 mile loop) in the lushly wooded area in our neighborhood. The roads in our neighborhood are paved.

48 Reviews of Property 329582 in Highlands, North Carolina

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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
average rating of 5.0 based on 48 reviews
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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Bluffton, SC
5

A Wonderful Week in Highlands!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 22, 2012 Stayed: August 2012
If you're looking for a great place in Highlands, look no further than this great Holt Knob property. Owners John and Luba have a very welcoming cottage that is well-maintained and very comfortable. They have considered all their guests' needs in furnishing this spacious and lovely home. The in-town location of Holt Knob is especially enticing - close to Main St. and restaurants. The home has a private setting and great views from the screened porch/rear deck - can't beat drinks at sunset! Being residents of Highlands, John and Luba have a treasure trove of information about things to do in the area. Be sure to check out the Bascom Art Center and the Rosewood Market (for prepared foods).
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind review of our house on Holt Knob. My husband and I furnished the house for our own use and enjoyment as a retreat for several years before moving to Highlands. We are pleased that you found the house comfortable, spacious and well located. We think the house is about as well located to downtown as any house can be while still maintaining a quiet and private atmosphere. Please visit us again!
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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
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+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Baton Rouge, La
5

Wonderful vacation rental!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 12, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
This one of the best VRBO homes I have rented. Vey clean and SO well equipped. The weather was so cool, a great break from our hometown temps of around 95 degrees!

The owners were great to work with and I would certainly rent this lovely home again. Wonderful views from the screened in back porch, loved having coffee out there!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: Thank you for your review. We try our best to make our home comfortable, fun to rent and hassle free. We maintain it personally because we think that is the only way to be sure our guests get what they want and need. It is gratifying to know that the effort is appreciated.
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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Beaufort, S. C.
5

The name says it all

5 of 5
Submitted: August 8, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Everything was great and the house had everything anyone might need. We moved from this house to another rental in Highlands and in hindsight we wish we would have stayed at Holt Knob. It was also a pleasure dealing with and meeting the owners.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks for your review. We think Holt Knob is as pleasant and convenient as any location in Highlands . It has good elevation; the walk to town really is easy, and the 1 and ½ mile walk around the circle is quiet, good exercise and almost private. The breeze is almost always fresh and cool. Sorry we did not have availability for an extra week, but our guests usually return. We would welcome you back.
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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Beaufort, SC
5

Holt Knob a perfect retreat and walk to town

5 of 5
Submitted: August 1, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Luba,
Your home is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. The personal touches and ammenities were perfect. You will always be our 'home in the Highlands' as I truly enjoyed all the comforts of being at home, from the plush towels to all the supplies on hand. We just needed our favorite foods. So nice meeting you. I look forward to our return. Gayle and Bob Kirincic
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your very kind note. My husband and I manage and maintain the house ourselves to try to make certain that it is clean and comfortable and that our guests will enjoy it. We put in a lot of time and effort, so we fell some sense of accomplishment when our guests have enjoyed themselves.
We hope to see you again.
business
In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Tampa
5

Dave from Florida

5 of 5
Submitted: July 29, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
Wonderful escape from the summer heat, close to such a great town as well as hiking trails, waterfalls, and great restaurants
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you so much for choosing our home for your vacation in Highlands.
business
In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Gainesville, Florida
5

A Treasure in Highlands

5 of 5
Submitted: July 13, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
My husband and I have just returned from a 2 wk. stay in this wonderful home on Holt Knob. When we arrived we were greeted by an immaculate place, fully equiped in every way, spacious rooms, perfect kitchen, and a screened porch that we used every day. The view is pleasant, and the sunsets superb.
We highly recommend this vacation spot in the lovely Smoky Mountains!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: We are glad to hear that you found our cottage well prepared for your stay. Thank you for your kind remarks.
business
In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Baton Rouge, LA
5

Summer Paradise

5 of 5
Submitted: July 11, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
Dear Luba and John, thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with Red and I. The location was perfect - so close to town so we could walk our dogs! The view in the evenings from your decks were just wonderful. We enjoyed having friends over for supper and cards! The place was truly like a home away from home. Highlands is just magical with so much to do and see - we will certainly return soon!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We travel a good bit and rent VRBO properties when we can. We understand the importance of feeling “at home” when people are on vacation or just relaxing here in Highlands . We are committed to providing a comfortable, relaxing and clean environment at our cottage. We genuinely enjoy taking care of our guests. Thank you for your advice about movies and other internet streaming options. Luba and John.
business
In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Easley, SC
5

The right choice

5 of 5
Submitted: May 6, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
After looking at many offerings for rent in Highlands we chose this property mainly because of its location and the photos. We were pleasantly surprised that it was even better than it looked. The owners are local and could not have been more accommodating. The rooms were airy, bright and furnished with high-end style. The house was extremely clean and well cared for. We did not get to spend much time at the house as it was my daughter's wedding weekend but found it welcoming and comfortable when we were there. Excellent location for both ends of Highlands and ease of access was great. We plan to return for much less hurried time when we can relax on the porch and enjoy the comforts of a lovely home.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are happy that you enjoyed staying at our home in Highlands, and we are especially gratified that you found that the actual premises exceeded the quality of the pictures. We enjoy privacy of the house as well as its location and proximity to Main Street, which really is an easy walk. Please stay with us again.
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In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Englewood, Florida
5

Luxurious yet Homey

5 of 5
Submitted: March 21, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
John & Luba,
We wanted to thank you for opening your home to us. We found the accommodations luxurious yet homey with lots of character. We hope to be back by the end of the year & hope that your calender is open as we would love to come back. The weather was beautiful during our stay & allowed us to do hiking. Highlands always provides the much needed respite that we need to rejuvenate! Thanks again.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind comments.
business
In Town- Holt Knob! Sunset Alpine View! Well Furnished, Charming, Quiet, Clean
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p329582
+1 704-618-1799
Highlands North Carolina Mountains
Atlanta, Georgia
5

Wonderful Property in Perfect Location

5 of 5
Submitted: March 18, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
Thanks again for opening your home for us over President's Day weekend. We really enjoyed our stay at your clean and comfortable home--especially the fireplace for the cool nights. Our boys really enjoyed having their own space downstairs. Holt Knob was so private and felt away from it all, but was so close to town--the perfect combination for us. We can't wait to return!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you for your kind comments. My husband and I try to keep our home as clean and comfortable as possible, and that means working closely with our cleaning help. That is somewhat unusual for rental property in Highlands, but we take some pride in knowing that our guests will be able to enjoy themselves hassle free. We also like the Holt Knob location because it combines privacy and a mountain view with a realistic walking distance to town.
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