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HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

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Highlands Treehouse - Fall Season
Living Room
Contact Free Check In with Personalized Secure Code
Living Room Vaulted Ceiling
Wood Burning Fireplace (Firewood Provided)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Whiteside Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Old Edwards Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury

Your own tranquil Treehouse with the most reliable and fastest fiber optic internet (250+mbps) in the mountains is secluded on 2.5 acres of silver birch, mountain laurel and hardwoods, only 3 miles from downtown Highlands. The charm here is magical for a perfect romantic getaway or to just get away from it all. Authors have written books here! It is a unique place from which to hike nearby Whiteside Mountain or enjoy the waterfalls, trout streams, restaurants, shopping and seasonal festivals, concerts and theater of the Highlands region.

When you first arrive, you may enter the Treehouse from the front porch, which has easy access for the mobility impaired and has stacks of firewood for your use during cooler months. You may also enter from the long, high back porch with its swing and porch lounge chairs overlooking wooded grandeur as the land falls away beneath you. Both porches run the width of the house.

You will enter the Great Room with its 22+ feet high cathedral ceiling that gives a wonderful feeling of spaciousness and windows that let in the abundance of natural light and the forest outside. You will view the beautiful dining and living room areas, the rock fireplace, and a very comfortable sofa in front of a coffee table filled with local literature of things to see and do. Just beyond, high on the back wall, you will see a 50" Smart TV with Direct TV, Roku, Netflix and more. You will be standing on thick hardwoods throughout the house.

As you look around, you will notice the dark granite counters and wood cabinets in the full kitchen. The windows by the indoor fireplace overlook the outdoor fire pit area surrounded by rocking chairs. The outdoor fire pit circle is at the end of a long gravel driveway and has a picnic table with umbrella as well as a park style grill. (This is the lower level driveway but there is also parking right in front of the cabin.)

Walk towards the back door and you can turn into the master bedroom with its comfy, king size bed and full bath. All luxury linens and towels are provided and beds will be made when you arrive. Go back to the Great Room and you can go up the stairs to the high, open loft bedroom with its queen size bed, writing desk, and full bath with shower.

The Treehouse is fully furnished. High speed fiber optic internet and WIFI and free long distance calling in the United States on the land line are provided. Mobile reception in the mountains can be spotty but if you enable WiFi Calling on your cellphone & connect to the Treehouse WiFi, reception is good.

Day or evening, you may want to swing or rock on the porch. Enjoy a beverage and the ultimate peace and tranquility of deliciously cool days and crisp nights of summer and early fall. In the late fall and winter months, a warm and cozy fire in the rock fireplace will beckon.

Highlands and Cashiers have incredible restaurants, unique shops, golf, hiking, waterfalls, and trout streams.

Property manager

CST Dunn
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Trash-there is no garbage pick-up in our area. Guests are responsible for dropping off trash. Nearest location: Buck Creek Convenience Center

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

About the area

Highlands

Highlands is home to this holiday home. Highlands Art Gallery and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NC

What's nearby

  • Whiteside Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC WIFI; Tranquil Treehouse on 2.5 Acres; Affordable Luxury located?

Situated in Highlands, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Whiteside Mountain. Old Edwards Club and Highlands Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 297 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilburn R.

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

Feels like you were in a rainforest

We love Highlands, North Carolina. The cabin was as listed and convenient to Highlands, Cashiers, and many other spots in the area. The drive to the cabin felt like you were in a rainforest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Holley W.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay and would definitely recommend it to friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribelle C.

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

Christmas season

Very convenient and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

leslie k.

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

Charming Cabin in the Woods, yet Minutes from Highlands & Cashiers

This property was advertised properly & offered a warm cabin atmosphere. Well stocked (except the upstairs bath wall shampoo/condition was empty.) Fortunately, the Dollar Store is 3 minutes away! Kit had every type of pot/pan/utensils for cooking(which was essential for our Thanksgiving week). Owners even offered us charcoal (not standard practice)although it was way too cold to grill & enjoy the outdoor seating. The fireplace was a huge winner & owners supplied all the logs(which is not always the case). The master BR is tiny(there is no chest for clothes), so we lived out of our suitcases on the floor. There is a large closet w/10-15 hangers). The Master BR bed was super comfy & there are loads of extra pillows (also usually NOT the case). My husband & I wanted to be able to walk to Main St, & chose this place due to affordability vs. walkability, & that ended up being a good decision for us, b/c Treehouse offered a lot of bang for the buck. We ended up loving that it was in between Highlands & Cashiers(a little closer to Highlands). Overall I think it's an excellent value & we would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

family fun in Highlands

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shane s.

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

So good we stayed another day

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neitcha T.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods

Wonderful house surrounded by beautiful trees. Location was quiet but easy drive to both Cashiers and the Highlands. Beautiful views. Loved the firepit and the fireplace. Cabin well equipped. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great Property

Great 1 bedroom/1 loft home. Fireplace and grill area was nice. I think this is my 4th stay at this property. Highly recommend for couples and families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye B.

