The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond

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10Outstanding
(133 Ratings)
Guests loved the clean and comfortable house with beautiful outdoor spaces, fire pit, and trails. They appreciated the convenience to town and the thoughtful amenities provided. The property exceeded expectations in every way.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(133 Ratings)

House in Highlands, NC

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

Welcome to "The Highlands Buck House." We have gone to great lengths to ensure an unforgettable stay. We have been vacationing in Highlands for years and finally decided to get our own place with comfortable beds and modern decor! Our home was extensively renovated in 2018 with the help of a nationally known interior designer. The home has 3 bedrooms and 4 full baths. There are 3 living areas as well as a daybed loft.

We are located in the upscale Bowery Road neighborhood which is one of Highlands best kept secrets, just past the Mountain Fresh grocery (less than 2 miles). The neighborhood has a land trust with an extensive trail system with several gorgeous ponds. One of the trail-heads is just behind our property. Even better, the neighborhood is on level ground and accessible year round.

Our home sits on two nearly flat acres of hardwoods and hemlocks. We have a gorgeous fire-pit patio with ample Adirondack seating, a picnic table in the woods, and beautiful paths throughout the property. At the very back of our property, deep in the woods, sits a marvelous pond with inviting bridges and a bench nearby to sit and enjoy the scenery. The landscaping is lush and the setting is extremely quiet and private.

The home has three bedrooms and four full bathrooms. On the main level is the Master complete with a custom walnut 4 post King bed (literally made for a King or Queen!) and a flat screen television. There is also a beautiful private full bath finished in silver travertine. The more than one million year old petrified sink will surely be a conversation piece. There is plenty of closet space in the Master and throughout the home. There is an additional full bath on the main level accessible from the living space. Upstairs there are two additional bedrooms. The Queen room has a beautiful reclaimed queen sized bed and a full bathroom with a large shower. The other bedroom contains a bunk bed complete with ship lights and an adorable cubby! The lower bunk is a full sized bed while the upper one is a twin. There is also a pack n' play in the closet if needed. The bunk room also has a private full bath complete with a custom stone wall in the shower. Between the two upstairs bedrooms is a loft space open to the living room. In the loft space there is a day bed with a comfortable twin mattress and a twin trundle underneath. There is also a desk in case you need to work or just write down your thoughts as you unwind in heaven on earth! All of the beds are high quality. The linens are extraordinary.

The living space is extensive. There are essentially three living areas. The primary living room has a gas fireplace and a 65" flat screen tv with Netflix streaming. Then there is a connected Den. This room is more of a reading room, but also incredibly comfortable and inviting. There are plenty of movies and books to chose from while you relax and take in the view through the wall of windows. Finally, there is an equally wonderful screened porch with ample seating and plenty of light. This room brings the outside in and connects the main home to the deck where you'll find a stainless steel gas grill, another patio table, and plenty of seating for an outdoor gathering.

The kitchen is large and contains essentially anything and everything to prepare meals during your stay. All of the cookware is high quality and there is a large pantry to store any food. There is also a large laundry room in the rear of the home featuring a brand new high quality washer and dryer, along with an iron and ironing board. The house is stocked with toiletries, paper products, detergent, spices, coffee and tea and more.

The front porch is large and has several places to sit and take in the beauty of the landscape, including a cozy porch swing. There is ample parking on the driveway (please note that we do not include the garage in the rental. The front yard is flat and has a round driveway perfect for kids with bicycles, scooters and skateboards. The house is easily accessible in the snow as the roads and driveway are all flat.

The Highlands Buck House is loaded with character. All of the art is custom and unique. The floors, furniture and accents have been selected with an eye toward the indigenous Highlands reclaimed look. In a nutshell the home is absolutely perfect. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Please note that we do have a strict no pets policy and that the maximum number of guests including children is 8. During Thanksgiving and Christmas we require one week rentals. Also, as noted elsewhere in the listing... we do not have live TV. We provide Netflix streaming and both TVs have numerous other apps that you can log into for streaming. Please do not hesitate to email us with any questions at all.

Amenities at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(133 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests loved the clean and comfortable house with beautiful outdoor spaces, fire pit, and trails. They appreciated the convenience to town and the thoughtful amenities provided. The property exceeded expectations in every way.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We had a great stay! The home was exactly as described and made for a comfortable, relaxing trip. The location is a big plus — it’s an easy drive to downtown Highlands, well under 10 minutes, so getting to restaurants, shops, and groceries was quick and convenient.One of our favorite features was the backyard, which was spacious and perfect for unwinding after a day out. It really added to the overall experience and made the property feel private and peaceful.The listing is accurate regarding the TV setup: there is no live TV. Streaming is limited to Netflix and YouTube, and because of the age of the smart TV, additional apps (like YouTube TV) can’t be downloaded. That said, this is easy to work around — bring a Roku or Fire Stick and you’ll be all set.Overall, this was a wonderful place to stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Great house! Great location! Great communication!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
This is a great property located close to downtown Highlands. Plenty of room in the house and plenty of areas to lounge around. Very secluded neighborhood/street and beautiful property. House was clean and tidy with all the amenities. Will definitely go back soon!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
The home was very clean and nicely decorated. This home has all the necessary items needed for cooking and grilling out plus tons of blankets and toiletry items. Multiple spots to relax from the front porch, sunroom, 2 living areas and firepit area. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay here again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Highlands Buck House, Newly Renovated Gorgeous In Town w/ Private Pond?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.