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Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!

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A house with a front porch, two white Adirondack chairs, and a red door.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dark wooden cabinet, a leather armchair, and a blue sofa.
A cozy living room with a leather armchair, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, an oven, and a sink.
A house with a porch, surrounded by a garden with various plants and a red flowering bush.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Whiteside Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Edwards Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the area

Highlands

At this cottage you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a Smart TV are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pizza Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!

Welcome to Nestledown –a peaceful retreat surrounded by native rhododendron nestled amongst the mountains of Highlands, NC. From the moment you enter the driveway you will be drawn to the quaint two bedroom, two bath cottage with a welcoming front porch.

The open floor plan to the great room encourages memorable times with family, friends or that special someone. Skylights allow the natural warmth of the North Carolina sunlight to fill the room. Comfortable furniture and a spacious eating area gives guests a home-away-from-home feeling. Timber accents add rustic charm to this mountain home. A stone fireplace provides additional warmth for those chilly evenings. Each bedroom features Queen beds with ensuite bathrooms and is accompanied by a flat screen TV and cable connections providing local, sports, music and movie channels.

The crisp clean mountain air can be enjoyed from the cozy front porch or stretch out on the expansive two-level deck overlooking the private wooded backyard. If you like a little background music to your natural setting, you can enjoy your CDs piped through a pair of outdoor speakers. An open front and side lawn are perfect for outdoor activities.

If you wish to pull yourself away from the tranquility of the cottage, you only have a few minutes drive to downtown Highlands to enjoy world-class dining and shopping. Alternatively, Cashiers affords similar high level entertainment and is nearly as close.


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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Nestledown Peaceful Mountain Retreat!

Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! Highlands

Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Does Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

No, Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Nestledown - Peaceful Mountain Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well kept home. Comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, and big bathrooms. Very clean. Hosts were lovely and communicative. Well tucked away into the woods yet close to Main St Highlands and a decent distance to Cashiers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and well appointed. Our hosts were easy to communicate with and made sure we had all the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay in Highlands. Very much appreciated and plan to stay there again on our next visit to the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell B.

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

Lovely cottage

Great communication and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fred Evans B.

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

Cozy and completely stock cottage that is close to all the mountain destinations.

Cozy and complete for our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Nice and beautiful place

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig c.

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

Perfect location to Highlands

Our second time at this property. Always clean and excellent location for Highlands or Cashiers area. Secluded and quiet.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Lives up to Its Name!

As we were there for three days of wedding festivities, this home gave us the rest and relaxation at the end of each day! The atmosphere and decor was out of this world! Would definitely stay there again to be able to explore the surroundings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delia S.

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

Peaceful convenience

Location is idea for exploring Highlands, Owners are very friendly and extend a warm welcome during your stay! Home is cozy and spacious. Thank you Brian!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick Get a Way

My wife and I like to visit WNC at least a couple of times during the summer. This was a very nice visit and I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter G.

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

Cozy

Pretty, Quiet and Peaceful. Great relaxation in the woods
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

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

Cashier’s getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay at Nestledown. We’ve been coming to the area for the last four years and this is our favorite. It’s quiet and well furnished. It’s also close to Cashiers, Highlands and Glenville Lake. The owners are very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect for a family with small children.

This isn’t the first time we’ve rented this house and we keep coming back because it is one level with no scary stairs and it’s the perfect size for us. We have three small children - 2, 4, and 6 - and we love that the driveway is easy to access and the house is one story.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chuck and Larayne S.

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

April 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Brian's property! Everything was very well appointed and the communication with the host was excellent. Property was in excellent shape, very clean and we will be returning for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

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

Great find in Highlands North Carolina

We have rented all over Highlands while our new home was under construction. This was one of our favorite locations. The communication with the host was superb and we found the home to be exactly as described and extremely clean. We would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Good time

Good!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

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

Nestledown

Thank you for sharing your cottage. It was perfect for our stay and convenient for Cashiers and Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

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

Exceeded expectations

Excellent communication from host before trip & during our stay. Absolutely loved the property and the cottage. Pictures don’t do it justice. I felt like Snow White in her enchanted cottage in the forest. Clean, quiet, secluded, easy access to Highlands & Cashiers, equipped with everything we needed for our stay in each room and space. I would recommend this property and stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri B.

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

Nestledown

This house has a great layout with two ends suite bedrooms and a large great room. There is a separate laundry room that closes off too! Great for short stays as well as long ones. You will enjoy the location and the quietude of this house. Enjoyed it thoroughly!
Stayed 91 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

Great Time!

