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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Featured in Southern Living, The Highlands Mountain Retreat is situated on over an acre right off of 64 in a quaint, gated community. It is located almost exactly halfway between Highlands and Cashiers and is right around 4,000 ft above sea level! Main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms for 6 people.
(2 queen rooms and third room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) will accommodate 3 children. Has 2 fire places two 48 inch TV has den for extra room. The unique Kitchen with fire place where you can enjoy your coffee snd beautiful views of nature. Also outdoor patio for dining and lounge chairs for relaxing enjoying clean mountain air sliding glass doors for easy access to Huge outdoor patio with barbecue.
The detached *Coach house ( 4th bedroom offers a king bed and full bathroom. Perfect for a couple traveling together-private cottage includes coffee maker and mini refrigerator. Full bathroom and 48 inch TV. screened in large patio with furniture. Can be rented separately without having to pay full price for main house if you're not more than 2 people Choose Coach house, Please inquire if interested. 25 years or older in Coach house. **Please inquire with hosts before booking Coach house.
The Highlands Mountain Retreat is ten minutes from Highlands town as well as large rec center. tennis and pickle ball courts. Two Gyms pickleball at a low cost. Kids playground and minutes to amazing waterfalls! Close to Golf course and boating. Many many hiking grounds close to all activities
(2 queen rooms and third room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) will accommodate 3 children. Has 2 fire places two 48 inch TV has den for extra room. The unique Kitchen with fire place where you can enjoy your coffee snd beautiful views of nature. Also outdoor patio for dining and lounge chairs for relaxing enjoying clean mountain air sliding glass doors for easy access to Huge outdoor patio with barbecue.
The detached *Coach house ( 4th bedroom offers a king bed and full bathroom. Perfect for a couple traveling together-private cottage includes coffee maker and mini refrigerator. Full bathroom and 48 inch TV. screened in large patio with furniture. Can be rented separately without having to pay full price for main house if you're not more than 2 people Choose Coach house, Please inquire if interested. 25 years or older in Coach house. **Please inquire with hosts before booking Coach house.
The Highlands Mountain Retreat is ten minutes from Highlands town as well as large rec center. tennis and pickle ball courts. Two Gyms pickleball at a low cost. Kids playground and minutes to amazing waterfalls! Close to Golf course and boating. Many many hiking grounds close to all activities
Amenities at Escape the heat! Book Highlands NC cool temperatures 60’70’s mountain weather
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of North Carolina
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We had such a lovely stay at the Halsted House! It is beautiful, comfortable and conveniently located while still feeling tucked away and serene. Check-in was smooth and the host was quick to answer any questions. We'll be back!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Very cute and cozy stay! Close to Highlands and Cashiers. Great for families!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Beautiful home (just like the pictures) and beautiful big quiet lot. Great location in between Highlands and Cashiers, close to lots of things.
6 / 10Average·May 2026
A group of us rented the Halsted House for an annual girls weekend. Several of us were familiar with the house from the Southern Living feature and following Whitney McGregor's design work, so we were excited to experience
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"We had such a lovely stay at the Halsted House! It is beautiful, comfortable and conveniently located while still feeling tucked away and serene. Check-in was smooth and the host was quick to answer a..."
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