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Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area

Cabin in Highlands with kitchen and patio

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Just steps from scenic Harris Lake and minutes from Main St. Highlands, Cardinal Cottage is a haven with an open living room, renovated kitchen, and cozy fireplace. Unwind on the wood deck or new lower deck with rocking chairs and hammock or enjoy game night in the man cave/kids playroom/den.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81688 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area

Cabin in Highlands with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cabin. The cabin has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Highlands cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,688 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Walk TO Town Harris Lake Area
*WALK TO TOWN* Harris Lake Area
3 bedroom accommodation in Highlands Highlands
3 bedroom accommodation in Highlands Private vacation home
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About the area

Located in Highlands, this cabin is in the city centre and in the mountains. Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Highlands travel guide
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Map
Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC
    The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Highlands Biological Station
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Playhouse
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell
    3 min drive
  • Wildcat Cliffs Country Club
    13 min drive
  • Calders Coffee Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Oak Steakhouse
    12 min drive
  • Blue Bike Cafe
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Playhouse. Highlands Art Gallery and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cardinal Cottage | Delightful Walk to Town Cottage in the Harris Lake Area Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Perfect Cottage

Great location. Close to downtown. Very clean and roomy! We have stayed here twice and will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki s.

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

Cardinal Cottage

Great location! Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Very Clean! Beautiful property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice spot for first Highlands visit

Well-kept home about a mile from downtown Highlands (although not conducive to walking). Plenty of room for a family, smart TVs galore, lots of DVDs and a player on hand. Home was clean and beds were comfortable. Limited necessities in kitchen, i.e., salt & pepper, spices, wraps, etc., so be sure and bring your own. VRBO mentioned a pool, note that it is a couple miles away and costs a few bucks. Rental agency was responsive and easy to deal with; provided some welcoming treats and plenty of info, maps about area. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dave k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Neat, clean inside; nice layout, great Master BR.Upper deck nasty; green mold on wrought iron table, same with grill cover. didn't even want to touch it. Lower deck looked like cleaning crew didn't know it existed.
Stayed 22 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house but the bunk room is really made for small kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle W.

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

Great Cottage in-town

Second time staying at this location. Close to town and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

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

nice house great location

We enjoyed our stay. Nice house in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyson G.

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

Cozy stay

We had an amazing visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the cardinal cottage. It’s located 0.9 miles to town. The cottage looked like the pictures, and the Vrbo team did a great job communicating with us. Overall the cottage was clean, but could have been cleaner. The master bathroom had some mold in the primary shower. We had 6 family members staying at the cottage. Everyone was comfortable and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke R.

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

Great location!

Very clean property in a great location. So many nice touches including a well stocked kitchen with spices and some food items. We will definitely look to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Enjoyed the walk to breakfast and lunch! Great little town.

Very easy to find and enter. Very private deck area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Janet B.

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

Nice stay

The house was comfortable. The water pressure was a little low otherwise nice stay and convenient to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas R.

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

Very nice stay

The cardinal cottage was perfect for our weekend stay. Very close to town and just enough room for 6 adults to stay comfortably. House has lots of extras in the kitchen. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

Will definitely stay here again!

Cardinal Cottage is tastefully decorated, very clean and comfortable. All essentials are provided including a Keurig. Property management was excellent. Great location near town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Great location!

Great location, property is exactly as pictured. Well stocked kitchen. Worked great for our family of 4!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise U.

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

Great spot to explore Highlands

Grandkids caught their first fish- bring your own rods, grab bait at gas station lower end of town. Went to the towns market on Saturday morning and a great night if music and fun at the same park in the evening- bring soccer chairs or a blanket. We only used upstairs- kids slept on couches closer to parents.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Great Stay, Great Location

The property was exactly as advertised - clean, recently updated, and delightful. It is close enough to town to walk (about 1 mile), but far enough away to feel like "you're in the woods". I highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fran B.

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

Lovely house , lovely location

No fuss, easy to conduct business, satisfied customers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

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

Fun time in the Highlands

We spent a cozy week at the cardinal cottage. The house has everything you need for a week in the mountains. Close to town and easy access to hiking etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

sandra m.

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

Cozy Christmas in Highlands

We had a wonderful family Christmas stay at Cardinal Cottage. Loved the open floor plan, the view from the deck, and roasting marshmallows in the fireplace. The location was excellent - a nice walk to Harris Lake and even Main Street, otherwise, a 3 minute drive. Beds were comfortable and wifi worked like a charm. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy Boutwel

Nice home, very cozy.

Nice home, very cozy. Liked that the kitchen had a variety of supplies as we planned on cooking a meal while there. Excellent response.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa P.

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

Chasing Water Falls

Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K., Greenville, SC

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

Well located, well equipped, and well stocked mountain cottage

Cardinal Cottage is one of a very few vacation homes we’ve rented that is actually nicer than the photos on Vrbo. It is attractively furnished for adults yet comfortable for children. We can vouch that the cottage is indeed walking distance to downtown Highlands—we did it 3 times in 3 days with 4 grandchildren aged 3-9 to feed the ducks at Harris Lake, have breakfast at Mountain Fresh Grocery, and have dinner al fresco at Lakeside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Clayton Burrous

Clean, refurbished, well equipped, 5 star for cost.

Clean, refurbished, well equipped, 5 star for cost. Only suggestion is if water pressure can be increased and understand in mountains, may not be possible and upgrade of window screens. We had a great time and thank you! Enjoyed our entire experience from working with Country Club Properties Vacation Rentals and Lori Blantin to the property itself.

10/10 Excellent

Katherine K.

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

Great house right outside downtown!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our group. One note to future visitors: the house is in proximity to downtown, but the area has no cab or ride share services. So you will need to drive and from downtown. The route is not easily walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021