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Highlander Mountain House

3.5 star property

Photo gallery for Highlander Mountain House

A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A teal building with a sign reading "H.M.H." and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

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270 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Main House Standard Queen

A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, a black wall-mounted lamp, and a framed poster of a mountain scene.

Main House Standard Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a poster on the wall.

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard King

A neatly made bed with a checkered blanket, a framed poster on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Bunkhouse Standard King

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 2,3

A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

Main House Deluxe King 2,3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

A neatly made bed with white linens, a floral-patterned headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 5

A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, and a window.

Main House Deluxe King 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a poster on the wall.

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Main House Deluxe King 4

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a dresser, and a wall with patterned wallpaper.

Main House Deluxe King 4

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, a framed picture of the Great Smoky Mountains, a lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Highlands

At Highlander Mountain House you'll be within steps of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Downtown Highlands inn you'll find Lake Jocassee.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Klapdohr - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Highlander Mountain House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Highlander Mountain House also features a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Highlands inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1885
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Highlander Mountain House offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Highlands inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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  • Parking included
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Main Street Inn Highlands
Main Street Inn
Main Street Highlands
Main Street Inn
Highlander Mountain House Inn
Highlander Mountain House Highlands
Highlander Mountain House Inn Highlands

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Highlander Mountain House?

Yep, Highlander Mountain House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlander Mountain House?

As of 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Mountain House on 4 Aug 2026 start from AU$244, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highlander Mountain House?

No, Highlander Mountain House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Highlander Mountain House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Highlander Mountain House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Highlander Mountain House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 274 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Great place to stay, loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute room with very friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the atmosphere, design and restaurant dinner. Lunch and breakfast could be better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has a lot of classic charm, atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. Maybe I wasn’t in the right mindset for the place but my room was small and not very functional. They do a lot of things right but the tiny room thing was very frustrating. If you stay here get one of the bigger rooms and you’ll have a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food in the bar and restaurant!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience. It was so cozy and everyone was so welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay; clean room; pleasant staff; we stayed at the bunkhouse with a balcony.... ate some of our meals on the balcony and had some quiet time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and cozy atmosphere. The rooms were small but would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We wanted to love this. We stayed in the bunkhouse- that was what was available. It was NOISY. Think nyc apartment. The bathroom would use some TLC. Checking in was not friendly or seamless. Seemed like there was not a clear place to go and that we were in the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are kind of small but the location and service make up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my favorite stop in NC. On Main Street_Highlands_NC #EVERYTHING #A+++++++
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was (as usual) charming and fabulous. It was a joy to stay here. HMH is my go-to place in Highlands.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location!

The location is perfect for a trip to Highlands. All of shops and restaurants on main street are an easy walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Highlander Mountain Home -spending our 25th anniversary there. We hope to return soon. Sarah was delightful and attentive. She provided answers to all of our questions. We had enjoyable conversations with the restaurant manager (and learned of her family’s long history in the community) as well as the staff members - Maggie, Abbie and Graham. The location was perfectly situated in the middle of town. Highlands is a wonderful community with gorgeous nature surrounding it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay for a wedding! Loved the place and the room and staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful stay at this cozy Inn. Highlands is just the prettiest area and the hotel had the perfect cozy vibe we were looking for. The breakfast was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

The room was spotless and staff were great. Just very disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy the fireplace and restaurant due to a wedding
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at HMH. The tavern food was delicious, the room was comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring Highlands. The HMH bikes were a fun way to see the town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was just what I needed. Comfortable, inviting, interesting. The staff was exceptional. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Room was a little small, but that was not an issue for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with good rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023