We had a great time! The property was as advertised. It is about 5 minutes from downtown Highlands and 15 minutes from "central" Cashiers. It was very convenient to the various hiking trails in the area. The Owner/Property Manager sent detailed directions a few days before we arrived (also called me) which were very helpful. There were plenty of dishes, silverware, glasses, etc and the wifi reception was excellent. We do recommend this property and would stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Nature Explorations in Highlands. NC Area

We had a delightful four night stay which met and exceeded our expectations. Brian was a wonderful host. The check-in process was seamless; instructions prior to arrival were thorough and helpful. He ensured all our needs were met, checked in and followed up throughout. The house was clean and comfortable, well-equipped and had everything we needed. Lovely location in a natural setting. We enjoyed meeting some friendly neighbors who showed us where to look for blue fireflies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

PERFECT for small families!

Clean, organized, great location. Easy driveway, nice walk to a really cool store. This is our third or fourth time renting this property and we love it. It’s the perfect size for families. We have three kids - 1, 3, and 5. They shared the second bedroom and bath and it was a great size. It’s one story so there are no fancy (scary) stairs for little kids. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals and the fireplace is a fun bonus for us Floridians. Our favorite house to rent in North Carolina!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

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

Mountain get away

Nestledown was in a fantastic location; convenient to both Highlands and Cashiers. The cabin was perfect for two couples ….a great table for games and eating plus the kitchen had all the supplies we needed. There was a lovely back porch, private and great for evening cocktails. My reason for giving the cabin 4 stars for cleanliness, was I think they forgot to clean under the beds. Not something I normally look at, but when I dropped a pill, it had to be retrieved from the dust bunnies.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Comfortable, clean mountain cottage

We enjoyed our stay at Nestledown. Brian provided all the information we needed and texted to be sure we had everything we needed upon arrival. Parking in the driveway is easy and the neighborhood is lovely and safe. The location between Highlands and Cashiers was perfect, but we did spend more time in Highlands which was a very easy drive. The house is clean, nice kitchen that we cooked several meals in and had everything we needed. Morning coffee and evening dinners on the back deck are nice. The trees offer 100% privacy from neighbors. Very quiet. Perfect for a family of four or two couples.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marsha U.

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

A nest near Highlands

The name Nestledown seems to refer to bird nests, for you’ll find bird and nest-themed curios everywhere you look. This is a relatively new house with rustic decor. You’ll appreciate the roominess, cleanliness, and attention to detail throughout. It’s better than the photos online show. This is not a “host-free” property. The host will want to speak to you by phone before you arrive and will text you frequently during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Perfect for Thanksgiving Week!

My family usually stays in the Highlands/Cashiers area for Thanksgiving week but now with a toddler... space is needed so we rent our own place. We chose Nestledown because we wanted two bedrooms on the same floor (learned a lesson from last year) and two separate bathrooms (so we didn’t wake up our daughter - again, live and learn). Nestledown is PERFECT. The house was set up exactly how we needed it. Two bedrooms, each with an attached bathroom. The kitchen, dining room, and living room were all open so as long as we kept the other doors closed our daughter could roam freely. The house was clean, and though it was decorated very nicely it wasn’t TOO decorated with lots of clutter. We felt comfortable letting our almost-two-year-old walk around without being scared she’d get into something. The fireplace was super easy to use, the tv had just enough channels, the kitchen had everything we needed, and for whatever reason our daughter LOVED the bench at the dining room table rather than the chairs. So thank you for that. :) The bathroom that we used was awesome - I don’t know if they had extra heating put in but this Florida girl appreciated not freezing to death after a shower!! We would’ve LOVED to use the hot tub, but I’m pregnant and it wasn’t part of our vacation this time. It was really well set up though - you take a few steps down from the back porch and it’s on a nice private level. I’m sad we didn’t get to use it. The driveway was very easy to park in and get out of. I’ve parked in some Ike driveways in NC. This driveway was fairly straight and level, lots of room to unpack and pack, and get in and out of. That’s a plus when you come in a big truck (because you never know what you’ll find in NC). They’re super close to some awesome shopping, too, so if that’s your thing you are in luck! You’ve got Cashiers to one side and Highlands to another. You just can’t beat it. Oh, and as far as directions - you can use GPS and you’ll get there fine but the owners will give you slightly different directions. USE. THE. OWNER’S. DIRECTIONS. It’s a little easier coming in their way - I felt like Austin Powers turning around after I missed the driveway the first time coming in. Don’t do that. Overall we LOVED this house. We are hoping to book it next year! It was perfect for a small family. Owners were super nice and the house was clean and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019