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

Wonderful weekend

We have been staying at the treehouse for many years. Everything was perfect. We had a wonderful weekend making memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Excellent communication

Was not able to get to the property due to Hurricane Helene but cannot thank the host enough for their constant communication and attentiveness. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

radu c.

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

Montain

Good
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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We had a bit of a frustrating check in because the house wasn’t ready because of the previous renters. We tried to get in in time to watch the college football game and we could not get the cable to work. Plus, we had a really bad downpour in the mountains on the windy road leading to Highlands . but overall had a wonderful stay. The weather was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

donna s.

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

Treehouse

Property was in a great location-weather couldn’t be better- great house
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

george j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not for Seniors

Although the property was pleasant we would not recommend it as Senior friendly. There were no grab bars in the shower. The back stairs were too steep to access the back yard. The view from the back porch was of the trees with no hint of a mountain view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli R.

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

Cute cabin in a great location

We enjoyed our brief stay at The Treehouse. Our family of 4 had a wonderful time in the surrounding Highlands and Cashiers area, and this cabin is conveniently located between the two. While we were mostly out exploring all the area had to offer, we did enjoy the fire pit at night. Having dry, chopped wood on the porch was a huge plus. The beds were comfy and the cabin was well furnished. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Getaway

Very clean and organized. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

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

Pleasant cabin in the woods

A sweet, fairly well-equipped cabin in the beautiful woods outside Highlands. It was so cool and pleasant on the deck where we spent much of our time, so lovely in the mornings! Beautiful Japanese maples! To be honest, the cabin could use a good deep cleaning. Outdoor spaces, particularly, were not ready for visitors. Location is quite good. We enjoyed our stay. By the way, there is no sign saying “Treehouse” so go by the address!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Wonderful weekend getaway!

We were looking for a quaint, quiet, peaceful place to escape from the heat & humidity at home….the treehouse was just what we were hoping for! The house met all of our needs and the surroundings were even more peaceful than I could have imagined. The location was “spot on”, being just a short drive to downtown Highlands and the waterfalls. Prior to our trip, I reached out to the owners, and they promptly responded. It was an absolutely lovely getaway home and one that I would highly recommend for couples and small families 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy P.

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

Highlands Wedding

The second time we stayed at this property and it was a wonderful respite from the busyness of 3 days of wedding partying. Weather was perfect. Slight issue with combo to get in door but contacted hosts and they took care of it immediately. They have been very responsive throughout. Property a bit hard to find on initial stay but the seclusion is part of the charm for us. It's only about 8 minutes from all the shops and restaurants though. Will stay again in the future. Thank you Chris and Sarah!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great place to stay

Really enjoyed this cabin. It was quiet and no traffic. Was exactly as advertised
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Great NYE Getaway in the Mtns

Great little cabin in the woods & convenient to town. Perfectly comfortable for our family of four and we enjoyed being able to bring our dogs with us. Communication with Chris was great leading up, during and post stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kory Y.

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

Great stay just outside of town

Perfect little mountain house in a quiet area. We loved the wood burning fireplace. The drive into town was short and easy. Pet friendly was a big plus for this trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex I.

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

Thanksgiving Getaway

We treated our Mother in law to her first stay in Highlands, and this was the perfect cabin for us! It was close to town, plenty of space, and a cozy fireplace for us to sit by in the evenings. We had our 5 month old baby and dog with us as well and it couldn’t have been easier. Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

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

Great Cabin near highlands

The cabin was a great place to stay. It is very close to downtown and hiking!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by CST Dunn

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On June 1st 2020, Chris, Sarah and their son Tom Finn Dunn became the grateful new owners of the Highlands Treehouse.

The Dunns reside in Houston Texas and have been vacationing in the Highlands/Cashiers area for nearly a decade. What started out as just “visiting the grandparents” quickly became an anticipated part of their family tradition to escape hot Houston summers.

Chris is a professor of English and Creative Writing at Houston Community College and Sarah works as a part time nurse and interior design executive assistant at EDI-International Architectural Firm. Tom Finn will be starting the 5th grade at River Oaks Elementary School this fall. The Dunns have two rescue dogs Maude and Margot who also head up to the mountains to make fun filled memories.

The Dunns have made many mountain friends and look forward to sharing the best of the mountains with their guests, for whom they wish to create a truly exceptional experience. If you have any questions or special requests, please give us a call. We look forward to having you visit.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting the mountains of western North Carolina for nearly a decade and have fallen in love with the area. We decided to purchase The Treehouse, so we could make a permanent connection with the mountains and waterfalls and old growth forests that make up the Highlands and the surrounding region. We have taken great care in keeping the magical atmosphere that the previous owners, our new friends Larry and Debi, created at The Treehouse. For those guests who have experienced Larry and Debi’s hospitality and the quiet beauty of the home and property, we want to assure you that we are keeping in place all that make The Treehouse such a special place.

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English

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